Background On Visit: Wanted to drink some soy milk before playing pickleball at Bella Vista Elementary School. Credit Cards: Not sure if they're accepted. They do accept Zelle. Location/Parking: Located in a small strip mall on the NW corner of Atlantic Blvd. and W. Newmark Ave.. Limited parking can be found in the shared lot, but you can find some on Newmark Ave.. Ambiance/Decor: Small little shop. If there's a lot of people inside, you'll have to wait outside until the line gets shorter. It's 100% take out. Service: Service was good. Thought the person behind the register was friendly and patient with me. They ran out of unsweetened pandan soymilk. :( Drink Of Choice: Got the pandan and black sesame. I thought they quite good. I did taste the subtle distinct flavors. VP Tofu For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to get more pandan or black sesame. Perhaps next time when I patronize the shop, they'll have the unsweetened version of the pandan. read more

V P Tofu - 16oz pandan and black sesame flavor soy milk - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Review #942 2026-006 Drink Order: Sweetened Pandan Flavor Soy Milk (蘭葉甜豆漿) $6.25/half gal. I was looking for an alternative soy milk & tofu pudding shop in SGV, & found V.P. Tofu (永豐豆腐) in Monterey Park, which is a lot closer than TN in Rosemead (refer to Review #38) & with longer hours. I made a couple of attempts prior to the pandemic, & usually my choices are sold out because I'm going after lunch or near closing time. I tried again post New Year because I was having an early lunch with my brother in Alhambra, & stopped by afterwards around 2:00 PM. The specialty food shop is located in Newmark Plaza on the corner of Garfield & Newmark Aves. The parking lot entrances/exits are narrow so it's challenging to enter if someone is exiting, & vice versa. What's worse is the steep driveway off Newmark Ave., you'll need to angle your car to enter/exit so that you don't scratch your car's undercarriage. Also, the spaces are super tight! I drive a compact car; even though I centered my parking, it was a squeeze to get out (kinda like playing limbo except you're upright & trying not to let your car door touch the car next to yours). Yikes! Some lady in a Lexus SUV next to me complained that I parked too close to her... hello woman, get out of the car or look out your window & see that I'm centered & not even touching the line. In any event, I backed up to let her out & she motioned me to park elsewhere. I parked again & told her to stay in her car; I'm doing a pick-up & shouldn't take me more than 5-mins. (was done in 3). As soon as I got out, another car went in behind me. If she has mobility issues, she should look for street parking along Newmark Ave. Again, 2:00 PM was still too late for me to order original soy milk & soy bean pudding. ＼(｀0´)／ I'm a purist, what can I say? The puddings were sold out by noon; she says it's crapshoot on what sells (soy milk or soy bean pudding) out faster. Luckily, they still have a couple containers of Sweetened Pandan Flavor Soy Milk. Pandan, often referred to as "vanilla of the East," is a common tropical plant used in SE Asian cuisine to flavor sweet & savory dishes, particularly Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian, Singaporean, & Malaysian cuisines. The soy milk has the earthy notes of soy combined with the floral hints of coconut & vanilla... it was mild (in pandan flavor) with just the right amount of sweetness, yet refreshing! Still, I like the original best, even though I haven't tried V.P.'s yet. The soy milk's ingredients are listed on the container: non-GMO soybean, pandan leaf juice, sugar, filtered water; no preservatives, so any container that's opened should be consumed within 2 - 3 days. No nonsense service, not rude or polite, just matter-of-fact/straightforward... what can I get you, this is the cost, here's your change. Like most specialty food shops in SGV, cash is king! It's been awhile since I purchased soy milk or soy bean pudding, so I'm not sure what's the going rate, but it feels expensive for 1/2 gal., though regular is $1.25 cheaper (12% cost savings) than pandan. Likewise with the soy bean pudding, large original is $2.00 cheaper (~24% cost savings) than pandan. Their menu also includes various types firmness & flavored tofus, fried bean curd pockets, fried bean curd intestine, & fried wheat twist. A couple of things I found odd is that their cold soy bean pudding only comes 1 size (assuming small) & costs 50¢ more than hot; I'll have to ask if there's a cold large option. Also, they charge for the soy bean pudding syrup, which is also strange because there's always syrup or some kind of topping for the pudding, otherwise, you're just eating "soft tofu." Pandan soy milk is available all business days, but pandan soy bean pudding is only available on weekends. V.P. Tofu definitely serves fresh, tasty soy milk! Will I be back? Likely. But I'm going to explore SGV to see if there's other soy milk/soy bean pudding specialty shops. Recommended: Sweetened Pandan Flavor Soy Milk. read more

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CASH OR ZELL ONLY. Staff speaks perfect English and of course Chinese. I grew up here and sadly this is my first time stepping foot in a fresh tofu shop in this area. I am ashamed because it is so good. Their soymilk is even better than store bought Asian soymilk.. What made me want to go here was because of their flavored soymilk! And I love that they have sweetened and unsweetened option. Definitely will be coming back many more times. 6. Fried Firm Tofu with Lemon Grass Chili -not spicy at all but very fragrant, so good. A great snack for anyone. 15. Pandan Soymilk (sweetened)- really wasn't that sweet but just a touch and it was perfect! Wished the pandan flavor was a bit strong but overall a solid soymilk. 16. Black Sesame Soymilk (unsweetened)- wow just wow, you can really taste the roasted black sesame shine through the soymilk while still tasting the soymilk. I grabbed the unsweetened version for my morning coffee and it's perfect! 11. Pandan Cold Soy Bean Pudding -slightly sweeter than I prefer but would be great for kids. Texture of pudding is almost like a watered down konjac jelly, slight crisp. 11. Black Sesame Cold Soy Bean Pudding -also slightly sweeter than I prefer but still overall great, roasted black sesame shines through. read more

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Credit Card: 3% transaction charge Apparently they sell their tofu fast, I came around before noon with cash. And there was pretty much about 1-2 people always waiting inside the shop. You pretty much order at the register, wait about 10 mins for your order to come out at the side. Hot Soy Bean Pudding w/ ginger syrup: So good, their soft tofu is so much softer and silky compared to buying the tofu at the Asian market. #5 Fried Firm tofu with wood ear noodles: Their fried tofu is lightly savory already so you don't need soy sauce. There's a good amount of crispiness and bounciness to their tofu. read more

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Delicious and fresh tofu and soy milk. Tofu pudding is soft and melt in mouth~ Black sesame soy milk also highly recommend. read more

V P Tofu - Menu 08/2025 - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

My go-to spot for fresh soy milk and fried tofu! My mom has been buying from here since I was in middle school. I love that they open early and offer a variety of soy milk options. My usual orders are the sweetened pandan soy milk, hot pandan soy bean pudding, and the fried firm tofu with wood ear noodles. read more

I've known about this place for many years, but never really stopped by. I think they used to sell to all of the local supermarkets in the area, too. Anyway, I was looking for a dessert to serve after hosting hot pot at my place. I was glad I thought to look them up and found out that they offer a pandan tofu pudding with coconut sauce and ginger syrup. Out of wanderlust, I also bought a 1/2 gallon of the sweetened black sesame soy milk. Both items came out hot, so I took them home and let them cooled down on my counter prior to putting it in the fridge, because I planned on serving them cold. Later that afternoon, I served both items and they both were very GOOD. The sesame flavor was in the soy milk and just sweetened perfectly. The pandan tofu pudding was VERY smooth, had a good pandan flavor and paired well with the coconut sauce and the ginger syrup. I think the ginger syrup could have been a little more concentrated with ginger, but that's me. I'll make my own and add a hint of anise/cinnamon to give it a kick. Overall, it was 16.50 for both items that were made fresh and were very refreshing when served cold. I will return this weekend to buy another batch since I'm hosting again. The gentleman behind the counter was very nice. They take cash or Zelle only. read more

Come early for your tofu, or they will sell out by the afternoon. Great family owned place for decades. read more

V P Tofu - Sweet tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

First time coming to this place after a friend recommended it. Cash only or venmo. Bought several tofu. Soft, firm, fried, pocket, long tofu, pandan soy milk, pandan tofu hua. Delicious. Service is fast too. All fried stuff take about 10 minutes. They fried it for you. The lady is also very helpful and patient. Thumbs up. Definitely best place to get your fresh tofu. read more

If you come here after noon, you won't get the soft tofu pudding. We didn't. So we settled for half gallon soy milk. You can get pandan or black sesame flavor & sweetened or unsweetened. We got regular sweetened. 5 bucks, not bad. They also sell fresh tofu, fried tofu, and other freshly packaged vietnamese dessert. The guy behind the counter is super nice. read more

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This is a shop my parents have been going to for years for their soy bean tofu. Their soy bean tofu comes hot and fresh daily. We also buy their steamed peanuts, and soy bean milk, non sweet. but they also sell sweet versions too. Very affordably priced and their soy bean tofu comes with sugar if you ask. We love eating this as a dessert with their peanuts and add our other favorite toppings like jello and boba or tang yuan ourselves. Everything is made fresh. They don't take card but do accept Zelle which is just as easy. Highly recommend and so happy it is now closer to us since we've moved. read more

A true local mom and pop gem. Soy milk and tofu products from the grocery store are lesser version of the real stuff you can get at this place. I always get a hot tofu with ginger syrup and sweet soy milk. Sometimes, they have pandan jello-like tofu and black sesame drink which are rare items and very delicious. I think they are cash only. read more

the most bomb tofu pudding everr! I have been going here ever since I was little and their tofu pudding always hits the spot especially the pandan tofu pudding. i know it's normally eaten warm but I love to eat it cold, so refreshing and so yummy! what is the difference between the white tofu pudding and green(pandan) pudding? - the white is not made with pandan - only comes with ginger syrup - u could get it weekdays and weekends I believe - still runs out quick - green is made with pandan - comes with coconut milk and ginger syrup - is only served on weekeneds I have tried tofu puddings at other places but none have compared to the quality of vp tofu. all their soy products are so fresh. tofu is so silky and smooth and not grainy. love this place so much. tips: go early morning on the weekends to get the green tofu pudding bc they run out quick! read more

Visited this place on a Saturday morning and there was no line. Probably due to the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday happening the days prior. I ordered the pandan milk and was surprised they had an unsweetened version, yes please! It is tasty and the soymilk is nice and thick. I also got their pandan tofu pudding with ginger syrup and coconut. They only had the warm one and for a cold day, it was so comforting. It wasn't overly sweet. The coconut and the ginger enhanced the pandan flavor. Minus a star for the unfriendly attitude. read more

V P Tofu - Unsweetened pandan soymilk - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Service - Friendly! I didn't realize you can't pay by card so I used zelle instead. They still operate with a really old cash register so it was nostalgic to see one again. They helped me confirm the correct zelle account and then the order was quickly and easily paid for. Food - SO GOOOOOD. Nothing beats some piping hot, freshly fried, and delicious tofu. You need to be patient since they don't just have a whole team working! The wood ear mushroom and noodle tofu had a nice texture with all that's in it. I liked the bites of noodles. The lemongrass tofu really isn't spicy as some might say, but this really depends on your tolerance. It has a nice fragrance to it though. The "intestine" is wonderfully crispy with a soft inside. The wheat twist is nice and chewy. Places like these are an absolute haven for me since I'm vegetarian. Overall, everything was great and I'd definitely go back again to get more fresh tofu! Their shop is kept pretty neat and clean too. read more

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the best soy milk in california but the service very slow only one person outside read more

V P Tofu - v p tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Fresh tofu. Taste fresh. It's worth a drive from Orange County to Los Angeles. Accept cash only.

I have passed by so many times but most of the time they were closed. I finally passed by in the morning and was excited to try the pandan tofu. Parking isn't convenient but I was able to get a space in the small lot. I was a bit disappointed that the pandan flavor was light and over powered by the ginger syrup. The flavors were surface and did not penetrate the tofu. I would come back to try other items. I just noticed that the officially close at 4pm which I found odd since I've by many times before 4pm and saw the closed sign read more

V P Tofu has been around for a long time, yet I had no idea despite having lived in the 626 area for most of my life. I visited on a Saturday around 1:00 pm, and all the tofu products were already sold out except for the tofu desserts. I purchased the hot silken tofu dessert in pandan flavor, which is available only on weekends. I was concern I was going to have language barrier as I'm not that fluent in Chinese, but everybody at the store was fluent in English. I ate it after dinner, and it was the perfect dessert. I microwaved it with the syrup and coconut cream on top of the tofu for a little over a minute and a half, and it was perfectly hot and delicious. I had never tried this dessert in pandan flavor before, and the coconut cream added a very nice touch. I'm glad I stumbled upon this spot while I was in Monterey Park. Clearly, I've been missing out on this good stuff. read more

I've lived in the San Gabriel Valley for so long and always thought VP Tofu was similar to another tofu place in Rosemead. I finally tried VP Tofu and was pleasantly surprised at some differences that are really nice! They have a flavorful lemongrass tofu, they have sesame soy milk, and if you order fried tofu it is freshly fried. Eating it right away, it is piping hot and crispy. Before the fried skin softens a bit... because of the freshness there is a bit of a wait but it's worth it for a snack. The place seems like a mom and pop place and they speak English, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese. They don't open every day of the week and I was told they only make the coveted sesame soymilk twice a week (Thursday and Saturday). If they run out, they run out. Therefore they might not have all the menu items and go early! read more

Service is terrible. Parking is not convenient laundry place take out the parking. Not a lot of selection in the store.. read more

V P Tofu - $5 I can get this for $2 in Rosemead tastes better. Soy milk also expensive!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Great place if you want tofu! The Tofu pudding is really good they have pandan flavor as well

Everything here is fresh and well made. I don't care what part of town you live in this place is worth the drive! Fresh soy milks, the best fried tofu, and really efficient service at a great price. I can't say enough great things about this place. read more

Every time I come down to MPK, I try to come here and get either their soy milk or chrysanthemum tea. They have sweetened and unsweetened options. Just make sure you come early as they usually run out of the sweetened drinks. I also like their hot tofu, but again, come early because they run out early. They also have tofu & non tofu items. Their fried tofu is actually good when you eat it freshly fried. They are mostly cash only, but are taking Zelle as an option now. read more

VP Tofu is my go to for all things soy. They sell a variety of soy milk, deep fried tofu, tofu skin, tofu pudding, etc. When you buy soy milk here, it's almost always hot. As in hot because it's freshly made. They sell regular, pandan, and sesame soy milk (sweetened/unsweetened). The deep fried tofu usually sells out before 10a. My favorite is the deep fried lemon grass tofu, deep fried tofu pockets, and deep fried soft tofu. All solid and delicious choices. The tofu pudding (dofu fa) is also very good. I just tried the pandan flavor (weekends only), and it's delicious. It's best to come before 8a because they always run out of the popular items. And don't forget to bring cash. Expect lines on the weekends and a 15 min wait for fried tofu items because they're made to order. Bring your mask (required inside) and be patient. Good things take time! The very nice lady at the cashier is almost always there and is so helpful if you have questions. This is a no frills shop with lots of locals as regular customers. Prices have gone up quite a bit but it's still worth it imho. Parking in front is often busy but I've never had trouble getting a stall. LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 4/5 AMBIANCE: 3/5 PET FRIENDLY: n/a CLEANLINESS: 3/5 PARKING: 4/5 read more

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This is a no dine-in local spot. My only small complaint is I wished it was open M-W but they're only open Thursday to Sundays. I don't fault them though. I love their affordable tofu fa. $5.75 for a large set and it feels healthy and filling. Parking can get difficult but I can find parking along side streets. They charge a small fee for credit card transactions so bring cash! read more

My guilty pleasure when I'm in the area. Cash only place and serves fresh hot tofu pudding! Brings me back to country bumpkin childhood days in China where it was a luxury to buy tofu pudding afterschool from a cart in a plastic bag lol. This place has it pre-packed with syrup packaged and ready to go. I only found this location because I saw the Tofu sign while driving by. It's one of those locals only known spots that is very unassuming from the outside and inside. So I would definitely recommend buying some tofu pudding and grabbing a big boba straw and drinking that sucker when it's warm enough to consume cause it comes out hot! read more

I always come here to stock up for my soy milk and fresh tofu. I grew up with soybeans, so tofu and soy milk are lyfe! This little gem in Monterey Park always delivers the freshest tofu and soy milk in town. I recommend to come here as early as possible because their hot soybean pudding is so good, and they only have it on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is available in their small Plaza and it's located next to coin laundry and across CVS. read more

V P Tofu - Pandan Soy Milk - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Love this place to pick up amazingly fresh soy milk and tofu. Can't find this type of stuff anywhere else. The drawback will be the business hours. read more

V P Tofu - As of August 2023 - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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The soy milk was smooth and thick. The #3 was DELICIOUS! Soft and silky on the inside and nicely fried on the outside.

My family has been picking up fresh pack and fried tofu, soy milk, tofu pudding dessert (regular, pandan), and all the other goodies since I was in elementary school. One of my favorite childhood memories was walking to V P Tofu with my mom once a week. We keep coming back because of the great quality! One of my favorites has to be the fried tofu with the Woodear mushrooms and noodles. You can eat them plain or in sauce. Go early!! They made all of their tofu and soy products fresh daily and run out of certain items towards the end of the day. Cash only. Quick and efficient. They have a small parking lot that's shared with a laundromat. read more

The tofu pudding I bought on Sunday 1/12 was grainy.. Not as smooth as before. Will give it another try tho. As its been good before.

Love the fresh hot tofu flavored lightly with sweet ginger syrup. The small sized portion is great for scooping into two little bowls and sharing with someone. The tea-infused eggs are also on point - very tasty! I've had my share of mediocre tea eggs in California and these punch above their weight class. read more

Absolutely delicious. I came mainly for the fresh hot soy milks and also picked up a large tofu pudding. Everything was delicious and very flavorful. I came early in the morning and like was already 10 people deep. A couple people came for pandan puddings and they were already out. The line moves slow due to one person working but he was very efficient. read more

V P Tofu - Black sesame, sweetened and unsweetened half gallon soy milks - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Supporting local business, y'all. This is definitely a home sweet home homemade tofu being me back to the good old days. Silky tofu added caramel ginger syrup sliding down your mouth...ooohhhh! ***CASH ONLY*** RESPECT: Social distancing and masks are strictly adhere and required. read more

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I wish this place accepts credit card, because the tofu is amazing! Especially the 'intestines' tofu. It's crispy but soft and it's just a joy to eat. If you're getting hotpot or even stirfry, adding this into the dish will definitely make you dance the dance of the tofu people. read more

Family owned local mom and pop shop. Friendly service and fresh soy products including soy milk, sesame soy milk, fresh tofu, freshly fried tofu, plain dou-hua made daily and weekend only Pandan dou -hua with coconut cream and ginger and much more! read more

V P Tofu - Freshly fried soft tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Fresh soy milk and tofu. They've been around for a while but I just rediscovered them. Quality products that can't be beat.

Tofu is good but lady working there has horrible attitude. She gets mad if you ask about freshness or if something can be made fresh.

V P tofu is located at the corner of a small plaza across from CVS. There is a little parking lot in front of the shop. It shares a parking lot with a laundry place, so sometimes the parking can be little bit crowded. VP Tofu has the BEST soybean tofu pudding (aka: tofu "fa") in town!! I've tried so many places for the same thing in LA, yet nothing tastes like those at VP so far. The hot tofu pudding at VP is smooth, filled with soybean flavor. It is so good to the point that I can easily finish a large size on my own (I know, no shame lol ) It always reminds me my childhood. The down side is those pudding always sold out really quick! You will have better luck if you come here before noon in order to get the hot tofu pudding. read more

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