Cho Dang Tofu House - Atlanta

We came here for lunch and we ordered 2 lunch combo meals. I ordered the BBQ short rib and beef tofu soup, which I highly recommend. The short rib was very flavorful and the soup was perfect for today's chilly weather. My friend ordered the pork bulgogi and kimchi tofu soup. The pork bulgogi was pretty good with the onions, but the kimchi soup was more sour than other kimchi soups that I've had before. I would say that the Banchan appetizers weren't the best that I've tried, but it wasn't the main part of the meal anyway. Overall a good lunch stop!

TL;DR Absolutely worth a try. The last time when I was here was a few years ago. This time, there are not many people in the restaurant. Three tables, including us, and only one waiter. The lack of customers and servers got me very concerned. We order a Seafood and Beef Tofu Soup and a Seafood Pancake. After that first bite of seafood pancake and the first sip of tofu soup, all the concerns mentioned above have gone away. My biggest complaint is the size of the soup. The diameter of the bowl is way less than the size of my palm. The bowl is probably only 4.5 inches in diameter. If you need a reference, use your phone. The bowl diameter is perhaps smaller than your phone's screen size.

The food here is always delicious and truly embodies authentic old-school Korean cuisine. While the hole-in-the-wall atmosphere might deter some, I find that it indicates the focus is on delivering great taste rather than flashy decor. I'd rather they keep prices reasonable than spend on unnecessary embellishments. My go-to order is the mild tripe soup, which always comes with banchan.

We had a great time enjoying the food here. The quinoa bibimbap was a delightful new experience that I haven't encountered at any other Korean restaurant. If you're in the area and feeling adventurous, you should definitely give it a try! The vegetarian pancakes were crispy and made to order. We also really enjoyed the hot corn tea they served us.

I was genuinely impressed by how welcoming and attentive our server was; she was also quick and efficient. While the decor and dining area were quite simple, I had a feeling the food would be outstanding. I could tell there was at least one more employee in the back because I heard someone preparing the meals, but we didn't see anyone else. Hats off to our hardworking server! R ordered bulgogi, and I opted for short ribs. Our meals came as a combo, and we both chose the soon tofu soup (served in a hot pot). Before long, our server brought us six small bowls of banchan to share: diced pickled potatoes, bean sprouts, kimchi, pickled cabbage, spicy pickled cucumbers, and seaweed, all of which we could request refills on. The banchan was delicious and packed with flavor. A few minutes later, we were served bubbling hot bowls of soon tofu soup along with two raw eggs, which we cracked into the soup and stirred quickly to mix in without cooking them into large chunks. The soup was tasty and smooth, with generous pieces of semi-firm tofu. When the grilled meats arrived on hot cast iron plates, they smelled amazing. My short ribs were served on a bed of sautéed onions, and everything was sizzling. I had to move the ribs off the plate to prevent them from drying out from the intense heat. They were clearly marinated, and the slightly sweet soy flavor infused the meat beautifully. I was a bit sad when I reached the end of the short rib. *sigh* This meal was incredibly satisfying and absolutely delicious! The great food and service made it well worth the price!