Wanted to try a different tofu soup restaurant since BCD always has a wait and it didn't disappoint. They have a free parking lot in the plaza. We were seated and ordered our food through the tablet on the table. The food was just as tasty as BCD. Had several side dishes- cucumber, kimchi, radish, broccoli, seaweed, fish cake, potato salad, and our staple favorite the yellow croaker. Ordered our go to galbi combo. The galbi was tender and tofu soup was perfectly flavored. read more

LA Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has a parking lot which is nice. There's no wait and you order on a tablet. There was only one server though so service was lacking. It also costs 50 cents if you need a box to take any leftovers home. Next time, I will just bring a Tupperware lol. The food is great. I got the galbi combo with the beef tofu soup. If you get the combo, you're getting a smaller tofu soup than you would without the combo. I wish there was more meat but surprisingly, it was still filling. The sides were delicious. We had to request refills on sides because they don't give you a lot to begin with. Overall, I think this is a solid choice especially if you don't want to wait for BCD. read more

LA Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Easy eats soon tofu in Ktown. Went for a Sunday lunch. There is parking in the plaza and was not forced to valet (which is often a thing in Ktown). Was sat immediately - ordered a beef soon tofu with spicy pork bulgogi. A good set of banchan arrived along with a yellow corvina. The soup and bulgogi came shortly afterwards. The soup was pretty good - albeit a little small, though the pork bulgogi was a big pile of meat. That was really good too. It kind of seemed like a pork bulgogi combo with a side of soon tofu soup instead of the other way around. None the less - was more than enough for 1 person and was tasty. Wouldn't mind coming back. read more

LA Tofu House - Beef soon tofu and Spicy Pork Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

LA Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

LA Tofu House - Yook gae D5. Yukgaejang/ 육개장 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Lots of banchan. Good parking in small lot in small strip mall. Soon dubu comes with small fish. Had seafood soon dubu, not as much seafood as other k restaurants I've been too. Dumpling soon dubu good with good amount of dumplings. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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SO GOOD I FORGOT TO TAKE A PIC!! Open super late and wayy better than BCD COME HERE INSTEAD!! Their menu has a good variety of korean comfort foods and you order everything on an ipad. I wish I could try the cold noodles because they ran out when I came (it was pretty late at night tho so im not even mad) I WILL BE BACK read more

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. read more

LA Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Free parking at 10:30 on a Saturday night! Yes plz. This is a small place in a plaza with 10-12 tables. Digital tablets at the table for ordering, and these have a nice interface for easy checkout. Great banchan, lots of variety, hardly any really spicy stuff, so that's great for us spice wusses. Good galbi. We got both the main size, which comes with onions, and the combo size with an original soup, which does not include onions. We also got the tofu cheese corn which was good, but came out a little watery. Hot stone rice is always a hit! Don't forget to have them put tea in the crispy leftovers! It's really delightful toasted but soft rice sort of soup experience. The ppl who run this place are really nice! read more

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! read more

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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 read more

LA Tofu House - B2. Assorted/ (소고기, 새우, 조개) B1. Original/ (소고기 또는 돼지고기) C1. Galbi- Jim/ 갈비찜 C3. Chicken Teriyaki - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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Beef bulgogi is broken. Do not get. Soondubu is where it's at. You come here when everywhere else is closed but don't want Sun Nong Dan or the loudness of drunk kids at BCD. The tofu soups are always good here, I do like how it's not overly salty and really easy to eat with the rice, like how it's supposed to. It doesn't blow your mind but will definitely take your mind off a long day (or night). I like the assorted (S2) here. The beef bulgogi the light I ate (Dec 2024) is definitely the wrong cut of meat. They used some lean thick-cut beef that was not tender instead of thin ribeye or sirloin. They didn't grill/saute it enough to get any good caramelization or 'grilled' taste. I'll say it plainly, it sucked. I don't know whether they got cheap or ran out of the right beef for this, but this will make Koreans cringe if they're willing to call this beef bulgogi. The pork bulgogi looks way more appetizing. The sides are all good. The standout: - Kimchi has a nice fermented action to keep you entertained. - Radish with small fish has a nice fermented salty taste different from typical LA Korean banchans. - Fermented squid, albeit salty, has a nice texture that keeps you going for more. - Thinly sliced radish was way more refreshing than expected, almost had a pear sweetness to it. - Bean sprouts are getting rarer as a banchan at popular chains, so it's nice to get some here I like how they have bibim nawnmyeon and milmyeon as an option if you don't want a hot tofu soup in your combo but an icy cold noodle. Most soondubu places don't do this. The lady serving us late night patron is really jolly and serves with a smile. She holds the place together with that charm and spirit. Please be nice and patient with her serving the whole restaurant, she may even crack a joke with you. read more

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We came here the night after a concert/festival so everywhere was packed in LA. There was only one waitress working, and 1-2 bussers. There waitress was the MVP. She was so overwhelmed by the amount of people and the wait time, and she was still so SWEET. Definitely worth the wait. The sundubu was ok. HOWEVER, THE SPICY RAW CRAB WAS SO GOOD. BEST I EVER HAD. I ate so fast. No pics but trust me. It's good. read more

I love this spot in Koreatown, LA. It is located in a plaza with a few other great places to eat and a matcha cafe. There is free lot parking. I always enjoy the plain beef soon dubu soup when I get it. read more

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

LA Tofu House is the restaurant I frequent the most in LA. I often tell people it's like my second home because I'm there all the time. The owner is the best. She's fun, kind, and happens to run the tofu soup shop with the best tasting tofu soup in ktown. (Surawon is also good, but I still go here much more frequently because it's more no frills, and of course, cus the owner is wonderful). Now, I don't know why I still try every new tofu soup spot that pops up.... But I do. There's a hipper looking spot that opened up last year near my apartment (if you keep your eyes out, you'll know what I'm talking about...), so I decided to try it out. Took one sip and instantly knew it was not as good. And what I mean by that is: depth of flavor, balance, deliciousness. Then, this last week, ANOTHER tofu soup spot popped up even CLOSER to my apartment. So, once again, I went to go support the new business. Wow. Instantaneously, my partner and I took one bite and said "hm."..... Got "spicy" and it was somewhat spicy, but was just...flat!!!!!! You really don't know what you got til you keep trying new shit against your better judgment... Never again. I went back to Young (that's the owner's name) and told her about the mediocre sundubu I'd had the other day. She told me she's been worried because business is tough. I'm just one customer, but I did tell her that hers is the best. Don't even me started with BCD. It's across the street from my place but I haven't gone in a year because LA Tofu House is just significantly better. Anyway, PLEASE COME HERE AND TRY FOR YOURSELF!!! read more

I don't know why it's called the tofu house because there is very few dishes that have tofu as a protein option about 80% of the menu was meat or seafood. Ordering a meat dish substituting tofu instead wasn't gonna be cost effective on my end. I ordered the tofu japche appetizer as my meal. It could have been more flavorful, tasted good tho and made fresh and staff gave me a refill on the side dishes Kimchi cucumber (yummy always my favorite ) and potato salad. Staff were Super kind, friendly. The place was very clean. Served my dish in about 8 min or less than 10 min. Just myself dining inn with tax the bill was about 14. Decent portion, I couldn't finish it all. Little bummed there were so few vegetarian dishes given the name of the place. Overall great experience. read more

Late night service with quality homemade meals. The prices are a bit steep, but for the amount of banchan that comes with the meal it's worth it. Split a Soondubu and Hot stone Bibimbap combo with a friend and ended up with lots of leftovers. The server was very sweet and brought us extra sides when we told him we didn't eat seafood. Overall the place has a calming and clean atmosphere and was enjoyable. read more

I've ordered from LA Tofu many times from food delivery apps, but I finally had a chance to dine here in person. They offer different "combos" you would expect to find at a soon tofu place. It kind of reminds me of BCD. I ordered the bulgogi combo, and the original soon tofu beef was pretty good, but the bulgogi was just ok and nothing to rave about...just a little too sweet and a bit coarse. The service was pretty friendly, quick, and attentive. A great thing about LA Tofu is that they also offer a larger variety of other Korean soups and dishes than you would expect to find at a soon tofu place. They're also open late. It never hurts to have another soon tofu option, and I'm sure I'll find myself back here. read more

LA Tofu House - Inside - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't really leave reviews, but this place is a hidden gem. I been living in Los Angeles since the 90s and I been to all sort of tofu houses. There's a lot of good tofu houses that are not in business today, that were amazing back in the days. If you think bcd is good I don't think you know what a good soon tofu really is. I can tell the broth is not just watered down and also is thicker than the usual giving it a deep umami flavor. If you like soon tofu try this place, you won't be disappointed! read more

I had the octopus bibimbap but the tofu and beef my friends got was not great. The sides were not very good. I wouldn't come here again. It was quick and is open late and the server was super nice. read more

We were in the area after WII spa, and decided to give this restaurant a try. The prices are good and the food was as good as it gets. Service was great but there were many people that night being Jan 1st, food came a little slower but that is very understandable. Would be back again when we are in the area for sure. Give this a try everyone. read more

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Open till 4am with the most delicious food in Los Angeles! Lots of Banchan with fish. Seafood pancake, cold noodles, LA galbi, and most importantly, the tofu soup. All very delicious. Lots of other good things on the menu. read more

This restaurant is not equipped to serve more than 2 parties at a time!!! They are severely understaffed to the point where multiple tables have been waiting for 2 hours for their food. And what's worse is that they still have online orders turned on across multiple platforms. Staff priorities are a mess and I would avoid this place until they fix these issues, especially for late night dining. TBH I do love their food and the staff do seem to care so this honestly seems like a big management issue. Please hire more staff. read more

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

Ordered doordash. They didn't have enough staff and are incompetent. It took 2 hours to get my food. On a Wednesday. My poor doordash driver who waited kindly the entire time. Also the food was cold and disgusting. I will never dine or ever get takeaway from here. read more

tried this the last time I was in LA and the food was so delicious, everything we ate was so good we even ordered some to go. The service was fast and our waitress was extremely kind, even when more customers rushed In later she was still very attentive and helpful. Ambiance was nice as well, everyone was focused on eating or chatting. Store setting is small but feels very welcoming, I loved my experience here and plan to come back :) read more

LA Tofu House - B4. Kimchi Soon Tofu/ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My bestie and I needed a place to have our monthly catch up dates, and with how cold it's been I just wanted something warm and comforting and lo and behold this place popped up. Free parking? Lot right out front? Fairly easy access to the 101??? Sold. My bestie had the original soon tofu with beef and I decided meat was not the vibe that evening and went with the Egg Soon Tofu. Both of us split the Tofu Jabchae, and I am not ashamed to admit I ate most of the panchan. Let me tell you though, steamed egg is by far my favorite dish, having an egg soon tofu was top tier heaven sent! It was seasoned so perfectly that every bite was perfect. Fluffy egg bit of a crunch from a scallion, burst of flavor, I will be dreaming about this dish until next I go back. This is the type of dish you try and savor and then blink and it's half gone. And fear not, it paired excellently with rice and bit of soup in the center to allow for rice to soak up. The japchae was a risk I'll admit, I am not a fan of glass noodles but after trying this I can admit I may understand the love for them. Served warm, with shavings of various veg like carrots and onions and dark leafy greens (we all need those), the noodles are room temperature and hold the flavor of the dish so every bite is the same consistency. The tofu is soft and well cooked, bite size or easily cut for a smaller bite. I have to say the kimchi was aces, I usually just stick to the cabbage variety but I opted to try the others like the cucumber and let me tell you this is the first time I've tried them all and enjoyed them, they're all good and the same level of spice and heat, perfect for rice toppings. Service was quick too! From greeting to seating to ordering and serving, the wait wasn't long for anything. With an exception for a requested drink but I'm not going to dock points for that. Very much recommended, I'm so looking forward to going back! read more

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I came in LA Tofu House at around 7 pm. When I entered, the workers were very friendly. They quickly seated my family and I. We ordered bimbibap, LA Galbi, and tofu soup. The service was relatively fast. The food came out steaming hot, and it was fit for the cold weather. It was delicious. The building was extremely clean. I 100% recommend you go there if you want to savor tasty Korean food. read more

This is hands down the best tofu house in K-town and they deserve more hype! After only two visits I can confidently recommend this to anyone in the area. Service 5/5: The servers/workers here are nothing but nice and gracious. I am always greeted with a smile and they continue to be attentive throughout our meal. Ambience 4.5/5: Although the bathroom is a bit dirty, it is K-town so I wasn't expecting much. The interior of the restaurant is clean and I love the random music they play. It somehow just makes sense. Food 5/5: Everyone needs to try the raw marinated crab at least once. It is extremely flavorful and not too spicy (coming from someone who has a low spice tolerance). I also love their soondubu as it is packed with flavor and if I am ever in the area, it is a must have. Their bonchon was excellent and I love for the potato salad and fish. Overall will continue to come here if I am ever in K-town and would recommend over the big tofu houses such as BCD! read more

LA Tofu House - bonchon - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here after a concert at 12 looking for Korean comfort food. This K-town Korean tofu staple is open till 4am and has an extended menu compared to BCD, so I was excited to try. The banchan was typical as it included kimchi, mashed potatoes, squid, and fish cake. Everybody will also get a whole broiled mackerel. Beef tofu soup (5/5): This tasted as expected and was delicious. It was super soothing and satisfied my tofu soup cravings. I got it mild and it did not taste very spicy at all. The beef portion was generous, but the tofu pieces were a bit too chunky for me. Seafood pancake (3/5): For the price of this dish, it was actually a bit overwhelming. The seafood portion was as expected, but the pancake as a whole tasted very soggy. This is my new go to place for late night tofu soup in k-town. read more

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They gave us lots of sides which is good and it was pretty quick too. However I asked for a cup of water and the glass was dirty and had stuff floating around so I was a bit nervous. But other than that, it's very good and I totally recommend. read more

LA Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went here recently and my big whole fried fish wasn't cleaned/ gutted.. Sack of goo was oozing out. They saw it and tried to pass it off as if it just wasn't cooked all the way, but they knew. . Mistakes are made, but they should've offered to give our money back. Ruined the meal and experience for me. I regret not asking for my money back. read more