Decent food but young waiter guy needs more training: Takes order, doesn't confirm order, brings out one dish, sits to eat his food, doesn't come by to ask if everyone is okay, we go to his table to ask about our 2nd dish, he says we didn't order it, finally puts in order as we finish our first dish. Basic waitering 101 done even at a Chili's. He's inexperienced so going to go back eventually. Hoping the business is still open by then. That location is cursed for some reason though. read more

0/10. I do not recommend this place. The only positive point of this place, is that its right next to Starbucks. First of all, how can you NOT know what the table ordered when you are the one who took the order? Not only did they go back and forth between tables trying to figure out who ordered what. At a Korean restaurant, you order. You're given your side dishes. Your food comes out when ready. Not here. They wait until most of your order is ready to come out. And the servers had to be told to place the side dishes. While we're on the subject of service, how do you NOT check in on your guests? Not checking if they need anything, if everything was alright? Seriously, hire someone with customer service experience. That was painful. Moving onwards, the food. The entire service thing could have been ignored if the food was great. It wasn't. The soon tofu was like having water mixed with MSG. My family is pretty sensitive to MSG, I understand restaurants using it and when used correctly its great. HOWEVER, lips swelling? If it tastes like the Korean seasoning DASHIDA, you put too much and you shouldn't be allowed in the kitchen of a restaurant. The ambiance, what little they had, was cute. In a trying to hard to be hip and attempting "luxury" at the same time. It's that feeling of, did I really just pay money for this? So utterly disappointed. read more

My friends and I have been excited to try Yoritofu since it first opened. We arrived for lunch on a Monday right when they opened at 11. It's very clean and spacious inside and there is outdoor dining as well. The three of us shared the corn cheese, creamy perilla acorn noodles, seafood scallion pancake, and crystal bite. I ordered the iced hibiscus tea. The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the seafood pancake and the crystal bites. Service was attentive and the lady was super nice. I look forward to returning and I hope they become a South Bay staple Parking is shared in the plaza. They're located in the corner next to Starbucks but plenty of parking if you don't find anything directly in front of them read more

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Went to Yoritofu for the 2nd time. 1st time, I found couple of dishes to be too sweet but this time, everything we ordered were delicious! The server lady was super kind and helpful with recommending dishes. Clean, lots of tables, nice outdoor seating area.. you do have to fight for parking with Starbucks.. good price for Korean food. Generous portions, I had plenty of leftovers... We loved the spicy squid bokkum, cheese corn, thin brisket with sprouts, and crystal bite dumplings (interesting texture). We've seen many restaurants come and go in this location... I'm very hopeful that they're here to stay!! read more

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I really wanted to love this restaurant--certain dishes were great but soon tofu was okay so giving 3.5 stars. +located in same plaza as marugame udon, board & brew but on the other side of plaza next to Starbucks. +seat yourself type restaurant (or at least when we went). Was able to walk right in on Sunday night dinner hour. +we loved that the restaurant has variety of dishes! They serve everything from appetizers, bar food, various soups, meat dishes and more. +We ordered kimchi pancake with cheese, crystal dumplings, soon tofu, and beef tripe soup. We enjoyed kimchi cheese pancake throughly (hard to mess that up imo) and their crystal dumplings was so good! It's regular Korean style dumpling fillings but the wrap is made out of potato starch and it's like a dim sum wrap, which compliments the dumpling filling so well. Would love to eat these dishes again +all of their banchans were solid as well! +they have brown rice option for extra $2 which is awesome -only one waitress and one busboy so service can be slow when it's peak dinner hour but they're both super sweet! -I ordered extra spicy soontofu and I lovedddd how spicy they can make it but the soup base wasnt my cup of tea. It has depth in broth so it's good but I'd prefer to go to Gaya for soon tofu. My boyfriend said his beef tripe soup was flavorless though which was a huge disappointment We'd like to give yoritofu one more try and try other things on the menu! read more

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Food-mediocre. Ordered beef soondubu and it was okay. I'd eat it again but have definitely had better. I did like that there were onions and zucchini but I'm not sure that was specified on the menu. Our table also ordered the original fried chicken. It was crispy but there was absolutely no seasoning at all lol. Food came with rice, side dishes and a small salad. My soondubu came with a pack of dried seaweed but it seemed a bit stale. Service-extremely slow and inefficient. It takes them forever to get you what you ask for even when there aren't that that many customers which was a bit of a frustrating experience :( read more

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Back at Yoritofu for a second time and now I am a Yelp regular ;). For my second visit here I got to try their soon tofu. At $17 their soon tofu is a little bit pricier than some of the other Korean restaurants the area. Nevertheless I saw they also had other choices for the protein for the soon tofu. It was my first time seeing beef tripe as well as sausage and ham as options. I was tempted to get the sausage and ham but opted to get dumplings. I got the soon tofu with no spice (white). It was a light, comforting broth that was perfect for the evening. It was very gentle flavoring without the spice. The dumplings paired well with the soup. They enhanced the umami of the broth and added a bit of texture. Overall I enjoyed this soon tofu. Aside from the soon tofu, I also got a side of their Steamed Egg ($12). The steamed egg was so soft and fluffy. With its delicate and airy texture, it perfectly complimented the soft tofu and savory dumplings. Last but not least, I enjoyed their complimentary banchan. For this second visit, I noticed they had slightly different banchan sides. This time they had fish cake, coleslaw, kimchi and radish . The coleslaw was a rich, creamy surprise. I enjoyed my second meal at Yoritofu and was happy to try other some other dishes during this visit. read more

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Ambiance: it's a spacious and clean Korean restaurant, they also have a large outdoor patio area Service: friendly but slow, it took a while to place the order and receive food, when it wasn't during busy hours Food: their menu has plenty items for comfort food Banchan - *** house salad, and few other side dishes Soon Tofu - *** Silken tofu stew served bubbling hot in a stone pot, choices of white rice, seafood mix, and spicy, served with small egg and seaweed, average taste Grilled LA Galbi - **** Tender marinated beef short ribs, tender and tasty, recommend Crystal Bite Pork & Potato Dumpling - *** Chewy potato-skin dumplings filled with pork and vegetables, bland taste Price: small to moderate portions, mediocre quality, expect $30 per person read more

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Tasty soup and combo options Service is prompt and friendly Ambiance is family oriented. Indoor & patio tables read more

Our first experience at Yoritofu was good! They just opened 2 months ago in Plaza Del Amo in the corner next to Starbucks. The interior is spacious and clean. Service (Jay Hee) was pleasant, welcoming and attentive. We ordered the Soon Tofu combo with grilled mackerel, Beef Tripe Hot Pot and Crystal Bite dumplings. Everything was delicious and would definitely recommend. Looking forward to trying more dishes when we visit again. read more

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Came with a Korean friend. Everything including the banchans tasted great and very authentic. 5 stars for the seafood pancake- thick, satisfying with lots of seafood in every bite. 4 stars for the spicy squid noodle. Prices on the high side (beef short rib soup for $68 and that's for one person.) Location is hard to find but it's in a big plaza facing Torrance Blvd. read more

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I came here craving real Korean food, and this place absolutely delivered. The Galbijjim with aged kimchi was the star: the meat and kimchi melted in my mouth, the rice cakes were a perfect touch, and because it came in a hot stone pot it stayed hot the whole time. The flavor was deep and comforting in a way that reminded me of home, the kind of flavor you don't realize you've been missing until it's right in front of you. The naengmyeon was just as good, soft noodles in a broth that was light but full of flavor, so refreshing I didn't want it to end. And the dumplings... I'm very picky about dumplings, but these were something special. They came on a thin layer of sauce, which meant you didn't have to reach for soy sauce at all, and believe me when I say that makes them taste way better. What stood out to me beyond the food was the menu itself. It's broad, from soft tofu to stews to meats, but it never felt like they just threw every possible dish on there. It's curated, thoughtful, and it goes beyond the usual basics (I can't tell you how refreshing it is not to see just tteokbokki for the millionth time). Even the side dishes showed that same care--instead of the usual broccoli or just kimchi, we got things like pickled cucumbers and fried tofu, all of them unique and delicious in their own right. The service made everything even better. The staff were attentive and kind, our food came out quickly, and the whole vibe of the restaurant was calm and beautiful, the kind of place where you can actually enjoy your lunch without rushing. I'm already planning to come back, not only to try their soju cocktails but to keep working my way through the rest of the menu. This place is the real deal, and I can't recommend it enough. read more

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Yoritofu in Torrance is a fun new addition, and although they're still in their soft opening, it already feels like a great place to have a good meal and hang out. The atmosphere is modern and cozy with a laid-back vibe - perfect for grabbing a bite with friends or family. There's indoor seating as well as a large outdoor seating area. It's also located in a convenient spot that's easy to get to, making it a nice option for casual nights out. We had the B-2 Soon Tofu Combo and added the Bulgogi, B-3 Beef Short Rib Soup, A-5 Crystal Bite - Port & Potato Dumpling, and the K-3 Corn Cheese. The food was tasty and moderately priced, and even though soju flights aren't available yet, I'm looking forward to trying them once they launch. There are so many other dishes that I'd like to try out as well. A cool perk: if you follow them on Instagram, you can snag $5 off your next visit, which is a nice touch as they get things rolling. The service was also great. The servers were all very nice and polite and the food came out quickly. Overall, I really enjoyed Yoritofu and can't wait till all the drink options are available. read more

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We came here a few days ago for their soft opening just before dinner time. We were seated immediately and the restaurant has a good amount of seating, including outdoor seating. We went here before when it was called Full House but it's now called Yuritofu and their menu is comparably much better. There is a much wider variety of options including drinks as well (they have a soju flight which I want to try next time). We got the kimchi pancake which was really REALLY good. The is a generous amount of cheese and it was different (and better) than your typical kimchi pancake. I also got the beef short rib soup. It was your standard soup but it hits the spot! We weren't disappointed and were very happy. The hostess and owner were there. They were very nice and even helped to cut up the beef ribs for us. Ambiance was nice too. Easy to hold a conversation. We look forward to coming back! read more

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Definitely try the tofu, there's a reason why it's in the name! The texture and flavor are a pleasant surprise and not plain at all. The colorful harmony bibimbap comes served in a comically large bowl that highlights all of its delicious ingredients, and the seafood scallion pancake comes served with a generous helping of seafood and features the right balance of crispy and soft. I'd pass on items such as the LA galbi and bulgogi, as many nearby restaurants do a much better job with those dishes. read more

Yoritofu - Colorful Harmony Bibimbap comes served in an enormous bowl - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Went with the LA Galbi Soon Tofu Combo (Seafood). The first dish to arrive was a house salad. The salad was light and refreshing. Next were the delicious Banchan. And last was the Tofu Souo. The soup was hearty and tasty. One thing I learned tonight was what to do with the small box of seaweed that came along with Banchan. The server explained that you put rice on top of the seaweed and eat it like sushi. Surprisingly, it's quite good. Service was extremely friendly and helpful. read more

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Yoriftofu is decent. I ordered a sullung tang. I've had better in Koreatown. Their prices of their items on their menu are a bit steep there. I guess the rent there is too high or something. The service was kind and friendly and they were fairly talkative in Korean to my mother who went with me. The restaurant is clean and new. Parking in the lot. Gets a bit crowded because of Starbucks and Yogurtland. But you should be able to find parking in there. read more

I really wanted to like this place but was sorely disappointed. Their chef is cranking out good food for the most part, but they really need to work on operating more efficiently. I witnessed one party walk out on them because they were waiting too long to get seated. Then, another biiiig party walked out on them because they were never attended to and no one took their order. As for me, we waited a long time to get service as well, and food came before we even got utensils. I've witnessed multiple parties having to go up to the counter to ask for to go boxes and/or their bill because they were waiting too long. I would've given more stars if the food was worth the wait but unfortunately was quite disappointed as well. My soundubu had these weird pieces of hard and sharp things in it. It looked like fish bones or shrimp tentacles, but I didn't order seafood soup. The kimchi is not the typical Napa cabbage kind either, it had good flavor but just tasted different. Then, my spicy chicken bulgogi that came with my combo was half filled with teobokki and had very little chicken. I hope they will improve as I think they have a lot of potential. But until then I will not be back any time soon. read more

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What a gem! The place was clean, simple but nice decor and ambiance. The staff was friendly and attentive. And the food was delicious! We loved the dumpling - pork and potato. Not only did it look delicious it tasted really good. The stuffing was well seasoned and the dumpling skin made out of potato added extra chewyness and flavor. Their portion for Kimchi and Mackerel was generous and added rice cake enhanced the taste. And the beef rib soup was very scrumptious and really hit the spot for my Korean food craving. I would definitely come back and will bring friends the next time I'm in town. read more

Yoritofu - Pork and potato dumpling - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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I have been watching their social media account and counting down the days until the soft opening on 9/9! So I was super thrilled when I just happened to walk by today and see that their front doors are open! I'm excited for this place because it offers such a wide variety of soups, comfort foods, and new exciting bar foods that I haven't seen before. I am super excited to come back with friends and try the soju cocktail sampler and a sizzling tofu steak! Since I was walking around on foot, and it was in the middle of the day, I went with the Y-7 Cold buckwheat noodles and I chose side of A-5 Crystal bite pork and potato dumplings. It sounds like things come into sizes small or large, but I went with the smaller size today. The cold buckwheat noodles is so refreshing when it is hot out. I love being able to slurp noodles and the ice cold temperature, thin veggies, and the vinegar I added to my broth made it so refreshing! Plus buckwheat noodles don't leave me feeling heavy! Now the dumplings were hot and they were big heavy mouthfuls! I ditched my chopsticks and used the spoon to pop them in my mouth. They are so beautiful! It is magical that something so heavy to pick up is so light in your mouth! I kept going back-and-forth between the dumplings and the soup and the flavors complimented each other well. Plus, they bring you four plates of banchan that go so well in between mouthfuls. There's a huge patio outside, which is a great gathering spot to get together with friends or for happy hour after work. There are lots of tables inside and it feels fancier than your average strip mall restaurant with the modern, comfortable leather-ish chairs. The staff were very welcoming and helpful with the menu, helping me find a seat, and with telling me about adding vinegar to my noodles if I wanted to. I am so excited they are open. I hope everybody supports them and I cannot wait to come back again! read more

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I had eaten here when it was a different restaurant, so I was curious to try Yoritofu. I ordered the squid stir fry, which had a spicy symbol on the menu, but was not very spicy. It was still good. My friends had the spicy tofu and the colorful rainbow bibimbap. The portions were large, the service was great, and the place was very clean. I will definitely go back. read more

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I did takeout so I can't speak for ambiance. The person on the phone was very sweet, I saw on a review they liked the crystal bites ( it's a dumpling) so I ordered that I think I got a kimchi one. Then brugogi and galbi. All was great and it came with a bunch of sides and rice. Enough for an extra meal. Cutely packaged! read more

Went here yesterday and ordered the tofu soup, galbi, and bulgogi. Wish I took a photo of it but I ate it too fast (lol it was pretty good). The seafood tofu soup was perfectly balanced and tasted pretty good! I got spicy and it was just the right amount. I just wish there was more clams but to each their own. The galbi was definitely my second favorite. Super flavorful, juicy, and fall off the bone! The bulgogi was also pretty good! Service was good and there's definitely a lot of room to eat inside and probably outside (wasn't sure if that was open). I'd definitely come back since it's close by. read more

We visited this new Korean restaurant in our neighborhood on Saturday afternoon after hearing it just opened. Our family ordered the soft tofu stew, pork bulgogi, galbitang (short rib soup), and rice cake dumpling soup. Everything was delicious, but the tteok mandu guk really stood out -- the rich beef bone broth and flavorful kimchi dumplings made it hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. All the other dishes were equally satisfying and truly hit the spot for our Korean food cravings. Living in the U.S., I often miss my mom's home-cooked meals from Korea, and this place really brought back those memories. The food wasn't overly salty or spicy -- just perfectly balanced, healthy, and comforting, like something your mom would make with care. I'm so glad to have a place like this nearby. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Yoritofu - soft tofu stew, pork bulgogi, galbitang (short rib soup), and rice cake dumpling soup - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Came here and absolutely smashed it. I had the traditional Korean beef dish with rice and it was fucking delicious, rich, comforting, exactly what you want when you sit down hungry. My partner ordered the spicy tofu with veggies and loved it, legit 10 out of 10 loved it. Service can be a little slow, yeah, but honestly I don't give a shit. Everyone was so sweet and genuinely nice, and when the food is this good, I'm not rushing anyone. This isn't fast food, it's worth the wait. All in all, highly, highly recommend. Great food, great vibes, and I'll absolutely be back. read more

To the point - Food: CLEAN and GOOD - Vibe & Service: Relaxing - Recommended: YES - Returning?: Already did! For those who live around Torrance, we all know that there are quite popular Korea restaurants around the Southbay area. Yoritofu is a great addition! 1. Location This is very easily accessible restaurant. It is in the same complex as Hannam Chain Torrance (new one). The biggest perk about this whole complex, which is very beneficial to the restaurant, is the HUGE parking lot. It's next to the Starbucks so if you are walking from Hannam Chain, you kind of have to go around the Starbucks to see that it's there. 2. Vibe Ladies who work there are extremely kind. If not too busy, they will take their time to explain the menu as well as what the side dishes are. 3. Food: Taste of food here definitely went above my expectations. I personally have this weird thing where I automatically assume "new-looking restauarant" won't have traditional taste. Food here is excellent and very clean tasting. Their side dishes were good as well! I especially loved their radish kimchi. In fact, they make their own kimchi at the restauarant, which is quite hard to find these days. And yes, they sell their own kimchi! 4. Additional comments I don't usually eat around this complex simply because of my work. BUT, I would love to visit back whenever I crave the motherland food. read more

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They have patio seating and we asked if we could bring our dog and they said no. Which is fine but then they proceed to let another group of customers eat on the patio with a dog that's the same size as ours. I'm wondering if they refused us just because we're not korean or something? I just don't get why they would lie or be partial for certain customers. Service is also slow and inefficient like the waiters doesn't know what they're doing. The food is also just ok I'd rather go to BCD Tofu House since they're much friendlier there as well. I asked for no scallions and they forgot to remove it. They also messed up our order and put in the wrong dish. read more

Ordered takeout. Usually we go to jang su, but figured we would try this place. Two orders of soondubu. Soondubu should have included rice. They forgot the rice for both orders. -2 stars Seafood Soondubu was initially a singe block of tofu. There was almost no seafood in there (see the picture) -2 stars As someone who eats Korean food regularly, I'm incredibly disappointed and will never go back. Medium was a bit spicer than expected. Food and panchan was okay. We would rather drive further to go to jang su. read more

Yoritofu - Giant block of tofu - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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I went here with my mom for our Christmas lunch on Christmas Eve and it was DELICIOUS. We usually get soon tofu soup when we go to Korean places but this time we opted for the short rib with aged kimchi and the spicy tofu. Both were delicious but the short rib was the stand out dish. It comes with tteok boki and is super flavorful and delicious, highly recommended. We also started with the pork and sweet potato dumplings which were also tasty and served with a yummy sauce. I look forward to bringing friends to this place soon! read more

Yoritofu - Short rib with aged kimchi and tteok boki. Sooooo delicious, with tons of flavor and spice. - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Great fast service, bright lighting. Comfy chairs feel like a booth. Flavorful fresh food. Everything comes out consistently throughout the meal. We'll be back read more

Yoritofu - Chicken spicy - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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I really wanted to like this place. We went here a couple of weeks ago and they seated us (group of 8). It took 15-20 min to just get the menu. Another 10 min to try to flag someone down to order. When we decided to leave because the service was so bad and slow, she profusely apologized and admitted that even if we had ordered, it would have taken a really long time. I wish that they told us from the beginning instead of seating us and have us wait 30 min before we could even order. We went across the street to marugame. I wanted to try the food but just don't have the time to wait 30 min just for water and to order. Wish they told us beforehand so we didn't waste our time. read more

I wish they never rebranded n stuck to Chinese korean fusion. Although I was excited to see another korean restaurant in south bay i couldn't say the same about their food and services. Be prepared to remind staff about what you ordered because they forgot my drink, rice, Togo box and I haven't even gotten to the food. The soup is bland and what is supposed to be savory was sweet and the meat is tough. Dont have much hope for this place but I hope they figure it out soon. read more

amazing korean restaurant in heart of Torrance. nice cozy restaurant with patio amazing korean food. and finger food with soju read more

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Tried this restaurant. Clean place. We got bimbibab and sizzling beef dish, so delicious. Good service read more

Yoritofu - Ingredients are so fresh - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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I cannot recommend this restaurant. Despite the place being nearly empty on a Saturday night (only one other table was occupied), the service was incredibly slow. We had to wave the waiter over just to order. When I requested hot tea, we waited a long time only for him to bring out two cups of plain hot water, claiming he had to "boil it." The food was equally disappointing. The seafood in the Tofu Hot Pot wasn't fresh, and the broth wasn't even hot enough to cook the raw egg provided. My Beef Rib Soup was filled with radish that had a noticeable "off" smell. Furthermore, the traditional side dishes weren't served until the main courses arrived. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

We were looking for someplace to eat after hitting the gym, and realized this place was open until late. We've passed by the plaza so many times, and never realized there was such a nice restaurant at the very back corner. Every side dish tasted great! We had the Galbi Jim with aged kimchi, which was phenomenal. Aged kimchi was made at the restaurant for 20 days! The large portion was just enough to take home a small box for the next day. Soon Tofu combo with seafood was also very tasty that created a nice mix between the seafood flavor and the original soon tofu seasoning. The waitress was also super nice checking in every so often. I loved the chill playlist they were playing, so I tried shazaming it, with no luck. read more

Yoritofu - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Yesterday, my husband and I had a slightly late lunch. We ordered the galbitang (beef short rib soup) and grilled flounder, and both were absolutely delicious. Our server mentioned that they recently started offering chicken wings as a new menu item, so we decided to try the salt & pepper and sweet galbi sauce flavors. They were even better than wings from a specialty chicken place! The servers were also very friendly, and since the restaurant is open until midnight, we're definitely coming back next time with friends to enjoy beer and chicken together. read more

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Unfortunately my soup was really salty and I was reaching for my water all night and the next day! Not sure if it was this specific soup..

Absolutely Amazing! Yoritofu is hands down one of the best Korean food restaurants I've ever been to. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy, authentic atmosphere. The food is simply outstanding -- every dish is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I tried their tofu stew and it was rich, comforting, and perfectly seasoned. The side dishes (banchan) were plentiful and delicious, each one made with care. Portion sizes are generous, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and the service is quick without ever feeling rushed. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you're getting. read more

Food is consistently good as well as the service. This is the only place I know of in the area that has beef brisket soup (aka sullung tang), and it is delicious. The radish kimchee (kkakdoogi) is very good as well, in addition to the crystal bite dumplings. read more