Chon Dak

We were pleasantly surprised with this hole in the wall bar joint. Funny thing about ending up here was that we weren't hungry and only wanted a small snack-y portion for dinner. We drove by many places and kept remarking how we weren't very hungry and didn't want to eat a full-on meal. However, when we arrived here, we checked out the menu and ended up getting a large Combo with enough food for 4 Adults! Needless-to-say, we took home a lot of food!We opted for #30, which is a Grilled Pork Belly BBQ Combo. It comes with 4 large pieces of Pork Belly and Kimchi, Combination Tofu Soup, Soy Garlic Wings, & Corn Cheese. This Combo costs $86.99.The server brought out a metal compartmental tray with a variety of Banchan. We ate most of it while waiting for our order. Our server kept super busy, yet he stayed on top of everything! We received the Corn Cheese first. So much cheesy goodness! Next to come out was the Combination Tofu Soup. Wow! It was so scrumptious with Mussels, Clams, Crab, and other goodies in a slightly spicy and rich broth! Then he brought out the Pork Belly with Kimchi on a grill. He cooks and cuts up the Pork Belly into almost bite-sized pieces. The Kimchi is flavorful and contains some Tteobokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) mixed in it. The Pork Belly is amazing! Hubby isn't generally a huge fan of it, but he said this one was really good!! It didn't even dry out sitting on the grill. I loved the pieces that were charred! Lastly, the Soy Garlic Wings arrived. As stuffed as we were, we forced ourselves to eat some wings! The exterior was crisp and the interior was moist. The wings were exactly as they should be! We loved the flavor & texture!Cost when ordered individually totals $92.96:Pork Belly BBQ $37.99Combination Tofu Soup $19.99Soy Garlic Wings $20.99Corn Cheese $13.99I know we'll be back! If you want a hearty and tasty meal, come here! Bring some friends with you, too!

I absolutely LOVE this spot It's a perfect spot to eat some amazing Korean gastropub food with friends, especially after a concert at SoFi or Kia forum nearby. They're open until 2am, so that's a huge plus when our friends are trying to decide where to have some midnight munchies. They're called "chon dak" for a reason -- their whole fried chicken is a must-have. We also got their chondak smoked chicken dish, which was also just as good. Both chicken dishes came with their house made sauces: spicy house tanch, sweet chili, and yuzu mustard. All of them were spectacular, but my personal favorite was the yuzu mustard.The staff was super friendly, especially the owner. She was so bright, attentive, and cheerful. She made sure to always check in on our table. We're definitely coming back way more often!

The BEST late night spot in Gardena, CA! Whether you're having a late night craving, looking for something to eat after an event, or just wanting to have a good time with friends and family, @chondakgardena is the place to go.Open until 2am EVERYDAY and ready to serve you the most comforting Korean dishes. Jenny (the owner) is the sweetest business owner and will treat you like family and the place has the best vibes.

Came here after visiting my family in the area. This spot has been here for years, so why not try it now?Parking: There's a medium sized parking lot, so finding a spot can be easy.Ambiance/Environment: You can tell this restaurant has been here for a long time. We were greeted right when we entered. It was empty when we visited at 5pm, but it became more busy during their dinner rush.Service: Shout out to Jenny! She was wonderful, quick, & efficient. She's very knowledgeable about the menu. She does speak English, and there were a couple Spanish speaking servers. You'd self order from the tablet and pay at the end.Menu items:1) Whole Roast Chicken - I saw this on their social media, so I had to try this also lol. It's literally a whole chicken. Tasted really good and cooked well. It came with 3 sauces, and it tasted even better. Make sure to dip! This is shareable at least between 3-4 people.2) Kimchi Fried Rice - My favorite side dish! Sooo delicious! Other than the egg, it doesn't come with any protein.3) Bulgogi Fries w/ filled corn cheese - Jenny recommended this to us with corn cheese. Wow! There was a generous amount of bulgogi, and the corn cheese made it even tastier!4) Seafood & Green Onion Pancake - I love Korean pancakes! There was A LOT of green onions. There were also pieces of shrimp. Could use a bit more shrimp but still good!5) Spicy Rice Cake w/ ramen noodles - Presentation is on point! There were a generous amount of toppings and sides that came with this! This was a very rich dish. The ramen made it even more fulfilling lol. Make sure to mix everything well!Pricing: My bf and I enjoyed everything! This definitely satisfied our Korean-comfort-food cravings haha! Everything is shareable between 3-4 people, so I'd say it's worth its price.

Chon Dak in Gardena is the perfect spot for late-night Korean comfort food, especially if you're a fried chicken lover! The vibe is laid-back, and if you get the chance to meet the owner, you'll get the best experience since she is super friendly and highly sociable.The highlight for me was the garlic soy fried chicken for the perfectly crispy skin, juicy meat, and a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy glaze that tasted really good. I also tried their spicy rice cake platter, which came loaded with ramen, intestine sausage, seaweed rolls, and corn cheese, a generous spread that's perfect for bigger groups. The kimchi fried rice was a great addition to the meal, and I thoroughly enjoyed the moment the yolk popped, adding a creamy richness to the dish.The kimchi stew with ramen noodles had a rich, comforting broth with just the right amount of spice and tang, and I really enjoyed their pork belly which was nicely charred and tender. Portion sizes are generous and reasonably priced, and they have a great selection of Korean beers and soju to pair with the meal.Chon Dak is open 7 days a week from 3pm-2am and is the ideal spot for satisfying late-night cravings past midnight with great food!

We came with a party of three and were immediately greeted by the waitress! She came and walked us through the most popular items on the menu on the iPad out on the front, which which was really helpful as it was our first time eating here in in person. The ambiance was pretty typical for a late night Korean pub-style restaurant, rowdy with loud music, which is great for a night with drinks and friends. It's honestly the whole ktown experience but without the hassle of driving to ktown and needing to struggle to find parking. Here's what we ordered:- Soy Garlic Chicken wings: delicious! We've had this delivered before from Uber Eats and is actually the reason why we decided to make the drive to this restaurant to begin with. Crispy, flaky batter without that isn't dense and the chicken is piping hot and juicy on the inside. I consider myself a Korean fried chicken afficionado and I'll say this is one of the best options for it outside of ktown.Kimchi Pancake: thin and crispy! I love Korean pancakes that aren't thick and battery, so this was right up my alley. The kimchi taste works great with the pancake, and I'll definitely try the seafood pancake next time if it's done the same way. Chondak: Surprisingly, this wasn't marked as a popular item on the menu, but we felt that we had to order the restaurants namesake item. It smells AMAZING and tastes the same way it smells. Incredibly aromatic and the chicken still retains a slightly charred, crispy exterior while still being juicy on the inside. The closest comparison I can make is probably a really good yakitori! The aroma of the cheese makes even the cabbage taste amazing, and the slightly charred tteoboki was the best I've ever had. Also, try the yuzu mustard with the chicken! Spicy Tteobokki: I liked the tteobokki in the chondak dish better, but this is your standard take on tteobokki! Great if you can handle the spice - it looks spicier than it tastes! Rice: I normally don't review rice, but since some restaurants let their rice sit out all day after cooking it in the morning, I'm pleased to announce the rice here is warm and fluffy, just like it should be. Overall, definitely will be back, especially since it's one of the only late night spots in the area! Thanks to our server, who was super friendly and fun!

The food is delicious, ordered the Soy Garlic wings and it was perfectly fried with a nice batter. Loved it and can't wait to come back!

Service was really good! Food came out really quickly and was delicious. Will come again soon with my friends! Shoutout to the boss for the amazing vibes every time we come :)

Jenny great service as always nice and humble been a loyal customers for 5 years now!!! Food is always great!

This is the best place to come when you and your group are unsure on how to end/begin the night. The food and the service are top notch and the ambiance will keep you around until closing The head manager is so amazing, outstandingly attentive and always reassuring that your experience is 10/10.If you're looking for good Korean food either late at night or lunch rush you won't be disappointed with your experience over hereBest Place in South Bay no competition