Great food and a fun experience! The pork belly was crispy and flavorful, and grilling everything at the table made the meal even better. The ingredients tasted fresh and everything paired really well together. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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So my review is a bit late but I couldn't pass up rating this spot. First I have to say the owner was very attentive and she serves the tables as well as her staff, so it was very personable. The food...it just feels like a warm hug from mom when youbhavent seen her in a while ! Go try it out for yourself, you will not be disappointed. Also her back story is amazing so sit down, enjoy and get to know her. read more

Awsome food and nice service Friendly staff Best chicken I recommend combo menu. Love Chon Dak read more

Awesome food If you want to good Korean food l recommend this place. I love chondak. read more

Chon Dak is not as electric as K-town bars but it still has delicious and engaging food, and an interactive ordering system, and touches of fun. But, it also has stacked boxes near, the bathroom, which makes it feel like the place has an unfinished inventory task, or they have not understood how to organize their place for complete aesthetics. This is an example of what dilutes the bing-bang-bomp vibe that more IG viral places have, like for example Chi Chi's or Dang Su sa. Still this place is a romp in a Korean alley, maybe just the lights of this place flicker a lot and it is not in Seoul. Ironically, this place was spotlighted by IG and I made a point to visit it because it is closer to me than driving to Ktown and having to endure, its sometimes, loud scene. One of the items that I made a point to get was their whole roasted chicken. Yes, seeing the chicken be cut into pieces in front of me was something new, I have never seen. But also just kind of a quick nudge of a scene, it was not add a powder to the grill and wash now a blue flame rise tall moment. What I did not expect, was that the actual chicken was as good as it was. Like the skin, was fried to a crisp that made the texture almost chip like in its crispness. The sides also came in these never before seen containers. How to describe them? Maybe like, containers where sandwiches come that you open from one end by unclasping both sides that connect to the holes underneath. They had ranch, and mustard. For the price, the dish was a hit--- a dart or ninja star hitting bully's eye, point blank. Especially since the chicken can feed like three or four, depending, generally speaking, I know that there are some folks who would eat the chicken as their first app. it's fun to like order stuff from a screen at your table. In other restaurants, the ones in ktown, you can chat with other people and play games, and send people food so it becomes like a door to others, but here, it is just a menu on an ipad but still that adds engagement cause you have to use your fingers to touch a screen which adds pizzazz cause it makes yours finger dance. The bulgogi fries were also a super strong dish. Like imagine carne asada fries but with Asian flavors, which in my opinion win the fight. The bulgogi fries here had this cheese corn mixture, that added a flavor of richness and a nod to me specificallly cause I love corn. Everything we ate was grand, and the place felt alive! For example, there was a blue neon bottle advertising an alcoholic drink which was like maybe or most likely Korean. And this detail was small but awesome because it help complete the feeling that I was seeing fragments of an authenthic Korean eatery in Gardena. Like, Modelo advertising in Gardena is commong because it is a standard drink in California. But Korean beer is not sold as widely as Modelo. So the Neon sign represented a detail that is shipped from Korean culture which seems fresh to me. JIn Roi is back, is what the sign says. Oh ok, maybe Jin Roi is sake instead of beer, but same difference. This place is definetely worth a visit- it delivers in all fronts. read more

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Came on a Sunday Afternoon. Not busy at all. Food was great! We ordered the corn cheese, chicken & bulgogi. read more

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First off the portions here are huge!! The prices seemed a bit expensive but once we got the food it made sense. The pork belly is cooked in front of you and it is so delicious and crispy. The bulgogi fries were the highlight of the meal though. The fries were crispy, the bulgogi was nice and sweet and they were so cheesy. The fried rice was also delicious and had a lil kick to it. The service was excellent and the inside was nice and quiet. But we were told it gets busy at night. read more

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Tried Chondak for the first time and was really impressed with both the food and the service. We ordered the kimchi fried rice, the roasted fried whole chicken with dipping sauces, and the platter that comes with spicy rice cakes, cheesy ramen, fried dumplings, blood sausage, and gimmari. The platter ended up being my favorite, a great variety and everything was cooked well and full of flavor. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and while all the sauces were good, the mustard sauce stood out as my favorite. Service was spectacular from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. Overall a great experience, and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Chon Dak is serving massive portions of Korean street food and that whole crispy fried chicken is on EVERY table. Soy garlic wings, banchan for days, and the corn cheese + bulgogi fries combo = unreal House-made sauces, generous plates, and open till 2AM. Late-night cravings? Covered. read more

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As my reviews are heavily weighted towards food taste, the food is okay, with the pork belly being a disappointment for me. The place has a good dive vibe for guilt-free drinks and Korean comfort food. And the owner is super friendly. The ambience is excellent here. If you are on a late night snack attack in LA South Bay, I recommend this place for that - they are open till 2am. Since my reviews and ratings are all about the food. Food-wise, Chon Dak is average.  Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly - 2/5. This may be subjective. Maybe this isn't the proper cut of pork belly for this dish, but I find it too thick, of poor quality, and too fatty. The dipping sauce is just average, nothing special. I want to acknowledge that the restaurant used the right iron skillet and that, with some assistance from the waiter, the pork belly was browned correctly on the edges, giving it a good texture. Nonetheless, the whole pork belly just didn't come together for me when I ate it. Regretfully, this isn't my favorite item. Roasted Fried Whole Chicken - 4/5. This is a good dish. Overall, the chicken was well marinated. The skin was crispy and had a pleasant rotisserie taste. The inside isn't as juicy as I would like, but it was too shabby in terms of taste and juiciness. It's a good dish to complement the beer if you aren't looking for something too heavy. read more

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Great spot! We had dinner here last night, and everything was delicious. We ordered the soy and garlic wings, the sweet chili wings, and a side of rice. The staff was friendly and provided excellent customer service. read more

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What a great place for late night dinner. We came at 1am and was seated right away. Their side dishes are delicious. We ordered the pork belly combo. Music was too loud tho. read more

Chon Dak - Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

Found this little Korean sports bar in Gardena that opens until 2am daily. This is the place to enjoy some amazing Korean comfort street foods and friendly service. The bulgogi fries are absolutely delicious and flavorful with all the layers. The fried chicken had crispy outside and juicy inside. This appetizer plate with ramen, blood sausage, and dumplings were sooooo good. Definitely worth checking this place out! read more

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An amazing place to go to with large groups. The food and service were all top notch, made fresh to order and excellent in taste! Would highly recommend the corn cheese, fried chicken and the fish cake soup, all excellent for large groups. The space seems a little small and I've heard it can fill up so come early if you can. Otherwise there are no other notes other than visit now! read more

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Definitely a great late night eat spot! Such a different spot from K-Town ... extra bonus is own parking lot! Thanks for the rec for the pork belly combo. My group of four was full and it was just enough food. Love the extra help you get with the cooking. Order through the individual tablets. Friendly service n read more

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Just like the other post, the chicken is FIRE! Crispy on the outside and hot and juicy on the inside! Fully cooked! It came with some chon (Mac salad, Persian cucumber kimchee, cabbage in some sauce, daikon and some spicy peppers. We also ordered the shrimp fried rice. All were so good! Good beats! Good place for a hangout with friends or a date. read more

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The chicken here was actually amazing: perfectly crispy on the outside, super juicy on the inside, and honestly some of the best I've had in a while. Every bite was just so satisfying, especially with the sauces they gave us on the side. The kimchi fried rice was just as good, bold, flavorful, and still sizzling when it hit the table. The fried egg on top was a game-changer, mixing in so perfectly with the rice and kimchi. We had soju + beer (somaek) with it, and it was so delicious. Between the food, the drinks, and the lively atmosphere, this place is such a win. read more

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The owner was the sweetest person ever and the food was what you call korean comfort food ... please try the roasted chicken and there bulgogi fries omgggggg so good read more

Roasted chicken is very most and tasty. Pork belly bbq is also good. The place has a cool bar vibe, no wait on Saturday night, and easy parking. read more

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First time to this place because we were craving some duck! The servers were super helpful~ the restaurant is dark, and it gets crowded after 6. Parking is free and it is easy to find. Will definitely come back! read more

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Finally found a Korean pub that open late in Gardena! Chondak opens daily from 3-2am . They've been in the business for 23years! It's an OG Korean Spot in Gardena. I met the owner Jennie, she is so sweet recommended me with their popular dishes, she also works really hard as a business owner and helps out cooking and serving as well. The service is 10/10 Ambiance is cozy and has plenty of seating, they have plenty of Korean food options to choose from, also different options of alcohol and non alcohol drinks! The food is soo good! The portion is big and definitely good for sharing, this is a good place to catch up with some friends and convenient since they open until 2am daily. The roasted whole chicken was soo flavorful, not soggy, crispy and has 3 different of sauces to choose from. The bulgogi fries with melted cheese is my favorite is soo tasty with crispy fries everything blended soo well. I highly recommend it, the appetizer platter is so huge and all my favorites are included like, tteokbokki, ramen, blood sausage, seaweed rolls and dumpling. I'm definitely going to comeback here and will be my Korean go to spot in Gardena. What I got: Bulgogi fries Roasted Fried Whole Chicken Appetizers including Tteokbokki, blood sausage, ramen, dumplings, and seaweed rolls. read more

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The outside of the chicken was perfectly crunchy. Sauce was sweet yet savory! The cold conch noodles were soft, and the noodles were perfectly spicy! 10/10 recommend! Owner is super sweet, so service was good. read more

Came here right after my concert with some friends. A small pub with amazing food! The staff greeted us and had us order on a tablet outside first then once we finish ordering, we were sat inside. The staff set up our table with our drinks and sides ahead which was amazing! I like it since we got to chill and eat as more of our food came out. There were alot of service error still. I understand its a small spot thats possibly a family run one, but constantly having the wrong sauce, and missing items was not good. We tried letting them know but would get misunderstood. They also charged a service fee for our party of four which I did not expect. read more

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Love their old style Korean chicken(non breaded). I dare say they taste better than Korea.!

Chon Don is the kpub for the South Bay! I've been going her since my days as a sever. Late nights coming out of work, needing food and a drink to get through after a long shift, I would come here with a group and it would be a time. Food is amazing. Wings, hot pots, fried dishes, and the intestines are my usual go to. The workers are always on top of everyone and making sure your table is okay. Never a dull moment and one of the best kpubs in the South Bay. Genie is an employee here and is who usually takes care of us. She's a hard worker and handles the restaurant with care! read more

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Tried a Korean BBQ spot--really liked it Cozy vibe, clean setup, and good ventilation. The meat was fresh and flavorful, especially the pork belly. Banchan was tasty and refillable, and service was quick and friendly. read more

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The cheese corn is sooooo amazing! We got the sweet and spicy wings which were nice and crunchy with a good balance of sweet and spicy sauce. We got a seafood soup and it was very tasty. The seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked. They also have side dishes that are tasty! The pancake is crispy with lots of green onions and seafood. I want to come back and enjoy with some soju next time. read more

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My first time here and likely to not be the last. Although it seems they are well-known for the Korean fried chicken, I ended up ordering the pork belly platter. It comes out sizzling on a cast iron and our server handled the rest of the cooking at our table. The serving size was definitely enough for 2-3 people comfortably. I also ordered the fries with bulgogi topping. Both dishes were flavorful. My experience here was wonderful- our waitress was extremely helpful and very nice to talk to. I will be coming back to try the infamous fried chicken. I also hear there is a secret menu and curious to know what that entails!!! read more

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We came here after the SMTOWN concert, so it was about 10:30pm when we visited. I believe we were the first wave of people from the concert, but then it got sooooo packed an hour later haha. There was even a wait outside when it was nearly midnight. First impression of this place, honestly it feels a bit janky. It doesn't really feel clean, but it does give me that nostalgic bar food 'sitting-outside-on-the-streets-of-korea' type of feeling. The restroom especially is also not that clean, and the toilet was broken so it wouldn't flush... So sanitation is questionable here. Also the moment you walk in, it really has this distinct unpleasant smell, i'm not sure what it is, but it may be a strong smell from a certain food item they have. Anyways, despite all that, it's still a vibe when you're with you friends. We ordered 3 things for us to share. We got the pork belly combo, oden soup, and the half and half chicken. Also to mention, the portions were HUGE. There was only really one server working the restaurant floor, and he was working very hard (felt bad for him cause there really should at least be one more person to help him). It didn't take long to be prepared, and they actually come back to help you grill the pork belly! The pork belly came first, then the oden soup, and the fried chicken last. The pork belly was actually pretty nice! Definitely on the fattier side, but it's nice and crispy when grilled. Oden soup was also pretty nice as well, it's a bit saltier than I liked, but the oden in it was quite tasty. The fried chicken was also pretty good! The batter makes it suuuuper crispy. Overall, the food was all pretty good, my only take about this place is that it doesn't really feel that clean haha. You leave the restaurant smelly as well, but it's a viiibeee. read more

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Went to Chon Dak on a nice Saturday afternoon! First time, have always heard this was an amazing place to eat at. Ordered the bulgogi fries and Pork Belly. The Bulgogi fries and sauce are the best I've ever had so far eating out. Large portion and Homestyle flavor. The Pork Belly was filling for two. Ate everything up. Already looking forward to coming here again, highly recommend! read more

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I arrived with my dance team and our friends, so there was about 30 of us! Our party was so big we ended up taking over half the restaurant lol we appreciate the servers accommodating our big party! One of the servers even got excited with us and took a video of us coming inside one by one! It was a fun experience. The food was good and everybody ate really well. Our favorites were the chicken and the pork belly! We made the right choice to choose this restaurant to celebrate our performance! read more

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I felt special to be the only person here with my husband. The side dish are good . Looking forward to try our spicy rice cake we order. Came out to be 50 bucks . So wish us luck ! . Now more pplz have arrived. There no service.. that the funny part .. only one kitchen worker I saw . .. now server came to help us out. It got busy now...the food is worth the price ! Love this place. Would for sure come again ! read more

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Late after a convention, this place hits the spot. Generous portions, a wonderful Bandhan, and the decor feels like you're in a different world. Wonderful service and a polite staff. Would recommend for anyone looking to share an awesome experience. read more

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Perf late night spot to hangout with friends in LA after a night out! They are open until 2 AM every single day! The portion sizes are amazing and perfect for sharing! The owner is super friendly and will help cut the chicken :) what i ordered: * fried whole chicken * kimchi fried rice * seafood pancake * beef bulgogi fries with corn cheese * spicy rice cake with ramen read more

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Always love this place. Love that this has bar vibe and kids friendly!!!! Love their wings and bulgogi fries! Kimchi fried rice is the boom!! read more

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Chon Dak is definitely my favorite place to go to get comforting, tasty Korean food. If I lived closer, you'd definitely find me there all the time! THE MOOD: We came to Chon Dak during the afternoon, but this place is open late, so we can see how this place can get busy later in the evening. Parking is in a lot and there is booth seating on the left side of the restaurant and table seating on the right side. You can order items on a digital menu and water is self serve at the bar. The vibe is definitely laid back where you feel like you can relax and hang out with your friends over a good hot meal. THE FOOD: I'm already drooling just thinking about the food again. We got: *Bulgogi Fries: The fries are nice and crispy and is served with a generous helping of bulgogi meat on top perfectly cooked and then... wait for it...drizzled with cheese and sweet corn. *Seafood and Green Onion Pancake: This pancake is huge! It's packed with seafood and I loved the nice crispy edges. *Roasted Fried Whole Chicken: This one was also one of my favorite items our group loved. They break down the hot fried chicken table side. I loved how light and crispy the skin was and was super surprised how tasty and juicy the chicken was! They also give you 3 dipping sauces - spicy ranch, yuzu mustard, and Korean sweet chili sauce. *Loaded combo platter: This platter comes with a wide variety of items (ramen, friend dumplings, etc.) and of course, it comes with my favorite item - tteokbokki. Great for sharing if you're in a group. *Kimchi Fried Rice: The kimchi fried rice comes with a sunny side up egg on top. From the first bite of this rice, I was already wow'd by the flavors. THE 'TUDE: Jenny was the one that served us and her positive upbeat attitude is truly infectious. You can really tell her passion for her food and just providing a really great experience for the guests. It just made our whole dining experience that much better. OVERALL: With the yummy food and great service, I will definitely be back again! read more

Chon Dak absolutely delivered. We ordered two dishes--the pork belly and the tofu soup--and both were outstanding in totally different ways. The pork belly was perfectly cooked: crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and packed with rich, savory flavor without being overwhelming. Every bite felt indulgent in the best way, especially paired with the sides. The tofu soup was just as impressive--comforting, deeply flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. The broth had real depth, the tofu was silky, and it struck that perfect balance of warmth and spice that makes you want to keep going back for another spoonful. Between the bold flavors, quality ingredients, and overall execution, this meal hit all the right notes. If you're debating what to order, you honestly can't go wrong with either of these--but getting both is the move. I'll definitely be back. read more

I ended up at Chon Dak because I was heading to a Maroon 5 concert at the Kia Forum and wanted something nearby. With 4.5 stars on Yelp, I figured I'd be in for a hit--unfortunately, this one didn't quite make the charts. We ordered the half-and-half Korean fried chicken wings, but they came out wearing more armor than flavor--way too heavily breaded for my taste. The stir-fried bulgogi fried rice was the better of the two, but still not exactly a showstopper. I skipped the sizzling dishes like pork belly or rotisserie chicken because, well, I didn't want to smell like K-BBQ while belting "Sugar" in the crowd later that night. The restaurant itself was dimly lit, which made the tablet ordering feel a bit like trying to solve a puzzle in the dark. Personally, I prefer chatting with an actual human--it's nice to get a recommendation from someone who's not backlit. The place felt quiet, almost too quiet, and we had to wait a bit before anyone noticed us. We brought the leftovers home, but even my family wasn't too thrilled. Maybe we just ordered the wrong stuff--or maybe this was a "B-side" night for the kitchen. Either way, it didn't live up to the hype for me. If you do check it out, I'd suggest sticking to their crowd favorites like the grilled pork belly or the whole roasted chicken. Those might be the real headliners here. read more

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Amazing food, great service and friendly place. I would recommend friends to come and try to place out will definitely return. read more

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Pork belly was soo good. Thick cuts and they help grill it in front of you. Half and half fried chicken was also good. I preferred the sweet and spicy saucy fried chicken over the plain fried chicken. The plain fried chicken needed more seasoning but it was perfectly crispy. You order from a screen at your table. Took a little while for the food to come out. Self serve water. Not terribly busy on a Friday night. Casual ambiance. Good place to hang out over beers and munchies! read more

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