I ordered the soft tofu stew packed with galbi (short ribs) and pork. The broth was deep, rich, and perfectly spicy. The meat was extremely tender with no gamey smell, blending beautifully with the soft tofu.The grilled fish was also cooked to perfection--crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Alternating between a spoonful of the stew and a bite of the fish made my rice disappear in no time! Everything was delicious and clean. I will definitely be back. Highly recommended! read more

Youngdong Tofu House - Asian Fusion Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I had the beef tofu soup and it was really scrumpy! The broth was really tasty. The restaurant also has very cool wall decor. Would come again! read more

First time, had great experience. Service was awesome! I would highly recommend. The spicy chicken plus tofu was good definitely coming back! read more

Amazing 10/10 recommend! I ordered the spicy cold noodles combo to go and it was sooo good even at home! They perfectly packaged my order to keep it cold and fresh. They even added the side dishes to my to go order all of them were delicious. The beef was perfectly cooked and marinated. I'll be back to try more dishes :) read more

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They still have a sign for soft opening. Inside- decor is clean and modern and aesthetically pleasing. Seated quickly and food came out fast. I ordered the combo of vegetables and beef rice bowl on hot stone with oyster tofu soup (medium). Spice level is perfect. And all the flavors tasted good and correctly. Food came out hot. Banchan selection is not as good as I'd like but flavors are good and they refill frequently without asking. Prices are high but it's similarly priced as other Korean tofu houses. Portions are slightly smaller than a similar restaurant in Diamond Bar and Rowland Heights. read more

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Young Dong Tofu House is one of the newest Korean restaurants in the Inland Empire, serving authentic Korean comfort food with a modern atmosphere. The space is cozy, the staff is incredibly welcoming, and the menu has so much variety that there's something for everyone. Whether you're craving BBQ, tofu soup, or noodles, this is such a fun spot to share with friends. What we tried: Marinated Dumplings: 8.5/10 A great way to start the meal. They were flavorful, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Spicy Braised Beef: 9/10 Tender, rich, and packed with bold flavor. Definitely one of my favorites. BBQ Beef Rib (Galbi): 9.5/10 Perfectly marinated with a great balance of sweet and savory. So tender and delicious. Beef Noodle: 8.5/10 A comforting bowl with flavorful broth and tender beef that paired perfectly with the rest of the meal. Yellow Corvina + Beef & Octopus Tofu Soup: 9/10 The tofu soup was comforting, flavorful, and full of fresh ingredients. The combination of seafood and beef made it especially satisfying. read more

Youngdong Tofu House - Asian Fusion Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Came here for lunch with my family on a Friday. We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered quite a variety of items. Braised beef special - so flavorful and tender, kind of pricey though loved the burnt pieces on the skillet Beef rib- thick, good quality, great flavor and not too fatty marinated dumpling- surprisingly tasty noodles with beef - one of the best I've had yellow corvina combo with beef and octopus tofu soup - My son inhaled all of this and didn't really share lol Service was attentive and friendly. We received our food quickly and they offered to refill the banchan. The restaurant is bright, modern and aesthetic with lots of seating. Overall the food was very good, pricing was a little higher than other places but quality, service and portions were definitely there. read more

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We stopped in for dinner the other night. You will find ample parking available. The restaurant itself is quite charming, warm and relaxing. We found out it is family run. Mom and dad are in the kitchen and their daughter is working the front of the restaurant. We started off with warm barley tea, which I love. The bachan was so delicious. I loved the cucumbers that were more like a Japanese tsukemono. We got a seafood pancake. It was large and delicious. Filled with so much seafood and also not oily or greasy. We also got an order of marinated dumplings. They had a mochi-like texture but a little on the spicy side. So addicting and delicious. My friend got the rice with spicy seasoned squid stone pot with a ham and sausage tofu soup. The stone pot was so tasty and the egg on top was perfection. The tofu soup was really hearty with the ham and sausage. I got a yellow Corvina with a clam tofu soup. There were so many clams in the shell. They were so tender and flavorful. I love tofu soup and this one was really good. I never had corvina before but it was such a clean tasting fish. I couldn't stop eating it. Wonderful service and delicious food will make this your Korean comfort go-to spot! read more

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Was happy to finally see a Korean chain restaurant move into Rancho. I'm a big fan of tofu soup, and their tofu soup is very authentic! The store is pretty spacious, and the interior decor is interesting as well. This is a pretty kid-friendly restaurant. They offer chopstick helpers for kids who need assistance using chopsticks. I went around lunch time during a weekday, restaurants were about 70% full. Only two staff members are working in the front during my visit, covering orders, cleaning, and payments. They were running nonstop, trying to keep everything under control. So when my cup ran out of water, I had to get the server's attention for more water. Overall, the food is great, service needs improvement due to a lack of # staffs available. read more

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I'm excited Youngdong Tofu House is here in Fontana!!! I frequent the Chino Ca location ( not sure if they are affiliated) Ample parking shared with other local businesses in the area. Excellent customer service from when we stepped in the door, each employee with in proximity had a big smile followed by a pleasantry greeting. Beautiful Asian influence decor with bamboo slats on the wall and Korean traditional murals . Definitely order the spicy tteobokki had lots of flavors and the rice tubes cooked just right, this is one of my daughter's favorite dish and she was impressed . The seafood beef tofu soup was a bit milder in taste for our liking , it's lacking the savory flavor from the beef broth and umami from the seafood. Portions of the Banchan sides were skimpy at first, I understand why? Not many people like all the different varieties so a taste test to see which items you like best and can ask for more of that particular Banchan . Makes sense from being wasteful. We asked for our favorite Banchan and I kid you not, lol!! They were not stingy at all, The tiny dishes were piled to the rim. Yes we devoured three more times . ( disappointed the kimchi miss the mark for us, either it needed more time to marinate or needs more salty sour flavor. ) Galbi ( Korean beef short ribs cooked on a bed of onions on a sizzling hot stone plate . It is another one of our family favorite at any Korean restaurant we frequent. To make comparisons to other restaurants we had before, at this location the Galbi was a miss for us. ( Will try again maybe due to the soft opening faze and chefs need to fine tune their flavors) Our waiter was attentive with drinks and Banchan refills. She also noticed a mistake with our Galbi Korean beef short ribs order , what was brought to our table was a one/ two person size, we didn't received the correct family size portion. We did question amongst ourselves about the price and portion size lol!! Before the waiter made the correction and informed us they gave us a smaller size than what was ordered. Minutes later she brought us an additional plate of Galbi to make it a family size as our original order. Will we be back? Of course!!!! read more

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returned for a second time and ordered the beef soondubu with dumplings. they forgot the dumplings so i let them know asap, and they brought me it on the side. they were clearly microwaved and the skin was extremely tough. it also came out really late, i was already halfway done with the meal. i was also disappointed in how there was still an issue with the soup burning, we all had little black flakes in our soup and somehow it still wasn't heated up hot enough to cook our eggs. other than all these issues, the flavor of the soup was pretty good besides being super thick, banchan was all yummy! i would recommend the chino hills location read more

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Came here last week with my hometown/childhood friends, very happy with the experience :) We came on a Saturday at peak dinner (6pm) and were seated immediately! No waitlist that day My friends' entrees arrived IMMEDIATELY, we were so shocked at the speed! The tofu stew came a little later (still very fast: within 10-15 mins of ordering), which we joked was funny because it's their main dish but took longer than the proteins haha I had the beef kimchi soon tofu, and though I asked for mild I believe I might've gotten medium since mine was WAY more red than my friends' who also ordered mild HAHAHA we said it must be because I'm Korean and they assumed I could handle the spice! One of my friends had the corvina & clam tofu stew (mild). My other friend got the kalbi & octopus tofu stew (mild). The side dishes were good too! Staff were friendly and helpful! Our waitress brought out barely tea for us, and even brought us a plastic bag for my leftovers without us asking! read more

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It was our first time trying this restaurant (chain) and I've been seeing so many Yelp friends eat here! We decided to try it out on a Friday night, as part of their soft opening. Parking was in a lot with other restaurants nearby, with a lot of the spaces being occupied. We walked into the restaurant and were greeted by numerous people. We were immediately seated in the corner for a party of two. Two servers attempted to take our orders for beverages and food, but we had to tell both that we needed a few minutes. After browsing the menu, we decided to order their galbi combo with kimchi beef tofu soup. We sat there waiting for a while for the food to come out. Majority of the seats in the restaurant were occupied by large groups. The interior was nicely decorated with traditional murals and clean lighting. There were five side dishes come out with our rice. Forgive me for not knowing the names, but we had kimchi, pickled cucumbers, a cabbage salad, seaweed salad, and bean sprouts. We actually finished 3 out of the 5 side dishes since we were quite hungry while waiting for our food. Our soup finally came out, and we devoured half of it before our galbi came out. At this point, we still weren't checked on about refilling our side dishes. After eating most of our galbi, too, was when someone asked how our food was and we asked for a refill. Instead of a refill, we got 5 side dishes again, although we didn't finish the leftover 2. Sorry to say, we wasted that, when we wanted specific refills. The food itself was phenomenal. It's now to have good Korean food in Rancho Cucamonga, when I'd normally have to drive down to OC to get it. It's nice to have it open so close by. Understandably, the service was lacking. We were still chewing and enjoying our food when they gave us the check, seemingly wanting us to leave so they can be ready for possible customers. I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt since they are still working everything out, but I'm hoping service will be better when I come back again. read more

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Heard about this new tofu spot and wanted to try it out. It was still their soft opening so there wasn't too many people and we got seated right away. Food was overall delicious. Banchan was good but the cucumbers and kimchi were a bit too pickled/vinegary for my liking. I got medium spice for my tofu soup which I think was the perfect medium because some places do not make it spicy enough or it's too spicy. The inside was really nice, spacious, and the booth seating was comfortable. And the servers were kind and attentive. read more

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Dine visit - 4/30 during dinner time . First off the parking lot is huge , plenty of parking so you aren't fighting for a spot . It's in the same plaza as Red Robin & BWW.. next to JJ noodle house . Came in was warmly greeted and seated by wonderful staff with a smile . The decor & ambiance is so nice and clean & spacious . Saw a lot of Elders eating here so I knew right off the jump it would be phenomenal!! Ordered the galbi entree and seafood & beef tofu soup with purls rice and it came with ban chan. Everything came out fresh and sizzling with the refreshing side dusted to complete your hearty meal . Staff was super attentive and helpful. This place is definitely going to be my go to spot KBBQ when I don't want to grill anything and want just a hearty authentic Korean meal. Everything I ordered was so flavorful and perfect amount of seasonings. The side dishes were amazing!! I'd highly suggest coming here ... they are located on day creek & foothill close to Victoria gardens . I've gone to another spot by 99 ranch market which is good too but this new spot is the cherry on top . read more

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First time, it was amazing and felt very welcomed! Food was delicious and the menu was great! read more

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The food was delicious! Had the seafood tofu soup and the Galbi ribs. It hit the spot! Also, the Diet Coke went well with it. Everyone was so nice and I loved the atmosphere!! overall yum!!! read more

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Tons of variety on the menu! This is a great place to try if you are looking to try Korean food. We tried the marinated dumplings, kimchi and beef tofu soup, rice and bulgogi in the stone pot and cheese ttukbokki. Everything was delicious. My only advice would be to eat the ttukbokki right away as it tastes the best fresh. Any of the stone pot plates are a must try and the stone pot keeps everything warm and gives it a unique good flavor. The tofu soups are great and come out very hot. They have varying spice levels to customize your soup to and they also give an egg on the side that you can crack into your soup. Booths and table we're very clean and all the servers were very nice and constantly checking in. Will definitely be coming back to try out some of their other dishes! read more

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So happy they're closer to us now !! I don't think they officially have had their grand opening just a soft opening but it was delicious !!! I got the YD combo obvi cause you get the soup and a main. I love a good bulgogi ! It came out hot and steamy. The sides were yuuuummyyy ! Very tasty. The place is clean! And the service was wonderful. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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This Korean restaurant made me realize why we didn't see many Korean customers inside. The food wasn't completely bad, but the taste definitely didn't feel authentic Korean -- it tasted more like Korean food made by non-Koreans trying to imitate the flavors. If you are desperately craving Korean food in this city where there honestly aren't many Korean restaurant options, it can temporarily satisfy the craving, but don't expect traditional flavors. Service was also a bit awkward and chaotic. One staff member brought out side dishes, then another came over saying they didn't have enough side dishes left, which made the whole interaction confusing. It honestly felt like some of the servers didn't even know what Korean side dishes (banchan) were supposed to be. The hotteok was probably the biggest disappointment. It looked nothing like the photo on the menu and was so hard we literally couldn't bite into it and had to return it. Overall the place felt a little disorganized, though the staff did try. read more

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Service is top notch here, I enjoyed it. Tofu soup is flavorful. Spicy pork tastes nice and smoky. read more

Youngdong Tofu House - Asian Fusion Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

The food was standard Korean fare and made well. Service was decent as they came by my table several times to refill the side dishes. The curry katsu was decent, not mind-blowing, but good enough to order again. The curry had a hint of spice, I wish that was adjustable so I can make it spicier. There is plenty of seating and ample free parking in the plaza. read more

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I got to try Youngdong with a friend and really enjoyed! The service was quick and prompt and the food was brought out quickly. The restaurant itself is very clean and open with plenty of seating. The banchan was good and all of the food was flavorful and the right amount of spice. So lucky to have more variety in Rancho! read more

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Food: 4/5｜Service: 4/5｜Atmosphere: 4.5/5 So happy to see a tofu house in Rancho! Even as takeout, the quality held up really well. The short ribs lean slightly on the sweeter side compared to other tofu spots, and the sides are thoughtfully prepared and nicely presented. The purple rice is the hidden gem. The tofu soup is well-balanced and comforting with great flavor. Only downside is the portion feels a bit small. The interior looks beautiful too -- definitely looking forward to dining in next time. read more

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So excited we finally have a decent Korean restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga. Came to Soft Grand Opening of YoungDong Tofu House. Restaurant ambiance is grand, elegant, bright and energetic. Staff is very friendly. Service is very accommodating. Ordered the bimbimbap combo, oyster tofu, and cold noodle (perfect for the hot summer) combo. The banchan is cold & delicious. They even offer hotteok for dessert. Will definitely come back again. Food came sporadically. People at table eat at different times. People watching others eat. Last person eat while everyone else is staring. Timing is off. read more

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First I just wanted to say THANK YOU for coming to Rancho... at one point we had about 3 Korean tofu restaurants until Covid practically nuked them. A lot of money and effort was definitely put into the interior decor and theming and I can appreciate that. The food and sides were well presented and the flavor definitely goes toe to toe with 626 and OC spots. The team is small but works hard. Please keep doing your best! read more

Youngdong Tofu House - Asian Fusion Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Came here for lunch on Saturday during their soft opening. What a treat! The ambiance was fresh and pleasant, the service was on point, and the food was flavorful and so good! We had the steamed dumplings, fried chicken gangjung and bulgogi. Loved the assortment of ban chan and the barley tea as well. We will most definitely be back! read more

Youngdong Tofu House - Steamed dumplings and fried gangjung chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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I've been to the Chino Hills location a handful of times so I expected the same quality. Stopped by around 6pm on a Tuesday. Food: Flavor was good and pretty standard for other Korean food I've had in OC. However, it needs to be much hotter. Everything was just kinda warm. The soup wasn't very hot when we received it, so I was wary about adding the raw egg. We received the rice about 10 minutes before everything else so it cooled down by the time the other dishes arrived. Sides were okay, wish they had fish cakes too. Service: servers were nice and checked up on us often. They provided to go boxes for our leftovers and an extra serving of the sides. Ambiance: Tables and floors were clean. read more

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Perhaps my family's expectation was high as we've been to a lot of realllllly good Korean restaurants for the great food! This place: Ambiance is good The food is disappointing, scant in quantity, quality, and super expensive for what you got. Service: is a lil above mediocre- not attentive at all. This was our 1st time trying it out, and will be the last. read more

Service was awesome, the place was really nice and the decor was classy. No TVs are available, it is definitely a sit down and enjoy the company you're with location. The food was good, got the bulgogi combo and octopus combo, both were delicious. Not the biggest fan of the soups, but they were flavorful. It is on the pricier side, but I don't think it's crazy. You can definitely share an entree. read more

I came during their soft opening for lunch. They have more affordable prices for their lunch menu Mon-Fri 11 am - 2:30 pm except holidays. I ordered the rice with bulgogi in a stone pot and tofu. Food was so good. The beef tofu soup was perfect too. All the included sides were good (Kimchi, seaweed, sprouts, radish, and cucumber). Restroom was super clean. Although it was busy, our food came out really quickly once we ordered. The two ladies working were the sweetest. They welcomed every single person and thanked every single person when they left. Easy five stars. read more

Food is no difference from other Korean tofu places. But the whole experience is terrible. I ordered their lunch combination tofu with galbi and the waiter asked me to choose a tofu and he even repeated what I ordered afterwards. Tofu came first by the time I almost finished tofu i asked where my Galbi is and the server told me I only ordered Tofu. I told him he is the one asked me which tofu soup I wanted after I told him I'm getting the lunch combo, if I just ordered tofu why would he asked me which tofu? Telepathic? Anyways so at that point I wanted my galbi and asked them to check on how long it would take and he came back and said they can't just give me the Galbi because the tofu soup I got was individual sized which is bigger. I told him but it was their mistake and he said yes, I'm very sorry, that's it. Unbelievable, the lunch combo I ordered was $35 and the tofu was less than 20, why would I lie about ordered something more expensive. I guess they don't want to have my business and I'll just go somewhere else in the future. read more

So glad to see one of my favorite chain moving into the area. But this one is different from the one in Chino hill. Over all it's not bad but the tofu soup is a bit too watery and a bit lack in flavor. Order the spicy beef tofu but it like a mild at other locations. The side dishes is good but lack variety. If they can fix the soup, this is a great weekend dinner spot. read more

this new korean restaurant in the inland empire has some of the best korean food in the area! the tofu soup was so flavorful and was packed with protein. they recently just added a seafood pancake to the menu and it was also filled with seafood. the galbi was so tender and marinated really well. every dish here was tasty and the portions are very generous. the service here was incredible as well! definitely give this place a try next time you're craving korean food! read more

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These guys are not ready. Very far from the Young Dong of Chino Hills or our favorite, Sun Nong Dan of Rowland Heights. My complaints? Where do I start. Their Galbi Tang (beef rib soup) is very sub-standard, just below average. Not enough meat (see pics) and the small portions are mostly bones. With Sun Nong Dan, for the same price of $25 not only do we get big meaty rib bones, we get many slices of beef. Theirs have no Goji berries, making the soup bland tasting. And no glass noodles too, which I requested. All I got was some tiny strands of rice noodles at the bottom of the bowl (see pics). Seeing the few rice noodles made me worry that I'm getting recycled leftovers. I hope they do better because the Rancho soup restaurant scene is very competitive and we'd rather go to the nearby Taiwanese hotpot. read more

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Food was very delicious. Recommend this place. Place is open late and personal makes you feel welcomed. I will come again

Food was amazing and flavorful. The tofu soup was boiling hot when it arrived the short ribs were nicely marinated and plenty full. Be coming back soon read more

Poor service. Don't order takeout here - most Korean restaurants include some Korean side dishes, but this one doesn't. The tofu soup has very little seasoning and no eggs at all. If you don't want to do takeout business, then don't do it read more

Youngdong Tofu House - Not tasty tofu soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Good service, clean, comfortable seating and nicely decorated restaurant. I loved the banchan, purple rice and barely tea. The tofu soup was okay- I would recommended adding larger shrimps to the seafood /beef soondubu. The size of the shrimp was tiny. I would also recommend adding seafood pancakes on the menu as an appetizer option! Would return here again, the lunch special with meat and tofu soup combo is a reasonable value! Good place to eat with friends and family. read more

Got to try it this past weekend, it was a bit busy but loved the service. I always judge service by how often they refill my water and Oden was fast as lightning with it and super friendly ! i do wish the soup was hotter but great tasting! i will be coming back to try some of their other items. prices are little high, hope they offer some lunch deals or specials. read more