Tofu Village is one of my FAVORITE affordable, comfort korean restaurant. I come only for their lunch specials because you get a good sized lunch box for $13! Service is very fast, the moment you sit down they bring a house salad to the table (topped with a yummy miso dressing). The space is big, lots of seating, TV, noise level is moderate and good for going with families or friends! I got my lunch box very fast too. They have many different options like pork bulgogi, beef bulgogi, unagi, and more! - Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lunch Box: A favorite of mine that I keep coming back to because it is a good portion of tender, flavorful pork. Not very spicy, but it's more of a sweet savory gochujang based flavor. Nice smokiness. I also love how all the boxes come with a bunch of sides/banchan! The rolled egg is delicious with some bellpepper bits sprinkled throughout. The candied potatoes are sweet. The chicken nuggets are pretty standard, but the box comes with a fried fish which I find to be unique compared to other spots since many don't include this. My favorites are definitely the potato, kimchi, and seaweed salad. Very refreshing and perfect with each bite of meat and rice. Not to mention the side of miso soup. - Beef Bulgogi Lunch Box: The beef is tender and flavorful (albeit less flavorful than the spicy pork). It is a comforting, warming, good staple bulgogi. - Spicy Chicken Lunch Box: Good flavor, but I wish they gave more chicken when I went. At the end, they give you yakult as a little sweet treat ending note! Overall, an amazing meal in Houston that I would recommend. Do note though....they really..really want you to tip. Last time I came, we tipped I believe 15% and ..the lady got upset. So.. there is that. But that aside, the food is great! read more

I like to try eat Korean food everywhere i go and this restaurant is incredible Their food was so good. I like Kimchi jigae soup/ lunch special Highly recommend read more

See all

Affordable, quick service, huge portions, the pancakes are pretty greasy but absolutely delicious. Every meal comes with lots of sides including a whole small fish that was really tasty. read more

See all

Was craving some Korean food so come here to eat. I was quickly greeted and seated by staff. I went on a Thursday afternoon around lunch time and was pretty empty. There was lots of table and seating. The server was super sweet and kindly explained and recommended me food option. I order the seafood pancake, jap chae, spicy seafood tofu soup, cha jang myeon, and short ribs. This all came with a bunch of side dishes. My favorites were the seafood pancakes as it was nice and crispy yet still soft then the short ribs were nicely seasoned and wasn't tough to chew. As for the other dishes, they were good and nothing special. Overall, just place if you looking for basic Koran food. read more

Tofu Village - #5 Jap Chae #80 Beef Short Rib BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Solid, no-frills Korean restaurant. The side dishes came out fast, and the roasted fish to start was a nice touch. Nothing spectacular, but nothing to complain about either. read more

Tofu Village - #10 Seafood Tofu - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came here for a friends dinner. The staff was very nice and quick. The food all came almost at the same time and they kept checking on us every once in a while to make sure that we're satisfied. The place is clean and not too loud. Their bathrooms are pretty decent. Now onto the food , I would order number 39 again. It had a strong flavor and it's very tasty The beef tofu soup was OK. I had it mild one so maybe that's why. We also have some free sides and fried fish, which I enjoy eating. Know that that the fried fish does have bones so you do need to know how to eat it. Parking is free out front . read more

See all

This is a pretty standard Korean restaurant that's right in the heart of chinatown. They serve their food with a good variety of side dishes with each meal. I got their mandu kalguksu and it had some good flavor, but the soup comes out verrrrrrrry hot. Definitely had to wait a while before I could eat it -- but this could be the normal way to serve this dish as i've noticed the same trend from other restaurants that serve this soup. Service from staff can vary from day to day -- some servers are very friendly and others are a bit less integrated with guests. Dining area is minimally decorated but has a good amount of seating! read more

Tofu Village - #59 ManDuGook - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been coming here for years but never paused to leave a review. It's been getting busier and I'm happy for them! The food has been consistent and tasting the same ever since before which is hard to accomplish! Even the sides and I love how they aren't stingy about it! There's a lot a lot of aunties that have been there for years and still there, which we love seeing familiar faces! I love getting the combo tofu soup with a protein, usually galbi! But the ddukbokki and hot stone bibimbap are some of our top as well that we must order as well! Love that they haven't changed the inside and continue to play kpop. It makes the place feel familiar! We go here at least once a week! The soup and rice just hit different here. Maybe the worn stone bowls? But it brings out more flavor! One of our top Korean restaurants in Houston! read more

Tofu Village - #8-1 Spicy Rice Cake and seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tofu Village has been around here for a long time- it's also been one of my favorites when I'm back in town to visit. I consider it a personal classic :) There's always a nostalgic hit when I come here with my family. Very nice and authentic felt interior, you have Kpop and a mix of other popular music in the background and on a couple of small TVs, and some posters of probably some of the classic idols. I found myself smiling back to the days my friends really pushed Kpop on me (sure, I'm a fan- just not at their hardcore level :P). I always feel so full and fulfilled when I leave. Portion sizes are incredible. Everyone starts with a little salad with their house mix sauce, and you get your rice served in stone pots. There's a constant flowing trail of banchan- I always love their potato, tofu skin, greens, and bean sprouts. I might as well just have listed them all. You can always pick your spice level for your meal, so this place is really for everyone. Service is always on point, quick, and they're kind. I'm always a fan of the short rib combo with the oyster soup at medium. What can you say, a girl likes to taste the sea- and the oysters are at a nice medium plump size. Go hit your protein goals! Super flavorful, they also give you eggs you can crack into the soup- it'll cook cause it's so hot still. Always love their flavorful short ribs, can't go wrong, they're super tender, juicy, and leaves you wanting to finish it all even when you're hitting the brim of being full. We got their rice cakes this time as well, my mom is a huge fan. Cooked perfectly with plenty of tofu skin. My dad really enjoyed their mul-naengmyeon (perfect for summer- let's be real, Houston has summer for about 75% of the year so really... good for anytime). read more

Tofu Village - #8-1 Spicy Rice Cake with Banchan in the background - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Came here for lunch the other day with my boyfriend and we both ordered the spicy chicken combo and I got the mixed tofu soup which had a bunch of different meats and seafood in it. We also ordered the 10 piece pan fried dumplings and they were alright, very small and not a lot of filling to be honest. The chicken and the soup were both really good and had lots of flavor and service was very fast. Overall would definitely recommend this spot! read more

See all

Tofu village is such a warm and comforting spot! Been coming to this place since high school. Service and food are still just as good as I remember. I always love the countless side dishes they provide with the meal. They are very generous when it comes to that. I got the bibimbap, and while it was yummy, I feel like the stone pot could've been hotter cuz usually the rice that is directly touching the surface becomes scorched. I didn't get that this time, and I look forward to eating that part the most. It's okay though! The meal was super filling and satisfying. My friends and I had a great time hanging out at tofu village & we ended with a Yakult. The inside wasn't loud or crowded. The parking lot was a bit crazy though and I had to park pretty far back. read more

Tofu Village - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Food is pretty good for the price and portions are decent. We got the mushroom tofu soup and the kimchi jjigae. It comes out really hot and fast despite it usually being busy. The sides come out fast and they give you a wide variety. They also give you a salad with dressing and a small fried fish. I always go here for Korean food when I come back home to Houston since it's super convenient due to its location in the plaza (located around a bunch of cute shops and dessert places). If you're looking for a place to chat it might be a little loud due to the large amount of customers. Other than that service is really fast and the workers are kind/they give you free yakult. read more

Tofu Village - mushroom tofu soup, sides - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tofu village is a good place to go with friends. Whenever we're in Chinatown, this restaurant is one of our go-tos. The friendly service, cherry interior and spaciousness, despite the crowd, makes it a nice place to hang out- especially for a pre-karaoke meal. The food itself is very tasty. I like the seafood dol sot bibimbap. I like rice dishes, and the various seafood and vegetables that I get to mix make the dish fun to eat. The meat and seafood is well cooked and the portion sizes are pretty generous for the reasonable price. What really impresses me though, are the side dishes. A variety of kimchi and fish and other sides are given with each meal, which serves to enhance the experience. Our hostess also gave us all complementary yakult yogurt drinks at the end of the meal which were sooo refreshing. Now parking is pretty hard to find, which is a general difficulty with the area. This can sometimes make it hard to make it in, but it is definitely worth it! read more

Tofu Village - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was here for the 713 day on 7/13. It's a day we should all go out to support the local restaurants. I chose Tofu Village because the lights were on for few days after Hurricane Beryl's power outage. I also love Korean food. I think this is one of first Korean restaurants in Chinatown. Being at Dun Huang Plaza is a blessing because of the parking situation. Especially, during weekday dinner time, I didn't have to walk far to find parking. Once I walked in, a gentleman greeted me and handed me a menu. I checked the prices. Wow. They were really reasonable. So, I asked to sit down. The waitress came so quickly, I didn't get a chance to pull out my phone to check on reviews. My seafood tofu soup was great. There were lots of bunchas and an egg came to my surprise. The price was reasonable for the amount of food I got. I would definitely come back to try other dishes with my friends. read more

See all

Best food. Come check this place out for yourself, it's a very nice place for family and friends. Great customer service. read more

See all

This place does the good for accessible Korean comfort food. I have been here multiple times as it is a staple in Chinatown and I would say it is pretty consistent. The side dishes that come out are satisfactory and nothing special but can fill you up. I would always start off with the Seafood Pancake, it is my personal favorite and it is huge. The Beef Short Ribs are also a favorite as it packs nice smokey flavor and has good amount of meat on it. I also like their cold noodles that they have to offer, it is very refreshing but on the sweeter side because of the daikon. Their combination meals are the most worth it as some of the items can be pricy. The interior is wooden giving off old Asian culture and the waiters get the job done, quick and easy! Overall, 7/10. read more

See all

Food was excellent and very quick service. Very large portion sizes - Went there today at lunch and will skip dinner tonight. read more

See all

we found not one but TWO roaches on the plate and the table. the food was overpriced for what you get, but at least it came out fast. the servers were nice and the manager gave us 20% off and apologized. (if only we found 8 more roaches LOL) read more

Tofu Village - roach - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

My bestfriend and I were in the mood for some Korean food and stumbled upon this special place in Chinatown. Tofu village has some really amazing choices. The different banchans that they have to offer are so delicious. We try to come about once a month so that we can get our fix. Place stays packed!!! I always go for the combination beef short rib with a spicy mushroom tofu soup. Love the taste of the soup. I always look forward to my next visit. read more

See all

It has such a big menu great for parties that are mot sure what to eat. The seafood soup is one of my favorites but the bulgogi meat quality is not the best. read more

If you love BCD Tofu House, you have to come here as the food and service is almost identical! Every entree comes with a bowl of rice, lots of banchan, and if you get the split combo, you can get a tofu soup and meat! I highly recommend the LA galbi and spicy pork bulgogi! Cooked and seasoned very well, and we ended up having to take home leftovers because it was so much! The only downside is we wish they gave us a bit more rice because another bowl of rice is an extra surcharge. read more

Tofu Village - Beef LA galbi, Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Pork Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Such a fun and delicious feast! The squid B.B.Q was buttery and robust in flavor, and the kimchi tofu soup was rich, hearty, and loaded with tofu and beef. All the banchan were fantastic, and the service was both quick and attentive. I'm already looking forward to going back! read more

Tofu Village - Squid B.B.Q; Stir fried squid and kimchi tofu soup combination - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ive been here twice and I love it!! They serve these delicious little fried fish alongside their appetizers/side dishes that come with every meal and they're my favorite part. No one else in my family likes fish so I get extra!!! The actual meals are very delicious, the price is fair, and the portion sizes are large enough that everyone leaves satisfied and happy! read more

I was skeptical from reading the negative reviews before visiting Tofu Village, so i came in with low expectation to have lunch with my friend. But the experience was wayyyyy better than i thought. The restaurant was not busy on a Wednesday at 1pm. The servers were very friendly and nice. The restaurant was cleaned and the vibe was very Korea, with Kpop playing in the background and on the TV, brought back the memories when i was in Korea last year. Let's talk about food. We ordered quite a lot cuz we're hungry lol. Both of us got the Tofu soup combo (Tofu soup + BBQ), and a tokbokki came with many other side dishes (a big mackerel was one of them!). Food came out quickly, tasted authentic to me. I love the chewiness of the tokbokki and also love the rice was served in a small stone pot to keep it warm longer. Overall, I love Tofu Village and will definitely come back to try other food they have! Highly recommend! read more

Tofu Village - #10 Seafood Tofu #8-1 Spicy Rice Cake - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Serving a good variety of Korean dishes at very reasonable prices, Tofu Village in Houston provided our family of four a complete, delicious meal with a variety of banchan, soups, and rice. I was visiting Houston to see the Bears-Texans game on Sunday night. We wanted to eat before the game, so my brother, sister-in-law decided to come to Tofu Village where their son had eaten before with his college friends. He has good taste in terms of what is good Korean food at good value (considering he lived there for many years). Tofu Village is in a large multi-story strip mall, which has a large surface lot. It was pretty full with a few cars always circling to get a good spot. My brother found one, walked a bit to the restaurant and was seated right away. It took us a bit to order, since the menu is large. Each of us ended up ordering our comfort food, since Korean cuisine is something we are all very familiar with. SIL got DolSotBiBimBop ($14.99) - This was the most disappointing part I think. It came with ground beef (instead of bulgogi) but had nice selection of vegetables. The biggest issue is that they had not heated up the stone bowl fiery enough, so it ended up no different if she had ordered the bibimbop in a steel bowl. The result was the the rice had the bottom did not become caramelized/burnt which is the reason she loves this dish so much. The hot sauce was given in a ketchup bottle, so everyone could use it as well. Bro got Non Spicy Pork ($19.99) - Excellent. Initially, I thought the cuts were beef, in that they were so smokey (in a good way) and had been cooked with minimum seasoning to really accentuate the quality of the meat. It was served on a fajita skillet and had been grilled expertly. This is a great dish and would be the perfect filling for Ssam. Nephew got Kimchi ChiGae ($13.99) - it looked good. Kinda hard to mess up chigae as long as you use extra fermented kimchi and good amount of fatty pork. Seafood Tofu Soup ($13.99) - I asked for it mild, and it still had a decent amount of flavor. The dish was good and had plenty of seafood, including two big pieces of oysters. Unlike the bibimbop, this did come with the bowl scalding and the soup bubbling like crazy. With the rice, it's a very good comfort dish for me, and this iteration was fine. We also got a Seafood pancake ($15.99) - It was OK, nothing to write too much about. Our meal came with a ton of extras. - Each person got a small salad: iceberg lettuce leaves, carrot shreds in a thousand island type dressing. - We got well cooked rice in individual stone bowls with a few peas on top...I'm wondering if the rice was cooked in the bowl itself. It's a very nice touch. - The korean side dishes were solid. The kimchi cucumber and napa kimchi were OK. The spicy potato looked like radish, but were instead potatoes and tasty. There was also a croquette looking dish, that none of us tried. Even though there was only 4 banchans, they were all of quality and good places to start for someone who might not have tried them before. - Everyone got a small, battered, deep fried croaker. I was surprised when my nephew finished his...it's kinda of a pain in the ass to eat since you have to pick out the bones for just a small amount of meat. My brother reminded me that that was a tradition when they lived in Korea since most food vendors provide that as a side for a lot of dishes. - At the end, each person got a small bottle of korean yogurt. It does help with digestion, but I've found that as I get older, it can also cause unwanted visits to the bathroom, which could not be afforded if going to a crowded sporting event. I later learned from my brother that the total was around $100, with tip and that there were no additional add-on costs, even though we thought we got quite a few extras. That's nice at a time where a lot of Asian restaurants charge fees for things that were included before. Service was very good throughout. We didn't need refill on banchan, but our water glasses were kept full throughout. And since it wasn't so busy inside, having a conversation at normal decibel was easy. It was an excellent way to fill up before we went to the game (where we do any food would be intentionally overpriced). read more

See all

This is my go-to place my friends and I go to when we crave Korean food. I highly recommend getting the dol sot bi bim bab if you are a fan of rice with beef and vegetables. They provide a gochujang sauce that I love combining for an extra kick of spice and flavor if you have a good spice tolerance. There are also many amazing complimentary and refillable sides to enjoy with your meal with notable mentions being the fish cake and potatoes. The establishment is fairly spacious and usually there is not much of a wait time but sometimes at peak dinner times the whole restaurant can get filled and wait times can be very long. The servers are very sweet and attentive especially with refilling our sides. Our food was also brought out in a fairly quick manner and I love how we are given complimentary Yakult drinks with our meal. They also offer a stamp card if you pay with cash and you can get a discount on your next meal once you hit the required stamp numbers. read more

Tofu Village - Dol sot bi bim bab - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

My family and I come here often, at least once every 1-2 months. It's located in a very busy Asian food complex so parking can be difficult at prime time, but you can definitely find many places to visit in the same area. The staff are always nice! They are always engaging with my kids. One server even took very good care of my toddler every time he handed the server his empty bowl or cup to be refilled with water. Definitely a family friendly place. The restrooms are single occupancy so sometimes you'll have to wait your turn but it is clean. The food is consistently delicious. We always get marinated beef short ribs, seafood tofu soup mild spicy level, Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab, jap chae noodles & chicken skewers. Mild spicy level gives a pretty good kick already. You get a complimentary salad to start then they provide several side dishes which are free to refill and a small fish (careful it has a lot of tiny bones). I also recommend the seafood pancake and stir spicy pork. I definitely recommend to check the place out! read more

See all

One of our favorite restaurants in chinatown by far! This place never disappoints. We tend to eat early dinners here because of how busy it can get, and the service is always great! Really enjoy all of the side dishes, especially the potatoes and kimchi. Our go-to order is the seafood pancake, which is huge and perfect to share as an appetizer! There's a ton of indoor seating, and it's quiet enough to hear everyone at your table. The tables and floors are clean, as are the bathrooms read more

Tofu Village - Pancake, yakitori, squid - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tofu Village is the perfect place to go if you are looking for classic Korean food in a casual atmosphere. I'd highly recommend any of the tofu soups - the flavors of the broth and texture of the tofu are perfect! The sides are fresh, and the service is fast and attentive! read more

Tofu Village - bibimbap, side dishes, and seafood tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time, and also last time coming into this establishment. I've eaten at hundreds of different restaurants, and I don't think I've ever had a roach in my food until today. I took a single bite from my beef bulgogi, and on my 2nd portion I placed in my rice bowl, saw a roach staring at me. It was addressed to the manager, who promptly took care of it, but tried to play it off saying "oh it was in the onion" like that makes a difference? There's a roach in my food still? Just goes to show you the back must be disgusting for a roach to be even near food, let alone being cooked in a dish or falling into it. read more

See all

The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice! I came in with a group of 12 friends and we were served in a timely manner even though the place was packed. I got the dil sot bibimbap. It was yummy with their go chu jang sauce but I wish that it was naturally more flavorful. I would still get the dish again! Altogether, great experience! read more

Okay place for Korean food. If you have cravings it will do the job, but I don't know that many Korean restaurants in Houston. It has been a Chinatown staple ever since I remember, and the first place I've ever tried Korean food! FOOD I've never had their Korean bbq meats, but I've tried their seafood noodle (jjampong), black bean noodles (jajangmyeon), Korean pancake, and rice stone dish (bibimbap) Jjampong is my mom and my favorite, but recently the jjampong didn't hit. It was not as flavorful and tasted watered down On the other hand, I used to hate bibimbap and this lst time I thought it was delicious and MUCH more flavorful than the jjampong The one time I had a craving for Korean jajangmyeon I came here and it was only okay, again not super flavorful but did the job. Seafood and kimchi pancake is still probably the best I've had in Houston. Everything has gotten pretty expensive, but I found the noodle portions filling and I always take home some. AMBIENCE/SERVICE Typical decor. Service is very fast and efficient. Feel free to ask for refills on any of your favorite banchan dishes! PARKING As always parking in Chinatown can be hard, esp when going to Dun Huang plaza, one of the busiest plazas. But usually it's easy to find one before 12pm in weekends, and there's usually spots on the other side of the plaza near Gi Au bar. read more

Tofu Village - Jjampong (spicy seafood noodle) (middle) Kimchi bibimbap (rice stone dish) (bottom) banchan (various side dish) surrounding - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The best Korean food my husband and I have had! The galbi was very tender and marinated really well. Also the customer service was great. Will definitely be back ! read more

I came here with my coworkers a couple months ago, and had been meaning to write a review. This place was PACKED for a weekday lunchtime, but I can understand why! The food was excellent! I ordered the mixed mushroom japchae and the kimchi pancake. Both were phenomenal- although I'm not a mushroom person and I tend to eat vegetarian when it comes to cuisines I'm not familiar with, this was one of the best noodle dishes I've had! The kimchi pancake was also excellent! I would definitely come back to reorder them again! read more

Service was great. Very attentive staff and the food came out fast. Short ribs are amazing. Kimchi is very good. I had the beef sizzling pot and it was good. Vegetables were cooked right but it did need a little more flavor. The spicy s sauce they give you is a must buy with it it's very good. Good atmosphere. Lots of K pop videos in the tv. Overall, it was great and I'll be back. read more

Tofu Village - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

I love tofu village. Been coming here for almost 20 years now. What more can I say? You have to come try it for yourself read more

See all

Always a great place for casual Korean food. Service is quick and food is great! Always busy on the weekends so get here early! Hint: They open by 1030am. read more

See all

I am so surprised that this restaurant doesn't have higher ratings because I was really impressed with both the food and service on my first visit. They have the absolute best Banchan (Korean side dishes). Most places only give out about 4-5 side dishes but this place gives you almost double that amount and their dishes are delicious! The restaurant is located in a corner of a very busy shopping center in Chinatown. The center is jam-packed with dessert shops so you can sweeten the experience and grab something sweet afterwards. read more

Tofu Village holds a special place in my heart as it is the go-to spot my friends and I hit the day after a night out. Our favorite thing to order and share is the combination option (and it is so affordable!). This gives you a tofu soup, meat dish, and lots of delicious banchan options. Our usuals are kimchi tofu soup & seafood tofu soup + bulgogi & spicy pork. The soups will cure everything and are best shared during debriefs with friends. Service is quick and friendly. It is a fantastic place for get togethers with family and friends as it can seat many people. read more

The service here is so efficient, and the waiters are quick to bring out your side dishes and get your orders in. The tteokbokki was definitely a fave as the rice cakes were the perfect texture. And the sauce had a slight sweet taste that helped tone down the spice, not that it's that spicy anyways. The seafood soondubu was honestly okay. The broth was a lot runnier and clearer than I expected. However, the seafood flavor was very prominent and very welcome. As for the actual seafood, I expected more, like there was only one piece of shrimp. And just in general, whenever I've had soondubu, there's just a lot more toppings in the bowl such as vegetables. But still, not a bad dish. Also this has nothing to do with my review, but I packed up my leftovers to take home and left it there on the table like a fool and I have been very upset ever since :((( read more

See all