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    LA Tofu House

    4.2 (311 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)
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    George R.

    Open late to serve some of the best Korean food in LA. This spot offers a great selection of stews and authentic Korean BBQ. Ever combo order comes with banchan and fish as expected. The spice here is numbing but thrilling to slurp down with the rice. Portions are just right and meat is cooked fresh for you. Parking is ample but tough, i recommend coming later in the night or avoid the prime weekend times. We visit after Dodgers or Lakers games and always get parking in front. The location is a bit compact and homely but there is actually enough room for a larger party of 6-8 if you are willing to wait.

    Yook gae D5. Yukgaejang/ 육개장
    Hala Hana C.

    LA Tofu House has that soulful, comforting flavor that tastes like something your grandma simmered all day. Everything feels slow-cooked, honest, and filled with heart. I tried the tofu soup beef spicy soup (yook gae jang) and each dish was rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. It's usually quiet and a little empty, which I actually love, it feels like a peaceful hidden gem where you can enjoy your food without the noise or crowds. The lady who runs the front is super sweet, and they have other soulful dishes on the menu that make you want to come back to try more. Love all the side dishes (banchan) A cozy, soulful spot I definitely recommend.

    Hot stone rice
    Ray L.

    Came here on a rainy night for some hot tofu soup. Food: 5/5 We ordered one of the combos and a al la carte ham and sausage tofu soup. The combo came with beef short rib, tofu soup, and rice. The soups definitely hit the spot for a rainy cold night. The soups were flavorful and the side dishes paired really nicely. The short ribs were a little too sweet for my liking, but the meat was tender and juicy. Service: 5/5 I'm really glad this place is open late! The server was really attentive and kept coming back to ask us how everything was. He also refilled our side dishes quite often. The soups came out nice and hot but the hot stone rice was just warm. Ambiance: 5/5 This place felt warm and home-y. Great for late night drunkies or comfort food.

    Alejandro F.

    Food: very good bibimbap, and galbi. The side dishes (banchan) were excellent too. Truly 10/10 in the regard. Service: The strongest part of the meal, and probably the reason this review has 5 stars instead of 4. Jeonghyeon Jang was our server and she went above and beyond at all times. She was kind and not dismissive at all even though only my friend was Korean and spoke Korean fluently. She was attentive to whatever me or my friend asked of her and she always had a great attitude and disposition. Ambiance: Nothing out of the ordinary. The restaurant has a very cool Korean vibe and I like how they have a Playlist of songs with the track displaying in one of the TVs in case you really like the song and wanna write it down for the drive back home. That was a nice extra touch, not gonna lie.

    Kimchi pancake, it was huge
    Marina S.

    We came here on a chilly day and it was so nice and cozy. The service and food were fast but efficient. We for the kimchi pancake which was huge and seafood combo.

    Cheese corn tofu
    Torie J.

    I keep telling myself I'll try something different here but I am too addicted to ordering their Milmyeon + La Galbi combo. The cold noodles here are just the right amount of tart and are deliciously refreshing. The LA Galbi is sooooo flavorful and umami. Would recommend getting some rice with it. Service is great and parking is generally easy.

    Side dishes
    Aaron M.

    LA Tofu House is so good! Been coming here for almost a couple years now and honestly it's one of the better places for soon tofu. Move over BCD with your high price and small portions! My go to here is the LA Galbi combo with beef soon tofu. And for $30 they give you so much Galbi, compared to other places that probably only gives you 3 slabs, LA tofu house gives a BIG portion. The service is here is amazing for only 1 lady running the restaurant. She is super kind and works hard to make sure every table gets what they ask for, and on top of that makes sure the uber eats orders are pumping on time. I heard it while eating how many orders were coming in and how much she juggles those orders and the dine in patrons I came here with my 9 month old and when I asked for a little side tofu and rice, she brought me a whole bowl of plain soon tofu on the house! Such amazing service and care. Will definitely continue to support this business!

    angelica s.

    Came here for a quick lunch because I wanted something warm. Super glad I did. The aunties at the front are very nice and sweet. They welcomed me and sat me down. I ordered on the little tablet that's attached to the table and from there the aunties brought out the banchans and water. The banchans were super fresh and delicious. When I eat Korean food, my favorite is always the banchans. I ordered the special tofu soup that came with seafood and beef. The tofu soup was so flavorful it yummy it felt like a warm hug warming my soul. Definitely come give this place a try. The service is great, the restaurant is super clean, and parking is free and plenty.

    April W.

    It was an uber eats kind of night... ordered beef soon tofu medium and the galbi special... It came with four banchan each, a fish, and rice...my boyf was pleasantly surprised by the galbi soup- he couldn't believe Korean because so different and yummy! Banchan included spicy cucumbers, kimchi, rice cakes and macaroni. The soon beef was plentiful and had delicious dumplings.... Loved every bite!

    B2. Assorted/ (소고기, 새우, 조개) B1. Original/ (소고기 또는 돼지고기) C1. Galbi- Jim/ 갈비찜 C3. Chicken Teriyaki
    Samuel P.

    Food was pretty solid. Proteins in photo were a bit sweeter than what I had expected. Chicken had a good kick to it as well. Portions were pretty big

    Roasted squid
    Karen C.

    Impressed with how efficient waitstaff work here, they really work hard! There was one lady taking orders, serving and fulfilling togo orders as well. Just amazing to watch her work, they do deserve the tips they get. Tofu is OK, I feel like for house made tofu there should be a smoother texture but it was broken up in pieces before I even digged in. Flavor of the soup was great and medium was not spicy at all to me. Comes boiling hot perfect to cook the raw egg they give. I was hungry so went with the roast squid combo, surprised at the pile of food they give you it's like at least 50 to 100% more than what you would get at other tofu places for a combo. My friend got the chicken teriyaki combo and it was the same thing! Almost double the amount of meat in a huge pile, totally worth it... as you get full from the tofu soup and banchan and you can take the extra food to go for another meal. Banchan selection the most I have seen, service does it's best to refill as you finish dishes. I also took the leftovers home to eat with the squid I had and had a whole another meal. Service is a bit slower than you would expect as you're hungry and waiting but they are doing the best they can with the limited staff they have. Parking in plaza lot, typical Koreatown parking so bring some cash (just a couple dollars) for valet.

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    Kim T.

    Incredible food! Friendly staff! Came here after getting my tattoo and you know banchan is the tell tale of a good spot! Did not disappoint! Kalbi great flavors! Would get again. If i am ever back in the area I will be back!

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    GREAT food, bachan portions were small, but everything was fresh, homey, and so so tasty!! LOVED it!!

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    This is my go to. Good service the older Korean lady is so nice lol. Food is 10/10 and local to me!

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    Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!
    Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!
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    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines
    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines
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    Barley rice mixed with side dishes
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    We love Ahgassi Gopchang. We don't live in Los Angeles, in fact we are over 400 miles north. But…read morewhenever we're in the area, it is a must stop for our family. We enjoyed the Large Beef Combo. There were 5 of us, but my grandaughter is a vegetarian. The meat, all the sides, the service, the atmosphere, everything was perfect. As for my grandaughter, she found plenty to eat that allowed her to enjoy the experience as well. I would recommend Ahgassi Gopchang to everyone. At least try it once. You will keep coming back.

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    Beef brisket with bean sprouts
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    Steamed egg
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