3.5 stars. Typical Korean restaurant. Average prices. Ordered a seafood pancake for the table to share. I had the seafood tofu soup. Mom ordered galbitang. Food was pretty standard. Wait staff were friendly. Ambience is simple. This restaurant doesn't stand out but also there's nothing bad about it either. Average Korean cuisine. Located in a plaza with other businesses and eateries. read more

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The price to serving size ratio here is decent, leaving my party of 3 with leftovers. Food is okay however, nothing too special to the point where I'd be willing to make the drive again as the meat isn't as flavorful and the cheese corn being a bit bland. I will say that the service here was great, my friend forgot her camera and the waiter ran out to give it back to us before we got to our car. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Bulgogi, Cheese Corn, Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

It' was a Sunday night so was able to get a seat no problem. There was a ton of items on the menu so lots of options for everyone. They have standard traditional Korean staples. I opted for tofu soup which I haven't had in a long time. Brings back memories of the past. Resturant was clean and quiet but nothing fancy. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

Overall, it was just okay! The service here was great, and there's a lot of seating inside. We got a couple items to share between the two of us. The Pork Belly was probably the best thing here! Very tender, but the seasoning is quite sweet. I did enjoy it over rice. The side dishes were really plentiful and fresh! Definitely a highlight too. The Soondubu Jjigae was just okay in terms of flavor. A little bland, but the content was generous! The Seafood Pancake was pretty big, and worth the price! I loved how much seafood it had, but it could have been a little crispier in my opinion. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Pork Belly + Combination Soondubu - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

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Came here on a Sunday for dinner with the family. Not busy at all. Plenty of seats available. Service was great. Food was good. We ordered 2 Combos. The first one was a Spicy pork with Ramen tofu soup combo. The second one was a Bulgogi beef with beef tofu soup combo. We also order a bulgogi beef Korean pancake. Food came out pretty fast. Sizzling hot . Was a bit frustrated with the portion of the meat! For $30+ you would think it would be more. The Korean Pancake on the other hand was great. Big portion and was amazing! This place is located at a shopping center next to Lions supermarket and other little store. With lots of eating spots and boba drinks. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Our dinner Combos. Spicy pork tofu soup combo and bulgogi beef tofu soup combos. With house banchans - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

This place is really good! There's a lot of options and service was quick and the staff were nice :) my boyfriend got the hot stone chicken bibimbap and i got the chicken tofu soup. It was nice as it's not very busy through out the week and a good spot for a date :) plenty of parking, and all around good experience! Definitely will be back! read more

Ordered takeout hoping for a healthy and lighter meal -- but this was extremely disappointing. The soup was filled with black burnt bits that clearly came off the chicken. The chicken itself was overcooked, charred, and tasted bitter. The broth was smoky, overly salty, and unpleasant -- definitely not in a good way. I used to come here for dine-in and always had good food and service, so I'm not sure why the takeout was like this. I was genuinely concerned about whether it was even safe to eat, especially since I have food sensitivities. I ended up throwing most of it away. Absolutely unacceptable for a tofu soup. Would not recommend. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Chicken Tofu Soup @lesminaddio - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

As a Korean, giving this a solid 4. Went at 8:30 and we were the only patrons, thought that was a bad sign, but our food was delicious. I ordered dolsot bibimbap and combo seafood soonduboo and both were great. My 7 year old ordered fried rice with beef as he can't handle spicy (embarrassingly) but it was so good, Korean style- simple, sesame oil based, but so good. The dolsot bibimbap portion and presentation was the biggest ive seen! Lots of legit banchan too. Very nice couple/owners and prompt service. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Dolsot bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

Late post: came here for a quick dinner before heading home from the hospital. We didn't have to wait for a table, tons of table. Place is clean. We ordered beef pancake which was delicious. Had a little but left over and it was still delicious the following day. We had soy marinated sirloin with beef tofu soup. Loved it!! Then, had spicy pork with ramen tofu soup. My husband and son ate the spicy pork. My daughter and I had the marinated sirloin. The kids loved the ramen soup. While the we adult enjoyed our beef tofu soup. The prices is not bad either. My only complain is that the meat portion is smaller than I expected. Otherwise, everything else is great. read more

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Had dinner here with a few moms. One of the moms ordered food. All the items she ordered were delicious. One of the items that stood out- short ribs. Soft and tasty. Would definitely come back with my husband. Plenty of parking as well. read more

Staff here is so nice. All of the appetizers were yummy, as well as the entree. This place has been in Newark for a very long time. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Spicy marinated sirloin - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

I came here with 2 friends on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. Service was pretty slow considering there weren't many tables but they did check in with us and offered us extra banchan. I wasn't too impressed with their dishes, although they weren't bad. They gave us a wide selection of banchan. The beef tofu soup was ok - kind of bland. The stir fried calamari was definitely the star. I'm not sure if I'd be back but it's a solid place for Korean food! read more

Seoul Tofu House - Stir fried calamari and beef tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

I would give this place 3.5 stars. Service is great, the staff were very friendly and came to refill our banchan. They have a pretty solid set of banchan items, with about 7 different dishes. We got the hot stone plate and tofu soup combo which was pretty good. I love the burnt rice at the bottom of the hot stone. You get a bowl of rice with your tofu soup, but it's just white rice and not the regular purple Korean rice. We also got the seafood pancake and Korean fried chicken. The fried chicken was way too salty. Plus, they used parts of the chicken that has bones, so I wasn't the biggest fan of this dish. read more

The service was amazing!! We got seated right away. Food was delicious, there was plenty of banchan, it was so fresh and yummy. Definitely going back again. Restaurant was clean, owners were so nice!! read more

We've been here for lunch and an early dinner a couple of times and each time we were the only ones there. It's quiet and there is never a wait time, which is great. The service is fantastic and they're pretty attentive and quick to take the order and serve the food. We've tried a little bit of everything when we are there and always enjoy it. Big plus that there is a ton of parking. read more

Solid, no-frills Korean restaurant with friendly service, and great food + portions at a fair price. Stopped by here for dinner before a movie last night with my girlfriend. The restaurant itself is quaint, with plenty of tables. When we arrived (around 7 PM on a Wednesday) there were a few other groups there but the restaurant still had plenty of room. We were promptly seated and asked for our order. My girlfriend and I shared the Tofu Soup with Vegetables, the Stir Fried Rice Cakes and Ramen, and a Veggie and Scallion pancake. Our BanChan and main dishes came out very quickly and everything was extra fresh and tasted delicious. The pancake was my favorite dish of the night (I'm a sucker for Pajeon normally). The ramen and rice cakes were texturally perfect - the ramen was cooked so the noodles had a slight bite still and the rice cakes were QQ. The sauce that they were stir-fried in was perfect as well. And last but certainly not least was the tofu stew. We had asked to get the dish extra spicy - though it did have a kick it didn't knock our socks off. With that said, it was very delicious and perfect for the night as it started to get colder. All in all, I was very thoroughly satisfied with my meal at Seoul Tofu House. The friendly service and solid food are more than enough for me to recommend this place to anyone. The K Drama playing in the background was also an entertaining touch :) 5/5 read more

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Been coming here for a few years now - the food is always consistent and the staff is very nice! Their banchan selection is pretty decent. I especially like the gochujang braised potatoes which I don't see that often. Main dish wise they have a pretty standard selection of stews, barbecue, and Ramyun. While there's nothing standout the food is always consistently good in a pretty homely ambiance and I find that to be the charm! The complex also has a couple good boba & dessert options nearby and is open pretty late. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Tteoboki ramyun - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

It always happens! Every time I stream Korean show on TV and the show the characters eating Korean food, I get the sudden craving for Korean food. This spot always hits that craving! This is actually our second time here. The first time was during the pandemic 2020, so it was all for pick up and to go food. At that time I did not Yelp it cause we ate before I could record our order. 2023 and here we are sitting in the dining area! This place did not disappoint me. The food was delicious and as for me, a non Korean, it was authentic! We had the Deep Fried Dumplings, the Seafood Pancake, SamGyeTang, Marinated Beef Short Rib, and of course the sides. Everything was fresh and sizzling and even boiling when our order arrived. Consuming the food on the spot made it taste even better. The staff and the ambiance of the place is decent. Everyone is attentive, kind and most of all friendly. read more

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I've been to Seoul Tofu House a few times in the past, last Wed went here for dinner. It was open around 4:30pm so that's a big plus when so many places don't open until 5pm. Got combo tofu soup w/ spicy pork $29.99, I got it veggie which is mushroom tofu soup, got it medium. No egg cuz of egg prices, so bummed! Spicy pork was little burnt and super temp hot, we liked it still. Hubby got seafood tofu soup, asked for spicy. He liked it. Got Free refills on banchans we liked. Charged it. Separate bathrooms on the left-side back. Support local restaurants. read more

Came on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant wasn't very packed at all. It's quite quiet in here aside from the kdrama playing in the background. We ordered the bulgolgi & pork bibimbap (but i think they may have given up bulgolgi for the meat?) The food is just okay, the beef was a little dry. The price is rather hefty for what you get. The banchan was just ok too! They do come around and ask if you want refills though. Overall this place is average, nothing to write home about! I've had it a couple times now but it's never super wowed me. Maybe I'll come back and order something else in the future. read more

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Looking for a comfortable, no frills, homey, Korean dine-in experience? Look no further than Seoul Tofu House! Staff here are very friendly and accommodating. Food selection and quality are great. Location is decent as it's right across the mall and school nearby. And it's close to a lot of decent snack and dessert places if you're having a day or night out. Plenty of parking here so come any time of the day. We have been here countless times and usually order the combination plates which come with your choice of an entree and a tofu pot. The tofu pots are personal size so it's not really shareable but between two people, it is enough food. The bbq ribs (galbi) are the go to for meat options but you can't really go wrong. Bulgogi is good too. The Korean friend chicken is fried well and quite meaty. The spicy sauce isn't too spicy so even mild adventurers can have a try. One time, as someone in our party could not take spicy, we asked for one of the drumsticks to not be sauced and they were so nice and set it on a separate small dish for us. The rice bowls (bibimbap) are good options to share. Crispy rice at the bottom with vegetables abundantly mixed in with sauce makes for a hearty meal. The seafood pancake is a must order each time. They do a really good job with the crispy ends and it comes out hot! The side dishes are aplenty and they'll open your stomach as you enjoy your meal. Overall, Seoul Tofu House is a place you could go to on any given day and get a delicious meal, have a conversation with the employees and locals, and not break the bank. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

Happy New Year! My first review of 2024. I love me some Korean food, but it seems like we always get the standard Beef Bulgogi, Beef with Green Onion Pancake, and Kalbi. What can I say? I'm basic. That being said, the basics at Seoul Tofu House are amazing. The portions and price are reasonable. The Koreans mamas that work here are so nice and they hustle! I love the banchan they give you, and you should never be shy to ask for more! I especially love the Japchae and seaweed salad, which are my favorites. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Beef and green onion pancake - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

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This place never disappoints. Everything is good here! We usually will get galbi, beef udon, soon dubu, seafood pancake, cold noodles, galbi tong, spicy ramen and rice cakes. Like everything it's so good! The pancake is crispy and the meat is well marinated! The women that work here are friendly and they always have some Korean program playing in the background. Great local korean place for delicious food! read more

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This has been my second time coming to this restaurant within the past year or so. I find that banchan to be standard and good, and similarly, the tofu soup. Tofu soup was good, but wasn't anything super extraordinary (which was a bit disappointing given the shop's name). However, I absolutely ravished their stir fried calamari and galbi short ribs. I find that their protein dishes here win me over the most - I'd highly recommend giving the last two dishes a chance if you visit. The stir fried calamari sauce goes so well with white rice and banchan. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Beef tofu soup & stir fried calamari (both mild) - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

I have always enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in Seoul Tofu House so when my wife and I wanted some Korean food, this spot is always on our mind when we consider Korean food. We decided to come in this past Sunday and to our surprise, the owners have changed! Ok, deep breathe, let's wait for the food and decide. Here are my thoughts on a high level with our experience: 1. The fried fish is no longer a part of the side dishes - The old owners did such an excellent job with the fish but why did the new people have to take it away? This really sucked. 2. The cucumber side dish had a lot more vinegar - This was extremely unusual. Most Korean restaurants marinates similarly when it comes to your stable cucumber, kimchi, and so forth. The taste of the cucumber surprised me in a bad way. 3. The service - It wasn't busy inside, but it was quite difficult to have our side dishes refilled. They saw us waving, but it was like they didn't see us. Yea, you get the idea. I get it, the prices of goods have gone up and frankly, I think most people including myself don't mind paying a little bit more but please please don't change the way the food is made or drop in service. Most regulars are smart and they know the difference in taste when it changes, trust me. As for my wife and I, I think we'll take a break from this restaurant for a while. read more

Ok I was sad because the tofu soup really just tastes like ramen soup powder was made to use the soup. Idk correct me if I'm wrong but that's what it felt like. But every restaurant obviously uses their own methods and ingredients, so just keep that in mind. Their dwejibulgogi, spicy pork dish was quite yummy with rice. Side dishes tasted pretty typical. Basically do not expect wow amazing Korean food, it will just scratch your Korean food craving. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Spicy pork (dwejibulgogi) and tofu soup (soondubu) with side dishes (banchan) - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

If you want Korean food, you can come here and try their Korean food specialty. Their tofu soup is an item everybody has to try. I think it's one of their staples and you can choose between beef, pork, chicken, and shrimp. It comes with you in a very hot bowl. Just be careful since it will burn you if take you your scoop right away. Their combination also comes with beef. Check their menu for other combinations with your tofu soup. The combination comes with a smaller version of their tofu soup. If you order the regular tofu soup, it comes with a bigger portion. I would have given them a higher rating but didn't like their service. The server don't have any personality and didn't ask us if the food is alright. Maybe the place is getting busy with the influx of customers but we didn't notice the server coming to our table after our food was served. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Combination - Pork tofu soup with beef - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

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Went in when they open during a friday and there was no line. I heard they get really busy. Complimentary sides available. Staff is nice. The soup is boiling hot, not salty, just right! Clean place. Staff was nice. Plaza around is lots of asian food! Ala carte style so share with yiur family! able to do big party sizes. read more

Came here for an early dinner and the restaurant was empty at 5 PM. Amazingly, even though they are a tofu house they had Mul Naengmyun. Perfect for a hot day! We had to ask for mustard, but they did have some. The panchan were delicious and plentiful. We also ordered vegetable pajun which was light and fluffy, but a little bit on the greasy side. The service was excellent. read more

One of my favorite Korean food spots in this area! The food is always on point and you can tell it is made with that home-cooked type of love! My usual order here: -Spicy Teokbokki -Seafood Pancake -Japchae -Kimchi Fried Rice -Beef Bulgogi The spicy teokbokki is always super flavorful and cooked really well! The texture is always just right. Same goes for all of the other dishes that I normally order from here! Super flavorful, cooked well, and never disappoints! I never finish a meal/dish here and think "I wish they couldve done this...." Its always such a great meal and will leave you full. Each dish/entree is very "full" as well, meaning that they always give you enough or more than enough! Also, when you order takeout, they always give a full takeout box of sides with your order always included. Finally, the service here is always really great. Theyre all very nice, welcoming, and attentative. I recommed stopping by here if you're in the area and craving some good Korean food! read more

(3.5 Stars) We stopped by for a quick, early dinner before catching a movie at the AMC across the street. The restaurant was pretty empty so we were seated right away, and the food came out really fast as well. The service is also good- we kept asking the waitresses for things (extra bowls, more sauce, take-out boxes, etc.) and they were really nice about it! We ordered a Combination Tofu Soup, Spicy Cold Buckwheat Noodles, and a Seafood Pancake. My favorite was definitely the seafood pancake! It was really crispy and they didn't skimp on the seafood either. The cold noodles were also solid. I think it's pretty hard to find decent cold noodles in the Bay Area, so this satisfied the craving. The tofu soup was pretty average though, and I wouldn't order it again. I was also underwhelmed with the banchan. The banchan is one of my favorite parts about eating at Korean restaurants, and I felt the quality and selection here was a little below average. read more

Seoul Tofu House - Seafood Pancake, Combination Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

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Gf suggested this place and so happy she did I love mom and pop shops and this is definitely it - homey but plenty of tables and menu is extensive. It got pretty crowded right around dinner time Gf doesn't eat meat so we got the ramen tteokbokki and that was pretty good - can taste the gochujang but nothing super spicy, the rice cakes and fish cakes also complemented the dish well I got the chicken tofu soup non-spicy and this was just ok, would get it again next time but I definitely need the spice haha Solid place for Korean food and would definitely visit again read more

Seoul Tofu House - Ramen Tteok-bokki - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

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Always loved coming to this tofu house even after it changed ownership. It continues to be a go-to of mine! The staff is very attentive and are aware of all their tables. You may need to grab their attention if the restaurant is about 80% full, but they make sure to come around to your table. Soft Tofu Soup - a must for those windy days! Grilled pork belly is a little different, it has a marinade and sauce. Still good!! Gal-bi is nicely portioned and comes out so soft. Kimchi Pajeon - not too spicy, not too sour. Loved it! It is a little pricey, but the prices have been within a $2-3 of pre-COVID. BUT GO and support your local business! read more

If you are craving Korean food while you're in Fremont/Newark, I definitely recommend going here. The employees were friendly and the food was great. Me and a friend had ordered 4 dishes, which was more than enough for the both of us when you include banchan. My friend and I ordered the kim chi fried rice, spicy rice cakes, galbi, and tofu soup and I can't tell you which one I loved most because they were all delicious. (But I would say the soup only because I love ALL kinds of soup hehe). And I love how they start off with tea, especially one a cold day. And with that note, if you want water, you need to ask for it. read more

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I have been going to this restaurant for years. The food is delicious, and the staff is so friendly. Their soondubu (tofu soup) is particularly well made, and they have a wide variety of dishes from which to choose. I highly recommend this restaurant!!! read more

11/6/21 My boyfriend and I came to Seoul Tofu House for dinner. It's located in a small plaza and there was plenty of parking when we got there. It wasn't busy at all; there were maybe one or two tables occupied. We were greeted by an older Korean woman and we were seated right away. We were pretty hungry so as soon as we sat down, we told her what we wanted to order: 1. Kimchi stew (his) 2. Chicken teriyaki with ramen tofu soup (combo, mine) We also had a bottle of lychee soju. The food was good overall and the service was okay. I liked that they had 6 different bonchon dishes to choose from. The soups both were fragrant and came out super hot; my boyfriend said the kimchi could be better (it wasn't spicy enough for him). The chicken teriyaki was a bit on the chewier side, but still flavorful. It's a solid spot for korean food. If I'm in the area again, I wouldn't mind coming back. read more

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The service is attentive and friendly. They don't get much traffic on weekday evenings so generally a very quiet place. Food flavors are good but you can tell they've been skimping on the quality. The spicy pork was almost all chopped up fat pieces resting on a very generous bed of onions (i.e., hardly any meat). I expected a lot more meat for $25. It's no surprise they don't get much traffic and they'll need to invest on the quality of their food if they expect to turn things around. read more

every time ive stopped by seoul tofu house ive tried something different and every dish ive tried has been so bomb! even my friend who's vegetarian had really enjoyed her dishes. and that's usually my priority - is to ensure that my friends who have dietary restrictions is accounted for/have solid options to choose from. so 10/10 would recommend for yall to check this space out! - seafood and green onion pancake - A7 ($18.99) - beef rib soup - E7 ($20.99) - udon spicy beef soup - E4 ($19.99) - ham & cheese tofu soup - B9 ($17.99) - vege & mushroom tofu soup - B7 ($17.99) - cold buckwheat noodles mixed w/ spicy sauce - E9 ($18.99) tips: - sharable portions for family style or just for yourself too :) - plentiful options to choose from - service is super good - family, groups, friends, and date friendly read more

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This is not the best Korean restaurant but I'm just glad they're open with no break during the day, unlike the Chinese restaurants in the same plaza. Is serving lunch really tiring that the restaurant needs to close between 3pm-5pm... makes no sense. This place is my go-to in the plaza when I missed the lunch window for the Chinese restaurants. They have decent Korean food and price is ok, except the lunch and dinner prices are different for the same dishes... which also makes no sense at all, and it also doesn't apply to weekends... read more

First time visiting as we travel through looking for something warm and hardy with real ingredients vs drive thru hamburger and trust me when I say I can eat a hamburger everyday!! But tonight I try something new and out of my box!! I always visit the restrooms before seating to wash hands and get a feel of the atmosphere.... Facility was very clean and inviting...once seated it took me a minute to review the menu which was a lil overwhelming but so grateful to all yall on here who posted pic's because it aided me to select an amazing dish... read more

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