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Best pizza in Atlanta area - located in heart of Vinings, GA.
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So Kong Dong is located in Georgia. Diners say this place is an authentic Korean restaurant.
3.0 of 5 stars.
In rating their soon du bu on it's own, this place would probably get 2.5 stars. Just not that great-- a bit too watery, and just lacking in flavor overall. However, it's kalbi is pretty good, so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
boiling lava hot tofu soup. because of so kong dong, it's now something i crave. my bf and i have made an attempt to eat our way down buford highway, we've hit a major snag with this restaurant and go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So being from central jersey, ive had the oppurtunity to eat at probabaly close to 20 korean restuarants, some hole in the walls, some not. Upon hearing that So Kong Dong was one of the best korean...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is great. I always order the extra spicy tofu soup with pork and mushroom (I can't decide between two favorites), and even though it is not technically on the menu, they always humor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I see So Kong Dong expanded its menu extensively in addition to raising its prices on the kalbi (Korean bbq), boolgogi, and other meat dishes. Everything is still really good, but the boolgogi I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
(Slightly updated when I realized MK-1 does in fact have soon dubu...)So Kong Dong is ok, but I have no idea why this place has such good reviews (maybe it's all the K-food first-timers). The soon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've had So Kong Dong on my "bookmarks" of places to try for a good minute. I finally decided to check the place out. Let me tell ya, it's not an easy place to spot off the road. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out So Kong Dong based on its popularity here on Yelp, its proximity to my home, and its relative cheapness (I am on a tight budget at the moment). I was pleased with my experience and hope...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a safe bet when my wife(who is korean) go here. I love their chap chae(probably spelled this wrong), love the pork tofu soup, and love the ribs. This and Han Il Kwan are probably the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not so sure how I feel about this place. Maybe my experience was spoiled because I had high expectations based on Yelp reviews. Maybe I came on an "off" day. But both my husband and I agree the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised here. I fell in love with Korean BBQ when I was living in Hawaii and haven't found plate lunch places anywhere that are even close. My cravings were definitely satisfied...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Atlanta from SC because there is basically NO Korean population there but the food was alright. We were so hungry and I had seen these reviews for the Korean restaurants around Norcross and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh - I used to come here all the time when it first opened. Tonight was the first time in over a year at least. Looks like they expanded the menu. Naeng Myun sounded perfect in today's hot weather -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason that I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars instead of 4 is because there are no grills to cook your own meat. When it comes to Korean BBQ, the option to grill your own meat is a MUST!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With 47 reviews already for So Kong Dong, there's not too much more I can add. This was my first experience with Korean food, and I thought it was AWESOME. The highlight of the meal is definitely the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! We loved it. The oyster, seafood, veggie pancake was delicious, served VERY hot and crispy. We also ordered the combo of Be Bim Bop in the hot pot & the Korean BBQ...very tasty.Loved all the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to try this place for a while now but unfortunately they are located in the same plaza as El Rey Del taco. If you knew me, you'd understand the dilemma this poses. I've had a torrid...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh god yum yum, coming here was a mistake because now i'm going to have to come here all the time. i went with the bibimbap bbq combo and my sister had the tofu soup with beef bbq combo. all of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cho Dang used to be my favorite. But recently Cho Dang started to suck. So I went back to So Kong Dong. Wow, this place is awesome. It completely blows Cho Dang away. They give you tons of side items...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic Korean food makes for a list of interesting/entertaining things. Note that your meal comes with whatever you order from them menu, plus approximately 4 times as much food in appetizers....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been red hot on Yelp lately, but I don't really trust reviews of Korean restaurants written by Los Gringos. I decided that I had to check it out myself.I can happily say that it does...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You've heard it all before so I am gonna keep it short and sweet. For my first time eating Korean, it was very tasty. Try the bibimbap if you are new to korean. The seafood pancake with oysters was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I know nothing about Korean food. The only time I've ever even had Korean food is when it came from my own kitchen. There's not a whole lot of Korean food in Savannah or Athens, so I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started heading to So Kong Dong for weekend lunches after reading Yelp reviews. I'm glad I did! I find the restaurant to be cozy and welcoming, especially when it's rainy and you need some hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so kong dong is so bomb dawg. good banchan. i love it when jap che is one of the assorted goodies. oyster soon dobu was reliably good, tip-your-bowl-up tasty. the kalbi was slightly overcooked for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is basically the only Korean restaurant I eat at in Atlanta, and I've been here for a very long time. The soondooboo is really good here. The soup has a very "deep" taste and the spiciness is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a massive quantity of high quality food they give you. I didn't really know what to expect after reading all the reviews on here but I knew I loved bibimbap and missed it and wanted to try it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, I'm now on day 10 of my flu so it's time for tofu soup, take #2. My first tofu soup review was for Cho Dang (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cho-dang-tofu-house-atlanta).I came here at 2:30 on a rainy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the bibimbap. A lady came to the table as I was going for the first bite and she offered to show me how to, I guess... mix my food all together in the bowl. She stood there for 2 min. just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, when I'm fantasizing about food porn - it's usually an Asian fetish. Korean food porn to be exact. Ohhh, So Kong Dong! I usually get the combo; the Tofu soup, Korean BBQ, kimchi, cellophane...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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This place was amazing. Very well decorated, the service was nice. They had really fresh tofu and the tofu soup was great with seafood. Authentic Korean, mom and pop shop
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Korean restaurant. Inside, it's one of the more attractive Asian restaurants on Buford. English can be limited here, but the service is very friendly and efficient. Your table...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place, and I'm not Korean (although I do love Korean food). They do the tofu soups properly spicy (not watered down, although they have an entire spectrum of spiciness that they print on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place, and I swear it's not just because I'm a Korean writing about a Korean restaurant. There are, unfortunately, some not so great Korean joints -- and maybe then there's a bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here with my parents. Going with them is a for-sure increase in the number of side dishes we receive. Is it because they're regulars or because they complain? Who knows. Kimchi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always go to So Kong Dong for lunch. It's a good environment for one or for a group of 10 people. For groups, they will just seat you in the back. Although they don't know how to speak English very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very broken English and a head-on fried fish are two more reasons to enjoy your food at the adorable, off the tourist path Korean joint. Simple food, authentic, unpretentious. A table full of garnish....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have just returned from the highly acclaimed but hard to find So Kong Dong Tofu House. Known for their tofu soups, that's precisely what I ordered. My friend ordered the seafood pancake. Naturally...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best $10 meal on Buford Hwy.... and that means a full meal, not a "please order more appetizers" and spend $30 meal (like dreaded thai or sushi restaurants). Tofu soup is great with oysters or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where do I start? Let's start with the hot tea. It's mild and tasty. I had the combo special S1 which comes with your choice of tofu soup and Korean BBQ. I decided on seafood tofu soup that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, this place makes my food wang hard. I like food that much, and good fun THAT much. Get the combo. A little tasty rib action and some tofu soup. This is ninja food. It'll fill you up but make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good tofu soup. Appetizers are varied and change often - fried fish is always included. Get the mild flavor unless you hate your tongue.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate Korean food was in China and one of the 18-year old kids on the trip with me decided he wanted to eat dog. Being the proud owner of Mr. Smith, the very thought made me burst into...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At the request of many yelpers and since I was in the area we decided to check this place out and we were glad we did. My girlfriend got the Spicy pork Tofu soup and I had the Short Ribs and lets just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man, this place is good! I've had Korean food a couple of other times, but this place is by far the best I've had. Make sure you understand what you're ordering - otherwise you might accidentally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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This is where I go on a regular basis. It is a very good Korean cultural...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"C'mon, Miwako! We're going to have tofu soup." Really...I must check this out. Wow. They focus on tofu soup, with everything from vegetables, to seafood, to pork and kimchi. And it's awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food(8.5/10)=So Kong Dong was one of my regular stops for Korean tofu soup while I was still at Emory University (2001-2006). This was and may still be the best place for the tofu soup on Buford Hwy....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was tasty. You have to get the hot tofu soup. That's what everyone at our table got, and everyone was full and satisfied by the end of it. That being said, I didn't think it was amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Song Kong Dong, how do I love the?Simply, one of the best Korean restaurants in Atlanta. Great tofu soup and great sides. One note of caution - the kalbi is a bit overpriced for what you get -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this quaint tofu restaurant many times and their hot, bubbly goodness always is consistent. I like that they don't just give you saucers of endless banchan but they also grill a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A sort of sister restaurant to Book Chang Dong Tofu House up on Pleasant Hill Rd. Clean, simple and quick. I got the galbi and my wife got the Sundubu which she loves and what So Kong Dong is known...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our family loves to eat here. We normally get one pork soon dubu medium, and one white pork soon dubu. We also get a galbi combo. Our 2 yo daughter loves it, especially the bean rice. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small, low-key restaurant serves up a focused menu of tofu bowls, barbecued short ribs, and a few noodle specialties. Banchan usually includes a lettuce salad, japchae, and a small fried whole fish...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place, it's clean, non-smelly, and the food is not fatty. The Korean seafood pancake was yummy and the dipping sauce had the perfect combo of vinegar and soy. My only complaint...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this tofu house for 3 times with my friends. The location is very convenient, and tofu was really good. It seems to me it is better to order for each oneself, rather than a big dish to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to the authentic Sokongdong Tofu House in Seoul, Korea. When I came to Atlanta, I thought this was a franchised version of the original. So I got superbly excited and went. Sadly, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My favorite Korean restaurant in Atlanta. I love the little fried fish they give you along with the other little appetizers before your main course, and I love their sundubu. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big bowls of bubbling spicy tofu soup and sizzling stone pots of bibimbap (a mixture of vegetables, beef and rice) make So Kong Dong my go-to spot when I want something flavorful and light. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of the best Sundubu places on the Buford Hwy stretch of Sundubu restaurants. It's so good, even my parents and their friends dine here on a consistent basis, and let me tell you,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hit this restaurant for the first time in 2004, while interviewing in ATL. It's primarily a Sundubu joint with other traditional dishes. The Sundubu is probably the best thing available here......
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great bibimbap. Good panchan as well. The owners made an attempt to make the place look nice but it's a bit hokey. I wouldn't care if the walls were layered with dirt and I had to sit on a footstool.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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don't koreans eat dogs & cats?...how can you trust the restaurants?
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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it's the food, not the conversation, that rates...
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