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Kong Tofu House - Seattle

3.4 (151 reviews)
ModerateKorean
Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Seafood bibimbap and Korean tofu soup
Marthin M.

My friend and I personally really liked the food. It was super filling and came in a timely manner. Honestly I liked how their bibimbap wasn't too burnt at the bottom because I've had that problem before. But overall the ambiance was good and the environment wasn't too busy so it was a perfect place to catch up.

beef bulgogi combo
ava m.

One of my top spots in U-District. I absolutely love their soft tofu stew and I usually go for their beef bulgogi. All their food is high quality and the service is fast. You really can't go wrong with this place, it's so delicious.

Soft Tofu Soup
Nicole N.

I crave their soft tofu soup when I want something hot. Good portion sizes pretty filling. Service was as expected pretty decent and friendly. Nice warm feel to the place and dishes.

Ann N.

this place was not too bad! i came here because i was craving korean food and this place is not too pricey. the restaurant is pretty small, some of the tables are close together but it wasn't a problem since it wasn't that crowded when i ate here. our food took unusually long to arrive (i would guess about 25 mins?) and i was disappointed because they didn't at least give us the side dishes first. the food was pretty good but i was disappointed by the seafood pancake, which was not a crispy as i hoped. everything else was pretty good but nothing blew my mind.

Seafood & Green Onion Pancake
Vivian O.

I came here after being out in the cold and the soup was so comforting!! When we arrived around 11, it was pretty empty but quickly filled up within the hour. Service was fast and I think we received our food within 15 minutes! I wanted to try something new and ordered the ham, sausage, and cheese soft tofu soup ($13.49) at a medium spice level and was so glad I did. It was yummy and is definitely filling (I had leftovers to take home) so I felt it was pretty worth it! The seafood pancake was also crispy and really good too. I wasn't too hungry, but my friend got the tofu and entree combo and also said it was great for the price! I will say the ban chan didn't impress me but I did like the variety. I would be interested to come back for the soup again!! They had some flavors I had never seen or tried before such as gut, fish roe, and octopus! The prices are also affordable.

April J.

Super solid Korean spot near UW! It's on the edge of the Ave so it's a little easier to snag a street parking spot. The ambience isn't the greatest and it can feel crowded, that's the only reason I've knocked down a star. The food itself was delicious! Not the best tofu soup I've ever had, but their banchan side dishes were tasty and we really enjoyed their other dishes such as bibimbap and their jajeongmyun. If you ask the staff they will also refill your side dishes. I'll definitely be back!!

Linda W.

Good, affordable place for students looking for a cozy meal. I got their regular tofu soup which was flavourful, and really warmed me up during the winter. Service was fast and the restaurant is clean. There aren't that many side dishes as options but for the price point, it was definitely good value.

Tofu Soup & Hot Stone Bibimbap Combo
Mosa H.

My go-to Korean spot in Seattle. Their tofu/bowl combos are great for a double meal. The tofu in the soup is so soft and jiggly. The mild isn't too spicy. I like to let the bibimbap sit a little longer so the rice is crispier on the bottom. Lots of veggies and unlimited side dishes. I think they may have the best macaroni salad ever.

Bulgogi Combo
Generous Y.

Honestly my favorite tofu house on the ave. Attentive service, great sides, and tremendous value with combo portions and price. Banchan includes macaroni salad, beansprouts, fish cake, radish, kimchi, and potatoes. They're always willing to refill these too and that's a big advantage here compared to another popular spot on the ave which sometimes refuses. Could Kong be improved? Definitely, but it's my preferred tofu house around the area with consideration to service, location, and value. The taste is good but not crazy exceptional, so if you are picky or super judgmental about your Korean food, your mileage may vary. We all basically got Bulgogi or Chicken Teriyaki combos - they're simply our favorites. As combos, they don't skimp on either the meat or tofu soup either. It's the same as if you were to buy them separately, so I will again recommend the combos. Tofu soups are hearty. Meat and rice are tasty. Beef and chicken are tender but the biggest drawback is that they don't pile on the onions here. That's not a big concern, but onions are delicious especially when they caramelize with the meats.

Black bean noodles
Mei W.

This is one of my favorite Korean restaurants in the area! I love all the dishes and the service is great! I haven't had a bad experience here at all. Their tofu soup is bomb. I recently had their black bean noodles and it was so yummy! The portion was huge too, so I was able to take some leftovers home as a second meal. :) the ambiance feels pretty chill and homely. I can't wait to try more of their dishes!

Hot stone Bibimbap...
Barb R.

We've eaten here a handful of times and have always had a consistently, good experience. I'm still learning about Korean food and the servers are very nice and helpful when I have questions about different dishes. On this visit I upgraded to the hot stone Bibimbap, which is served in a sizzling hot stone bowl. The bottom layer of rice gets nice and crispy so it adds a slightly different texture to the dish. This was the first time I upgraded to the hot stone. I think it was only $2 more and in my opinion worth it. I ordered the chicken and my husband ordered the tofu and we both loved it. The Bibimbap also comes with six small dishes of sides (Banchan). I love the macaroni salad and the pickled radish. This place is filled with Korean students which is always a good sign that an ethnic restaurant is serving authentic food! I will add that while the prices are a good value for what is served, this is a step up from some of the cheap student food places on The Ave. Not a fancy place, simple décor and tables, but clean and good service! I love to come here on a rainy, Seattle day. Comfort food! As a bonus, we always stop at Magus Books next door to pursue their used book selection. Magus is a throw-back, old-school book store and worthy of a review of their own. Always find a treasure of two there.

Alan Z.

Came here for dinner and ordered a combo. Maybe I ordered the bad dishes but the bibimbap was just not good. Everything in the bowl didn't feel like it didn't belong together and it just didn't taste good. This is the reason for the lower review. The soup was pretty typical, nothing really special but it was the best thing I got. The side dishes also weren't that good. Everything came out decently quickly and it was inexpensive.

Brittany W.

I used to go to the Kong Tofu House in Edmonds, but that location is now closed. I decided to try this location instead. Depending on the time of day, parking may be difficult to find since it's all street parking off the ave, so be prepared to walk. The menu at this location is pretty extensive and there's a wide range of items and combos. I ordered a soondubu and bulgogi combo. The bulgogi was well-cooked and flavorful and the soondubu was boiling hot. In the combo, the soondubu bowl is smaller than if you were to order just the soondubu (depending on the restaurant, this isn't always the case. This wasn't a problem for me, but could be for others depending on expectations.) The restaurant is small on the inside and one person runs the front end entirely by themselves. Food arrived quickly and was hot, so I would definitely come back here again.

Teriyaki chicken that looks and tastes meh with no sauce. Maybe they forgot to pack the sauce for delivery. Pork soup was good.

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I love eating here and the atmosphere. I usually get the kimchi soft tofu soup. The service is also nice.

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Best vegetarian bibimbap in town! It's consistently delicious, high quality ingredients, and great service!

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4.3(485 reviews)
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This was me and my family's first time trying Daeho after hearing about it and the whole experience…read morewas fantastic! The food and service were amazing. Our server Collin gave us suggestions on what to add in our kalbijjim along with recommendations on appetizers and other dishes to try. He was welcoming and very attentive. Would definitely come again!

5 Stars. Service…read morePromptness Kalbi Tang Thats it. Well, the Suyuk is a very solid choice also and so it Bibimbaps. The crowds are less heavy now and yelp joining the waitlist is super convenient. Although today's waitlist join said it would take 16-33min to be seated, I got the text that table was ready within 3 minutes. We were still en route and made it within 15 minutes but were removed from the waitlist because we didn't answer the 3 minute call. Nonetheless, we only waited 10min for another table. The dining area that is nearest to reception can get "cold" particularly the corner, we sat there once and your elders will not like it. Today we got seated there again and decided to wait for the other side where the AC wasn't full blast. Its all chill. Friendly, accommodating staff. The food comes fast, like Din Tai Fung. The cost too, is like DTF. Overall, its good, but not worth the higher cost, but the service and cleanliness make it a combined 5 Star. The Kalbi Tang is the star, a must get every single visit.

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4.3(20 reviews)
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Visited here very hungry after bouldering for a couple hours. They keep it nice and warm in here…read morewhich I loved (I noticed a lot of Seattle restaurants don't turn on heating :')). It is set up like a cute korean style bar with small round tables which make sharing easier. They have a pretty good selection on their menu and we ordered a couple of items to share. The Rose Ttoekbokki with cheese was very yummy, but it kinda tasted like pasta with rice cakes instead of spaghetti. I think that is the point of this dish, so if you want a more traditional spicy flavor then get the other ttoekbokki option (spicy rice cakes). We still loved this one and the rice cakes were so chewy and delicious. The cheese corn was very yummy and exactly what you would expect. It pairs perfectly with the other dishes. My friends also shared the Seafood ramen and Beef bulgogi. They liked both dishes. One of our favorite things were the side dishes actually! The tofu was so yummy, and the bean sprouts were so crunchy and well seasoned. We even asked for extra! The only aspect that makes it difficult to come more often is the price point. Since the dishes are so big and shareable, it is easy to split amongst a group, but it is a little less affordable to come here for dinner and drinks.

A cozy little Korean bar! There aren't that many tables, but I enjoyed this vibe. Service was quite…read morefast on Saturday evening. We ordered: -Fish cake soup: pretty good, the soup had a good depth in flavor and I liked the variety in fish cake. Perfect for a rainy day. -Tteokbokki: was a bit spicy and the rice cake was chewy and cooked well. I've had better sauce though. -kimchi pancake: wasn't our favorite. Was a bit too thick and had too much batter - I like these to be more crispy and thin. Overall, a fun place for a casual Korean bar food.

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Came here for dinner around 7:30pm and didn't have to wait long, which was nice. We ordered the…read moreBrisket Sullungtang with wheat flour noodles and the food came out pretty quickly. Everything was really delicious! The soup was rich and comforting. The side dishes were also great and paired really well with the meal. Overall, both the staff and food were all authentic. It's a great spot for Korean comfort food and I'd definitely come back again!

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4.3(341 reviews)
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Solid place to grab Korean food in Ballard, despite it being one of the only Korean restaurants in…read morethis area (that I'm aware of). Have been in a few times and have had a solid experience each time. Fairly small place and not THAT many tables. You order at the counter and then sit down. It's self serve for water, silverware, and complimentary barley tea, which is nice. Both times the customer service when ordering was fine but not super friendly. I was the one saying "hello" first and saying "how are you?" before the cashier said anything. Kind of awkward/standoffish but not a dealbreaker when the food is good. Most recently I had the kimchi jigae, which was relatively spicy, even when I asked for less spicy (and they said they could accommodate). I'd say it was like 2-3 stars. Flavor was great though and it was a decent portion (for $17) and satisfying. Also, a pretty wide range of menu options, despite it being a small place. There were 4 complimentary banchan dishes (napa kimchi, cucumber kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, and fish cakes). Note that I don't think there are free refills like other places... maybe you can ask but I didn't see anyone doing so. For 1-2 people, it's a relatively generous amount. Also, only certain dishes come with the banchan, so be sure to read the menu carefully if you are wanting the banchan.

This spot is a hidden gem in Ballard. It's not the best Korean food I've had but definitely has all…read morethe comfort food you need for a cold day if you don't want to drive far out to fed way or Lynnwood. Seafood pancake was crispy and paired well with the dipping sauce. Banchan was on point but galbi was a bit on the sweeter side + had a bit too much fat and soondubu tasted more like kimchi jiggae. Overall tho, fair prices & good selection of Korean comfort food!

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4.0(386 reviews)
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Under new ownership. This place was very welcoming and the staff informed us of the new ownership…read moreand menu items upon seating us. The service was great and the waiter explained many of the new dishes to us herself. The food came out very fast after ordering and though there were several other tables full of groups, they also got their food out quick as well. The noise level is moderate, but the high walls on the booths and the partitions between the larger seating area and the table and booth section helps to buffer the noise pollution between the areas. The La kalbi was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. The dish came with a side bowl of rice and assorted bon chon. You could share this dish between a group of 2-3 or individually order it and be fulfilled.

Hae-Nam Kalbi recently had a grand opening, which has been since April 2026. I heard there are new…read moreowners and wanted to check it out. I have dined here before so the interiors isn't too different just small changes. Let's jump to the food- I ordered the galbitang and it came with 10 different banchan. Which is a nice surprise since some restaurants aren't as generous in the banchan. The galbitang was so flavorful for a "clear" soup and the meat was tender. It also included a good portion of meat. I've tried galbitang at other places, but there was an umami that many didn't have. All the banchan were flavorful too, I thought the kimchi had a good balance as sometimes it can be a bit on the saltier side. Service was great too, the sever was friendly and checked often. When I went, it was just me then a couple arrived. There was a delay with their order so she provided some mandu on the house while their order was being prepared. Once they received their order, I heard the couple tell the sever that everything was very good multiple times- their food did look good! I recommend checking this place out especially with the new ownership. Menu looks similar from previous owners, but will for sure go back and try something else!

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