Chung Dam Tofu in Artesia

Man this place is amazing the short ribs is one of the best I ever had a must try at this location. The beef tofu at medium spice is also amazing I really enjoyed the food here. Will be coming back again. If anyone is in the mood for some top of the line short ribs this is the place to be. 10/10

4.2 stars. This place is more than soondoobu. Man, me and my boys feasted!!! Will def come here again. Parking can be challenging and we were in a more private area and the group inside w us was extremely loud. I wanted to laugh loud on purpose (I can be super loud if I want) but decided against it. The waitress actually apologized for on their behalf. Reminded me of the drunk personality sketch I saw somewhere. That group of 5 were definitely the LOUD drunks ;) still fun times and great food. We got the big yukejang, haemul pa Jun and a bunch of other stuff. Workers were nice and we got a little drink on. Fun times

Updated on 4/12/21Stopped by last minute for a quick bite and they did not disappoint. Place wasn’t very busy around 8:30pm on a Friday night, so outside was already cleaned up and only had tables set inside. I told them we had a dog with us and preferred to sit outside instead of leave our dog inside the car and they quickly set us up outside even though they had to bring out the chairs again with all the place settings. Needless to say, service was excellent from there on and food was on point as usual. Kalbi ribs, bulgogi, tofu soup and cold noodles were all fantastic.———-They are open for dine in! I wish I lived closer as they are quickly becoming a favorite Korean dining spot for me. They didn’t have the chayote squash I loved before, but the cucumber kimchi was the best I’ve ever had. The night was pretty chilly but I promised myself that I would try their cold noodle (neng myun) special, which is BOGO. The picture shows one traditional cold noodle and the other being spicy noodle (no broth) but found out you have to order two of the same type, so we went with the traditional which is my favorite. It didn’t disappoint, but I did learn that the 2nd/free one doesn’t come with meat or egg, so not best for sharing. Really good if you’re hungry and want extra noodles, broth and veggies. Will revisit for next warm afternoon. Also ordered the kalbi ribs and tofu soup combo. Pricy at almost $30, but some of the best tofu soup I’ve had. Tofu soup seems tp be pretty standard for every neighborhood these days and most are pretty good, but when you have a chance to try a premium version like the one here, you appreciate the extra care and layers of flavor, not to mention having protein in every bite vs searching for it and wondering if there was any. The kalbi is good, but have to admit it’s not the best but right up there with some of the best and not as greasy or fatty as some others. All in all, a great experience including service which is spotty at many Korean restaurants due to language, but they do try very hard and is more than above avg our drinks were refilled, banchan refilled and they checked on us frequently even though we were outside and the only ones dining in. It’s too bad the seating is limited outside since the set up is so nice, but hoping they can keep the business running until we can eat inside again.

We are frequent customers, happy with our usual orders but DO NOT order the Mung Bean Pancake 녹두 빈대떡, we tried for the first time as it was advertised as a new item on the menu, for $24.99 + tax, not worth it, cannot taste the pork, mung bean nor kimchi, over priced with no taste, 3 small pancakes(palm size) per order, very disappointed!!!

Drop what youre doing and go to Chung Dam Tofu! This place was incredible and is the perfect spot for authentic Korean cuisine. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helped walk me through the menu. The menu provides plenty of options for groups so make sure to come hungry with friends. I ordered a few dishes and was not disappointed! I put in an order for the BBQ beef short ribs, the chilled soup of buckwheat noodles in beef broth, and the bimbibap with kimchi. Each dish really shined and showed the quality and care of the chef. I would definitely say that each dish was crafted and thought and precision put into each dish. Here is a breakdown of the dishes I ordered:-The BBQ beef ribs were my favorite. The meat was tender and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I loved every bite!-The most authentic Korean dish was the chilled soup of buckwheat noodles in a beef broth. There are not many restaurants around that serve chilled soups and definitely not many that make em this delicious!-The bimbibap was also incredibly delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly and the presentation of the dish with the vegetables was stunning and appetizing! The kimchi added the perfect tanginess, texture, and zing needed for this dish.This is an incredible spot for truly authentic Korean cuisine. I highly recommend anyone to try this spot out, I definitely will be going back for more!

I like this restaurant.The price is to feel so high.Food quality is good 👍Restaurant very clean and nice interior.The server is very nice but busy.Bug killer sound is not quiet.Packing place is not enough.

Maybe its because we went at an odd time for a meal (3pm on a Sunday) but everything was just slightly off. Service was forgetful, food was over salted, etc

This Tofu is real :) The best in LA!!!Hardly recommend and the staffs arevery friendly!

If you like Korean food, this is the place to go, fantastic Korean food and fantastic service.

Great food, ambiance, and service!The galbi and seafood pancake was perfectly cooked. The seafood pancake wasnt oily at all and the galbi was perfectly marinated!The service was the best Ive had in a while. The servers greeted me with a big smile and made me feel like I was at home.If youre in the mood for Korean food dont hesitate! Ill definitely be back!