Came here with a friend at around 2am after a concert because we were hungry and this was one of the only places open late. It was still very bustling when we walked in and there was a queue of people waiting to be seated. We waited at most 5 minutes, which was not bad. The food is as good as I remembered and they offered to refill our banchan dishes, which was great. They still had the plastic barriers between tables which I appreciated since the tables are quite tight and in close quarters. The dividers gave a small sense of privacy. The only complaint is that the bathroom is downstairs, which is a bit dingy and inaccessible. read more

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They gave me an assorted soon tofu and I noticed a hair in it. When I brought it up, they said it was just from the mussel and then left. My assorted tofu doesn't have mussel in it. It was also too long and the wrong color to be from a shrimp. It could not have been hair from my party as it was just brought out and buried underneath the seafood but sticking out through the side. They did replace our soup and give us a new one after we spoke to someone else. read more

visited at 8PM and the line outside was LONGG. thankfully it moved fast and we (party of 2) only waited around 25 mins. it was very busy inside, and the seats were so close together. it took a while for our water to come (after the banchan and kimchi pancake), but the staff was very friendly. banchan included a fried fish, very yummy. i ordered the original beef tofu soup mild spicy and it was delicious. the seafood tofu is also great according to my friend. i also recommend the beef bulgogi! read more

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I have been going here for years! The service is swift and good is always satisfactory. The side dishes that come with every entree are also great and rotate seasonally. Highlights: tofu stew!!!! Ambiance is clean and every time you step into the restaurant, it smells amazing! read more

BCD Tofu House - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Food: I got the kimchi pancake and galbi. Pancake was really good and crispy! The Galbi was a nice sweetness and marinated very well and cooked well. Service: I called 2 mins before i walked in and they said there was no way and when i got there it was a 25 min wait. That was interesting, other than that I had to ask for sides twice before getting extra, everything else was good. Noone really came to check in besides clearing plates. Ambiance: Nice and cool, but quite crowded. Good for a casual dinner or lunch read more

BCD Tofu House - Kimchi pancake - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

BCD is a favorite classic, usually there's a line out the door but I came for dinner on a weekday and got a table within a couple minutes! Service was great and food came out fast! The banchan small plates were refillable, I got the bulgogi combo with seafood tofu soup. Everything was delicious and for $30 I had this meal for leftovers as well! Very affordable and worth it! read more

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Sundubu + Raw Marinated Crab ($30) OR just raw marinated crab for $30. What a great deal! The sundubu is legit. I don't even typically like sundubu that much but you can taste the quality. Even the tofu quality & texture's top notch. I honestly just come here for their raw marinated crab. For $30, they give a very generous portion. It comes in spicy sauce, it never disappoints. The banchan (side dishes) are generous, they never skimp & always refill. They even have fried fish as the side. The restaurant's huge, opens late & always packed, but the service's quick. Honestly, for the value, it's excellent. And that's what keeps me coming back. read more

Came here for late night eats on a Friday night. Service was good, casual spot, the perfect comfort food after drinking. So good! read more

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Manhattan, NY (Koreatown) - I love BCD and frequent the one in Fort Lee pretty regularly, but for years have assiduously avoided this NYC location as it's always a madhouse every time I've come here for dinner with friends or co-workers, and because there are so many other great Korean options on this strip. But there's no denying that BCD has upped their soondubu game considerably in the last decade+ with a thicker, more deeply flavored broth, and now easily rivals my longtime favorite and gold standard, the OG So Kong Dong in Fort Lee. Then I stumbled into a hack that changed my view: lunch! I ducked in for a late lunch on a whim while walking by one day, and this turned out to be a much chiller hour, unhurried and no reservation needed. I was promptly seated, my order taken, and the banchan swiftly laid out. The banchan spread is solid across the board (the little fried fish does nothing for me, but seems to be a highlight for everyone else). I especially love the kimchi, near-perfect IMO, and the pickled cucumber. There's a modest lunch discount, which is a nice bonus for someone who likes to order aggressively. I usually get an oyster, seafood, or assorted soondubu (with a raw egg cracked in), danger spicy of course! Or go the C1 combo route with a galbi (marinated bbq beef short ribs) + smaller soondubu. It's an enormous amount of food, so I take most of the galbi home and feel no shame about it. The galbi, by the way, has also gotten noticeably better over the years - meatier, tender, and the flavor is on point. I've also enjoyed their bibimbap, bulgogi, jap chae, and seafood pancake. Finally, let's talk heat - this chili-head loooves fire! And BCD's danger level is one of the rare instances where the spice level actually meets my punishing tolerance for heat, not some pretense at "American spicy.," despite this being a chain. Their danger level actually means business and brings tears to my eyes, literally. It's still not my favorite place ambience wise, and dinner remains a contact sport I've mostly opted out of, as gone are the days that I can tolerate a culinary mosh pit, and any wait longer than 10 minutes (and only for a superlative place) will trigger an automatic ejection of my presence. But for lunch? Unexpectedly great. 4 stars for dinner, 5 for lunch. read more

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Came here at 4:30 during the week with two friends and was promptly seated. One friend was late but as long as we ordered for her they allowed us to sit. The service was friendly and did not rush us. I got the mushroom tofu soup and kept it vegetarian with water based broth which surprisingly was still very flavorful. Silken tofu was good, the mushrooms cooked perfectly. I don't eat much of the banchan usually, I do like the cucumbers. The fish smelled fishy to me. It's cozy inside, lots of wood. There is one bathroom in the back. Tables are close together, some have dividers We split the bill and for one meal and tip it was $27 read more

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One of my guilty pleasures / comfort places to visit is BCD Tofu House. I have been coming here since I was a student and it doesn't disappoint. The food tastes good, the lunch prices are reasonable and honestly they have better ban chan than a lot of other places. (And where else are you going to get a full fish as a complimentary ban chan?) When you go you just have to get one of the soon tofu. It is their iconic dishes We ordered: LA Galbi Seafood soon tofu Tripe soon tofu Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the soon tofu. read more

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One of my favorite places to go whenever I visit NY! I got the galbi and mild sundubu with pork. read more

BCD Tofu House - L.A. Galbi Assorted Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Love love love the tofu stew in this establishment. I usually get the seafood tofu stew. I've been here quite a few times and the service here was always 10/10. I was seated immediately and ordered promptly. The best part of dining here is the ban Chan. You get the typical beans, kimchi, egg, fish. The ban Chan here is so delicious. The ambiance here is quite nice. The seats are comfortable and there is a fantastic vibe to the atmosphere. Pricing is comparable to other Korean spots in this area but I feel like you really get a bang for your buck at this restaurant. read more

BCD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The food was solid, the atmosphere was exactly perfect for an earlybird dinner reunion of college friends that happened to be taking place between World Cup matches (so the place was full but there was no line when we arrived; when we left there was an outdoor queue with a stanchion separation for groups of 1 or 2, vs 3+). The servers kept things moving but with very minimal interference and no extra visits; we would have liked a little more attention when we finished some of the banchan and kind of expected they would be replenished, but we certainly were fine without it. And the entrees were delicious and even with other tables almost on top of each other it never felt crowded due to partitions that I saw them remove for some larger groups needing tables "together", and I never felt part of someone else's dinner convo. Presentation was amazing and food was delicious - Soon Tofu Soup with seafood for me, which arrived bubbling like a cauldron. It came with a raw egg that you crack into the soup and let it cook to your level of doneness. Hubs got hot stone bibimbap and as we all know the crispy rice is the best part of it... it's just tough to separate it from the actual stone dish so you can eat it, especially if you wait until it cools and fuses. If I was there with more stomach space I wanted to try the galbi, and in fact there's a weekday lunch combo that could facilitate that. read more

BCD Tofu House - hot stone bibimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I thought the sundubu was super good and the spice level actually kept it to par. I like how the extra spicy was ACTUALLY spicy and the amount of dishes and they even give you fish and egg this made it a 10/10 for me. Super nice balanced meal that could leave anyone full. Service could be more nice and less rushed/ but they are super busy so it's expected. Honestly i think that's the only thing they need to improve on. I also liked how they had folds in between tables and the place was very clean. read more

BCD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

No frills Korean food at its best! We got the Naengmyeon and LA Galbi Combo, and the Seafood Pancake. Solid banchan selection with one fried fish per person. We refilled it at least 5 times (no refills for fried fish). Everything was prepared wonderfully and delivered quickly. Only drawback was that the noodles were icy cold (because of the icy broth), and thus were a bit difficult to eat straight out of the bowl. Will definitely be back! read more

BCD Tofu House - Menu (1/2) as of 8/16/26 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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The bonchon was unique and different compared to what's typically being served in the Bay Area. What surprised me was the hot dog bonchon, which looks simple to prepare at home. The tofu stew was not bad, but it could use aromatics and addition of zucchini to make it a balanced. read more

BCD Tofu House - Bonchon - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Came in here for lunch with my wife. The inside is quite large with 3 levels. They bring several dishes out as free appetizers as you order(Kimchee, Bean sprouts, Black Beans, Broccoli and Small fried Crocker fish) We ordered entrees and they came out in a timely fashion. Service was excellent and the food tasted great. I'd highly recommend this restaurant Korean food! read more

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I am not a bibimbap lover but this bibimbap was perfect for me. I didn't even add Kochujang sauce but it was good. The service was pretty good. I was thankful that we were seated in the back with little more room so it was a big plus. We also ordered Haemulpajoon which was decent. read more

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The space is very large but because they are so popular, there will be a line for popular times. They have 2 separate lines for parties of 2 and parties of 3+. Our party of 2 got there around 5:30pm on a weekend and thankfully only waited a few minutes. Great deal on food! They are very generous with the banchan. The seafood soondubu stew was very seafood-y (which I liked). Everything was very good. You can control the spice level - beware, the spicy levels are quite spicy!! Can't wait to return! read more

BCD Tofu House - Standard banchan - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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There are two fully vegan options on the menu, one is cold and the other is hot. I ordered the cold one. I enjoyed most everything and left unable to finish. The portions/amount of food is huge. read more

BCD Tofu House - This came out ahead of my meal, complimentary - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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BCD Tofu House continues to keep its Korean eatery traditions despite becoming an increasing tourist attracting restaurant. Casual restaurant with no frills attached, menus in Korean and English, endless banchan with unsolicited refills, attentive servers who never check in but are by your side the moment you need them. If you know, you know. The galbi and tofu stew are always delicious, but this visits highlight is the seafood pajeon. Such a hit. Always so crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and filled with seafood. So delicious! Of course there is always a wait. We went on a Saturday Night at 7:30. We were told 1 hour wait and we stood outside behind 5 parties of 4-5 in front of us. 3 parties gave up and left. We were seated in 20 mins total. I encourage people to just deal with the wait - it is almost always faster than they estimate! It was my first time sitting on the 2nd floor which I preferred over sitting downstairs because it's a bit more quiet and chill. 1st floor is packed and busy. Regardless that's all part of how casual this dining experience is. read more

BCD Tofu House - L.A. Galbi, Dumpling Tofu Soup, Seafood Pajeon - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

BCD is about as reliable as they get. Their soon dubu tastes a little more like jjambbong than the traditional style, but it's still delicious. And honestly, where else in NYC can you get a complete, satisfying Korean meal like this at this price point? That said, their spicy pork BBQ was not good at all. I would recommend sticking with their soups. Service is quick and efficient. read more

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This will be the third or fourth time for me to go to this specific BCD tofu house. The Galbi never disappoints. It is always well marinated and very juicy and tender. It is perfectly grilled with a little bit of the burned sides. I chose the assorted tofu stew with mild, which keeps me from sweating too much from the spice. The portion is really big for me too that I can do takeout for another meal. read more

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I had a delivery order from this well known Korean soondubu restaurant. I ordered Bibimbap with Beef, Seafood Soondubu-jjigae and Rice Punch. Everything was delicious. The bibimbap was fresh and tasty. It came with an order of rice, excellent banchan, consisting of kimchi, beans, pickled cucumbers and broccoli, and, a very nice fried yellow croaker fish. The seafood soondubu had clams, mussels and shrimp in a spicy soft tofu broth...wonderful. The rice punch in a can was new to me and I enjoyed it over ice. Well packaged and fast delivery. A well known restaurant with many reviews...I can see why it is favorably rated...highly recommended...will order again. read more

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This is my first time going to BCD Tofu since the Bayside location closed so was excited to try it again! The service is extremely efficient, when I joined the waitlist, I was 16th, and I was able to be seated in less than 20 mins! I loved their fried fish as part of their banchan and was excited to try it again after so many years! I find the Korean pancake to be extremely hot and crispy when it arrived, and I loved that as well! For my entree, I got the beef soondubu and spicy pork combo. I had my soondubu mild, and did wish I had ordered it a bit spicier. read more

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One of my favorite spots to eye while hunting for lunch in K-Town. I've walked past this place countless times during lunch breaks and in the evenings and there's always a line, which finally convinced me to try it. Almost every dish features tofu, and the menu has a great variety: dumpling tofu soup, seafood tofu, beef or pork options, plus a few non-soup dishes. I ordered takeout for lunch and immediately wondered why the bag was so big. Once I got back to the office, I understood why the portions are huge. Everything was packed neatly and thoughtfully, which I really appreciated. Now for the best part: the food. The seafood tofu soup was rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. It came loaded with soft tofu, mussels, clams, and even a large shrimp. I love shrimp... just not when it's staring back at me so I skipped that part. Portion-wise, this could easily feed two people or be saved for another meal. The banchan were also a win broccoli, kimchi, cucumbers, and a small fried fish. When you order, they ask your spice level (extra spicy, mild, or non-spicy), which is always appreciated. Will I be back? Absolutely. Next time, I want to dine in and experience the service firsthand. Especially given the fact that the ambiance felt relaxed and enjoyable. The hosts greets you at the door. Really nice looking spot. read more

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I ordered 2 L.A Galbi with soup and asked for side dishes with my order. Unfortunately, I only received one set of side dishes for one order, even though I ordered two meals. This is really disappointing because I've had the opposite experience at other Korean restaurants--side dishes are usually included generously and I don't even have to ask. Because this keeps happening, I won't be ordering from here again. read more

BCD Tofu House - Ugh - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Didn't realize that the combo meals were only for weekdays, we got the soon tofu and bibimbap and it was good on a rainy day. It was very busy in the restaurant so service was quick but not as attentive as other places read more

BCD Tofu House is always my first stop whenever I'm in NYC and the place I take every guest who visits me. Located right in the heart of Koreatown, it's fast, affordable, and consistently delicious. Yes, there's usually a wait (it's K-Town, after all), but I tend to go later at night and it's always worked out perfectly. The dining room is surprisingly spacious, and the staff moves with lightning speed. You're seated, you order, and your food arrives before you even start to wonder where it is. The soondubu (tofu soup) hits the spot every single time rich, comforting, and customizable to your spice level. And the free banchan (side dishes) just make the whole experience even better. It's one of those meals that feels like a hug, especially on a cold NYC night. If you're looking for a reliable, flavorful, and satisfying Korean meal in Midtown, BCD Tofu House never misses. Highly recommend! read more

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BCD is just a classic spot and is consistently good and always tastes home-y. I decided to stop by for a quick lunch set and I'm so glad I did! There were a good amount of people eating during a weekday lunch and many were by themselves at a table. I ended up taking home leftovers because there was just soooo much food in the sets! Lots of banchan! read more

BCD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Feeling down and had a migraine today. Went for the vegetable stone tofu. It was refreshing and warm and the sides were amazing and filling. Mashed potatoes were great! But; Took a bit long to get a fork from the staff They filed water timely! Only one napkin And there's a raw egg that comes with it but they didn't tell me what to do with it. They took it away. I tried asking for a cooked egg but I guess they didn't hear me. I wanted the egg. read more

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Love this place. It's very clean and orderly, the wait list is effective. If there is a 20 minute wait I'd recommend having bingsu a few doors down. Dessert first never hurt. The food was delicious I had the original tofu soup. I loved it. Not as good as the location in Los Angeles but hey still best in NYC! read more

I went here with three teens and another adult. The wait for five people was pretty long, however they were good at giving us updates. We finally got seated near the back. It's a pretty large place. Interior was nice. We got a Kim chi pancake, an order of beef bulgogi and several vegetarian tofu soups. I enjoyed all the small side dishes and everything was really good. Service was fast. We also got some of peach flavored rice wine. It was pretty good. We enjoyed the food and the experience. read more

The LA Galbi was decent. Hit the spot but was nothing special. Quick service once I was seated. Almost hit my head every 5 seconds upstairs lol. Would come back if there's no line, but otherwise will try elsewhere next time I'm in KTown. read more

BCD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

TLDR: Big yum. I had ordered Uber Eats here before and enjoyed it, but it's definitely a better experience in person (e.g., cracking the egg into your stew, banchan) FOOD: We got a full order of the LA Kalbi and Kim Chi tofu soup (medium spicy). Both were delicious. We came hungry and still had leftovers - I gladly enjoyed the LA Kalbi several days later at home. Also really good banchan! I especially liked the broccoli and the kim chi (fresh and crunchy). SERVICE: Decent, not outstanding. Had to ask for water because they forgot to give us water. They did not offer to refill our banchan when it was empty. They probably would have if we had asked though. AMBIANCE: Surprisingly big! Can be a little loud being that it's open air between the upstairs and downstairs. Nice overall. OVERALL: Big fan! Will be back. read more

Galbi here never disappoints plenty of small plate starters and everything Ive had here so far is yummy. Service can be a bit inattentive though, so you have to be ready to wave down staff for refills or to get the check. read more

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I am a fiend for Korean food. Appeals to me on such a personal level, spicy, piping hot, large portions to share family style, comfort meals. Love it. That being said I do seek out Korean food maybe more than the average person (yes I do, no question about it). I've been here plenty of times before. First time I've seen a line out the door before 11:30 am though. A lot of solo diners. They try to seat you quickly. Food comes out promptly. A little hard to flag down the server to get the bill (understandable due to the rush). Regardless I like the spot. Clean, fast, efficient and good food. They are known for their tofu which I enjoy immensely. Hopefully next time I visit, there isn't a line out the door. read more

BCD Tofu House - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite go to spot ! Opens late and satisfy the craving ! Walk in only! The medium sized seafood tofu soup + kalbi mix is so good! Wee days combo deals too read more

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Always a wait, which especially sucks because they don't do reservations. Good ambiance for casual conversation + all group sizes. Hosts are nice + helpful, but the actual servers seem impatient. Good portion sizes + also $$. Quality of food holds up for take-out. My main complaint with any Korean place is I wish they had more beef alternatives. What I ordered: - Original, Mild pork soondubu: not too salty, good flavor, plentiful - fried fish: unexpected, not for me, probably better for dine-in - Hot-stone bibimbap: good spread, crispy rice a miss, pot stayed warm even after I finished eating read more