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YUBU SoHo

4.4 (142 reviews)
ModerateKorean
Closed • 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Spicy chicken Bibimbap Spicy Chicken
Carmen N.

Moved from Queens where there is a lot of good Korean restaurants and was craving Korean food. So found a spot near work. Menu and pictures look really promising. Unfortunately was a bit disappointed. There's nothing wrong with the place and it was also packed with customers, but it just didn't hit the spot for me. The wait was long. (Prime lunch time) The flavors were muted, appear to cater to more American palate and portions were on the smaller side.

Mine is the bottom box.  Top left: torched salmon Top right: beef bulgogi Bottom left: spicy mayo salmon Bottom right: spicy chicken
Evan Z.

My rankings: 1. Torched Salmon 2. Spicy Chicken 3. Salmon (w/ Spicy Mayo) 4. Beef Bulgogi The torched salmon yubu is the most popular and my favorite, the salmon is reasonably fresh, the sear is well executed, and the meat itself goes well with the rice and tofu skin. My least favorite was definitely the beef bulgogi; I'm a huge fan of beef bulgogi normally but I didn't really like it here. I think it lacked a bit of flavor with the marinade and I also don't think it complemented the yubu well. This restaurant is popular among local workers in the SoHo area, in large part due to how cheap it is (4 Yubu for $13) compared to other options around the area. I think 4 Yubu is enough for most people to be reasonably satisfied but I could've definitely went for 5 or 6. The inside is well lit and is nice as a casual lunch spot with friends and coworkers. My friend that I went with told me to try the bento box next time I go because he said the portions are quite big. 4.6/5

Ingrid C.

The tofu pockets have lots of variety, well seasoned and are deceptively filling. You can get away with eating around 6-8 and feeling stuffed. Ordered for takeaway and tried a whole bunch of flavors. My favorite had to be the salmon and torched salmon. If you're a fan of sashimi/sushi, it's a good pick! I would say the pork and beef were second best, especially if you like a slightly spicier and savory taste. The tuna was not raw tuna, but more of a tuna salad (which personally was not my favorite). The fish roe was not too bad either and was definitely spicy mayo forward. Not sure how the interior looks, but the delivery was quite fast and the food was packaged nicely.

Mushroom and Bulgogi
Vatsal S.

Ambiance is pretty dead here which detracts from the experience but the food is really good. Lots of options and nothing you can really go wrong with here. Portions are small but well worth trying for their unique flavors. We always come here whenever in SoHo for a quick bite

Jamie L.

The interior of the restaurant was clean and service was friendly. The main critique is that the rice for the Yu is way too mushy. Others have pointed this out before and I don't know why they continue to overcook the rice. I got three for $10 which is a decent deal, but you probably need six to feel full. They are smaller than they look in pictures.

Kayla R.

This is my go to. This is my staple. This is my affordable. This is my here all the time. (And not for the free lolly.) This is my hit and never miss with friends! I've been here three times since this post. I love their drinks which are very refreshing, the food is good and affordable. They have different size options and the place itself has a calm ambiance with KPOP music.

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Sarah A.

Ordered takeout, 8pc for $25 on Postmates (I had a promo code so it was cheaper at checkout). It was packaged securely and nicely. Nothing spilled over. They gave me 2 lollipops and the quality of their chopsticks were nice. I've had this once before and I remember really liking it and I was craving it today so I decided to order delivery for lunch. Unfortunately, it did not hit the spot this time. The tofu skin on the outside was thin and sweet, but the rice on the inside was sticky and very dense. I got a good variety of toppings, I liked the salmon and bulgogi one. My least favorite were the tuna mayo and the avocado. The avocado had high rating on postmates, but it was just guac over rice.

Myungran Roe, Seared Salmon, Spicy Tuna Yubu
Jessica P.

This place is so good that I visited here twice in one week! I was somehow craving some sushi and saw this place, which is basically Korean Yubu (or Japanese Inari or aka tofu skin) and have rice and fish/meat inside it. It's absolutely delicious and so flavorful! Growing up, I used to eat a lot of Yubu so this definitely gave that nostalgia in a way. The inside is pretty small but it hasn't been crowded as most people seem to take it as takeout. In case you don't want just Yubu, they do also have bento boxes and bibimbap along with coffee and tea. I did get their matcha latte and it was good too. If you're ever in SoHo and need a quick bite or some tasty food, definitely give this place a try!

Spicy Mushroom, Mushroom Bulgogi Flavor, Avocado
Ash B.

Decently sized and priced for a box of 5. I tried all the vegan flavors and liked the spicy mushroom the best. That being said, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for more vegan and vegetarian toppings in the future as the heap of mushrooms and avocado on each added a lot of moisture.

Salmon (Spicy Mayo), Salmon (Torched),Spicy Tuna Mayo, Blueberry Matcha Latte
Kelly T.

This was a small and quaint restaurant that specializes in yubuchobap. If you don't know what yubuchobap is, it is seasoned rice stuffed into tofu skin, and then you can have various toppings to elevate the dish. The restaurant functions more like a snack-stop-and-go. This is the type of place you meet with your friends to yap or you stop by after a day of shopping in Soho. I already had an idea of what it would taste like, and honestly, I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did, especially the torched salmon. I got the spicy salmon and two of the spicy tunas, and it tasted pretty good, nothing crazy. But the torched salmon was the star of the show; it was so, so buttery and a tad bit smoky. It was really delicious. I ordered a blueberry matcha as well, and it was also pretty good! I wasn't expecting much from the drinks, so this genuinely surprised me. I highly recommend it!

BOX OF 3:  Beef Bulgogi, Mushroom Bulgogi, and Salmon (Torched)

Cute little shop in soho area. Ordered a set of 3 yubu's to share. Great deal for $10. Good portion sizing too. I wanted to really like the spot, but it didn't really "wow" me. I did like that they give plenty of toppings for the yubu's. We got three flavors: - Beef bulgogi: Made with ground beef instead of sliced beef, had a hint of bulgogi and it wasn't too sweet. - mushroom bulgogi: I really liked the topping itself. It had a nice umami/garlic flavor but this piece was really watery? Or it had too much sauce? The sauce from the toppings soaked the rice and it didn't really mix well flavor wise. - torched salmon: Lightly torched, tasted like regular salmon All three flavors were just okay, the rice was what threw me off. Not sure if they were having an off day, the texture was mushy like they had put too much water. It was too soft for my preference. 2/3 pieces were drenched in sauce from the toppings and it felt like I was biting into mush? Would try again some other time to see if it's different.

Spicy Chicken Salmon (Torched) Spicy Tuna Mayo Beef Bulgogi Salmon (Spicy Mayo)
Lauren Y.

We stopped over when we weren't quite hungry for a meal but wanted something to eat. These tofu pockets hit the spot! We got 5 different toppings: Spicy chicken, spicy salmon, torched salmon, spicy tuna, and beef bulgogi. Our favorite by far was the torched salmon. Torched salmon/salmon flambé/seared salmon has always been my favorite sushi but not many places serve it. So I was so happy to see it here and it did not disappoint. The beef bulgogi and spicy salmon were pretty standard. It tasted how you expected but nothing special. The spicy chicken was ok. I forgot that it was chicken after I ate it but also the spicy sauce taste a little fake. The spicy tuna was also decent but I just wish it was raw tuna, not cooked canned tuna. Overall, the place was very clean and plenty of seating. The food was also prepared pretty quickly and it's nice they gave out free lollipops. I'd definitely return for the torched salmon and will mix in other choices as well to find my perfect combo.

Kathy K.

This casual Korean restaurant in the SoHo area of NYC offers Yoni with a variety of toppings including bulgogi, spicy tuna and salmon. We ordered at the counter. We had a variety plus a mango drink. Everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious. The staff was friendly and efficient.

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Ask the Community - YUBU SoHo

What is the edible "cup/bowl" for these fillings made of? If it's mushrooms, my sister can't eat it.

Hello, if you are talking about the outside base, it is tofu skin, and filled with rice inside.

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