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So Gong Dong Tofu House
Korean Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Palo Alto
"Yum - glass noodles are delicious, BBQ ribs good, tofu soup good"(18 Tips)
"Bibimbap was some of the best I’ve ever had."(12 Tips)
"I had the vegetable soft tofu and it was Delicious!!"(7 Tips)
"Try the Seafood Tofu Bowl - There's a head on my shrimp!!"(3 Tips)
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Amazing tofu soup. One of my favorite Korean places, ever. I usually go for the mushroom tofu soup, but it's all good. I love the banchan here too! Very authentic, great and fast service!Upvoted Mar 19
Raymond PeckMay 12, 2017I always get the haemul soondooboo (seafood tofu soup) and daeji bulgogi (spicy pork), my favorite Korean restaurant. Cell service is non-existent and dining area is loud but still worth it.
MarcosMarch 8, 2015It is a very good reasonably priced restaurant. I like the beef short ribs, the beef is very tender and well seasoned. I like the 5 or 6 small appetizer plates placed on table as one sits down.
Pam ☕️ OSeptember 12, 2016Can get crowded but it's a great lunch spot for a change of pace in Palo Alto. I recommend the spicy tofu soup with kimchi and bulgogi.
Caroline DengJune 26, 2015Vegetable tofu is really good, but I'd recommend getting it medium spicy at least. Service is typical Asian service (aka nonexistent) but at least the male waiter is hella cute.
Not necessarily the best Korean restaurant around Stanford, but everyone has heard about it and been there. It's close to Escondido Village. The line is usually long but it's worth the wait.
You'll smell like Korean food after you're done. Really the only Korean restaurant in palo alto so it's usually very crowded by 6pm. Get here at 5:30 pm and you're good to go
Kelly 🍰November 28, 2011Open Sunday! Generous sizzling BBQ platter portions. Soon dubu is on point, and if you ask, will give you the spiciest in the Bay area. Ban chan includes kimchee with oysters! Yum
Sherry LiMay 30, 2015Private parking lot but gets busy on a Friday night. Wait wasn't too long and turnover is fast. Tofu soup is legit. Good banchan too.
Koji KOMATSUSeptember 25, 2015Great korean restaurant. I always order Conbination Tofu Soup, and add Bibimbap or BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) according to mood.
Bianca Navarro BowmanOctober 10, 2016Got the tofu soup with dumplings and added ramen -- was absolutely delicious!!! Definitely would come back!!
Eduardo RodriguesFebruary 28, 2016I had Japanese food, it was very tasty. I got a sampler plate with several options, very nice
Kyle MinshallSeptember 7, 2018Their tofu soup is delicious. Dumpings and pancake for appetizers are also great.
Alice FangJune 17, 2015Soft tofu with cheese tastes better than it might sound, if you want a slightly creamier soup base
Armelle GoreuxApril 11, 2015Soup used to be a lot better in my opinion but still alright. Bibimbap is good. The cold noodle soups are a bit expensive. And... The dokboki is actually really good.
Celeste WongApril 17, 2014Come before 6pm before it gets crowded - popular place even on week nights.
Always love good soon dubu but they don't serve the rice in the stone pots! What's up??
Johnny UrquijoApril 24, 2013Woah!! Amazing food and great service! Try the spicy pork...astounding!!!
Even if lots of people are waiting outside, the wait for a table is pretty quick.
Michael ClarkeDecember 10, 2011Can't go wrong with the original tofu bowl. Delicious and piping hot!
Cristina CasasDecember 31, 2018I was coming with high hopes, but I left the place very disappointed. The bbq chicken isn't bbq, too much sugar on it. the beef bibimbap was ok. I don't recommend it and,obviously, I'm not coming back
Angela WenNovember 5, 2014Don't get the cheese soondubu unless you like cheetos flavored soup. It's not melted on top it's mixed in. Stick with the basics!
Betty ChanFebruary 6, 2012When you get the tofu soup wait for it to cool down, unless you want to singe you're taste buds
Don't let the name fool you... they make a great BBQ spicy pork.
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So Gong Dong Tofu House
4127 El Camino Real (at El Camino Way)
Palo Alto, CA 94306
United States
Palo Alto, CA 94306
United States
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(650) 424-8805
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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