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Tofu 101

4.1 (349 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, Taiwanese, Delis
Open • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Classy
Quiet
Good for kids

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Malinee S.

Fan Tuan sticky rice roll: A delicious combination of crispy Chinese donut, preserved cabbage, and pork floss wrapped inside purple sticky rice. The textures are amazing, and the flavors are savory and well-balanced.

My receipt here.
Nami N.

Fantastic spot for fresh purple rice rolls and authentic soy milk! ​I recently stopped by Tofu 101 after a while and was reminded why this place is a local favorite. It's a small shop with a great variety of affordable items, and while it's take-out only, the service is incredibly efficient despite the steady stream of customers. ​The highlight of my visit was the Purple Rice Roll. Made with a blend of black and white rice, pork floss, pickled mustard & turnip, and a Chinese donut (you-tiao), it has a perfect balance of flavors. I love that they make it fresh to order in the back, so you get that wonderful crispy texture from the donut against the chewy rice. ​I also picked up several other items to go: * ​Unsweetened Soy Milk (Half Gallon): A staple for me. * ​Steamed Veggie Bun and Meat & Chive Bun: Both were delicious and very satisfying. * ​Pork Buns (4-pack from the fridge): These are great to have on hand for a quick meal. ​The buns are generously filled and offer great value for the price. If you're looking for authentic, tasty, and reasonably priced snacks or light meals, this place is definitely worth a visit!

Fantuan
Christian-Immanuel C.

Tucked away in a small plaza with a bit of parking. When coming inside, very much gives off small market vibe where you want to pop in, grab your food and drinks, and pop out. Greeted by friendly staff and was recommended a hot soy milk drink which was very delicious, silky, and warming the Fantuan was absolutely delicious with its mixtures of texture from the softness to the crunch and the that outer layer of pork floss to give it that added texture. It's definitely something you want to get fresh. I wish they served it on weekdays also. A craving I am constantly having now because this is the only place I personally know that has them.

Veggie bun
Huong L.

I been here a few times now and it's a good place to go for some nostalgic food. There's a nice parking lot so you don't have to worry about parking. The place is pretty small as it's mainly take out so no seating. Service is good. The cashier is there to answer your questions and grab some of the food that you want. I had their buns before and it was ok. Definitely need more flavors or some sauce. The fan tuan was also good but need more flavors. It wasn't as sturdy as it fell apart pretty fast. I got their egg tarts this time and they are huge. It's not your typical egg tarts. The crust is a sugar crust but they made it deep so you get a good amount of egg custard on there. It's different but pretty good. Price is pretty reasonable as well.

Braised pork and rice, comes with egg, tofu, and pickled daikon
Leilani Q.

I love this shop! I have only tried a little of their selection, but mostly everything I've tried I have liked. Soy milk: depending on the day I like both their hot and cold soy milk. Tastes fresh and much tastier than T&T soy milk Fan tuan: I like their rice texture, tasty filling, and I also think Tofu 101's fan tuan is much better than T&T's I don't always compare, but I just had to say that their stuff is so tasty! Can't recommend this shop enough for some Taiwanese goodies

Fantuan
Kathryn O.

Definitely recommend coming here and supporting the smaller shop, I prefer their fantuan over the ones at T&T next-door. This shop is in a small strip where there's ample parking and functions as a small grocery where there's other baked goods like egg tarts, buns, frozen sticky rice, and dumplings. I always grab soy milk when I'm here too. It tastes like the soy milk I had in Asia. The American grocery store's soy milk tastes different and is never the same.

Fan tuan the size of a burrito
Angela W.

Tofu 101 is an OG asian grocer with amazing hot foods. My friend and I dropped by for some grab-n-go fan tuan and bao buns. The shop is dim and homey, with shelves and freezers of products. We came early and got our food quickly. The pan fried meat bun was so delicious and clearly hand-made. They tasted just like the ones my grandma used to make. The fan tuan was cheap and large, carbs in carbs sandwiched with some pork floss and pickled veg. I love that they use purple rice, it makes me feel healthier HAHAH. The you tiao inside was super crispy, which provides nice contrast with the soft, fluffy rice. My only nitpick was I wish there was a bit more pickled veg and pork floss, as it was a bit bland. Nonetheless, this was so comforting to eat. I definitely want to try their other hot food offerings and wash them down with their soy milk next time.

Purple rice roll
Katrina D.

Been wanting to try Tofu 101 for so long and finally got to. I got the purple rice roll, chive dumpling, and red bean bun. They were all quite good but didn't stand out as much as I thought it would. The donut in the rice roll was quite hard? Not sure if that's how it's supposed to be, but I was thinking it would be a little chewy. I didn't eat the red bean bun fresh, but it was still good after I wrapped in a wet paper towel and microwaved a few secs. The store itself is quite small, but they have good amount of options. Cashier when I went is good and friendly.

Erin W.

We came around 4 p.m. on a Thursday. They had a variety of food to go. This is not a dine-in restaurant--it's takeout only. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got some Zong Zi and Green Onion and Pork Pan-Fried Buns. Everything was delicious and made with quality, well-portioned ingredients. We'll definitely come back for more. Parking was easy since there was a lot.

Fried vermicelli $9
Piko L.

Delicious! The braised pork bento was perfect in every category---the rice is soft and fresh, the chicken meatballs have a kick of ginger, the steamed veggies are flavorful, and the tea egg is boiled to perfection. This is my go-to when I'm craving this flavor where every section is delicious. The fried vermicelli is also delicious, with egg, mushroom, carrots, cabbage, and meat! Highly recommend stopping by to grab a lunch item to support a small local Asian business! (They also have fresh hot meat buns in cases in the back!)

Lynn L.

I have been waiting to check this place out for a few months now but I have always visited Bellevue on a Sunday when they're closed! This time I came hungry and ready on a Saturday and there were so many options to choose from! They had both sweet and savory tofu pudding options as well as steamed buns in savory and sweet flavors like pork or red bean! I especially loved my rice roll which came with pork floss and purple rice! I think it's my new favorite place for rice rolls. Additionally they also have fluffy and fresh Chinese donuts ready to go! All in all the service was friendly and professional and this is a casual and quick place to grab a few to go items to start your day!

Buns
Charlie T.

This little hole in the wall deli shop sells some tasty snacks that will make you keep on wanting to come back. They have a variety of snacks that are worth trying. We grab a few items including some of their pan fried buns, roasted nuts, purple rice roll, and soymilk. I think the purple rice roll is the most popular item here. It's like a Chinese donut wrapped up with Pork floss, pickled mustard, turnip, abs black/white rice. It is a good snack that you don't often see around town. The pan fried dumplings were also great.

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A go to place to pick up delicious Taiwan food. Best go early in the morning to avoid long lines.

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Love all their food selection and fresh soy milk!! Wish the store was a little bigger.

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Ask the Community - Tofu 101

Any vegan options?

From their website today: Introducing Our New Vegan Dumplings!… 

Are they making tofu now?

No, that's what they told me when I was at the store last month. I haven't seen fresh tofu for a long time.

Anybody knows if the egg tarts will ever be back?

They have it now, I've seen some in the freezer. They told me they will have freshly baked ones on Saturdays.

Are the egg tarts back?

No.

Does anyone know if they're open today?

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