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Its Tofu

4.7 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Soup
Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
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Dogs allowed

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Gina N.

There was no wait and we were seated right away Monday evening. It did take a while for the food to come out though. I got the beef tofu soup and it was very savory. I like that they give you a lot of beef and tofu. I got mild which wasn't too spicy for me at all and still had a kick. The sides were also good. I liked the tteokbokki that came with the fish cakes. The staff was also very attentive and would ask if we needed anything.

LA kalbi and pork tofu soup combo
Chanson Z.

Rating: 9/10 Third time trying It's Tofu this is officially my go-to now. Better than BCD. Banchan was all very fresh and well-prepared. The fried fish is great. Hot, crispy skin with flaky meat. LA galbi was solid, good flavor and portion. The pork tofu soup (ordered spicy) had a real kick. I usually go medium, but spicy was still enjoyable. Broth was rich and satisfying. Overall, super consistent across visits. Quality, fresh, and great service.

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Jeanna L.

This place is called Its Tofu, but the braised cod fish dish is bussin!!! It must be an insider item because most tables were enjoying it. The sauce is savory, fish is flakey, radish is a nice touch.. this dish is way easy to eat. Great to share among 2-3 people. Bonus points for friendly service and clean establishment! Really enjoyed our experience.

Nicole T.

Can't wait to come here again ! The fish was the super crispy, which is exactly how it should be. The galbi (short ribs) came out steaming hot and perfectly seasoned If you're looking for a solid Korean spot with great portions and quality, this is it!

Cold noodle
Min Z.

This is the spot for casual comfort Korean food with sundubu as the main dish and a variety of combination options to choose from. Highly recommend the stone pot bibimbap or the cold noodle. Best part is after multiple visits trying different dishes, the food is consistently delicious and staff always gives great service. The restaurant seating is limited and can get busy on weekend during meal times so best to get on Yelp waitlist on your way there

Jenna L.

This is our go-to place for soon tofu! We love the food here, and appreciate the bonus fish that comes with our soon tofu. Many places now leave it out, yet still charge so high for their soups. The service is consistently good here, but sometimes can be slower when it's busy. We appreciate their kind and gentle service because we've had unfriendly service *at other places*, where they rush you, give you attitude, and/or throw hot food onto your table. You won't experience that negativity here! Thanks for being a great and yummy spot for Korean tofu soup, stone pot rices, meats, and more! You will definitely find something you like here, no matter what kind of Korean food you prefer!

Crab Miso
Amanda H.

I like It's Tofu better than BCD, haha. In my opinion, the best flavor is the Crab Miso soondubu. The inside is really clean, service is really fast, and the banchan selection is great and they come in generous portions. While it is a bit pricier than other places, it's worth it just for the Crab Miso.

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Fiona T.

Everyone in the family loves it:) Seafood pancake & bibimbap for carbs Soft tofu -- even kid-friendly tofu meals Hot short rib & dumpling soup for the older generation Great value :) Free banchan is always a win This spot even serves freshly fried croaker as banchan Plus stone pot rice -- and they help turn it into congee Perfect for any SoCal weather:) Hot days? Cold noodles Cool nights? Ginseng chicken with big ginseng & abalone It's Tofu truly represents SoCal's love for classic Korean comfort food. IG: socalhkfoodies

Very good side dishes
Titus C.

Very good food and service and ambiance. Delicious tofu soup, raw crab, and short rib.

Combination: spicy marinated pork and pork and kimchi soondooboo jjigae
Christine C.

Tried this for the first time and it was really good. I had the pork and kimchi soondooboo with spicy marinated pork combination. From the side dishes to the main, everything tasted really good. There was good amount of seating and plenty of parking. Despite it being really busy, the server maintained to provide friendly service. Will be back for more.

Grilled mackerel

We ordered the Jokbal salad with house dressing, grilled mackerel with beef tofu soup. All delicious! The service was awesome, we got seated and served immediately! The place is nice and clean!

Cold soybean noodle
Yoshi B.

Its Tofu is a cozy, no frills spot that nails your favorite Korean comfort foods. A quintessential soondubu joint, they're reliable, consistent, and offer a diverse menu. There's usually a wait lately (they've been discovered), but thankfully, they use the Yelp waitlist so you can show up just in time for seating. The banchan spread features your usuals like japchae, kimchi, and small fried croaker with occasional surprise guests like their creamy pumpkin salad. It's all refillable as long as everyone orders a dish. But R.I.P. to the delicious pajeon they used to include as banchan. On to the stars! First, the tofu soup is served sizzling and hot enough to fog your glasses, but what stands out is the depth of flavor. My favorites are the wild sesame with its earthy, nutty taste (get it no spice for the full experience) and the oyster seaweed with its silky seaweed and tender oyster combo. Their hot stone pot bimbimbaps also always satisfies, packed with a ton of generously seasoned vegetables, the aroma of sesame oil, and your choice of protein like Bulgogi, Spicy Baby Octopus, and Gondre. I love the Gondre because the thick, mountain greens are hearty and delicious, and instead of gochujang, they use an addictive salty chili sauce. Special shout-out to their Naengmyeong (cold vinegar noodles) and L.A. Galbi (sweet and savory bone-in short ribs), which are both drool-worthy. The Naengmyeong here has nice thin, chewy noodles with a clean tang for a crazy refreshing punch. And the L.A. Galbi is so flavorful, chewy and tender and balances the sweet and savory notes beautifully. Service is quick, portions are generous, and while the prices are the mid-high range, you get enough food to share or to have delicious leftovers. The real problem is deciding on which dish to get! But if you're at a loss, you can always order one of their great value combo meals. TLDR: if you're craving Korean comfort food, Its Tofu is the perfect place to warm up your soul and fill up your belly all in one go.

Spicy Raw Crab.
Phat T.

The food is great!!! I highly recommend this restaurant. Everything was fresh and flavorful, and the service was friendly.

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I have the dinner with my friend and I came many times, because the meal is delicious and service is great.

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The food was amazing and the side dishes were all delicious. My kids love them me and couldn't get enough of it.

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Great food and panchan offerings. Quality food and service was superb. Highly recommended

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Wonderful food and service! Best tofu soup in Irvine! Consistently good. Thank you Daniel!

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Coming here with family for quick lunch . Wait for only fifteen minutes. Great service and friendly staff. Food taste good.

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The food is delicious with many side dishes. Great service with good vibes. Definitely will be back again.

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Amazing service! The food was really good! I really enjoyed the LA BBQ Short Ribs and Bibimbap.

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Service is fast and food is amazing. We book the table for 4 and table is ready when we came.

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Ask the Community - Its Tofu

Hi, we have a group with varied diets. Could you list what you have that's vegetarian and what you have that's vegan? Can't tell from the menu (e.g. the vegetarian soup might still have meat broth).

Our menu for vegetarian includes Vegetable Soft Tofu Stew and Tofu Bibimbap.

What's in the dumplings? The menu doesn't say. Beef? Fish? Veggies?

It has pork tofu egg leek and some veggie. Thanks

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Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine

4.2(491 reviews)
3.6 mi
$$

Cannot say enough about this place. Yuk dae jang with noodles is probably one of my go to foods I…read morewill never say no to. Insides are clean and service is always on game. The mandu and bossam are great choices too and are lowkey slept on

Ironically I went out for soup because it was rainy weather but instead of getting bone broth or…read morekal-guksu, I randomly decided to get the spicy blood sausage soup. Best decision of my late night misadventures in a long time! It was very filling (you could probably order one item and split it or have plenty of food for leftovers the next day), it's not inexpensive but it's great value (but then again $20 for a meal out is kind of going rate standard so maybe it is inexpensive or comparable to most anything else you could choose?), and it's great quality. The soup is a combo meal that comes with rice, glass noodles, fish cakes in sauce, and kimchi. You can also modify the spice level to make it more mild or spicy depending on your preference. I don't know why I am so obsessed with the soup but I'm going to think about it for a while because I was 100% lost in the sauce while eating it - after you get halfway you can put the rice, part of the kimchi, and (maybe) the fish cakes in the soup so it gets closer to porridge and break up some of the blood sausage to mix it throughout. Service is friendly and can recommend different things to eat. I got my order as takeout but the dining atmosphere is really good for how close each table is to one another. Everyone still has enough space to be on their own but because you're closer together it kind of feels communal.

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3.8(1.6k reviews)
1.1 mi
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Outdoor seating
Pet friendly

I came in solo on a Tuesday afternoon and was seated right away…read more I was served my banchan, and love how my server continuously checked in on me to see if I needed more (he came around with a cart to do refills - genius!) I ordered the galbi tang and steamed dumplings, and my meal was delicious. The beef ribs were very tender, and they did not skimp out on the meat portions which can sometimes be an issue at other restaurants. I usually order a side of extra glass noodles, but I'm glad I didn't here because the noodle portion was also generous. The dumplings were juicy, and the dipping sauce complimented them perfectly. My favorite galbi tang spots are in Buena Park, but Tang 190 will definitely scratch the itch when I can't wait since I'm local to Irvine.

Here's a polished version of your review:…read more We used to go to Tang 190 almost every week. Back then, the service was good, the food was good, and the prices were reasonable. However, a few years ago, the restaurant changed ownership, and things have gone downhill since then. Prices have increased, the taste is different, and most importantly, the service is no longer good. Because of that, we stopped going there for at least two years. The other day, I took my father there again just to see if anything had improved, but unfortunately it was very disappointing. The service was still really bad. We ordered one of the specials from the menu, and nobody informed us that ordering the special meant it would not include the usual side dishes. This was very poor communication on their part. They should clearly mention that in the menu before customers order. Instead, after we ordered, they told us that the side dishes were not included. Overall, it was a frustrating experience, especially compared to how good this place used to be.

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Lunch After a Round of Golf

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Www.Tang190.com for Online or call for Pick-up Orders

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Yoo's Place - Soonduboo, spicy tofu soup

Yoo's Place

4.3(581 reviews)
6.0 mi
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Came here around 5:45 PM and it was busy but no line -- always a good sign. The interior is super…read morebright and welcoming, and most of the staff are ajummas, which honestly gives it that comforting, homey Korean diner vibe. You can tell this place has a strong base of regulars too, I saw a mix of friend groups and families casually walking in like it's their go-to spot. We ordered the cold noodles combo with jokbal (pork hock) for $30.95. Portion wise, it's SOLID for two people. The cold noodles were refreshing and really hit the spot, especially if you like that clean, slightly tangy flavor. The jokbal was very decent. Not bad, but if you've had it in Korea, you'll notice it doesn't quite hit the same level still totally "usable," just not standout. Value, this is where they win. We got full off just one combo, which is rare these days. Plus, all the usual Korean side dishes are complimentary, and they also served a warm bone broth at no extra cost. I've honestly never had that offered like this before, and it made the whole meal feel extra comforting and homey. Small detail, but I also appreciated that the table was already fully set up with bowls, utensils, and water which makes everything efficient. Overall, really solid experience. It actually gave me a bit of that Seoul nostalgia, which is hard to replicate. Definitely coming back to try more dishes.

Right when you walk in there's a lady server who rudely points at you to sit at a table. When you…read moresit down you can smell the lazily cleaned tables and the cups all smell like bleach. (Pretty sure it's just the owner) who was very friendly, but the other staff had a huge attitude, the girl who dropped off our side dishes dug her hands into the dishes to grab two at a time which was super unsanitary. She threw the last side dish on our table while she was walking away too. I wanted to be optimistic about the food even though the staff gave a terrible first impression. We ordered two soups. They were both super bland. My partner and I kept debating whether or not to ask for more salt because of the lack of seasoning in both of our meals. Even the side dishes were lacking flavor and looked like they were sitting out for a long time. The only good thing I have to say about this place is the kind lady (probably owner) of the restaurant. Everything else was a huge let down. I wanted to like the food here because there's a lot of good Korean restaurants in Irvine, and this could've been one of them but sadly it's not worth coming back.

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Yoo's Place - Nice set up - super convenient.

Nice set up - super convenient.

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Fukada

4.1(3.1k reviews)
4.8 mi
$$

Fukada is an OG traditional Japanese comfort food restaurant located in the Los Olivos area in…read moreIrvine. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. They are technically a takeout spot, but they do have a good amount of seating inside and outside after you get your food. For their menu, they have an extensive selection of foods you can mix and match with for combos. I ended up getting the Katsu Don and the Mixed Tempura and everything tasted delicious. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. There is a reason why this spot has over 3,000+ positive reviews!

Service was great. The nice gentleman who helped me brought out my food as soon as I paid…read more Everything was packed up nicely and secured. I always get the Lunch Special Noodle Combination. Kake Udon 4/5 I love a good udon with just green onions. Their broth is really good and it totally hit the spot for me. Spicy Tuna Don 5/5 Love it so much! My friend introduced us to this place three years ago. At the time, I was pregnant and got the Oyakodon (It was tasty, but I know people come for their spicy tuna don) , but she said that I had to come back and try it. I did and ever since, that's what I order. They also give you a heart amount of rice, which I told mind because I love rice. I'm a carb girly. The next time I come back to Fukada, I want to try their Seafood Salad. My husband really likes it.

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Miso Chilean Seabass

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