It was lunch time on Sunday. There were a few tables occupied. The place is cozy, roomy and clean. Kpop music on the background not too loud, it's good. Ordering is easy. Use the screen provided on the table. Ice cold water served Banchan served Food served piping hot Time to eat. No rush, no pressure , relaxing sunday lunch. Back to the screen to ordered the bill. Paid and bye bye.. see you soon. If you like tofu soup..you have to come here to try it. Faster and really tasty. read more

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We noticed they greet customers in English or Korean. My wife, who doesn't look Korean and speaks Chinese and English, mentioned they greeted us in English, which made sense. She joked that she has 4% Korean ancestry, lol. The service started well; my sweater even fell off the chair, and a staff member placed it nearby. As a first-timer, I asked some questions, and she offered helpful recommendations. The touchscreen ordering system is convenient, though I wish I had used the service button instead of flagging down the server a few times. We ordered the galbi soondubu combo ($32.00). The banchan spread was decent, including fishcake, bean sprouts, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, spinach namul, and cabbage, along with a raw egg. Unfortunately, I found a long hair in my fish cake. However, the server handled the situation professionally. She immediately removed the dish and brought a replacement, offering a sincere apology. The seafood soondubu was delicious, with shrimp and clams, and the medium spice level was perfect. However, some of the galbi was slightly undercooked and fatty. Although the restaurant wasn't busy, one server seemed rushed, and her tone was a bit cold when I asked for more banchan. Thankfully, a more friendly server took over, and we wished she had been there the whole time. Despite a few issues (hairy banchan, inconsistent service, and the undercooked meat), it was a mostly pleasant experience. While I want to like this place, the inconsistencies prevent me from rushing back. read more

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I was craving soondubu so my bf and I found this place on Yelp and decided to go on a Wednesday night. Immediately, we were pleasantly surprised by the interior of the restaurant! It was super clean, spacious, and modern looking. We got the mixed tofu soup and mixed tofu soup + ark shell bibimbap combo. And omg, everything was so delicious and flavorful. From our first sip of soup to our first bite of bibimbap, and even the banchan were all rlly good!! The kimchi tasted especially fresh and there was plenty of protein in both of our dishes. Overall, we also really enjoyed the ambiance of the place and it honestly did elevate our dining experience. Def better than BCD (and other places I've tried so far) and no wait when we went either! We both highly recommend this place and look forward to dining here again! read more

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The best seafood pancake I've had in the area so far! I've been here a couple of times and they're not usually very busy so I've been seated very quickly. Their food is so good and definitely hits the spot for soondubu. You order off the tablet on the table and once you order the food comes out very quickly. Service is very fast and friendly here. read more

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Count your days BCD... LOL jk jk because this spot was so delicious and flavorful and def deserves much more love! I mean I love that there's no lines and it's self iPad ordering. But I wish they did have a more broader menu. LOVE that they offer EXTRA SPICY & PURPLE RICE!!!!! it was satisfying and I teared up. Every joint does the soup differently and I really enjoyed the tasty and savory flavor of the mixed tofu soup. Ambiance was nice modern and warm. Staff were also friendly and quick. Please check this spot out if you are a fan of Tofu soup. Valet is $3 depending when you go read more

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Ordered the spicy noodle + galbi combo and it was exactly what we needed! Banchan variety was good too. read more

Tofu Chon - Spicy noodles and galbi - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The go-to comfort spot but this time for their new menu drop. Cockle Bibimbap (꼬막비빔밥): The seasoning is pure perfection--savory, spicy and perfectly balanced. They are incredibly generous with the cockles. Super fresh, plump, and zero fishiness. It pairs beautifully with their signature hot stone tofu soup. An absolute hit for the new menu. If you love cockles, you need to try this ASAP. 10/10. read more

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This new Korean spot surpassed my expectations. The interior design, service, and food were impeccable. The tofu soup was generous with the anchovy stock and is my new favorite in ktown. The raw marinated crab was juicy and flavorful. Seafood pancake and katsu were crispy and delicious. The Galbi Jjim meat was so so tender. No complaints. Amazing Korean food. Highly recommend! Everything we tried on the menu is really good. read more

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My first time trying Ark Shell Bibimbap from here and it was pretty good! Ark Shell is a type of shellfish used in East Asian cuisines. In this particular dish, the taste wasn't too fishy since there were a lot of Korean flavorings and sauces used. There also was a generous amount of protein, so the dish didn't feel like it was just rice. I got it with the purple rice and mixed together, it was delicious. The fried egg on top was also perfectly cooked and crispy with a runny yolk. Tha banchan selection was also good with all the fresh veggies. They paired well with the bibimbap, and of course free refills. Overall, the food here I had was great! This new Korean restaurant in Ktown offers several popular Korean classics. A solid choice with something for everyone. The interior and service are pretty nice as well. They have a parking lot out front, but it can get limited since the area is pretty popular. read more

Tofu Chon - Ark Shell Bibimbap - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW I just had lunch here with my friend. We were actually going to get pho next door but when we parked, we remembered we've been meaning to try Tofu Chon since they opened at this location and pivoted here. It was in between lunch and dinner time---around 2pm when we went and we were the only ones in there. It is bright and spacious in there and each table had an ordering pad for convenient ordering. Our server (I'm sorry, I didn't catch her name) was amazing and periodically checked up on us. The banchan was so colorful---you could just tell that everything was super freshly made. The kimchi was one of the best kimchi I've had in a long time. We both opted for different combos. I got the arkshell bibimbap + extra spicy mixed meat soondubu for $27.99. The food came out fast, piping out, and they were huge portions. BCD has NOTHING on Tofu Chon. read more

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Not entirely sure what they're doing differently, but this tofu soup spot just tastes better than others nearby. The tofu is silky and the broth is savory and full of flavor. I also appreciate that they offer purple rice as an option and the banchan has been consistently solid. We've ordered the combo sets a couple of times, and while the meats are great quality and flavorful, they can be a bit hit or miss depending on the day - the meat dishes can be quite oily at times. That said, it hasn't stopped us from coming back. We've been here a few times just in the past month alone and I already know we'll keep returning. I keep telling myself I'll branch out and try other dishes, but it's hard not to default to the tofu soup every time. Ordering and checkout are done through a tablet at the table, which makes the whole process quick, easy, and modern. Restaurant ambiance is clean, bright, and inviting. read more

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I got this to go! I ordered a regular bibimbap. took 5-10 minutes once I ordered, was extremely fast on Sunday at noon time! was tasty and I'd order again there is a parking lot in front of the restaurant but it does fill up fast since it's near out of ordi and damo. read more

Pretty clean and modern Korean restaurant atmosphere with self ordering tablets at each table. We tried ark shell bi bimbap and soy sauce chicken. Very delicious and good service. read more

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I saw that Tofu Chon had a location in Ontario and initially assumed it was a South Korean chain that made its way to Southern California. Turns out it is in fact an import from Ontario, just a popular restaurant that did well enough there to take a swing in Koreatown. I went for lunch a couple weeks ago with my friend Meghan M. and discovered it was in the same strip mall as my nail salon on 8th, with very limited parking at 1:00 on a Wednesday afternoon. I found a metered spot on 8th and forgot to go back to feed it when my time ran out. I considered myself lucky when I didn't get a ticket. The restaurant was clean, spacious, and casual, with tablets at each table in lieu of full waiter service. The human interaction we had was pleasant, but definitely a deemphasized part of the dining experience. We ordered a galbi soondubu combo and a bowl of naengmyun, and this made for a sizable, satisfying lunch. There was a decent banchan spread, with fishcake, bean sprout and spinach namul, and cabbage and cucumber kimchi, and raw egg to hatch into our soondubu. We went with the pork and kimchi for our soondubu, and it was delicious. I also enjoyed both our galbi and cold noodles. If you're on the lookout for quality soondubu, check out Tofu Chon. It's a quick, easy spot for a hot bowl of tofu, and you can get all kinds of other good Korean food, too. read more

One of the best soondubu out there!! Perfect thickness and flavor and depth all throughout. I got the kimchi pork at the max spicy. It could've been spicier but this quality is much better than BCD in my opinion. Bon chon was good and fresh. The galbi was incredible quality. The potstickers were also very nice and the sauce that came with it was to die for! Great service and open space! read more

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They have a private parking lot which I believe is free during the day but valet at night. Being its ktown, it's nice to have the option to valet. You can also try to find street parking or metered 2 hr parking. We headed to the wiltern & we wanted to have a quick dinner within a 10 min walk. We walked in around 5:30 on a Friday evening and were seated right away. The restaurant was about 30% filled. You can order on the iPad at the table and everything comes out quickly. We opted fly the soon tofu which was good. The ban chans were good too. Everything was good, but I would say it's the best in ktown. But service was good, the space was new & conveniently located. I would go back if in the area, read more

Everything was amazing! This place is located in a plaza in Ktown so if you can either find a spot there (if you're early enough) or street parking. We went early on a Monday day time so there was plenary of open seating. Everything had such great flavors and so fresh and fresh looking as well. We got the combo deals which were great and filling. The service was great as well. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

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Oh my goodness--this is the best Korean food I have ever eaten! The tofu soup and all the other dishes were absolutely superb. The bowl of vermicelli was simply divine, and you could tell from the very first sip that the broth had been simmered to perfection for hours. The kimchi dishes were also incredibly delicious. Compared to the prices in the Los Angeles area near UCLA, this place is incredibly affordable. Thank you for everything! read more

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10/10 dining and service experience! We stopped in for some comforting beef tofu soup, and I have to admit this is the best tofu soup in all of Southern California! It's markedly better with a thicker soup base and hearty tofu contents. We also tried the kalbi combo, which is smaller but the buttery meat melts in your mouth. The restaurant is clean, minimalistic, and you order from an iPad. They are generous with their korean side dishes, which you can tell are made fresh and in-house. read more

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Found this gem in Koreatown in Los Angeles on my recent trip down there. Seems to be a newly opened place, super clean and has a modern decor. We went in on a Friday afternoon and we were seated immediately. We got the khimchi tofu soup along with the beef tofu soup. Both dishes were extremely flavorful and the tofu was so fresh. I even overheard another patron asking if the tofu was made in house and if they sold it separately co of the high quality! The service was attentive and refilled our banchans without asking. All in all loved the experience here and recommend folks looking for good Korean food to give this a try! read more

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We knew that LA has good Korean food so we came with high expectations and were not disappointed. We ordered a combo galbi + seafood soon tofu, and the galbitang. The galbitang was chefs-kiss, with rich and flavorful broth, and well-cooked tender meat. The seafood soon tofu was also excellent in flavor, and paired very well with the purple rice. The galbi is good too, but we lacked the stomach space so will need to enjoy it tomorrow. read more

Tofu Chon - Galbi, Seafood Soon Tofu, Galbitang - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Let's face it, K-Town's dining & drinking institutions are a dying breed. Ever since Beverly Soon Tofu's exodus, a competent bowl of scalding hot Soondubu (silken tofu stew) can be quite a commodity. Aside from BCD, capable options are few and far in between. But wait, there's a new competitor in (K) town. ** Tofu Chon joins ##chat Enter Tofu Chon. A fast-casual tofu house out of Ontario CA which specializes in, you guessed it -- Soondubu. A new tofu house in K-town, you say? Say less, fam. Opted for the Galbi (bbq short ribs) & Seafood Soondubu (mild) combo tonight. The combo includes banchan (side dishes) & a bowl of rice (choice of white or purple). Banchan - Fresh & delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed every dish. Galbi - Served on a bed of sautéed onions. Each morsel was well-marinated, flavorful, & tender -- with just the right amount of chew. Seafood Soondubu - Aromatic, savory, & delicious -- with just the right amount of heat. Served bubbling hot with plenty of small shrimps & clams (opted for a raw egg on the side). The service was fast, friendly, and efficient. We were promptly seated by front of the house team. Each table comes equipped with a touchscreen tablet, which makes ordering a breeze. The menu is small, yet effective -- ranging from quintessentials like Bibimbap (mixed rice with meat & veg), Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake), & Galbijjim (braised short rib) to Gejang (raw marinated crab). Parking can be a nightmare in dystopian K-town. But don't fret. The lot is strictly valet -- albeit at an affordable fee of $3.00. If you are craving for a serious bowl of Soondubu or too impatient to brave the lines at BCD, give Tofu Chon a shot. read more

Tofu Chon - Seafood Soondubu (with raw egg). - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow amazing taste and service. Everything was so good. I ordered the spicy Galbijim and Galbi set with soon tofu. Located in the same plaza with Out of Ordi and Damo. Valet only. We will be coming back for sure read more

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This spot just opened. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. I got their galbi soon tofu combo non spicy for my grandma and galbi jjim to try. They started us off with complementary toasty barley tea which my grandma really enjoyed and super fresh, super flavorful banchan. My faves were the sesame oily, sweet, savory bean sprouts and spinach ones. The galbi in the galbi soon tofu combo was tender, sweet, savory, and had those perfectly grilled flavors. Pure deliciously. The soon tofu came with an egg to crack in, plenty of firm yet jiggly tofu, a decent amount of meat and savory comforting warm soup. It even came with some pretty purple rice. This was my first time having galbi jjim and wow. I got it mild and added cheese and glass noodles to it. They come to your table with it and torch the cheese which is super cool. It had a bunch of things from the chewy glass noodles and rice cakes, soft sweet pumpkin, and super tender yummy short ribs. And a bunch of that toasty savory cheese. This thing legit had cheese pulls for dayssss. It's clean, service is fast and good and portions are good and food is yummy. Overall this place is pretty good! Galbi jjim $91.99 Galbi soon tofu combo $32.99 read more

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It's crazy to know that something of this quality opened in Ontario before Koreatown. The soup is extra hot, the broth is flavorful and compliments the soft tofu. We enjoyed the galbi, spicy pork, and bulgogi chicken. The banchan was also solid and a good amount of variety. Valet is $3 cash, $4 Zelle. We came early on a Sunday before and there was no valet so parking can be free sometimes. read more

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Honestly the manager/owner treated my whole party rudely and made it unenjoyable. He made us wait forever before sitting us, sighing the whole interaction, slamming the food down in front of us, didn't bring one of our rices, asked him if he could bring one, yelled at me to order on iPad which I already did and after he realized he passively aggressively brought the rice he forgot to. Then I asked for a refill of water and he grabbed the one already on our table and shoved it in my face. I was so appalled, so caught off guard by the audacity. We tipped him $0 and he aggressively followed us out lmaoooo read more

We came in late right before close at 10:45 pm and the staff was so warm and friendly. The banchan was on point and our waiter refilled our favorites without even asking. Highly recommend the bulgogi + soon tofu combo and the marinated crab. Great date spot and nice atmosphere! read more

Tofu Chon - Marinated crab - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Just tried the new Tofu Chon K-Town location and wowwww! Everything hit. I ordered the spicy galbijjim with added glass noodles, the galbi + seafood tofu combo, and galbitang and every dish was cooked to perfection. The tofu was silky, broths were deeply flavorful, and the proteins were tender and well-seasoned. I stopped going to BCD in the beginning of Covid due to their lack of flavor and customer service so I'm so happy that I can come here for my soondubu cravings :) Service was attentive and genuinely friendly! Ordering is done through a tablet at the table, which made everything super quick and easy. No waiting around or awkward hand-raising. Perfect meal spot, especially since you can head right next door to OUT OF ORDI for fresh salt bread or DAMO for some bomb matcha afterward. Honestly an ideal K-town food crawl. read more

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There are so many soondubu spots in LA, but this one really stood out for its broth. The soup was rich and slightly thick, not light at all, and satisfying from the very first spoonful. The tofu was soft and paired perfectly with the broth, and the flavor stayed consistent until the end. The seafood pancake we ordered on the side was also better than expected. Crispy on the outside, generously filled on the inside, and not greasy at all it went really well with the soondubu. We also ordered the marinated crab separately, and it was a great choice. Well balanced seasoning, not too salty or fishy, and definitely one of those dishes that makes you want more rice. Totally worth ordering as a side. The banchan that came with the meal were all solid, and you could tell they were thoughtfully prepared. On top of that, the service was friendly, and since it's a newly opened spot, the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Overall, this is a place I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys deep, rich soondubu and likes to order sides to go with it. It's definitely a flavor that stays with you I'd come back again. read more

Tofu Chon - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

About a year ago, I had a great experience at Tofu Chon in Ontario, so I was excited to hear they were opening in LA. With so many soon tofu places already here in Koreatown, I was curious if this place would stand out, but after visiting today, I am soooo happy to say i've found a new favorite spot. My husband and I ordered the Beef Soon Tofu & Galbi Combo and Oyster Soon tofu stew, and everything was delicious. Even the side dishes were so good that we finished them all, which I normally never do. We wished we could've tried more dishes, but there were only two of us. Next visit, we're definitely coming back for the marinated raw crab and galbijjim. The restaurant feels clean and comfortable, and ordering through the kiosk was easy. Even with kiosk ordering, the staff still checked in on us and offered refills on side dishes, which made the experience even nicer. We were sad when Honey Night, which used to be in this location, closed, but Tofu Chon LA might just become our new go-to spot. :) read more

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I recently discovered this new Korean restaurant in LA and honestly... it might be one of my favorite food finds this year. Their 양념게장 (spicy marinated crab) is absolutely top tier. Fresh, flavorful, and total rice killer. Soft tofu stew is also super good! The broth is rich, deep, and so comforting, and the tofu is silky and delicate. You can tell it's made with care, not just an afterthought. It honestly tastes like homemade Korean comfort food. read more

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New spot opened in K-town! Mainly serving korean tofu soup but their side menu is bomb as well Definitely a place to check out if you like korean food read more

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Came in for lunch just cause we were in korea town, didnt expect much but everything was so good! Service was good and fast. Food was delicious! Would definitely comeback! read more

Tofu Chon - Spicy cold noodles and kimchi tofu stew - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great flavors, good quality. Friendly and attentive service. Very clean. Highly recommend. read more

Tofu Chon - Ark shell bibimbap with a fried egg. - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got the bibimbap combo with a kimchi pork soondubu! Great portion of veggies :) The restaurant offers different combos with other meat options as well. Our server was nice as well! read more

We had pork kimchi tofusoup, galbitang, seafood pancake , and also ordered marinated crab (yangnyeom gejang) as a side. The sundubu was soft and rich with deep flavor. The galbitang had very tender beef, and I loved that it came with glass noodles. The seafood pajeon was thick and crispy, and even my husband--who usually dislikes the fishy taste of seafood--really enjoyed it. The marinated crab was incredibly fresh, with plump crabs full of meat. Most of all, they were very generous with the seasoning--you could easily finish a whole bowl of rice with just the sauce alone. All the side dishes were very fresh and delicious as well. The staff checked in on us throughout the meal to see if we needed anything, which made the experience even better. read more

Tofu Chon - Galbitang , kimchi tofu soup & seafood pancake - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food and friendly staff!! Service was fast and no insane wait list like BCD. Parking is a bit difficult but so is everywhere in koreatown. read more

Clean standard tofu combination restaurant, nicer inside than BCD, order on "torder" but only gives a couple minutes until it times out and have to start over. Bonchon plates just a few( no chapchae), fish cakes very good, read more

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Great food and side dishes! Ordered the medium spicy, pork tofu soup and it was perfectly seasoned and filling. Excited to come again next time ! read more

Tofu Chon - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ooh they serve really fast. Maybe because we came on a thursday lunch and they weren't busy. This place is very similar to BCD. Kimchi side dish is perfect for me. Not too spicy, not so sour. The only thing they don't have is a free side of the fried fish that BCD tofu offers, but they do have it on their menu. We ordered the bimbim bop, stir fried squid, and the tofu soup. Mild spicy was perfect. Parking is $3 valet/self parking. The design inside is modern typical. It's on the same plaza where slurpin ramen is so I bet parking is tight at night. I love boba is next to this place so if y'all wanting some after eating, it's convenient. We'll definitely come back for more. read more

Tofu Chon - Beef intestine tofu soup mild, pork tofu soup mild, stir fried squid legs. - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California