I came to Stone Tofu House with some friends while I was visiting Phoenix for a weekend. We stopped by here for a late lunch before I had to go to the airport. It was pretty quiet when we came by. The actual space is fairly modern with TVs and decor that feels very Asian (even the water jugs!). I actually came here a while ago and wasn't a big fan, making me think I just didn't like tofu. However, this time around, I LOVED what I got. I ordered the Vegetarian Mixed Vegetable Tofu Soup (and asked to make it spicy). It was so good -- really deep flavors alongside a great level of heat. The tofu was delicious and perfectly soft. The rice it came with was also really good -- I'm not sure exactly what it was. The service was fine, but a bit slow given we were one of two tables in the restaurant. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - Rice - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Overall great experience. I loved the food and the options were very unique from other korean places around town so I enjoyed the trip aside from many others apart from my usual expectations of the same one-noted korean food experience. I feel like I got burnt out on it a while back but eating with a vegan had me pleasantly surprised when they brought me here to try their house-made tofu dishes. I really enjoyed their difference in bon chan and was delighted by their $.50 hot drink station at the front. It was cute and very whimsical to get a korean milk coffee out of a quickie machine that presents its own cup when you insert quarters like you're traveling abroad. I liked it a lot. When you're sitting in their little booths, it's also very private and you can also view their process of making tofu in the back on the televisions on the side while you eat it, which is very informative as well. The staff was very clean and prompt at taking orders and never missed anything either, so I definitely appreciated the wait staff and attitude as always. read more

Visited The Stone Korean Tofu House for lunch on a weekday. We were greeted and seated right away. We were the only customers at the time of our visit, which was kinda sad. There's plenty of seating. My friend and I shared the scallion seafood pancake and I got the seafood tofu soup for my entree which came with banchan. The pancake, tofu soup, and banchan were all delicious! Filling, too. Service was friendly and prompt. The Stone Korean Tofu House is a solid spot and I will be back. I really hope they stay open! read more

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My fiancé and I had such a nice dinner here last night! We ordered the corn cheese, beef sundubu (medium spicy), spicy naengmyeon, and LA galbi. Everything was so delicious, especially the sundubu and naengmyeon! Portions were pretty generous, and prices were fair (we paid about $70 including tax/tip). It wasn't busy at all for 6 PM on a weeknight. Our server was super kind and attentive, and we got our food about 15 min after ordering. Would love to come back if I'm in the area again. read more

I have to report here what happened when we came here a few weeks ago and it was not cool what the waitress did. My friends and I came to this place together because I had been before and liked the Korean food here. Food was legit and was a good experience previously. However, the day we came in, the waitress got my friend's order wrong as my friend wanted the bibimbap but the waitress heard something else and brought out a soup. When my friend immediately told her that isnt what she ordered, the waitress (new) proceeded to argue with my friend. I watched incredulously as things started to unfold. The waitress even asked my friend to pronounce bimbimpap again and told her she should learn how to pronounce it better. She kept arguing wirh my friend and mind you, waitess wasnt Korean or Korean American. At this point, I had to step in, as I also heard my friend say bibimbap clearly. The waitress didnt know what she was talking about and at the same time was being rude as heck to my friend. Then, my other friend shows up and orders a bibimpap. When the bibimpap is brought out, I asked her to bring some gochujang for my friend. I didnt know if my friend would like this chili paste, so wanted her to have the option to try it. The waitress again decided to argue about this and at this point, she was really testing my nerve. She said bibimpap doesn't come with gochujang and I am like thinking are you crazy, woman? I am not Korean but I have been eating Korean food for 30+ years, I know what I am talking about. She then asked me to repeat gochujang several times and I was very annoyed at this point. Its like, look lady, you dont know what youre talking about, stop sticking your foot in your mouth and come on, be nice to your customers! Because of this terrible behavior, I asked to speak to a manager, a woman came over and listened to what happened and apologized and thats how we found out she was new. I was beyond frustrated at this point. Despite the horrible service, I still left a 10% tip, but honestly the waitress deserves zilch and needed more training. The food is solid here but I wont be returning with that kind of behavior, I can choose where my money goes, and these days with it being so hard to get by, good luck to this place as I am not coming back. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - Banchan- very good - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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The food here was good but unfortunately this was some of the worst/rudest service from the waitress that I've experienced. I ordered the beef bulgogi bibimbap and the waitress brought me beef soup. Rather than just apologize for her mistake, she argued with me that I didn't order the bibimbap and my friend had to speak up for me that I did in fact order the bibimbap. The waitress then made a very disrespectful remark that I should improve my pronunciation next time. Bibimbap and soup don't even sound anything alike but the waitress still couldn't accept that she messed up. The waitress also didn't give me silverware and expected me to know that they are kept in a drawer in the table and to get it myself. There were other issues too with her service and her awful attitude. The banchan and the bibimbap were both enjoyable once I got them. It was quiet when we went for a Saturday lunch and the interior is pretty minimalist. Maybe I would get takeout from here but the service needs to be significantly improved for me to return to dine in. read more

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Came here for the first time tonight and it was delicious. I came here with my sister and we ordered tofu appetizer and a seafood tofu hot pot. I love Korean food and consider myself an expert. This was very good! They make their own tofu daily, soft and firm. I highly recommend it! read more

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This is my favorite go-to place for Korean Tofu soup! I got the beef tofu soup - medium spicy. Tofu soup comes with rice and the side dishes. I love the rice with the pumpkin/squash in it! And the side dishes are so delicious! They switch to different ones every few months. The soup also comes with the raw egg that you crack it on top when they bring out the dish. The broth is always flavorful and depends on which tofu soup (beef, seafood, kimchi, etc) you get, the broth flavor is different. The tofu is made in house so it is fresh and soft. The staff is always friendly and the restaurant is nice and clean. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - Rice and side dishes - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Thank you cookie (kukhui) for an amazing dinner! We got the tofu hot pot. It is vegan! All the sides are vegan except fish cakes. We enjoyed the kimchi, the beet and cabbage, the soy paste, and the spicy chili's! Yum! She kindly gave us an extra of the spicy side. Now, the tofu hot pot... WOW. It is vegan but not short on flavor. The mushroom medley is exceptional. Lots of veggies it is so filling. There is a reason these ingredients are blue zone friendly. Give this dish a try. The noodles are tasty and all are nourishing to the body. This place can get busy but they have plenty of seating. The staff is kind, and helpful. Please support this great business. Plenty of parking. It is a really comfortable atmosphere. The soybean tofu is made fresh daily and they use organic and non GMO. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - Tofu hot pot - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I've been to Stone Korean Tofu House a few times, but this was my first time getting it to go. I loved the packaging for the sides, everything stayed separate and neat. The LA-style ribs combo was perfection. The meat was super tender and the flavor was phenomenal, especially with a side of rice. Their fresh steamed purple rice with hobak is always so good. The combo also came with a soup, and I chose the cold spicy noodles. I saved them for lunch the next day, but the noodles got really stuck together after being refrigerated, which made them hard to eat. The flavor seemed good, but it was tough to tell since the texture was off. Service was very nice and quick. I checked out at the front and had my order in under five minutes. The restaurant itself is quiet with plenty of seating, and it has a fun sliding door you press to enter! Overall, it's a great spot for authentic Korean food! read more

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Amazing Korean food finds in Mesa, Arizona??!!! Growing up visiting relatives in Mesa in the 90's, I had VERY low expectations when it came for looking for Korean food in Arizona. But after yelping, e decided to give The Stone a try and I'm SO glad we did!!! The restaurant has a huge parking lot and the restaurant itself has a clean, modern look. It wasn't until after we ordered that we saw on the tv screens that they make their own tofu in house daily. After seeing that, I asked if we could change our order to try the Kimchi and Pork Belly Tofu dish along with soondubu. I also decided to try the Korean coffee drunk that was 50 cents per cup- All I can say is that everything was delicious- especially the kimchi pork belly and tofu! After coming back from a trip to Korea last April, there have been few places in LA or OC that have made me feel like I was back in Korea... But being back at The Stone definitely brought back the taste that I've been missing! Definitely stop in and give them a try if you're in the area!!! read more

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I absolutely love the tofu soups here!! Love that the tofu is homemade. A new favorite for me is the BiBim Neung Myun, cold spicy dry noodles! The hot pots are big and plenty of food to share. Combo meals will be a great way to share and try out multiple items. All the items here have been delicious and we haven't been disappointed. Like all Korean places you can get refills for the sides. They have a private room area if there's a large group it's very convenient! The decor is nice and the service is great! I have been many times and love coming here! I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Stone was a great choice after a long day, they are open later than most restaurants. The staff let us choose our own seats within the cool korean-decorated booths. I liked all the options they offer in soup, entree, and option for noodles as replacement. It was tough to choose from but I don't think there's a wrong choice. For spicy lovers, I'd go higher than medium. One of the biggest surprises is the portion sizes! The seafood pancake was bigger than my head, well worth the bang for your buck. Galbi and Bugolgi both hit the spot. And the purple rice that comes with the combo wasnt just looking pretty, it tasted fresh and nourishing. read more

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First time coming here thinking it would be a fast service, but we waited quite a bit of time from the time we ordered until the food came out. However, the food was very worth waiting and I gotta say it tasted not only great, but also clean. The flavoring was on point and they had such a variety of banchan I couldn't decide where to start eating. The staff there was incredibly serviceable and had great hospitality! The ambience is very homey and had this comforting loudness from the echo inside. I can see it getting loud depending the crowd that comes, but it's very inviting. Will come back if I'm ever in the area! read more

Such a solid spot for korean food. I grabbed the combo meal, and it filled me up! Solid sides. Piping hot soup. Everything was delicious. read more

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Location is pretty good, the staff was very helpful, and very clean restaurant. We got the Bulgogi Kim bebop. We also got the Bulgogi hot pot. It was really good flavor and perfectly paired. We got the Leche Soju. The dinner was amazing all the side accoutrements were perfect. The hot pot was our favorite. read more

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I've been meaning to visit for a long time and finally had a moment to take the detour. It looks like it used to be a Denny's or something, but they did a nice job creating a modern decor. Given the name of the place, you should have tofu! I ordered the combo with beef bulgogi and seafood tofu soup. It's a generous portion and covered my table. The tofu was excellent. The bulgogi was good, but somewhat standard. The banchan were pretty: I liked most of them, but the seaweed one was not to my liking. I would go back for the tofu, for sure! read more

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We've been here a few times, and the food's pretty decent. They say they make their own tofu, but honestly, I can't really tell if it's that different from store-bought. I really like their Mung Bean Pancake though, definitely my favorite! This time we ordered the Fresh Soft Tofu Salad, Fried Tofu, Seafood Pancake, Tofu Soup, and Bibimbap. Everything was good, but by the end, I felt like I had a tofu overdose. Would be nice if they had more variety in the appetizers to balance it out. read more

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We found this Korean Restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The restaurant was very authentic and matched our experience in South Korea, with the sliding door entrance, pocket drawer on the dining tables holding Korean chopsticks and spoons, and the small square napkins. The staff was very friendly and explained dishes to us. We started with the Mungbean pancake served with a little soy sauce and onions. Very tasty and authentic. Next the Banchan was served with pickled beet, cucumber and cabbage kimchis, noodles, seaweed, and a hummus made out of the remains of the tofu making process. The vegetarian mushroom tofu soup spice level 8 was delicious with a perfect amount of spice and what looked to be green thai chiles. The soft tofu was a little to much but the broth was fantastic. It is served with a side of rice. The Beef Bulgogi was also great with a generous portion. This restaurant opened around November 2020 and we are just now finding. We will be back. Recommend! read more

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For banchan, I was a little bit disappointed, some of them just tasted plain. Seafood pancake was really good, lots of seafood and very crispy and crunchy. The spicy pork stone hot pot was good too, you can add as much sauce as you want, and the amount of meat was fire! Recommend to order combos, if you are indecisive, the combo comes with two dishes with smaller size, which was perfect for people want to try different dishes too. LA short ribs were ok, and the yulmoo neung myun (cold noodles) was too sour for me, maybe I'll order regular cold noodles next time. You can also choose a rice (but with additional price), I chose purple rice and there were sweet potatoes in it, it was sooo good. Overall, a little bit pricy (there is additional cost if you'd like to have more banchan) but rice dishes are great. read more

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As the name "Korean Tofu House" suggests, they make their own tofu in-house. However, the texture was less "bouncy" or silky compared to typical soft tofu, so it didn't necessarily feel more special or tastier just because it was handmade. In fact, I think regular store-bought soft tofu might have tasted better. ​The seasoning was a bit disappointing; I wish they paid more attention to the balance of flavors, as the broth lacked that clean, crisp finish. I also ordered the Gopchang (intestines), but it was way too salty and shared that same "heavy" aftertaste. Overall, it's a better-than-average tofu house, but not exceptional. ​One pro tip: Don't finish all your rice! Leave a little bit in the stone pot and ask them to make Nurungji (scorched rice water). It adds a much more authentic Korean touch to the meal. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Delicious Korean food which is known for their homemade tofu. They also have a good selection of Korean beers and soju (sake). Friendly and fast service. The ambiance is OK. read more

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This hot pot was so delicious!!! The various textures and presentation of the tofu was incredible, I couldn't get over how well the banchan complimented this dish. It was enough food for 2 two share and still have leftovers. The restaurant is quiet, and the experience is fun to have the hotpot served in front of you. Overall the staff was friendly but not very attentive, which didn't bother us but it did take a while to get the check. Would definitely come back!! read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - V8. Vegetarian Tofu Hot Pot / 순두부 전골 - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

One of my favorite Korean restaurants to eat in town! I love getting the kimchi tofu soup combo with beef bulgogi. It very warming and delicious. read more

OMG! How did I not find this place sooner? It's been open for about 5 years and I recently saw it on yelp so decided to give it a try. My husband and I went to South Korea last year and this place hits the mark in every way. So authentic and delicious. From the drawer in the table to the Korean chopsticks (thinner and a little harder to use) and spoon, to the water jugs & little glasses to of course the food! They make their own tofu in house daily and have a wide variety of vegetarian options. For the carnivores, the Beef Bulgogi doesn't disappoint! I had it in Bibimbap which has a variety of fresh vegetables and rice. So good. The mung bean pancakes came out hot and crispy. And a variety of banchan (Kim chi and other pickled items) that does wonders for your digestion. If you've been to Korea and are missing the food, or have never tried Korean food, definitely give this place a chance. It's in an old ihop and isn't fancy, but service was really nice and friendly, it was very affordable, and most importantly delicious! read more

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Delicious food with authentic Korean dishes. Ambiance is casual and service was perfect. Staff very helpful in determining the types of dishes I'd like best. read more

Exceptional legit Korean food. Honestly, so good I had actual moments of regret that I don't live in the Valley. After you order, your food is prepared. Like, freshly prepared to order. So yes, it takes a minute, but calm down there, champ, it is absolutely worth the wait. My Dumpling and Soft Tofu Soup was next level. Seriously spicy broth (as ordered), with indescribably delicious dumplings and perfect soft tofu. The condiments included some stuff I'd never even seen before that I ate anyway because it was so good I had to. The server told me what it was, but I can't remember. Just eat the stuff, man. It's brilliant. I live 2 hours north of The Stone Tofu House and that makes me sad. Then again, it means that every time I have to visit the surface of the sun I have a place to find respite and an excellent meal. So there's that. 10/10. Would eat here again and again. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - TS1. Dumpling Soft Tofu Soup / 만두 순두부 - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We came in on a Sunday about 6pm, it was a little slow, so we weren't sure if that was a sign. We decided to give it a try. The restaurant inside reminds me of s diner in So Korea. The service was good but the food, worth it. Very authentic. We had a light dinner of Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap and dumplings. It was delicious. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - A5. Fried Dumplings (6 Pieces) / 튀김 만두 - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Came in to try this spot for the first time. Was excited because it was one of the most recommended across different sites. Also reviewing Asian restaurants on my TikTok, I was seeing if this place was a spot to highlight. I don't typically write reviews unless there were major issues to save from a video being posted. Upon seating, I asked if I was possible to be sat at the adjacent table but the male server came off quite standoffish and made the first encounter very unwelcoming. After this, I decided I was not going to attempt to do a review video. Decided to still dine and give this place a try. I waited over 10 minutes for my order to be placed which the lady who took my order was very nice but could tell she was overwhelmed. The male server was still walking around but selectively doing things instead of supporting the entire staff. Upon observing other tables that came in after, I noticed the banchan's were placed on their tables but not on mine. Food Review: I ordered a bulgogi combo with the dumpling tofu stew. The stew came out extremely hot and boiling. Flavor was okay, didn't taste as full as I expected it. The rice was a good cook, and had a crispy bottom which was nice. Bulgogi, was a bit sweet but overall it didn't disappoint. Banchan tasted good. Simple easy. Overall customer service was not good tonight. The FOH staff truly needs more support it seems. 3 servers with multiple tables, on top of having to do hosting with cashiering and food running can be a lot. Which can overall affect customer experiences. Maybe will give this place another chance later down the road. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Recommend: Yes. Definitely a popular place for everyone. (It was packed when we got there) Food: everything was really good. Only thing was their beef bulgogi in our hot pot was not very pleasant to look at since it was in clumps. The beef bulgogi was actually more of a sweet hot pot than savory. Service: Good, not really any complaints, a little slow but wasn't horrible. Ambiance: since it was packed, we got seated in the back in a separate section. Wasn't the best place to sit and stare at toilet paper at the end of the wall lol. read more

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Ooooooooweeeee! The trip to Mesa Asian District was so worth it . This tofu house makes their tofu in house of course & t.v. Screens up showing customers behind the scenes tofu making & more. Cute little touches , like the drawer under the tables that holds all your napkins and utensils to the sliding door with push buttons you enter through. This casual little dine in offered up some not so casual flavor explosions ! Highly recommend. I was happy to find some yummy vegan options here . read more

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This place came up when I was looking for some tofu soup. Restaurant has a lot of seating and when I went in the middle of the afternoon was not busy. I went with the beef bulgogi combo because I wanted some soup as well and was a great decision. The side dishes, soup and bulgogi all were amazing and what I was looking for. The servings were pretty big as well. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - C3. Beef Bulgogi Combo - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Hands down the worst Korean food I've ever had in my life. The writer who added this place to the Eater 38 should be genuinely questioned as well. Ordered two soon tofu combos with La kalbi and one order of naengmyun given the warm weather. One soon tofu came with mandu (dumplings) while the other was doengjang (Korea's' version of fermented soybeans). Both were watery and bland. The la kalbi was fatty and grossly undercooked - almost like they were cooked in an oven. The naengmyun had a strange sweetness that I've never tasted before. Will never be back. read more

It's prob my 2-3rd time this year already and I just can't get over the food here. It's so hearty and good. I love everything about it here and the more people the better! My favorite is the oyster tofu soup and there is always a good amount in there! I'm always so full after every meal and feel good about it! read more

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Overall all a pretty good experience. It was not busy at all on a Sunday evening. I was able to easily make a reservation online for six of us, but I didn't need to - there were plenty of tables. I did appreciate the ease of making a reservation. Service was attentive but not particularly personable. Which was ok. The food came out quick and piping hot and everything was fresh. The beef bulgogi was super tasty, and the sides were as well, but over all the beef bulgogi bibimbap could have used more flavor. So, all in all was pretty good but not exciting enough to entice me back. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - B1. Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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The storefront didn't impress me much but everything changed when I dug my spoon into the tofu they served cos I instantly knew it was fresh made tofu. Confirmed with the waiter and they indeed make tofu in house daily fresh. If you only had the boxed stuff and never had real fresh tofu before, you really should at least experience that once in your life. It's just so much different from the ones that come in a box. It's velvety yet full bodied and burst with fresh soy bean flavor that you usually only get from edamame. Would totally recommend over other soon dubu place. also just noticed that in the reviews there was apparently someone never tasted real tofu nor smelled seafood broth before and apparently that's a yelp elite. That's why I can't take Asian restaurant reviews on yelp seriously until actually trying them. read more

Amazing food and service! Love their stone rice and soontofu. Simply delicious! Japchae and rice also was decent. Ambience is clean but reminded of bath tiles! read more

I love this place! I always come to the Stone Korean Tofu House when I am craving Korean food because it's some of the best I've had here in Arizona. It seems like a hidden gem because whenever I come, there is a bunch of parking and never a wait. Whenever we come, we usually get the combos because they come with a choice of meat, tofu soup, and purple rice. We also love ordering the seafood pancake as the appetizer which is always perfectly crispy and full of seafood! The meat is always flavorful and tender. And the soup is perfect for a rare chilly day in Arizona! The service here is wonderful as well. They are quick to take your order and to get your food out as well. The banchan usually comes out with the food too and they provide a good selection of side dishes that compliment the meal well. Come check this place out next time you are craving good Korean food! read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This is our first time here, and it will definitely be our last time here. It smells weird inside, and the middle section of the restaurant looks pretty outdated. The service was awful... it took forever for them to take our order, and when they brought the utensils packets, one of my chopsticks was missing, so I couldn't even use chopsticks the whole time. The server also forgot our soda. And it took forever to get our food especially the dumplings (they tasted horrible btw). The tofu soup was the worst part. It tasted like they reused old tofu or overcooked it; it was mushy, falling apart, and had the texture of an uncooked egg. They also didn't crack the egg in for you while it was boiling like most places do. I added mine after they dropped it off, and it ended up completely raw. I had to scoop it out, and it was honestly disgusting. Overall, I'm shocked this place has good reviews because this was the worst korean restaurant I've ever been to in my life. Worst tofu soup I've ever had. I want to throw up and my stomach is hurting. read more

Decent spot if you're looking for affordable Korean food without a wait! After arriving on a Friday night, we were seated immediately and happily snacked on a delicious fried dumpling appetizer as we waited for our friends. Utensils and napkins were conveniently at the side of our table, making it easy to grab more without calling someone over. For our meal, we ordered a combo, which we found to be a great amount of food for two! The spicy pork was delicious -- well-marinated but not too spicy -- and I loved the inclusion of purple rice topped with sweet potato bits. The sundubu is a little lackluster, which is a bit disappointing for a "tofu house." They strangely don't use silken tofu (almost seemed medium firm), so it gets pretty crumbly, and the flavor is good but not quite there compared to other Korean spots. The banchan is alright -- some options better than others -- but you'll have to pay $3.99 for a refill, which doesn't come with a lot. Overall, I would definitely prefer other Korean spots in the area, given all the options nowadays. However, it's worth trying the KBBQ meats here. read more

The Stone Korean Tofu House - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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