Authentic great Korean soft tofu soup, Korean BBQ beef short rib is the best here! Friendly service and a flat out must go to Korean spot in Washington State! Try it out folks!
If you're craving authentic Korean flavors, this restaurant delivers a genuine experience that truly transports you to the heart of Korea. From the moment you step in, you know this place isn't catering to a typical Americanized palate. The menu is thoughtfully curated with traditional dishes that reflect the diversity and depth of Korean cuisine.
One of the standout features of my visit to Cho Dang Tofu was the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and made to feel incredibly welcome. The servers were attentive without being intrusive, always ready to offer recommendations and answer questions about the menu. They really went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed, and their knowledge of the dishes and ingredients was impressive.
What truly set the staff apart was their genuine enthusiasm for the food and the culture. They were eager to share the story behind some of the dishes, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. It was clear they take great pride in their work and are committed to providing excellent service. Every interaction was courteous and thoughtful, which really enhanced the overall experience.
It’s not often you come across such a well-coordinated and friendly team, and it made our visit to Cho Dang Tofu that much more memorable. The staff truly adds to the charm of the place, and I can't wait to return.
This is as close as you can get to eating in Korea without boarding a flight – a must-try for any Korean food enthusiast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
photomann69
Had lunch there while I was in Lakewood. Meal was ok but loaded with MSG. I had the kimchi tofu soup. Waitress not very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
N K
I wish I could give 4.5 stars. The food quantity has gotten much smaller. The fish they give as an appetizer is way smaller than I remember, barely able to get a good amount of meat. The soft tofu bowls have gotten smaller as well. Food is decent though. It has also become very pricey as I got a combo set for $33! Add tax and tip to that and it's 50bux for 1 person.
I visited here multiple times as the food is good. However I experienced terrible customer service recently. I waited to ask for the side dish/tea till one staff gets closer to my table because they seemed busy, then I’m told “you are almost done eating, why do you need side dish?” the server brought them after I told her I’m still eating, but one of the side dish fell on the table and she never apologized. Tea never came. Also the same server asked me if I’m done with the high chair as soon as I took my baby out of the chair. I was still holding my baby feeding him. I felt I’m not welcomed here. I’ll never go back.
Ariel P
Limited parking. Table layout is poorly designed, crammed too close together where you can’t even pull your seat back to get out without bumping another table behind you, and with a table right next to the door outside where tons of foot traffic coming in and out to make pick up orders. Service is slow and leaves a lot to be desired. Got seated quickly but took 45 minutes before someone came to take our order with no apology for delay and serving a table that came after us (disorganized service). Server and hostess both intentionally ignored our glances when we signaled we were ready to order after patiently waiting for almost one hour. Did not bring us any place settings or waters and only gave us attention to scold us when we got up to get it ourselves after they served the side dishes and left without giving us any utensils. We can forgive poor service if they are busy but we expect the food to be decent. The soup they are known for was bland. Like drinking water boiled with the anchovy sachet and no seasoning. The cooks definitely forgot a few ingredients so I cannot recommend coming to this restaurant until they make major improvements to their work flow and recipe. Sad because I used to love this place but it’s not the same anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Caleb Barrett
For background, we went here with my Korean wife and in-laws. We were seated by 1:15pm, and then promptly ignored for the next 45 minutes. In the meantime, we saw the servers seat and take orders from other tables that arrived after us. They finally took our order after my mother-in-law stood up to get their attention. They seemed apologetic and said they would put a rush on our order. I wish they hadn’t cause they must’ve missed some ingredients - the soon dubu was bland even at the “spicy” levels. Mild tasted watered down. I was left wishing for a salt shaker at the table. To make matters worse, we were seated by the door and the door stop would fall down about every other time someone went through, leaving it propped open and allowing cold air in. We had to get up to close it 4 times, as it seemed the people going through the door were oblivious and the restaurant staff were as well. I can understand all of the above if they are busy, but in that case they need to either hire more staff or not seat as many tables. Obviously we won’t be back here again, but we hope to warn others from making a similar mistake. I was thinking to give this review an extra star if the food at least tasted good, but it fell well short. There was simply nothing redeemable about this experience.
A bit pricey but authentic and good ... recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi
Ashley Kim
I've been using this soft tofu shop for a long time. Has the owner changed? The food is terrible. I drove an hour to this soft tofu shop, but I don't want to go anymore. Also, it's not a free meal, and the unkind owner's comment made me feel bad. I'm never going to this soft tofu shop again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sean K
As usual, great food and great service from friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela
I went here again last night and it satisfied my Korean food cravings. I got the mild beef tofu stew. Yumm! I ate all their side dishes too. I can't wait to be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
정의석
I went here for my first meal after arriving in Seattle. The portion was large and the taste was good. A lot of locals also came here.
Authentic great Korean soft tofu soup, Korean BBQ beef short rib is the best here! Friendly service and a flat out must go to Korean spot in Washington State! Try it out folks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Sundubu, Bulgogi, Seafood Tofu Soup, Tofu Soup, Bi-Bim-BAP, Bibimbap DOL Sot, Kalbi Beef, Spicy BBQ Pork
Great food good service and clean atmosphere 👌
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Sundubu, Seafood Tofu Soup, Clam Tofu Soup, Kalbi Beef, Spicy BBQ Pork
Beautiful!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu Soup
If you're craving authentic Korean flavors, this restaurant delivers a genuine experience that truly transports you to the heart of Korea. From the moment you step in, you know this place isn't catering to a typical Americanized palate. The menu is thoughtfully curated with traditional dishes that reflect the diversity and depth of Korean cuisine.
One of the standout features of my visit to Cho Dang Tofu was the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and made to feel incredibly welcome. The servers were attentive without being intrusive, always ready to offer recommendations and answer questions about the menu. They really went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed, and their knowledge of the dishes and ingredients was impressive.
What truly set the staff apart was their genuine enthusiasm for the food and the culture. They were eager to share the story behind some of the dishes, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. It was clear they take great pride in their work and are committed to providing excellent service. Every interaction was courteous and thoughtful, which really enhanced the overall experience.
It’s not often you come across such a well-coordinated and friendly team, and it made our visit to Cho Dang Tofu that much more memorable. The staff truly adds to the charm of the place, and I can't wait to return.
This is as close as you can get to eating in Korea without boarding a flight – a must-try for any Korean food enthusiast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had lunch there while I was in Lakewood. Meal was ok but loaded with MSG. I had the kimchi tofu soup. Waitress not very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I wish I could give 4.5 stars. The food quantity has gotten much smaller. The fish they give as an appetizer is way smaller than I remember, barely able to get a good amount of meat. The soft tofu bowls have gotten smaller as well. Food is decent though. It has also become very pricey as I got a combo set for $33! Add tax and tip to that and it's 50bux for 1 person.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Tofu Soup, Mushroom Tofu Soup, Tofu Soup, Dae-Ji Bul-Go-Gi
I visited here multiple times as the food is good. However I experienced terrible customer service recently. I waited to ask for the side dish/tea till one staff gets closer to my table because they seemed busy, then I’m told “you are almost done eating, why do you need side dish?” the server brought them after I told her I’m still eating, but one of the side dish fell on the table and she never apologized. Tea never came. Also the same server asked me if I’m done with the high chair as soon as I took my baby out of the chair. I was still holding my baby feeding him.
I felt I’m not welcomed here. I’ll never go back.
Limited parking. Table layout is poorly designed, crammed too close together where you can’t even pull your seat back to get out without bumping another table behind you, and with a table right next to the door outside where tons of foot traffic coming in and out to make pick up orders. Service is slow and leaves a lot to be desired. Got seated quickly but took 45 minutes before someone came to take our order with no apology for delay and serving a table that came after us (disorganized service). Server and hostess both intentionally ignored our glances when we signaled we were ready to order after patiently waiting for almost one hour. Did not bring us any place settings or waters and only gave us attention to scold us when we got up to get it ourselves after they served the side dishes and left without giving us any utensils. We can forgive poor service if they are busy but we expect the food to be decent. The soup they are known for was bland. Like drinking water boiled with the anchovy sachet and no seasoning. The cooks definitely forgot a few ingredients so I cannot recommend coming to this restaurant until they make major improvements to their work flow and recipe. Sad because I used to love this place but it’s not the same anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
For background, we went here with my Korean wife and in-laws. We were seated by 1:15pm, and then promptly ignored for the next 45 minutes. In the meantime, we saw the servers seat and take orders from other tables that arrived after us. They finally took our order after my mother-in-law stood up to get their attention. They seemed apologetic and said they would put a rush on our order. I wish they hadn’t cause they must’ve missed some ingredients - the soon dubu was bland even at the “spicy” levels. Mild tasted watered down. I was left wishing for a salt shaker at the table.
To make matters worse, we were seated by the door and the door stop would fall down about every other time someone went through, leaving it propped open and allowing cold air in. We had to get up to close it 4 times, as it seemed the people going through the door were oblivious and the restaurant staff were as well.
I can understand all of the above if they are busy, but in that case they need to either hire more staff or not seat as many tables. Obviously we won’t be back here again, but we hope to warn others from making a similar mistake. I was thinking to give this review an extra star if the food at least tasted good, but it fell well short. There was simply nothing redeemable about this experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
best korean food ive ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A bit pricey but authentic and good ... recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi
I've been using this soft tofu shop for a long time. Has the owner changed? The food is terrible. I drove an hour to this soft tofu shop, but I don't want to go anymore. Also, it's not a free meal, and the unkind owner's comment made me feel bad. I'm never going to this soft tofu shop again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
As usual, great food and great service from friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went here again last night and it satisfied my Korean food cravings. I got the mild beef tofu stew. Yumm! I ate all their side dishes too. I can't wait to be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I went here for my first meal after arriving in Seattle.
The portion was large and the taste was good.
A lot of locals also came here.
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