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    Daol Tofu

    4.4 (309 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DAOL TOFU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Beef tofu soup
    Billy L.

    My partner and I were craving soup and sundubu sounded perfect. Most places usually charge around $16-20 for tofu soup, but I happened to check out this spot in Oakland since I know there is an area filled with Korean restaurants. To my surprise, their online menu showed a lunch special for sundubu at $13.99 and it already included meat and an egg. That is such a great deal because a lot of places charge extra for the egg. Another bonus is that they offer their lunch specials even on weekends. We came on a Sunday right when they opened at 11am. A sweet older Korean lady helped us and she was so kind. I ordered the beef sundubu and my partner got the chicken sundubu. The banchan came out first and wow, these were some of the best I have had. Everything was flavorful and seasoned well, not bland like you sometimes get at other places. The mushroom banchan really stood out and became one of our favorites. I also loved the pasta with peas, corn, and vegetables. Honestly, every single dish was tasty. Then our piping hot tofu soups arrived. They gave us a raw egg on the side to crack into the soup, which I really appreciated. I ordered mine spicy, but next time I will probably go for extra spicy since I like a lot of heat. Another nice surprise was that the soup had vegetables in it. Many tofu soup restaurants only add tofu and the meat you pick, but here they also included zucchini which gave it more flavor and texture. I cannot wait to come back to try either their lunch box special or another tofu soup. It might sound cliché, but if I could give more than five stars, I definitely would.

    Galbi tang, spicy cold noodles
    Anny Yirong W.

    We had the galbi tang and spicy cold noodles with beef at Daol Tofu in Oakland. The galbi tang was rich and comforting, the broth had deep flavor, and the short ribs were tender and satisfying. The spicy cold noodles were refreshing with just the right kick, perfectly balanced with the sliced beef. Service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly. The vibe felt cozy and casual, a great spot for comforting Korean food in the neighborhood.

    Veggie Pancake
    Duha S.

    The portions here are amazing. You can see the size of our bowls vs the utensils. We had many left overs . The sides were super tasty and everything was cooked very well. I complained that the food was not salty enough but my friend said it was perfectly salty. We went at 5pm on Saturday and were the first people in the restaurant. We were quickly greeted and sat and soon people began to trickle in. It was mostly families and locals. The food is well priced for the portions (25$ for rice dishes and 18 for pancake). It is a large indoor space but still cozy.

    Ham and Cheese Dolsot
    Nancy P.

    Great lunch specials with ultra fresh banchan! Service is quick and friendly. Prices are great too and the bill comes with little dum dum lollipops. Meals also come with a hot, refreshing radish soup which I love to eat with the rice.

    Banchan
    Krupa T.

    There is only one person at the front of the house but she is on top of it! We never felt that the service was lacking. It seems like very authentic shop and the food was delicious! My bibimbap got an amazing rice crust and the gochujang added a wonderful flavor to the whole meal! The banchan was delicious too! I would love to go back and try more!

    Banchan (small plates - all delicious!0 and pajeon (egg, seafood pancake)
    Riffi O.

    This restaurant is a neighborhood gem. We've eaten here several times and always are surprised it isn't busier, which is why I'm writing a review. If you like Korean food, or if you want to try Korean food, come here! We always order a pajeon (egg pancake) with seafood and bibimbap. Both delicious and enough for two dinners. Service is good, owners are very nice. Highly recommend!

    Ban Chan
    Karen L.

    The food and service was good. I liked that the tofu stew and kale was a combo meal. It was reasonably price. I definitely be back.

    Dakgogi Dolsot
    Renny T.

    Daol Tofu is a hidden gem on the Telegraph avenue in Oakland. Their side dishes are so good! It's always tasty and fresh. The place is warm and clean! Meals are well made and taken care of. The portions are not so huge yet very fulfilling and delicious! Quality over quantity, i believe! Perfect portion, perfect taste! I usually get their Hot stone bibimbap and it is delicious! The other day, i got their kimchi soup and it was yummy but the downside is it came in a pretty small bowl. I just wished the portion was little bigger since it's a soup. I think their pricing is quite decent for what they bring out on the table. Service is kind and friendly. Come with your friends and family! I love this place!

    Ashley C.

    I always have a good time at Daol Tofu. No frills, homey, and pure comfort. I've gotten their combos with barbecue and a stew and love the options they provide at a good price! There are so many flavors of jigae, or stew, and they are so flavorful with fast service. My favorite part about Korean food is the spread of banchan and Daol nails it with so many options! I find they are super generous which is refreshing as it feels many restaurants tend to skimp out on this critical component of Korean food and dining, especially at more trendy or popular places. No, they're not the most flashy restaurant on Telegraph, but I feel comforted by the space and the food, thank you for fulfilling my comfort food needs!

    Roselyn D.

    Prices are pretty good, and the ban chan is amazing! We got the kimchi and pork tofu soup (pork was super tender!!!) and the jigae, which was also yummy! Street parking seems like it can be a bit difficult but we had no issues on a Tuesday night

    Bulgogi Jeongol
    Wesley L.

    After being turned away from another local Korean restaurant, it was a pleasant surprise for Daol to accommodate a reservation for my group of 9 family meal! One thing I've seen in other reviews and in my own experience was the presentation and complementing tastes from their banchan (side dishes). Aside from generous refills and options they had, their entrees stood well on their own. They are perfectly sharable and have tons of different Korean dishes based on what mood you're in from soup and rice dishes to savory pancakes and stews. The staff was attentive to us the whole time and made sure we had every need met. And additional rice here was only $1.50 which is a fraction of what other restaurants charge for an Asian meal staple. I'll definitely be back for their lunch special and hope to try more dishes.

    Sides
    Ray T.

    My fam and I were craving that small shop / hole in the wall korean vibe and tastes. This place hit the spot. The beef bulgogi, Galbi, and seafood pancakes were all great with a nice char. Not too sweet, not too salty. The soup and tteokbokki were pretty good as well. Our server was polite and patient. Unfortunately, he forgot to give our soups or salads with the lunch specials and we only remembered after leaving. Bummer, I was hoping to try the soup! The place was not busy. I went at 12 pm Wednesday and there was only 1 customer. Always nice not having to wait.

    beef and kimchi soft tofu stew lunch special with steamed rice and sides included. I got 3 servings out of it for myself!
    Rosaline N.

    Best Korean soft tofu soup in the East Bay for the price, quality and quantity (even the lunch menu includes good portions of 3 sides of banchan). The staff is always friendly and inviting. The regular staff, a young lady who took my order, was very patient in taking my order with extra care and special requests accommodated without any mistakes, which I really appreciate. My sick son asked for K soft tofu stew as a comfort meal and I instantly thought of Daol Tofu since I didn't have time to cook it myself. That's high praise as I am comparing theirs to my own home cooked recipe. They have quite a good choice of authentic Korean soups, stews and protein dishes at a reasonable price, again for the quality and quantity is excellent. Korean restaurant meal prices have risen up quite a bit in today's economy... as so has other Asian restaurants prices but I notice that especially of K restaurants bc K meals are one of our top favorite of Asian foods. The area of Telegraph Ave have become sketchy but once you walk inside this restaurant, it instantly becomes quaint and comfortable. I dropped in to order to go this time and while I was waiting, I was offered water or tea. I always get the feeling that the atmosphere of this restaurant is naturally nice. Below pic is 1/3 of the portion from my 1 lunch special order! Of course my growing teenage son devoured his tofu stew in one go at Medium hot, which is too hot for me, he was full and happily satisfied. Mild already has enough kick to it!

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    Ask the Community - Daol Tofu

    Are there any vegan options? Thanks.

    You can get the dol sot bibimbab with tofu, no egg. The soup they served was vegan according to the waitress. All but two of the banchan were vegan. The kim chee pancake was delicious but I did not ask about eggs as I'm vegetarian. The waitresses… 

    Normally when we order squid from here it's in a spicy red sauce. However, today it was in a very sweet brown sauce. Does anyone know if they changed their menu?

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    Randomly decided to stop by, and I'm so glad I did! The chicken katsu was delicious, especially…read morewith their sauce, and the potato salad was so good. Everything had the perfect amount of flavor without being too heavy or overpowering. The service was wonderful too. Everyone was so friendly and made the whole place feel warm and welcoming. I only wish I had checked this place out sooner! Definitely coming back.

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