Dined in on Christmas Day, the restaurant was lively and we were seated promptly. We ordered the Kimchi/beef soup + Bulgogi combo and another Kimchi/beef soup. The Bulgogi was sweet and savory, enough for two people to share. All the ban chan was fresh.
As for the service, they were kind enough but we were not given utensils and had to get up to ask after waiting a while because we were not checked on. Other than that, it was a nice experience. Totaled to about $50 and was worth the price.
The food was so good and comforting especially in this weather that I ordered take out a couple days later. The service this time around was warm & welcoming. Everything was packaged nicely to-go. This time, just ordered the Galbi and Kimchi soup set. The Galbi was tasty but thought I probably would have gotten a better serving size in person, the soup was good and ban chan fresh - all besides the fish cake as it was definitely old or stale because it was super rubbery/dry. I would have preferred the bean sprouts given instead but was not included in the takeout set. You're only given 4 ban chan instead of 6 like in person. The total was $36 which seemed steep for the serving size since you're not getting the same amount as dine in.
Over all, I would definitely come back but only for dine in!
The main thing that stands out about this place to me is its amazing service. We had come here for a birthday dinner and immediately they provided us with a lot of friendly attention. They offered to put our cake away in the fridge for us and even after the dinner, they provided the female patrons with hand cream. When it was time for the cake, they provided us with a bunch of small plates and utensils for the occasion, which was very sweet of them without any heads up warning.
In terms of the food, I had gotten the combo with Galbi as well as a soup (I had ordered the clam. In terms of the Galbi, although it wasn't the best best, it was still very tasty and tender without being overcooked. The soup on the other hand was on the very saltier side, but overall was still not that bad. Would have normally given 3/5 stars for this, but bumped up for their nice service to 4/5 :)
Decent Korean tofu soup option in Rowland Heights. We went here for a Tuesday dinner and there was ample seating. Water in a plastic jug, the usual in Korean restaurants around here, is immediately brought, and a second one (refill) was brought as the jug is fairly small and was just enough for 3 cups only.
We got tofu soups, 2 of which are combos where we opted for the pork cutlet and bulgogi. We also got a separate order of japchae. The tofu soup is fairly good, a bit above average, as the beef is not tough and the shrimp is fairly fresh and with lots of roe and sweetness. The tofu is of sizable quantity. The pork cutlet in particular is excellent, as it is nicely fried and the meat is fairly juicy, and both sauces make it even better. The bulgogi is also good but a bit saltier and have a bit more flour. The japchae is good but has a strong mushroom aftertaste and also a bit on the saltier side.
Service here is good as requests are filled adequately, though you would have to speak up as the servers run around the restaurant and won't stop otherwise. For the amount we ordered, we have a fair amount of leftovers, good enough for about one more meal.
For 2023 Christmas Eve lunch, I was looking for a restaurant close by to one of my youngest brother's church since he had to work that day. I remember one of the Yelpies who I follow did a review on Tofu Bean Korean (TBK) BBQ. It was a pretty good review so TBK BBQ it is. I had called two nights prior to make reservations since we had 14 people. If you have less than 8 people, you may reserve a table online, but more than 8 people, you'll have to call them.
Our reservation was for 11:30 AM. They open at 11:00 AM. Upon arrival, our table was not ready for us and that's okay. There were only two ladies working on the floor. They seem short staffed that day. You would think they have more staff on a holiday weekend. Anyway, they had combined several smaller tables for us. My Mom, my three younger brothers, and our families were all together which was nice. We each ordered our individual dishes. While we were waiting, we did a white elephant gift exchange... this was really fun! Got some interesting $10 gifts!!!
I went for the bibimbap with beef + seafood tofu soup. I gave the beef to my eldest daughter since I don't eat anymore. Bibimbap was not as flavorful as the one I had at Young Dong Tofu. I think it needs more oil or something. Seafood tofu soup was very flavorful with oysters, shrimp, and clams. However, the tofu was in small pieces. I prefer my tofu to be in chucks or whole. The banchan sides were good, but the portions were small. Even though we get free refills on the banchan, portions could have been bigger especially when there were 4 people sharing one set of banchan sides at each table. I feel each person should have their own share of banchan sides. Think about it... if I dined by myself, wouldn't I have my very own set of banchan sides? Yes, I would.
Staff was okay. They did attend to our needs when requested, but the service was a little slow. There weren't a lot of people maybe 4 to 5 other tables. Our table had the most people of 14. Anyway, they should have extra staff especially on a holiday weekend. Prices were reasonable quite comparable to other tofu places. Total bill came out to be $380 tax and tip included which averages to be $30+ per person. They have good space for small and big groups. There's ample free parking as it's located in a good size plaza. Happy Eating!
Daniel K. "Yorba Linda, CA" Great tofu soup and other items. The donkatsu and rapoki are both high quality. Service is quick and food came out quickly.
First time going here, pretty good food and good service! Taste authentic :) will go down here again! I recommend the beef soontofu mild
Wanted to try a new tofu soup spot so I decided to come here. They play some kpop on the tvs around. This ended up being a really good Korean tofu soup spot. They come with 5 ban Chans which is pretty good. I thought the side dishes were all very flavorful plus they have refills for free. In terms of the main dishes I got combo C2, bulgolgi and tofu soup to share between two people. Flavor wise, the bulgogi has a solid flavor that wasn't overpowering. Soup was probably the best flavor I've had for tofu soup. Only thing that was meh was the rice wasn't special. It's the purple multigrain rice but comes in a basic bowl instead of a stone pot like other restaurants. Overall best tofu soup spot in terms of flavor. Prices were slightly higher than other spots at $16 per tofu soup and $28-$30 for a combo.
Andrew W. "West Covina, CA" This place is the bomb. Literally the best tofu soup I have had anywhere in LA, and even better than some spots on Korea IMHO. Love the japchae as well. Service is delightful, and all the food is delicious. Highly recommended.