We got their hot and spicy fried chicken, seafood pancake cake and beef stew. Their seafood pancake was unlike the ones I had before. The pancake was fluffy and doughy and the sauce had a strong vinegar taste. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly. The inside was moist, but the hot sauce was more on the sweet side. The beef stew had a lot of cabbage. Overall, if you're around the area and want a quick bite. They are fast and have a lot of seating. read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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My favorite Korean comfort food has been soondubu jjigae. And this place was seriously so good! I had the seafood soondubu and the flavor was rich and deep. It really hit the spot and I wish this place was so much closer to where I live. The banchans they provide is very tasty and plentiful. Service is quick and they are all kind. At the end, they will come pour tea in your rice "pot" to finish off the meal. I don't find a lot of Korean restaurants doing this so it's a plus! If you're in the area I highly recommend this place! read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tofu soup is the perfect meal on a cold winter night and the tofu soup at Pyeong Chang GOES HARD. I got the medium spicy combination tofu soup and omg.. it was sooo flavorful and filled to the brim with soft and silky tofu and chunks of beef, squid, shrimp, and clams. Their banchan (fish cake, potato, kimchi, and bean sprouts) were delicious too and tasted very legit and high quality. The kimchi especially stood out to me and seemed almost luxurious compared to the tub of kimchi I have from 99 Ranch haha. My meal really hit the spot, was incredibly satisfying to eat, and left me feeling warm and happy. I can't wait to go back when dining in is allowed because I love the experience of cracking an egg into boiling hot tofu soup and eating it served in a clay pot with crispy rice on the side. Also I just really miss the feeling of being surrounded by the homies in a bustling but cozy Korean restaurant ... I'm sad. But takeout was wonderful and I'm super happy to support Pyeong Chang Tofu during this time :) read more

I've been here 3 times within the last 2 months and every time it hits the spot. The price range is around $15-30 per person. This place is far better than any of the Korean food I've tried in the Berkeley/Oakland area and possibly one of my most favorite Korean spots in all of Berkeley and Orange County. Banchan is fantastic, flavors are decadent and not too overly seasoned. HOWEVER, the 2 out of the 3 times I've been here, there was no soap in the bathrooms, which is pretty concerning bc I hope the chefs are washing their hands. Also, I saw a pretty big mouse running around not inside the restaurant but right outside the back door where the bathroom is... Food is 5/5 but 2/5 for cleanliness read more

Ahhh I'm sorry to be giving this place a 3 star but I thought this place was average. I base my ratings a lot off the side dishes because to me that's what makes a place stand out or not. Their side dishes were alright - tofu, kimchi, potato, radish, and bean sprouts. What stood out was the kimchi, had a sweet taste to it, along with the potato. Other than that I feel like it was lacking in variety. I ordered their kimchi soup. It was average like everywhere else. I do like how they serve the rice though - the waiter helps put it in your bowl and it comes in a stone pot and is burnt on the bottom (supposed to be like that). Thought that was unique since I haven't seen that in the states. Most likely will not be back but everyone should give it a try. read more

I admit to being pretty picky, so it's rare that I write a review like this one. The food: They have a varied menu and everything we ate was absolutely tasty! We had the mung bean pancakes, which had perfect texture and flavor and perfectly fried. Also had the seafood tofu soup, which was likewise delicious. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and moist inside and perfectly seasoned. Great kimchi and crispy rice sides. The service: Pleasant, patient, and timely. I think this is a family restaurant and know how to make people want to come back. The ambiance: Clean, well decorated, but not overly so. We absolutely loved it! read more

We ordered a bibimbap, a kimchi pork platter, a beef bone soup and a tofu soup. Everything taste really good and surprisingly they have a lot of different choices for the bibimbap. There are also Korean classic fried chicken and cold noodles which I'd definitely come back again and try. My suggestion for improvements are: The beef bone soup is not what I expected, there isn't any eggs and the cabbage is a little overcook. The tofu soup is way too spicy even though we order a mild version. The rice is given too small of a portion for every bowl. I am also expecting more of other soup options apart from the tofu soup. The starter/appetizer could have a bit more version, we were given 5 different dishes which taste about the same, a little too sweet for most of it, it should be a balance of sweet and salty dishes to compensate one another. There isn't any special spritzer either, kimchi, potato, cucumber, bean sprout and more bean sprout. But overall, I'd give this restaurant a thumbs up as the food taste good and the atmosphere is relaxing, not too over-cramps and very spacious. read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Starter - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pyeong Chang Tofu opens in nine thai eater's spot. inside wood infrastructure looks same. dining rooms at right and left of cashier station. offerings: appetizers, tofu soups, mixed rices(bibimbap), bbq meats, pyeong chang specials, eats: short rib beef stew , galbi tang (15.99) -beef short rib with napa cabbage not the usual small piece of meat attached to bone, got big chucks of tender beef boneless, napa cabbage tasted like previously dried. *broth natural flavors of beef, cabbage, few additives. -7 fresh dishes banchan with different tastes, not salty nor chili hot. 4.5 stars: many subtlties ups it to 5* *banchan: -banchans, entree lacked msg, excessive salt, chili over spiciness -korean tea served, not the usual cold water -sweet tasting rice came in stone bowl with rice crusts on bottom. -10% off during soft opening -food tastes fresh,natural, not the usual....service upbeat... -many check-ins. (overheard from Peter, proprietor's son a customer thought i "looked" familiar. read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu House's newest location, this time in Berkeley. Though it's now in the same city that I reside in, it still takes me a bit of time to get here, as it sits just beyond where I normally travel by foot. First off, I have to give praise to the interior of the restaurant. The tables are nicely spaced and the space as a whole gives off a much more spacious feel compared to the Oakland location (not saying that the Oakland space is bad, just that I like the openness of this location). Like usual, our meal came with an assortment of banchan (or Korean side dishes). I got the combination tofu soup (comes with beef, squid, clams, and shrimp), which I had been craving for a while, especially given how cold the recent weather has been. In addition to the soup, you also receive an egg (that you should, by the way, crack into the soup right away so that the egg gets enough time to cook). The quality is just as good as in Oakland, and I definitely warmed up quite a bit by the end of the meal. My favorite part is that when we're about done with the rice, they come by and offer to scrape off the crispy bits of rice for you. It's probably not the healthiest, but the crunch is oh so good; be sure to save some soup to go along with it! TL;DR - new location is just as good, and in fact, I think I like their space slightly better here (: read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - combination hot Tofu Soup! best when the weather is especially cold! - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Better than the Oakland location as the staff is much more friendly and attentive and the restaurant is clean and more modern. The caliber of the food is the same and is still among the best Korean in the Bay Area. One thing that can be improved is the time in which they allow the scorched rice to cook in the pot. The last three times we've been here, we've tried to enjoy the nurung-ji at the end of our meal, but the rice is always black with char, despite how quickly we pour water in the bowl after it arrives at the table. No big deal though, it's just an added bonus after a already filling meal. I can't wait to go back for the yeoul-mu tong-bori bibimbap or the sundubu seafood stew (It's the most delicious I've had since living in Korea because they use pregnant shrimp). read more

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awesome service!! DELICIOUS fooddf. fried chicken is so flavorful/ well seasoned. soft tofu stew is one of the best ones ive had, very comforting not too salty not too spicy. read more

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I am juiced. The Oakland location is the ole' spot for tofu soup. There was nothing like it back in the early 2000s pre-gentrie Oakland. So I'm so so so happy to find this Berkeley location. I jacked up ordering so so bad, teach me to not use the online ordering-- I'll just call next time! And the guy who was at the location was super nice about it. So that helps the rating a lot! That said, the fried chicken is delicious. The dry one was excellent. And the banchan are delicious-- specifically the white radish and the eggplant! Absolutely fresh and delightful. I will be back. Their covid protocols are just fine. No going into the location at all. Pick up is easy. read more

Super nice servers, quick service, and delicious food! It does fall on the pricier end for tofu soup but the serving definitely had a lot of ingredients inside. I tried the spam and cheese soup tofu and my bf got the combo soup tofu. It had a nice kick and wasn't too hot when it came out so I thankfully didn't burn my tongue. They also include the pan chans on the side - my favorite was the mashed tofu and kimchi! Glad I found this place on Yelp and that they have no wait (online waiting list). Parking is a little difficult as it is only street parking but if you're in the area, give this place a try. read more

A little bit on the pricier side but the food is good and their banchan is top notch.

Service: (5/5) They were very attentive to my boyfriend and I, I could tell that they really cared about making sure we were comfortable Food: (5/5) We ordered the spicy chicken bibimbap and soy garlic fried chicken which were both great! The bibimbap was sweet, spicy, and I loved the crispy crunchy rice. It also comes with a soon dubu. Make sure to mix the rice as soon as it comes to your table or it will burn. The soy garlic fried chicken was very flavorful and had a crispy skin. Both of these dishes were enough to feed both of us and leftovers for the next day. Wait: We joined the yelp waitlist ahead of time, so didn't have to wait at all! Highly recommend using it. Otherwise it does seem like it would be quite a wait. read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Korean fried chicken, spicy chicken bibimbap, soon dubu - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Atmosphere / Parking: Newly renovated space is nice and airy. Parking can be difficult since it's on University, but I work nearby so I can walk. Food: DELICIOUS. I'm not a very experienced Korean food diner, but the staff was friendly and helped me with my choices. The ban chan were wonderful, and they offered to bring me more of the ones I liked the best. The rice was perfectly crisp on the bottom of the hot stone bowl, and fluffy on the top layers. My favorite part of the meal was the soft tofu soup. THE TOFU! OMG! Do they make it in-house? It's so silky. Also enjoyed the bulgogi - expensive but it's a very large portion and rich. Service: Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely interested in my dining experience. Will be going back soon. It's the perfect winter weather destination. read more

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Finally a Korean place opened in downtown Berkeley area! My friend and I ordered the seafood pancakes and the budajigae (army stew). We added ramen noodles to our stew which is a must because I basically eat that for the ramen noodles. The seafood pancake was good. Had a lot of squid and octopus but could have been crispier. It was a little soggy in the middle. The buddaejigae was delicious! It's pretty spicy but it's a hearty stew/ soup with hot dogs, beef, spam, tofu, kimchi, zucchini, onions and our added ramen noodle. It was definitely a lot of food! I wish it had more veggies in it but the flavors were robust and it was satisfying to eat on a cold night. It's meant to be shared with two or more people. I liked their food and they had good service but it's on the pricy side. The seafood pancake is 13 and the stew was 40. However, I would go back again!! read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu House serves some of the best tofu stews around town. I went to their telegraph location and got a 10% off coupon for their new university store (valid until 12/31/18), so my friends and I decided to eat dinner here 2 days later. I love both locations, and the store interior gives a nice, cozy vibe. Though the look of the menu layouts in both stores are different, the items on the menu are the same. What's best is that the quality of the food is consistent. Items I've tried: - Combination tofu soup (4/5): one of the best tofu soups I've ever had. There's so much seafood in here, mixed with small bites of beef. However, I just wished that the soup came out just a tiny bit hotter so that when I cracked my raw egg in there it would cook more. - Dumping tofu soup (4/5): Love this-- flavorful soup. However, just wished there was more of a meaty bite to the dumplings. The dumplings tasted like they were from the frozen bags of dumpling you can buy at the grocery store. Overall I'd definitely come again. Tofu soup is perfect while the weather's cold. read more

This restaurant is a new branch of the original location on Telegraph. Positives include good setting and atmosphere. Although customer service was also good, it was quite slow. The food, on the other hand, was a huge disappointment! Dishes sampled: 1. Seafood pancake - This is pretty well constructed dish. It is crispy and there's a decent amount of seafood with a dipping sauce that compliments the pancake pretty well. The crust could be a little thinner though. 2. BoSsam (Korean Steamed Pork) - For $29, this is outright a rip-off! The oysters are not included as mentioned in the menu because it's apparently "a seasonal item." Also, a typical bossam should have pickled Napa cabbage (sometimes fresh vegetables), whole slices of pork belly, kimchi, fermented shrimp sauce, garlic and peppers. Their version only served bossam with half slices of pork belly, kimchi, garlic and peppers! 3. Combination tofu soup - The tofu soup is good, but not better than the ones you get at the main restaurant on Telegraph Ave. It was served hot, but not boiling, which helps to cook the raw egg. Overall: It is only a good place for an introduction to Korean cuisine. However, given the fact that it is overpriced for the quality of food, I will not return anytime soon. read more

Second time coming here and my favorite Korean restaurant for some good chicken and Galbi Tang. I was disappointed at first because I wanted to go to another Korean restaurant nearby but they were closed. So I opted to this one and I did not regret it at all! Very pricey if you order just two things but THE FOOD IS WORTH IT! So don't skip this place. The first time I went, I ordered the half Yang Nyum and the Soy Garlic chicken. I preferred the soy garlic than the Yang Nyum but if you like that Gochujang taste go for it! I also ordered that Galbi Tang and it hit so close to home. I was sadden by how small the beef and greens were but it was still very good. The second time I went, I ordered the full Soy Garlic Chicken and I finished at least half of it. I wanted to take the rest home because I live far. My boyfriend asked the waiter if we were able to add more beef to the Galbi Tang because it was small last time. (We didn't mind the extra charge) The waiter came by and told us that the boss gave it for free for us because it was new year's. They were so generous to us that I felt bad. We finished all of the Galbi Tang because it was that good! The side dishes this time were so good but hey, they rotate so we never know what we'll get next time. I will for sure be coming here more and to try out the other dishes they have whenever I'm in the area! read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Soy Garlic Fried Chicken (Soy Sauce & Garlic) FULL w/ 20 pcs -2nd time here - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Finally got to catch up with a friend and finally got to try this place! I was debating between getting a tofu soup or bibimbap and ultimately decided on a tofu soup. Thoroughly enjoyed the food so I hope I can come back to try the bibimbap and seafood pancake! The workers were very kind as well--when I walked in before my friend, one of the workers said if my friend was arriving within five minutes he could let me take a seat at the table before the crowd of people that usually arrives during that time. Luckily my friend said she was 4 minutes away so I was able to get us a table! Food: - Combination Tofu Soup--$14.99 Got my tofu soup with a mild spice level which added a good kick of heat and spice that was just right for me. It was steaming hot and very hearty and warming. I loved how there was a hefty amount of beef, squid, clams, and shrimp, and also silky, soft, smooth tofu. It paired really well with the freshly cooked rice that they served in a stone pot and spooned into bowls for us. Near the end, a worker came up to check in and ask if we wanted the crispy rice left at the bottom of the pot scooped out so we, of course, said yes! It was crunchy and I enjoyed it by spooning the broth over it. The side dishes of vegetables and kimchi and others were also delicious. Also, the egg that comes with the tofu soup that you crack directly into the broth added a creaminess and richness that I really enjoyed. It was a great first soft tofu soup experience. Tips: - During crowded times, they have a Yelp waitlist that you can add yourself to directly at the store, but also through the app! Before you leave home to head over for a meal, check the waitlist and add yourself if it looks crowded. - Make sure to ask them to scoop out the crispy rice at the bottom of the pot, and also make sure to ask for eggs with your tofu soup. read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Combination Tofu Soup with Egg - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Pyeong Chang Tofu is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley. Despite the relative distance from campus, it's fairly accessible by the 51B since the bus stops right next to the restaurant. I've been here several times in the past semester, and so far my favorite dishes would be the Kimchi Dolsot Bibimbap and the Galbi Tang. I love the variety of vegetables in the bibimbap and the fact that it comes with a small side of tofu soup, a perfect combination for a cold night. In my opinion, the bibimbap is the most worth it price-wise, since you get both a big serving of rice as well as a smaller portion of tofu soup for around 16 dollars with the stone pot. The Galbi Tang soup is also packed with flavor and the short ribs are super tender. I would definitely recommend this place and would be coming back often for a warm sizzling bowl of soup. read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Galbi Tang and Kimchi Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

Menu had clear vegan options marked, with many of the vegetarian-optional dishes also being vegan-optional. I had a veganified tofu bibimbap which was great (much of the flavor coming from the hot sauce). Be aware that the free appetizers they serve are not all vegan. Hopefully the restaurant will learn to ask if you only want the vegan appetizers when you ask for a vegan meal, instead of always serving all of them. Friendly service, great food, great location right by the Ohlone Greenway. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Delicious appetizers and local sake - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I'm happy this place is open in the neighborhood! The food has room for improvement, but the hosting was friendly and the place is clean + cozy, overall impression of Pyeong Chang Tofu House is a 4/5. Tofu soup with beef: 3/5 We ordered this one spicy and it was pretty standard at best. In the future we suggest having more depth in the broth, rather than just a simple veggie soup that is quite spicy. The beef was also not very flavorful. Bulgogi: 5/5 This one was very, very good. Possibly one of the best bulgogi I've ever had. The beef was not fatty and flavored so well and came on top of cabbage that was delicious to eat afterward because it had soaked up all the flavors. It was definitely on the steeper side though, at $26.99. Nevertheless, I still recommend this dish to anyone looking for a full, savory meal. Kimchi Bibimbap: 3/5 I was disappointed by this one since it could have been flavored better. The spicy sauce on the table elevated the dish significantly (even to a 4.5/5 I would say). Appetizers: All were not too salty. The potatoes were very well done -- marinated very nicely in beefy flavor. The cucumber was fishy though -- might have been the cutting board or knife that influenced this? We'll be back! read more

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I've been to many Korean restaurants in the bay area. I will say this is definitely in my top 10 when it comes to delicious-ness. Staff members were also very pleasantly kind. This place definitely deserves 5 stars from me. read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - #4. Soft tofu stew. Order this. Thank me later. - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I was craving sundubu for a while, so I was pretty excited for Pyeong Chang. I ordered the kimchi tofu soup, and it came with rice and five side dishes. When I first arrived, the setup was a bit off-putting. The restaurant had two doors, and both were closed - there were no entrance or welcome signs to direct customers to where to pick up (or place) their order. Once I found the right door, I opened it and was immediately met with a table that prevented me from stepping into the establishment. I suppose it doesn't matter much, but an open door or a sign may have felt more inviting? Especially if the restaurant is trying to keep people outside, the open door--letting you know you're in the right place--would have been helpful. I guess I also came at an off time, because when I tried picking up my order, many of the staff members were in the back and didn't even notice I was there. The food itself was pretty good. The sundubu hit the spot for me, and they gave a decent amount of soup/rice/sides. The sweet potato salad was great! However, some of the other sides were lacking. The seaweed/bean sprouts had a strange smell (even for fermented food standards), and the kimchi was rather bland. Since this meal was $20 with tax/tip, I was hoping for at least better sides (or, just forgo the subpar sides and give more soup). Overall, I think the food is pretty good for what it is, but the price, service, and side dishes could be improved. Especially in COVID times, the friendly atmosphere and attentive staff at establishments were some of the biggest factors in my enjoyment of their food. read more

Ordered delivery from here and it did not meet our expectations for the high price. Not much food and didn't taste as good as other similar spots. I believe they are in the midst of hype... Maybe it's a hit or miss, but we should expect consistency regardless for the amount being paid. read more

HANDS DOWN, THIS IS THE HOME OF THE BEST SOFT TOFU SOUP IN THE BAY. Came here for lunch one day after years and years of passing by it on University, and was shocked to see how much I was missing out. I tried the second spiciest level of soft tofu soup while here and their soy garlic chicken. The food is reminiscent of what I get whenever I visit Seoul, which was a huge surprise to me since there are very few places I know in the Bay that can compare. The soup was rich in spicy and flavor and the tofu was soft enough to melt in your mouth. The soy garlic chicken was especially tasty since the garlic cloves ensured a strong taste that complemented the crisp texture of each wing. I really loved the service here, and appreciate the family who runs the place - they put in amazing work while upholding excellent food and a clean venue. Prices are fair and its location along University is in the area where you can actually find decent street parking (mainly because it's a while away from the university campus, which makes it a little less busier as a whole). This place is great for one on ones or groups up to four in my opinion! read more

I would say the kimchee bibimbap is bit pricey because the vegetables are not much variety and not many beef in it. The bibimbap came with soft tofu soup on side, but surprisingly, the soft tofu soup that came with bibimbap more tasty than the soft tofu a la carte. The Servers are friendly and I like the waiting area, so I dont have to stand outside. read more

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Best Korean food I've ever had. The beef and dumpling tofu soup came out sizzling with a raw egg ready to drop in. There 6 sides, all interesting flavors. The rice is cooked in a bowl with some crispy bits. Can't wait to come back to try the Bimibap! read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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we visited the Berkeley location on university ave and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! peter was so accommodating to make our reservation and from the moment we walked in Sammy and Miguel were the best hosts. they recommended food that was mouth watering. the tofu combo soup is a MUST and the wings! we even tried the new cold noodles which is a Korean specialty. highly recommend this place for great eats! even though it was busy the service was phenomenal and food came out quick! read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

This restaurant never disappoints. I love the tofu soup here!! 100% recommend! So flavorful and filling with tons of tofu. Plus the portions and prices are great. The staff is kind and kept refilling our water and checking on us, thank you. Will definitely be back. read more

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For the increased price, the portion size is considered very small and sometime they "forget" to give you refill on side dishes when you ask for it. I hate to put two Korean restaurants against each other but ever since I went to Seoul Gometang, i realized that the taste, portion, price, and side dishes are better at Seoul Gometang...the only thing better here is the ambience(?) read more

Had a great experience here for takeout and here's why! Food: A We got the short beef rib soup. And it was pretty great! Soup was hot and ready to eat despite a 15 minute drive back home. The meat was tender and juicy to the taste. The broth was rich with flavor. Just a solid meal! Service: A+ I wasn't sure who we spoke to on the phone, but he was awesome. He really walked us through the menu and was especially kind in letting us know the parling situation and how it was free in front of the shop after 6pm! Pricing: B This place is a tad expensive. So if you're looking for bibimbbap or what you would consider appetizer style Korean food, this may not be the place for you. But I will say at least for the broth and soup entrees, this place is worth the penny. Parking: C Parking is pretty bad in this area. But like the staff said, there's a few spots in front of the store that seemed regularly vacant along with a few spots out back and on side streets. Overall: B+ I will definitely come back here for more soup and broth. Really couldn't get enough! read more

Soon tofu was good and had better bibimbap in other places, but given limited options at Berkeley for Korean, I gave it 4 stars. The complimentary scorched rice was a good touch as many other Korean restaurants don't serve it. read more

A new kid in town! for a good one. As I was trying to write a review this restaurant, I realized there was already a Pyeong Chang on yelp but the location is in Oakland. Turned out that the Berkeley location is the new branch of the original. The Berkeley restaurant is located just opposite of Shell gas station, along University Avenue. A big orange sign in front of the restaurant, one would not miss it. The restaurant deco was remodeled after the previous Thai restaurant moved out. The cleancut and soothing deco inside is a contrast of what the busy street the restaurant is located at. Since everything is wood and hardwood floor, the noise level tends to be on the high side, if there are many patrons. There is no parking but one can easily find a street parking along University Avenue after 5pm. I almost forgot how nice Korean Tofu soap tasted like. Pyeong Chang brought back my memory. I like that the steam rice is cooked on the claypot (or reheated in the claypot) which gives a half sticken rice taste. I ordered a spicy combination tofu soup and to my surprise, the dish comes with a raw egg without request even though the menu says so. Yummy! That is a bonus for me. The wait persons are attentive and food came pretty fast. I would definitely go back again! read more

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We ordered the spicy version of chicken wings. It just had a slight kick and was perfectly crispy. I had the kimchee bibim guksu w buckwheat noodles. It was excellent and the noodles were not over cooked. My daughter had the kong guksu with the white noodles. It was a little salty for my taste. Service was excellent. I would definitely go back the next time we are in Berkeley read more

I've been eating at the Telegraph location forever, so I was excited to see one in Berkeley. I've been twice. The main room is bright, good chairs, but it can be very loud. Tonight, the music from the kitchen is bonkers loud. I've ordered the mushroom soon both times. It's my happy go-to. I order it somewhere between medium and spicy and both times it's come out as mild. The soup is weirdly thin compared to the other location. More soup than stew. Tonight, though, the rice was a bust. It's supposed to have a crisp layer in the stone bowl. Perfect for making tea or dipping. I don't know what happened, but this came out a soggy mess. So, I pointed out the bummer rice and he made me a fresh, crisp serving to make things right. read more

Pyeong Chang Tofu - Soggy rice. Total bummer. - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Wow. Love LOVE this place. Finally got to try it and I'm so excited to come back already! Their banchan is packed with flavor and they don't hold back on the portions. I tried the combination tofu soup and I was not disappointed. You could really taste the umami flavors from the seafood and the beef in the broth, which really makes this tofu soup stand out from other establishments. The rice also comes family style in a stone bowl that makes the bottom of the rice really crispy which I love. Also the service is great!! The guy who helped us out was incredibly friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

My go-to Korean restaurant in Berkeley. Actually, there's isn't a lot of Korean restaurants in Berkeley for me to even compare to. Let me rephrase that. My go-to Asian restaurant in Berkeley. Nothing satisfies a college student's empty stomach better than a warm, spicy, and flavorful broth that comes in a soft tofu soup. What completes the set are the side dishes that come with the meal. My friends and I always end up asking for third servings on the pickled spicy radish and kimchi - not because we're famished, but because the side dishes are that good. The waiters are usually quick to tend to our cravings. And to top it off, at the end, they add hot tea to your stone pot of rice, leaving you with an unexpected but satisfactory desert drink to fill in the rest of the gaps in your stomach, if you had any more space leftover. The price is a little hefty, but that's expected of, especially in big cities like Berkeley. read more