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    Yummy Tofu and BBQ

    4.1 (513 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Korean
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Jann B.

    Came in for lunch on a weekday. Lucky enough to snag a parking spot as it is in a shared plaza and it can get tricky. Our server was kind. Got the lunch special galbi and the seafood pancake. The seafood pancake was so delicious, crispy and flavorful. I wish they had a smaller size as it is really big for just two people. The galbi was also delicious! Restaurant was clean.

    Brenda L.

    If you decide to visit Yummy Tofu & BBQ... let it be for the seafood pancake! This was literally the best seafood pancake I've had lol. We visited on a Saturday and came in right as they opened. A few minutes later, the entire restaurant became packed with patrons. I heard about Yummy Tofu & BBQ from a friend who spoke highly about the seafood pancake so I had high expectations coming in! The food: + Seafood Pancake (5/5): SO good. Every piece was criiiisp and they were surprisingly generous with the amount of seafood too. At most spots where I order this, I feel like most of it ends up being batter or green onions. Tip: ask for it extra crispy! + Seafood Tofu Soup (4/5): Also delicious!! Generous once again with the proteins that were in it. I'm a huge clam lover and this fortunately came with tons of clam so I enjoyed it a lot. :) It did taste a bit watered down though, which was a small con. + Bossam (3/5): HUGE serving. Be prepared! We had a group of 4 and we were barely able to make a dent in it lol. The bossam was good (add oysters!!) but after a while, the saltiness kind of took over. + Mandu (4/5): Also perfect crispness!! I enjoyed the filling and appreciated how it wasn't too greasy. Our food came out really quickly and we never ran into any issues with service either. Overall, delicious food and a nice lil hole-in-the-wall restaurant :)

    Elsie H.

    Perfect spot for comforting, authentic Korean food! The seafood pancake is massive, super crispy, and loaded with ingredients. Generous portions, delicious side dishes (banchan), and friendly service. Definitely a solid go-to in the area!

    Takumi A.

    Dropped by tonight and somehow ended up with a table full of dishes that weren't even on the menu yet -- the chef was testing a few things. Felt like a little Halloween surprise menu for those who showed up at the right time. The Galbi-jjim (갈비찜) -- braised beef short ribs -- was next level. It's a true, classic Korean preparation done with care and respect: slow-braised short ribs with chestnuts, carrots, and radish, cooked until the meat literally falls off the bone. The balance of soy, sweetness, and aroma was spot on -- rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. This dish represents what real Korean home-style cooking is all about. The Dubu-kimchi (두부김치) -- stir-fried kimchi and pork with warm tofu -- was pure Seoul soul food. Spicy, savory, and perfectly balanced with that soft tofu. The kind of dish that keeps the table talking and the bottles flowing -- our soju didn't last long. The Sogogi Jjin Mandu (소고기찐만두) -- steamed beef dumplings -- were clean and subtle, nothing flashy. The filling was delicate, and the flavor crept up on you in the best way. Real Korean cooking doesn't need to be fancy -- it just needs heart, patience, and respect for the basics. This place has all three. -- Dr. C Only writing for what truly earns the stars.

    Serena L.

    Haven't been here in years, so I'm happy to see that it's still here. It seems they changed owners, but the food is decent. Seafood pancake - 4/5, super crispy Bibimbap - 4/5, good amount of toppings and good flavor Combo tofu soup - 3.5/5, seemed to be lacking but still decent Service was a little iffy. A party after us was almost seated at our table, but that's not entirely their fault. It took a long while for the waitress to take our order. It felt like she was avoiding us, as we asked to order once or twice but she still didn't come over

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    Samuel L.

    Noticed a lot of Korean customers at this restaurant, so I thought it would be a good sign. Unfortunately, it turned out to be disappointing. I ordered the seafood tofu soup and galbi. The seafood tofu soup was just average--the shrimp and clams were larger than what you usually get at Tofu House, but the broth itself lacked flavor. The galbi was also pretty standard, nothing memorable. Overall, I don't think I'd revisit this spot. On the positive side, the staff were friendly, which I appreciated.

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    Pranathi B.

    I have been binge watching the Korean Netflix show "Bon Appetite your majesty" over the past few days and the kids watched some parts as well especially how they celebrate Korean food and were intrigued by it. So when I asked them what they wanted to try this weekend, the answer was "Korean food". ***USP: homely and rustic traditional korean food, think banchan(Korean side dishes), sundubu(Korean tofu soup), bibimbap, bulgogi etc. ***AMBIANCE and LOCATION: isn't much, it's in the same complex as some other popular restaurants like Zeni. ***FOOD: We tried bibimbap, dak bulgogi and chicken tofu soup. *Chicken tofu soup: we got the raw egg with this which we cracked onto the hot soup and let it cook for a bit. And it came with plenty of side dishes. Most of the side dishes were pretty good, I enjoyed the japchae, and tofu dunked in some soy sauce. The soup itself was average though. *Bibimbap: the clay pot it came in crisped up the rice plenty well. The veggies and meat were good as well but cohesively the dish fell short on flavor. It was screaming for some kind of a sauce to tie it up further as the one it came with was not sufficient. *Dak Bulgogi: I thought this was the best dish of the evening. The chicken was incredibly soft and flavorful. My husband who tried the pork version at other places was not as impressed though.

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    Alicia Z.

    Such a nice hole in the wall place to get delicious Korean food at a great price! Food here can be easily split family style or you could also order your own portion. Portions are generous and I've had to take food home every time I've come here. It can get a bit busier at lunch and it's a smaller restaurant so there may be a short wait. They can easily accommodate larger groups here by piecing tables together. My go-to orders here are the kimchi fried rice, bibimbap, and seafood pancake. The rice at the bottom of the bibimbap is probably the crispiest I've ever had anywhere! It comes with a healthy mix of veggies. The seafood pancake is also very crispy and the dipping sauce complements it perfectly. Any seafood chunks in the pancake were cut to smaller sizes so none were too large or overwhelming. The kimchi fried rice is pretty flavorful and great to share with a group.

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    Therese A.

    Have gone to Yummy Tofu several times by now and always happy with the consistent food and service. I enjoyed the squid with pork and vegetables, but would pass on the army stew next time because the soup was more tangy and almost tomatoey. Feels like home to eat at Yummy!

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    Denise L.

    A nice mom and pop Korean restaurant that has all the Korean foods at a very reasonable price. It's fairly small, but on a Tuesday evening, customers kept piling in until it was all full. Banchans were really good, very flavorful, and though the kimchi was on the sweeter side, I couldn't stop eating it and that was the one refill we asked for. We ordered the seafood pancake as my friend had raved about it, and I could see why! It's perfectly crispy and has more vegetables, less green onions like other Korean restaurants. I think every single table in the restaurant also ordered it. Plenty of squid and would order this again in a heartbeat. My friend loves the spicy pork neck stew and so we had to give their soup version a try. It was plentiful, truly does feed 2-3 people (but why only one bowl of rice to go with it?) but it lacked flavor with spice and depth. Also the stew version has perilla leaves and perilla seeds, and this did not have it which is my favorite part of this dish. Service was great though. For a small restaurant they have plenty of servers and they were all very friendly and nice despite being really busy. Most ordered the bibimbap and tofu stew, so will have to come back and try that.

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    Jaedan K.

    Stopped by Yummy Tofu yesterday after a long time and tried their new menu item -- Dakjjim (Korean braised chicken). Wow... the presentation looked amazing, and the price was surprisingly good compared to other places. I was honestly impressed! It's actually hard to find really good Dakjjim in San Jose, but this one was legit. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

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    Blaire C.

    Huge hole in the wall Korean restaurant with huge portions! Once we walked in and saw Korean families eating here, we knew it was going to be good I felt like I was transported back to Korea! Squid Tteokbokki: 10/10 - Perfect balance of sweet and spicy! One of my favorite tteokbokkis I've had and I absolutely loved how much sauce it had. The day after I mixed the sauce with rice and it was amazing. Big portion too! Mandu Guk: 8/10 - Also big portions and lots of contents to make you full. There were even thin rice cakes and slices of beef in it! Compared to other mandu soups I've had, this one lacked a bit of flavoring as it was a bit bland for me but a hint of soy sauce or salt would have done the trick!

    Cynthia W.

    I haven't been here for over a decade I think! I stopped coming before because I felt the food quality and service were declining. Anyway, came back for another try because I didn't wanna drive any further. FOOD WAS AMAZING! I think it was way better than before. Service was good and attentive. The place hasn't changed much from before. Setup is the same. Small size family business style

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