This is a well-known local joint among Koreans in la Crescenta. Always get Kalbi and naemgmyun combo here & they are well know for their katsu, as well. The food here has a unique flavor: definitely modern tasting Korean flavors that kind of pop compared to similar restaurants. My mom loves this place as well. They do everything well :) read more

To-go Ordering: Call 2 hours ahead. There's a fair chance no one will answer so call again every 10 minutes. Expect your order to be 10 minutes late at pickup time. Staff has always been friendly and considerate to make sure the order is complete but "trust and verify" The food has always been delicious which is why we frequent Miso Tofu. Our favorite is #45 Stewed beef spare ribs - mild spicy, large I prefer to-go because the seating is a bit too cozy for my preference, though others are okay with it. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Menu - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

I LOVE TOFU SOUP! this place was quite busy when we walked in but we were seated immediately. parking was pretty narrow and limited in the adjacent spots but there were so many people i think they just park on the streets and walk, it's not very far. ambiance is cool they had an aquarium for me to stare at. i really liked the both of my beef tofu soup. it was served with purple rice which was pretty cool. we also ordered the rice cakes with ramen noodles and that was actually pretty spicy, spicer than my medium-level spice broth. but super good! the chicken in the combo was delicious and sizzling as well. overall i don't really have anything negative to say. servers were attentive and were more than accommodating to replace one of our items when the lid of the vinegar dispenser flew off and turned my friends cold noodles into vinegar soup essentially. big fan! read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - beef tofu soup - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

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Came for the mul naengmyeon (which is just labeled "cold noodle" in english on the menu) since it's a hot summer day. it was literally so good! the service was fast and friendly. the environment was super casual. it is a great local spot. can't wait to come back to try their sundubu which it seems they are known for. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - mul naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodle) - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

Whoever said good sondubu is only available in Ktown or BCD?! I always crave sondubu when it's cold, when I'm feeling under the weather, or honestly just in general. This is my go-to spot in the area whenever that craving hits, and I genuinely think it's one of the best. The biggest plus for me is that I don't have to drive to Ktown. This restaurant also has its own parking lot, which is a bonus, but parking around the area in general isn't too hard either. The place is small so it can get busy, but the wait is usually never that bad. The food is really good and tastes homey and comforting. It seems like a family-owned business, so the vibe feels really cozy. The staff are also super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

Parking was a breeze. Once we arrived we were immediately offered a table. There was a wide selection of options to choose from. I ordered the seafood tofu soup spicy. And the BBQ Beef Ribs. The sides provided were delicious and bottomless. The servers constantly kept asking if we wanted more sides. The inside was upbeat and they offer Karaoke. Our food quickly came out and despite being busy with a restaurant full of people the servers did an axing job ensuring everything was to our liking. I absolutely love this place!!!! read more

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The food is healing to the soul after a five day work week. Once I finish at 5pm every Friday my husband I would dash over to Miso Tofu. The banchans tease the palate while we wait for our soups, fish and beef dishes. Servings are quite generous. They replenish the banchans in between. The staff are sooooooo nice and accommodating. The restaurant's ambiance is charming and homey and clean. I always look forward to the next visit. read more

This is a Korean restaurant that I like to go from time to time. They're reasonably priced, and the food is pretty good. Now they have a small tablet on each table where you can place the order yourself. Whenever you need more of the side dishes, you can let any of the servers know. The parking can be a little tricky since it's on a hilly side with only a few spots. They have a break time from 2:30-4:30, so be sure you're there during the business hours. read more

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Food is super authentic... honestly tasted better than the tofu soup I tried in Korea. Every order comes with side dishes and there's a station for water or hot barley tea... the kimchi beef tofu soup was so yummy and such a comfort food and the bulgogi was perfectly seasoned and tender so delicious! Service was helpful and kind. Not trendy or cutesy inside, pretty practical appearance and the parking isn't great although there is a few parking spaces it's mostly street parking. I will be bringing more people to eat here! read more

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I ordered beef intestine tofu soup. It was really good! Definitely will go back for lunch and dinner with my husband. Service is 5 star , ambiance is 5 star. read more

I ordered the Spicy Tofu soup to go, and it did not disappoint! The spicy was super spicy, and the blood red soup color said it all. A lot of places don't make the soup as spicy, and tone it down. If you're looking for the typical spice, go with medium. I love that it comes with purple rice, and the sides tasted straight from a mom's kitchen in Korea. Authentic flavor and a nice size portion as well. The hostess helping me was really sweet, and my order was ready in less than 10 min. I'll be back! But will prob go with medium spice next time ^^ read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Spicy kimchi tofu soup! The blood red color gives an idea how spicy it was aka super spicy :) - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

Great lunch specials. One of the best tofu soup spots in La Crescenta Montrose area. My go to spots when I don't want to go out to ktown. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

Never fail! I haven't been here in over a month. That's very unusual but medical issues. I'm back for our go-to never fail delicious Korean BBQ and tofu soup. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - That's right! Lol - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

Food 10/10 Service 5/10 Ambiance 10/10 Food is phenomenal if ur into variety of soups this is definitely the place to go. The appetizers they bring on the house are pretty good as well portions are small but on a bright note they don't mind to bring extras when u ask. Didn't have a chance to snap pictures because we were all so hungry we started grubbing as soon as food came. Whatever u do don't forget to order the short ribs because it was probably one of the best I've had thus far. Also I ordered spicy chicken because I'm not a soupy type of person and it was so well flavored and so delicious. Service was not the best but I guess it didn't help that no one spoke English but just being an honest yelper. Probably would order to go but not sit here for next time. read more

I love the food here--sides, meat, soup! The service is fast, and the staff is accommodating. It can be another go-to place if you are craving Korean cuisine for lunch or dinner. In the afternoon, they open at 4:30 p.m. We ordered the small intestine tofu soup and ribs. The ambiance is simple and pretty organized. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Small intestine soup, ribs, purple rice, and sides - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

To be honest, we had never heard of Miso Tofu until we looked up "Korean Tofu" while driving east on the 118, heading back to the San Gabriel Valley. We had a craving and after looking at the pics we decided to try out Miso. We did not expect to find the little shop so packed! And as we waited, car after car pulled up and one occupant would jump out and check how long the wait was. It was pretty obvious this was a regular spot for local Korean families and we knew we would be in for a treat. The server made us feel like one of those regulars as he answered all our questions and guided us to our choices. The room felt cozy and warm and that's exactly how the galbi made us feel too. This was classic Korean food done well and we balanced the warmth out with some spicy cold noodles. We loved it all and it was simply better than the Korean Tofu shops we have around us. It's a bit of a drive for us but we will definitely be back. read more

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Service was extremely kind and great! Food was amazing, tofu soup was delicious and hit the spot. Fried dumplings are a must have. We even got two orders of dumplings because they were so good. Seafood tofu soup was delicious as well as the beef rib tofu. read more

I had lunch here recently, ordering one of my favorite Korean entrees, Yukgaejang ("Spicy Beef Soup"). I was happy to see it come with purple rice, which I enjoy much more than white. The Yukgaejang among the best I've had recently, with a hearty, spicy broth, and lots of ingredients. My husband ordered Kimchi Kalguksu ("Home-style Noodle Soup"). He said the broth was the right level of spiciness for him, and the noodles were just the right firmness. He wished it had a bit more Kimchi in it and maybe more than one rice cake slice. But, he was happy with what he ate. I've noticed that in most Korean restaurants, the number and amount of Ban Chan has shrunk. We were given only 4 Ban Chan dishes here, and the amount was nowhere near enough for our group of 4. However, they were more than willing to refill Ban Chan when we finished one, so the initial amount given didn't matter. The Ban Chan was tasty, and fresh. Service was good. The restaurant was full when we arrived, so it did take a while to order and get our food, but the wait was relatively short given how busy it was. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Kimchi Kalguksu (Home-style noodle soup) - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

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This was our second time to this restaurant. The food and services were excellent! We enjoyed their side dishes a lot and the waiters were kind enough to kept bringing us more. read more

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This place is a gem. All the food was delicious. You can tell it was authentic by the clientele. The service was great .

I like the food overall but I had some issues with the service, mainly by the main and only older server (not sure if he's related to the owner). The fact that he's always there discourages me from going back and I'm not the only one. I feel rushed to free the table, meaning as soon as I'm done eating, I feel rushed to get up and leave. My family had another situation when the old server actually told us flat out to leave because there were people waiting. Note: we had just finished eating!!! How rude is that?? And another situation when this same old server asked my husband to pay ahead of time because it was getting close to 8:30 pm. The food had just arrived at the table and immediately we were asked to pay. Why should we be touching cash before starting to eat? This server is just unbelievable!!! Clueless, rude, unprofessional, needs to go. He is pushing customers away and it's a shame because I enjoy their food. And recently I felt rushed again by this same server! As I was almost done with my meal , a couple walks in and he tells them that my table will be available soon. Note: there were other empty tables but apparently my table location must have been the best. I cannot stand this server! I would love to go there more often but his presence is a big turn off. read more

Great Korean food. Have loved everything I have ordered. So have my other family members. Highly recommend.

I LOVE this Korean BBQ place! The food here is so good and they have great service. They are always kind to the customers and are very speedy. The restaurant is super cute.Overall, a great place to enjoy some Korean BBQ with great service and a cozy feel. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

I frequently go to Miso Tofu with my family whenever we are craving Korean food, and this resturant never disappoints. The food is always so good, I love ordering the pork cutlet + udon combo, as well as the seafood noodles. Their food is very comforting! One worker always rememebers my family and I and always greets us, and even remembers my dads name, so sweet!! He also gives me and my brother gummy bears when we recieve our check. Love this place :)) read more

Get the cold noodles at Miso! I came here for the 3rd time yesterday with my husband and mother-in-law, and we all greatly enjoyed our cold noodles (mul naengmyeon). I prefer the mul naengmyeon to the bibim naengmyeon because it has more of the refreshing broth, but both are good. We also ordered the charcoal grilled pork ribs yesterday, and they were saucy, lightly charred, and sweet/spicy. The banchan is always delicious, and we got hot barley tea instead of ice water. The servers are always nice and courteous, and we love the cute fish tank and seeing lots of local Korean families dine-in as well. Will be back whenever I am craving cold noodles! read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Charcoal grilled pork ribs and cold noodles (mul naengmyeon) - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

First time here and the dishes we ordered were delicious! Mool naengmyun and bibim naengmyun with bul-gogi. (Cold noodles with broth, cold, spicy noodles and marinated beef). Korean restaurant choices in the La Crescenta, La Cañada, Tujunga and Montrose are just got a killer spot to check out. Looking forward to exploring more of their menu items in the future. Check the business hours. They close after lunch service and reopen for dinner. Parking is very tight. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Bibim naengmyun - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

Such yummy food, a local hidden gem! Give this spot a try if you're craving Korean cuisine! The staff were very friendly and very cleanly.

One of the best restaurants in tujunga no doubt in my mind. Food is amazingly good here, I often get the mackerel , which has never disappointed, comes with rice and side dishes. I like the ambience a lot, the staff is really friendly but not fake-nice. Genuine. Just chill and nice to be around. My partner and I come here at least once a week. Highly recommended read more

What I get usually: Mixed Tofu Soup medium Side note: this is my favorite tofu restaurant, however, I will try not to biased Food - 4 stars The Mixed Tofu Soup is great. 5 stars. I love it. However, the combination (tofu soup with X item) is awful. The soup doesn't taste right at all. Would not recommend it! 3 stars. Everything else is pretty good. I would give it a 4 stars on average. Ultimately 4 stars. Food for price - 3 stars Nothing exceptional on the pricing. Just the average price, therefore, an average rating. 3 stars. Service - 4.5 stars Speed - 4 stars - Average speed. Doesn't come out really fast, however, it is not slow either. Thus 3 stars. However, the waiters speed when you ask them over is REALLY fast. 5 stars. Service - 5 stars - I don't understand the hate sometimes... from what I've seen the waiters are fast, nice, and even takes care of the little kids (giving little treats to them) Ambiance - 3.5 stars Home ambiance. Feels a bit small, nothing over the top. A little over average so 3.5 stars. Ultimately 3.75 stars. Above average for most places. read more

I went for lunch with friends and we were the only white people there. I had some trouble deciding what to get. The menu is huge! I ended up getting the beef soup. First comes pretty purple rice plus little bowls of kimchi and other add ons. One was fish slivers. My beef soup had broth, beef slices, a few noodles and glass noodles. It was good but not magical. With tax and tip it was a $20 bowl of soup! My friends enjoyed theirs more than i did. I was afraid to order many of the dishes that were spicy. And they close between 2:30-4:30 so they kicked us out. read more

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The galbi was very flavorful and the tofu soup paired very well with the purple rice! I just wish there were more side dishes read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Galbi - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

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A+++ Tofu bibimbab Was SO amazing and perfect! The kimchi sides are my absolute favorite. Place was packed and most were Korean families and couples so I figured I am in the right spot. Even thiugh they were full, they made a little table for just me. Cusromer service was excellent Parking is convenient Prices are spectacular Obviously Im having my next wedding here. read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - So good! You dont need meat to have fun! - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

Drove by here so many times and finally decided to give it a try today. Food was surprisingly pretty good! I ordered the spicy pork and tofu soup combo and both were pretty delicious. Spicy seafood stir noodle was also delicious too. Seafood tasted fresh and portion was large. I like spicy food so their spicy level was just right for me but if you can't handle spicy food well, you can ask them to make it less spicy. Overall, I think this spot definitely deserves a visit if you are in the area! read more

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We have been here so many times and it never disappoints! The service is always nice and cheerful. The food is amazing! My parents say that the tofu soup is good, and I think that the fried pork is awesome. Easily recommend! read more

Went to try the galbi and mul naengmyun today. Everyone working there was super friendly, and the food was great. The naengmyun broth was rich and tasty, and the galbi and side dishes were all delicious. Definitely going back. read more

This is one of the best restaurants I've been to. Friendly staff and amazing food. My husband and I frequent this place nearly every week because the food is simply out of this world. The owner and staff remembered us by the second time we came in. Love it! read more

Miso Tofu Bbq - Beef bulgogi, tofu soup, spicy rice cakes (now served with ramen noodles), and a pork cutlet. - Korean Near Me - La Crescenta, California

Amazing local restaurant with really great servers. The food is always 10/10, and i definitely recommend!!!!

This review is focused on the service, not the food. A couple of months ago, my wife, 4-year-old daughter, parents, and I dined here for lunch and ordered four dishes. Everything went smoothly until we finished our meal and paid the bill, leaving a 15% tip. As we were about to leave and get into our car, the owner approached us and asked my wife why we hadn't left an 18% tip. I was confused by this interaction as I was busy getting my daughter into her car seat. My wife explained that he was asking for a higher tip. His rude and abrupt demeanor left us feeling uncomfortable, and his comment, "That's fine, whatever," only added to our confusion and sense of being talked down to. We left the restaurant feeling humiliated. While I never want to speak ill of a business, especially during tough times, I will not be returning to this restaurant due to how we were treated. read more

Came with a large group. The place has a small/cozy dining area so we are grateful they accommodated our group. The service is decent: they check on us frequently but I think they need perhaps a couple more staff as they sometimes forget what we asked for so multiple requests need to be made. We found some of the water served need to be recleaned as there were particulates on/in them. However the food is fairly good. Think comfort food. The dumplings are well flavored and they pan fried them until they are nice and crispy. The meats also are very well flavored and tender- we had beef ribs, bulgolgi, and spicy pork. Everything came out piping hot. We had a couple of the soups and they were also very rich in flavor. I think overall a good experience and I would come back if I'm in the area. read more

Went here to catch up with a friend and we were told to speak quieter. There were only two other tables far from us and we weren't even that loud. I have been to far louder and robust Korean restaurants so it just seemed odd for the owner to ask us to tone it down. It's just uncomfortable to enjoy a meal when you are supposed to be silent the whole time. read more