Holy wow. I wandered in here by accident because I was nearby, and had no idea I was about to eat the most delicious tofu dish of my entire life. This house-made doobu rocked my world with its texture and the beautiful way it was fried, and oh! the sauce! THE SAUCE! The staff were super nice, service absurdly fast (must have been two minutes from order to arrival of food), and the banchan were delicious too. The atmosphere inside is relaxed and neighbourly and queer-friendly. I absolutely cannot wait to go back. read more

A friend recommended we try Joodooboo and we are happy we did! I got the Dooboo set that comes with a fried, fresh seasoned tofu, banchan including kimchi + spring mix with strawberry vinaigrette, and more! Each item was extremely flavorful and unique, pairing really well with the star tofu dish. The tofu comes a bit saltier, which made the rice pairing delicious! The total is on the pricier side for the portions, but it is definitely worth trying. There is seating inside and outside, but it was already full by the time we arrived. It can get windy outside, so I would recommend coming earlier because there is not tons of seating inside. read more

Joodooboo - dooboo set - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

It has been on my want to go list for a while, and I finally had the chance to check it out. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, but the food presentation feels very thoughtful and artful. I ordered the Nori Acorn Noodle Bowl and also tried the Fried Dooboo Set. I liked the acorn noodle bowl more; the chilled noodles, nori vinaigrette, kimchi, and pickled mushrooms made it super refreshing and flavorful. Their house tofu was silky, delicate, and packed with fresh soy flavor. It's a must-try. Portions are on the lighter side for the price. The only downside was the ordering system. We came on a busy Saturday evening, and having everyone order before being seated made the front area crowded and a little chaotic. Seating was limited. read more

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Joodooboo is an interesting concept, a korean restaurant that has great vegetarian options located on market and 42nd in Oakland. We came on a busy saturday evening, and there's not many seats to begin with, made worse by their order-first system that could leave you without a seat after you order. Lots of outdoor seating but even those seats were filled that day Onto the food: I ordered the fried dooboo set. The taste and portion isn't bad, but I guess I'm a little baffled by the set itself. Typically in a Korean restaurant, you get banchan with your main dishes. At Joodooboo, the concept is the banchan *is* your main dishes. Again, the food is pretty good, but just not a typical Korean restaurant read more

Joodooboo - fried dooboo set - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

The food is really fresh and healthy here, and they do tofu well. Other than that everything fell short for me. The price point is high for small portion sizes. The fried dooboo set for $22.50 came with a bowl of rice, fried tofu, small banchan and salad, a bowl of soup, and less than half of a peeled Cutie tangerine. The portion of tangerine felt like an insult-- really, a whole tangerine or at the very least half a tangerine could not be given? The dishes tasted bland. My partner ordered the acorn noodle bowl which had more flavor. Despite this, the restaurant is popular and seating can be difficult to get. You pay at the counter and the food is brought out to your number. The rest is self-service including water and bussing your own table after eating. read more

Joodooboo - Menu March 2026 - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Tofu is one of my favorite food! Joodooboo does a fabulous job highlighting the tofu. The menu selections are limited, but I find this kind of experience to be telling because these are their tried and true offerings. I will say I did find the price of the fried tofu (dooboo) set to be quite steep at $22, but both the presentation and taste is indeed phenomenal. The banchans are incredibly unique and are seasonal, so your next visit may be a completely new experience. During my visit, my favorite was probably their kabocha soup. I found the base of the fried tofu to be on the saltier side but eating it with the subtle sweetness of the soup helped balance it, along with the other delicious bites. The store itself felt spacious, but there aren't that many seatings indoor. There are a few tables out front, so be prepared on cooler days. Street parking only, but we didn't have any trouble finding a spot around 1p on a weekday. They also sell these amazing sesame shortbread-like cookies at the cashier, I'd recommend getting one or two for the road home! read more

Joodooboo - Fried Dooboo Set - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

My friend and I went here around 5pm. It was still early enough in the afternoon that it wasn't too busy. The restaurant itself is small, but there's still a decent amount of seating both inside and outside. You can order at the front where you'll be given a number if you opt to dine in. From there, you can find your own table to sit at if there's space. We ordered the Fried Dooboo Set, Nori Acorn Noodle Bowl, and Big-Eye Poke. The food came out shortly after placing our orders. The fried tofu in the Dooboo set was a bit salty, but tasted good. The rest of the plates were light and blended well when eaten together. The noodles from the noodle bowl were refreshing. The egg was made to perfection. The fish had a good spice level and paired well with the rice from the Dooboo set. Overall, a healthy and refreshing meal! If you need water or extra plates, you can get it yourself towards the back of the restaurant near where you return the dishes. There's plenty of street parking outside right in front. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. Would definitely come back for the noodles! read more

Joodooboo - Fried Dooboo Set + Nori Acorn Noodle Bowl - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

The organic house-made tofu is the star of the show at Joodooboo. We tried different variations in the fried tofu set and the acorn noodles. The fried version was definitely our favorite and came with a delicious sauce. The noodles were on the bland side. I would say the portions are quite small for dinner and we left kind of hungry at the end of the meal - I could see this being better suited for a light lunch on a weekday. read more

Joodooboo - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Beautiful vegetarian-friendly Korean food with California ingredients. I ordered the fried dooboo (freshly made in-house tofu) set. It came with several banchan (little side dishes). The menu changes with the season and availability of ingredients. It all felt lovingly and thoughtfully prepared and presented. With all of the small plates, eating in would be the best way to enjoy the meal. When I think of value of a restaurant meal, I factor in whether or not I can make the food easily or reproduce the experience at home. I would never put together eight little dishes with things like pickled melon, seven perfectly ripe blueberries, and a light broth. The space is light and sun-filled. It's a perfect place to have a light but satisfying lunch to nibble from while catching up with a friend. read more

I've been on the mailing list for years but never found an excuse to cross the bay bridge (iykyk). Finally, I decided to come here with a friend who lives in the area. The location is walkable from the MacArthur bart station, but there's not a lot around it, so it's quite a detour if you are not in the area for any reason. The shop itself isn't big; you order at the counter, and they also have plenty of take-home options (especially the banchans). There are a few dinner options, but the menu is small -- a dooboo (tofu) rice set, acorn noodles, or just a rice bowl with banchan. All their banchan is made with seasonal, local ingredients, and the ones I got with the dooboo set were delicious. I was pacing myself so I don't finish all of them too quickly! The highlight remains the fried dooboo. It's a hunk of soft tofu fried to a perfect crispiness, covered in a savory mushroom gravy. I honestly don't know how it's so crispy after sitting in sauce, but it's seriously addictive. We also got the seasonal Dungeness crab over our rice, which is so fresh and deliciously seasoned, but there were a few shell fragments that wasn't picked out cleanly. By the end of my meal, I actually wasn't completely full. I could order a few more banchan and still finish the all! Overall, the food did not disappoint, despite my high expectations. If it were in my neighbourhood I'd be coming back again and again for the banchan. The menu is a little barebones for the travelling that I have to do, so for now I just have to be jealous of everyone who lives nearby and can pick up something without travels upwards of an hour each way. read more

Joodooboo - Fried Dooboo Set with Dungeness crab add on! - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Had a fun time here for lunch. Ordered the dooboo after reading the reviews in yelp and it didn't disappoint. I also have to add do not skip on the spritz. I had a watermelon spritz and I've been dreaming of it ever since. Next time I go, I'd like to try more side dishes and would definitely buy the sauce since they don't have any sorts of chili or sauces at table. Parking is street but easy. Seating outside and inside. Friendly service. Would go again! read more

I recently started a vegetarian diet and was craving Korean food, so I looked for a spot with vegan/vegetarian options. This place kept popping up on Reddit as a recommendation, so I decided to check it out. I was sitting in my car on their website about to place an online order when I saw the wait time was 25 to 30 minutes. I figured I would just go inside and order in person to see if it would be quicker, but it ended up being about the same wait. The place was packed, so not surprising, just something to keep in mind if you are on a tight schedule. I ordered the doonboo set, which came with fried tofu in a soy based sauce, salad, tofu banchan with mushroom, pickled daikon and jalapeño, and a vegan soup. The soup really stood out to me. It reminded me of cream of mushroom and had a deep umami flavor. I did not go in with huge expectations since vegetarian Korean food is not what I am used to, but I was honestly impressed. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. They even included a small piece of tangerine, which was a nice touch. The meal was $22, but with tax it came out to about $25, not including tip. I was still slightly hungry afterward. That said, the flavors alone would make me come back. The soup was easily my favorite part. One thing to note is that the restaurant is on a neighborhood corner with street parking only. I had to circle a few times before finding a spot. If you are on a time crunch, I would not recommend dining in. Ordering ahead and picking it up about 30 minutes later would probably be the better move. Overall, not the fastest or cheapest lunch, but really solid vegan/vegetarian Korean flavors and worth trying if you are in the area. read more

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I had a lovely lunch at Joodooboo with my neighbors! The banchan was absolutely perfect--the ultimate mix of deep, savory umami flavors. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and well-crafted. Honestly, I'm obsessed and need a lifetime supply of that house dooboo sauce. A neighborhood gem that I'll be returning to again and again! read more

Joodooboo - I ate it all. - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Had such a great experience at Joodooboo! I ordered the acorn noodles and they were so good--super refreshing with that perfect chewy texture, and the flavors were light but really satisfying. It's one of those dishes that feels simple but done really well. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and the portion was just right. The whole vibe of the place made it an easy, enjoyable meal. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving something unique but still comforting. read more

Banchan and tofu are two of my favorite things so I've been wanting to come check out Joodooboo ever since it opened. Glad to say it lived up to my expectations. The menu is pretty short. I got the acorn noodles and was worried that I wouldn't be full but it ended up being quite filling. I added both the tofu (which comes cold) and the egg, although could have just done one (I'd probably opt for the egg over the tofu). I loved the acorn noodles - I'm not usually a noodle person because they feel heavy, but these felt light and refreshing and the nori vinaigrette is so addictive, I finished my entire bowl. The fried dooboo set was also good (I prefer the tofu in the dooboo set over the one in the acorn noodles because it felt softer), but if I could only choose one, I would opt for the acorn noodle set just because the noodles were so good. Among the side dishes, I liked the sweet potato and cauliflower ones the most. The beet one was great too. I wasn't a huge fan of the collard green one. I thought I would love the dooboo moochim one the most, but it didn't end up being my favorite. I love that I feel good after stuffing myself here. Everything just feels so light and healthy. read more

Came here for a dinner date with a girlfriend for my birthday. Came towards the end of dinner and was able to get a table. Food was great. Everything was delicious but a little heavy on the sesame oil for me. I would definitely come again, as it seems like the menu rotates weekly. read more

Every since learning that Joodooboo makes their own tofu, I had to come try it. Even close to closing time for lunch, the tables were close to filled. I got the nori acorn noodle bowl with a side of their daily special banchan which was ojingeo-jeot that day. Fresh ingredients and filling without making you feel overly stuffed. The tofu holds - firm and silky, almost a meaty texture. The noodles were so umami with the fish sauce and mushrooms. Even though there was no meat, it still felt so savory and meat-like. I could barely finish the noodles. The ojingeo-jeot was spicy with a little sweetness. It was too spicy for me, but the texture was great - soft enough that I felt like I wasn't chewing for an infinite amount the time. It doesn't feel like a traditional Korean restaurant, a much more modern take given the interior design. However, it still has those Korean flavors that you expect - a great place to grab a bite. read more

Joodooboo - Nori Acorn Noodle Bowl - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Joodooboo has been recommended to me by several friends now, and I was finally able to stop by. The shop is small and cozy, with very limited seating, most of which are outdoors. The food tasted fresh, and the house-made tofu was delectable. Aside from the tofu, the other dishes didn't really standout to me. My friend ordered additional banchan, but we thought they were just fine. The seasoning on the food was on the lighter side. I definitely left still feeling a little hungry, which didn't feel great considering their price point. I would not recommend this place to someone with a big appetite. read more

Joodooboo - Nori Acorn Noodle Bowl - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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I love Joodooboo! The service is friendly and the staff is always happy to talk about the specials of the day. The food always makes me feel so good after eating. It's amazing to have so many veggies and whole foods that are so well-prepared and pair perfectly with a hearty bowl of rice. The ambiance is chill, though I just wish they had a bigger space or more tables! I hope Joodooboo stays there forever - Joodooboo for life! read more

Joodooboo - Fried Dooboo Set - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

There's nothing like the taste of fresh, homemade (or in this case "house-made") tofu. It truly hits the spot without any of the chemical additive taste present in store-bought tofu. I came here with a group before going to a Bad Art comedy show nearby. We all ordered different things from the menu; I opted for the farmer's rice bowl with fried tofu instead of fried egg. While the tofu was the star of show, I also really enjoyed the banchan. All the ingredients tasted quite fresh and high quality, which probably directly translates to the rather high price point of the bowl. This place was pretty busy on a Friday night with many turning out for dinner. The restaurant is kind of small, and seating is on a first-come basis. Just something to keep in mind, as this place is not ideal for medium or large groups. I also want to note that there is no ordering kiosk in-store, so you either must order online or wait in line to place an in-person order with the solo cashier. The latter isn't really time efficient though, so I recommend the former. read more

Joodooboo - Farmer's Bowl - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

This place must be very good for vegans but as a non-vegan, it seemed a bit overpriced and bland. The portions were small, everything was self serviced, very limited seating, and food was extremely bland. I was still hungry after a full meal :') There was ample street parking available though, which I appreciated. read more

Joodooboo - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

A lovely experience. Everything was extremely fresh and flavorful. The menu is brief. My friend and I both had the fried dooboo set. The fresh, lightly fried tofu comes in a puddle of delicious sauce. Paired with fragrant rice and a mixture of banchan (seasonal kimchee, crispy, slightly dressed salad, a featherlight dashi with silky tofu and tiny mushrooms, fresh berries and one other delight with shaved asparagus). The set is filling but light. You leave the table feeling satisfied but not feeling stuffed. They have interesting wine and sake options. I think the wine is takeout only, but the sake is chilled and ready to drink. They also have a few beer selections and some good nonalcoholic options. The space is clean and bright, and the very polite staff really bustles. The indoor is seating is limited, but the outdoor seating doubles the available space. It was hoping at 6 pm on a Saturday. The restaurant is located in a mostly residential area, so parking isn't too bad. Definitely recommended. read more

Joodooboo - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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The wait time was 30 minutes before getting to the counter to order. On the back side of the photo is a set which comes with sides (banchan) which is plenty of food. My friend also ordered a side of soup. On the front of the image was the fried Dooboo set plus a set side of Banchan and side of soup. OMG!! I could not finish it all. All the dishes were well prepared made with high quality ingredients. This was my first time having fresh Tofu and I was not disappointed. Give it a try. read more

Joodooboo - Joodooboo sets - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

We came at a busy time in the evening on a Saturday, and right off the bat, the ordering system at this restaurant did not leave us with a good impression. Since everyone has to order before sitting, a huge line formed in the front room of the restaurant despite there being some empty spots, making it crowded and uncomfortable both for customers and for servers. It seemed like a waste of the space in the front room, which had a table for two that sat empty as no one wanted to eat right next to a crowd of people. What's more is that we requested to eat in as a party of three, but after ordering, there were no actual tables with seats for three, and there were also signs saying not to move chairs around. We saw several other groups standing around in random places after ordering, waiting for a seat as well. Why not confirm if people are eating in/taking out before entering the restaurant so that to-go customers can head to the counter and the eat-in customers know there will actually be a spot for them relatively soon? This entire system did not make much sense to us and was the first time we'd encountered such an arrangement at a restaurant. As for the actual food, we were impressed by the freshness and flavor, especially of the tofu, but the portions were a bit lacking for the price and none of the menu options besides the noodles were really filling. All in all our experience was a mixed bag. read more

Joodooboo - Fried Dooboo Set - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

It's rare to stumble upon a place with good food and fresh ingredients. I knew this place was one of them when I tried their fried tofu set! The presentation was impeccable, and the flavor combinations were unexpected, but delicious. The serving staff were so welcoming and treated everyone like a friend! Despite the cold weather, they provided us with heating outside. This restaurant had such a nice atmosphere and indescribably good food. This has become our Saturday night ritual since! My only complaint is that they didn't give us more food! Despite eating an entire set, I was hungry for another. If you happen to be in Oakland, Joodooboo is the place to go! read more

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Simply the best and freshest Korean food with the NorCal treatment! Casual counter ordering system that gets delivered to your table. I highly recommend the beautifully plated fried dooboo set or going with a couple friends so you can order a variety of items! This ain't your typical kind of ma and pop Korean restaurant, so don't even try to compare them. Joodooboo is fresh Korean food that is packed with flavor and made with culinary excellence and creativity! read more

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What an amazing space. The menu is fairly small and straightforward. You can do a rice and banchan set or an acorn noodle dish. Both use seasonal ingredients and were phenomenal. Since it was winter there was a focus on persimmons and mushrooms. Every dish was perfectly seasoned and well balanced. It felt healthy yet somehow naughty at the same time. The service was very friendly and the person at the counter helped walk my wife and I through the menu. I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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This place has great tofu!! Silken and soft - they integrate it well in their dishes. I was able to try the fried tofu set and the farmers bowl. The fried tofu set came with persimmon kimchi, a small salad, spinach, and rice. It also came with a wonderful butternut soup which I think was the highlight with silken tofu and pumpkin seeds in it. The farmers bowl had similar items with persimmon kimchi, salad, but also cucumbers and a fried egg. I think my only issue was that the rice was a bit much compared to the banchan toppings and I had leftover rice at the bottom. Overall, very enjoyable vegetarian dinner!! read more

Read about this place in Bon Appetite. My husband was apprehensive - you want to drive an hour to go to a tofu place?! We both want to go back! The flavors were exceptional. We ordered seconds (and thirds - ha!) of the fried tofu and of the sweet potato. read more

Joodooboo - Delish! - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

SO YUMMY! We tried the fried dooboo set and nori acorn noodle bowl, and both were delicious! The fried dooboo was amazing, so soft and crisp and paired with the perfect sauce, and the acorn noodles were so chewy and refreshing. While this isn't the cheapest meal, the large portions left us full and extremely satisfied. We visited on a Saturday and would recommend arriving at opening time on the weekends to ensure you find seating! read more

Joodooboo - Nori Acorn Noodle Bowl - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Heard about this via james beard emerging chefs, which can sound intimdating but this cozy humble spot is anything but. service is super friendly, approachable, adore how knowledgeable and chill the vibe for this neighborhood spot. arrived on a weekday evening and no issues with street parking, ordered the fried dooboo set (fried tofu was AMAZING, appreciate the mix of flavors and textures) and nori acorn noodle bowl (got it with the fresh dooboo but would def be amazing with the 8-minute egg), also sampled the anchovies and broccoli sides as well as the passionfruit ginger ale bruce cost (fresh, sour in all the right ways). Seating is comfortable, can accommodate smaller groups (with a couple sidewalk tables), seems like a decent number of take outs. fun alcoholic mix, great swag but bummed the full zip hoodie doesn't come smaller, can't wait to see how this place grows! read more

Really tasty! I got the noodles with egg and tofu. The flavors are super fresh and tasty. Surprisingly filling while not filling healthy. I normally eat meat and don't miss it at all. read more

Recently checked out Joodooboo with a friend of mine who had heard good things about the spot. Being from Oakland, I was surprised there was a hip restaurant in an area that has typically been more residential. Either way, I'm glad we tried it! Walking in, you're greeted with a small café-type vibe and a view of staff preparing food back in the kitchen. The space is relatively small, so I would say it's not ideal for groups. All that said, the food was excellent. I ended up going with the fried tofu combo which included a piece of tofu, some soup, rice, a salad, and banchan. Each item was well balanced and fresh. Some of the dishes had a stronger salty flavor which I personally appreciated. This was a nice, healthy meal that hits the spot if you're looking for some umami flavors. Check them out! read more

Joodooboo - Fried tofu combo. - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Finally made it to this celebrated local eatery. Tried their variety of banchan, nori acorn noodle bowls with soft tofu and fried, and their fried dooboo set. Nice variety of drinks and we enjoyed the CA saison with citrus that we ordered. The nori acorn noodles are refreshing and we enjoyed it with the crispy fried dooboo and regular soft tofu. The kimchi is fresh and we enjoyed the squash banchan and the one with oyster mushrooms. Service was friendly and the line moved quickly. Mostly outdoor seating with a few tables inside. Portions aren't the biggest and the dooboo pieces are small for how much you get. But tasty fare and I'm glad we checked this hotspot out. read more

Joodooboo - Nori Acorn Noodle Bowl 2x dooboo and 1x fried dooboo - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Delicious!! ordered delivery, was packaged nicely. They use organic ingredients (the person at the farmers market said its all organic), and it was the best/crispest/freshest banchan we've ever had. Will become a stape in our rotation. We had the farmers bowl, sample plate, acorn noodles, banchan plate- all delicious! read more

Joodooboo is a cute corner establishment with some counter seating indoors and tables outdoors. Menu items are on the pricier side of casual dining pricing. Food ordered: 1. Fried Dooboo Set (4/5) First of all, major respect for a restaurant who makes their own organic tofu. Love a handmade moment. The fried tofu was delicate and only lightly fried, creating a wonderful thin layer that absorbed the savory Dooboo Sauce. Easily the star and my favorite dish in the set. I know that the rest of the banchan depends on what's in season, and the summer weekend I tried Joodooboo, it seemed to be corn. And, as we were approaching the end of summer and corn may not in peak season, chilled corn soup and veggie egg corn scramble were good but not the best versions I've had of each as I prefer a sweeter corn. Kimchi was mild and salad was good, but these permanent dishes were not must have agains. Dishes came with a bowl of white rice with a sprinkle of quinoa which I personally don't love. However, I really enjoyed the freshly quartered fig and raspberries that came with the set. That was a delicious seasonal touch! 2. Acorn Noodles (5/5) The acorn noodles with the tofu was a much more interesting dish in my opinion. The noodles are chewy and the sauce is savory and refreshing. The tofu is not fried, but that allows it to be crumbled into your noodles - yum! I really enjoyed the complex flavors and textures of this noodle bowl and would recommend people try this. Overall, food is clean and delicious, so after a balanced meal here, you feel energized not tired. There's not a lot of seating and parking is limited to street parking in the residential neighborhoods, but restaurant is on a cute corner and it's nice to people watch while eating food prepared by chefs who obviously care about the food they serve. read more

Joodooboo - Fried Dooboo Set - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Joodooboo has been stored in my bookmarks for a long time, but I never got to chance to try it because it's located somewhere I don't go often. That changed today because we happen to be around the area and gosh, do we wish we've tried Joodooboo earlier! Initially, I thought it was a small eatery + supermarket style kinda of place. I imagined it to be more of a take-out sort of situation, but the place actually turned out to be quite spacious and had plenty of small tables for dine-in. The kitchen is a nice, open-concept design, so you can see everything going on in the back. Seats are first come first serve, and ordering is done at the counter first. Between my partner and I, we shared a Ban Chan 4-Pack. My partner got a Nori Acorn Noodle Bowl and I got the Fried Dooboo Set. There was a momentary regret because I thought most of the content of this set would be fried, but whew, all turned out well (fried food in moderation)! For the 4-Pack, we ended up getting Dooboo MooChim, Pickles, Potatoes & Nameko JoRiim, and Eggplant & Cucumber. We got our order number, and thankfully, we were able to grab a couple of indoor seats, because today was chilly! My Fried Dooboo set came with a lightly fried housemade tofu, soup, rice, salad, kimchi, the weekly Ban Chan, and a couple slices of fruit. I love the small plate, tapa style places. A little bit of plentiful dishes! The soup was surprisingly unlike anything I've tried before. It seems slightly fermented given the slight tangy taste as well as the pinkish color of the soup. There were small cucumber slices and some small tofu cubes in there. Almost like a cold miso soup, I suppose! Really tasty and refreshing. The salad was fresh, not overly dressed, and I like that the pumpkin seeds adds a small crispier crunch than the fresh salad leaves. It's nothing special, but also a nice additional to the overall set. The kimchi was good. I assume it's also housemade. It's not that tangy, and tastes more recently fermented. Lighter in color, and also more on the refreshing side. This kimchi has a harder crunch to it as opposed to the ones that's been fermented longer, which softens up the longer it ferments. The weekly Ban Chan included in the set this time was the Dooboo MooChim and if I've known that, I wish I got another option as part of our 4-pack, but oh well, it was delicious and sparked some inspiration. I never really thought to mix bits of tofu into veggies. Their tofu added an extra almost-creamy layer to the dish. The MooChim was a satisfying corn and cucumber salad. The star of the set however was of course, the fried Dooboo. I can only describe it as similar to Agedashi Tofu, but a lot more flavorful. The tofu was soft and almost crumbly, but also creamy on the inside. The outside was fried just enough to create a thin outer crispy layer. Whatever housemade sauce they paired the tofu with, it was delicious. So much flavor, but also not overwhelming. It's a bit tangy, but also savory. Of the 4-pack Ban Chan which seems to change frequently, I highly recommend the Potatoes & Nameko JoRiim, and Eggplant & Cucumber if they're still on the menu. Each of the dish had a small blend of ingredients that mesh well together and added a different texture or element to each of the dish. The eggplant was especially flavorful. Interaction with the employees is pretty minimal. We only exchanged a few word at the counter when ordering and when our food was served. Water and utensils are self-serve and you busy your own table after you finish. Simple and easy I guess! We really enjoyed our dinner here and we'd definitely be back. I can't wait to see what kind of Ban Chan they have to offer next time. read more

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This place is a gem!! The food is fantastic and the service is friendly. The ingredients are quality and everything is quick. Great options for all diets as well. read more

Was invited out by the homie to check this Michelin Guide spot out. We decided to try the Acorn noodles and the fried Dooboo set, as well as a few additional banchan. Both main dishes were good, especially the fried tofu, very flavorful. They did fumble by adding the tofu instead of egg to the noodle dish. The additional banchan were a nice change but nothing spectacular. 7.8/10 read more

This is a small place, service was friendly. Food was okay for me, nothing really stood out and there are a lot more authentic korean restaurants I've been too where the food is really good. This place is ideal for vegans/vegetarians, but the prices are really high. Overall, not a place I recommend, but not bad either. read more

Joodooboo - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California