PERILLA. MUSHROOM. SOUP. With the mushroom rice, too! Side dishes were top-tier (my favorite were the steamed cabbage!). It's got a calming ambience to it too with it's high ceiling and the lit up tree inside~ I swear by this place, my mama swears by this place, and my mama's mama does, too! LOL read more

Vibey and trendy (for a tofu place), pretty solid grade of dish items offered and sure, the tofu is house made but for me that was about it. Servers seemed too busy to be attentive yet can't complain as they were doing their jobs. Seeing an OG ajussi killing the whole bottle of makgeoli with with some tofu anjoo was memorable. read more

The tofu soup was rich, spicy, and perfect with rice on a cold day The soy noodles were super chewy and savory, and honestly one of the most underrated dishes we tried. The spicy black sesame tofu with squid has creamy nutty black sesame flavor mixed with spicy sauce and tender squid that somehow worked SO well together. Super unique and really memorable. read more

Upscale Korean tofu spot with lots of veggie-forward, healthier options. Menu is extensive but easy to follow. Very busy, with a more self-service setup for utensils. Food was clean and fresh overall, though a few dishes (like the mushroom perilla) felt slightly underseasoned. Pro tip: scrape the rice from the stone pot and add hot water for scorched rice soup--don't skip this. Also seems that there are daily specials! (See pics) read more

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The house-made tofu is wonderful! However, we must have came on a bad day; service didn't even give us a beverage, let alone acknowledge us, until I flagged someone down over 20 minutes into being seated at a table.. That shrouded the entire experience for us. 직접 만든 두부는 정말 훌륭했습니다! 하지만 저희가 운이 좋지 않은 날에 방문했나 봅니다. 테이블에 앉은 지 20분이 넘도록 직원을 직접 불러 세우기 전까지는 음료 서비스는커녕 저희가 온 것조차 인지하지 못하는 듯했습니다. 그 점 때문에 식사 경험 전체가 아쉬움으로 남았습니다. read more

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A pretty good traditional Korean restaurant that serves tasty tofu stew. It was quite busy last weekend when we tried this place out and it was recommended by my friend's friend. Service was excellent and they recommended their popular dishes. The side dishes were pretty good, but limited. Portion size and price were not bad. My favorite was the oyster seaweed soon dubu with the grilled mackerel. read more

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One of the best tofu soups I've had. I was surprised that they made their tofu in house. It's a long process and most restaurants but the premade ones. We also got the seafood pancake and it was delicious! I was so surprised. It was better than most Korean tofu restaurants in California! Not only the seafood pancake but the tofu soup as well! Highly recommend when in GA. read more

Overall Solid, busy Korean tofu spot with good service and a cute, clean vibe. I came in extra excited because they make their own tofu, but the food leaned more modern and Americanized than I hoped, so I can't give it a full 5. Price and value Pricing felt average for today's economy. Not cheap, not outrageous. The in house tofu is a cool value add, even if it didn't fully hit the "wow" level I've had from tofu shops in Korea. Food and flavor The biggest thing to know: the flavor profile felt more catered to modern tastes that are sweeter and spicier rather than the more traditional OG style. That's not "bad," just different. If you're expecting Korea level authenticity and balance, set expectations accordingly. What to order Best bet: stick to the OG sundubu stews, especially the spicy options. That's where this place shines the most, and it's the safest way to have a satisfying meal here. What I'd skip The pancakes were not worth it to me. They felt too thick and batter heavy, with not enough filling for the flour ratio. I'd rather spend that stomach space on stew and tofu focused dishes. Service Service was pretty good. Staff was attentive and the overall experience felt well run. Atmosphere and wait Atmosphere was cute and clean, but it's very popular. Expect a wait unless you make a reservation ahead of time. Recommendation If you're in Georgia and craving a more authentic leaning Korean tofu experience (by US standards), this is worth visiting. Just go in knowing it's more modern, sweeter, and spicier than traditional OG style. Order the OG spicy sundubu stews, skip the pancakes, and you'll have a much better time. read more

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I happened to be in the area on a Saturday afternoon due to an appointment nearby, and I was searching for something to eat for lunch when I came across this restaurant. The staff was super sweet and welcoming, and the ambiance was chill and laid back. I ordered one of the combos: Soon Dubu and Grilled Mackerel. I was honestly blown away by the amount of food that I received for that price! They of course give you banchan, but the banchan was super fresh and clearly well prepared. Something else that they gave me that I've been wanting to try was the hot stone rice! If you've never had it before, they put the rice in a hot stone bowl (hence the name!), which makes the rice at the bottom crispy. The easy steps to enjoy it are scraping out most of the rice, pouring tea over the rice, covering it for a few minutes to let the flavors infuse with the rice, and enjoying it by mixing and scraping the crispy bits of the rice--don't worry, they provide clear instructions with images a each table. As for the tofu stew, it was perfectly prepared, and it honestly packed a punch with the flavors! Same thing for the mackerel--it was beautifully grilled and seasoned well. I wasn't able to finish all of it myself, so I definiteyly took the rest to go. I'm dying to go back and try other dishes! read more

Atlanta has a lot of good Korean food, and this place is definitely on the list for tofu stews! I ordered the spicy tofu + egg stew, and it came with crispy stone pot rice. Personally, the crispy rice was a bit too hard and dry, but it still tasted delicious. Stew was great! Pretty comparable to ones I've had in S. Korea, though maybe a tad bit less flavorful. Definitely prepare yourself for a wait if you come on a weekend or busy time, we waited around 40 min (at least Teso is next door so we shopped around!). It was busy inside so food also took quite long to come out, around 30 minutes. However, having the side dishes (banchan) to snack on while waiting was nice. read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

My husband and I stopped in on a weekend afternoon and were seated right away. The decor is modern with a zen vibe. It's very cute. As soon as we were seated and placed our order, we were served complimentary hot barley tea. Napkins and utensils are conveniently stored in the table drawer, and the servers bring plates, bowls, scissors and tongs as needed. I was a bit unsure why the bowls were provided, but the server explained that traditionally people mix the rice from the stone bowls into the regular bowls and then pour the hot barley tea into the stone bowl. This softens the crispy, slightly burnt rice crust and creates a nutty and savory tea you can enjoy. My husband and I ordered the following dishes: 1. Seafood Scallion Jeon (small size) 2. Spicy Oyster Soon Dubu with LA Kalbi Combo (He upgraded the plain rice to Umami Mushroom Rice +$2.95). 3. Grilled Eel Sot Bap Combo served with a Small Plain White Soon Dubu (I upgraded this to spicy +$1). The Seafood Scallion Jeon had a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures with a fresh scallion flavor combined with savory seafood. This was delicious and the small portion was more than enough for two people to share. The Spicy Oyster Soon Dubu was rich in flavor and had a generous amount of oysters. The LA Kalbi was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection with a satisfying smoky char. The upgrade from regular rice to the Umami Mushroom Rice for (+$2.95) added extra depth to the meal and was worth it! The Grilled Eel Sot Bap was topped with sliced ginger and scallions, then torched table-side for the final touch of sear. The result was amazing. Overall, both the food and service exceeded my expectations. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Very friendly and welcoming service, and the food warms the soul. The LA Galbi was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. My spicy sundubu was good too, but it lacked a little depth this time around. I sat alone underneath the tree, which was a lovely spot. read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Combo Two Spicy sundubu with egg, LA Galbi - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Du Bu Gong Bang is a solid tofu restaurant located in the same shopping center as Chubby Cattle Shabu, Teso, and Sweet Hut. The service we receive is great. The staff is very attentive and respectful. The interior is clean with a very nice woodsy aesthetic. Napkins and utensils are all located in a drawer at each table. Food is super tasty! The menu is extensive and there's good combo options too. * Seafood Pancake ($19.95/Large): Yummy! * Eel Combo w/ Spicy Tofu Soup ($19.95): Very filling. I recommend paying the extra $1 for spicy soup though, the plain one is super bland. Eel is good and topped with eel sauce on a bed of rice. * Galbi Combo w/ Tofu Soup ($29.95): Always a good one to order! * Oysters Combo w/ Tofu Soup ($24.99) All orders come with side dishes (kimchi, fish cake, sesame veggies, etc) and cabbage wraps. Portions are big and definitely shareable. I'm a fan! read more

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Wow...if you want a nice dining Korean style experience, this is the place to be! The ambience is very zen and relaxing. The staff are super nice and helpful. I was seated pretty quick and they immediately brought a pot of hot tea. The air was a bit stuffy as everything was made pretty hot. Luckily, today has been a pretty cold day. It is about 5:28pm and the night is drifting off to the dark. Overall, the price wasnt bad at all for the amount of food you get and I was able to bring some food to go too. I highly recommend it! read more

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This was my second time here - the first time I did not review because I think it was a fluke - service was extremely slow and disappointing on a busy day, our waitress forgot to put our order in so we sat for 1 hr waiting before they realized. They offered one of the cheaper items on their menu - a cabbage dumpling for free but it was not very good nor enough to make us feel better. The second time we were served promptly and service was good. Food is great - the black sesame tofu didn't really taste like tofu but was still good. Fried fish is delicious and so is the soondubu. Pancake is also good. I would give it 5 stars if the service wasn't terrible the first time. Pretty large restaurant and really cute/aesthetic ambiance. read more

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One of the best meals I've had in Duluth! We got the soondubu and grilled mackerel. It came with some side dishes, ssamjang, steamed cabbage, and stone bowl white rice. The grilled mackerel was soooo good. So crispy yet tender! Soondubu was really good too. Spicy one had a nice kick to it. You eat the white rice then pour hot water in the stone bowl to make a nooroongji and that with kimchi was so delicious! Highly recommend going here if you're in the area! read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Du Bu Gong Bang is a traditional Korean restaurant that you can go to when craving tofu dishes. From pan fried tofu and perilla oil appetizers to delicious soft tofu soup in various flavors and toppings, this is the perfect go to spot and a pleasant change from your normal kbbq and other Korean restaurants that serves marinated protein sides of beef (bulgogi), chicken (dukgalbi), and spicy pork (jeyuk). Today we had ordered the tofu appetizer pan fried in perilla oil, soft tofu soup with oysters and perilla leaves topping with mushroom rice, and spicy soft tofu soup. The entrees we ordered came with various side dishes that you can eat, including steam cabbage and Korean sauce where you can wrap up rice and side dishes for a mini ssam (steam cabbage wrap). Everything was delicious! Interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated, neat, and very well kept. The servers are friendly enough and do their best to tend to all your needs for a near perfect dining experience. We appreciate you Du Bu Gong Bang family for working hard and efficiently to make sure we had an amazing experience while visiting Georgia! This business is conveniently located in a plaza and offers plenty of free parking spaces. They have other restaurants in the same plaza you can try next time as well. Please let me know if this review helped and if you had the chance to dine in at Du Bu Gong Bang yet! Thanks! read more

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Do Bu Gong Bang has quickly become my favorite restaurant in the area! They make fresh tofu for the tofu soup, and the service and ambience are fantastic! The price is very reasonable as well. The restaurant reminds me of popular restaurants in Seoul! Not to mention you get unlimited yummy side dishes and barley tea! Awesome for the winter weather. read more

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My new favorite restaurant to bring my older relatives when they come to visit (don't get me wrong, I love it myself as well, but older Asians are particularly fond of it). First of all, this parking lot is officially a nightmare after all these good restaurants opened up. If possible I try to go during off times, like 3pm. But now to the food. They make their own tofu in house using high quality beans, so the texture is completely different than your supermarket tofu. It's amazing, and I'm honestly not even a big tofu fan. Their tofu appetizers with kimchi are so good. The black sesame is the way to go, I love the seared one with the crispy crunchy outside. I've tried both of their Jeon, the kimchi and the seafood, and both of them are amazing. The seafood one in particular, is honestly the best I've ever had. Crispy, plenty of seafood, and they don't fill it with dough like some places. Both the Mackerel and Galbi are made perfectly. The spicy seafood tofu soup is super delicious, though I'm not sure why they don't include an egg. I'll definitely add one next time, as it's quite spicy and can use the egg to balance it. We've also have the Dubu Jungeol and loved it. Everything is really delicious here, with a simple menu focusing on tofu but plenty of real meat options. Finally, we tried the seasonal dessert, korean street pancake with ice cream and loved it. Amazing restaurant! read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Korean Street pancake with ice cream - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

As an enthusiastic flexitarian, I love restaurants that highlight plant based protein. We ordered two bowls of soontofu, the stir-fry with squid and the cold soybean noodles. The seafood soontofu was bursting with juicy oysters and was not laden with salt and oil like other restaurants. The black sesame tofu that came with the squid was delicious. I wish they sold it and I could take some home. Unfortunately, the red pepper kochujang sauce for the stir fry was overly sweet. We upgraded one of the rice bowls to include thistle which was outstanding. The restaurant's aesthetic is lovely and clean with high ceilings. Dubu Gong Bang will surely get me through the chilly winters here with their bowls of comforting goodness. read more

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The environment is clean and comfort. Love the high ceilings and the mirrors. The service is nice, BUT there are lots of people on weekend, so you need to catch the waitress! The Black Sesame Tofu with Kimchi is good! But be careful when you cut the tofu, cuz the oil is still sizzling at the beginning. I enjoyed the light crispness of the tofu very much! It does not come with any sauce! It is intend to eat with the kimchi! However you can dip in any salty sauce (such as the sauce for the rice) and it is gonna be more flavorful! The tofu soup with oyster is great! Not like the tofu soup in other restaurants, their tofu seems hands-made! read more

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We came on a Saturday night and waited for around 20 mins to get seated for 2 people. The inside was very spacious with high ceilings and well lit. The greenery and a projected video playing on the wall gives the place a clean yet cozy vibe. The food was amazing! If you're looking for something a bit more than just soup, getting a combo is the perfect portion. I would also recommend upgrading the rice to thistle rice! The thistle rice comes in a stone pot, you can scoop out majority of the rice and pour in some hot barley tea to make porridge with the left over rice stuck to the pot! read more

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Following a roadtrip, my friend and I wanted to grab lunch on our way back to Atlanta. We were able to get seated right away for lunch on a Monday by the kind hostess. We shared their Scallion pancake (small), kalbi combo with soon dubu and ban Chan which was more than enough for the two of us. Ban chan is unlimited so we ordered another set since we had finished our first. The pancake was crispy but also chewy. There was even some octopus and oyster in it! The soon dubu was flavorful and hearty. We loved how the kalbi was cooked medium. Overall, we had a perfect experience in their slightly classy establishment. Staff were efficient and professional and the food was exceptional. Prices are very justified by the portion and I cannot wait to come again! read more

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I'm not even a big fan of tofu but I love this place lol! We make it a point to dine here every time we're in Atlanta. First off, the interior is so cute and brightly lit which I really love. The natural color theme gives the space a cozy and welcoming vibe. The staff is always so nice and accommodating. I always order the buckwheat wraps, they're so delicious with just the right amount of spice and are so flavorful. For my entrée, I usually go for the combo where you can mix and match the dubu with any of the main dishes. You really can't go wrong with any choice, you can also adjust the spicy level which I really appreciate. My boyfriend's go-to is the dubu with grilled mackerel combo, which he raves about. They also serve plenty of tasty banchan! This is one of my favorite Korean spots in Duluth, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for great Korean food and a cozy dining spot! read more

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The soondubu here is so good! Very unique compared to other places like BCD because they make their own fresh tofu and their ban chans are not the common ones you usually get. Since it's fresh tofu, they're like little tofu clouds - soft and round - instead of silky like the tubes from the store. Everyone was sooooo good; all of my friends and I were so impressed and exclaimed how this will be a go-to restaurant for us. About the food we ordered: 1) Seafood pajeon ($15) - must get! Crispy, light, filled with seafood (even whole oysters), but soft in the middle and flavorful. 2) Black sesame tofu with kimchi - pass this dish! Nothing special, exactly what it is. Kind of pricey too ($12) so would recommend you skip. 3) Oyster & seaweed soondubu ($15) - soooo good! Light broth, refreshing and packed with oysters. They do not skimp out so you really get your money's worth. 4) Pan-fried mackarel (forgot the price) - cooked to perfection! Salted just right, the skin is crispy, the fish is still juicy. This was probably my favorite item haha just wasn't expecting it to be so good. read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Inside - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

They're in the same plaza with Teso Life and Sweet Hut. It's not easy to find parking in front of the restaurant but the plaza parking lot is spacious so no need to worry about parking. We came on the weekend and didn't have to wait to have seats. The place has nice decor with artificial green but being done right so it looks nice and bright. Service is good and fast. The food ingredients and quality are good. However, as for tofu soup, it's not the soft tofu cube that most Korean places serve. The tofu texture is more broken so it threw me off a bit. The texture is like soft fish roe or soft ground meat. They also don't have spicy levels; so if you can't eat spicy food, like me, the tofu soup options get very limited. The bbq rib We had: - Oyster seaweed tofu soup + BBQ pork combo: both the seaweed and tofu are pretty broken and scattered. The texture doesn't do well with me. The taste is alright. - Pork BBQ main dish: my boyfriend likes them because they don't have bones like ribs. - Grilled croaker whole fish: this one is my favorite, slightly salty but the fish was grilled properly, crunchy on the skin and soft tender meat on the inside. You have to be careful eating since the fish is served as a whole with bone in it. Every table has its own utensil and napkin drawer, which is very convenient and saves both guests and servers the time to ask for more utensils or napkins. Each table has their own hot tea pot and cups too. Overall, I like the quality of their ingredients and the ambience and They're in the same plaza with Teso Life and Sweet Hut. It's not easy to find parking in front of the restaurant but the plaza parking lot is spacious so no need to worry about parking. We came on the weekend and didn't have to wait to have seats. The place has nice decor with artificial green but being done right so it looks nice and bright. Service is good and fast. The food ingredients and quality are good. However, as for tofu soup, it's not the soft tofu cube that most Korean places serve. The tofu texture is more broken so it threw me off a bit. The texture is like soft fish roe or soft ground meat. They also don't have spicy levels; so if you can't eat spicy food, like me, the tofu soup options get very limited. The bbq rib We had: - Oyster seaweed tofu soup + BBQ pork combo: both the seaweed and tofu are pretty broken and scattered. The texture doesn't do well with me. The taste is alright. - Pork BBQ main dish: my boyfriend likes them because they don't have bones like ribs. - Grilled croaker whole fish: this one is my favorite, slightly salty but the fish was grilled properly, crunchy on the skin and soft tender meat on the inside. You have to be careful eating since the fish is served as a whole with bone in it. Every table has its own utensil and napkin drawer, which is very convenient and saves both guests and servers the time to ask for more utensils or napkins. Each table has their own hot tea pot and cups too. Overall, I like the quality of their ingredients and the ambience and cleanliness of the restaurant. I'm not a fan of the tofu texture in their tofu soup, and the limited options on non spicy soup. I might come back mostly for the grilled croaker. of the restaurant. I'm not a fan of the tofu texture in their tofu soup, and the limited options on non spicy soup. I might come back mostly for the grilled croaker. read more

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We were there an early dinner. Only a few tables taken, no one came to seat us. Food is good as usual but service is not good that day. No one came to check on us or ask if we needed anything. Will definitely go back again for the food. read more

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Finally tried Dubu Gongbang and loved it! The fried soy balls with mozzarella were crispy and cheesy--you get a great cheese pull when they're hot. The black sesame tofu with kimchi was tasty, and the kimchi squid jeon was my favorite, especially if you like kimchi. The grilled eel and oyster rice bowls were delicious, and upgrading the tofu soup was definitely worth it. You can also choose to upgrade your rice with mushroom or seaweed instead of plain white, which is a nice bonus. The chilled soybean noodles made for a refreshing finish. Overall, clean flavors and lots of options. Will be back for sure! read more

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Food is good, but service is absolutely terrible. The tall Korean lady was our server, but it took about 25 min to order, didn't refill water, and gave us attitude when we asked to clear the table for cake. read more

Service was great. Seating was comfortable. Made us want to stay there all night. The banchan was great. However the tofu soups were nothing to speak special about. Their fried mackerel is amazing though read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Fantastic excellent quality food and service. Always my go to place for fresh Korean Dubu (tofu) read more

A new Korean spot in town so we had to check it out! Their specialty is their tofu which is made in house?! How cool! It was honestly a top tier tofu in my opinion as a tofu fanatic. The spicy soon dubu was very mid in my opinion. It lacked serious flavor but let me take a step back and tell you it was vegetarian hence water broth, which might have affected the flavor. The banchan also could have been better but it was not bad, pretty fresh. My favorite was the Japchae, it was absolutely delicious! I will go there again for that dish alone. The customer service was great, the waitress was so kind and patient! The food came out fairly quickly and the parking is plenty. The place is very aesthetic and nicely decorated. Right next to Teso! Do check them out next time you are in the area! read more

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What an incredible restaurant. This is a place where not only will you leave fully satisfied, but the food is also fresh and healthy. The service here is incredibly friendly. Enzi was absolutely wonderful. The ambience here is very relaxing and a great place to have a meal, especially after a long work week. Great to dine in by yourself, with friends, on a date, or with family. This place is such a gem, I fully intend to become a regular and to make a stop in whenever I'm on the side of town. Thank you for the incredible meal! read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Red Bean Taiyaki with Vanilla Ice Cream - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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I went here on a whim after doing a little shopping in the area and just looking up "food near me". I saw this place made their own tofu and got excited. I was vegan for about 2 years and still cook mostly meat free so I'm a big tofu girly. I've never had fresh tofu though and I've been missing out! It's so good. The spice level of the soup wasn't too much. It was delicious. The fish was also very good. It had crispy skin without the rest of it getting overcooked. I will say I've never been to a nicer Korean restaurant, usually just the stalls in H-Mart and stuff so I wasn't familiar with banchan (I've now googled it) and did have to do some people watching to make sure I wasn't eating things the wrong way but it was all so tasty. I immediately told my family we have to come here when we come down to Atlanta next. read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Kimchi soon dubu and grilled mackerel - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Much bigger restaurant than I've imagined when I walked in. Lots of seating, but it filled up very quickly! We got the soon dubu with LA galbi combo. They make their on tofu, so texture is definitely different from soondubu you'd get elsewhere. Taste is a lot softer too. But man it was spicy! My husband is good with spicy, but he even had a hard time eating it. Their LA galbi was surprisingly good, which helped balance the spiciness of the soup. read more

There are two vegan options and both are delicious! I got the mushroom tofu stew and it was warm and comforting, perfect for a rainy day. They make their tofu in-house, so it's fresh and flavorful compared to grocery store tofu. Our server (the owner?) was so kind and helpful in pointing out which dishes were vegan-friendly. Out of the side dishes, the cabbage and the dark green vegetable contain no animal products! They serve barley tea to all customers, which is of course vegan and absolutely delicious! The restaurant is beautiful and service was prompt. I'll be bringing all my friends and family here! read more

I've gone here two times and the first time was a subpar experience but I completely was convinced my second try! This place specializes in tofu and has many selections of different tofu soups as well as other dishes. I love that they make the tofu in-house here and it is a thick, firm texture unlike other soup places that tend to use silken tofu. It feels more filling and substantial. I got the spicy seafood tofu soup. It is definitely very spicy to me though. I find it spicier than other place's medium level. So refrain from ordering this if sensitive to spice. The seafood in the soup was really good, mostly many pieces of squid and shrimp. I like that the shrimp is ready to eat and I don't have to peel it myself which can sometimes get messy from a soup. The squid is cooked perfectly and not overdone or too chewy. If you like spice and seafood, you will definitely love this dish. It comes with rice (egg is extra). I also really enjoyed the banchan this time. There were different side dishes the first time I went that I liked a lot less. I loved the kimchi and the macaroni side dish. The macaroni side dish was a bit sweet- maybe a sauce made from butternut squash or sweet potato? It was the perfect complement to the spicy and savory broth. Overall, very filling and a place that sets themselves apart from the plenty of other similar restaurants in the area. The interior is also very clean and new. service was efficient. read more

Du Bu Gong Bang - Spicy seafood tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I noticed this new restaurant in Duluth, so had to check it out on my recent road trip to this Koreatown of the South... The place has a modern, minimalistic Zen vibe...with somewhat of a sleek, industrial decor. Not as big as I had anticipated, but cool. I was especially impressed with the little details, like the tables having a drawer filled with utencils and napkins! However, I thought they could have made use of some modern overhead music (think New Age would have worked well?) to complement their minimalistic decor. Maybe I was too lost with the foods, but I actually don't recall hearing any music. The biggest downside was that the seating was somewhat awkward, and not comfortable at all...very hard wood, with no cushion. Service was VERY attentive...almost too much so? There were staff members just standing and staring down the customers as they tried to eat. Did NOT like this at all. I appreciate their efforts to be attentive to the diners...but there is nothing I hate more than being watched while eating. I did not like this AT ALL. Now, the food! First of all, I didn't think I was a fan of Tofu...but I was wrong. They actually specialize in high quality, freshly made (in-house!) Tofu...and it's just another level of good. I had their Kimchi & Tofu Soup (listed as Kimchi Soon Dubu), which was incredible. Then their exquisite Seafood Pancake... THE best seafood pancake I've ever had! Possibly even more so than the one at Jang Su Jang? WOW. Now I see why the ratings are so high here. Again, I appreciated the decor, but I didn't find the place too comfortable (very hard chair, awkward seating). Also, I appreciated the intentions of the attentive staff...but again, I found all of that uncomfortable. So yeah, there were some things that I wasn't a fan of here. Luckily, their superb foods more than made up for it. Given the absolutely amazing, authentic Korean foods served here, there was no way I could give anything less than 5 stars...even with the awkward, uncomfy experience. read more

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Very nice inside with food made with quality ingredients. All the tofu is made in-house. Very clean and nice for an enjoyable meal. read more

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Second time here and the food is amazing! I highly recommend the seafood pancake, it is the best one I have EVER had! Super crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside with lots of seafood and huge portion too! The soondubu is also really good, they use a special tofu that is soft but also firm. The tofu still has soft consistency but doesn't break apart at the same time, it holds its shape. The LA Galbi is also really nicely marinated and tender. The rice here is also very soft and fluffy! The only thing is their soondubu doesn't come with egg or fried yellow croaker, you have to add them, and the soondubu that comes with egg doesn't have any meat or seafood. The prices are in the middle, but the food quality is really good! The service is also quite nice, they make sure you have everything and seem to make it fresh, meaning it takes a little longer. The interior is gorgeous and clean! Definitely coming back here, especially for the pancakes! read more

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