I came to Stone Tofu House with some friends while I was visiting Phoenix for a weekend. We stopped…read moreby here for a late lunch before I had to go to the airport. It was pretty quiet when we came by. The actual space is fairly modern with TVs and decor that feels very Asian (even the water jugs!). I actually came here a while ago and wasn't a big fan, making me think I just didn't like tofu. However, this time around, I LOVED what I got. I ordered the Vegetarian Mixed Vegetable Tofu Soup (and asked to make it spicy). It was so good -- really deep flavors alongside a great level of heat. The tofu was delicious and perfectly soft. The rice it came with was also really good -- I'm not sure exactly what it was. The service was fine, but a bit slow given we were one of two tables in the restaurant.

Overall great experience. I loved the food and the options were very unique from other korean…read moreplaces around town so I enjoyed the trip aside from many others apart from my usual expectations of the same one-noted korean food experience. I feel like I got burnt out on it a while back but eating with a vegan had me pleasantly surprised when they brought me here to try their house-made tofu dishes. I really enjoyed their difference in bon chan and was delighted by their $.50 hot drink station at the front. It was cute and very whimsical to get a korean milk coffee out of a quickie machine that presents its own cup when you insert quarters like you're traveling abroad. I liked it a lot. When you're sitting in their little booths, it's also very private and you can also view their process of making tofu in the back on the televisions on the side while you eat it, which is very informative as well. The staff was very clean and prompt at taking orders and never missed anything either, so I definitely appreciated the wait staff and attitude as always.

Favorite korean place in Phoenix, and great that it's in north Phoenix! Came in for Thursday dinner…read moreand it was nearly all full but we were able to get a seat right away. Glad they're doing well Chad, our server, was attentive, kind, and funny. Great service! Got the over the rainbow roll, tteok bokki, chun cheon chicken galbi, ossam bulgogi. - roll had tasty purple rice and fresh fish! Not fishy at all - tteok bokki had a little spice and loved how soft but chewy the tteok was. Even after taking it to go and reheating it, the tteok was nice and soft and chewy - chun cheon chicken galbi - great flavor without being salty. Asked for extra veggies and they were cooked perfectly so there was a crunch. Chicken is sooo tender

Really great spot near my house! The staff was very friendly and the vibe was chill even though it…read morewas pretty busy. We didn't have to wait too long to be seated, and they took our order quickly. The food also came out in a reasonable amount of time considering how packed it was. My ramen was delicious and really flavorful, and the roll we ordered was also very tasty. Another cool thing is that there's a small market in the same plaza with treats and snacks. I noticed the host called someone to let them know their table was ready while they were shopping there, which I thought was such a great idea if you're waiting for a seat. Overall, great food, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

The food was delicious and we got sat right away. The servers were attentive and they were amazing…read more Great place to go!

We had two ribeye steaks & pork belly, mushrooms & all the sides two large South Korean Beers & a…read moresmall bottle of their Korean whiskey. First visit & it was absolutely stunningly delicious. Highly Recommend

Great service. Food came out fast. Flavor was great. Highly recommend Korean food in AZ. Portion…read moresizes are huge so that's a plus for family style sharing. Ambiance gives me a cozy feel of a mama/papa kitchen. Banchan 10/10 Japchae 8/10 Seafood scallion jeon (seafood pancake) 10/10 Spicy beef soup 9/10 Lettuce wraps spicy pork 8/10

I'm a little torn on this place, so I'm holding off on any final conclusions until my next…read morevisit--but here are my initial thoughts. **Pros:** - Fun interior with a lively, energetic atmosphere - Plenty of tables and space, great for larger groups - Solid Korean menu (I'm a big fan of Korean food in general) - Army stew was good and came in a very generous portion - Bossam was decent **Cons:** - Service could use improvement. The staff seemed young and a bit undertrained. They weren't bad, but not particularly attentive either. It was a busy Friday night, which is exactly when stronger management presence would help. - Food overall was good, but nothing stood out as exceptional which is usually a strong point at Korean restaurants. - Bossam didn't come with wraps or sides, which felt like it missed the point of the dish. It lacked that full, satisfying experience I was expecting - Prices felt a bit high for what you get I'll give it another try and update my review after my next visit.

This is absolutely one of my favorite Korean restaurants. If anyone knows of a better Korean spot,…read moreI'd love to hear about it! My go-to dishes are the Yook Gae Jang (육개장) and the Dol Pan Bibim Bap (돌판비빔밥). We also love ordering the Eun Daegu Jorim (은대구조림). Unfortunately, they no longer allow call-ahead orders for that dish because too many people would place orders and never show up. I do wish they would consider taking payment over the phone since it takes quite a while to prepare. The restaurant gets very busy during both lunch and dinner hours, so patience is key. The staff is often short-handed, but they work hard and are constantly moving to take care of everyone as best they can. Despite the wait at times, the food is consistently delicious and keeps us coming back.

My boyfriend and I tried Hodori and were recommended it by one of our friends. It was sort of busy…read moreon a Thursday night, but we were still able to get a table. They are a bit busy so we had to flag them to come over. We split the army stew. This had sausage, spam, rice cakes, ramen, and kimchi, I believe. Everything was very flavorful and went well with the rice. It's also a pretty big portion for two people and I want to say it was around the ballpark of $30. We got the complimentary banchan (side dishes), which was nice. Our favorite side dishes were the braised potatoes and the spinach. I don't love candied sweet potatoes or potatoes for that fact but these were so soft and tender. There is plenty of parking in the area, which is quite nice. I'll be back here the next time I am in the area.

This place satisfies a Korean food craving for my wife and I. They did a good job at providing…read moretasty food and great service. Service is mostly done through a bell system at your table. Any waiter that hears the bell comes to your table to assist. The response never took longer than 20 seconds most of the time. To start the appetizer tray at the beginning is an awesome touch that I'm not used to in other places I have tried. It kind of took the guess work out of ordering in my opinion so I only had to focus on what meat or dish I wanted since my sides were already selected and refillable for free through the course of the meal. We ordered the seafood sundubu, beef bulgogi, and sweat and spicy korean fried chicken wings. The portion size was very generous on the wings and on the crispier side which my wife prefers. The seafood sundubu was delicious and was pleasantly surprised to see a decent amount of tofu and seafood types in the dish. The beef bulgogi was also tasty and as I said before just scratched that korean food craving that we had. This has been added to our rotation of date night locations for us! Oh also the bathrooms are very clean.

I arrived with a party of three and we were seated quickly and explained how ordering operates…read more The waiter was friendly and the restaurant was not crowded. On the table there is a button to call the waiter for ordering or for any other needs. Each Korean restaurant seems to offer a bit of variety in their dishes, and sometimes a specialty dish that the others Korean restaurants do not. We started off with seafood pancake and it had shrimp, octopus and large green onion. I would have appreciated a bit more seafood, but it was cooked crispy on the outside and nice and thick. The dipping sauce was very good. We ordered beef bulgogi ssam-bap (serves 2) which traditionally can be eaten with a lettuce wrap, garlic and ssamjang (non-spicy red paste). It arrived with a diverse tray of greens, perilla leaves and carrots, samjang and garlic. The greens were enough to feed kennel of at least four rabbits. The beef was a fair amount however it was overcooked. It also arrived with a soup and ban chan of 8 items. These provide a variety of the traditional side dishes, or ban chan of Korean food. We also ordered a cold namyeong soup with a side of kalbi. The soup had daikon radish and is traditionally eaten in the summer. The kalbi had the tender soft meat that is its highlight. Overall, we had a great experience and while Korean food is traditionally a meal that runs about $20 a person, it has an aesthetic presentation, it is flavorful, especially with umami, and it is fairly healthy. I would definitely return again and it is a great place to enjoy the meal with other others.

A restaurant in Chandler recommended Hanshin Pocha, and I'm glad I checked it out…read more The food, service, and overall ambiance all work together really well here. The kitchen brings out flavorful dishes, the staff keeps the experience welcoming and relaxed, and the space itself carries that lively late-night pocha atmosphere that makes people want to stay, talk, and enjoy the energy around them. What stood out most was how the food, service, and ambiance seem to paint the full experience together in the background -- it feels social, authentic, and full of character rather than overly staged. I occasionally assist with bookings for a K/J-electronica dance music artist who engages with Japanese, Korean, and broader Asian cultural communities through music and visual art. Seeing a venue with this kind of atmosphere immediately feels like a natural fit for creative nightlife energy. Opportunities for live music collaborations are always curated carefully, but if the venue ever explores special music nights in the future, the vibe here already feels like it could support something memorable. Great spot overall and happy it was recommended.

I was excited to visit after seeing the positive reviews online. The interior is spacious and…read morecomfortable, which made for a pleasant first impression. The service was acceptable, it's more of a push-to-order style where you request what you need, which can be convenient. Unfortunately, the food was the most disappointing part of the experience. We ordered three dishes, and none of them met expectations. The dumplings were slimy, and the dough seemed undercooked. The squid was extremely chewy, and the chicken was dry and lacked seasoning. Overall, several items tasted as though they may have been previously frozen. It's possible that this was simply an off experience, but based on this visit, I don't see myself returning.

Popped into this place for our last meal before leaving AZ and it did not disappoint! We were the…read morefirst people in. When we walked in it had a very fishy smell, so it kind of made us second guess our choice. But we went for it anyhow. The greeter/server was very pleasant and sat us. It was very clean inside with ample space between seat. We browsed through the menu and started with our usual edamame and pot stickers. The edamame was salted well throughout where a lot of places just put the salt on top only. We ordered a couple varieties of sake which were both good. Out of all of the things we ordered the karange skewer was just a little more oily than were use to, but still good. The spicy salmon roll had really great flavor and the lollipop roll was probably one of the better versions that we have had. The musubi was giant to say the least, it was good, but offered a bit too much rice. Overall the food and service was great and we were very happy that we ended up here!

Awesome late night spot, for decent quality Japanese eats, and in the Tempe-Scottsdale area. Zu…read moreIzakaya was a solid post-study dinner spot when I was a student, and this time it definitely held up! We were nearby for a show, and decided to stop in on a Wednesday evening for a late dinner with some friends. They have a good happy hour menu, and my friends ordered off there, but I was craving sushi so I got the nigiri omakase. It came with miso soup, which I enjoyed, definitely hard to go wrong there. The sushi itself was decent, nothing crazy, but definitely better than grocery store quality. The tuna and salmon pieces were a little fishy, maybe not the freshest, but it was also quite late (~10pm) so I wasn't expecting too much. Beautifully presented, and the cuts were quite large which was nice! The food came out pretty fast, and the service was pleasant. The restaurant vibes are pretty dark, and moody. The bathroom was kind of scary personally, super dark and a little messy, so I decided to wait till I got home. Overall, a solid experience, and definitely a good choice if I am in the area.