Cho Dang Tofu - Irvine

This was my first time visiting this H Mart Northpark in Irvine. I used to live in the area but since have moved away but still have family in the area so when I was visiting decided to try out this new food court. I didn’t know what was good and there was limited information online so I decided to order the squid dolsot bibimbap (squid hot pot mixed rice). I didn’t expect much so I didn’t even bother taking a picture and it was slightly pricy at $20, but boy was I wrong. The food exceeded all my expectations and it was actually one of the best dolsot bibimbap I’ve ever had and I have had plenty over my middle aged life as it’s one of my favorite dishes. The portion was quite large (I’d say it’s about 1.5 servings for a man and maybe 2 for those with small appetites) had about 4 side dishes and a small bowl of tofu soup. All the side dishes (two types of kimchi), bean sprouts, and fish cakes were quite good and the soup was surprisingly good as well. Also we ordered a side of rice as the dish was quite large but the owner (?) actually gave us the rice for free. So not only great service, but fantastic food (better than maybe 90%+ of sit down restaurants) and we all need to support these type of small businesses. I didn’t get to try other dishes, but given this is a soft tofu specialist place and the dolsot bibimbap was not the main dish, I have a feeling it’s going to be good. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Squid Bibimbap

Not bad taste, some what over price though, for food court setting and service.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

Not bad taste, some what over price though, for food court setting and service.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

I go here sometimes because it's right in front of my house. I'm a cold noodle fanatic. I ordered bibim naengmyeon and it was good. I think this is great in America. I recommend it.My daughter enjoys the seafood soft tofu here, and that’s okay too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: seafood soft tofu 해물 순두부, buckwheat cold noodles and spicy chicken bulgogi 비빔 물 냉면& 매운 닭 불고기

I ordered beef soft tofu, and it was PERFECT. I’m not usually good at eating spicy food but medium spicy level was still okay for me. It comes with various side dishes. My personal favorites were kimchi and japchae! I 100% recommend this place ;)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meh. $20 for a food court tofu soup that’s very mediocre. Plenty of better options.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

I ordered homemade pork cutlet, but had to buy rice separately. I would like you to let me know in advance.