This is a review of our experience on 9/12/25 Friday
Reason for 1 star: Disrespectful, Unprofessional, Hair in food
We really wanted to like this place, but our recent experience was so frustrating and disappointing that we will never return.
My husband stopped by on his way home to place an order in person since we couldn’t get through on the phone. Once there, he learned their phone and internet were down, which explained why. That part we understood.
He placed the order and was asked to pay via Venmo. He confirmed the recipient with the owner and sent the money, but she didn’t seem to know how to check her Venmo app. As she fumbled with her phone, the food came out, but instead of finishing the payment check, she rushed over to help a new group of customers — leaving my husband standing there while the food sat on the counter.
After another 5–10 minutes, a worker asked if they could hand him the food, and the owner actually yelled, “No, don’t give him the food! I need to check Venmo!” Even after he showed both the Venmo confirmation screen and email receipt, she insisted she hadn’t received it.
Finally — more than 30 minutes after ordering — she suddenly said, “Oh, we got it!” and let him leave. By that point, my husband was so upset and frustrated with how poorly it was handled.
To make matters worse, when I opened my beef intestine soup at home, I found a hair in it. That was the final straw.
Between the lack of basic payment knowledge, the way the owner abandoned the transaction mid-check, the unnecessary delay, and the hygiene issue, this was an awful experience from start to finish. We tried to be patient and understanding, but left feeling disrespected and let down. Definitely not somewhere we’ll return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jay Patel
Great, would come back, has lots of vegetarian options Next time get: Appetizer: ask which pancake is vegetarian the vegetable or kimchi Dayo: Beef and seafood soup extra spicy combo with spicy pork and white rice Mom: Vegetable tofu soup Medium, purple rice Beef and Seafood Tofu with Purple Rice
Jay Yoo
The atmosphere is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amie k
Had the tofu seafood. The tofu was soft, soup flavorful, but the seafood portions were inadequate for the price. Banchans were plenty and delicious. Service wasn't too friendly. Felt rushed even thou we were the only party and another couples. The waitress was not attentive. Definitely need some improvements.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Banchan
John Moon
This is truly a hidden gem, if you want great Korean food in the La Palma area. They serve various dishes, but the soon tofu is a staple. Other great dishes include the nangmyun and galbi. Service is excellent and the servers speak English. A bonus is it’s located adjacent to a Korean market and there’s plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banchan, Soon Tofu, Bibimbap N Steamed Dumpling
Amin
Love their Tofu. The sides are always tasty and fresh. Very nice family owned business and is my “go to”stop for Korean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soon Tofu, Kimchi Side Dishes, Seafood Noodle
Louisa Sitala
No other soft tofu soup compares to this restaurant’s—it’s unbelievably silky, bursting with flavor, and perfect any time of year. Their short ribs are absolutely to die for. My husband and I stumbled upon this place on a whim and decided to give it a try. Ever since, it’s become our go-to spot. The servers and chef are not only talented but also incredibly warm and respectful, making every visit a comforting experience, especially after a long day in this charming little gem.
Love the meal set ups, side dishes, and ice cream bar! Not the most inexpensive, but has good value for money if you consider all the things offered. Great lunch and dinner option. Our family dines here once a month or so, and the manager/owner is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Appetizers Before the Entree, Oyster Tofu Soup, Seafood
S S
Server was rude when seating us, didn’t even bother staying
Phil C
I'm a fan of Soy Tofu! It is another local gem. The service is kind and attentive, the dining area is clean, and the vibe is pleasant. The decor is simple and homey.
I've dined here several times already, and each time was fantastic.
My current favorite items: - Soon Tofu (soups) - mushroom and the beef + seafood with black rice - The Tofu Combos - if you're a little more hungry, I recommend the BBQ short ribs with the tofu soup - Dumplings - fried or steamed, they are both excellent! - The complimentary ice cream!
When you receive the boiling hot tofu soup, immediately add the raw egg and stir it a little. The egg will cook fast in the hot broth. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
If you're in the area, try Soy Tofu. It's in a plaza with a Korean market and many other restaurants. There's usually plenty of parking in the public lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Appetizers Before the Entree, Beef Tofu, Bibimbap N Steamed Dumpling, Seafood, Beef & Seafood Tofu, Banchan, Soon Tofu
Very good dining environment, good service, and the price is suitable for the whole family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Jeong
A local tofu shop near Buena Park and La Palma. was recommended by friends who said this place was better than bcd and other chain tofu restaurants.. I was quite disappointed by the tofu. It was very bland and didn't have the creamy texture that my friends mentioned. Maybe it was an anomaly.. their side dishes were great especially their spicy cucumbers and seaweed salad. The owner was super kind and the service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
R Deguito
Staff there are very friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banchan
Rebecca Garcia (Becky)
Fantastic food, wonderful service, always a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Appetizers Before the Entree, Hot Stone Beef Bimbimbap, Mushroom Tofu, Banchan, Tofu Soup
Paul Updike
An old favorite with excellent food and the subtle feeling of dining at the owner's home. They also have free ice cream cones for dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Appetizers Before the Entree, Banchan, Tofu Soup
This is a review of our experience on 9/12/25 Friday
Reason for 1 star: Disrespectful, Unprofessional, Hair in food
We really wanted to like this place, but our recent experience was so frustrating and disappointing that we will never return.
My husband stopped by on his way home to place an order in person since we couldn’t get through on the phone. Once there, he learned their phone and internet were down, which explained why. That part we understood.
He placed the order and was asked to pay via Venmo. He confirmed the recipient with the owner and sent the money, but she didn’t seem to know how to check her Venmo app. As she fumbled with her phone, the food came out, but instead of finishing the payment check, she rushed over to help a new group of customers — leaving my husband standing there while the food sat on the counter.
After another 5–10 minutes, a worker asked if they could hand him the food, and the owner actually yelled, “No, don’t give him the food! I need to check Venmo!” Even after he showed both the Venmo confirmation screen and email receipt, she insisted she hadn’t received it.
Finally — more than 30 minutes after ordering — she suddenly said, “Oh, we got it!” and let him leave. By that point, my husband was so upset and frustrated with how poorly it was handled.
To make matters worse, when I opened my beef intestine soup at home, I found a hair in it. That was the final straw.
Between the lack of basic payment knowledge, the way the owner abandoned the transaction mid-check, the unnecessary delay, and the hygiene issue, this was an awful experience from start to finish. We tried to be patient and understanding, but left feeling disrespected and let down. Definitely not somewhere we’ll return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great, would come back, has lots of vegetarian options Next time get: Appetizer: ask which pancake is vegetarian the vegetable or kimchi Dayo: Beef and seafood soup extra spicy combo with spicy pork and white rice Mom: Vegetable tofu soup Medium, purple rice Beef and Seafood Tofu with Purple Rice
The atmosphere is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the tofu seafood. The tofu was soft, soup flavorful, but the seafood portions were inadequate for the price.
Banchans were plenty and delicious. Service wasn't too friendly. Felt rushed even thou we were the only party and another couples. The waitress was not attentive. Definitely need some improvements.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Banchan
This is truly a hidden gem, if you want great Korean food in the La Palma area. They serve various dishes, but the soon tofu is a staple. Other great dishes include the nangmyun and galbi. Service is excellent and the servers speak English. A bonus is it’s located adjacent to a Korean market and there’s plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banchan, Soon Tofu, Bibimbap N Steamed Dumpling
Love their Tofu. The sides are always tasty and fresh. Very nice family owned business and is my “go to”stop for Korean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soon Tofu, Kimchi Side Dishes, Seafood Noodle
No other soft tofu soup compares to this restaurant’s—it’s unbelievably silky, bursting with flavor, and perfect any time of year. Their short ribs are absolutely to die for. My husband and I stumbled upon this place on a whim and decided to give it a try. Ever since, it’s become our go-to spot. The servers and chef are not only talented but also incredibly warm and respectful, making every visit a comforting experience, especially after a long day in this charming little gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Tofu Soup, Beef Tofu, Mushroom Tofu Soup, Kimchi Side Dishes
Love the meal set ups, side dishes, and ice cream bar! Not the most inexpensive, but has good value for money if you consider all the things offered. Great lunch and dinner option. Our family dines here once a month or so, and the manager/owner is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Appetizers Before the Entree, Oyster Tofu Soup, Seafood
Server was rude when seating us, didn’t even bother staying
I'm a fan of Soy Tofu! It is another local gem. The service is kind and attentive, the dining area is clean, and the vibe is pleasant. The decor is simple and homey.
I've dined here several times already, and each time was fantastic.
My current favorite items:
- Soon Tofu (soups) - mushroom and the beef + seafood with black rice
- The Tofu Combos - if you're a little more hungry, I recommend the BBQ short ribs with the tofu soup
- Dumplings - fried or steamed, they are both excellent!
- The complimentary ice cream!
When you receive the boiling hot tofu soup, immediately add the raw egg and stir it a little. The egg will cook fast in the hot broth. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
If you're in the area, try Soy Tofu. It's in a plaza with a Korean market and many other restaurants. There's usually plenty of parking in the public lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Appetizers Before the Entree, Beef Tofu, Bibimbap N Steamed Dumpling, Seafood, Beef & Seafood Tofu, Banchan, Soon Tofu
Restaurantji Recommends
Very good dining environment, good service, and the price is suitable for the whole family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A local tofu shop near Buena Park and La Palma. was recommended by friends who said this place was better than bcd and other chain tofu restaurants.. I was quite disappointed by the tofu. It was very bland and didn't have the creamy texture that my friends mentioned. Maybe it was an anomaly.. their side dishes were great especially their spicy cucumbers and seaweed salad. The owner was super kind and the service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Staff there are very friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banchan
Fantastic food, wonderful service, always a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Appetizers Before the Entree, Hot Stone Beef Bimbimbap, Mushroom Tofu, Banchan, Tofu Soup
An old favorite with excellent food and the subtle feeling of dining at the owner's home. They also have free ice cream cones for dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Free Appetizers Before the Entree, Banchan, Tofu Soup
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