My mom and I initially found this place by accident. I wanted to take my mom out for dinner for…read moremother's day. Went to Boston Lobster and found out that it was crowded at 6:00pm. So I went into my trusty Yelp and found this place. Going here was a great decision because we have been good customers ever since. PARKING: It has never been an issue to park here because if the above ground level parking is all taken, there is underground parking with a good amount of parking spots. WHAT WE ORDERED: As you can see from my pictures, my mom, g/f and I have ordered a lot of different things on the menu. Some of them are no longer on the menu, but wished they would have kept it. Some of the hits include: - Bossam with the pork belly (putting in the spicy radish, baby shrimp and garlic are a must!) - Any of their soups (the kalbi tahng and soon dae soup (soon dae only for me because the other pig parts are a bit too chewy) - their cold buckwheat noodles. On a hot day they put some soup flavored slush so keep the dish cold. - their soft tofu soup (soon doo boo). You can't go wrong with the various flavors that they offer. - Their pork neck soup - With winter fast approaching (hopefully because of this stupid Super Duper Extraordinary El Nino What I also really like is the fact that they have items that are good/catered to both summer and winter, so despite it being a blood sausage place (soon dae), they have other things on the menu that are quite good! VERDICT: As previously mentioned, my mom, g/f and I have been good customers of this place and will continue to go here. The family that runs this place are awesome. The wait staff are nice and attentive and the food are a chef's kiss! SIDE NOTE: Another great thing about this place is the fact that there are a great number of places down the street that you can go to for dessert: Paris Baguette, Old Ferry Donut and Bopo. So whether you are on a date or with a group of friends, there are options for an awesome 2-cha.

People say this spot has some of the best Korean food in the area. So let's see if they're pretty…read moregood eh or ew. Course we gotta start of with some crunchy pickled ban Chan. Then we got their super fluffy, jiggly, flavorful steamed egg. iconic soondae soup that had meats like intestines, heart, and chewy blood sausage that my grandma enjoyed but wasn't for me. Barbecue pork belly where we got to make our own lettuce wraps using fresh crunchy lettuce, radish kimchi, samjang, sesame oil, jalapeños, and garlic that were yummy. Definitely also got my fave which is the galbi jjim. With some gooey cheese and tender short ribs, carrots, onions, potatos, and some chewy rice cakes all in a savory soy saucy sauce. MNM. It can get a bit pricey but there are good combo sets and deals, service and vibes are chill, and food is yummy so overall this place is still lowkey pretty good. Egg $14.99 Soondae soup $19.99 Bbq pork belly $37.99 Galbi jjim $74.99

Soooo good! I went…read morehere for the first time and the food was really amazing! They have a happy hour before 5pm where the food is discounted, so that was a nice surprise. I got the combo C2 meal, coming with your choice of tofu soup and beef. The portions were HUGE and you can easily split this. The meals also came with delicious side dishes. The service and food was also very quick. I'd definitely come back here again! There are many tables inside and we were seated immediately.

A local favorite in the 626, A Ri Rang Tofu House serves up quintessential Korean comfort food in a…read morecasual, no-frills setting. The interior was clean and spacious, with a laid-back ambiance that made for a relaxed dining experience. Our meal kicked off with an assortment of banchan that was incredibly fresh and easily among the best I've had. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. We had to flag down the staff a couple of times, and toward the end of our visit, our bill was carelessly tossed onto the table, which felt rather dismissive. **Kimchi Tofu Soup: 5/5** Bubbling hot upon arrival, the soondubu was hearty and deeply comforting from start to finish. The broth was bold and savory, with the kimchi contributing a sharp, fermented sourness. Silky soft tofu and thinly sliced beef were both generously portioned throughout. Served in a stone pot, the rice developed a scorched layer at the bottom with a distinctly toasted flavor and satisfying crunch. A word of caution: the highest spice level packs some serious heat that builds quickly, though I still thoroughly enjoyed the intensity. **Bulgogi: 4/5** Grilled to perfection, the bulgogi was tender and juicy, with a pronounced umami depth complemented by a light, nutty aroma. Its sweetness, however, was a tad overpowering for my preference. **Spicy Pork: 5/5** Succulent pieces of pork were stir-fried in a gochujang-based marinade, with a sweet heat that lingered pleasantly on the palate. On the sizzling platter, the edges caramelized beautifully, imparting a subtle smoky char that added complexity and richness to the dish. **Bibim Naengmyeon: 4/5** Cold and refreshing, the bibim naengmyeon featured bouncy, chewy buckwheat noodles generously coated in a sweet and tangy chili sauce, topped with sliced daikon and cucumber for a crisp textural contrast. My only minor complaint was that the noodles weren't cut, making them somewhat difficult to eat. Despite some issues with hospitality, the quality of the food more than made up for it. A Ri Rang Tofu House has definitely earned a spot in my rotation whenever I'm craving a soothing bowl of soondubu.

Excellent service and great portions. I loved the short ribs and kimchi. I recommend it to…read moreanyone...it's a really great atmosphere and clearly authentic menu.

we stopped by here while traveling Nice food friendly…read morestaff. So cheap price I canna find this good Korean restausrant in Silicon Valley. Please open one shop in San Jose

Two Haiku Review:…read more Great service and food! I love the combo options, And the banchan is So tasty. Always A line when I go, but it moves quite quickly. Yum!

Tried this San Gabriel branch of Yong Dong Tofu. Big dinner crowd when I visited, but the staff…read moreclears tables quickly, and we were seated after a short wait. Tea and Ban Chan arrive quickly after you are seated, and orders are placed (see videos). Very good dishes, and unlimited refills on your favorite side dishes. I couldn't upload the video of Bulgogi because it was 2 seconds long, will remember to record for min of 3 seconds for my future reviews.

Favorite item would be the kimbap and their kimchi. Kimchi was nicely fermented and not the expired…read morefermented taste. They give alot of tofu for their tofu soup. I got the beef and seafood and it came with shrimp and clams. Mild was actually mild so next time i will have to try medium so i can get a small kick. I will be back for more kimbap simce that was the reason why i wanted to come in the first place. Portion size is good. Place smelled amazing when we walked in. I think alot of people ordered the galbi combo. I saw they had the ginseng chicken soup which is one the few dishes i love to eat when its cold. Service was good. Waiter kept coming by to check on us and gave us more water as well. Lots of parking in front.

Looks like the reviews are mixed but we had a pretty good experience - food was good & service was…read moreefficient & very friendly (our server checked on us regularly, I really appreciated her energy & vibe). We ate: Clam tofu soup - man, this was delish! My MIL & I both got the same thing. We also appreciated that they removed the clams from the shells already. Bulgogi & chicken teri - both good! The banchan is pretty avg, nothing spectacular but no complaints. The only downside was the old plumbing, the smell sort of permeates throughout the restaurant. I did notice they had lower-priced "special" menu items for those on a budget. I might try that next time if I'm not too hungry...

I had a good experience at Don Katsu (Montebello). I ordered the Seafood Katsu Lunchbox ($18.97)…read more It includes three breaded jumbo shrimp, two breaded fish filets, rice, macaroni salad, salad, and tartar sauce. It's A LOT of food!! I had plenty of leftovers! (Quick Note: This business is located inside the Montebello's Mall Food Court. It's a food stall.) I arrived at Don Katsu (Montebello) on a weekday. Parking is very easy. Since it's located in the mall's food hall, it's near an enormous parking lot. Staff is professional, friendly, and diligent. Staff (receipt says Bere) worked hard. The food was cooked to order, and the food took about 10 minutes. As mentioned, I ordered the Seafood Katsu Lunchbox ($18.97). This meal can easily feed two people. I especially LOVE how the meal was breaded and fried perfectly. The breading was crisp, flaky, and fresh. The meal also had wonderful good quality, thick shrimp. TASTY!! However, the fried fish filets were lackluster, the fish came hot and a bit mushy. It tasted like the generic warmed up pre-frozen filets from Trader Joe's. The rice came lukewarm, but I appreciated how the salad tasted fresh and clean. The macaroni also had a pleasant light tang. Although I wouldn't reorder this meal, it's a satisfying budget meal. On ambiance, Don Katsu (Montebello) is unmemorable since it's a food court. However, the location felt clean and well tended. Also, I appreciate how this stall is near a cylinder with electrical plug outlets and the mall's restroom area. I felt safe as I ate. Overall, Don Katsu (Montebello) is a wonderful destination for hungry customers on a budget. The food is HUGE, and there's effort in the meals. Although the ingredients didn't feel the freshest, it's still a clean & satisfying choice. If hungry and nearby, I happily recommend. 4.6 out of 5

ordered takeout for lunch from this restaurant and I will have to say that the packaging of the…read morefood was really nice! As for the food, the chicken and pork katsu were both breaded nicely and the meat was tender and not too dry. I did wish they used the regular "brown katsu" sauce that you might get at other restaurants (such as ono-hawaiian bbq). I didn't really like the two sauces they gave you cuz I felt they were too creamy for the meal. The macaroni salad was also more on the sour side. I think the meal requires something sour or acidic to cut up the heaviness, but I think that's what the kimchi and pickled jalapenos are for. I would prefer the macaroni salad to be less sour. Overall I think it's good value for the price but I don't think the flavors are for my taste.

We came here for the seafood BBQ, and we had a great time! The waiter helped us grill the seafood,…read morewhich was very convenient. They have many different kinds of clams, and the clam soups were very tasty. Our set came with one spicy soup and one non-spicy soup, so everyone could enjoy it. This is also a family friendly restaurant. The kids had a great time eating here. We came around 5:30 PM, and it started getting packed around 7 PM. The whole meal took a little longer than we expected. We spent almost 2 hours here, but we enjoyed the food and had a fun family dinner. Overall, it's a nice place to try if you like seafood BBQ!

This restaurant specializes in charcoal-grilled seafood, and everything was super fresh! We ordered…read morethe set for two, and it came with so much food that we couldn't even finish it all. The owner was incredibly nice and kept helping us grill the seafood throughout our meal, which made the experience even better. My absolute favorite was their spicy rice cake soup -- so flavorful and delicious! Definitely a great spot for fresh grilled seafood. We'll be back!

5 stars after finally eating here in person…read more I've had Yuk Dae Jang to go before and always liked the beef-based broth and flavors, but having it fresh in person was even better. The broth is rich and flavorful with a good beefy depth, and the food just hits differently when you're eating it right there. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and the service was fast and on point. Overall, everything came together really well. Definitely glad I finally stopped by to eat here in person--5 stars from me.

Note to myself. Don't go here during summer. There are fly and mosquitos and you will get eaten…read morealive. Food is good.

Great customer service, friendly staff! Large seating area inside; feels like your siting in an…read moreoutdoor Korean café. The complementary sides they give you have tons of flavor; garlic spinach, marinated onions, kimchi (the best). The radish was a little bitter. Japchae- the plate came out hot and freshly made! We loved the variety of mushrooms. They were delicious! Recommend adding the bulgogi; sweet and tender. Brisket hot stone- The plate came out still sizzling! It is a hardy portion. The brisket was tender. Got a few pieces that were a little salty but everything else was great. The rice has a soy sauce drizzle with crispy onions. Take a bite of a little of everything and its perfect! Army stew- The added American cheese made the noodles so much more creamier! So much flavor in the broth; perfect at mild. Came with a side of rice and added broth with spam. So delicious and flavorful! The spam is cooked down to very tender. Not overly salty. Would definitely come back again!

I recently visited their Buena Park's location and remembered seeing this location in LA downtown,…read moreLittle Tokyo. I suggested this place to my friends for a dinner meet up and was pretty embarrassed how I raved about it but this location totally SUCKED!! Should of realized that there was literally no wait on a Friday night even on Yelp wait list. Start of with the food... Prices are more expensive than their OC location. At least $2-$3 pricier for a plate. The food was underwhelming for the price tag. The quantity is less than their other locations. The taste was so bland!!! Banchans was underwhelming too. The selections was something we didn't want a refill on, maybe that's what they wanted? Lol. We ordered the MUSHROOM CURRY. Tasted like those packaged curry house from the market, aside from that, the curry sauce was more runny than thick. $2 extra for an overcooked egg. I ordered the brisket hot stone. $2 extra for an egg ad well. This was what I was craving so bad, and so disappointed I wanted to cry! BLAND! BLAND! BLAND! The hot stone pot obviously was not hot enough or the rice cooked with too much water because I wanted crunchy rice did not even came close to crunchy, even after I left ot on the hot plate for 15 minutes. The plate was kind of wet/moist and it was like steaming it on a hot plate and that's it! The $2 extra for an egg was overcooked on all 3 entrees. Isn't the yolk supposed to be a bit runny to cook on the rice?? My friensd ordered the bimbimbap and asked for no spicy because she can't handle any spice. Waitress said "OK" whatever that means, but failed to address the Kimchi was on the plate. The Kimchi is spicy, could of swapped it out with something not spicy but she never mentioned it. Hot stone on this plate was useless. Never crunched up the bottom of the rice. Instead tasted like steamed veggies with soggy rice. The best thing on the table was the japchae which they forgot about it and brought put to my other friend when the rest of us were almost done with our plates probably 15-20 minutes AFTER the rest of us got out food. No apologies, no acknowledgement. Just said, let me check on it TWICE! Japchae was good but a little to greasy from the sesame oil. Customer service was only non existence, no smiles, no emotions. We felt like us being there was a bothersome. Really? Business for you seemed bothersome! The water was room temperature water, and never came back to refilled it. Service kind of just vanished and took awhile to flag them down to get the anything and the check. Parking could be a nightmare. Street parking only or park at near parking structure for $10- $15 with some walking to get there. We were lucky, found street parking down the street. I could not expressed enough how numb I am feeling with this location and I will never return again!! Go to their Buena Park location where waiters know about their food. Where service is so much better with smiles and because they actually come over to mix your hot stone pot for you and gosh, my gosh, food is so much more delicious. Bigger portions and and prices are lower and THE RICE ACTUALLY GOT CRISPY on the hot stone pot. Lots of free parking too, but they are busy and wait on a weekend could be a little bit long.