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Young Dong Tofu House

3.6 (531 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Barbeque
Closed 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Dol Sot Bibimbap

It's been a while since I came back to Young Dong Tofu House. It's fairly consistent. I like the variety of banchan they give - the potatoes are my favorite so I always ordered seconds. The fish banchan is unique and while I don't like fish with bones my friend was happy to have it all to himself. Service is quite good and are good about refilling the tea after you ask once. The dol sot bibimbap does not have a lot of rice other than the layer at the bottom but if you leave it alone it will crisp up which is the essential element of clay pot. The tofu stew is still very tasty.

Kimchi tofu soup with pork extra spicy
Esther F.

The tofu soup at this location is probably the tastiest AROUND THIS AREA. I'm from Orange County so the bar is pretty high for me. Soon doo boo is my favorite food in the whole word so I find myself still coming back here despite the terrible service. I only give three stars generously because I keep coming back. One time, my friend, her very well behaved toddler and I came here and must have ordered almost $100 worth of food. We weren't there that long and had just finished eating, but people were waiting so the waitress, in the midst of rushing us out and telling us to leave because people were waiting, spilled a bunch of juice from the side dishes all over the front of my shirt and started apologizing and then proceeded to try to wipe it off me, greatly invading any sense of personal space. Then after all that, she told us to leave again. I was so incredulous I didn't return for a very long time. Another time I called ahead 15 minutes to ask if there was space for about 8 of us (we live 15 min away). She said she would make space for us in the back outside. When we arrived promptly in exactly 15 minutes, she told us that actually the owner decided to invite his family and that space wasn't available. If anyone could PLEASE PLEAAAASE open a tofu soup place in this area that tastes decent and has decent service, I would be the happiest person in the world and a true regular who would bring all friends there all the time.

Tofu soup and cold noodles are perfect for a hot day
su j.

We've been coming here for over 10 years. The food is great. The staff is like family.

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Cynthia Y. L.

*LOCATION* This homey korean restaurant has been here for as long as i can remember. It's located in the back corner of the plaza so likely easily missed. There's several restaurants and shops surrounding it but plenty of parking in the shared lot. *WAIT TIME* My friend and i visited last Friday ~6:30pm and it wasn't too busy yet so we didn't have to wait for a table. *FOOD* -Banchan: great variety, each person also gets a grilled corvina(?) which isn't common anymore! -Assorted tofu soup: piping hot and flavorful broth, generous meat and toppings, love that it still comes with an egg, not a fan of the rice though (mixed white/purple rice) -Seafood pancake: perfect crispy edges but the bottom middle got soggy pretty fast... or maybe we were just eating too slowly LOL *SERVICE* The waitress came by to take our orders soon after we sat down and the food came out shortly after. It's great that the service is always fast here. My friend and I chatted for a long time but we never felt rushed. *AMBIENCE* Definitely a mom and pop vibe, which we love supporting! It's a homecooked-meal type of place so nothing super fancy. Worth a visit on a cold rainy day :)

Ashley Y.

Probably the best Korean food in the east bay that I've tried! They give out several banchans which are refillable. Their tofu soup was really good. Very authentic and would definitely come again. Service was also very good as we went at an off time when it wasn't busy. Their lunch prices and specials only apply for Monday through Fridays!

Shellaine G.

Such a cozy, family-style spot! Everyone greeted us with big smiles, and the food was great -- authentic flavors. We usually go to Newark for Korean food, but we're so glad we found this hidden gem in Dublin. Tried the hot stone bibimbap, seafood pancake, and soon tofu soup -- all delicious! Definitely coming back.

Candace W.

This place is still my go to for tofu soup. The tofu soup here is packed with flavor. I love the banchan it comes with and the seafood pancake is crispy on the outside and oh so delicious. Bonus: the tofu soup comes with a small fried fish and purple rice. It is so hard to find a place that offers purple rice and definitely come early this place gets packed quickly.

Tofu soup (a bit blurry)
Veerawan T.

We found this corner spot after craving soup and I'm so happy we went here. Inside was small yet cozy. Service was nice with 3 ladies working at the time. We got their combo tofu soup (beef, shrimp, and calms) and seafood pancake. Both tasted soo homey and rich in flavor. Tofu soup was probably one of the best I had. Their pancakes were chewy in the middle, crispy around the crust. (Very huge portion too). Side dishes were fresh and delicious. I would come back for sure.

Seafood pancake
Jeff C.

We popped into Young Dong Tofu House on a cold evening, thinking it was a good spot for some soup. It's tucked away into a corner of a strip mall, it would be very easy to miss. It's definitely got the mom and pop/hole in the wall kind of vibe- nothing fancy here. But the dining room was pretty busy which is always a good thing since it is usually a good indicator the food is decent. We got the seafood pancake and japchae to share and I got soondubu for myself. The soondubu was solid, filling and warmed me up, just what I was expecting. The japchae was good as well and what I'd expect. I was a little disappointed in the seafood pancake as it seemed pretty doughy and a bit oily/greasy compared to other ones I've had. Overall a good experience- solid but not spectacular. A good option if you're looking for some home cooked Korean food.

Kyle D.

I've been coming to this restaurant for over a decade, it's been such a staple for me, my friends, and my family. It's a consistent, no-frills, homey Korean restaurant that serves all of the classics. Service is kind and attentive, and the restaurant is always clean. It's also always busy, which is always a great sign. Last night, my family and I came here to celebrate a birthday, and the waitress (I didn't get her name, but she is always working!) was SO sweet. She made us feel so special, kept the birthday cake in the fridge until the end of the meal, and even sang happy birthday and took photos for us. It was the best and really made me appreciate the importance of kindness and community. Of course, the food was delicious! That goes without saying! Young Dong Tofu House will always be one of my favorite restaurants, and I'm a forever customer.

Seafood tofu soup and seafood pancake
Crystal H.

We dropped in around 6:30pm on a Sunday and it was busy. But we didn't have to wait long for a table of 4. Food came out at a good pace. But when we asked if we can get refills on some of the side dishes, the waitress was like not all of them. Geez so stingy. But we told her we only wanted certain items. Don't get why some places are stingy with the side dishes. It's not like we will waste the food and not eat it all. And waitress forgot to bring out 2 purple rice for the other two people who orders tofu soups. Only received 1 rice and so we had to ask for rice. Besides that, the food we ordered were good though. We ordered tofu soups, seafood pancake, and kalbi. Everyone is given a small fried fish side dish.

Frances L.

Small casual Korean restaurant with delicious food. I especially enjoy their variety of banchan. Their tofu soups and bimbimbap are also a favorite. The women working here are fast and efficient even when the restaurant is busy.

Beef rib soup Bibimbap
Ranie A.

Tucked away in a corner, you almost forget about this place. Ordered 2dishes ( see my picture ) Beef Rib Soup: Glass noodle soup with beef bone in. Bibimbap : Made with overall hot and cooked vegetable toppings and traditionally has a sunny side up egg on it. Will def go back to try other items on the menu.

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Solid 3.5 stars but on a different level than my local Korean tofu place Su Dong in PA. The sides weren't my favorite.

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