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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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 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

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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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

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

This place ALWAYS has a line out the door, and I finally found the time to come after a late night out in the area. I can confirm that it is 100% worth the hype. The selection of banchan here is INSANE and all very delicious. I went with the assorted soon tofu. Because of the time and circumstances, I didn't make too big of a dent and ended up taking a bunch of it home as leftovers and oh my god were those THE BEST leftovers I've ever had. Like any soup, the more time it sits, the better it tastes, and this was absolutely heavenly. BCD - I will be back! read more

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

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This place is run efficiently. You are seated right away and multiple staff come by to either take your order or refill your water. It felt like being in middle of Seoul. We each got the lunch special and only negative was that the soon doo boo was not hot enough (the egg yolk never got cooked). Also, the single stall bathroom was in the sub-basement and for you to get there, (we were eating on the second floor), it was a lot of stairs. But the flavors of the dishes and the side banchans were on point read more

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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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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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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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It's good but it's not great. Nothing memorable about the taste of the jap chae or ambiance or service. read more

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

Super busy especially for weekend dinners even at 5pm. Definitely take advantage of the waitlist but it's only accessible in person and the window to come claim your table is 5 minutes so stay close by once your name is on there. Staff are quick to take and deliver orders probably because of the high volume of customers. Food is solid and consistent but nothing special and none of the dishes really stood out to me. If you don't eat beef, their only options are beef or vegetarian for a lot of the stews so just a heads up there. I'd say it's worth going if you're wanting bcd tofu house food otherwise I'd checkout other places for more options and better pricing. read more

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

BCD is a classic go-to in the neighbourhood, but until recently, I've only ordered takeout from here (there's always a queue,,,). I stopped by for a recent Sunday dinner and luckily our party of 2 had to wait only around 15 min to be seated (around 7pm) -- service was quick and table turnovers were quick, too. It was a bit of an unfortunate surprise that the combo meals were generally only available during weekdays (not even at the dinner price on weekends!). They had a seasonal special -- the combo with grilled atka mackerel -- that was available for dinner, so we ordered that with the seafood soondubu, as well as an a la carte order of the beef soondubu. The mackerel was tasty -- the fish was fresh and extremely well-cooked. The skin was just the right amount of crispy, and the tender flesh was so flavourful and juicy. However, it was pretty oily, and increasingly so as we got to the bottom of the fish. Portion size was really big, the two of us could barely finish. The soondubu that we ordered was also not bad , but I don't really think there was anything particularly notable about it. Portion sizes was reasonable and the tofu was silky and yummy, but I feel that the quality of soondubu here was pretty similar to that at a bunch of other restaurants in the area. Overall price point was quite good -- we had a filling and delicious meal -- but I don't think I would be too keen on queueing to eat here in the future. read more

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Sooooo delicious! Walked over after a broadway show and the place was absolutely packed for 11pm on a Sunday! Open late and lots of seating so we didn't have to wait for a group of 4. Attentive staff who was able to recommend options to those of us who have never been here. Bustling and a bit loud even at night, but in a fun energetic way. The food was amazing good and just what you want for a late dinner with friends. We all ordered a variety of Soon Tofu; I ordered the Seafood option and it was fantastic. Good balance of seafood ingredients with the broth and the tofu. Tasted fresh and the umami contributed a lot of the full flavor of the dish. The rice and side were all very tasty and helped round out the meal. We also ordered seafood pancake for the table that everyone enjoyed while waiting for our main dishes. Loved this place would definitely come here again no matter the time or group size. read more

Coming from LA, hopped off the flight needing something that I knew wouldn't miss - and on a freezing night, that would warm me up and leave me so full they'd have to roll me out like Snorlax. Staying at a hotel nearby on the late night, imagine my surprise seeing my old familiar friend BCD pop up. I already had my order ready to go: Dolsot bibimbap. Dumpling soup medium spice. And keep the banchan coming (please). This place is a no brainer. Always quality. Always quick and straightforward service. Get yourself a hot cup of buckwheat tea while you're munching. Only bad thing is the strange dude talking to his coworker (I think?) about his moms romantic life. Brother, ew. read more

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

Solid, consistent food! It's been quite a while since I've eaten in person at this Ktown location (their other remaining location being in Fort Lee, NJ) and when a friend suggested eating here, it was with a breath of nostalgic air. Back in the early 2010s (as I start reminiscing like an old person lol), their location used to be in the middle of the block (where BBQ Chicken Ktown is currently), they closed and reopened at their current address. Overall space is smaller though still enough to seat around 70-80 people on the two levels. While they have a variety of korean dishes in their menu, they're known for their soondubu, a tofu stew with Korean chili, spices, scallions and optional vegetables or protein add-in. They've been serving up a hearty version for a couple decades now. Spice level can be dictated when you order, and they provide a raw egg to break into bubbling stew--don't forget to add that immediately unless you want some pretty raw egg. Prices used to be $13.99-$14.99 back in the day and today all their soondubu options are $18.99, not bad for Ktown, though I feel like they used to add a few more things like glass noodles and veggies (squash) into their stew which I guess got cut due to inflation. Still tasty nonetheless. When dining in the the meal comes with traditional Korean banchan (side dishes), a small fried fish, and others in the vein of pickled and marinated vegetables (like kimchi, cabbage, cucumber or radish) and proteins (tofu, fish cake). These switch up depending on the day. For takeout orders unfortunately you don't get the same amount of side dishes. No reservations, it does get packed during peak hours and a small line can form outside--they wait for all parties to arrive before seating. Service is efficient though no frills, within 7-8 minutes of seating they come back to check on your order, and within 10 minutes of ordering the banchan and soondubu is brought steaming hot in a metal bowl to your table. The grilled meats take a little longer since they cook it then bring it out to you. read more

BCD Tofu House - Soondubu with beef $18.99 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Finally got to try this place after hearing all the hype! Lots of different side dishes. We both got a soup, I got the kimchi jjigae. It was good but I was expecting it to be a bit more rich and flavorful. Make sure to crack the egg as soon as you get it so it cooks. Also be careful of the bones in the fish. Wait might be long but once you are seared the service is super quick. read more

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

It's been so long since I've come to BCD Tofu House! There is always such a long wait! Arrived here with new friends on a Friday night around 10pm and was seated upstairs. We came after an event. FYI if you want alcohol, around this time they probably ran out lol we didn't even ask for drinks but they let us know they have no more alcohol ‍fine with me haha Ordered the original soon tofu with pork mild with a raw egg! ($18.99), Seafood pancake ($17.99), LA Galbi ($33.99). Love it that they still have the fried fish as one of the banchans! Good was great as always! Good food as always! read more

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When we arrived we were told it would be a 15 minute wait. They said that they won't take our names and just to stand in a little waiting area. The restaurant is a lot bigger than it looks outside. There were two floors and crowded. They called us under 15 minutes and told to go the man waving at us in the second floor. We were seated and almost immediately banchan was placed in front of us. Water came a few minutes later. We ordered two soon tofu soup. I got the seafood and my daughter got the original. When it came out, we cracked an egg into the bubbling bowl. My seafood tofu soup was very tasty. There were shrimps, mussels, and oysters. The seafood was fresh and the sweetness of the seafood seeped into the soup and tofu. The lunch version is about $18. read more

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If you are into hot Tofu soup, this is an excellent restaurant for it. We just recently tried the tofu soup in DMV and wife love it so much that she got us reservation at this place. I am going to start off by saying the tofu is excellent. It is chunky and less silky than the last place. I prefer this texture. Also, it seems like the tofu never ends. You eat and eat and there is still more tofu in the bowl! I was not able to finish all of the tofu. We also got the LA Galbi. Very large portions. Well worth the price. The side dishes were also excellent. The fried fish requires a good amount of processing and de-boning before can enjoy. The Kimchi was not heavily fermented. We enjoyed many servings of the side dishes. The servers were very attentive. Aside for a bit of wait, everything else was about great. read more

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There was a long wait, but that's to be expected around the holidays. The food was very standard BCD. It was good especially with unlimited banchan. The waitress wasn't too attentive so I had to flag her down a few times. I did the meal family style for 2 of us and it was plenty of food for 2. read more

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

BCD is always busy. Ive tried many restaurants in Korea-town. Sofar this was my least favorite. Its good just not great. I enjoyed my vegetarian tofu stew, the tofu was perfect. But all the sides and service not so great. I would not come back here, when there are better options all around the area. read more

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

Solid place and a great place to get a piping hot bowl of tofu soup on a cold day. Service was quick and food was very good.

A chain with 12 locations spread across the US including nyc, LA, and Dallas, TX. Their specialty is jjigae, a type of spicy Korean stew served in a hot stone bowl. They offer a large variety of different flavors of the jjigae. As a Korean, I would say the food here is solid. It authentic and reliable. Nothing particularly wrong with it, but also nothing particularly mind blowing about it either. The side dishes (banchan) rotate daily and sometimes even change during the course of a day. I'm partial to the mac n cheese and potato salad sides that they make but it's impossible to know which sides will be available when. I had a rather frustrating conversation with a server once where I wanted to buy extra to take home and they said that was impossible. The jjigae will always be the best dish here. The hot stone meats like galbi are plentiful, but the spicy pork (jeyuk) is too oily, and the galbi is too sweet. The fried fish side dish that they offer to everyone is always cold by the time it gets to you. That being said it's always quite popular and busy here - on weekend nights you may have to wait 30 min or more just to be seated. It is probably the better of the Korean establishments in k-town in nyc. read more

Classic k town spot and never disappoints. The soon tofu is a must get. We also got the spicy pork bulgogi and the japchae, both of which were amazing. The rice was perfectly fluffy. All the ban chan dishes were delicious, especially the fried fish, which is a bit unique. No line at 2 PM for two people on a Sunday. Pretty busy but service was good and quick. read more

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this was my first time at bcd tofu house. i went on a weekday evening and was seated right away with a party of four. my initial impression of the restaurant was that it was very large, but also very crowded. the menu was a bit confusing at first. i didn't realize there were so many different options and sides that could be swapped out, but ultimately i decided to start with the tofu base. i was expecting more vegetarian options, but there were at least a few on the menu. i opted for the mixed vegetable tofu and was able to swap out the beef broth for a water-based broth. the tofu was very silky, and the soup had a wonderful, balanced spice. the vegetables were cooked perfectly and included mushrooms, potatoes, and broccoli. i requested no onions, which they were able to accommodate. it also came with one egg and a side of rice. the portion was quite large, and i ended up taking half of my food to go. i also want to mention that at the start of the meal, there is an array of free appetizers/side dishes. a few that stood out to me were the boiled broccoli with sesame oil, which had an incredible light flavor, and the kimchi and cucumber, which i really enjoyed. i wasn't able to eat the fish that was given out, but i heard good things about it. overall, bcd tofu house is definitely an experience; a place to sit and chat for a while while enjoying your meal. i had a fairly good time and would definitely come back. one thing to note is that it's a bit on the pricier side, and i wish there were a few more vegetarian options, but otherwise the service was great. it's a really solid spot to check out. read more

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

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I like this place and I have been going here for years. Service is topped notched. Bathrooms are downstairs. The ban chan here are okay. I like how they give you a whole yellow croaker and the cucumber kimchi is my favorite. I like the bibimbap and the seafood soodubu is okay. It comes with egg and rice. Each dish is around $19. You definitely leave full but the dishes are all okay. read more

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I feel like this place is a homey Korean staple! I like all the sides dishes that come out and yes the main event of the tofu stew/soondooboo definitely hits the spot. It's hearty and good and not too expensive. It's a classically styled space with fine service and I would recommend if you're looking for a nice little lunch or dinner. There are lots of other dishes you should try as well. read more

So delicious!! I came with a friend for an early Saturday dinner around 5pm before catching a Broadway show. While there was a line outside, they opened up a new section and we were seated pretty quickly. Service was very quick and efficient and I loved all the sides that came with it. My friend and I both got original beef soon tofu. It was so yummy and flavorful and I loved the amount of spice. This was such a fun interactive experience. Definitely have to check out if you're in Koreatown! read more

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Actually better than Cho Dan Gol? Walked in around noon on a weekday and I was seated right away. Service was extremely fast. Ambiance is very casual-- perfect place to grab a steaming bowl of tofu soup by yourself, with friends, or with family. I got the lunch special with dolsot bibimbap and seafood tofu soup. - Seafood tofu soup (spicy): 10/10 (really reallyyyy good seafood tofu soup! Honestly might be the best one I've had in NY so far. It comes out steamingggg hot and it's very flavorful and perfectly spicy. I found the tofu soup in Cho dan gol to be wayyyy too watered down, so I really appreciate the flavorful broth at BCD.) - Dolsot bibimbap: 10/10 (great Dolsot bibimbap with beef. I do wish they gave more gochujanf though, but you can probably ask for more sauce) Overall, very good Korean tofu stew restaurant. I'll definitely be back!! read more