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    YUBU SoHo

    4.4 (152 reviews)
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    Closed • 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago
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    8ct set
    Jacob G.

    Grabbed dinner with my friend at YUBU to try their tofu skin pockets, which have been all over social media lately. We got the 8-piece set and picked a variety of flavors to try. The bulgogi and pork jeyuk were tasty, though they were made with ground meat rather than the sliced meat typically used in Korean dishes. The pockets are very filling, with a generous portion of rice and toppings in each one. My favorite was the torched salmon, which had great flavor and texture. A few of the varieties came with spicy mayo, and it definitely had a kick, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to spice. There was planet of searing inside I wasn't a big fan of the tuna one since it tasted more like canned tuna salad than fresh tuna. Overall, I thought it was good and I'm glad I tried it, but it's probably not something I'd go out of my way to get again.

    Salmon (Torched),
    Kristi C.

    Honestly super good pick me up!! I loooved the torched salmon, and the spicy pork bulgogi. They accidentally gave the mushroom one which I wasn't as huge a fan of but still a decent choice I think it was $12 for 3 or something like that and honestly decently filling!! So ya would recommend. Also it does have some seating inside!

    Karen C.

    Yum!! Was in SoHo shopping and was looking for a quick lunch bite. Found this gem! So good!! Shared a set of 8. Ordered pork jaeyook, bulgogi, torched salmon, spicy salmon, and crabmeat. We loved all of it! Def a great place to try and was super tasty! Highly recommend!

    Top: Doshirak Beef (bulgogi); bottom Doshirak Pork (jaeyook). This is the full size - mini is enough for average person!
    Lena Y.

    I stumbled upon this place when looking for lunch and had a surprisingly bountiful meal. This place serves Korean style bento-style lunch boxes ("doshirak"). I was hatched in Korea so this offering was very nostalgic and fairly tasty. The full size was in fact pretty large so I think the mini size would be enough next time.

    Mine is the bottom box.  Top left: torched salmon Top right: beef bulgogi Bottom left: spicy mayo salmon Bottom right: spicy chicken
    Evan Z.

    My rankings: 1. Torched Salmon 2. Spicy Chicken 3. Salmon (w/ Spicy Mayo) 4. Beef Bulgogi The torched salmon yubu is the most popular and my favorite, the salmon is reasonably fresh, the sear is well executed, and the meat itself goes well with the rice and tofu skin. My least favorite was definitely the beef bulgogi; I'm a huge fan of beef bulgogi normally but I didn't really like it here. I think it lacked a bit of flavor with the marinade and I also don't think it complemented the yubu well. This restaurant is popular among local workers in the SoHo area, in large part due to how cheap it is (4 Yubu for $13) compared to other options around the area. I think 4 Yubu is enough for most people to be reasonably satisfied but I could've definitely went for 5 or 6. The inside is well lit and is nice as a casual lunch spot with friends and coworkers. My friend that I went with told me to try the bento box next time I go because he said the portions are quite big. 4.6/5

    Ingrid C.

    The tofu pockets have lots of variety, well seasoned and are deceptively filling. You can get away with eating around 6-8 and feeling stuffed. Ordered for takeaway and tried a whole bunch of flavors. My favorite had to be the salmon and torched salmon. If you're a fan of sashimi/sushi, it's a good pick! I would say the pork and beef were second best, especially if you like a slightly spicier and savory taste. The tuna was not raw tuna, but more of a tuna salad (which personally was not my favorite). The fish roe was not too bad either and was definitely spicy mayo forward. Not sure how the interior looks, but the delivery was quite fast and the food was packaged nicely.

    Mushroom and Bulgogi
    Vatsal S.

    Ambiance is pretty dead here which detracts from the experience but the food is really good. Lots of options and nothing you can really go wrong with here. Portions are small but well worth trying for their unique flavors. We always come here whenever in SoHo for a quick bite

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    Sarah A.

    Ordered takeout, 8pc for $25 on Postmates (I had a promo code so it was cheaper at checkout). It was packaged securely and nicely. Nothing spilled over. They gave me 2 lollipops and the quality of their chopsticks were nice. I've had this once before and I remember really liking it and I was craving it today so I decided to order delivery for lunch. Unfortunately, it did not hit the spot this time. The tofu skin on the outside was thin and sweet, but the rice on the inside was sticky and very dense. I got a good variety of toppings, I liked the salmon and bulgogi one. My least favorite were the tuna mayo and the avocado. The avocado had high rating on postmates, but it was just guac over rice.

    Myungran Roe, Seared Salmon, Spicy Tuna Yubu
    Jessica P.

    This place is so good that I visited here twice in one week! I was somehow craving some sushi and saw this place, which is basically Korean Yubu (or Japanese Inari or aka tofu skin) and have rice and fish/meat inside it. It's absolutely delicious and so flavorful! Growing up, I used to eat a lot of Yubu so this definitely gave that nostalgia in a way. The inside is pretty small but it hasn't been crowded as most people seem to take it as takeout. In case you don't want just Yubu, they do also have bento boxes and bibimbap along with coffee and tea. I did get their matcha latte and it was good too. If you're ever in SoHo and need a quick bite or some tasty food, definitely give this place a try!

    Salmon (Spicy Mayo), Salmon (Torched),Spicy Tuna Mayo, Blueberry Matcha Latte
    Kelly T.

    This was a small and quaint restaurant that specializes in yubuchobap. If you don't know what yubuchobap is, it is seasoned rice stuffed into tofu skin, and then you can have various toppings to elevate the dish. The restaurant functions more like a snack-stop-and-go. This is the type of place you meet with your friends to yap or you stop by after a day of shopping in Soho. I already had an idea of what it would taste like, and honestly, I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did, especially the torched salmon. I got the spicy salmon and two of the spicy tunas, and it tasted pretty good, nothing crazy. But the torched salmon was the star of the show; it was so, so buttery and a tad bit smoky. It was really delicious. I ordered a blueberry matcha as well, and it was also pretty good! I wasn't expecting much from the drinks, so this genuinely surprised me. I highly recommend it!

    Spicy Chicken Salmon (Torched) Spicy Tuna Mayo Beef Bulgogi Salmon (Spicy Mayo)
    Lauren Y.

    We stopped over when we weren't quite hungry for a meal but wanted something to eat. These tofu pockets hit the spot! We got 5 different toppings: Spicy chicken, spicy salmon, torched salmon, spicy tuna, and beef bulgogi. Our favorite by far was the torched salmon. Torched salmon/salmon flambé/seared salmon has always been my favorite sushi but not many places serve it. So I was so happy to see it here and it did not disappoint. The beef bulgogi and spicy salmon were pretty standard. It tasted how you expected but nothing special. The spicy chicken was ok. I forgot that it was chicken after I ate it but also the spicy sauce taste a little fake. The spicy tuna was also decent but I just wish it was raw tuna, not cooked canned tuna. Overall, the place was very clean and plenty of seating. The food was also prepared pretty quickly and it's nice they gave out free lollipops. I'd definitely return for the torched salmon and will mix in other choices as well to find my perfect combo.

    Jamie L.

    The interior of the restaurant was clean and service was friendly. The main critique is that the rice for the Yu is way too mushy. Others have pointed this out before and I don't know why they continue to overcook the rice. I got three for $10 which is a decent deal, but you probably need six to feel full. They are smaller than they look in pictures.

    Kathy K.

    This casual Korean restaurant in the SoHo area of NYC offers Yoni with a variety of toppings including bulgogi, spicy tuna and salmon. We ordered at the counter. We had a variety plus a mango drink. Everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious. The staff was friendly and efficient.

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    The food is always so fresh and I love the topping options for the inari. They also have vegan options which I love.

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    Ask the Community - YUBU SoHo

    What is the edible "cup/bowl" for these fillings made of? If it's mushrooms, my sister can't eat it.

    Hello, if you are talking about the outside base, it is tofu skin, and filled with rice inside.

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