The food is authentic and amazing The servers were welcoming and so polite. During COVID19, it has been pretty hard for me to find the authentic food with nice service. Finally, I found my go to Korean restaurant. Although it is pretty far from my house, it is worth it to go to this place rather than trying any random foods!!! read more

Daol Tofu - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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One of the best Korean restos I had! The price was really good for the quality of the food and the quantity of serving. Everything was tasty and delicious but my favorite was the dolsot seafood bibimbap. Will definitely come back! read more

For the past 10 years my family and I have always gone to Pyeong Chang Tofu House, which is down the street. The neighborhood has picked up and it's gotten a lot busier than it used to be. The wait is usually pretty long, which makes it tough with kids. It's also kind of a chaotic atmosphere being so busy and tightly packed into a small space. My wife finally convinced me to try something new. She found Daol Tofu after looking online. I wish I would have tried earlier. The food is just as good, the wait is not too bad, atmosphere is much more civilized, and the staff are all really nice and personable. This is definitely our go to spot, at least for the next 10 years. :) read more

I went for a weekday lunch and order the beef soondubu. It was warm & satisfying on a cold day, the tofu chunks were nice and hearty. The meal also came with an astounding 13 different banchan (including a pajeon one which was quite good). In fact, it was all yummy. It was quite the smorgasbord for one person! I'm definitely coming back again. read more

Daol Tofu - Banchan spread - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

One of my favorite Korean establishments in Oakland. They have authentic Korean items to choose from, such as: stews, bibimbap, bbq, jeon (pancakes), and grilled fish. Pluses: - lady working there is always friendly - bathroom is clean and spotless - barley tea hits the spot - food is always consistent - food is high quality, tastes like home cooking - generous portions with wide variety of banchan; received 11 dishes of banchan when I dined in - for delivery/takeout orders, food is well packed- no spills or leaks - they offer a lollipop post meal Drawbacks: - none - only wished that they had more customers, was quite lonely eating there by myself at lunch on a Sunday - food appears to be more popular with the older crowd, not many young folk there during dinner For those who crave authentic Korean food, I would highly recommend this place. Faves include: Tofu Buchim, Kimchi Pancakes, Kimchi Stew, Samgyetang, Jjin Mandu, Sundubu, Grilled Mackerel Please support this place during this pandemic! read more

So. Many. Banchan. And all of them are fantastic, the dried radish best of all. The banchan are better and more plentiful than any other Korean restaurant I've been to in the area. I usually go during weekday lunch hours, which are pretty lowkey. The soft tofu is wonderful with deep flavor. Pretty authentic. And the atmosphere is very relaxed. Definitely worth a visit if you like traditional Korean food. read more

Been here just a few times- we had a variety of food, and it was all tasty. Ready for pickup at the promised time, even on a busy Friday evening. One of the best features is the parking lot on the side of the building- a rarity in Temescal, and makes parking a breeze for pickup orders. We used to go to the other tofu stew spot on Telegraph, but Daol is a little less expensive and seems just US good. read more

One of the best korean restaurants in the East Bay. The interior is cozy and I seem to only go in when they're not busy (++ bonus points for this). Service is great, thank you to the waitresses for always being attentive! The banchan is diverse, and the food comes out in a mannerly time. My dad and I love the seafood pajeon. We also get either the bulgogi or kalbi with soondubu. Years ago, there used to be another Korean restaurant next door but now it's a newer establishment. We tried both and definitely prefer coming here for the cozy atmosphere, kind employees, and good food. read more

Ordered takeout during shelter in place and the food was amazing!! We ordered mostly veggie dishes (kimchi fried rice, tofu bibimbop and veggie noodles) plus the short ribs and everything was absolutely delicious and so flavorful. The order also came with scrumptious side dishes. Overall, excellent place for takeout with big portions to stay in for a while. Will definitely order again soon and look forward to dining in when they reopen! read more

Daol Tofu - Variety of veggie dishes (kimchi rice, tofu bibimbop, veggie noodles) plus the marinated shore ribs - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

The food is really good, I was a bit sceptical as I normally eat at the other tofu house right down the street. Boy am I glad my wife took me here, the food is good, the service is good and so is the atmosphere. Will be coming back for sure! read more

Daol Tofu - Combos! Soft tofu with spicy chicken, spicy pork and non spicy chicken. Small order of steamed dumplings so so so good! - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

After my roommate ordered from Daol 3 times in 2 weeks, I knew I needed to try for myself. He recommended getting the tofu soup combination. We ordered 2 of the combinations (one spicy pork and one bulgogi). We also ordered a kimchi pancake (jeon) and steamed dumplings (mandu). It was way too much food for 2 people. 2 people could easily share a combination. We had rice bowls for lunch the next day and still have a full container of sundubu for another meal. Everything was very tasty, except maybe for the spicy pork (not spicy). The bulgogi was pretty standard bulgogi. The dumpling were fresh, but not amazing. For me, the draw of Daol is the affordability for a tasty meal. I'll definitely order again when I need a feast! read more

I've heard Oakland's Korean food game is STRONG. There are so many options, after researching I finally decided with Daol Tofu. Parking isn't too bad- there are metered parking and free parking in the neighborhood streets (3mins walk). Service was kind of slow. There were like 12 banchan dishes! The kimchi was average, nothing really stood out. Love the variety but it really wasn't amazing. But their portion sizes are crazy! We were so stuffed after this meal. What we ordered: Kalbi (lunch price is only $15)- this was good, tender and thick cut of meat. Perfectly marinated. 8/10 [Vegan and Vegetarian] Vegetarian kimchi tofu soup- flavorful but a bit watery and not too salty. Needed more spice and kimchi flavor. 6/10 Tofu and vegetable bimbibap- soooo many veggies this was sooo good until I got to the bottom and saw a puddle of oil which didn't seem so appealing anymore 8/10 Japchae- the best way to cook japchae is to cook the noodles and let it set and then mix in the sauce, they decided to stir fry the noodles therefore it wasn't springy and all I taste is soy sauce. Oh for vegetarian option, ask them to remove the beef. 6/10 Overall, it's a good place for lunch. They offer lunch specials on galbi, bulgogi, etc. Lots of bimbibap and hot stone pot options too. read more

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I lived in LA Koreatown for 7 years and since moving back to the Bay, I've been so disappointed by the Korean food. Daol Tofu is the first Bay Area Korean restaurant that made me feel "at home" like back in Ktown. Upon walking in, I felt like I had been transported back to LA. The banchan selection was fresh and plentiful. My favorite is the soy sauce potato dish. We ordered two items: Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap and Soon Dubu. Both were excellent, particularly the bibimbap. It also comes in an extra large portion size and these two dishes are more than enough for 3 adults. Great value, authentic flavor, and friendly service. read more

Had a really great lunchtime experience this past Saturday. I found street parking pretty quickly in a residential area around the corner on 43rd and was allowed my choice of seating when I walked in. Highlights? Service is really attentive and friendly as well; the restaurant interior has a clean, minimalist, modern look without being cold and sterile; the menu covers all the bases and even includes some house specials without being overwhelming; prices are very reasonable; the ban chan spread is quite impressive; I received a 10% off the next visit coupon when the waitress brought the bill; and, their japchae and bulgogi bibimbap, my two favorite Korean dishes, are delicious! Since my first visit I've been back with another friend for dinner. She got one of the soondubu-jjigae (soft tofu stews) and was very happy with it. All in all, this place will definitely satisfy any Korean food cravings! read more

This is one of our family's favorite Korean BBQ restaurant in Oakland. I highly recommend this place, their food is amazing and the energy is welcoming and really helpful. We absolutely love the seafood pancakes, marinated short ribs, their house special is always on point, and they have a great selection of Korean beer! Their portions are large, we always share them amongst 4 people. I just tried the seafood soft tofu soup for the first time for pick up and tasted really good when I got home. We will continue to hold our family celebrations here! read more

I'm puzzled by the other good Yelp reviews, maybe they got a different waitress and different food. The bulgogi was very dry. The waitress who helped us was very hard to communicate with. I wanted to order a bulgogi & tofu soup combo and I asked if I could customize my tofu soup and she said yes. But I still ended up with a combo and a separate soup so I got way too much food. The five of us received one banchan, little side dishes, and they were all good. We finished them quickly but the waitress never came back to refill it. There were only two tables in total but we couldn't find her until after we've finished eating. read more

This is the first time that makes mad and leave a bad comment on a restaurant. I have been waiting for 20 mins at the front desk though there are a few available tables. When I finally seated, nobody cared!! I told the waitresses(3 of them , different ones) that I was ready to order, but NO ONE helped me and let me wait 15 mins. And they served those who came after me in advance! That's what I can't tolerated! Then I left. No recommendations for such a restaurant. BTW, not sure if it's discrimination but the parties that they served is a Korean party, because the one waiting behind me(an Indian girl) and me(two Chinese) are not served. read more

Daol Tofu is Hancook, next door, has all these rave reviews and ended up being poorly made, burnt food. So we tried Daol Tofu next and it was delicious. Like my grandma makes at home. The japchae, la galbi, banchan and tofu stew were all so good. I was stuffed and wanted to keep eating. Good service, looked like other tables had a wide variety of dishes too. Definitely come try it! read more

only one person working but she was very attentive. the combo was enough to feed two people. overall: great location & food! read more

I'm this location there used to be another Korean restaurant that was like my home. My sister and I would go twice a month, on the regular, and the owner would bring batches of her old kimchi out for us. It was perfect. So when that resultant closed and this new one opened, I sort of refused to go. Nothing could compare. But I finally went and it was actually quite good. The seafood pancake was just so nicely crisped and the sauce it came with what a little more interesting than your regular joint. The dolbi, the dolsot bibimbap was also quite nice though I think the sauce it comes with was a little bland. The kimchi jjigae was the star for me, sour and bright. The banchan was quite nice. I though the kimchi could have been fermented a bit more, it was that fresh kimchi that has no sparkle. Service was great! Young staff that as friendly and helpful. So, just two weeks after going for the first time, I'm going for my 2'd time. Maybe this will be my spot again? We shall see. Prices seem fair. And they have outdoor seating too. read more

They make their banchan so well! I come here for the spicy soft tofu stews or soondubu. I've eaten here three times and can say the food is delicious and consistent. The quality of the food is great and the restaurant is clean and tidy. I want to try other items on their menu, but the soft tofu stew is hard to resist. Love it here! read more

This is a nice family owned restaurant with delicious Korean comfort food. I went to check out Daol Tofu with my partner and we ordered the mackerel and galbi off the lunch menu, which was delicious and the service is great. You feel right at home and well protected & safe with the cleanliness especially during the pandemic. We ordered the kimchi pancake to take on the go which was a perfect evening snack. Recommend checking this place out! read more

Daol Tofu - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

I was so pissed today at the restaurant. I ordered online pick up via UberEats while I was in San Francisco 30 mins before I arrived at the restaurant. The app told me my meal was ready. But when I arrived, the lady who works at the front desk told me to wait. I patiently waited for about 20 mins but they kept ignoring me. Then I approached the two ladies who were actively serving the dine in customers and they still chose to ignore me. So I ended up calling UberEats to cancel my order. When I was waiting, another customer went in and picked up her order in about 5 mins. I don't know what's going on with this restaurant. I still love Korean food, but I will never ever step in this restaurant again. Advice to the restaurant: If you can't make the food, don't accept the order!!!! Everyone's time is valuable!!!! If I'm a Uber driver, I could make nothing for the whole time I've worked. read more

Solid Korean food. This place is understated but should deserve more recognition. Selection of banchan was diverse and delicious, and they were generous with offering refills. We had the kimchi al dolsot and seafood sundubu. Staff were friendly and hospitable. read more

Just wanted to give this place a good review for letting us come in 30 minutes before closing to eat and drink, even when we thought we would only drink. They were nice, fast, and food was delicious. Japchae, kimchee fried rice, and soondubu were very tasty. They also have a parking lot in the back. Thanks Daol Tofu! read more

Daol Tofu takes over Casserole House. 12ish. empty except for one table. only one only patron while i was there. not a good sign. looked at menu. inside menu laminated by crinkled, cracked plastic pages.(recycled). lost interest in virgin eats. just looked for lunch specials eats: lunch special: Kalbi bbq (13) -6 refrerigerated, cold tasteless, banchan -2 halves strawberries, fly liked it. it went for this. -soup, mini-salad,purple rice ok. kalbi tasty sweet marindae, strong aftertaste. foodnotes: -my cellphone didn't work in here, phone worked outside. -one server only, no service beyond the usual, no check-ins. gave 15% anyways. -uphill parking space in back. doubtful repeat. understaffed back and front. read more

FIrst, I saw this place because it said it was a hot & new business. Came here for Korean casserole and immediately thought, hmm... this place looks familiar. I believe this used to be another korean, family owned place that also served korean casseroles... can't quite remember the name of it... Anyway, came in on a super rainy day and had a massive craving for korean casserole. Casserole's is essentially a pre-packed hot pot full of meats, veggies, noodles, and etc. It's the fried rice of soups. They're normally big enough to serve 3-4 people... so brace yourself if you and your hunny, alone, decide to go with this option. We ordered the bulgogi casserole. The meat itself was super tender and they were very generous with what they gave you. The flavors of the soup were pretty good as well... I did, however, get turned off by a huge lump of perilla leaf that I thought was a type of choy at first.... The perilla leaf is very good for you, but it leaves a weird taste when cooked in the soup. Here are my suggestions: - Opt to get the perilla leaves on the side - Ask for the casserole spicy - Ask for 1 or 2 raw eggs to mix into the soup as it's cooking! The location is close to MacArthur bart where I often go to pick up my boyfriend from the SF commute, so the likelihood of me coming back here is pretty likely. I'll just make sure to order it per my own suggestions next time. Otherwise, service was good. All of the banchan was good! All around- OK/ pretty good. read more

Daol Tofu - Get those perilla leaves on the side!! Bulgogi casserole. - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great place for Korean comfort food! I had the Tofu Dolsot which was served very hot in a special hot pot that crisped the rice at the bottom making some delicious crunch rice bits as I mixed it all up. I also had the Kimchi pancake which I keep dreaming about now, it was so flavorful and fluffy. Truly enjoyed lunch and looking forward to having it again Oh and the side dishes were super fresh and tasty! read more

I just got back from dinner at Daol Tofu with friends and the food was amazing!! As the waitress loaded our table with banchan, I was surprised at how many little dishes they were serving us. It felt like the magician that keeps pulling the unending ribbon from his hat. This was surprising because in my experience, Korean restaurants normally give you 5-6 small dishes. Here at Daol, the little Banchan plate filled half of our table with a rainbow of delicious variety. I ordered beef bulgogi with soup and the bulgogi was cooked just the way that I like it. The tofu soup was very flavorful and filled with spice. Overall, I feel like the food is very authentic and tasty. I love how much variety my meal offered. Each bite packed a different punch as I combo'd every bite with a different banchan choice. Amazing staff and food. Highly recommended read more

First, as an appetizer, I loved the seafood pancake. It was just the right amount of crunchiness and not too oily. The mandu guk soup was excellent too. And, I especially loved the whole chicken/ginseng stew--samgyetang--it tasted as delicious as the one I had in Seoul, Korea a few years ago. I will definitely go here again. read more

Ordered delivery from here and it was drool worthy delicious. I had the Daol Tteokbokki with cheese and ramen and it was the best Asian comfort food I've had in a long time. The Gal-Bi was also on point, but I had to save that for later as the Tteokbokki was super filling. Definitely adding this place to my delivery rotation. read more

5 stars all the way around! Came here with my small child, we were going next door but the wait was too long so we decided to come here since it's on my bookmark. And boom! I was right the food was gooooooooooood and soooooo affordable!!! And service is exceptional! They kept the banchan coming, without asking. Every time a server walk by they always ask if we need anything and they are not stingy with the banchan, they got all the favorite like anchovies, black bean, marinated leaves. Very traditional. I love it. When it comes to food, I got the combo short rib and tofu soup. Soooo good! Comes with generous portion. My baby got the kids plate with beef, and wow the amount of food! They even came with scrambled egg and seaweed. Yumm. I was definitely unsure about a $6 meal, would it be enough? And the answer is absolutely yes! Kids approved! I would definitely return after spending only 33.95 after tax for a meal for 2 and I took home half of the soup and some of the rice and meat from the kids plate. read more

My friend and I were craving Korean so were pretty stoked to check this new place out. It did the job! I got there at 5:30pm on a Monday and just one other girl was seated. I was cheerfully greeted by an older Korean woman, who ended up being the only server at the restaurant for the rest of the night. She appeared to not speak much English, but fortunately there were no communication errors. Everything on the menu looks so good! My one friend and I ended up ordering 3 items: - Japchae: solid japchae. I liked that it wasn't too greasy. - Short ribs and tofu soup combo: yum! The short ribs had great flavor and the spicy soup came with a ton of tofu. It was cool that they give you a raw egg to crack in yourself. - Beef fried rice: really delicious! I love anything with an egg on top. I definitely recommend Daol! read more

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Service - Only one waiter for the whole restaurant. That's too much for her! She was really stressed. Banchan - Much greater variety than other places. Not enough kimchi so had to ask for several refills. The pickled seaweed was the best. Vegetable Tofu Pot - More soup than ingredients. There was not much tofu. read more

Daol Tofu - Tofu pot - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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You've probably seen from a few of my reviews that my yardstick for Korean food is the time I spent in LA eating in K-town (which is a pretty high bar!) This place is the first Korean restaurant in the East Bay that could hold its own down there. Great tofu soup, and one of the best banchan spreads in the area. Their kim chi is especially good. I usually go for the combo which includes your choice of one of their tofu soups and some kind of protein (bulgogi, kalbi, etc.) The service here can get a little slow when it gets busy, but it's mainly due to the fact that it appears to be a small staff (perhaps even family owned?) The service is extremely friendly however. Currently my go-to Korean place around here. Highly recommend. read more

This might be my new favorite Korean restaurant! I don't know how I've never tried this place. Banchan galore! Usually at least one dish is off but every dish we ordered was so good! We ordered two combo dishes for the three of us and it was plenty. You can pick any of the soup options on the menu for the combo. Also ordered the stir fried squid and vegetables and that was our favorite. Waitresses were super nice and happily replenished our banchan. I will definitely be coming back to try other dishes. read more

Daol Tofu - Dum Dums with your check :) - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

I went to Daol Tofu for outdoor dining during lunch and the experience was great: food was delivered fast, portions were generous (excellent price given the portion size!), service was very friendly, social distance and sanitation protocols were all followed. If you crave Korean food, if you want to try some unique Korean dishes like Bo Sam, or if you want to support a restaurant that is providing meals to Korean seniors in Oakland, Daol Tofu is the place to support! I highly recommend it! read more

Late afternoon lunch. I'm glad they offered the lunch special up to 2:00 pm, these range from $9 to $13. The dinner ranges are slightly higher, from $12 up to $24. I ordered the Kalbi box lunch and the beef was tender, marinated and grilled just the way I like it. I'm not sure how much large portion the dinner sizes for the main entree but the lunch was generous. The banchan sides were also offered in the lunch special but the more the better. The banchan was not too garlicky and the kim chee did not knock your socks off. I know Koreans like their food spicy but I'm more a lightweight in that department. I think the food can be more spicy and flavorful if requested. I will have to come back and try out the extensive menu. In this area there are alot of Korean restaurants so it very competitive trying to get the customers to visit. Matter of fact there is a Korean restaurant right next door with a Yelp sticker on the window. Very friendly service and worth returning to. read more

Daol Tofu - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Excellent food. Great service. There's a nice parklet outside where you can enjoy the fresh air. I have been going to this restaurant for years. I highly recommend it. read more

This is my first visit dine in after the street fair. I was so surprise with so many Banchan I got, I love it. The BBQ chicken was so good, well marinated. The soft tofu very tasty. If you are more than 1 person, they have combo meal (BBQ dish+soft tofu) for $20ish, not bad, that's average price for Korean Food. read more

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