Chodang Tofu House

Name: Chodang Tofu House
Address: 1719 Algonquin Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056.0, US
Telephone: +1 847-956-8638
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Korean

Mt Prospect, IL

Open·11AM-8PM

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About

Chodang Tofu House — among the best korean in Mt Prospect. Old-school in the best sense, with zero pretense. Nothing here has been watered down. Joshua Benavides: "The tofu is luxuriously silky, the broth rich and flavorful, and the bits of pork add a perfect savory bite"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

5.0

💬Sentiment

4.8

Joshua Benavides

110 reviews

Highlights

CozyOld SchoolQuick BiteBrunchGreat ValueFast ServiceNeighborhood InstitutionFamily Run

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavorsCozy, intimate spaceWarm, welcoming staff

Some noted

I’ve been here a few times before. The food is hit or miss — some days it’s decent, other days the seasoning is just bad.
— Ta Da

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Location

1719 Algonquin Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

What 467+ diners say about Chodang Tofu House

“Amazing food! Very fresh and natural, waiters are very funny and kind, definitely worth the 45...”

Amazing food! Very fresh and natural, waiters are very funny and kind, definitely worth the 45 minute drive. Their beef ribs and their tofu seafood soup is on top. Best asian restaurant I’ve ever been to. Hoping they locate to a bigger restaurant their potential is high.

Gabe

Jan 2026

“Update: they have a new menu item, grilled intestines, which is so well seasoned and flavorful that...”

Update: they have a new menu item, grilled intestines, which is so well seasoned and flavorful that I ate like 2 extra bowls of rice with it alone. Even if you’ve never tried intestines or are hesitant, you should 100% give it a try! The kimchi dumplings alone are worth the visit but everything on the menu is amazing! The galbi tang is a new menu item - someone told me it’s the best in Chicago and they were right. Amazing staff, great atmosphere!

Kevin Casey

Nov 2025

“The service and the food are amazing.”

The service and the food are amazing! Highly recommend cold noodles. The atmosphere is pretty vibrant and the owner seems friendly

Zzz P (Sleepy pug)

Nov 2025

“I've been looking for a place that serves quality 냉면 (Naengmyeon) with 갈비 (Galbi) or 만두 (Mandu)...”

I've been looking for a place that serves quality 냉면 (Naengmyeon) with 갈비 (Galbi) or 만두 (Mandu) near Chicago for a while now. I've been abroad to South Korea and was spoiled by the set meal at 육쌈냉면 (Yukssam Naengmyeon) in Seoul's Hongdae neighborhood, so I've been nostalgic for the same set meal since my studies in Korea. Now, I've finally found a place that satisfies the craving! The service was wonderful and everyone was so attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. I'll be coming back for the 콩국수 (Kongguksu)!

Frida Sabina Romero

Jun 2025

“Chodang Tofu House is an ideal stop for comforting Korean food, especially if you're flying in or...”

Chodang Tofu House is an ideal stop for comforting Korean food, especially if you're flying in or out of O'Hare—it’s just 15 minutes from the airport. Their kimchi + pork Soondubu Jjigae is an absolute must-try. The tofu is luxuriously silky, the broth rich and flavorful, and the bits of pork add a perfect savory bite. I got it regular spicy and as a Latino, I’d say it was pretty mild—I’ll definitely crank it up to a 4/5 next time. There’s a wide variety of Jjigae options, so soup lovers will have no shortage of choices. We also ordered a small portion of the Galbi short ribs, which were tender, well-marinated, and packed with sweet-savory depth. It made a perfect protein pairing to the stew and was easily shareable between two people. The banchan (side dishes) were fresh, flavorful, and rounded out the meal beautifully. All in all, this spot is perfect for warming your soul with a steaming bowl of stew and some classic Korean flavors—whether it’s your first meal in Chicago or a last comforting bite before takeoff.

Joshua Benavides

May 2025

“I recently visited Chodang Tofu House in Mount Prospect, and it was absolutely amazing.”

I recently visited Chodang Tofu House in Mount Prospect, and it was absolutely amazing! The food was phenomenal— I ordered the Binbinbang and the baby octopus soup, and both were bursting with flavor and perfectly prepared. The service was just as impressive, with friendly, attentive staff who made the experience even better. The cozy atmosphere added to the charm. If you’re craving authentic, delicious Korean cuisine, this spot is a must-visit. I can’t wait to come back!

Raúl Martínez

Mar 2025

“The lunch combination was exceptional; all items were delicious, including the flavorful side dishes.”

The lunch combination was exceptional; all items were delicious, including the flavorful side dishes. The service was outstanding, with attentive staff regularly replenishing our sides. I plan to dine here for dinner on my next visit.

SPICY

Dec 2024

“Came here with my mom and it was absolutely amazing.”

Came here with my mom and it was absolutely amazing! Owner and staff were very friendly and service was quick. The food was so delicious and they had great seafood stew.

Kevin Zhou

Oct 2024

“Coming from NYC, food was solid and great for an after-run dinner.”

Coming from NYC, food was solid and great for an after-run dinner! Loved that they had multiple carb options to go with the tofu soup (white rice, black rice, nutritious rice, udon, brown rice) (rec the stir fried intestines) Also super nice staff that refilled the banchan quickly and willing to take orders close to closing

May Li

Sep 2024

“This is the best soon tofu stew in the Chicago period.”

This is the best soon tofu stew in the Chicago period. Sure, SGD tofu is more popular but its franchise and lacks flavor. Its hit or miss at SGD but here at Chodang, it hits every time. After ownership changed, I havent had a time to try, and I was a bit skeptical thinking if the quality would be the same, but it was as good as before. I'm glad they didnt change their banchan style, especially spicy squid. Although I want to say there were a bit less ratio of squid mixed with radish, considering the cost and etc, I understand. I also tried their newest protein, intestine, and it was so good. I love intestine in any way, grilled or in a soup. Not sure if BCD would ever make it to Chicago but chodang is not too far from BCD in terms of taste in my opinion. In LA, there are so many good korean restaurants that when you make a trip down there, you tend to overlook BCD Tofu, although its really good. Chicago tough, with lack of korean restaurants in general, Chodang is a great choice. Service is on top of it, price point is not cheap but it is what it is. Galbi is decent. Make sure to crack egg as soon as possible and put it in soup, or you can mix it in hot rice. Remove rice from the pot, ask for hot water and pour into pot. You will have awesome nurungji for later, aka cruncy overcooked rice soup. Enjoy!