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Its Tofu

4.7 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Soup
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
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Peter H.

Everything is good except the food We ordered combo kalbi and tofu And spicy pork and tofu But spicy pork is too sweet and not spicy. I wouldn't come here again Very terrible food Tofu was bad as well Not recommended I feel bad for the waitress Very good service

Side dishes
Fran L.

Solid four stars for the Hotpot Soft Tofu and cold noodles as well as the beef rib broth and the five side dishes. Serving ladies were welcoming and friendly. They were super busy and many times forgot to bring the few items after we asked for them a couple of times but not too long of a wait after the reminder ! The price has gone up a lot but quantity went up also. It's an authentic Korean restaurant for sure.

Baroque P.

Service was good. I went in on the late side of dinner time and they seated me right away. Typical Korean style restaurant decor, not good not bad but it was clean so that was a plus. The little dishes that came before the meal were the star of the show. I had the stone pot bibimbap.... It wasn't so great thought there wasn't anything wrong with it either. I should try their tofu the next time to give it a fair try!

Restaurant specialty:: Braised cod
Betty G.

Came here for dinner after doing grocery shopping next door. There was a bit of a wait but it wasn't too bad. One seated, banchan was brought out quickly with some hot tea, without me even asking. I got the mixed tofu soup. It came with beef and some seafood. It was a bit salty but not too bad. Rice is super chewy and banchan was also very good. I really like the braised tofu and the fish cakes. They were busy with the larger parties but when requested more banchan, it was quickly refilled. Service was good considering how busy they were. Waitresses were nice and pleasant.

Hot Stone Beef Bibimbap with Medium Spicy Beef Soup
Giovanni R.

Awesome comfort staple of mine! Service is always quick and ready to take orders. The banchan is delicious, especially the kimchi! The Hot Stone Bibimbap always packs a punch and never disappoints!! The Medium Spicy soup is a great addition, should probably go with Spicy next time around (I like spicy lol).

It's tofu
Chang L.

It's tofu is becoming one of my go to spicy tofu stew spots! Always really solid with quick and friendly service. Hena helped us out today and was the best! Will be coming back soon for sure.

Beef kimchi
Ashley H.

You know sometimes with highly rated up and coming Asian restaurants, I get a little skeptical of the authenticity of the dishes. Like for me, there's a prime difference in expectations with Din Tai Fung and Kei Concept restaurants vs your typical mom and pop business. Yet as someone who has had soondobu throughout the years, of all different variations, I can say that this one of my most favorites that I've tasted. And I could already tell from the moment I entered. Although the establishment looks modern, it has a traditional feel, with wooden tables, flat chopsticks, and the friendly but bustling Korean auntie waitresses who eagerly refilled the banchan at our table. The soondobu came out pipping high and I had to wait a little so I didn't burn my mouth. But with the first bites, I experienced a warm, comforting flavor with its deeply rich broth and silken tofu. Pair this meal with the marinated fish cake, fried fish, and japchae noodles and you have absolute perfection. I'll be returning soon for another meal~ (And yes that definitely beats BCD in terms of taste, cost, and wait time.)

Sandra Q.

I kept going back to this place for the comfort of the hot soondubu and the juicy kalbi. The quality of the food is consistent and staff is efficient with food service. The restaurant can get very busy on weekends so suggest getting in line on yelp ahead of time

Jokbal salad
Ness L.

Came here for the first time, and I'm not a big fan of this Korean restaurant. We ordered the special jokbal salad, tofu soup, and the LA short rib combo. The short ribs were good and had great flavor. However, the tofu soup was extremely salty and honestly tasted like salt water. There also wasn't anything particularly special about the salad, and the jokbal was very tough. As for the side dishes, the fish was very cold and tasted old, like it had been sitting out for quite some time. The only side dishes we really enjoyed were the kimchi and cucumber kimchi. Overall, the meal just didn't live up to our expectations, and unfortunately, we probably wouldn't come back.

Free sides (banchan)
Siao Z.

My husband and I walked in on a Sunday around 1 PM. There were a few tables that weren't cleaned but they greeted and immediately sat us down. We ordered one combination since he wanted the galbi and I wanted the soup but it was enough for the both of us. Thank god the servers weren't judging. I always feel like the a la carte korean food is always too much for one person. Everything was so delicious from japchae, fish cake, kimchi, zucchini, croaker to the mild pork kimchi tofu soup and the galbi. This was the perfect lunch. The servers only came back once to refill my banchans though, I was too embarassed to ask for more refills.

Must have, enjoyed it with my dinner
Tiff A.

Pretty packed on a Saturday night. The dinning area is pretty bright and spacious. The waitress was super nice but never checked on us until we were done. Food was pretty good. But, I was Super disappointed on the Jokbal, had some in Korea and tastes nothing like it. The sauce had horse radish in it, not my kind of sauce. Highly recommend the beef rib soup and seafood pancake!

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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The food was amazing server is the best! Jennie. We will definitely come back again.

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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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Noodology

4.1(1.1k reviews)
2.4 mi•Oak Creek
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Noodology is one of my favorite spots for spicy beef noodles! Most recently, I've been ordering the…read moreChengdu Braised Beef Noodle without peanuts or bamboo shoots and with egg noodles. I also like to add their marinated egg because they make a solid one. I ALWAYS order a side of Chinese pickles, too, because that's just a staple. I love the broth at Noodology and really enjoy the spice level that comes with all of their spicy noodle broths. Personally, the spicier, the better, so Noodology's spice level is perfect for me. I also think the portion size is just right because it's not too big and not too small. Noodology has a unique ordering system where you order using a QR code at the table and pay at the front when you're done, so there isn't really a whole lot to say about the customer service. That said, their food always comes out within minutes, which I appreciate! I've tried a handful of their dishes and have loved all of them. I definitely recommend getting one of their spicy beef noodles with egg noodles rather than rice noodles. Their rice noodles are thicker and have a slightly slimy, softer texture that isn't really my preference. I always go for the egg noodles instead, which I've found pair really well with all of their broths!

Stopped by for a quick dinner bite here. Ambience is quite average nothing much to write about…read morethere. Food was ordered through a quick scan of barcode on the table. Came out at good speed. The same person at counter was the one taking order and serving food. I got the Chengdu noodles. Had a reasonably good flavor going in its favor. I wish they had some options with Rice too. Overall - A good quick meal to satisfy noodle cravings !

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Cold black fungus dish

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Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine - Bossam Large

Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine

4.2(499 reviews)
3.6 mi•Westpark
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Their naengmyun is different but in a good way. The broth is simple with a clean taste. I really…read moreenjoyed the thinly sliced radish. Perfectly sweet with a nice crunch. There was a generous amount of shredded beef on top. It covered the entire bowl! Hubby got Yukaejang with soft tofu. It was rich and spicy. Dumplings tasted homemade. Wished they were pan fried vs steamed. Maybe they'll have that as an option one day.

Yuk Dae Jang is a solid spot when you just want a heavy, comforting Korean lunch. We rolled in for…read morea work lunch and even though there was a good crowd inside, we got seated right away with zero wait, which is always a win when you're on a lunch break. If you're going with a few people, the Braised Spicy Premium Beef Ribs with the flat glass noodles is definitely the move. The portion easily feeds two to three. The meat is super tender and just falls off the bone, covered in a rich, spicy sauce that has a nice kick to it. The flat glass noodles soak up all that sauce, and the chunks of kabocha squash add a slight sweetness that balances out the spicy, heavy beef. Service is super fast. You get your banchan pretty much the second you sit down, and the food comes out steaming hot without a long delay. If you're looking for a quick group lunch spot where you can split something huge and spicy, it's definitely worth coming here.

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Yoo's Place - Soonduboo, spicy tofu soup

Yoo's Place

4.2(657 reviews)
6.0 mi
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Yoo's Place is a solid spot for Korean food that isn't just KBBQ! If you want to avoid the…read morenightmare parking situation at Diamond Jamboree just a few blocks north of here, this is a great spot with much better parking... for now. Coworker has been raving about this place since I knew him - so we finally managed to grab lunch here on a Thursday. Service is typical Asian restaurant - fast, efficient, mildly friendly. You know the food is good when they don't make small talk. There's tons of seating inside, and one table outside - but not sure if the one outside is just for you to wait for your table inside. Despite it being packed for lunch, we were able to hear each other just fine. Plates, bowls, utensils, cups are all on your table - which is a huge plus - no need to flag anyone down. There's a pitcher of water, and a thermos of their famous bone broth - which was my choice of drink for my meal. I left all the ordering to my coworker - who was careful to order non-spicy selections - since I have a low spice tolerance. Our orders: * Dolpan Mushroom Bulgogi - this was a delicious dish in a hot stone. Mushroom and beef over rice with a semi mild spicy sauce. My tablemates were forgiving in that they ordered everything without spice, and added spice on their own. * Fried Squid - sorta like calamari, but prepared differently. This was great on its own, has a bit of a tempura type of coating. *Braised Short Ribs - this is the dish that my coworker has been hyping up! It's like a short rib stew sorta thing with fish cakes, veggies, in a rich, thick broth. The short ribs were perfectly tender and each bite was full of flavor. Beware - this entree is $70 to $90 - not a typo. It's easily 3x to 4x as much as any other entree on the menu. We were served purple rice - which I thought was awesome - perfectly soft, moist, and fluffy. We also had a great helping of banchan - table favorites were the Korean cubed jelly, fish cakes, kimchee radishes and the squash. As mentioned, service was prompt and attentive. Our banchan was refilled without us having to ask. Parking CAN get messy. I parked on the surface, but there is supposedly an underground parking area underneath the shopping plaza.

This Korean restaurant is pretty spacious inside, with decent service. And honestly, if the service…read moreis overly friendly, I start questioning how authentic the Korean restaurant really is! Hahaha! Not that Korean service is intentionally bad, but it's usually more about efficiency and getting food to customers than making small talk or giving everyone special attention. And this place was exactly like that! The chicken was fresh, although the fish was a little too salty for my taste. The noodles, however, were delicious and tasted very authentic! They even gave us complimentary steamed dumplings, which were HUGE! Overall, not a bad spot in Irvine if you're craving a wide variety of authentic Korean dishes. Come for the food, not the small talk!

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

Nice set up - super convenient.

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Noodle St - Stir fry noodle with beef (standard noodle) - yum!  Taste like lobster noodles  :)

Noodle St

4.2(452 reviews)
0.9 mi
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FOOD: The beef noodle soup is honestly superior to other places in Irvine. The noodles are so…read morebouncy and I love the texture of them, we got the ones that were thick and it was clear they were fresh. The flavor in the meat they have in the soup is also delicious. No complaints! The cold noodles were also great, especially in this hot weather. It has a little bit of a vinegar taste! But not too overwhelming! The beef rolls are a classic, I wouldn't say there's anything in particular that was unique compared to this role in other places in Irvine such as northern Cafe, but there's nothing to complain about as well. These rolls are just delicious. PRICE: Three items with tip included is around $50 which feels fairly reasonable. SERVICE: the waiters came check on us a couple times, no wait on a Thursday night, and when we asked, they provide bibs, which is always a huge plus when you're eating noodles!!!

This location usually has decently good service and speed but an online order placed today took…read morelonger than an hour to fulfill (waited 35 minutes in store). Seemed like some of my order was given away and no reason for the delay was provided. Writing this review as I continue my now 40+ min wait in-store... An hour and 10 mins after the order was placed. Follow-up: The manager Eric came out to apologize for the kitchen mixup and the loss of my order. He made it up for the error and thus I have revised my rating

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