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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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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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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Truly a hidden gem in Gardena! The roasted chicken was definitely my favorite. It was incredibly juicy with crispy skin. You can tell they take their time preparing it. Everything we ordered came out fresh, and the portions were generous. If you're looking for a delicious Korean chicken spot with great service, I highly recommend Chon Dak. The service was also great and everyone was very attentive. I'll definitely be coming back! 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 Love this place! Very convenient for the time (late night)! The food is very high quality and the atmosphere is so nice. The servers are amazing as well, and their ordering system is very user friendly and made for the customer! Highly recommend read more

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The food was good and service was good. Only thing is that side dishes are all extra. But the chicken was very juicy and flavorful. read more

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Service was good, workers were very friendly! Pretty good Korean food for the area! FYI side dishes cost extra but they were good. 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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Makchang Dodook Korean BBQ is absolutely amazing!! Highly recommend!! The intestines are incredibly delicious, and even the kimchi and side dishes are fantastic!! 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

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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Came here randomly after a long day of slavery. Side dishes were flavorful and they let you try their fried chicken. The kimchi fried rice was exquisite and bursting with flavor. They also have watermelon juice here which was a shocker. Next up, we ordered the the delicious pork belly. My gf pigged out! (PUN INTENDED). If you're in Gardena (which no one is), give this hidden gem a try! read more

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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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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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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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If you want to try home-style Korean food, this is the place to go; the wings were nice and crispy with a unique flavor, and the glass noodles with Bulgogi were delicious, as was the pork belly. Everything was tasty--without a doubt, this is my favorite spot when I'm craving Korean food read more

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Back at Chondak! Love that it's open late and love the food! The service is always great when we're here!

Great customer service they bee friendly they still serviced me after I got off of work around 1:15 and the food was great! Good choice to end the price wasn't high it was better than going to fast food at night! 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

Great chicken, side dishes, for a reasonable price. Seating space is a bit small, but service was very good. The Chon Dak paired perfectly with the drinks and dips. Haemeul pajeon was massive and delicious! Highly highly recommend coming here, the only issue was some clientele a bit later on were disruptive/loud, but that's to be expected in an authentic East Asian izakaya setting. read more

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The BEST late night spot in Gardena, CA! Whether you're having a late night craving, looking for something to eat after an event, or just wanting to have a good time with friends and family, @chondakgardena is the place to go. Open until 2am EVERYDAY and ready to serve you the most comforting Korean dishes. Jenny (the owner) is the sweetest business owner and will treat you like family and the place has the best vibes. read more

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Best food! Wow wow wow this food was so good. I got the pork belly combo it came with a lot of sides but the absolute best side was the chicken wings. If you like crunchy chicken wings, you will not be disappointed. I'm not exaggerating when I say these were the best wings I've ever had! I normally don't clean the bones but I completely did, I ate every edible piece on those wings. The kimchi was also out of this world delicious. I'm so excited I found this place because I frequent many Korean food places but this is top tier. The inside wasn't fancy, it was small and quaint but don't let that fool you. The food is legit, the crowd favorite was the tofu soup it was also the best I've ever had and I've had a lot of Korean food. It was part of the combo. They bring out little grills to cook your meat on and they come by and tend to the cooking for you. Go eat at chon dak! read more

Excellent food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend! Will be returning here soon. read more

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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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Went here for first time with my daughters and the food is so good and sonfrrsh, and the service is so good. definitely recommend

Server was amazing and welcoming. Food was amazing if you want late night eats. Overall great first time experience!!

this review is for uber ordering ONLY. apparently super busy even past midnite but if you can't handle eat in and food ordering capacity then just don't do take aways at that time. almost 2 hours of waiting with uber is god dang‍‍ read more

Came here after visiting my family in the area. This spot has been here for years, so why not try it now? Parking: There's a medium sized parking lot, so finding a spot can be easy. Ambiance/Environment: You can tell this restaurant has been here for a long time. We were greeted right when we entered. It was empty when we visited at 5pm, but it became more busy during their dinner rush. Service: Shout out to Jenny! She was wonderful, quick, & efficient. She's very knowledgeable about the menu. She does speak English, and there were a couple Spanish speaking servers. You'd self order from the tablet and pay at the end. Menu items: 1) Whole Roast Chicken - I saw this on their social media, so I had to try this also lol. It's literally a whole chicken. Tasted really good and cooked well. It came with 3 sauces, and it tasted even better. Make sure to dip! This is shareable at least between 3-4 people. 2) Kimchi Fried Rice - My favorite side dish! Sooo delicious! Other than the egg, it doesn't come with any protein. 3) Bulgogi Fries w/ filled corn cheese - Jenny recommended this to us with corn cheese. Wow! There was a generous amount of bulgogi, and the corn cheese made it even tastier! 4) Seafood & Green Onion Pancake - I love Korean pancakes! There was A LOT of green onions. There were also pieces of shrimp. Could use a bit more shrimp but still good! 5) Spicy Rice Cake w/ ramen noodles - Presentation is on point! There were a generous amount of toppings and sides that came with this! This was a very rich dish. The ramen made it even more fulfilling lol. Make sure to mix everything well! Pricing: My bf and I enjoyed everything! This definitely satisfied our Korean-comfort-food cravings haha! Everything is shareable between 3-4 people, so I'd say it's worth its price. read more

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We came with a party of three and were immediately greeted by the waitress! She came and walked us through the most popular items on the menu on the iPad out on the front, which which was really helpful as it was our first time eating here in in person. The ambiance was pretty typical for a late night Korean pub-style restaurant, rowdy with loud music, which is great for a night with drinks and friends. It's honestly the whole ktown experience but without the hassle of driving to ktown and needing to struggle to find parking. Here's what we ordered: - Soy Garlic Chicken wings: delicious! We've had this delivered before from Uber Eats and is actually the reason why we decided to make the drive to this restaurant to begin with. Crispy, flaky batter without that isn't dense and the chicken is piping hot and juicy on the inside. I consider myself a Korean fried chicken afficionado and I'll say this is one of the best options for it outside of ktown. Kimchi Pancake: thin and crispy! I love Korean pancakes that aren't thick and battery, so this was right up my alley. The kimchi taste works great with the pancake, and I'll definitely try the seafood pancake next time if it's done the same way. Chondak: Surprisingly, this wasn't marked as a popular item on the menu, but we felt that we had to order the restaurants namesake item. It smells AMAZING and tastes the same way it smells. Incredibly aromatic and the chicken still retains a slightly charred, crispy exterior while still being juicy on the inside. The closest comparison I can make is probably a really good yakitori! The aroma of the cheese makes even the cabbage taste amazing, and the slightly charred tteoboki was the best I've ever had. Also, try the yuzu mustard with the chicken! Spicy Tteobokki: I liked the tteobokki in the chondak dish better, but this is your standard take on tteobokki! Great if you can handle the spice - it looks spicier than it tastes! Rice: I normally don't review rice, but since some restaurants let their rice sit out all day after cooking it in the morning, I'm pleased to announce the rice here is warm and fluffy, just like it should be. Overall, definitely will be back, especially since it's one of the only late night spots in the area! Thanks to our server, who was super friendly and fun! 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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Chon Dak in Gardena is the perfect spot for late-night Korean comfort food, especially if you're a fried chicken lover! The vibe is laid-back, and if you get the chance to meet the owner, you'll get the best experience since she is super friendly and highly sociable. The highlight for me was the garlic soy fried chicken for the perfectly crispy skin, juicy meat, and a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy glaze that tasted really good. I also tried their spicy rice cake platter, which came loaded with ramen, intestine sausage, seaweed rolls, and corn cheese, a generous spread that's perfect for bigger groups. The kimchi fried rice was a great addition to the meal, and I thoroughly enjoyed the moment the yolk popped, adding a creamy richness to the dish. The kimchi stew with ramen noodles had a rich, comforting broth with just the right amount of spice and tang, and I really enjoyed their pork belly which was nicely charred and tender. Portion sizes are generous and reasonably priced, and they have a great selection of Korean beers and soju to pair with the meal. Chon Dak is open 7 days a week from 3pm-2am and is the ideal spot for satisfying late-night cravings past midnight with great food! read more

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I love this place! They always accommodate us and take care of us. They also sell really cute dog clothes that the owners mom makes herself. The food is fresh, the whole roasted chicken is so delicious, the pork belly is soooo good. Jennie is the best! Love her, she's an icon!!! read more

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 found this place from an instagram reel. Totally worth visiting Service was amazing. This was our first time at the restaurant and she was so amazing at explaining what the favorites are. Since it was our first time she let us pick a song to play. The food was soo good. Since there was only 2 of us we didnt want to order too much but we got the chicken and bulgogi fries. The roasted chicken (not pictured because we devoured it right when it came out) was very juicy and the bulgogi fries were very flavorful especially with the corn cheese on top. read more

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Late night eats and drinks in Los Angeles! This spot is perfect to satisfy late night cravings with korean street/pub food, including tteokbokki, bulgogi fries, fried chicken, alcohol and much more. We ordered the whole fried chicken that they split in front of you. It was juicy, crispy and crunchy and paired nicely with the three sauces provided. The bulgogi fries were topped with corn cheese, which tasted amazing! Its drizzled with similar sauce as the dipping sauce for chicken. The fries were crispy. The green onion and seafood pancake was jam packed with green onions and seafood in every slice. Would have been even better if it was crispier. The tteokbokki with added ramen is such a comfort meal! It has a mild kick to it. They have a parking lot that is shared with some of the small businesses in the plaza. The water is self serve. They have cups and several containers of cold water on the countertops with easy access. You can order and ring for service using the tablet on the table. Overall, a great place to visit after events since they're open late everyday! read more

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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

Very tasty. Big portions. Huge vibe. Will definitely come back. Music is on point. Roomy. You order food on a tablet. Will definitely come back!!! Service is good read more

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