Cho Dang Gol New York - Buy Reservations

Cho Dang Gol one of the more traditional Korean restaurants in K-Town, as opposed to Take31 or Turntable. Each meal begins with a sample of their homemade tofu, as suggested by its literal name, "Tofu House." I've been here three times and have consistently ordered the same things.Baby Octopus & Beef Bulgogi - One of the best value items I can find anywhere in K-Town. It comes in a massive cast-iron pan filled with stir-fried octopi, bulgogi, rice cakes, king oyster mushrooms, and vegetables mixed in gochujang. Spicy Seafood Tofu Stew - I always order the large and share it with a friend. It comes in a bubbling stone pot filled with silky tofu and assorted seafood.

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. our waiter was just this side of being rude.

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. tofu!?!?! You might think if you advertise a feature food item, you make sure you don't run out of it (especially at the start of early dinner!), but not here. Also, not saying anything and just removing the bowls was just not right. I wasn't expecting the best service (had to constantly flag down multiple servers for ordering, various missing dishes, etc.), but it was just plain bad. Food is unremarkable and with the competition in the area, you're better off going elsewhere!

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Came here early for dinner around 5:00 and was seated really quickly but around 6pm the place started filling up so definitely come early. They started off by giving us an appetizer of their homemade tofu, which was so delicious!! It's definitely different from those you buy in store and the soy flavor was super strong. We ordered the spicy galbijjim and the kimchi tofu soup and both were super flavorful and great. The galbijjim wasn't actually that spicy but had a sweeter flavor which I really appreciated. I really want to try the ssam and other dishes next time too!

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Was able to walk in with a buddy and get a table on a Monday night after a 20min wait. You wouldn't think a joint located in Midtown next to Herald Square would be one of the best/most authentic offerings of Korean food in the city - but it's in that conversation. There's a reason why the place is always packed. Ordered both the spicy kimchi tofu stew and spicy chicken dish with rice cakes. Both were fantastic and perfectly encapsulated traditional Korean flavors. Would recommend to all.

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Amazingly cozy Korean restaurant with a great selection of food! I had the rice cake soup with dumplings (a winter seasonal special) and it was delicious. The banchan was very tasty and included foods like dried squid, egg pancake, and radish kimchi. Would definitely recommend as a date night place - the atmosphere is lovely.

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I had been wanting to try out this place for a while and am so glad that I did! I got the Kimchi Tofu Stew which was delicious and exactly what I needed on a cold, winter day. We came around 4:30/5ish on a Thursday, so there was no wait. Apparently they make all of their rice wines themselves, so we tried the Korean Pear and Honey Rice Wine. It wasn't what I expected, but I actually really enjoyed it!Overall, great service and reliable food :)

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Going at 6pm on a Saturday meant we had an hour wait after putting our names in for a two person table. It was well worth the wait. We killed time in the fancy furniture shop Roche Bobois. The banchan are extra delicious here, specifically the mackerel (pictured) and kimchi. The flavors in the dishes are delicate yet prominent. Serving size is perfect so you don't feel stuffed or bloated afterwards. The food feels healthy and clean. My sister and I ordered and shared the beef- zucchini - mushroom pancake and the winter special Maesaengi soup. I liked the soup better than the pancake. We were given a large hot serving of their delicious rice that got crispy at the end, and had hot water poured over to enjoy as a delicate soup. I threw in some kimchi into this soup and it was delicious. We were also given two small portions of their homemade tofu in the beginning. The Maesaengi was a clear broth seaweed, oyster, scallion and homemade tofu soup. It was delicious! I've never had such bright green seaweed before and that makes sense because the menu says it's "one of the highest ranked and rare seaweed, naturally harvested from the southern sea of Korea in winter." Last week I had the spicy seafood tofu stew which was the best I've had ever. Small portion (which is great if you like not feeling too stuffed after eating), delicious with rice and their homemade tofu inside. My friend ordered the mini bossam and said it was amazing. We arrived around 3-4pm on a Wednesday and didn't have to wait at all to be seated. Both times I went the food came out quite fast. Next time I go I plan on getting the Perilla Seed Tofu Stew because I'm obsessed with shiso-perilla leaf/seed flavor and health properties.

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This place is so popular and well known already but I just can't help expressing my experience by writing this review. One of the best Korean foods I've ever had. My all time favorites are the cod roe omelet and homemade tofu. They tasted like home to my Korean boyfriend. Everything else was also spectacular and well seasoned. This place is a real, authentic Korean restaurant with very hardworking chefs and staffs. They deserve the best tip you can give!!

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Delicious traditional Korean food! I'm a diehard BCD fan when it comes to soondubu, but have been wanting to try this place for a while since it has some other menu items that BCD doesn't.I was really craving bossam so we ordered the larger size as well as two hot pots (seafood and budae). Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced! Total was around $135 after tax and the food was enough to fill the stomachs of 6 people. The hotpot came with rice and there was a great banchan selection - the fish fried in (I think) scrambled eggs was particularly yummy.I also really liked the interior design and atmosphere of the restaurant. All the staff were so welcoming and friendly and there were traditional Korean instruments and decorations lining the walls giving it a very homey vibe. Definitely want to come back and try the soondubu next time for comparison.

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My favorite Korean restaurant in K-town NYC! Love their side dishes, especially the tofu! Do note that sometimes they don't serve it for dinner, maybe because they run out? Best to go for lunch as there's almost always no wait midday! I recommend their seafood tofu soup and their grilled tofu ssam appetizer. You won't be disappointed!

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We came here after failing to snag a table at the many Ktown establishments during an extraordinarily busy and crowded Saturday night, and are so glad we found this gem.We ordered the spicy chicken dish and seafood pancake, which came with a plethora of side dishes and a gigantic bowl of rice.First of all, the side dishes were shockingly good - like honestly better than any other side dishes I've ever had at a Korean restaurant. It included a sort of mashed up sweet potatoes, kimchi, green veggies, tofu, and fish. We were honestly surprised to see that it came with fish, which was very delicious and helpful in stimulating our appetite for the main dishes. The tofu was also somewhat sweet which was a great contrast to all the other food. The kimchi did not taste as offensive as some other ones I've had elsewhere, so was balanced nicely. The sweet potatoes mash was also addicting. Off to a great start. Next came the seafood pancake and spicy chicken, both of which were very good. The portion size was perfect for the two of us. The seafood pancake did not skimp out on the seafood so we felt like it was a pretty decent value. The spicy chicken came with some cut potatoes as well which I thought was a nice addition to the plate. My only complaint is that it really was not spicy at all, which is pretty strange given that this place definitely gives off authentic Korean vibes. We also wolfed down the gigantic bowl of complimentary rice, which came out to like 3-3.5 servings for just the two of us.One of the best part of eating here is the LIGHTNING FAST service. We literally got all of our food after 3minutes of placing the order. The waitress was also very attentive and prompt with our requests. Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for Korean food and willing to venture 2-3minutes outside of the main Ktown street.

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Amazing! Recommended by a coworker - i has this last night and I'm still thinking about the kimchi stew w beef!!!

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I got Seafood Soontofu jjigae as my entrée and seafood pancake as an appetizer to share for the table. Soontofu jjigae was very average, and I've definitely had better. It was a little too watery, more like soup than stew. The seafood pancake was a little better than the jjigae. The dough was thick and chewy, but also crispy. Deep-fried. The service was great, the staff were really friendly and accommodating, and the inside was clean and neat. I did not think the food was top-notch, but maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Their seafood rice cake (Ddeokbokki) looked good, which I may try if I were to go back, but I don't think I will voluntarily go back on my own, unless my friends want to try this place specifically. Not bad, not great, I would say it was a very average Korean food.

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For the few Korean restaurants in NYC, Cho Dang Gol, doesn't just match up to the hype, but lives up to authentic Korean food. This was probably the best and most authentic side dishes, rice, and tofu you could ever get. The best part is, the hospitality is great. I'm from California, and coming here felt like I was coming home being treated to a home cooked meal made by my mother. If you're craving some bomb and even affordable Korean food, this place is it. I got their spicy kimchi stew. Cant go wrong with the ABC's!

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Great Korean restaurant in the city! It's nice that is just a few blocks away from Koreatown, so it's not as crowded in this area. The food was delicious and the drinks were really good. Service was good, but the interior was quite packed.

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