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    Tofu King

    4.1 (423 reviews)
    InexpensiveTaiwanese, Noodles
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Yan W.

    We haven't been to Tofu King for a while, and hubby was craving the Taiwanese-style stinky tofu. We could smell the authentic Taiwanese stinky tofu when we entered this place. We ordered the mushroom sliced pork rice with egg ($9.99), stinky tofu (9.99), and a beef stew noodle ($13.99). The place is small inside, and it is located at a rundown shopping plaza. Our food came out quickly. We liked the sliced pork rice with egg. It was not the best, but it was a comfort meal and flavorful. The Stinky Tofu was okay, but they were a bit too dry. I liked that they gave us a lot of pickled vegetables. The sauce could be thicker and better. For the beef stew noodle, the beef was tender and flavorful. The broth had a herbal taste, and I liked it, but my hubby did not like the broth. The service was good, and the lady was attentive. If you pay more than $25, then you can pay by credit card. Everything was in good portions, and I think that it was a decent meal. However, my hubby only liked their sliced pork rice.

    Current menu as of November 2020.
    Cho C.

    A quick update for this place, thankfully it's still around. There's very few places around this part that brings nearly authentic Taiwanese food like this place. If you want to save money and time flying to Taiwan to try all the delicious snacks and meals, this place is a good start to save. Different places in Taiwan offer more "authentic places", and different styles of dishes, so comparing the two wouldn't be fair. But one bite into the stinky tofu, brings me that comforting, street vendor food memories flooding back. Service is friendly, the ladies are helpful. If you can't speak or read Chinese, it's okay, dishes have pictures. Try all the dishes, try the stinky tofu. You will either think it's the best unique food you've had before, or it's like eating your kids stinky wet socks after a long sweaty soccer game, or both, and still it's worth it.

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    Linda L.

    Definitely very hidden! My friend had to come find me to take me to find this spot. Very small hole in the wall/mom & pops spot. Service was decent, nothing notable. Not surprised how long this place lasted for around 15 years with comforting home cooked taste. There's someone cooking stinky tofu outdoors. There's definitely that stink in the air that clings on your clothes so keep that in mind if you have something important to attend afterwards. The stinky tofu wasn't stinky enough itself compared to Chinese versions, but the sauce and pickled vegetables does save it. It's got a bit of a crunch, but not as much as I'm used to. Everything tasted pretty decent otherwise, clean and comfy Taiwanese spot, A lot of 小吃 options.

    Stinky Tofu - Regular Size
    Sandy N.

    Came here on a Saturday around 4PM and there were 2-3 people ahead of me. I don't know why but this place was hard for me to find. It is located outside, tucked in the corner, in an alley. It looked a bit suspicious at first, but the pungent smell will be obvious as you walk closer to it. Anyways, I ordered the regular sized stinky tofu. I waited approximately 10 minutes for my order. It had a slight kick of sweetness, some umami, and salty flavor. It was unique and interesting since the tofu was able to absorb some of the sauce. As for my mom, who grew up eating this, thought it wasn't fermented enough. Regardless, it was worth the try since there wasn't that many places around here that sells this. There is a minimal amount required if you're paying with a card but other than that, it is CASH ONLY.

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    Diana W.

    Affordable Taiwanese food!!! $10.50 Cold Noodles is a must!! $13.99 for beef noodle soup, $8.99 Pork rice, $7.99 Boiled A Vegetable and other appetizers. Located down the walkway between the plaza's main buildings. No restroom. The Food District restroom was closed too when we visited. Takes credit card if order $25min. OG place with sticky tables, and such. I'm not a fan of the Arcadia location. This location is way better. Everything was okay and mostly decent. And for the prices offered, I'd call it pretty amazing. There's tons of other Taiwanese shops around too, competitive is tough. We haven't tried other Taiwanese food around, also we haven't really been around this area in years. Orders out if the Popular section: $8.99 Mushroom Sliced Pork Rice with Egg. This wasn't for me. It's okay. Kinda like the arcadia location. Its okay if you're buying a cheap meal. $12.50 Pork Intestine Wrap Sausage. Not really what we expected. It's alot not sausage slices. Sausage has qq skin as expected but we probably wouldn't order this again. $10.50 Cold Noodles is a MUST!! It was tasty and refreshing. I like that the sauce isn't thick like other places me. It doesn't remind me of Taiwan! $8.99 Stinky Tofu had crispy skin and cabbage. If you add their chili oil with it, it's decent. I wouldn't eat this without the chili oil. Snack section $7.99 Boiled A Vegetable is simple. Great for ppl like me who enjoys A vegetable anytime. If you're particular about the qq/cooked precisely, this wonh be for you. But I'll order this again. $7.50 Marinated Seaweed is decent. They have a good amount. $13.99 Beef Stew Tendon Noodle (half meat and half tendon). Broth was super flavorful. To some delicate Taiwanese eaters, it could be just a tad just more salty than expected. Meat was tender and tendon was soft. We'd order this again. We'll be back!

    Beef Stew Tendon Noodle 紅燒牛筋麵
    Megan P.

    Revisited with my grandma for a quick lunch break. Everything was good as always & service was quick, bringing out food within minutes of ordering. Will definitely be back :)

    Lu rou fan
    Peggy C.

    Truly the only spot that hits the spot when you're looking for Taiwanese stinky tofu and lu rou fan. It's tucked away in the saddest shopping center that is really falling apart, but it's worth the journey. The service is good, and the ambiance... well, you'll feel like it's an authentic place lol. Really appreciate that this place sticks around - definitely worth the try!

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    Annie H.

    Whenever I am craving stinky tofu this is the best place to eat. Everything is still same and I would also tell them don't overt fry it I want the tender side.

    Liam L.

    This authentic braised pork rice and stinky tofu hit me with a wave of nostalgia. As a Taiwanese American constantly navigating two cultures, -home- can feel like a vague concept until I eat this. It's a taste of Taiwan that awakens my soul. This meal is a CrossPacific embrace, proving that the vibrant spirit of Taiwan's food stalls is, and always will be, my ultimate comfort.

    Chicken thigh rice plate
    Mabel T.

    The food was okay. Can satisfy some Taiwanese cravings. The dumplings I got were a little bland but good if I was looking for something more clean to eat. The chicken leg rice was good for the price. My friend shared the stinky tofu with me but it was just okay. I didn't like the previously fried tofu texture and didn't care for the sauce. The service was friendly although maybe have gotten my friend's order wrong but not a big deal.

    Barely iced tea is a little sweeter, they add sugar to it.
    Sven T.

    I really wanted to come here a long time and try their famous stinky tofu. The first time I came here looking for it , 2 years ago, I couldn't find it because all the shops looked alike and it doesn't look like a restaurant from the outside, at first I thought it was one of those Chinese herbal shops so I gave up and left. Until today, I came back and looked hard for it. I finally found it...yay! The place is really tiny, they have patio seating but is kind of windy and I have shorts on, is cold outside lol. Walked in, told the lady, only 1 people and she said sit. I sat in the middle and there was only one young couple eating. I knew exactly what I wanted besides the tea, I want it hot Japanese tea but unfortunately they don't have it so I opted for the hot green tea then I saw the barley tea, i said hot but she brought out with ice. The barely tea was kinda sweet, I like it natural without sugar. The stinky tofu looks and tastes like fry tofu, there wasn't really any smell to it like I was hoping. I thought it was going to be like that king of fruits, the Dorian, the ones that loves it would say it smells like peaches and the ones that hates would say it smell like feet that you haven't washed for days lol. The tofu doesn't have any smell to it, kinda disappointed. I asked the boss lady and she said health department doesn't allow it so they made no too smelly. It was kinda dry too. The pickled vegetables that came with it was pretty good, it helps with the dry tofu. I also ordered their most popular items, the mushrooms minced pork with egg over rice. When I took the first bite, it reminded me of my mom's braised pork belly with mustard greens but is not sweet like here. Is really flavorful and my mom uses 10 different types of herbs to make it. Also we eat it in big chunks with white rice is the best, half fat half skinny just like char shi lol overall, the food was good. The ladies are friendly and nice, they answered my question about the tofu. But I'm still going to see if I can find some more stinky tofu that has a little smell to it. Wish me luck. Or if anyone has any suggestions of any places that has stinky tofu that smells in SGV and OC, message me. I'm very curious about what it smells like and tastes like ? Thanks in advance

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    David M.

    Nice to see there are still restaurants like Tofu King that proudly fly the Taiwanese "small eats" (snacks) flag as there have never been many options for Taiwanese food even in the SGV. It had been awhile since I ate here but had a hankering for Taiwanese food so I came here for lunch. The menu seems to be pretty consistent as before with the stinky tofu as the one dish that everyone seems to order. Of course, if you don't like stinky tofu but want to try the food here, you will need to endure the smell of stinky tofu so ordering the food to go may be your best option? They have some tables outside but you can still smell the tofu. Check out my pics including menu pics. If you haven't tried Taiwanese small eats before, Tofu King allows you to try many of the more popular items all in one place.

    Jessica W.

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    4.3(513 reviews)
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    In celebration of my eldest daughter's 21st birthday, I wanted us to try MIAN located at Pacific…read morePlaza in Rowland Heights. Plenty of free parking. From the outside, it didn't look like it would be spacious inside, but upon entry, I had a very nice impression of it. Felt very comfy and cozy. Love the simplicity of the seating and cool decor. Soft yellow lighting made the space whimsically romantic. Super nice and friendly staff from start to end. We were greeted and seated right away. No hardcopy menu. Scan to order made easy. We ordered quite a bit for 3 people. We did well actually. Each dish came out one after another. I appreciate the quick food delivery. OMG, every single item was on point! Presentation was enticing. Deep flavors shined through at every tasty and delicious bite. Prices were astonishingly reasonable for the great portions. Staff and service was amazing. My eldest daughter dropped her chopticks. Before we can wave down the servers, the gentleman staff was already at our table with a clean pair of chopsticks. Now that's what I call service at its best. Thank you! I fell in love with the amazing food, attentive staff, exceptional service, and elegantly simple ambiance. Perfect dining experience like no other. We'll be back for more tasty goodness. Thank you MIAN! What we ordered: 1 Cold Appetizers Combo - 6 different varieties, very light and appetizing, great healthy choice! 2 Braised Pork Noodles - both my daughters swooped this bowl down fast, pork belly was tender, noodles had a bouncy texture, broth flavor was top-notch savory, SO GOOD! Highly recommend. 1 Chengdu Zajiang Noodles - I'm not a big Sichuan fan, but this dish I like. Perfectly seasoned minced pork plus fried egg and bouncy chewy noodles mixed in bold, spicy, and savory sauce. YUM! 1 Pork Dumplings (12) - huge dumplings with flavorful pork filling, best bang for your buck choice! 1 Pot Stickers (6) - good size, lightly pan-fried, wished it was a bit more pan-fried that would give it more crispiness on the outside, still a good choice! 1 Toothpick Chicken - lots of small tender chicken chunks, got a spicy kick to it, yes it comes with toothpicks for use for grabbing your chicken, loved the fun concept! 1 Steamed Egg & Minced Pork - steamed egg was very smooth and jiggly, minced pork was flavored well, perfect combo! 1 Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake (6) - nice and chewy, brown sugar was not overly sweet, highly recommend for dessert! 1 Mung Bean Soup (cold) - I can taste a light touch of mung bean, but not enough for me to say WOW, glad I tried it

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    4.3(396 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Over the past few years, I have loved this restaurant so much that I not only visited alone…read morefrequently but also brought my family, friends, and colleagues--all of whom enjoyed it as well. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and even the takeout packaging was handled with great care. However, this time, I was disappointed. Ever since they switched to ordering via QR code, it feels like the service has disappeared. Aside from bringing water and delivering food, no one checked in to see how our meal was. We had to pack our leftovers ourselves, and after paying, the receipt was simply placed on the table without even a word of thanks. The service is truly not what it used to be! I'm sharing this disappointing dining experience with everyone--since there's no service, you might want to reconsider how much tip you leave.

    3.75 stars! One of…read moremy favorite go-to restaurants when in Rowland Heights. Ambiance- modern Menu- order via phone. Prices have gone up- about $13-14 a bowl of noodles as of 2/2025. Service- friendly/ attentive. Not much interaction because you order and call for your check via your phone. (-): Water was served room temperature. My bowl of beef noodles had a small spicy symbol but it did not come out spicy so I had to request for my own chili oil and customize it. Overall, the value is good for the portion but the taste is average/ could use more improvement. Tips: Park downstairs if parking outside is chaotic. There tends to be more parking underground.

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    4.2(68 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I've been hunting for a potato noodle shop for so long so I'm glad to see that one has popped up!…read moreWe got the premium tomato beef hot pot with just the potato powder noodles, which are delightfully chewy. The tomato broth is flavorful and has quail eggs, mushrooms, and some greens. I do feel like something was missing from the taste though. We also got the sausage skewer and the chicken gird skewers, of which the latter was extremely tasty. Being a QR code restaurant, I don't expect much when it comes to service. The food came out in a timely manner and you can use the online ordering system to call a waiter if needed, which was sufficient.

    It was our first time trying out this restaurant, and it had been on my radar for a long time as…read morethe noodles looked really tasty from pictures on Yelp. I got the premium beef hot pot with potato powder and knife-cut noodles. The noodles are both on the firm side. I thought the potato powder noodles were chewier than the knife-cut ones. Thankfully, they weren't too chewy for my liking. I got non-spicy broth and added a little bit of chili oil provided on the table. Served at a high temperature, it was quite savory and a little salty. The beef slices were thin and filling. I noticed other ingredients, such as fish balls, peanuts, quail eggs, baby bok choy, mushrooms, and tofu. Ordering is easy with an option to choose between English and Chinese text via your phone. While the staff spoke Mandarin to me, the translated menu bridged the language gap. The wait for our food wasn't too long, and I paid at the front for our food. My order (for a minor added cost) also included a self-serve beverage and bean curd rolls with enoki mushrooms. I just had to grab my drink from a display refrigerator, and I got an iced jasmine tea (Kang Shi Fu). Service is minimal, but the woman who greeted us cleaned our table as we had sat down. The ambience was mostly quiet, but the music volume had shortly increased a lot for some reason.

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    Savory Corner

    4.3(165 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    We ordered a Hainan chicken plate, shrimp eggrolls appetizer, and porridge…read more Chicken was excellent! They use "walking" chicken which is a different flavor from regular bigger chickens. 3 sauces came with it - all average. The scallion ginger sauce is mostly oii and scallions. No ginger flavor. Shrimp eggrolls were small easy crunchy bites but little to no shrimp. Rice and porridge were below average. I expected more flavor in the chicken rice. And the porridge was very watery and lacked salt. Come and buy chicken only. (But even then, it's pricey for a small portion.....)

    Wonton soup here goes very hard…read more Boiled cabbage is also delish! ========= $37 before tax and tip for a healthy meal with two dishes + 1 side Wonton soup (6 pieces) 5/5 Wontons were flavorful and large enough for a couple of bites, soup was clean tasting, but the star of the show was the cabbage pieces lol all in all, very flavorful, yet simple dish! Hainan chicken 3/5 I felt like the chicken amount was fine and had nice texture (soft but not overly). The green onion ginger and sweet soy sauce I liked. If you pay extra for the mushroom chili oil it enhances the dish, but the flavor wasn't my fav. The rice doesn't stick together as much and it lacked some chicken flavor for me. Cucumber in chili oil 2/5 Not my fav from other spots I had. Wish it had more garlic/flavor lol as you keep eating, it gets spicy. Won't order again You order via phone on a QR code, pretty easy and straight forward

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