If you love authentic Korean food, Cho Dang House is a must-visit. They make their own tofu in-house, and it is easily some of the best I've ever had--incredibly silky and soft. The Perilla Seed and Mushroom Sundubu was the highlight of the meal; the broth and tofu texture were perfect. We also tried the LA Galbi, which had a great char and delicious flavor, though the meat was a bit on the tough side. The shrimp and leek pancake tasted excellent, but be aware it's a bit small for the $20 price point. I'd personally skip the steamed dumplings next time to save room for more soup! The service is wonderful--the staff is so attentive it feels like being served by your own grandma. Plus, they take InKind, which made the payment process seamless read more

Cho Dang House - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Cho Dang House is tucked into a shopping center, but don't pass this place by. The outside may be unassuming, but the food will dazzle you! We were warmly greeted by an older Korean woman and given the most delicious hot tea upon sitting. She was very helpful with making our food choices. Cho Dang House specializes in homemade tofu, so we knew that we wanted to try it. We ordered the Seafood and Tofu Soup and the Tofu Bossam. A very nice and tasty selection of banchan was served after we ordered. The Soup was served absolutely boiling, with a bowl of rice. Shrimp, clam, and squid blended with the soft tofu in a divine red broth. I am still craving this dish days later. Fantastic flavor and textures! The Tofu Bossam is a large platter filled with tender pork belly, tofu, and kimchi rolls. Eaten all together, it is a perfect bite. Fatty, silky, crunchy - just a flavor bomb. I thought that we might have ordered too much, but we managed to polish off both plates. We just couldn't stop! I can't wait to return and try more of the menu! read more

Cho Dang House - E3. Seafood & Tofu Soup 해물순두부 - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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I was too hungry to take photos, as the food was devoured too quickly! As you may imagine, I thought it was quite delicious. We had the seafood pancake, some mandu, and some tofu stews. Everything was of the similar high quality as BCD that I am used to, so no complaints. Service was pretty efficient, especially considering that it was busy and there were only 2 people manning the restaurant! read more

Cho Dang House - Pancake - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Came here for dinner after a full day of snowboarding with my family, and it was exactly what we needed. Everything we ordered was so good that the table went completely silent when the food came out. I ordered the spicy pork bibimbap and it was packed with flavor, perfectly spicy, and comforting. My family tried a bit of everything: bulgogi mushroom soup, seafood tofu soup, beef tofu soup, vegetable tofu soup, and the bulgogi bibimbap. Every dish was rich, hot, and satisfying. We arrived around 9:23pm, cutting it close to their 10pm closing time, and they still accommodated us, which we really appreciated. The staff was kind, and the restaurant is nicely decorated and cozy. Would definitely return when I visit Fort Lee again. read more

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Stopped in for lunch at 1 PM on MLK Jr. Day. There's a parking lot, and this lot is always a mess but luckily we were able to find a spot. The restaurant is pretty small, so it's not great for large groups. We only had 5 but had to wait for one of the larger tables, which they only have two of. Here is what we ordered: -Shrimp & Leek Pancake - I'm normally not a fan of these pancakes because they tend to be soggy and oily. But this one was actually pretty good. I think it's because they use a very light, and very little batter - so it's mostly just shrimps and leeks. They also have a good amount of shrimp -Japchae - this one was meh. It wasn't smooth and glossy like I like my japchae to be. But that might be a good thing? Maybe it means they use less oil -CDH Tofu Bossam (steamed pork belly, tofu, kimchi wrap) - this seems to be the dish everyone was getting when I saw the reviews. Some pictures showed their homemade tri-colors tofu, which is why we didn't end up ordering a separate dish of that. I was disappointed when it came out with regular tofu, which was still good but not what I was expecting. The pork belly was nice and tender, and sliced thin. I wasn't a fan of the kimchi wrap because there was some kind of herb in it that I didn't like. Perilla leaf maybe? -LA Kalbi - meat was tender and the marinade was good -CDH Grilled Croaker (served with rice and soup) - perfectly fried and lots of meat. The tofu soup it came with was incredibly salty though Their banchan included fried tofu, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, shrimp sauce, and marinated squash. My favorite was the cucumber. It was bright and crispy. I would have been happy just eating this and some rice. I will say that the only weird thing is that they're on the inKind app, and when we went to their website, we saw there was a promo going on for $25 off $75. But as soon as they saw we had the coupon, they asked if we could pay with a different method because suddenly, "their system was down". The promo was part of the reason why we chose this spot, so we felt kind of like it was a bait and switch. We probably liked half of the items, and that experience left me a little salty. And with so many Korean restaurants in North Jersey, I think we'll try those spots before returning here. read more

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SEAFOOD AND TOFU SOUP today. These plate has 20% off; I placed and order by Uber Eats I Heard that They are famous for doing their own Tofu every day. I called the restaurant before, because I don't want too much spicy hot sauce in my order and they told me it is possible in a kindly manner...When I ordered it, the restaurant followed all instructions; I wrote them in English and in Korean; it was a challenge for me, but thank you -About the soup: broth was Amazing; tofu was soft & fresh. All the toppings/sides ( one of them is rice) were amazing and interesting . The hot spicy sauce was on the side as I asked, but it was not really that hot!!! Just for you people to know.... I will use the half of the portion to bring it to my Job place for lunch tomorrow, because it is more than enough portion in every plate. I'm sure on winter can be a the perfect comfort food... Thank you guys; God bless you. Keep doing an excellent job. read more

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I'm afraid we didn't take pictures of the food because we were so hungry and demolished! Appetizer: steamed beef dumplings Main: beef, seafood, tofu soup For soups, you can request no spicy to very spicy! The place was lovely, home feel. The food tasted great, so glad we stopped in. read more

Great authentic Korean food. Portions are quite large so you'll definitely leave feeling full. It felt like I was back in Korea and I loved every single thing we ordered. read more

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I got their beef tofu and bulgogi combo to go and it was really disappointing. The portion size was great however, everything was bland except the kimchi. Kimchi was good. And I know they have a different style of soondooboo but I couldnt help but miss BCD. read more

Korean classic cuisine with tri-color tofu, soups and spice pork favorites Location This Fort Lee strip mall has Kura sushi and many other good food options among this Cho Dang House. Be careful in the parking lot because people drive fast and the spots are tight. The restaurant is very spacious and has wide tables for four or two people sitting. We did not speak Korean outside of welcome or thank you but they welcomed us in warmly Food and Drink: There is a menu with pictures which does help a lot to make decisions but you must remember that tofu and spicy pork will come with rice including your standard assortment of sides such as kimichi, tofu, tamogayaki, veggie options. We ordered the dumplings to start and we go a small salad to share with black sesame dressing was super tasting and We got the tofu and spicy pork with Black sesame, spinach, and regular tofu on the top. We also got the tofu and pollack soup which was very tasty. Service: We had multiple refills of our hot tea which balanced the whole meal so well. The restaurant was very welcoming and friendly. Overall: The food was solid. This traditional food was deeply appreciated on a cold day in December. read more

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Cho Dang House is a great tofu spot in Fort Lee! Located in a shopping complex, there wasn't a wait when we ate early on a weekend evening. I think the owner opened the original Cho Dang Gol in NYC which always has a queue. Cho Dang House has a very similar menu especially with the perilla seed tofu stew items! The tofu at Cho Dang House is fresh and smooth. The bossam comes with nicely wrapped cabbage. Would recommend this spot in the area! read more

Cho Dang House - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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They are known for making their own tofu. Their tofu soup is pretty good. They have this powder, which I think is perilla powder, that gives it a unique broth flavor. Bibimbap is good as well; the pork is marinated very well and is tender. I don't really like the service here tho. I asked which dish do you recommend, and they said everything and just walked me through the items in the menu lol. Food also takes a while to come out. read more

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They are able to accompany larger groups (8-10 ) people and we were able to come ins same day. The portions are large and reasonably priced especially the combo meals! The tofu stews are flavorful, spicy and come out bubbly and hot. The fried fish was light and crispy. The kalbi was marinated well and very tender. The bossam which was a table favorite tasted great, the meat was almost melt in your mouth and the veggies served with it were light and refreshing. Service was quick as well and our tea was always hot and filled! read more

Typical tofu house with some set options. The banchan was pretty decent and I liked the galbi. read more

Cho Dang House - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Attention to details: the size of tofu and dried pollack in the soup is small enough for one bite, which is not always the case at other restaurants. Dried pollack is well marinated and paired beautifully with tofu, soy bean sprouts and other ingredients. Five stars. Highly expected Kimchi Biji- even though I can say it is better than other places, the amount of soup is rapidly dried out due to the hot pot in which it is served, and results in rather a bit salty, not smooth biji, tastes as if mixed with roe. If the soup had remained to the bottom of the pot until I finished, I would have given five stars. Three stars. After losing its soul and taste in NYC, I hope Cho Dang House in NJ keeps up with its tradition here. read more

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We had CDH tofu bossam, seafood and tofu soup and leek and shrimp pancake. Bossam dish has boiled pork, homemade tofu and kimchi wraps. It looked pretty but pork was my favorite part. Tofu in that dish was a bit salty but also bland. Kimchi wrap was salty too. Leek and shrimp pancake was yummy. Seafood and tofu soup was chef kiss good. It's perfect for cold weather and good with rice. It's authentic Korean food when you hear arjumas speaking Korean and greet you in Korean when you come in. The place was neat and clean with available restroom for the customers. read more

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AMAZING!!!! it's so healthy and hearty, and SO SO SO FRESH the food: got the bossam and ssambap set. bossam is incredibly soft but the star of the show was the radish wrapped in pickled cabbages!! it's the perfect pairing to the pork the space: pretty spacious, lots of seats the service: everyone was really friendly!! read more

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Unfortunately, my hopes were dashed. Overpriced and unsanitary. I saw the waitress garnish what I later realized was our food with her bare hands. The memory clicked for me later once my mom and I suffered food poisoning due to our meal there. TMI, but we were frequent restroom visitors last night and this morning. Additionally, we were the only diners (no takeouts) during the prime dinner hour on a weekday. Hmm...not a good sign... Lastly, I thought the food tasted fine, but I tend to eat my food on the bland side to keep sodium levels lower. Mom did NOT enjoy her food at all. She said it was very bland and disappointing. This from a Korean born and raised person. She's also an excellent home chef. She rarely has such a strong negative opinion about restaurant food, but this place did not settle right for her for a few reasons, including the food poisoning :( read more

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Everyone seems to order the tri-color tofu here, but I found it to be dry (1 star off). The three added flavors of tofu were confusing to me, as they covered the natural tofu taste, and I could not tell what those flavors were. I assume the black one is sesame and the orange one is pumpkin? I don't have a guess what the purple one is at all. The staff did not speak English, so I could not ask. You need to top the tri-color tofu with sauce in order to make it palatable. I asked for plain white tofu, and they told me they don't have it. I pointed to a picture on their wall with a block of white tofu, but they again told me they don't have it. I couldn't tell if they don't have it that day or they don't have that on their menu at all. I did get a white tofu soup which I enjoyed; it tasted clean and comforting. I also ordered the galbi, which is just okay. There was no char despite being cooked on a hot stone pot (1 star off). I don't think meat is their strong suit, LOL. The banchan dishes were good. I liked the kongjorim (braised soy beans) and purple rice. They went really well with the white tofu soup. Overall, I did not think their "hand-made" tofu was different or better than that at other tofu restaurants. read more

Cho Dang House - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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I'm not a Korean food expert by any means but as a vegetarian, it's great with spots have so many vegetarian options and boy did this spot not disappoint. Scallion Pancakes (customized and removed the shrimp) - amazing, potato-y, HUGE portion Home made tofu- fun tri colored in house made tofu Tofu bibimbap- came steaming, loaded with veggies like shiitake mushrooms, carrots, glass noodles, purple rice, home made tofu , and had a red pepper and soy sauce bottle on the table to spice up Tofu and noodle soup (which was just soondubu)- amazing flavor, so much better than other tofu soondubus I've had like from BCD tofu house The sides were also perfectly flavored, the kimchi was great! Service - friendly staff, clearly a family run spot read more

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Would definitely come back. So many Korean options in Fort Lee but I really liked this small mom-and-pop place that's convenient to getting on/off the GW Bridge. One of the waitresses was super kind and kept coming by to see how we were doing, like asking which banchan we liked, plying us with plenty of refills, and making sure we were good with the spice level of our soups. (They do mean spicy, by the way. My mom had to take up the offer to make the soup milder.) They have all the standard options, like a variety of tofu stews, bibimbap, and galbi. They also bring over the pot with the crunchy rice bits, filled with barley tea, for you to enjoy at the end of the meal. I've been on a big tofu kick lately and went with their tofu and veggie bibimbap. Good selection of veggies, generous amount of tofu (which I believe they make in-house and is tri-color, something I hadn't seen before). The shrimp and leek pancake was huge and packed with shrimp, with nicely crispy edges. Service, as I mentioned, was exceptional; we felt so taken care of. In a sea of Asian food choices, Cho Dang stands out. read more

Cho Dang House - S2. Shrimp & Leek Pancake - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Overall 4.5/5: I enjoyed my meal a lot at Cho Dang! We tried a little bit of everything and portion sizes was pretty good here. Pricing can be a little pricey but feels reasonable. This place gives me BCD vibes but I do prefer BCD more Homemade tofu is made everyday, they have spinach, sesame, and seaweed flavors Beef tofu soup 4.5/5: tofu was very silken and soup was very flavorful, spice was not too spicy LA galbi 4/5, this came with the tofu soup prefixe a little fattier than usual but still very tasty Salmon 4.5/5, that came with the tofu soup prefixe was very fresh and smooth Mini bossam 4.5/5: very easy to eat with the wraps, great for sharing between 3 people read more

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Delicious homey Korean restaurant with yummy tofu dishes. Their stews and bossam were delectable, and their side dishes were well made and flavorful. I found the staff patient and were gracious as we were one of the last customers on a Sunday evening. Highly recommend if you want a clean, delicious and flavoral Korean meal! 5/5 read more

Cho Dang House - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Food was amazing! The marinated eggplant was a hit and I thought the spicy pork was just right. Not too fatty but not chewy and lean. Service was very fast and overall it's a very casual space. Authentic mostly older Koreans inside read more

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My friends and I came here in search of a homey Korean restaurant away from NYC, and we definitely found the spot! There was a good amount of side dishes that came with our meal and we were asked if we wanted a refill for it. Additionally, they served hot barley tea which is always a treat at Korean restaurants. We ordered the three color tofu appetizer and unfortunately it was not as exciting as it sounded. We couldn't taste the individual flavors that were in the tofu and it tasted better with the sauce. The tofu soup however was very delicious and had a good amount of seafood in it! However, we found that it was weird they didn't crack an egg into it. This was a great place to get some good tofu soup for the winter weather! read more

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Originally was coming to this area for the revolving sushi but was not going to wait for 2 hours especially since we had our little boy with us. We decided to try this place instead especially since we were cold and wanted a nice hot soup. They make fresh tofu in-house We ordered: - Tofu & Beef Round Dumplings - Plain White Tofu Soup - Beef & Tofu Soup - Tofu Bossam The dumplings were really interesting as they look more like a meatball but delicious - my little guy loved it! Unless you really like bland food I would skip the plain tofu soup - we had ordered it for the little guy but it was very bland. The beef tofu soup was yummy! And the tofu bossam was amazing! It comes with warm kimchi, sliced pork belly and tofu. We will be back to try other menu items! read more

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Came here around 7pm on a Saturday night and had no wait. Staff are super kind. Their most famous thing is probably the tri color tofu, but it didn't stand out to me and I think it's shippable. The tofu stew was so good as well as the pork belly and kimchi rolls. Not sure if this spot is affiliated with Cho Dang Gol in NYC but surely gives it a run for its money. read more

Cho Dang House - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

The food was not your normal Korean menu. There were familiar dishes on the menu but the more interesting things were the not seen as often items like the tofu bossam. It was so flavorful. Tofu Bossam with Cho Dang Hand-made Tofu and nice tender pork belly was so sublime. The Seafood Tofu Soup was very tasty! read more

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Love this spot for lunch! Everything tastes lighter than the other Korean restaurants in town. We've had the Tofu and Mushroom Hot Pot ($35) twice. It serves 2+ and has a good mix of tofu, beef, and veggies. It's a sweet broth and served hot on a portable stove on the table. Perfect for a cold day. It also comes with purple rice which is so well cooked, you can't help but eat extra carbs. We've tried the meat dumplings which can be a bit filling due to the sheer size and amount of meat. You can tell everything is house made. Finally, we had the beautifully plated Mini Bossam ($20), which was so tender and paired great with the kimchi wraps. The service was great both times. We were served the hot pot and received extra banchan when we wolfed them down. read more

Cho Dang House - Tofu E7. Tofu and Mushroom Hot Pot with beef and dumplings, serves 2+ - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Excellenteee! Came here after my run at Palisades Park - and the food was great! Traditional Koreans appetizers, followed by some beef bulgogi! Service was superb, and the location is perfect! read more

Cho Dang House - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Went there for dinner with wife recently and we really enjoyed our meal! Cho Dang House is what you'd call a bit more traditional Korean food because they serve more authentic Korean food options compared to the mainstream, and keep the menu focused on a few good quality offerings instead of trying to be all and end up being average. We ordered Perilla Seed & Mushroom Tofu soup (E4) and the Spicy Braised Beef Short Rib with Vegetable Bean Sprout Bibimbap Set (N1). It's a smallish place but warm & inviting and the service was very attentive though we did go there a bit early for dinner around 5:30pm. The mall lot gets a bit crowded around this time but you can wait it out a bit to find a spot easily. Onto the food: 1. Perilla Seed & Mushroom Tofu Soup (ENT, $18.50, 3/5) - A healthy option with fragrant perilla seed taste all over, with meaty oyster mushrooms in a mild broth. Non-spice lovers will like this one. My wife enjoyed it, and I liked it as well but not sure I'd order it again at this steep price point. 2. Spicy beef short rib w/ bibimbap (ENT, $28, 4.5/5) - This hit home run, as expected. The spice level isn't too high so don't be afraid to go for it if you want a bit of kick. The robust short rib stew was packed with delicious meat & fatty taste we all love from kalbijjim with that savory-sweetness coming from actual dried dates inside, with braised chunks of carrots and radishes the way Korea ordered it! Offsetting this in-your-face flavor profile was airy & crunchy medley of fresh chopped vegetables & bean sprout bibimbap dressed with light & zesty soy-based yangnyumjang (dressing) w/ a whole bowl of rice on the side. It was much better combo than seems in writing and that bowl was gone in 10 minutes of frenzied bap-stew-bap-stew-bap-bap-stew shoveling-into-my-mouth action. We loved it so much that we packed to go the rest of the stew w/ one big chunk of short rib left for lunch next day. Only downside is that they could've given a bit more beef for this price point. 3. Banchans (Side, $0, 5/5) - As expected from these traditional places, the side dishes didn't disappoint and thus merits a discussion. Cucumber moochim was crispy & flavorful, seasoned dried pollock rocked, and they had this green namool whose name I don't recall that provided just the right amount of palate-cleansing. I liked the fact that none of them were heavy-handed with seasoning, like the fried tofu that was served chilled and mild. They serve traditional barley tea like the original k-joints do, which made me feel right at home, and even serve you the burnt-rice porridge/soup on the cast iron pot on the side so you can enjoy that rice soup to finish your meal. Delicious & Healthy. Damn, 'twas good. The staff looked at us amusingly as we killed it and they checked in to ensure everything was to our liking. While it is definitely 10-20% more pricey (or is that just inflation, I lost track...), but they deliver in spades in quality and authenticity. I can't wait to come back to try their bossam (braised pork belly), mungbean pancake, and gejang (pickled crab) set. I've found my new go-to Korean spot in Fort Lee - Thank you CDB! read more

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Feels like a home cooked meal. Food is high quality and doesn't taste like the other 50+ places around. I got the sooyook and it was delicious read more

Ordered the CDH Tofu and Spicy Pork dish and it was absolutely delightful. Staff was incredibly friendly. My friend has a sesame and peanut allergy and they were extremely accommodating in helping him find things he could have. read more

The food and customer service is excellent in this restaurant. The menu is unique and different from all the other Korean restaurants in Fort Lee. I would give the food a 5 star rating. The 3 star rating is because they charge you for take out containers when you don't finish your meal. Now I realize I am not in the restaurant business but why would a business want to discourage their customers from ordering an extra entree for 20 bucks by charging them 50 cents for a take out containers. A very short sighted view of doing business Talk about cutting your nose to spite your face! I did not go back even though the food was excellent read more

Located in a strip mall, this Korean home style restaurant is a gem. The menu is not huge but the set menu has enough choices. Foods were delicious with friendly service. A good casual date night option with your special someone if you are in the mood for Korean home style tofu soup or beef rib stew. We enjoyed our meal. Note: this place closes at 10 pm but you should get there no later than 8:30 pm. The kitchen closes at 9 pm. read more

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Friendly staff. I've been here a few times and always get the tri colored tofu and the tofu perilla soup pre fixe set. It is so delicious and their side dishes taste fresh as well. I recommend for people of all ages and families to come for a great Korean home style meal. Definitely a comfort food for me and will be coming back again soon read more

One of the best traditional Korean places I've been! I have been to a fair share of Korean restaurants, modern/fusion/traditional. Absolutely love and recommend this place! Especially if you're a tofu person! Simple and clean interior. Friendly and fast service. The food was delicious! The banchan's were all very well seasoned. I specially LOVE the Minari- the one as seen in the eponymous movie! Got the mini bossam pork belly and kimchi radish side - was amazed by the presentation and the flavor! The cabbage was so well seasoned and rolled up to enrobe all the flavorful stuffings. You have got to eat the slice of pork belly with the cabbage roll in one bite - it's like an explosion of flavors and textures! The cabbage leaves were so refreshing and crunchy! The perilla and tofu soup was so hearty and comforting. The perilla adds a nutty taste and fragrance to the soup and at the same time makes it thicker and more filling. read more

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This new place is about as rock solid 4 stars as it gets. It's not amazing but the food is more than decent and has a real homey vibe to it. The food I ordered was packed perfectly well and they were extremely generous with their banchan options. Lots were included though I was more partial to their kimchee and cucumber dishes. The tofu soup I had was decent and had plenty of flavor. It wasn't super spicy and had a nice savory richness that feels like something made at home. The bulgogi was also not bad. The meat was a little bit dry but the flavor was good. It paired fine with the ample banchan that came with the food. Pretty much it's a traditional Korean place serving traditional dishes and they do a decent job of it. read more

Delicious Korean food in Fort Lee! Plenty of Parking available They make their own tofu here, and the combination dishes are a great deal!!! read more

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The potential for this place is very high but as of yet they lack some key "ingredients." They would do well to heed my advice. First, their side dishes (반찬) have too much sugar. If you can taste the sweetness you've used too much; Second, for a tofu house none of their side dishes (반찬) featured any tofu, not good; Third, the soft tofu soup (순두부) lacked flavor, meaning the broth was not rich with flavor and it wasn't for lack of salt but lack of ingredients for the soup base, i.e., soup base was watery and not rich; Fourth, the soft tofu soup had exactly six pieces of seafood, really?! Fifth, they deep fry or pan fry their fish instead of broiling; and Sixth, no choice between white and mixed grain rice. Here's what worked: Four side dishes including kimchi was just right and the portions were also just right; The soft tofu was good; felt like it was home made; The size of the yellow croker (조기) was adequate; and Portions for the soft tofu soup (순두부) were good. Services was as you'd expect; decor was adequate and everything was fairly clean. Price point is about 10% too high but I'd rather pay 10% more and get higher quality food with richer ingredients. Ample parking. No booze. So until they make the improvements, I'd stay away. But if they do, this could be a regular hot spot! I hope they realize on their potential! read more