Joodooboo
$$ • Korean, Pet FriendlyAbout Joodooboo
Customers' Favorites
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Holiday Family Banchan Set
Fried Joodooboo Set Vegan
Mushroom Jigae Pork Ribs
Spicy Acorn Noodle Bowl
Fried Dooboo Set
Mackerel Special
Banchan 4-Pack
Farmer's Bowl
Banchan Pack
Joodooboo Reviews
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As a goodbye/love note to Oakland, I'm leaving reviews for all my favorites. Joodooboo is my #1 for lunch. It's unpretentious, delicious, nourishing -- the place I'd go to on my own AND the place I'd take friends from out of town. I still crave the Fried Dooboo Set. Many thanks to Steve and Sarah and Akari and everyone else who ever served me.
Hidden gem for tofu lovers.
Acorn noodles are too good to miss.
Acorn noodles are too good to miss.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30 - 8PM 12 - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 8PM 12 - 3PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 3PM 4:30 - 8PM |
| Friday | 12 - 3PM 4:30 - 8PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 8PM 12 - 3PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Joodooboo is a restaurant that offers a modern take on Korean home-cooked meals, with a focus on fresh, creative dishes. The Fried Dooboo Set, which includes steamed sticky rice, house-made tofu, soup, and three banchan, is a customer favorite. The tofu has been praised for its high quality and flavor. The restaurant changes its banchan selection daily, providing customers with the opportunity to try something new with each visit. The restaurant's atmosphere is described as a "tastefully-designed culinary oasis" in West Oakland, with a wonderful neighborhood vibe.
The restaurant's menu features a plant-forward approach, with seasonal and fresh ingredients used in the preparation of each dish. Customers can enjoy a nourishing lunch, with the set meals including a variety of pickled and fresh dishes made daily. The acorn noodle is praised for its flavorful taste and bouncy texture. The portion sizes are just right, leaving customers feeling satisfied but not heavy. The dooboo sauce elevates everything it touches, and the red makgeolli pairs well with the meal.
The service at Joodooboo is highly praised, with the staff being knowledgeable and courteous, guiding customers through the menu with a smile. The food is described as extraordinary, with simple ingredients and expert execution. The ambiance is soothing, creating a serene environment for an unforgettable dining experience.