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    BCD Tofu House

    4.0 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Soup
    Closed 10:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Emily N.

    BCD is a favorite classic, usually there's a line out the door but I came for dinner on a weekday and got a table within a couple minutes! Service was great and food came out fast! The banchan small plates were refillable, I got the bulgogi combo with seafood tofu soup. Everything was delicious and for $30 I had this meal for leftovers as well! Very affordable and worth it!

    Em R.

    Came here for late night eats on a Friday night. Service was good, casual spot, the perfect comfort food after drinking. So good!

    Kimchi pancake + banchan (small side dishes)
    Lailah J.

    Manhattan, NY (Koreatown) - I love BCD and frequent the one in Fort Lee pretty regularly, but for years have assiduously avoided this NYC location as it's always a madhouse every time I've come here for dinner with friends or co-workers, and because there are so many other great Korean options on this strip. But there's no denying that BCD has upped their soondubu game considerably in the last decade+ with a thicker, more deeply flavored broth, and now easily rivals my longtime favorite and gold standard, the OG So Kong Dong in Fort Lee. Then I stumbled into a hack that changed my view: lunch! I ducked in for a late lunch on a whim while walking by one day, and this turned out to be a much chiller hour, unhurried and no reservation needed. I was promptly seated, my order taken, and the banchan swiftly laid out. The banchan spread is solid across the board (the little fried fish does nothing for me, but seems to be a highlight for everyone else). I especially love the kimchi, near-perfect IMO, and the pickled cucumber. There's a modest lunch discount, which is a nice bonus for someone who likes to order aggressively. I usually get an oyster, seafood, or assorted soondubu (with a raw egg cracked in), danger spicy of course! Or go the C1 combo route with a galbi (marinated bbq beef short ribs) + smaller soondubu. It's an enormous amount of food, so I take most of the galbi home and feel no shame about it. The galbi, by the way, has also gotten noticeably better over the years - meatier, tender, and the flavor is on point. I've also enjoyed their bibimbap, bulgogi, jap chae, and seafood pancake. Finally, let's talk heat - this chili-head loooves fire! And BCD's danger level is one of the rare instances where the spice level actually meets my punishing tolerance for heat, not some pretense at "American spicy.," despite this being a chain. Their danger level actually means business and brings tears to my eyes, literally. It's still not my favorite place ambience wise, and dinner remains a contact sport I've mostly opted out of, as gone are the days that I can tolerate a culinary mosh pit, and any wait longer than 10 minutes (and only for a superlative place) will trigger an automatic ejection of my presence. But for lunch? Unexpectedly great. 4 stars for dinner, 5 for lunch.

    Mushroom Tofu Soup
    Marisa M.

    Came here at 4:30 during the week with two friends and was promptly seated. One friend was late but as long as we ordered for her they allowed us to sit. The service was friendly and did not rush us. I got the mushroom tofu soup and kept it vegetarian with water based broth which surprisingly was still very flavorful. Silken tofu was good, the mushrooms cooked perfectly. I don't eat much of the banchan usually, I do like the cucumbers. The fish smelled fishy to me. It's cozy inside, lots of wood. There is one bathroom in the back. Tables are close together, some have dividers We split the bill and for one meal and tip it was $27

    Menu (1/2) as of 8/16/26
    Winston L.

    No frills Korean food at its best! We got the Naengmyeon and LA Galbi Combo, and the Seafood Pancake. Solid banchan selection with one fried fish per person. We refilled it at least 5 times (no refills for fried fish). Everything was prepared wonderfully and delivered quickly. Only drawback was that the noodles were icy cold (because of the icy broth), and thus were a bit difficult to eat straight out of the bowl. Will definitely be back!

    Jessica Z.

    Love love love the tofu stew in this establishment. I usually get the seafood tofu stew. I've been here quite a few times and the service here was always 10/10. I was seated immediately and ordered promptly. The best part of dining here is the ban Chan. You get the typical beans, kimchi, egg, fish. The ban Chan here is so delicious. The ambiance here is quite nice. The seats are comfortable and there is a fantastic vibe to the atmosphere. Pricing is comparable to other Korean spots in this area but I feel like you really get a bang for your buck at this restaurant.

    hot stone bibimbap
    Lisa S.

    The food was solid, the atmosphere was exactly perfect for an earlybird dinner reunion of college friends that happened to be taking place between World Cup matches (so the place was full but there was no line when we arrived; when we left there was an outdoor queue with a stanchion separation for groups of 1 or 2, vs 3+). The servers kept things moving but with very minimal interference and no extra visits; we would have liked a little more attention when we finished some of the banchan and kind of expected they would be replenished, but we certainly were fine without it. And the entrees were delicious and even with other tables almost on top of each other it never felt crowded due to partitions that I saw them remove for some larger groups needing tables "together", and I never felt part of someone else's dinner convo. Presentation was amazing and food was delicious - Soon Tofu Soup with seafood for me, which arrived bubbling like a cauldron. It came with a raw egg that you crack into the soup and let it cook to your level of doneness. Hubs got hot stone bibimbap and as we all know the crispy rice is the best part of it... it's just tough to separate it from the actual stone dish so you can eat it, especially if you wait until it cools and fuses. If I was there with more stomach space I wanted to try the galbi, and in fact there's a weekday lunch combo that could facilitate that.

    Bibimbap Combo Assorted Tofu Soup
    Sue K.

    I am not a bibimbap lover but this bibimbap was perfect for me. I didn't even add Kochujang sauce but it was good. The service was pretty good. I was thankful that we were seated in the back with little more room so it was a big plus. We also ordered Haemulpajoon which was decent.

    Bonchon
    Phil L.

    The bonchon was unique and different compared to what's typically being served in the Bay Area. What surprised me was the hot dog bonchon, which looks simple to prepare at home. The tofu stew was not bad, but it could use aromatics and addition of zucchini to make it a balanced.

    This came out ahead of my meal, complimentary
    Reagan N.

    There are two fully vegan options on the menu, one is cold and the other is hot. I ordered the cold one. I enjoyed most everything and left unable to finish. The portions/amount of food is huge.

    Standard banchan
    Anita J.

    The space is very large but because they are so popular, there will be a line for popular times. They have 2 separate lines for parties of 2 and parties of 3+. Our party of 2 got there around 5:30pm on a weekend and thankfully only waited a few minutes. Great deal on food! They are very generous with the banchan. The seafood soondubu stew was very seafood-y (which I liked). Everything was very good. You can control the spice level - beware, the spicy levels are quite spicy!! Can't wait to return!

    sophie y.

    This will be the third or fourth time for me to go to this specific BCD tofu house. The Galbi never disappoints. It is always well marinated and very juicy and tender. It is perfectly grilled with a little bit of the burned sides. I chose the assorted tofu stew with mild, which keeps me from sweating too much from the spice. The portion is really big for me too that I can do takeout for another meal.

    L.A. Galbi, Dumpling Tofu Soup, Seafood Pajeon
    Rebekah P.

    BCD Tofu House continues to keep its Korean eatery traditions despite becoming an increasing tourist attracting restaurant. Casual restaurant with no frills attached, menus in Korean and English, endless banchan with unsolicited refills, attentive servers who never check in but are by your side the moment you need them. If you know, you know. The galbi and tofu stew are always delicious, but this visits highlight is the seafood pajeon. Such a hit. Always so crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and filled with seafood. So delicious! Of course there is always a wait. We went on a Saturday Night at 7:30. We were told 1 hour wait and we stood outside behind 5 parties of 4-5 in front of us. 3 parties gave up and left. We were seated in 20 mins total. I encourage people to just deal with the wait - it is almost always faster than they estimate! It was my first time sitting on the 2nd floor which I preferred over sitting downstairs because it's a bit more quiet and chill. 1st floor is packed and busy. Regardless that's all part of how casual this dining experience is.

    Assorted Tofu Soup

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    BCD Tofu House Reviews in Other Languages

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    Do they take reservations?

    No, it's first come first served

    What vegan options are available here?

    There are plenty of vegan options! For appetizers, they have tofu bites, tofu japchae, and vegetable dumplings. For main courses, I recommend the Hot-Stone Bibimbap Combo without beef and egg, and ask for a water-based broth for the Soon Tofu. They… 

    Is banchan included when ordering an entree for delivery or takeout?

    Yes, banchan are included!

    Are there any vegan options?

    Yes ,they do have a vegan option

    What months do they offer the seasonal cold buckwheat noodles?

    I'm meeting with my friends today. I'm new to this restaurant. What is the best meal to order here?

    Get the “soon tofu” dish (it means soft tofu soup). You can pick which toppings go inside & the spice level. Then the rest of the side dishes and rice come with the order! Good luck!

    Are the side dishes unlimited at this location like all the other bcd houses?

    Yes they are!

    Do they have marinated raw crabs?

    No they don't.

    Is this vegetarian / vegan friendly?

    Yes. This place is famous for the tofu soup. You can order without the meat.

    Is there any Vegan options, e.g. the Tofu Soup is in water base instead of Chicken broth?

    Oh yeah! Just tell them ahead of time and they work with you

    Can I order NO spice for the tofu soups(soondobu)? Is their soondobu really salty?

    Yes, non-spicy!

    Do they have WiFi? If so, what is the password?

    I think you have to ask the workers there for the password. I usually just ask anu waiter/waitress.

    Is this restaurant expensive?

    Not expensive especially on weekdays when they have they're dinner combos!!! Definitely take advantage of those combo deals! You get a meat dish, Tofu soup and white rice! I recommend going with a group of friends and ordering a variety of different… 

    What broth do they use for the vegetable soon tofu?

    I think it's chicken broth but not 100% sure.

    I'd like to ask that is there any private room?

    No.

    Do they accept American Express?

    Yes!

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    Kame - Spicy Tonkotsu * Food IG: @eat_with_lily

    Kame

    4.4(977 reviews)
    0.6 miChelsea
    $$

    We happened on this spot on the way to a show, and so happy we did. Such a cozy small dining room,…read moretastefully and simply designed. Everything was delicious! I had the classic Tonkatsu Ramen, with an egg - The pork ws seared and still so tender! The broth was very flavorful. My husband has a salmon rice bowl, and he loved it. He said the fish was cooked perfectly! We started with veggie gyoza, and they do them in a very interesting way. Very flat and all fried together. We were surprised when they brought them, but they were awesome! we were. fan of this style almost immediately! The waiter gently recommended the pork gyoza (his preference) but not everyone at the table eats meat, so we stayed with the vegetable. We really enjoyed our meal! everything was quick, the service was above and beyond, we would happily return!

    Overall: 3 stars…read more Small calm restaurant with lots of options for our vegetarian friends. As a non-vegetarian though, from my small sample size, I was not too eager to want to try more nor come back, although it doesn't taste bad. Gyudon - This bowl had more onion than beef, which is not ideal for a fulfilling main. The poached egg is impressively petite, and the bowl otherwise has a pleasant sweetness to it. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

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    Kame - Inside the restaurant

    Inside the restaurant

    Kame - KAME Salad

    KAME Salad

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    ICHIRAN Midtown

    ICHIRAN Midtown

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.2 miMidtown West
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    I heard of this type of dining being common in Japan. When I was recommended this place in NY, I…read moreknew I had to check it out! Having your own little private booth made it feel unique compared to a typical ramen restaurant. I only waited around 5-10 minutes for dinner which wasn't too bad. I got the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen, and everything about it hit the spot. The broth was super flavorful and savory with the perfect amount of saltiness. It was rich without being overwhelming, and the portion was just right for me. The overall atmosphere was casual and chill. There is a self-serve water station and hand sanitizer available. You don't really interact with the staff. They would open the window and put your food on your table. There is a call button if you need to order more food, but overall, not much interaction. Perfect for solo dining!

    - Food was obviously amazing. I should've gotten the double serving of the ramen noodles, but I…read morewent against it because I knew I was walking a lot today and I didn't want to feel sluggish. - Forgot the pork name, but it was a fine addition on the side. I could've ordered the rice along with it, but I didn't want to do carbs on carbs especially with all the walking in the city. - Matcha beer was exactly what I thought it would be. Match + Beer. Refreshing and it was a good decision because it reached 90F that day. - Service was fast. We got our food within 5 mins of sitting down. - Place is exactly like those YouTube videos where they show what they eat either here in NY or Japan. Great lighting and I forgot to add the water dispenser is right behind you so you can easily refill yourself. I was expecting a hot water dispenser right next to you and matcha powder because I've seen it in some videos, but it's not the worst thing in the world. I'd go back, but I'm not much of a city person so I don't know when that would be. I will say, ordering from a kiosk takes away from the experience of writing on the paper you see on YouTube but again, not the worst thing in the world.

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    ICHIRAN Midtown - Host area with ichiran souvenir food and trinkets

    Host area with ichiran souvenir food and trinkets

    ICHIRAN Midtown - Classic Tonkotsu Ramen

    Classic Tonkotsu Ramen

    ICHIRAN Midtown - Matcha Pudding

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