Overall a decent place if you want a quick fix for tofu soup or bibimbap. You have to order on a tablet via snackpass and have to clean up after you finish eating. If you want a quick place to go this is good, but not if you want to sit down and enjoy yourself
Rawad Bitar
Hidden place, tasty food, large
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maximiliano G.
Probably my favorite restaurant in Berkeley! I go here at least a few times per month and it's always a nice experience. My favorite dish is the spicy pork hotpot and it's very yummy! There's plenty of seating inside if you order for sit-down and there's also complimentary water. Definitely a place you should try out if you haven't already.
Aanchal Agarwal
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.
Rose L.
First meal of the school year! Their prices have gone up by a dollar BUT they are busy as ever! Got the mushroom tofu soup this time around and as always CRACK THAT EGG IN ASAP! It does take a while to cook and because the egg is room temperature, it can lead to stomach issues down the line. Water is crisp and refreshing as always! I love the banchan as well-- finally expanded from fish tofu to kimchi and bean sprouts as well!
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.
Got severe food poisoning after consuming their soup. The meat tasted off and didn't finish the entire dish but the soup was definitely smelling off which resulted in severe vomiting Service is great. Staff very welcoming.
Lindana S.
This place is delicious. I recently discovered it and have been ordering from here at least once a week. It's pretty much self-service - you order online or at the kiosk and grab a seat and they'll call out your number when your food is ready. I usually get the beef tofu soup (spicy) and have loved it every time. The staff is very very friendly and kind. All orders come with free banchan! Food is ready pretty quickly as well. Pretty packed as well.
Alben Bagabaldo
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kimberly S.
Omg, this place is amazing. I eat there almost once a week and I love it! If you like Korean food you should definitely try this place. It's more like self service. It's usually not that busy, but it can get busy sometimes not that usual tho. It's my to go place, love it there!
Sharon H.
I ordered Bibimbap from Snackpass so it was take out packaging. The food was pretty average and tasted like normal bibimbap. No complaints about the food but I wish there were more side dishes added. The service was fine as well. The food was ready in a normal 10-15 amount of time. It's a good spot to go to for a casual lunch with your friends.
Becky Wu
Super delicious go eat. I want to eat it every day. I came here to eat on Sunday when I had no classes and found it was closed. I cried at the door for half an hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WBPC S
This was absolutely my favourite restaurant during my days at UC Berkeley. I have left Berkeley for more than three years now, and I miss this restaurant so much! The sundubu jjigae (tofu soup) is fantastic!
Overall a decent place if you want a quick fix for tofu soup or bibimbap. You have to order on a tablet via snackpass and have to clean up after you finish eating. If you want a quick place to go this is good, but not if you want to sit down and enjoy yourself
Hidden place, tasty food, large
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably my favorite restaurant in Berkeley! I go here at least a few times per month and it's always a nice experience. My favorite dish is the spicy pork hotpot and it's very yummy! There's plenty of seating inside if you order for sit-down and there's also complimentary water. Definitely a place you should try out if you haven't already.
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.
First meal of the school year! Their prices have gone up by a dollar BUT they are busy as ever! Got the mushroom tofu soup this time around and as always CRACK THAT EGG IN ASAP! It does take a while to cook and because the egg is room temperature, it can lead to stomach issues down the line. Water is crisp and refreshing as always! I love the banchan as well-- finally expanded from fish tofu to kimchi and bean sprouts as well!
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
Got severe food poisoning after consuming their soup. The meat tasted off and didn't finish the entire dish but the soup was definitely smelling off which resulted in severe vomiting Service is great. Staff very welcoming.
This place is delicious. I recently discovered it and have been ordering from here at least once a week. It's pretty much self-service - you order online or at the kiosk and grab a seat and they'll call out your number when your food is ready. I usually get the beef tofu soup (spicy) and have loved it every time. The staff is very very friendly and kind. All orders come with free banchan! Food is ready pretty quickly as well. Pretty packed as well.
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
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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
Omg, this place is amazing. I eat there almost once a week and I love it! If you like Korean food you should definitely try this place. It's more like self service. It's usually not that busy, but it can get busy sometimes not that usual tho. It's my to go place, love it there!
I ordered Bibimbap from Snackpass so it was take out packaging. The food was pretty average and tasted like normal bibimbap. No complaints about the food but I wish there were more side dishes added. The service was fine as well. The food was ready in a normal 10-15 amount of time. It's a good spot to go to for a casual lunch with your friends.
Super delicious go eat. I want to eat it every day. I came here to eat on Sunday when I had no classes and found it was closed. I cried at the door for half an hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was absolutely my favourite restaurant during my days at UC Berkeley. I have left Berkeley for more than three years now, and I miss this restaurant so much! The sundubu jjigae (tofu soup) is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sundubu-Jjigae