This place is absolutely amazing. My family and I come here all the time, and it's truly a staple in Chino Hills. The food is consistently so good, and honestly, we love everything on the menu. Yes, it can be a bit pricey, but sometimes you really do have to pay for quality -- and this place is 100% worth it. My family especially loves the kimchi here, but truly, you can't go wrong with anything you order. We come here for family time no matter the season -- when it's cold, when it's hot, anytime we want a good meal together. It's comfortable, reliable, and always hits the spot. If this place ever went out of business, I swear half of Chino Hills would shut down with it. That's how iconic it is. read more

It has been a while since our first attempt here quite a few years ago. We didn't come back due to how my daughters and I were treated back then. I still remember the waitress's face. I don't see her anymore. I can honestly say it is a complete 180 degrees! The service has been wonderful! This is our 3rd time since. Each time the food has been amazing and the service is consistently good to very good. The store is tucked away in a shopping center full of lil stores and restaurants. Parking is okay but there are some days you will need to drive around for a bit. Usually, there is at least a 30-45 minute wait to be seated, but we lucked out this chilly Monday night. Still crowded though! The restaurant is quaint. Nothing spectacular but clean. Seating is not too close to others. The service has been consistently good to very good. Friendly and quick. If you do need additional items, you will need to waive someone down. The food comes out hot and fresh! Seafood tofu: Sizzling hot. Great flavor. Nice amount of umami and spice. Filled with tofu. Wish there were a bit more seafood. At least clams. Galbi: Excellent balance of flavor! Not drenched in sauce and very tender. Would be great if the bed of onions were cooked a bit more! Great condiment with the rice. Japchae: Was a lil overcooked but tastes great. Wished there was more meat. Bibmibap is always a winner. Great texture and fresh tasting. Sauce has a perfect amount of kick and mixture of spice and sweet. Spicy cold noodle odke. Huge! Fresh veggies and the buckwheat noodles were cooked perfectly! Condiments and rice were spot on! So happy we came back. read more

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My friend and I were here on a Saturday evening around 6 and when we got there it was packed. The wait was about 30 min which wasn't too bad considering how busy they were. It did take a little bit for them to take our order and for the food to come out but it was very busy so it was understandable. I got the beef tofu soup and chose mild as the spicy level. The beef was very tender and flavorful! The tofu was also delicious esp with the broth! I played it safe with the spice level but I think I could've gone with medium. They also gave plenty of tofu and meat which was nice! Also the rice with some of the broth on it was very tasty! read more

Nice staff And just like other locations, delicious food The price is a bit pricey ekk It's crazy how some combo meals are over $30 nowadays The family friendly restaurant is a comforting atmosphere like usual But if you crave tofu soup and nowhere near a bcd, it's a great option read more

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We were on our way to introducing our single friend to another SINGLE and ready to mingle friend in THAI TOWN today but, we got hungry on gee way there so we decided to visit this OG Young Dong Tofu restaurant. Hubby says he use to come here all the time during his college years... OYSTER TOFU SOUP: 8/10 The flavor of the broth was great. Wish there was more broth because the tofu options were so huge that it sucked up the broth!! I was racing against the TOFU and then, I added the EGG which made the both disappear even faster!! I love broth so I need more please. I got mold but, I think it would taste better with a little spice!! I also added the Kim chi and GALBI bones for an extra KICK!! BEEF RIBS: 10/10 WOW IT was the STAR OF THE SHOW!! I usually just finish the tofu soup and totally ignore the meats elsewhere. BUT TO MY SURPRISE, the flavor and the texture were so nice, juicy and tender!! I devoured it!!! SERVICE: A EXCELLENT! They took our order FAST. They seated us FAST. They did everything FAST!! Such nice and speedy service here and ambiance was pretty chill... ROCK ON YOUNG DONG TOFU!!! SARANGHE!!!!! read more

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The tofu soup here is sooo good! Love the beef intestine one. Also I love their kimchi chi! So flavorful. This is my go to spot for tofu soup in Chino! read more

Young Dong Tofu - Korean Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Happy to come here for lunch today at my daughters' request because they crave it when they come home to visit. Bustling with many families, couples, even people seeking out delicious comfort food on their own. We ordered the kimchi beef tofu, the mushroom tofu, and the bulgogi. Banchan is so good here and plentiful; they bring you seconds without you even asking. They also refill your hot buckwheat tea frequently and leave a picture of ice water at your table. I love the purple bean rice in the hot stone bowl that keeps cooking and crisping as you eat. The restaurant is loud and packed, but for good reason. The food is the main draw. Service is quick so you're generally in and out within an hour to an hour and a half. Sometimes there's a waiting list but mainly only at dinner time. No photos today, too hungry . read more

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Pretty chill spot. Come early cuz this place packs out crazy style. Chill lil soondubu action, I mess with the purple rice. Bonchan is eh. read more

Young Dong Tofu - Korean Near Me - Chino Hills, California

First time trying Young Dong Tofu Chino Hills. Me and my wife decided to try out this tofu place and the side dishes were tasteful. The server was polite and we happened to be the first customer in. The place was okay okay. Still had while bunch of dirty dishes from the day before. Must been busy. The food is better than local Tofu places. read more

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Heard great things about this restaurant and decided to try it out. It did not disappoint ! Love the octopus tofu soup , the spicy beef stew and the ribs ! Ban Chan dishes were also yummy and the portions were generous. The service was also good and friendly staffs. It will definitely be one of my regular go to restaurants from now on. read more

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Tofu soup is decent but service is below average. Food is way over priced even for today's standards.

This place always hits the spot on a chilly day. My husband and I both get the mild beef and octopus tofu soup, which is not too spicy but still very flavorful. They give a good amount of octopus. We haven't tried anything else here because this tofu soup is just so good! Favorite banchan is the seaweed one. Little pricey, but good option if you're looking for comfort food with fast service. read more

Young Dong Tofu - Beef and octopus tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Legit place to enjoy Korean homemade food! Food portion is massive & super tasty, banchan offered in some variations. Swift & friendly service. Decor was super minimalist but at this point that doesn't matter much. I have been coming to this place whenever in Chino Hills area... read more

I always love eating at this place except they always send you the bill before u can finish eating

Amazing food, service that gets it done, busy restaurant 10/10 recommend. I would say that this place is a chino hills staple and would genuinely say this is an authentic korean restaurant. read more

The food comes piping hot and quick. The service was attentive and even got us a table for 12 people. The vibe is very eat and go you don't really stay there and chat. My favorite tofu soup is the seafood beef tofu soup. read more

amazing food!!! we got the katsu and the beef soondubu spicy level which was a good amount of spice!! the soondubu here had the most flavorful thick broth that was one of the best i've had and it was surprising since i didn't think i would find good soondubu outside of LA or OC. the katsu was also perfectly crispy while extremely tender and juicy which was impressive!! all the banchan were really good as well!! cucumber kimchi and sprouts are my fav!! everything was really fresh and priced reasonably i would definitely come back read more

Young Dong Tofu - Korean Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Sunday lunch hour was busy here , but the wait wasnt so bad. You know this place is authentic and delicious when you scan the room and see Korean grandma & grandpa in their Sundays best . Can't find fault on any of the dishes we had, spicy tofu with beef and seafood was delicious. I highly recommend ordering the beef short ribs, by far they make it the best here . With all the sides that accompany each order, it's alot of food . I would say order 2 sets of items to share for a party of 4 . Service is no nonsense really, no small talks , no sense of pleasantries to be had. It's almost robotic to say the least. Other than that , I recommend bookmarking this location for your next authentic Korean food cravings. read more

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Found this spot when I came to the Shoppes, it's right across the street and decided to walk over. It has a Nice open floor restaurant! Lots of seats and service was super attentive! Came right before the lunch rush which was great because 20 minutes later the place was filled with customers. When it comes to tofu soup I always think that the sides or banchan make or break it! The sides were great so I was excited to try the soup. I ordered the mushroom and my wife ordered the beef soup. They were both great! If you've tried BCD before you'll like this place. Some of the sides I actually enjoyed more at this spot. Servers were welcoming and friendly and I Loved that they use the purple rice instead of steamed. Definitely need to come back! If you're in chino hills give this place a try read more

Clearly a Chino Hills favorite based on how crowded it can get. Solid, no-frills restaurant with generous portion sizes. Great option for those with different diet preferences. It's my go to spot with my vegetarian friends. My personal favorite is the beef octopus tofu soup, which I don't often see offered often at other spots. Also appreciate how they don't rush to get you out the door despite its popularity. 5 stars! read more

Amazing spot for comforting tofu soup! I tried the oyster tofu soup, which was tasty but I wish came with more oysters. However I tried some of my friend's beef intestine tofu soup, and it was some of the best intestine I've had, incredibly rich and fatty. As for the spice level, I would recommend going up one level from your usual order at other tofu soup places, typically I get mild but the medium spice level was not that spicy. One thing I will say was not ideal was the layout of the restaurant. The tables are very cramped together with little walkway space, making the experience a little hectic since the servers have a to squeeze in to get to you. We also were seated quite close to the table next to us. read more

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...I have a love-hate relationship with this restaurant (lol)!!!... Young Dong is a Korean restaurant located in the Albertsons shopping center in Chino Hills. There a big lot, but everyone is always trying to park in the little section in front of this and other restaurants. It can be a real pain if you're just trying to pick up a to-go order or if you're trying to drop someone off at the door to avoid a walk. It's normal for this location to be super busy and to wait- there's a walk up write-in waitlist. Do NOT dine-in if you care about ambiance or want a lovely, quiet dinner. The ambiance is awful. The space itself is a big box jam-packed with as many tables they can fit into its space. Literally rows of tables lined up so closely together you almost feel like it's a cafeteria. On this last visit we were waved over to a table jammed in between two big groups. Because the tables are so close to one another, we couldn't walk to our table. I asked one guy if he could please scoot his chair in and he just working move (lol)?! So the waitress tells my husband to squeeze in from the space in between the two- I looked at her and put my hand on the space that she expected him to fit through- it was literally the width of my hand. SUPER annoying... Then there's the fact that the walls are oddly bare and the lighting is almost neon, so there's an odd cheap and industrial feel to this particular location. But I have to say the food has always been consistently good! The Donkasu is HUGE- thick pork cutlets that are perfectly crispy and not greasy. The soondubu is always consistent, and the Yukgaejang was really beefy and a huge portion! Bibimbap is also yummy- both the regular and hot stone. Banchans are normally a litmus test for how good the food is going to be, and they are normally pretty good here. In all, if you're looking for Korean food and are in the area Young Dong's food is consistently good. If you don't care about service or ambiance, dine in. If not, take out! They do a great job at packaging everything to try and keep it was fresh and warm as they can. read more

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This place continues to impress me, especially when it comes to takeout--a category where many restaurants fall short. Their tofu soup is the standout item. It's not just the usual mild, broth-based version; this one has a deeper, almost creamy soybean richness that immediately sets it apart. The aroma is warm and savory, and the broth carries a rounded nuttiness without overpowering the seafood and beef inside. The tofu itself is incredibly tender--soft, silky, and almost custard-like--absorbing the flavor of the broth beautifully. The Korean short ribs are another highlight. Each piece is well-marinated, deeply flavorful, and surprisingly tender for takeout. There's a slight char on the edges that gives it smokiness without drying it out, and the balance of lean meat and marbling makes every bite satisfying without feeling greasy. Even when reheating at home, the ribs stay juicy--as long as you warm them gently to avoid over-tightening the meat fibers. Their banchan selection is generous and noticeably fresh. The kimchi is crisp with clean, bright flavors and very little sourness, which tells you it hasn't been sitting around too long. The bean sprouts have a delicate sesame aroma that's subtle and not oily, and the cucumber kimchi has the perfect level of heat--spicy enough to cut through the richness of the short ribs but not overwhelming. Everything tastes thoughtfully seasoned and well-prepared. Portion-wise, their lunch sets are exceptional. Two sets easily fed four people with leftovers, making it one of the best-value Korean lunch options in the area. If you're looking to stretch your budget, ordering the lunch sets and reheating them for dinner is honestly one of the smartest choices--you get the same flavor, the same generous portions, at a fraction of the price of dinner service. Overall, this is comfort food executed with care: rich flavors, generous portions, consistent seasoning, and takeout that holds up far better than expected. A reliable go-to if you love hearty Korean comfort dishes done right also love how they packed. read more

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I am a little sad writing this review. I loved going here but the quality is going downhill. I had an early lunch with a friend today and we ordered the Covina combo with dumpling tofu soup and my friend ordered the intestine tofu soup. The servers are friendly and service was good but we both got sick after our meal today :( sad to say that we probably will not be going back.. read more

My favorite Korean restaurant for tofu soup! Everything on their menu has been great for me. They have good side dishes and food tastes great. The tofu soup comes out boiling hot and comes with an egg you can crack in. Good flavor on the soup. The BBQ ribs is marinated well and stays hot on their hot plate. The pork cutlet is HUGE and fried perfectly with light and airy crisp. The purple rice has a nice scorch on the bottom. Service is great here! Fast and responsive. They have a good amount of seatings inside. Spacious but does get busy especially weekend nights. Waiting list is only on a piece of paper. My go to place for Korean food! read more

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This is a classic spot for me and my family -- we love that there are lots of vegetarian friendly options. It's always busy and the servers will usually assume what you want to order the minute you sit down LOL. The seafood beef tofu soup is my favorite! They are VERY generous with the tofu servings and they always serve with purple rice. read more

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get sundubu-jjigae wit it, get jiggy wit it. ALAS, this has been my top notch tofu spot, even took my 1st ever hinge date here but i guess he states BCD better (GASP, he into old dong that's why) best comfort food esp bc they keep the banchan coming & something about crackin that egg into the boiling stew excites me. I will say, the servers are hilarious, just shove you aside when they bring the HOT plates like get outta the way yummy food has arrived. Willing to drive from the OC for this spot ANY MINUTE read more

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Very busy establishment. I heard about this place from a friend and was curious to try a Korean tofu soup restaurant besides BCD and Kaju soft tofu. When you get there, usually it's busy so you have to write your name on a list then wait for a table. We waited 20 min and were seated fairly quickly. The menu seemed very straight forward with Korean soup being the main dish everyone gets while also having other options like the donkatsu. The food was very good and they didn't skimp out the portions it was fairly tasty and filling. I overall enjoyed my experience. Usually when a restaurant has that many customers then it has to be good. Very lively and busy place where people can get a nice soup to enjoy! read more

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4.5 Stars. It's always great eating here. This time I ordered a Pork Cutlet. It's massively big! Bring your appetite for this dish along with the yummy bachan. I really like their kim chee here. The pork cutlet is not to dry and the panko bread crumbs was made perfectly. The dipping tonkatsu sauce have a good flavor to it. It's very filling for me and I always have to take some togo after. Overall experience is great here. Service is good here. Ambiance is average. Great dining establishment. I would recommend this entree to those that come here. I been coming here for many years. I will keep coming back for their yummy dishes. read more

Young Dong Tofu - Rice and kimchee - Korean Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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The dumpling tofu soup is my favorite. Hubby's favorite is the kimchi tofu soup, my kids love the intestine tofu soup. Definitely a staple in our household, see you again next week read more

I met a friend for lunch and we were immediately seated. The spot is located in an outdoor strip mall near a large chain market, so there's plenty of parking. The restaurant became busy during lunch and by the time we left, there was a line forming outside. The restaurant's ambiance was lively, casual, and decor esthetically pleasant. This would have been a 5 star review, but it was downgraded because our lead server was very inattentive , not very friendly or polite, or took time to review the menu since it was my first time eating here. Once our food was served, she never came back once to see if we needed anything else. Now let's talk about the heart and soul of Young Dong Tofu, the food. The menu boasts of authentic Korean cuisine that transported my tastebuds to various levels. East dish we ordered were a culinary masterpiece with a perfect blend of textures and flavors that showcased the Chef's commitment to high quality and authenticity. In conclusion, Young Dong Tofu succeeded my expectations by satisfying my palate and created an impression to come back with family and friends. read more

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I came here on a Saturday night around 7 PM and waited for an hour to be seated. I have been to Saint Gabriel location, but never been to this location. I gotta say this restaurant hit the spot. We ordered silver, pancake, and seafood, beef tofu soup. Both dishes were so delicious. It's gives me comfort after a meal. Oh and their Kim chi.... Super good too! If I can come here weekly, I would read more

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One of the best Korean food restaurant I ever been too . First time here and was impressed with the quality and taste of all the food . I got the short ribs , pork cutlet, and cold noodles . Everything was delicious. This a gem mom and pop spot. read more

4.5 STARS If you are craving tofu soup and are in the Chino Hills area, go to Young Dong Tofu. This restaurant is always packed, but the turnover is super quick so don't despair! Try to go during non-peak hours though or on weeknights to avoid the crazy weekend and dinner rushes. There is a lot of variety on the menu: they have a number of different tofu soups, BBQ platters, beef rib soups, and even pork cutlet plates you can order. Here's what I recommend: * BBQ short rib + tofu soup combo (4-4.5/5 stars, $31.95): this is my go-to order and it is perfect for sharing. It comes with 8-9 pieces of LA Galbi served on a sizzling platter of onions AND comes with a tofu soup as well. We always get the beef and seafood tofu soup, medium spice. * Seafood pancake (5/5 stars, $27.99): the seafood pancake here is delicious - it's thick and it's a very large order. We can never finish it and always bring home the other half to put in our air fryer the next day. * Pork cutlet (4.5/5 stars, $22.99): the size of this pork cutlet is going to astound you. I've never seen anyone be able to finish the entire portion. It's gigantic. The banchan are really good at Young Dong as well. The staff is extremely attentive, even though they run a very small crew of servers and bussers. It's a well-oiled machine there, and I'm always impressed. We've tried other Korean soup options in Chino Hills - just go to Young Dong. It's the best option. read more

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BLAND & EXPENSIVE. TAKE OUT REVIEW What happened?! Whoever is cooking the food does not know Korean flavors or care. We ordered spicy chicken bulgogi and spicy pork and it was a dark unappetizing color of gochujang red with zero flavor. It was NOT GOOD and not even spicy! My mom said they need to change their brand of gochujang and add some sugar and red pepper flakes. That's how I know it wasn't just me. Their tofu soup was also weird. It was milky and watered down broth. And also not spicy at all. Their bibimbap was salty (vegetables were overly seasoned). The only good thing was the galbi tang soup. It was full of meaty ribs and seasoned perfectly. For over $100 for 4 items that tasted this bad was such a rip off. I will not be coming here after today it seems their quality has changed since the last time I went which was a year ago. read more

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2025 October update: prices changed. Food still taste great and Wednesday lunch is still 90% full. read more

Young Dong Tofu - Korean Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Update my last review, we came in early this time and got seated right away. As usual, food is delicious. We got the bbq beef and it was sooo good. Highly recommend and will keep coming back. read more

Young Dong never disappoints! It was packed on a Saturday early evening but we were seated within 30 minutes. Menu is straight forward with some affordable combos especially with their portion sizes. We always take left overs home! Food is delicious, crispy when it's meant to be crispy, and I appreciate a no spice option although the mild was great for my tolerance. I gave this restaurant 5 stars because of the wonderful staff. Since I've started eating here, I've barely had to ask for anything. The K aunties serving us are so attentive, very quick to refill water, refill banchan, and bring you the check and take out containers as soon as possible. They work so hard and always have a politeness and smile on their faces. My go to for soondubu! read more

Young Dong Tofu - Korean Near Me - Chino Hills, California

There were 6 oysters in my oyster soondubu which I feel like is a pretty generous amount. I got medium spice which was perfect and the portion was just right for one meal. If I was extra hungry though I would need the combo or something else because it's definitely increased in price for how small the portion remains. In terms of taste, I feel like there was nothing special about it but everyone in the neighborhood must think differently because there was a decently long wait. I'm glad I tried it but I wouldn't rave about it being my favorite tofu soup that I've tried. read more

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i personally had great service, perhaps it's the time i went- around 7 pm. i saw some reviews saying they docked on the rating since the service was really bad. i got the seafood beef tofu and loved it. it came with purple rice and an egg, and the kimchi, bean sprouts, cucumber, and cold veggie soup combo. my friends got the bulgogi (the $27 one) it had so much bulgogi good portions, it's a little on the pricey side, there's nothing less than like $18 but the food is really good i would come here again the vibes is like your standard asian restaurant. typically families coming in or small/medium groups of friends. it's not quiet, people are talking- it's a good time tho read more

Young Dong Tofu - seafood beef tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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