Welcome to Cho Dang Gol, an easygoing Korean restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, celebrated for its heartwarming soups, rich stews, and signature homemade tofu. Our menu is crafted to deliver the authentic taste of Korea, featuring traditional recipes passed down through generations. From flavorful kimchi jjigae and comforting doenjang stews to sizzling grilled meats and savory seafood specialties, every dish is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you’re joining us for a cozy dine-in experience, grabbing a quick takeaway, or enjoying delivery at home, the Cho Dang Gol Restaurant menu offers something to satisfy every craving.
Cho Dang Gol is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12PM–2:30 PM - 5pm–9:30 pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Monday | 12PM–2:30 PM - 5pm–9:30 pm |
Tuesday | 12PM–2:30 PM - 5pm–9:30 pm |
Wednesday | 12PM–2:30 PM - 5pm–9:30 pm |
Thursday | 12PM–2:30 PM - 5pm–9:30 pm |
Friday | 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
Saturday | 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
Sunday | 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
Hotline: (212) 695-8222
This showed up on various lists of best Korean spots in the city, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand as well, known for its fresh homemade tofu. And everyone else knows this too, so the waitlist at 6pm on a weekday was already 30 parties deep. Many parties do drop-off and it seemingly counts down faster than expected but we still waited an hour for a table for 3. Would suggest downloading the Minipass app and it seems you can put yourself on the wait-list earlier instead of when you reach the restaurant. The meal came with a starter tofu dish and a variety of banchan, which were all quite good. They do offer refills to the banchan. Service was also very attentive and friendly.
I went here for lunch around 12:45pm. They told us to expect a 10-15 min wait but it was closer to 35 min. The food was good and the portions were very generous. I liked their homemade tofu. It was a little slow for us to get our check and boxes so we could pack our to-go leftovers. Staff were friendly and could advise which food they preferred.
We arrived at the restaurant right at 12 PM when it opened, but it was already full, so we had to join the waitlist. It took about 40 minutes for us to get seated. The service was absolutely amazing—staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We even had our banchan refilled twice. I highly recommend the kimchi banchan—unlike most Korean restaurants that use cabbage, this place uses radish, which makes it much crunchier and more flavorful. Other standout dishes included the beef short ribs, which were incredibly tender and practically fell off the bone. The portions were generous as well. We also tried the buckwheat pancakes—definitely worth a try if you haven’t had them before. They’re not like the usual pancakes you’d expect, but interesting and tasty in their own way. The only reason I’m giving one point off is due to the restaurant’s sanitation score, which is a B.
This is the second time I have been here within a week. I'm an Asian tofu lover and this place serves the best tofu I have had in all the places i have been. The tofu here have a rich soy taste. Also every crew members are polite friendly with a positive attitude. Bonus point: kitchen is very clean too!
I came here with two other friends for a Saturday dinner and this was one of the best Korean food experiences I’ve ever had. The wait was about 20 minutes. The restaurant was full but staff was attentive. The galbi jjim was the standout dish for me. It was so well seasoned, and the sweet and spicy broth is something I want to go back for already. The other dishes were also excellent and I truly believe you can’t go wrong with ordering anything here. Everything had a home-cooked feel but they were so well made at the same time. Will definitely be coming back with people who like Korean food.