So Gong Dong – Korean
The air at So Gong Dong is thick with the savory perfume of toasted sesame and the irresistible sizzle of seafood pancakes crisping to a golden hue. Diners gather over steaming baskets of handcrafted dumplings and vibrant mounds of japchae, before diving into signature hot stone bibimbap where rice crackles against the heat to create a perfectly textured, soul-warming feast.
559, State Street, Madison, WI, 53703 https://www.sgdrestaurant.com0Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at So Gong Dong
Dairy-Free at So Gong Dong
So Gong Dong in Madison has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spring Roll and Sampler Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at So Gong Dong
So Gong Dong in Madison has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sampler Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at So Gong Dong
So Gong Dong in Madison has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spring Roll, Sampler Platter and Seafood Pancake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at So Gong Dong
So Gong Dong in Madison has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Bulgogi, Beef Short Ribs Bento and Beef Bulgogi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at So Gong Dong
So Gong Dong in Madison has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spring Roll and Sampler Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at So Gong Dong
So Gong Dong in Madison has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spring Roll and Sampler Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at So Gong Dong
So Gong Dong in Madison has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soon-Tofu Soup - Beef/Seafood/Mixed. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at So Gong Dong
So Gong Dong in Madison has 16 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Bulgogi Bento, Spring Roll and Regular Bibimbap - Vegetable. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at So Gong Dong
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Bibimbap - Chicken/Pork/Tofu | 25.6 g | 55.7 g |
| Pork Bulgogi | 4.5 g | 35.2 g |
| Sampler Platter | 40.7 g | 20.2 g |
| Beef Bulgogi Bento | 53.7 g | 18.8 g |
| Beef Short Ribs Bento | 0 g | 18.1 g |
| Chicken Bulgogi | 1.6 g | 13.9 g |
| Chicken Bulgogi Bento | 1.6 g | 13.9 g |
| Pork Bulgogi Bento | 1.3 g | 12.6 g |
| Regular Bibimbap - Vegetable | 21.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Steamed Dumpling | 1.7 g | 12.3 g |
| Japchae | 0 g | 12.3 g |
| Beef Bulgogi | 3.9 g | 12 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Small Dishes
- Fried Dumpling - $7.99: Pork & vegetable dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Dumpling - $7.99: Pork & vegetable dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll - $7.99: Fried vegetable spring rolls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pancake - $9.99: Fried pancake with seafood & scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japchae - $12.99: Stir-fried glass noodles with seasoned vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler Platter - $14.99: Samples of our best fried menus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Bibimbap
- Regular Bibimbap - Vegetable - $12.99: Rice with seasoned vegetable, fried egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Bibimbap - Chicken/Pork/Tofu - $14.99: Rice with seasoned vegetable, fried egg and choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Bibimbap - Beef/Seafood - $16.99: Rice with seasoned vegetable, fried egg and choice of protein Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Stone Bibimbap - Vegetable - $13.99: Bibimbap in a hot stone bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Stone Bibimbap - Chicken/Pork/Tofu - $15.99: Bibimbap in a hot stone bowl with choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Stone Bibimbap - Beef/Seafood - $17.99: Bibimbap in a hot stone bowl with choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Soon-Tofu Soups
- Soon-Tofu Soup - Vegetable/Kimchi/Pork - $13.99: Soft tofu soup served with rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soon-Tofu Soup - Beef/Seafood/Mixed - $14.99: Soft tofu soup served with rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soon-Tofu Udon - Vegetable/Kimchi/Pork - $14.99: Soft tofu soup with udon noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soon-Tofu Udon - Beef/Seafood/Mixed - $15.99: Soft tofu soup with udon noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soon-Tofu Ramen - Vegetable/Kimchi/Pork - $14.99: Soft tofu soup with ramen noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soon-Tofu Ramen - Beef/Seafood/Mixed - $15.99: Soft tofu soup with ramen noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Korean BBQ
- Chicken Bulgogi - $19.99: Stir-fried & marinated chicken bulgogi, served with rice & 2 side dishes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Bulgogi - $19.99: Stir-fried & marinated pork bulgogi, served with rice & 2 side dishes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly with Kimchi - $21.99: Grilled pork belly served with kimchi & tofu, rice & 2 side dishes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bulgogi - $22.99: Stir-fried & marinated beef bulgogi, served with rice & 2 side dishes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Short Ribs - $26.99: Grilled & marinated beef short ribs, served with rice & 2 side dishes Available at: dinner, lunch
Korean Bento
- Chicken Bulgogi Bento - $15.99: Stir-fried & marinated chicken bulgogi, served with rice, japchae, salad, and fried dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Bulgogi Bento - $15.99: Stir-fried & marinated pork bulgogi, served with rice, japchae, salad, and fried dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bulgogi Bento - $17.99: Stir-fried & marinated beef bulgogi, served with rice, japchae, salad, and fried dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Short Ribs Bento - $19.99: Grilled & marinated beef short ribs, served with rice, japchae, salad, and fried dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about So Gong Dong
- Is So Gong Dong dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. So Gong Dong has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spring Roll and Sampler Platter.
- What can I eat at So Gong Dong on a dairy-free diet?
- Spring Roll and Sampler Platter carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does So Gong Dong have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spring Roll and Sampler Platter.
- Is So Gong Dong gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at So Gong Dong?
- Regular Bibimbap - Chicken/Pork/Tofu, at roughly 55.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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