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| - The TL:DR version of this review is that it is awesome (and you should get the Mushroom Soon Tofu)!
My girlfriend and I have been to Cho Dang 3 times in the past week, having recently moved to the area. It's easy to miss the place if you don't pay attention, but this is a place you do not want to miss. We had the following dishes the 3 times we were there:
1st time: Mushroom Soon Tofu & Tofu Katsu
2nd time: Mushroom Soon Tofu & Kimchi Soon Tofu
3rd time: Mushroom Soon Tofu, Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings, and Tofu Kimchi (pork, tofu, & kimchi)
As you can tell, the soon tofu is what kept up coming back (and my girlfriend cannot get enough of the mushroom soon tofu)! Every time it came with banchan (3 plates of pickled radishes, beansprouts, and kimchi) as well as a fried fish for every order of Soon Tofu, all which were consistently delicious. Additionally, they make their own tofu! Having learned about the process ourselves, it is impressive that they are able to make it in-house, and you can definitely taste the difference that fresh tofu makes.
The atmosphere is perfect for the two of us: cozy, soft classical music in the background, and not too loud. A great place for enjoying your meal and spending some time with a friend or loved one.
The service was good, too, and improves with each visit as our faces become more familiar! While a number of other reviews take issue with the waitress, she was attentive and brought out our food within a couple minutes of us ordering. On our most recent visit, she even showed me (a mid 20s caucasian male) how to properly combine the parts of the Tofu Kimchi for maximum enjoyment! There may be a bit of a language barrier, but the service so far has only bettered our experience with Cho Dang :)
The menu is relatively small. The dishes are all centered around tofu and the dishes are primarily soon tofu, stews, katsu, and some dumplings. We have not been let down by anything we have tried.
In summary, if you have an interest in soon tofu or enjoy fresh tofu, this place is not to be missed! We're making our way through the menu (and more Mushroom Soon Tofu) with no signs of stopping! :)
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