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Tofu House

3.4 (1.5k reviews)
ModerateKorean
Open • 11:00 am - 9:20 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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ban chan dishes
Cindy L.

I've been to Tofu House plenty of times at the Mira Mesa location before it closed, so I was glad to see another location in Convoy. I came here for dinner with a group of friends, and overall, we had a great experience. Parking can be hit or miss since there are so many restaurants in the area. We had about a 10-20 minute wait for a table, but once we were seated, we were given menus and a variety of banchan side dishes. For appetizer, we ordered the Japchae. It was okay as a starter, but it wasn't my favorite. For our main dishes, we ordered the Galbi & Chef's Special Combo, Hot Stone Bulgogi, Hot Stone Meat Party, and Hot Stone Chef's Special. The Hot Stone Crispy Rice was definitely the highlight of the meal! Once mine came out, everyone at the table started copying me and ordering their own versions haha. I had the Hot Stone Bulgogi with brown rice (purple rice), and it arrived steaming hot with two sauces: gochujang and a sweet sauce. They also provide a basket of eggs, which you can crack into your hot stone bowl and let cook. The Galbi was also tasty and came with a bowl of rice. The galbi by itself can be a little greasy, so having it with rice worked perfectly. I also appreciated that they offer both white rice and brown rice (purple rice). Service was fast, the staff was kind, and our water glasses were constantly being refilled. Since the hot stone dishes come out piping hot, we took our time eating, chatting, and enjoying the meal together. It can get pretty noisy depending on the time of day, but it was still easy enough to have a conversation. Overall, a fun spot for a group dinner or just dining with friends, family, or a casual date. I definitely recommend the Hot Stone Crispy Rice. The portion is big enough to share with two people.

391383. Hot Stone Bul Go Gi
Jacob M.

Located in a strip mall with tons of other restaurants. We walked in, and I swear the lady audibly sighed when she saw us, haha. Fair enough, I get it. Still, we were seated and given ice-cold water and banchan very quickly. It was nice and cool inside, although pretty smoky from the hot stones. There also weren't many other people there. I ordered the hot stone bulgogi, which came out quickly and was very flavorful. It stayed super hot throughout the meal, and I loved the crispy rice at the bottom. Cracking your own egg into it was also a nice touch. The price was pretty good, but there was honestly very little meat. The flavors were definitely there, though. More meat and slightly more enthusiastic service would really elevate this place. Some good with the bad, but I'd come back in a pinch because the food itself tasted great.

Bulgogi fried rice
Stephanie B.

Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and ordered the bulgogi fried rice, which was a bit disappointing. The presentation was odd being served on a flat plate. Flavor was ok, and better when I added some of their sauce. My husband got the hot stone bulgogi bowl, which I would have ordered if he didn't. He enjoyed it, but was disappointed that the crispy rice at the bottle got burnt by the time he scraped it up. Same with the hot stone tofu bowl someone else in our party ordered. Service was fine and food came out fast. The bill is handwritten and not really itemized. They have a fairly small indoor space, but a reasonable amount of seating. The parking lot is super tight. We ended up finding street parking a short walk away, but street parking nearby wasn't easy to find either.

Hot stone bulgogi
Mary L.

First time eating here, visited on a Monday around 11 am and was seated right away. Plenty of parking in the plaza but it does share with a few restaurants and I can tell it does get busy during peak hours. Server was friendly and attentive. Husband got the hot stone bulgogi and I got the galbi and white rice. Both so good! The hot stone made the rice and veggies crispy, the galbi was so tender I could use the chopstick to split it. Very flavorful and fair price. Unlimited side dishes as well I believe. Would come back again!

Seafood Hot Stone
Gianina M.

This place is centrally located and it has great quality food. You have street parking and private parking lot. Service is super fast and efficient. Ambiance is simple and relax with lots of tables to sit. It is usually packed, but we came on a Thursday at noon and we were seated super fast. We ordered the Hot Stone Plate Seafood, Bul GO Gi and a Chef's Special. Each plate was delicious, super tasty and you get an egg to be cooked, one egg per plate. I put a 4 star only because we were a group of four and needed split checks and that is something that they don't prefer to do. Maximum 2 checks per table. Great comfort food!

Sharon B.

We usually go to the Tofu House in Mira Mesa but since it closed down, we decided to come to this location for dinner in a weeknight. We were seated right away and orders were promptly taken. The banchan dishes were good but wish they gave us more. Our food came out pretty quickly. We enjoyed the seafood combo and the dumpling tofu soups. The spice levels were good too. Ordered a medium and it wasn't too spicy or too bland for me. I like the egg to crack into my tofu soup too. Parking lot is tight and there is never enough spots for all the restaurants in the plaza. We parked down the side street instead.

Japche
Thoa N.

Tofu House, We ordered galbi, japchae, the chef's special hot stone dish, and the chef's special boiled tofu. The food was really delicious and served very quickly. Everything was always hot, which I really like, especially since I prefer hot food and soup, this is a big plus for me. The staff were good, and the restaurant is spacious and clean. Parking is a bit difficult, which honestly makes me hesitate to come back sometimes because it's hard to find a spot. Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5

Vegetarian Boiled Tofu and bonchon
Erika S.

The absolute BEST soup on a cold day (and any other, honestly). We always get the vegetarian boiled tofu soup and burn our mouths every time because we can't wait for it to cool down. It's super flavorful and full of mushrooms, cabbage, and tofu. The bonchon is also delicious. I like to add the fish cakes and cabbage kimchi to the soup. The cucumbers and radish are my favorites. Service is always SUPER fast and friendly, but not overly so. This is a top of the list spot for us for delicious, hot, soup.

Tastes just like it looks..... meals like this want me  to stay home and cook for myself...
Kenneth A.

Oh WHERE HAVE THE LINES GONE, I used to love this place, but like so many older food establishments, they sat on their laurels and didn't innovate and got lazy with their success and one day the customers where gone, losing them to new up and coming restaurants that catered to the customers. So their menu changed a while ago, now, all of the combos include this chef's special (seafood based proteins), very sad If you are allergic to seafood. If you decide to change it for another soup? Which, by the way, is the same price or less then the chef's special. You get the joy of paying 2 dollars more for your soup, kind of ghetto, it irritates me. But thats okay, why, you ask? Because their are so many more options, where the food is just as good or better and they actually care about their customers being happy and satisfied. Go check out other tofu soup places. Compare the food quality, service level and remember you have a lot of options. Flex your choices peeps.

Kayla P.

This is probably the best jjigae I've tried in San Diego!! I recently went with friends on a weekday. There was no wait; we were immediately seated. That being said, we did come a little early for dinner, and the place got much more crowded later on. The menu here is fairly simple and straightforward. I only tried the kimchi & pork jjigae, but my friends also got the chicken jjigae, chef's special jjigae, and seafood fried rice. Our food came out quickly and extremely hot! Like literally, the pot was bubbling furiously with the deep red broth! It was perfect to crack an egg into. The pork soaked up the broth nicely, and the kimchi added a nice tang. This is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out. I also got a side of purple rice, which was delicious. I love it when they offer alternatives to the regular white rice. I always like tasting the banchan offered. Here, my favorites were the cucumber kimchi or fishcake strips. They even refilled the little dishes once we finished. Definitely will be coming back to Tofu House! I'm always craving soups and jjigae, so I have no doubt that I will return soon. Next time, I want to try the bibimbap...! Other things to note: - Parking kinda sucks, as per usual with Convoy. You can find free parking around the back and walk in. - There are multiple places in Convoy with "Tofu House" in the name, so don't make my mistake and make sure you're going to the right one! - It's a pretty casual place/vibe!

Burnt bugolgi bowl
Angie J.

Kinda sad this place used to be awesome the tofu soup was watery no flavor really. Service was not great the two workers today seem very unhappy. The placed smelt bad and smokey especially after the rice bowls came out l think there isn't proper ventilation. My friend with a new born had to leave early due to burnt smell. The sides were not great too fish cakes dry now. The bulgogi bowl tasted burnt and biter I used to love these they don't much veggies in it. Go to a different place it's well below expectations especially for the price.

The "new" tofu soup
Nang L.

Did they change ownership again? This place is like a rollercoaster ride of flavor. When it first opened, it tasted great. The food was good quality and tasted good. They changed ownership and the everything went down hill. After a few years it either hired a new chef or changed ownership again. They food was decent at a slightly higher price. Now either they lost that mediocre chef or they changed ownership again. They is worse than the first ownership change. The recipes are closer to Chinese food than Korean. The quality is out the window. The prices are higher. The quantity is less. I'm not sure if the last part is a pro or a con. Would you want more or less bad food for what you pay for? The tofu soups were bland. The beef ribs were paper thin. The japchae was gooey and over cooked. This place needs to be bought out again so we can get back to a the good part of this rollercoaster ride.

Hot Stone Meat Party, Bulgogi Tofu,  Crispy Dumplings
Melissa C.

I dined in around 4pm on a Friday - parking lot was full as usual, but luckily found street parking on the side. There was only one other table, so we got our food pretty fast. I ordered the hot stone meat party - which comes with rib eye, short ribs and spicy chicken. It was good, you can add the gochujang sauce for some spice. My husband ordered the bulgogi tofu - tasty as usual. Server was attentive but not overwhelming. Nice, casual restaurant to come in for a quick bite.

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Is there actual outside seating for dining?

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Is the bottle water served there free? They just bring out water bottles.

Not when I went yesterday. They were 50 cents each

What the hell is in that amazingly delectable sauce!? That house sauce? Seriously? Asking for a friend. Get me that sauce. Anyone, help?

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