I wanted to like this place... They have my favorite dish, tuk guk on the menu by default, without having to order it like "tuk mandu guk, no mandu" so that was pretty amazing. Unfortunately, when the soup arrived, it had about half a cup of added miscellaneous vegetables: carrots, mushrooms, onions, etc. I thought maybe I'd just misread the description on the webpage, and they'd disclosed the veggies, but no, it says, "rice cake and beef soup with eggs and scallions." No mention of carrots... for good reason. They don't belong in this soup. It's patronizing to add random vegetables to try to improve your customers health.
Also, the ban chan all tasted weird. Something was off.
I might come by again and give them another chance, but this first impression was not promising.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Michael L
Absolutely miniscule popcorn chicken portion. Cannot believe this was almost $9
Sid Shah
I love the food here, the popcorn chicken is amazing, the spicy pork, the tofu soup, the portioning, everything is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mina Nguyen
This is a spot right across the street from campus in the alley cutting through Bancroft and Durant. It’s not the best Korean food I’ve ever had, but it’s still really delicious, and the price is very reasonable for something so close to campus. The portions are also pretty generous. Sometimes I feel like I can spend $20 on something at a restaurant and still not be filled, but they offer a lot of food for a good price. I would definitely recommend going into the physical location and ordering at the kiosks, even if you’re ordering takeout. Ordering on something like DoorDash will give you inflated prices, even if you do pickup. Even ordering on Snackpass isn’t the best because I’ve found that I don’t get the discounts/daily deals the in store kiosks do (maybe I’m tripping).
It’s all self-service. You order at the kiosk, pick up your food at the counter when it’s ready, choose your utensils as needed, and then you empty and return your tray yourself. There’s also a free water dispenser for patrons and you can get ice cold water. It’s pretty consistently busy throughout most hours of the day, and people seem to be in generally good spirits. There’s kpop blasting all the time too, if you’re into that.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Bibimbap
Lydia Chang
Food: fresh and delicious; the price worth the taste and value ✨ too many options and all look gooood! Service: order with kiosk and pick up at the counter; all self service Ambiance: casual, quick meal
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Lillian
I would eat it every time I don’t know what to eat?. Staff there were mostly Korean, that’s why I think it to be so authentic and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
XIAOYU
I would eat it every time I don’t know what to eat . Staff there were mostly Korean, that’s why I think it to be so authentic and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shubhangam Prasad
By far the best Korean spicy grilled chicken I’ve ever had, super nice vibe too! Portion sizes are generous too
Joanne
best authentic korean food in berkeley hands downseafood soft tofu stew tastes just like homeLA galbi was soooo good ?budae stew is thick and packed with ingridients.rice portions are good.could come with more banchan but great nonetheless.would be nice if we could order on snackpass for dine-in
Tofu soup was so good. They have cups for water and a k drama playing (silently) on the TV. Def will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sundubu-Jjigae
Sandra Evans
Best kimchi fried rice in this area, and I've tried them all at this point. I can't say anything on the rest of the menu but was impressed by this dish and its cost for the portion size.
Felix Heisch
Common Berkeley example of family-style dishes catered towards students and made into single-person versions. Not for me, but the galbi was good.
T'toust has become my go-to spot for authentic Korean cuisine, and their specialty, soft tofu soup, never disappoints. The variety of options, including beef, seafood, combination, sausage and ham (Spam), mushroom, or dumplings, allows for a personalized experience. I appreciate the traditional touch of serving it in a hotpot, allowing me to crack a raw egg into the soup. The generous serving with a heaping cup of rice and complimentary side dishes like kimchi and potatoes adds to the overall value.Beyond the soft tofu soup, T'toust offers a diverse menu featuring delicious items like beef bulgogi and bibimbap. The "clean-as-you-go" policy, while reflecting the norm in many Asian restaurants, contributes to a unique dining experience. The personalized touch of the owner knowing my name creates a welcoming atmosphere. As a Berkeley student, I highly recommend T'toust as one of the must-try around campus, even though the place can be a bit cramped. You come here for the incredible food, not the ambiance, making it a standout choice in the area.
Got the sundubu jiggae and bulgogi. The dishes were tasty, but for the price I was so disappointed in the size and panchan. Don't be fooled by the stock photos. There were three side dishes with the small meal, but barely one bite of each.
I wanted to like this place... They have my favorite dish, tuk guk on the menu by default, without having to order it like "tuk mandu guk, no mandu" so that was pretty amazing. Unfortunately, when the soup arrived, it had about half a cup of added miscellaneous vegetables: carrots, mushrooms, onions, etc. I thought maybe I'd just misread the description on the webpage, and they'd disclosed the veggies, but no, it says, "rice cake and beef soup with eggs and scallions." No mention of carrots... for good reason. They don't belong in this soup. It's patronizing to add random vegetables to try to improve your customers health.
Also, the ban chan all tasted weird. Something was off.
I might come by again and give them another chance, but this first impression was not promising.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Absolutely miniscule popcorn chicken portion. Cannot believe this was almost $9
I love the food here, the popcorn chicken is amazing, the spicy pork, the tofu soup, the portioning, everything is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a spot right across the street from campus in the alley cutting through Bancroft and Durant. It’s not the best Korean food I’ve ever had, but it’s still really delicious, and the price is very reasonable for something so close to campus. The portions are also pretty generous. Sometimes I feel like I can spend $20 on something at a restaurant and still not be filled, but they offer a lot of food for a good price. I would definitely recommend going into the physical location and ordering at the kiosks, even if you’re ordering takeout. Ordering on something like DoorDash will give you inflated prices, even if you do pickup. Even ordering on Snackpass isn’t the best because I’ve found that I don’t get the discounts/daily deals the in store kiosks do (maybe I’m tripping).
It’s all self-service. You order at the kiosk, pick up your food at the counter when it’s ready, choose your utensils as needed, and then you empty and return your tray yourself. There’s also a free water dispenser for patrons and you can get ice cold water. It’s pretty consistently busy throughout most hours of the day, and people seem to be in generally good spirits. There’s kpop blasting all the time too, if you’re into that.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Bibimbap
Food: fresh and delicious; the price worth the taste and value ✨ too many options and all look gooood!
Service: order with kiosk and pick up at the counter; all self service
Ambiance: casual, quick meal
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
I would eat it every time I don’t know what to eat?. Staff there were mostly Korean, that’s why I think it to be so authentic and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would eat it every time I don’t know what to eat . Staff there were mostly Korean, that’s why I think it to be so authentic and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far the best Korean spicy grilled chicken I’ve ever had, super nice vibe too! Portion sizes are generous too
best authentic korean food in berkeley hands downseafood soft tofu stew tastes just like homeLA galbi was soooo good ?budae stew is thick and packed with ingridients.rice portions are good.could come with more banchan but great nonetheless.would be nice if we could order on snackpass for dine-in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sundubu-Jjigae, Spicy Sausage Stew Soup
Hidden place, tasty food, large
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Tofu soup was so good. They have cups for water and a k drama playing (silently) on the TV. Def will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sundubu-Jjigae
Best kimchi fried rice in this area, and I've tried them all at this point. I can't say anything on the rest of the menu but was impressed by this dish and its cost for the portion size.
Common Berkeley example of family-style dishes catered towards students and made into single-person versions. Not for me, but the galbi was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Rice Cake, Spicy Sausage Stew Soup
T'toust has become my go-to spot for authentic Korean cuisine, and their specialty, soft tofu soup, never disappoints. The variety of options, including beef, seafood, combination, sausage and ham (Spam), mushroom, or dumplings, allows for a personalized experience. I appreciate the traditional touch of serving it in a hotpot, allowing me to crack a raw egg into the soup. The generous serving with a heaping cup of rice and complimentary side dishes like kimchi and potatoes adds to the overall value.Beyond the soft tofu soup, T'toust offers a diverse menu featuring delicious items like beef bulgogi and bibimbap. The "clean-as-you-go" policy, while reflecting the norm in many Asian restaurants, contributes to a unique dining experience. The personalized touch of the owner knowing my name creates a welcoming atmosphere. As a Berkeley student, I highly recommend T'toust as one of the must-try around campus, even though the place can be a bit cramped. You come here for the incredible food, not the ambiance, making it a standout choice in the area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Fried Rice, Sundubu-Jjigae, Spicy Squid Hotpot, Soup, Kimchi Soup with Pork, Beef Soup, Bibimbap, Spicy Sausage Stew Soup
Got the sundubu jiggae and bulgogi. The dishes were tasty, but for the price I was so disappointed in the size and panchan. Don't be fooled by the stock photos. There were three side dishes with the small meal, but barely one bite of each.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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