Wow ?! How havent I been to this SGD Tofu House before ?! A friend recommended since it's one of her favorite Korean spots in South Bay so of course I had to check it out. I like that their menu has photos, makes perusing that much easier & accessible. I also noticed their prices are cheaper than other Korean restaurants, which is a plus in this economy ! Of course I had to get the beef soondubu ($21.08) and wow did it HIT -- just what I needed. I think I got mild/medium spicy, but will get spicy next time for that extra kick ;) The spicy beef stew ($23.14) was also flavorful and filling. The banchan also stood out to me which was a surprise since most places' banchans are good, but not AMAZING. Less banchans than some other places but that's okies! Idk if it was squid or what but the banchan that doesnt look the most appealing that's attached to this review was my favorite. The kimchi wasnt too overpoweringly vinegar-y or sweet either. Seems like there's plenty of food options here -- cant wait to come back and try their seafood pancake, cold noodle, or even their set menu which includes raw marinated crab ?? I can see parking being difficult in this small strip plaza during peak hours, but still lots of potential spots. Cant wait to come back to get my soondubu fix, which I crave often :) read more

SGD Tofu House - Squid (?) banchan !!! MY FAVE OUT OF ALL THE BANCHANS - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Came by again after a few years. Two of us ordered: -raw marinated crab, beef tofu soup $32.01 not sure freshness of the crab -bbq beef and vegetables bibimbap $26.97 Unfortunately, not the best meal. Crab flavor (I couldn't eat because allergic) was supposedly good, but the crab itself could be a bit suspicious about quality. Rice was mushy which was very unfortunate. Overall, really pricey for the value of the meal. Staff was very friendly at first, then essentially disappeared after being sat. Parking can be tough during peak hours. read more

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SGD Tofu House in Santa Clara is solid, but it's not quite as good as the the Palo Alto location. The seafood tofu soup is the highlight with its nice broth and addictive spice, though the protein count could definitely be higher. I also really enjoyed the seafood pancake, it's crispy without being greasy, and the galbi is flavorful, even if the portion is a bit on the small side. The main reason I still prefer the Palo Alto spot comes down to the details: the banchan here doesn't include fish cake, which is a major miss for me. Between the missing sides and the stingier protein portions in the soup, Palo Alto is the better bet if you have the choice. It's a good neighborhood option, if you're in the Santa Clara area, 3 stars for this location, 4 for the Palo Alto location. read more

Had the chicken bibimbap and it was really good. Loaded with veggies including spinach, cucumber, broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots, and more. The rice got nice and crispy on the hot plate, and they give you gochujang to mix in which really brought it together. Portion was huge. Around $27 which is on the higher side, but fair enough for how much food you get. Banchan was solid too. Kimchi, pickled radish, and glass noodles were all good. Staff is super friendly and there's plenty of seating, though weekends get busy. Despite being quite packed it wasn't terribly loud and could still have a conversation over the meal. read more

SGD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We had the veggie tofu ramen and I'll admit, I was a little unsure at first but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise! The flavors were balanced and satisfying. They let you choose your spice level and my husband went all in with a 10/10 and that was so good! What truly stood out was the generous spread of sides like black rice, boiled potatoes, glass noodles, fermented beans, bean sprouts, kimchi and an egg. It made the meal feel abundant yet thoughtfully put together. This is a cozy spot that's definitely worth a visit! read more

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This is a fantastic and wholesome authentic Korean restaurant. There is a lot of warmth and welcomeness from the staff. We were seated immediately for a party of 4 on a Saturday evening (6:45 pm). The restaurant is clean, but tables are a little close to each other. The food is top notch. We had an order of BBQ beef that we loved by our daughters. The free kid's tofu soup was perfect for children learning to eat the dish. The raw soft shelled crab was heavenly, cold, and tasty. The serving size for the set menu was large and could easily feed 2 people. Parking is free, but limited due to sharing it with other businesses. My family left happy and full, had delicious leftovers the next day, too. read more

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Words cannot describe the amazing experience I had here. It's a very unassuming restaurant on the outside but it's filled with love and comfort. My friend and I came for cold noodles on a hot day and the staff immediately started helping us. They pulled us two extra chairs just so we had a place to put our purses. When our food came out, they helped show us the best way to eat it and how they like to do it. They added cold soup broth into it and told us Korean people usually drink hot tea/water with this so they gave us some. They even put bibs on for us so we wouldn't get our clothes dirty! They showed us that they really care about their customers and the food they serve. read more

SGD Tofu House - Spicy Cold Noodles - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Nice restaurant specializing in Korean tofu soups. I got mild spicy which wasn't spicy so that's great. The bowls are a bit small and I wish I came for lunch instead of dinner because the prices then would be more reasonable. Small side dishes were not refillable and shared between 2 people. We also only got water refilled once even though restaurant wasn't busy. read more

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Highly recommend the BBQ Beef & Octopus tofu soup! Really flavorful seafood flavor with the added benefit of marinated beef--absolutely fire. My sister got the standard beef soup, which I thought was significantly less delicious. Not as much flavor ): Banchan was delicious--esp the potato and japchae. Super friendly and attentive staff. Spacious restaurant space. Clean women's restroom. Decent pricing and good portion size--good amount of protein in the soup. Overall, had a nice experience here (: read more

SGD Tofu House - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The ambiance and service here is rushed, fast, and casual. Great, if you're looking for that. Plenty of vegetarian options here- tofu soups and bibimbap. Few vegetarian banchan options, but thats expected and always tasting fresh. The food could have used more flavor and spice but it came piping hot and fresh. Location is convenient with a parking lot around. read more

SGD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This location has spicy raw marinated crab!! I believe the other sgd locations don't have that. Located in a plaza and next to a teaspoon, parking is a blessing here when we got there at 6. The place was empty on a weekday, and people slowly started to fill the restaurant at 7-8. I ordered soybean paste tofu soup cuz I was feeling not too spicy today, the soy bean flavor is really strong, and I didn't like it as much compared to the normal one. But let me recommend this "weird" tofu soup combo that my friends ordered: ham and cheese. That's the name, and it tastes amazing. It is spam in regular tofu soup with a slice of cheese on top, to my surprise, they go really well together! That will be my go to order next time. The service is also very nice and friendly, the side dishes come quick and all taste amazing. read more

SGD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I came in before a crazy time at work, and I'm so glad because the amazing food provided me the energy to get through the night. I ordered the set meal which comes with spicy raw marinated crab and tofu soup. I loved that the crab wasn't heavily salted so that I could keep eating it no problem! The service was fantastic. I actually walked in during the servers having their lunch, but they were so welcoming and friendly. The restaurant was empty inside save for one other table of guests and people coming for takeout orders. The interior is very old school and dated, but I'd absolutely come back for the set meal again. read more

SGD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The best SGD house! 3 top favorites here: kimchi pancake, tofu soup, raw marinated crab. Kimchi pancake: I was taken back by the pricey kimchi pancake. But trust me this is the crispiest pancake you will ever have. This is not a soggy, flappy pancake. It's fried to perfection every time. Tofu soup: good hearty soup base. Always piping hot. Raw marinated crab: one of the few places to have raw marinated crab in the Bay Area. Nicely marinated, not spicy. Service is standard, place is clean. read more

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Amazing food and great service with just one man working the tables. I rarely see burdock in bibimbap with beef bibimbap so this was such a treat. Also neat to see it served on a sizzle stone plate instead of the bowl. The banchans were great and fresh, the kimchi was our favorite. Unlimited refills as with any Korean restaurant for dine-in. We chose white/non-spicy for the seafood/beef combo tofu stew and it was flavorful and had the signature anchovy taste. read more

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Solid tofu soup that really hit the spot. God selection of banchan as well. Very casual place to grab food. read more

SGD Tofu House - Soon Du Bu - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

First time coming here with my family and had a positive experience. I ordered soondubu seafood soup and it was really delicious. I also liked how many options there were for the spice level. They definitely didn't skimp out on the clams, shrimp, and other seafood. My family also enjoyed the banchan and I especially liked the braised potatoes. The staff there are really sweet and when I was leaving they gave me a lot of candy even at my big old age . I'm glad we tried a new spot out! read more

SGD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We FINALLY tried this place tonight -- I went for the short ribs, husband ordered the Kimchi Bibimbap -- and everything was chef's kiss. The banchan alone had us obsessed before our entrees even arrived. Husband cleaned his entire plate and declared the crispy rice the MVP of the night. My short ribs were so generous I had a whole box of leftovers ready to be tomorrow's dream lunch. And then... I left them at the table. Didn't realize until 20 minutes later when we were at the grocery store around the corner. My heart SANK. I walked back in fully prepared to be disappointed fully expecting to hear "sorry, we threw those out." Instead? She held up one finger... and started packing me a to-go box FULL of banchan and steamed rice. More than I even had originally. This is the kind of hospitality that turns a great meal into a place you're loyal to FOREVER. We will absolutely be back soon. read more

SGD Tofu House - Short Rib and Bibimbob - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I ordered the beef bibimbap and my friends ordered the soft tofu soup. Everything was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the crispy rice from the sizzling stone pot. We were there on a Saturday for lunch and the restaurant wasn't very crowded or loud, perfect for catching up with friends. read more

Loved the bubbling hot vegetable soft tofu and all the sides of veggies, beans, red rice etc. This has been on the list since long time as friend has been hooting for this place for its superior taste since ever. This has following for the right reasons. Spice levels are on point! I will definitely be back to get more of this tofu soup when craving for a warm soupy lunch or dinner kind of a meal!! read more

SGD Tofu House - Vegetable Soft Tofu - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Back in the Bay Area for a long weekend. Staying at a hotel nearby. My wife wanted Soft Tofu soup for dinner. This places was great. It's a relatively small place. Came here on a Wednesday night. Was empty when we arrived but was packed when we left. I had the Combination Tofu and my wife had the regular tofu. I liked that you can give a sliding scale for the hotness. We also ordered the Kim Chi and Spam pancake. Very crispy. The dipping sauce had just the right amount of saltiness. read more

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Whenever I dine here my go-to order is always the original tofu soup with pork medium spice level and the kimchi and spam pancake which both hit the spot every time. The tofu soup comes out boiling and piping hot and I enjoy how deep fried and crispy the kimchi and spam pancake is. The tofu soup is very comforting especially on a cold day and they give a good amount of tofu and meat in there. The banchan is refillable which is a plus and all items are pretty solid side dishes that pair well with whatever you order. I love the purple rice and I end up adding majority of the side dishes into my soup for more spice and vegetables. Service is fast, there's plenty of seats inside, and the employees are welcoming and attentive. It is quite pricey especially for tofu soup that can easily be made at home, but when cravings hit and I'm lazy to cook it at home...take my money lol! read more

SGD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Located along El Camino at the border of Santa Clara and Sunnyvale, parking is plentiful and easy to find. The noise level is average. It's also on the colder side so do bring a jacket. BBQ pork and vegetables in stoneware (4/5): delicious. The food was burning hot. The rice was so crispy and the meat was tender. Overall SGD Tofu House is a great Korean restaurant. The food is delicious. I absolutely loved the kimchi. read more

SGD Tofu House - BBQ pork and vegetables in stoneware - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This has always been a favorite spot of mine. On colder days, or when I feel like I need something warm and comforting, I come here for the tofu soup. I like mine extra spicy and the workers always laugh at my request - tickled that someone would want it at level 10 - but make it as spicy as I want. I've come here before the pandemic, getting take-out during the pandemic and am still making stops here - albeit not as often as before since I moved away from the area. My favorite is the dumpling tofu soup and sometimes, but I sometimes get the seafood one. I also like their seafood pancake as an appetizer - they always get the right crispiness to it that I really enjoy. I've also had their stone rice pot and galbi a few times, but I still prefer the soup over it. The banchan have always hit the spot as well, especially the potato one. It can depend on the days/times, most the wait for seating doesn't take that long. It seems like most people still grab to go orders instead of eating at the restaurant. The service is quick and we've usually been able to get whatever we needed with ease. The servers have been efficient and attentive - refilling waters and banchan dishes when asked. It's a quiet atmosphere - great for chatting with the company you're with. Overall, a great spot for some warm, comforting tofu soup. read more

SGD Tofu House - Dumpling tofu soup, extra spicy. - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Tofu soup was just okay for a late lunch today. It was hot but the tofu wasn't as plentiful in the bowl. Banchan was ok. Server was just ok. It was clean but everything was just ok. read more

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Solid tofu soup! I always get the spam and cheese :) level 4 medium isn't spicy which surprises me so I would say their rating scale is a little off. Love that you can request "less salty" for the soup. Would come back forsure whenever I'm craving tofu soup. Fast service, never a wait. read more

Came here on a Friday night with a friend, we were seated immediately. It's a casual place, parking is a little limited so I would come earlier. I ordered the soft tofu soup with beef at a level 5 and the seafood pancake to share. The tofu soup came out first with all the sides. Everything was honestly delicious and I was surprised I hadn't come here before. The service was great and the people were super friendly in answering our questions. The seafood pancake took a bit to come out but man it was SO good. We enjoyed our meal way more than I expected, however I will say the spice level 5 wasn't enough! So I could have probably gone to level 7. read more

SGD Tofu House - 1. Original Soft Tofu Soup beef - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Tofu house on a Saturday morning! 4 of us arrived shortly before noon and we were promptly seated. The restaurant was already 90% full, and within the hour, all tables filled up. Service was efficient, but not very friendly. The banchan dishes were literally spun out on the table without a word. I ordered the shortribs and they tasted great, but it didn't look as plentiful as the picture on the wall (can't remember if the picture in the menu was the same). They didn't garnish it as prettily either. My husband got the beef bibimbop, and my sister got the seafood. My husband's dish was just Meh, but the seafood one was much better. My brother-in-law ordered the tofu soup and that looked great. I'm not sure my shortribs was worth $15 more that the other dishes, but that's what I wanted. I'm not sure I'd return since the "not so friendly" service turned me off. read more

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Comparing this place to Milpitas SGD. In Milpitas, each person gets their own set of side dishes. But here, if you order 2 soups, they give you 1 container of sides and was told it is enough for 2. In Milpitas, this is just 1 set for each tofu stew order. Also, the fish roe tofu stew is all broken up. The fish row looks like it is crushed and then added in. The Milpitas one has the whole fish roe in chunks. Flavor wise, I prefer the Milpitas one also. This one happened to be close to my work. read more

SGD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We've been to SGD before a few times. I"m surprised I haven't wrote a review yet. SGD ("So Gong Dong" on my receipt) is conveniently located on El Camino Real. There tofu dishes are usually what I order. This time, I got their classic #1 Original Soft Tofu with beef, spicy level 3, $21. That hit the spot. It came out boiling hot. I like how clean tasting it was with a bit of spice. My tofu salad appetizer $6 was mostly iceberg lettuce. The #27 bibimbob, seafood and vegetables in stoneware $25 was also good. Overall great meal. Service was excellent. Well done everyone at SGD Tofu House. read more

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This was an awesome double date spot! This past Saturday, my girlfriend and I were accompanied by our friends to eat at SGD Tofu House. We were all so pleased with the food, service, and overall vibes of this establishment. The owner of the restaurant was going around from table to table making balloon animals for us, which we all thought was so sweet! We all ordered: Combination Tofu Soup - 8/10 - Very homey and cozy, perfect remedy for the cold. Spam and Kimchi Pancake - 9/10 - Super crunchy and tasty! Galbi - 7/10 - Nothing spectacular, but still very good! Spicy Raw Marinated Crab - 8.5/10 - Seasoned well and some pieces had a lot of meat on them! read more

SGD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Fast, filling, and with a lot of variety! I was craving banchan so I picked this new-to-me Korean spot and ordered the curry veggie soft tofu soup, a flavor version I had not seen before. It had tofu (obvi), carrots, zucchini, and onions with a turmeric soup base and some sort of intense smoky flavor that I couldn't figure out the source of but added an interesting dimension! All portions plentiful and food delicious Logistics: - indoor seating only - plenty of strip mall parking outside - double check whether the veggie tofu soup base is actually vegetarian - Google maps menu photos are out of date as of 2024-12-20, the menu given to me was very different but I forgot to snag a pic read more

SGD Tofu House - Banchan and purple rice side dishes - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

If they're going to charge 47 dollars for kalbi they should at least make sure it's cooked properly. Got a plate of unseared meat that looked like it was cooked on a lukewarm pan. Been going to the SGD chain as a reliable place for Korean food for years and this is by far the most disappointing experience I've ever had. read more

SGD Tofu House - Sad looking kalbi - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The best soft tofu soup I've had. A no-frills authentic Korean-run restaurant with speedy service and a simple menu. A complete meal with bonchon. I'll likely visit this and the other location again. read more

SGD Tofu House - First item on the menu (with no spice) - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Ordered their BBQ beef, it's dry and bland, with way too much sugar in it, and barely any seasoning. Served with onions and puddle of water in the bottom. It's sad they ruined the beef like this. read more

It's been awhile seen we've been here and tofu soup sounded good with the cold weather. Service is quick and you'll be quickly seated if it's not too busy. Tofu soup is solid. Just remember to crack the egg while it's still boiling when it comes to the table. I usually get the original with pork with the spicy level at 10. I'm used to Thai spicy and this wasn't spicy at all for me. I have a high tolerance for spice, though. My husband got the tofu soup deal with the raw marinated crab. He picked beef as the meat choice, which he said wasn't as good as pork. However, the raw marinated crab hit the spot for him since he's been craving it. It was such a great deal to get the crab since you get a big portion of it that can easily be shared between 2-3 people. For the price of it, it's cheaper than what you can get in the Korean markets. Parking can be tricky in this plaza. There's signs all over the restaurant and even on their menu to not leave any valuables in your car. If you're looking for solid tofu soup and spicy raw marinated crab, this place is definitely a spot to check out! read more

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This is our go to restaurant for soon tofu. Solid soon tofu and friendly service. Grandpa likes to make balloons animals for the kids. Korean food is so $$$ these days read more

Get over here and support your local harabeoji! He was the SWEETEST and so excited to serve everyone and reccomend us his favorite dishes. With the colder weather, it was quite full on a Saturday night, around 7pm there were more than 4 groups waiting in line. Lots of Doordash orders too. I came specifically for the soondubu (soft tofu soup). Ordered mine with spice level #3 out of 10. There's more than 10 different soondubu options (seafood, dumpling, mushroom, etc). I chose the kimchi and pork one and no notes at all-- seriously, it was so warm and filling! The banchan were pretty good too and the servers came by often to refill. I've seen some reviews saying that service was slow, my case was more that the restaurant was just busy but whenever we asked for something, they did their best and came ASAP. My only downside would be the price, it's more than $20 for the soondubu. I totally understand quality, but this felt like a big surge in price. Otherwise, I would definitely come back on a cold night. read more

SGD Tofu House - #5 soup with mild level 3. - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Food was good, service was meh. The food was delicious. But the service was lacking. they would check-in multiple times with other tables, but not ours. read more

Came for a late Saturday lunch (1pm) and the place was bustling and hectic!! Kudos to the place for being so popular but did not feel very welcome at the start as the servers were all so busy and almost seemed bothered. We were luckily sat down immediately at a table for two and were able to order right away. I got the Combination Tofu soup at medium spicy level which probably could have been spicier. The tofu soup is good but not enough to fulfill my BCD cravings. Also a bit sad considering the high price, but oh well in the bay area this will do! read more

SGD Tofu House - 2. Combination Soft Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Average Korean restaurant! They were pretty full on a Friday night but there was no wait. My group of 3 ordered: - Original Soft Tofu with Beef and spicy level 6/10 (3/5): The beef pieces were surprisingly big but were very rough and hard to chew through. The soup and tofu was ok. - BBQ Chicken and Vegetables in Stoneware (3/5): Big plate but eh. - BBQ Chicken (2/5): They had large portions but the chicken itself was pretty mid. We had to ask for water like 4 times before they gave us refills. Then, when we asked for more, they finally gave us that iced water plastic bottle with a green lid. Overall, this place had larger than normal portions but taste was just ok. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

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