DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE!! My husband and I found this place by chance and thought we'd give it a shot. I'm so glad we did! We ordered the Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteok-bokki) which was soo good! If you like mochi you will like this! It's slightly firmer in texture but it's deliciously bouncy and the sauce is mildly spicy and full of flavor. We also ordered the Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables w/Beef (Japchae) these are savory noodles with no spice with various sautéed veggies. They claim both of these are appetizers but they are huge portions! We also ordered the Grilled Pork Belly. They said this is their specialty and OH BOY IS IT!! They bring a grill/hot plate thing to your table and cook the pork belly right there next to you! They also bring out all sorts of sides such as kimchi, fresh lettuce, picked cucumber, cooked mushrooms, fish cakes, garlic, bean sprouts, lettuce with what I believe was gochujang sauce on top, flakey sea salt and possibly more if I'm remembering incorrectly. They even give you suggestions on how to eat it and it was the MOST DELICIOUS DISH! I am not a fan of fatty meat (and I ordered pork belly, I know!) but they crisp it up so nicely in the pan that I did not notice the fat. The plain meat by itself with a little sea salt on top was Divine but when you add it with some sautéd onion, garlic, bean sprouts, and kimchi on fresh lettuce..... there are no words for how delicious that is! And that is just the food! The customer service was phenomenal and the atmosphere was chill and cozy. Moral of my story is, EAT HERE! Give this place a try and I'm sure they won't disappoint you. 20/10 would recommend! I will be back because this place is GOLD! read more

We tried ssam for the first time here at Ssam King (rebranded from Korean Tofu King?) and really enjoyed our experience! My husband and I ordered the grilled pork belly which seems to be their specialty, and it comes on a hot plate with bean sprouts, onions, and kimchi. They walked us through how to eat everything, and then it was go time! The pork belly was cooked nicely, and it paired well with the lettuce wraps and all the fixings. I really liked that you can choose how you want each bite to taste by adding or removing different elements -- makes it fun! The amount of food was also just right for the two of us. read more

Korean Tofu King - Grilled pork belly - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I saw a deal for this dish online and just knew I had to try it. Korean Tofu King has recently rebranded to Ssam King and had a weekday special where their grilled pork belly is $5 off. I went with my dad to get the grilled pork belly, which includes kimchi, onions, and sprouts. The banchan included fish cake, sprouts, garlic, kimchi, cucumbers, and potato salad. They also provide a side salad, lettuce wraps, and ssamjang. We also got a soju flight to pair with the meal. The workers cut up the pork belly and tell you how to eat it. I loved pairing it with the garlic, kimchi, and onions. The special sauce makes it so much better too. The pork belly could've been more tender but overall I enjoyed this meal. They also have other dishes like this such as galbijim read more

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The food is the best! The bibimbap was excellent and the pageon was so delicious. The ban Chan was the best I have had in TX. The ambiance was like sitting in your dining room and servers show up and drop delicious food and drinks on your table. The servers were prompt and the prices were reasonable. This restaurant changed their name to Ssam King and the manager was on top of everything. Will definitely be back! read more

The owner is such a sweet and kind person, you can tell he has a big heart. The food here is absolutely outstanding! It's such a hidden gem though, so it always looks quiet and I feel bad seeing it empty. I usually drive 1 hour just to eat here and I'm literally addicted. Highly recommend the bibimbap and japchae - amazing! The bulgogi is also so good. Please support him! read more

Wow this place is so good! I can't wait to go back. I will totally get their grilled pork belly for two again!! So fun to be able to eat it with the lettuce wraps and the cook on the pork belly is perfection! They explain how to eat it and cook it for you. The soondobu was decent though my medium spice was not that spicy and felt more like mild so I'm going for spicy next time! Altogether a wonderful experience! read more

Korean Tofu King - Grilled Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

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The food was really good! The servers were really nice and they brought the food and sides really quick! There wasn't a whole lot of people inside but was cozy. Definitely recommend the bulgogi it was sooooo good read more

Had a great dining experience here! Service was quick and warm. We really enjoyed the fishcake, spicy cucumbers, bean sprouts and kimchi from the banchans. There doesn't seem to be free refills just as a heads up. The seafood pancake really blew me away. I expected a high quality dish but the edges on this pancake were so crunchy and delicious, it was filled with a good amount of seafood too! We got the grilled pork belly to share between 2 ppl and it was more than enough food. The server helped to cook it and I flipped it a bit more to really render out the fat. The combo with onions, bean sprouts and kimchi worked amazingly well together. The dish comes with Samjang and salt and pepper dipping sauces. Would highly recommend this spot! Get the warm barley tea for a nice start to your meal. read more

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Great food, great service, and great ambience. This place serves a variety of Korean food! They also have a good variety of side dishes which were all delicious. First, we got a combo which was the galbi and the assorted tofu soup. It comes with an egg and rice. We also got the beef soup which is really good as well. It has noodles and the beef was very tender. Then we got the grilled pork belly which was made right in front of us. It was very rich and savory with crispy edges. Overall this restaurant was very nice and I would come here again! read more

Korean Tofu King - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

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At Korean Tofu King you can expect authentic Korean ambiance, service and cuisine. Everything my mother and I had was soul good (yes I mean soul lol). I do have to ask though what is in the salad dressing??? It's seriously so addicting. If you're used to Korean BBQ, this is a different vibe. While you can order some grill top options, they're best known for their combo meal that comes with a protein, rice, assorted vegetables and a soft tofu soup of choice (kimchi, seafood, assorted etc). It's what I recommend you do if trying them for the first time so that way you get a bit of everything, and is even better if you're with multiple people that don't mind sharing. I also recommend their lemonade. It was super refreshing with just enough sweetness to it. read more

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My friend and I stopped by Korea Tofu King for the first time and had a nice experience. We were seated quickly, and the menu had the usual Korean favorites. The seafood pancake was crisp and tasty, and the portions were great. Service and atmosphere were both good, nothing super unique, but a solid place overall. read more

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The service was amazing and the food was good for the most part. My favorite dish was the Seafood Pancake. I didn't care for the Pork Belly as it was surprisingly dry. I really liked the soup I had but forgot what it's called. They bring you lots of side dishes and that's always a bonus. read more

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Grilled Pork Belly was so good! Phone did not eat first... I did . Amazing service 10/10 read more

Korean Tofu King - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

They had big portions, were generous with side dishes (kimchi, bean sprouts), and were open late. Would recommend!

This place is so good! Total hidden gem. My wife and kids had the kalbi jim and loved it, super flavorful and tender. I went with the spicy kimchi tofu soup and it was amazing. The spice level was perfect, any hotter would've been too much. The banchan was also really tasty, and the service was great too. Definitely recommend coming to check it out! read more

Korean Tofu King - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

I was excited to try a Korean restaurant in Plano but I was really disappointed... I came here for Friday lunch. My friend ordered the beef bento box and I ordered the spicy pork and tofu soup combo. The sides that came with the bento box were the same side dishes that came out. The beef was all fat and not enough meat. My tofu soup was bland and spicy pork was just ok. They should really should make more effort to make the bento box worthwhile. Add gyoza and small Korean panckakes, and salad. Those don't cost much. And you can even make the tofu soup smaller but with more flavor. Portions were good and service was good. Not sure if I would be back. read more

First time here, and it won't be the last! This easily became a top restaurant. Their banchan are fresh and delicious, and they were generous. I also like that they offer salad as one of them. The tofu soup comes with rice in a hot bowl (just like at Cho Dang). I got medium spicy but might go for spicy next time. I do slightly prefer this meal here over Cho Dang. They were so sweet and checked on us a couple of times. There were plenty of seatings/tables. read more

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I was a customer of The Gogi for years at this location, but they retired! KOREAN TOFU KING is the new Korean diner at this address. "Tofu King" has a really big menu, not just TOFU. This place is very neat & clean. Staff is very courteous & helpful. The Kim Chee Beef soup with Tofu was tasty & filling. The Ban Chan was so fresh, maybe the best I ever ate! A small Caesar Salad was a bonus, with delicious dressing. Other diners around me were Korean and a table of Chinese ladies, enjoying conversation while dining. KPOP video was up on the giant big screen, but not loud at all. There is a "private section in the front, ask the staff if you can have quiet spot. This is right along Frontage Road of 75 Central XPWY southbound in Plano, Texas, in small parking lot next to Shipley Donuts & Jersey Mike. (Avoid frontage road by turning behind Shipley's from Chisholm Trail.) read more

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The food was delicious ,fresh and probably the best I had in Texas . Service was quick and super nice, you sit your self too. The ambiance was clean traditional and very inviting. Can't wait to come back and bring my friends read more

Korean Tofu King - Beef Bulgogi Lunch - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

Food - 4 Service - 5 Value - 5 We came here a few weeks ago and with the 20% for their grand opening, it was a good value with large portions. Some of the menu items needed updating (e.g., no croaker, but a egg pancake was substituted instead -- we actually preferred the egg pancake anyhow). Their vegetable tofu soup also said that it included mushrooms, but we didn't find any...and then when we asked about it they said it doesn't come with mushrooms. Service was great and staff took feedback and passed it on to the owner. The decor still has some things that say "The Gogi" on it so it's a little confusing when you first walk in and see that. read more

Excellent savory authentic Korean dining experience. Great host and atmosphere. Highly recommended read more

Ordered the tteokbokki and galbitang for takeout. The teokbokki was good, but the galbitang was extremely dark and salty. I've never had galbitang this salty and dark (it's supposed to be light and clear). I had to water it down until it was finally palatable but now the flavor is also watered down too. For $22, the soup should not be like this. read more

Korean Tofu King - Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I've been here several times and usually sit on the window side. Food is consistent and delicious. My only complaint is the slight sewage smell when you first walk in and the gnats. Also drinks are not refilled timely and they are slow to check on you. read more

The staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive, and the restaurant itself is clean and spacious. My meal was served hot and arrived quickly. I ordered the dumpling tofu soup; while the flavor was a bit mild for my taste, overall it was a pleasant experience. read more

Authentic Korean cuisine. They serve a lot of side dish. Worth the money. Staff is approachable. Good ambience. read more

Korean Tofu King - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

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This use to be The Gogi. They're under new management and it's good! The food was very well made. Galbi was tender and flavorful. Beef bulgogi was not overly salty and was also tender. The soups are a must try! They're huge portions that packs a punch. We did 2 combos with a side of rice cakes and had leftovers for dinner. I would highly recommend this place. Korean food this good that's not in Carrollton is difficult to find. They're new and only open for 3 months at this time of visit. Give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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Worst Korean tofu stew I've ever had in my entire life. Not an exaggeration. I'm also Korean btw. So I went with my husband and MIL. Both of them ordered medium spice level, and I ordered spicy spice level. I assume that spicy should be spicier than medium, but I guess not. When I ordered with the Korean lady, I had my finger pointed at the word "spicy" on the menu but I said the word in Korean. Anyways, she said it back to me in English and said "spicy" so I said yes. Btw, I ordered a spicy small intestine tofu stew. When my soup came out, the broth was clear white broth. There was absolutely zero spice in it. I should have taken a picture of that but I didn't. I told the servers about it and they took it back to add some spice to the soup- no big deal. They brought the soup back.. but the only problem that I can see is that my soup is now the color that would be between mild and medium (based on my husband and MIL's soup color). I also tried it and it barely has any spice.. in fact, my husband's medium is spicier than mine. Another thing that sucks is that the intestine overcooked slightly when they went back to boil it longer to add spice in. I flagged down a lady and explained that my husband got medium, I got spicy, and that my husband's medium is spicier than my spicy dish.. and then she asked if I want more spice. I said yes. She proceeds to squirt sweet capsaicin sauce into a sauce dish and hands it to me. What am I supposed to do with this? Yes, capsaicin sauce is super spicy but I expect my Korean tofu stew to be properly seasoned.. which doesn't mean I should be just pouring a bunch of capsaicin into my soup. I expect it to be Korean pepper flakes, chili peppers, and maybe even some Korean pepper paste (not sure how they make theirs, but any of these would be common). The soup was unappetizing & I know for a fact that if their own family member showed up, that they wouldn't serve this to them. They should have started over. I barely ate my soup because it was so bland, tasteless, watery, and the intestine was too chewy like gum. When asking for the check, they asked if I wanted to a to-go box, I just said no. We typically tip well, but only ended up tipping 15% here for subpar service and experience. read more

Come here y'all! It's so good and the owner is a sweet older man. They rebranded under a different name but the location is still the same. We ordered the bulgogi, super yummy. The portions are really big and the side dishes were good. read more

I only went to the Gogi a few times and didn't think the food or the service was worth the money. I have been to Korean Tofu King many times. I have ordered the beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi, chicken bulgogi, and kalbi ribs. All were great and not overly sweet. If you like spicy pork bulgogi, they will add extra spices to it. The Korean side dishes are excellent, offering a generous selection that includes cabbage, radish, cucumber kimchi, and bean sprouts. Service is impressive even when busy. This is my go-to Korean restaurant in Plano. read more

Korean Tofu King - Salad and side dishes. - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

The bbq ribs was delicious, the seafood pancake is ok because they didn't have enough topping and the shrimp is so tiny. I wish they can add big shrimp and squid, i don't mind paying extra $$. The rice is not good, it sooo sticky. Service so slow, nobody comes to our table the whole time we were there even though the place is empty. read more

Their tofu soup was average. There are definitely better places in the area for tofu soup. Only thing I would recommend is their Pork Belly plate. read more

Food and service were excellent. Top notch bonchon dishes. Nice environment too. Would highly recommend

This restaurant changed management 5 months ago and we went here for the first time today! It was a wonderful experience. The food portions were big and side dishes were very yummy and plentiful. The servers and workers were also really helpful and nice. Will come back! read more

Korean Tofu King - Spicy Goat Soup & Tofu Soup (Beef, Clam, Shrimp) - Korean Near Me - Plano, Texas

The food was really delicious, and service was excellent. Got the hot stone bibimbap and a tofu soup/Kalbi combo. Everything was great. Can't wait to come back! read more

The food and service was absolutely amazing. The food came out promptly and was delicious! I will definitely comeback.

This is a favorite of ours! The bulgoggi and pork belly are so good! They cooked the pork belly at our table just right. The bulgoggi here has the best flavor to it. All of the little side are on point. We come here every couple of weeks. The staff here is helpful without being over bearing. I would definitely recommend! read more

We enjoyed wonderful food and a wonderful service! It is always a nice place to come for a meal. My mom enjoyed the galbi lunch box and my favorite soup is Yukgejang-spicy beef noodle and vegetable soup. The side dishes are tasty and fresh. This is one of my go to restaurant in Plano! read more

They give many side dishes: radish, omelet, lettuce, bean sprouts, kimchi, cucumber, fish cake, seaweed, and another one that I can't remember. We ordered the tofu soup and bulgogi combo, which were small, but with all the sides and rice, we couldn't finish! We also got the bibimbap, and it was very big compared to other Korean restaurants. The employees are very kind and helped guide me on how to eat the rice. read more

The gopochung tofu soup and the ribs are soooooo good! And the banchans were so good and lots of variety!!! Service is awesome, will be coming back! read more

Food was awesome! We had galbi, kimchi tofu soup, and seafood pancake, and all were very flavorful! Great service!