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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tofu pots themselves don't vary all that much from tofu house to tofu house. It really all more in the variety and quality of sides, atmosphere and service. SGD is just okay on most fronts.One of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found out about this place through a friend a while back. I am a big fan of tofu. My boyfriend and I usually make our own soft tofu soup, but if we're not in the mood to cook and craving Korean...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Mushroom Tofu Soup!Place tends to get busy around lunch hour ~ but definitely worth the wait!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My two friends took me out for a belated birthday dinner and I was craving tofu soup so they took me here. Best tofu soup I've had! They come with lots of side dishes and some type of brown rice (I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on Friday wit my boy desmonkey... wow they are blessed to have 4 stars, I almost gave them a 2, but the bulgolgi saved it. At least they didn't try to be shady and name it rib-eye. Tofu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Tofu House....close to home and the tofu is very good. The owner is very nice, he greets all of the customers and even makes animal characters out of balloons for the kids. Good, casual...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel so blessed that I have a Korean friend who knew about this place, took me here, and ordered for me! I would have been missing out!!! I love tofu and the way it's made here is very good!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is awesome! Seafood tofu soup and seafood pancake never failed me. Service can be kinda slow when the place is packed but they always make sure that they get to everyone. The owner is super...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still a fan of this place. Went there with some friends for dinner Friday night and the flavors were as good as I remembered. The only slight disappointment was that the tofu soup was not spicy enough...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm craving Korean tofu soup, I come to Tofu House. It's probably the best tofu soup I've found in the South Bay. Food: -Ramen, Mushroom, Seafood Tofu - Listed in order of my favorites. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the seafood tofu bowl and it was awesome. They had this rice that was purple in color. The price is sorta high. The service was ok. Seating was ok. Come here if you never had Korean food before.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Speaking from a korean living in LA, "a taste of korea town in norcal!" Love the food, love the service! Make sure to get it extra spicy (from the korean), get it medium (from the vietnamese).
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my first time of trying Korean cuisine, I must say that I was quite pleased. Customer service was really great, everyone there is SO friendly and the owner was super nice. He actually took the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a typical soft tofu soup restaurant; doesn't stand out from the others, but certainly doesn't fall behind. They have different tofu soups menus, like other restaurants, and carry a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
their mouth-watering tofu soup & bi-bim-bap in hot stone pot is fantastic! this place is great for both vegetarians & meat-lovers.veg peeps: vegetable tofu soupmeat peeps: seafood tofu soup level...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love this place! if you want something simple but delicious try this place. I like the seafood tofu- been back here many many times. my most favorite to eat when I crave for Korean food- and very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my tofu seafood soup dish. I am a wimp and can only handle the mild flavor. Once I thought I had it in me to go for a spicier blend, and oh gosh did I cry and start to have a runny nose. Extra...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just came back from lunch here and it was pretty packed with Korean people (definitely a good sign). We ordered some soondubu and seafood pancake (pajeon). The soondubu was pretty good, with plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very yummy, super friendly, fresh and hot. Delish!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like their tofu soup. It is very yummy. And they also have the my favorite food which is Korean Spicy Pork. It is also so yummy. I love this place. And I love eating dried up rice that was stuck on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been jonesing for soon dobu for a while now and finally got to satisfy that craving on my trip to SJ. My cousin said this was the best place in town. It's very clean with drawings from children...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg drool. So good.Ordered #1 Original Soft Tofu / Pork, spicy. It came w/ 5 "side dishes", but it's definitely all about their sundubu jjigae.Food and service were both excellent. I went around...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service, friendly staff, owner made a little ballon dog for my cousin's little baby. Good food that fills u up despite the size. I ordered my tofu pot with hot spiciness but wasnt till the end...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. They brought out a bunch of side dishes that were really good. The soup they brought out was so hot you can crack an egg into it and it'll cook, seriously. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Liked it, but didn't love it.We ordered the following:(1) Original Tofu with Beef - I should have ordered spicy because medium wasn't hot enough. It came out boiling hot and it took awhile for me sip....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The soft tofu was pretty good, served boiling hot and spicy. BBQ Beef was just ok, but overall an enjoyable dining experience. The old man was so nice and made us feel very welcome. Nothing too fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though it seems like things are chaotic in here at times, it is in fact very well run and efficient. The service is always friendly and the food is always fresh and great tasting. The Pros:-Price...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid soondubu, quick service, fast seating, and who the hell is talking about bad service? I want to adopt the lady and man who work this place. The owner actually reached into his apron pocket to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a fan of tofu soup, I highly recommend this place.Came here with my bf and another couple, three of us got the tofu and the one really white guy got the beef since he can't hang with the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I somewhat don't understand why this place is rated so high. The tofu soup is just ok for me here. It's not outstanding, its not horrible. But it hits the spot if you're looking for tofu soup I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, FIVE enormous stars for the old man (the owner) who greets us with the most welcoming smile and hands me lollipops on my way out! Seems like there's never a bad day for him, and he can probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with my friend who I often go out to restaurants with. Korean, again, haha. I think we're addicted.Anyway, he's been here before and he told me that there is this one particular server who...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason my sister and I always have a heavy craving for Korean hot tofu soup.. or really just Korean food (I think its the garlic) There were three of us (BF, Sister and myself) and we each...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good menu, great service. Unfortunately it's hard to mix the fried egg when it is so overcooked that it's a hard rubbery puck. :/
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with a group of about 12 for a friend's bday. I tried the dol sot bim bap, which had a good mix of veggies, though the meat was kinda bland, as if it wasn't marinated all that wel. The tofu...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A family-friendly restaurant with exceptional service that serves semi-tasty, watered downish tofu soup with a decent selection of banchan.Good...but not great.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Price: Prices have gone up over the years, but still all around $10 for meal. Keep in mind, with traditional Korean restaurants, you get all the side dishes and rice for free. The appetizers are a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This tofu house is the same name as the one in Koreatown, LA. Compared to the one in LA it is not as flavorful and tasty but for San Jose I guess it's as good as soon dubu can get. I went here once...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't fancy at all, but the owner (manager?) is friendly, the food is divine and it comes fast. A plain old order of tofu soup is all you need, and the amount of kim chee and rice they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the past three years we've been going regularly to the Tofu House in Palo Alto. More recently, my fiance moved to Santa Clara so we switched over. The food quality is great and the customer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy yummy, in my tummy.Had dinner here. Ate the tofu and mushroom stew. It was yummy! I had it done medium spicy.One downside is that the egg you use to crack into the soup is very small. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place for the first time today, after reading the yelp reviews i thought I might like it, and I did! Lunch time was packed, we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table (there were 3 of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this place for the last three years now, so it goes without saying that I like this place. I order soon dubu every time I come here, never had any reason to order anything else. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to get tofu soup. They have other items like cold noodles, bibimbap, and korean bbq items, but I recommend getting their seafood soon dubu. If you want something else...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE KOREAN PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Couldn't have said any better, this place has the best food, best service and cleanliness! Not to mention on the smiley owner that you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Korean restaurants. Love their toufu pots.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As far as Korean places go, this is very average. It seems the meals are watered down for western palates. The Bibimbap was bland, the mini-side dishes were too sparse, the BBQ pork too sweet; however...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prior to going to the Tofu House, I haven't heard anything about it. No Yelp. No Word of Mouth. Nothing. I was hungry, so I decided to risk it and wanted to check it out.When you see the restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of Lukewarm soup. therefore this is why i am a fan of this place. they serve the best hot tofu soup. it literally comes out sizzling!!!You can even choose your spice level and type of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came for lunch. Super crowded but the extremely friendly manager greeted us, handing us menus to take our order while we waited for a table. After a short 5 minute wait we were seated at an Ikea-esque...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish Yelp allowed half stars. This place is a solid 3.5.I've been wanting to try this place for a while so when my sister gave me carte blanche to choose a dinner spot we ended up here.My medium...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been searching high and low around the South Bay for a place that serves my beloved fish egg tofu, when I came across SGD. My only other experience with fish egg tofu was at the inimitable My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must thank a dear Korean-American amiga for bringing me here for lunch. First time Tofu trier, new tofu-addict. Why have I not tried this before, since it is my first try I may just be biased, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hands down my favorite tofu place!4 stars instead of 5 because of the side dishes being 'okay' and sometimes the service is not as great. i've only tried the sundubu here, don't care to try any other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend Yelped this place because we wanted to try a new Korean restaurant. I got myself the Dak Bulgogi and he got himself a rice bowl that had Bulgogi and mixed vegetables. His dish was so-so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Small dishes there are nothing to rave about compared to other Korean restaurants in the vicinity.Staff were friendly and didn't assume we speak Korean (we're Taiwanese) like a lot of other places do.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ARRIVE EARLY! this place is always packed with hungry people! We got lucky! we arrived there about 630ish on a Friday night and yummlicious! After a day of shopping with a friend i was exhausted and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say much about my lunch date, but my plate completely sizzled. Just Kidding Nech, I heart you looong time. I heart you even more for introducing me to the tofu soup. Yum. I can't believe I never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want some kim chi. I likes it extra hot and spicy please! *sizzle, snap, pop*I love soon du bu! Korean hot tofu soup that is, with all the side dishes to tickle me pickles. I came here on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Kimchee..How I love thee!This place gets packed; decent prices. I love the generous side dishes too. I mostly get Bibimbap with good portions of meat and veggies, but I love Soon Du Bu as well on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We come here quite often for lunch and sometimes even dinner. This place is better than most but they are not always consistent. Usually they are very tasty but on odd hours, they are a bit off. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place a few times for lunch with friends and co-workers. Their tofu soup (I order it HOT) is really good, definitely hits the spot when you're craving something hot and spicy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came here craving kim chi tofu soup .. and sadly it didn't hit the spot at all! i had to go back to my favorite tofu house [kang nam in milpitas] the second night to hit the spot.the rice pot is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we returned to this tofu restaurant after trying it for the first time about 5 years ago. our usual tofu place is myung dong, but we decided to try this place again yesterday... just for variety. i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(Boyfriend said I only had one 5-star review, so here's #2)I got intro'd to this place by my brother Phil. Brother Phil got intro'd to this place by a college classmate. We both graduated in '01, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If your looking for Korean Tofu soup this place is as good as it gets. I eat at a lot of Korean places that serve Tofu soup but this place is simply the best. They also serve their rice in a korean...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Korean tofu soup place in the bay area. They are very authentic with their tofu soups, including the kimchi tofu soup. I read some reviews complaining about the shells in the seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I freeeeeeking LOVE this place.First the negatives:* No beer/soju* Watchout for shells in seafood soups* The bulgogi is not as good as you could find anywhere else within two * blocks (it is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok -- we had the original tofu soup, the one with dumplings, and bulgogi. The soups were satisfying since it was so cold out but I would pass on the bulgogi -- it tasted ok but nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to go to the Mongolian BBQ Buffet, but I had Coolicious before dinner. So I wasn't quite in the mood for all you can eat!It was super packed, hot, and stuffy this evening during dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure there are better tofu places around the immediate area but I haven't found it yet.I feel like I'm eating in a cafeteria. I don't mind the food but not worth the nearly $10 per bowl they ask....
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place for tofu soup! The owner is very friendly and always in a happy mood. It's always crowded whether for lunch or dinner so get there early. Parking can be hard to find...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in the mood for Korean tofu soup then this is the place for you. The decor is mediocre, their menu is a tad small, and consist mostly of tofu dishes, but their service was very consistent...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a regular here for quite a while, it has been awesome the last few yearsBut the service recently has gone downhill.We had 6 people, and they gave us 2 set of Kim Chi's. They never gave us...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers, you have let me down by leading me to this place with an overall whopping (undeserved) 4 stars. I was extremely disappointed the moment I stepped into the restaurant. It looked like a highly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to SGD Tofu with a group of friends for my girlfriend's birthday on a Saturday night. Event though they had a line out the door, they were really patient with serving our group. The proprietor...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What I like about this place is that their service and food is consistent. If anyone likes Korean tofu soup, this is the place to hit in Silicon Valley. I like that you can choose the measure of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good tofu soup. I had that combination tofu soup. Very very good. The only suggest I have is that the "spicy" soup isn't that spicy! oh wells!! still very very good.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place definitely has great tofu soups and if you go during lunch the portions are just right for what your stomach feels like eating :) I love kimchi and their kimchi, however, disappointed a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty, very good. I'm not a good judge of soon-du-bu quality, but it's great stuff here, and my friends tell me that it's perhaps the best up here in the Bay Area. As a testament to its...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is strictly a review on the Soon Tofu soup, its GOOD! Not too salty and just the right spices. I also ordered the Galbi, and it was just okay, but I wouldnt expect much from a Tofu house rite, i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, bare walls.This place is a no frills resturant, but you are here for the food right?I ordered #1 with beef and it is impressive. Very large portions for even a guy of my size. I took home...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship w/this place. When I crave seafood tofu soup, I go here, but then feel guilty about it after for loading my body with MSG.I only go here now for the seafood tofu soup....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We dropped by for the first time on Friday, just 30 mins before closing. We ordered the BBQ shortribs and the Seafood pancakes. They even gave us a small side of the Tofu soup to try...so good! The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place gets better with every visit starting with the service. yeah, i would have to say, the service won me over. we were chatting it up with the waiter about this k-drama we were all watching...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know that tofu could be so good! I ate my first tofu soup here 8 years ago, and I have been a fan ever since. Their bbq dishes are also tasty. Get here early during dinner time since the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So here it go again I decide to give this place another try...just because I love them but I hate them at the same time....And this time they actually got my order right yay!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my first time here for lunch here and it was yummy~~.... combination tofu soup ($9.24 tax) ...it came with 2 shrimps, lots of tofu, meat, and clams.i got myself a "mild" and it was just "right!" the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I didn't know better, I'd say SGD Tofu House is an exact clone of So Gong Dong Tofu House in Palo Alto. In fact, I'm pretty sure they are related, but they were small differences that actually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ever ate tofu soup was here. I remember waiting for a table since the place was packed. The service was fast and friendly and you can order your tofu soup not spicy which was great....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BIG BIG portions of scrumptious Korean bbq = aweeeethom!(I liked the spicy pork best, and I usually hate pigs!)Great service. All my friends love the owner papa here! He treats everyone (including...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Can't go wrong with their tofu soupsService: Quick, but arrive before noon for lunch.Price: Average $10 for lunchSteep prices for a lunch but in general worthy. We got the Standard Tofu Soup...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently good tofu pot. I've been here many times and they've always had good tofu pot. During the colder seasons during dinner times, the wait is always out the door- considering this area is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came here on a thursday night, it wasn't too busy, and service was fast.We had the Tofu Salad, Bbq Chicken, and Vegetable Soft Tofu, we thought each dish was yummy. 4 stars for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish we could give half stars. This place is definitely not a 3 and definitely not a 4. This place is generally packed around dinner time because well, the tofu stew is quite good. You can request...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always get a tofu bowl and bbq dish!!! Trust me, they go hand in hand.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here again specifically to try the meat. Yikes, one star down? Why you might ask? After eating here i had a odd taste in mouth. *smacks lips* yeah.. plastic. Exactly what the pork tastes like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had I not been dragged to this place by former coworkers of mine I wouldn't have known such food existed. Tofu soup--this Irishman could not imagine. I had never seen kimchi before! But anywho I loved...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most delicious place to grab soondubu in the area. It always comes out so scalding hot, you have to wait around before jumping into the spicy tofu awesomeness. Try the one with dumplings and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favorite lunch spot til I switched jobs. I still come here from time to time and it's always delicious. Spicy mushroom beef soup is the best!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place for Naeng Myun!Because of the heat today, I went to SGD Tofu House for dinner to have some. It was as good as usual. Also, the side dishes are always very fresh, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the dumpling & rice cake soon dubu. It was average, a bit on the pricier side... $9 or 10? But the employees were very friendly. I like the SGD on El Camino in Palo Alto better though... not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tucked next to Walgreen's on El Camino and I just happened to stop here with my better half cuz we were cruising and looking for a new place to try.When we first entered we were warmly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the cold kimchi broth they serve you with the panchan. I've only had it at Jong Ga House in Oakland where it's tastier and served with noodles. Here it's a weird pink color but the server...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently every student I know MUST go here as part of their college experience. I went here once with my girlfriend to experience the hype.It's cheap... that's the only good thing I can honestly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best tofu places around. they always make my super spicy tofu pot with beer and kimchee excatly the way i like it. spicy. they have good service when it isnt a packed house, and the guy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't normally like tofu (makes my stomach hurt for unknown reasons), so I was skeptical to go to yet another tofu house in the Bay Area.With that said, my #8 - Dumpling Tofu Medium Spicy turned out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good-Yummy (presumably healthy) filling soup of all spiciness levels, perfect for a rainy day-Friendly staff seemed amused at my Caucasian-ness and was willing to explain what I was supposed to do...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now. Not a big fan of the bulgogi here (the meat seemed a bit soggy). I recently had the bbq chicken and it was good. I know this isn't really a place that specializes in BBQ,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good tofu soup. In some places the tofu soup is thin, not very flavorful. Here the soup is rich, spicy, with lots of depth. One of the better tofu places in the area. This is one of the places...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally didn't know what I was getting into here, but with my asian representative (not Korean, but asian for sure)...my hand was held, and I was secure that I'd at least order the right thing....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Korean.. Tofu.. :DI was in search of some really good korean tofu style meals so i yelped it and i just had to try this place. I went here a week ago with my boyfriend and he wasnt too fantastic about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They serve the basics and it's pretty good. Their soon tofu dishes are good and I also tried their seafood pancake dish. It's what you would expect from a Korean restaurant. I was a bit disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great thing about friends is that they open your eyes up to cuisine that you usually won't go yourself. Considering the perceived lack of meat from the restaurant name, Tofu House, I never tried it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tofu was OK. Banchan was terrible. The restaurant itself is not very nice. Don't take a girl out to this place on a first date.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is kind of a hard review for me to write since it was the first time I had Korean tofu soup. Considering I have nothing to compare it to I will strictly go with what my taste buds think. Taste...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all these great reviews about this place....decided to give it a try since it's not too far from work. As I walked in, thought "The picture of the egg looks familiar....SHIT it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far, this place tops the list for tofu pots. However, i do wish they gave more side dishes. The price is a little pricier but worth it if you're looking for good tofu casserole.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!!I've actually been avoiding Korean BBQ restaurants because I'm very sensitive to the strong smell that stays in your clothing and hair. But I was happy to find that this place didn't have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you step through the door and you're greeted by the proprietor make sure to give them a fist bump and yell "word... to your mother" because vanilla ice is huge in korea.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would say this place is perfect if it's a cool or cold night for the tofu soup. The Korean BBQ plates are not bad but there are easily places with a better value when it comes to get a sizzling...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the tofu soup here is more hype than substance. I had the beef tofu soup and like the Wendy's lady said 'Where's the beef?'. I couldn't find any in my bowl. the kim chi and all the korean...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving korean tofu all month all I could think about was korean tofu korean tofu korean tofu tasting so good in my belly and repeat I thought of it so much I'm sure I began to exaggerate and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the tofu soup here as all of the ritualistic tendancies of the employees. Don't expect good service, expect good food that is slightly over priced @ $9-10 for tofu soup. They scoop the rice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tofu soup. check.bbq beef. check.cousin's turn to pay. oh HELL YEAH double check!delicious medium spicy seafood (shrimp, clams, oysters) tofu soup (which is not spicy at all, get HOT!) and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like to come here on a cold or rainy day when i want some hot tofu soup! I usually get the medium spice combination which comes with clams, tofu, shrimp and beef. They give you this super hot rice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is excellent, especially if you are in the mood for some really yummy soup. I always enjoy getting the one with mushrooms, while my bf likes the one with kimchee/beef. Whether you like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even burning my mouth on this soup is well worth it! The sticky white rice...the spicy mushroom tofu soup..yum yum! And i have been getting it for take out on my way back from School, and it is just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trip to SGD Tofu House 4.5 stars....Service = excellent. They handled a table of 13 with no problems and super responsive to our mutlple needs. Food = Excellent.Parking = Excellent. Lots of parking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good prices on food, tasty BBQ Chicken.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always burn some part of my mouth when I come here. ALWAYS!But I keep coming back for more...WHY?!Cause it's good! I like to get the number one with beef and with the ultimate spicyness! It only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my boyfriend usually go to this place for our fix of tofu soup. I always order the Kimchi Soft Tofu and its absolutely delicious. I usually order mine mild-medium depending on whether or not I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was hoping that I would go somewhere new between now and my last review and by pure luck have something amazing happen to me and be the inspiration of my 777th review. Unfortunately, no such luck....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is fast.Side dishes are good.Rice with the green peas. Sticky and yummy.Seafood tofu, medium spicy. Plenty of clams, oysters, shrimp. DeliciousBeen coming here for years. My favorite tofu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply delicious, and simply old-fashioned Korean cooking. This place reminded me of the food served on family night at my house. I loved every nostalgic bite of my cold noodles (naeng myun) and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm, I love that spicy tofu stew on a cold, wintry night! I especially love the one with the dumplings and mochi. Makes me feel all warm and cozy inside just thinking about it! They're always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dishes here come out piping hot... literally..Iron skillets and soup pots come out sizzling and bubbling.. Get the Numbero Uno.. Added pickled sides complement the dishes.. Best to eat on a cold...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More or less what I expected from a Korean tofu place. Showed up with some friends pretty late in the day (around 3pm), so the restaurant was a bit dead. We all got the same (I think it was a #1), I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely satisfies your tofu craving with the boiling tofu with very tasty broth. We stopped by on a Friday evening (around 8pm) and there were still lines out the door. Nonetheless, the service...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I haven't been to this place for so long...I remember going to Deanza and stopping by here for lunch! The menu is so simple...and easy to order, I don't remember what it was that I used to order...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's raining. It's cold. The weather is crappy.You want something warm, soupy without noodles to eat?Try Tofu House! This place is my favorite place to go eat when I want something warm. It's also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the best Korean restaurants in the area. That cute logo on the store front helps too.ATMOSPHERE:Very casual. Decorated generously with children's drawings. SERVICE:Great! Especially...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Korean Tofu Soup (Sun Du Bu) is the specialty at this place, you must be thinking why thank you Captain Obvious! Having read all the rave reviews on Yelp about this place, I finally found myself here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were itching tofu soup and decided to make a pit stop here. The place is busy, but highly efficient. As people walk in, the staff look up to see how many need to be seated and try to find you a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came here for lunch with my lil girl. it was packed when we walked in, but towards the end of our meal, we were the last to walk out. it was 2 pm. i ordered the kimchee tofu soup with pork, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food served in a diner-style restaurant. The staff are relatively friendly. When my table only ordered one tofu bowl for two people, they brought out a small bowl with extra tofu in it so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect ending to a somber freezing cold day.I was craving spicy tofu all day long and I got my wish!I ordered the Mushroom tofu soup and bf got Bibimbap. I'm a heat freak so I was a little upset...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i would really give this 3.5 star. Just stick with the tofu. It's good. Soft, smooth, flavorful soup. Nothing else you can ask for. However didn't really like the meats very much. Ban-Chan was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the god knows how many Korean restaurants along El Camino in Santa Clara. I came here a few times with my ex-boyfriend, and took my current boyfriend here for the first time last...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After all the good reviews, I was disappointed with SGD! The soondubu was bland (we got the fish egg one), but it did come with a lot of fish eggs. The seafood bibimbop was very stingy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Service with a smile, but only if you are Korean!!" Don't worry, you aren't alone if this has also happened to you...Wow, used to be one of my favorite "go-to" places in the South Bay when I really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow the tofu soup is really good here. It's always piping hot, perfect for cold winter days. Even if you're a lil sick and can't taste anything, SGD will help you with that problem. The bbq beef...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how many times I have gone to this place but it is good every single time, there has not been a time that I have not been happy and full after leaving. The first thing that you will...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dumpling Soft Tofu, I really love you.Your teeny bites of rice cake are chewy and delightful, the dumplings are tasty, and the meat is generous. You're my favorite soft tofu ... :DSGD got our party of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Get any of the tofu soups - I like them hot. The BBQ is good too, but I can't go here and not order tofu. The service here is also excellent. I love the melon gum they give with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was pretty great here! We had a party of about 10 and if you know soondubu, it's always hectic and getting a table to fit all of us is rare if you want to eat before you starve. Initially we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed by this place. People rave about how good this place is but there are frugal with the banchan. The pork dish we got were mostly fatty meat. The tofu soup isn't something...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SGD Tofu House...Super Great, Dammit?Some Good Dope?Whatever it is (likely something in Korean that this [half] Chinese girl don't know) it's all of the above! Ok so I won't fall over myself spouting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy decided to bring me here for lunch the other day since we were unable to come here for dinner the previous weekend due the long lines... (good sign #1! :D)When we arrive around 12:45 ish for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good tofu soup no doubt about it. Even my sister who rarely ventures outside American & Filipino food liked her dumpling soup.However, a little bit pricey. $9 for a bowl of soup and rice. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Spicy BBQ pork, better than a lot other Korean place in Santa Clara.Tofu stew is great too! The rice on a clay pot adds favor.They don't give you a lot of sides dishes though, which is a bumper...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here based on a recommendation from my Korean optometrist. The specialty here is the tofu soups. It wasn't very cold outside, so I ordered the beef bibimbop which came in a sizzling clay pot....
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this place a couple years ago thanks to my Korean friend. This place rocks. They are usually busy so expect a wait. The owner/manager guy is super nice and really gives the place an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tofu. Lots of it. Everywhere. A tiny House worth. Place was really crowded (see every other review) and we were seated 1) by the line and 2) by the door on a cold day. I'd try it again but not at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Simple menu. Tofu, tofu... or tofu. Unless you want rice... or tofu.The place was crowded, so we had to wait outside for ~10minutes before we were seated. BUT, the owner(?)/waiter came outside and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came with a friend during a busy night around 8pm. Place was packed and the only reason why we were seated so quickly because there was just 2 of us and luckily there were 2 open seats but we had to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SGD Tofu House Haiku I don't like tofu But it looked so enticing I had to order It was comfort foodServed bubbling hot with steamed rice Came with a raw eggYou also get fivefree Korean small dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my bf on a Tuesday night. Although the place was fairly packed, we were seated promptly. Overall the food is good. The side dishes were a bit skimpy. Bf ordered the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, more than I could eat. Gonna try the meat plates next time, but the bibimbap was great. My companion's soup looked very tasty as well.Not a good date place, loud, bright and very crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is probably the best place if you want that Korean style tofu soup. They also offer sizzling beef and pork plates. I always order the beef, but keep remembering that the pork taste better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is the best. i went there after looking at jatbar.com decided this was the closest/best place for korean food. once we got there we were kindly greeted and seated. the menu pricing was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best tofu place & I go here once every couple of months for my fix. The reason I gave only 3 stars is that the banchan is just ok and also they charge $10 & up for all the menu items....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times now and I'd say that the food was pretty good.I know they're know for their soondubu (tofu soup) and it's good, but I wouldn't say the best I've ever had.The owner is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like some of the other Korean Americans reviewing this place, I didn't even know this place was called SGD until recently. I've always referred to it as the soondubu place on el Camino next to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having a bad day? Go to Tofu House for an instant pick me up. Even if you don't like soondubu, you have to go just to experience the owner. The owner is a good counterbalance to the efficient, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my mama. If you tell me you don't like her cooking, you're basically asking to be severely beaten, castrated, or thrown out of my house. Usually a combination of the three. But...SORRY MOM!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good, lunch is going to cost you more than 10 dollars though, so its not like cheap eats or anything. The tofu soups are really good, I got the combination one that comes with a raw egg...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place has the best jigae I've ever had! Plus, they give you a raw egg to crack into your jigae when it hits the table. I've only had that at one other place in Fort Lee, NJ (a sign of my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bowl of tofu and broth? yeah... kinda pricey at $10-ish.... throw in the appetizers... the crusty rice, and the exquisite artwork lining the walls.... no problem.This place can get kinda busy.. so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tofu soup wins here. Just wins.Everyone just calls it Tofu House. Honestly, I think its the only one worth mentioning.Recently, they added some variants to the standard 4 soups, and yet, still...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
for some reason i always thought ive never been here. the name just didnt ring a bell. so the other day, i was gonna be in the south bay anyways, so i decided to stop by this place to check it out.......
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't Korean BBQ. It's Korean Tofu Soup. Be ready, however, to reek to high heaven of the restaurant when you leave. But, oh, it's so worth it! They can make the food as spicy or as mild as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a business lunch today with four people. It was ok overall but I wouldn't come back here.Pros: - Friendly/attentive wait staff- Authentic food and style/decor- Good selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my all time favorite tofu house. The staff is very friendly and price is very reasonable. I always order medium spicy tofu stew with rice cakes and dumplings. Soooo yummy. I could eat here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you never tried the korean tofu soup, this would be the perfect place to try it for the first time. Several korean epicure friends of mine even admitted that it's not EZ to find a good tofu house...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've stopped by the Santa Clara branch, since I live across the street from the Palo Alto one. But my friend and I were in the area today, so we stopped in for dinner.Both of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place! I went there for the first time with my co-workers last week and again with my girlfriend the following day. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious! There is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their tofu soup here, its my standard for all other tofu soups. They don't have too many little side dishes but oh well. The owner is so nice too it he makes u want to come back for more!
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I concur. The food here is incredible. And when you ask for extra mushroom in your tofu, they give you extra mushroom. Two things that can be better:1 - less oil in the bi bim bop2 - more appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, simple menu - friendly service. Gets crowded at lunch, but someone always greets you with the menu while you wait.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the tofu soup here once, and it's the best I've tasted so far out of the handful of other Korean places on the ECR strip! The restaurant is spacious and was busy the night we went, but we were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want consistency and quality come satisfy and indulge your tofu cravings here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very very friendly people. Thats what you notice when you enter first or leave. It seems like the owner nows everyone there.As for the food, my review is based on the comparison with two other places...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go down El Camino, I always pass this place. I've heard good things about it and I was definitely craving some good Korean food.I ordered the Naeng Myun (Arrowroot Cold Noodles) with the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to 3 other tofu houses in the south bay, and this one is the best! i love having the tofu soup on those cold days. i get the kimchi beef tofu and it is very tasty. you get to choose from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i didn't know that this place was called SGD tofu, but okay. i think this is the best tofu house in the bay area. it is comparable to bcd tofu down in la. my favorite is the seafood tofu. since i ask...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overview: casual Korean restaurant known for tofu soup dishes.Pros:Decent food.Ample seating.Cons:Not that large of portions for price.Moderate amount of side dishes, would like more.Menu selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating here for several years and the tofu here is some of the best in the Bay Area! I usually order either the dumpling tofu (soondobu), the mushroom tofu, or the original with either pork...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Checked it out on 4/13/07.The decor is pretty awful. There are children's drawings all over the walls, and the floor is old tile laminate that looks filthy regardless of how clean it is. At least...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I actually don't want to rate this place because the more I say, the more crowded the restaurant will be :p. Its my favorite place for Korean food! The soondobu (mushroom) is water based not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite korean tofu place...like the tofu texture and flavor better than other nearby restaurants like Gaesung and Korean Secret Garden. I've been to both SBD Tofu Houses the one in Milpitas and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the chicken soft tofu medium spicy soup/stew! It really hit the spot on a Thursday work lunch where I really didn't feel so good in the morning. I'm taking a star out because they didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zomg I just tried the ramen tofu soup. It made my week.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gave the So Goong Dong Tofu House in Milpitas 4-stars simply due to lack of service, despite great taste.SGD Tofu House in Santa Clara wins hands down by comparable taste and perhaps the best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer Korean restaurants that offer more side dishes and SGD's specialty is really the tofu soup, their side dishes are very limited. However if I were rating SGD solely on just the tofu soup, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I wouldn't be able to have anymore Korean food after moving from Korea, but I'm lucky to be able to live in the Bay Area, where there are a lot of Korean restaurants. Soon dooboo (tofu soup)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST tofu I've ever had, hands down. Other reviews have mentioned the owner who is charming and always hands you some lollipops with a happy "bye bye!" I am not Korean and am not well versed in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Affordable and tasty. Their tofu soup is very good. And my other other favorite is their "Juicy BBQ Beef with mushrooms". It is soooooo freaking juicy, really! Yummy food.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm, I've been having tofu cravings since the last time I came here. They give you a variety of things to much on while you wait for your main food. (kim chee, some vegetable stuff, bean spouts, soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked it here! I went with my bf and a couple of friends after reading some reviews.The menu is simple and there are some pictures. I loved how there were spicy-ness levels. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best soft tofu soup!Mmmms after getting use to the level of spiciness of SGD tofu house. I appreciate it much more. I love their tofu soups and bibimbap. It's delicious. The shrimps though are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say 4.5 out of 5, but that isn't an option here. The only other place that had better soon do bu was in a tofu speciality place in Seoul, Korea. This place has a straight forward menu of hot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last night (2/15/07) with my girlfriend, her friend, and her friend's younger sister at around 7:45PM. My girlfriend's been DYING to try some new food because we usually eat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not Korean but I'm Japanese who loves Korean food.I've been here several times and I love their soondobu/tofu stew.The Bibimbap is also good here!Ambience: 4 stars. Bright, casual, clean!Service:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with all the others that this place has some of the best soon du bu around. Great rich broth and tofu, never watery. This is the place we go to again and again. The sides could use a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the tofu; I had the vegetarian. The sides were decently mediocre; I have had better.I would have gone back again but a recent review that talked about the cockroach is too much for me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I know the folks at SGD Tofu House will hate me for this, but I have to get this out of my system. I have been a longtime fan of this place, and will continue to go there. However, ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a let down after reading all the reviews here. I like the tofu at So Gong Dong Tofu House in Palo Alto much more. The soup is much more tasty there. The rice here is the plain white rice while So...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the seafood bibimbap. It was okay... The crispy rice was a neat, new experience. But, I don't see what all the hype is about. Good food, but not great and seems to be vastly overpriced for what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best soft tofu soup anywhere. I've eaten tofu bowls all over (LA, NY, SF, Australia) and none can touch SGD Tofu's. I always get the combination (#2) with medium spice. Every spoonful is full of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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An extra star because it was our first introduction to Korean food & it turned out pretty good. We have only tried Korean cooking once before so we really are newbies. There was definitely a mom & pop feel to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want the best Tofu soup, go for it!If you want the best Korean service, go for it!Food is great, service is the best of the best.. how come u are still here?go, gO GO!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this Tofu House a few times already for the soontofu, which is pretty good compared to Korean restaurants in the City that I've visited. Went back to SGD today to try out their dolsot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My Korean friend told me this was the best tofu house in San Jose, but I went here around 4 pm one day and I didn't think it was that great. I've had better even in San Diego. I got the seafood soft...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally decided to stop by, after reading a positive review on jatbar.com of the vegetarian selections here.I walk in and ask for a take out menu. The man helping me was very helpful, as he digs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of the Korean places in LA (woohoo, BCD Tofu House, 24/7). The kalbi is excellent, as are all the soondobus. I went with a friend and we were able to share a single soondobu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this was one of my favorite restaurants while in San Jose. Not only due to the fact that the tofu soup is delicious, but because the manager is a wonderful guy and really makes your dining...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like soonduboo, you have to try this place. I crave this stuff on a weekly basis. They make their rice in stone pots which makes the rice taste even better. I like the side dishes, however,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited about finally trying out SGD Tofu House. After reading so many reviews on Yelp and finally divorcing myself from Korea Tofu House at the Village in Cupertino, we finally made it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm also a newbie to tofu stew. My experience was okay, nothing spectacular. I enjoyed the side dishes, great flavor on the potatoes. I was displeased with my dish of tofu and seafood --- really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First Korean tofu stew I've had in my life, and it's at Tofu House. Yummy! Tried the house specialty/combination-beef and mushrooms and it's delicious. My partner tried the seafood tofu stew and both...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This tofu house is the Toyota of all tofu houses. I love this restaurant because this is the ONLY independent restaurant that has done everything right in terms of process management, and my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like In-N-Out for soondubu. They specialize in it, and they deliver. The side dishes are minimal, but just enough to whet your appetite for the main course. Who wants to fill up on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best tofu I've had in Santa Clara but they get docked one star because their side dishes aren't that good. I know, it's about the tofu but still good side dishes don't hurt.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Personally tofu soup is tofu soup. ALL tastes the same. If you ask me, SGD is sorta more on the sweeter side, especially their side dishes. Can't find any traditional korean style side dishes. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This will be a wonderful place for people who love tofu soup, or in other words, soon-doo-boo in Korean. They specialize in different kinds of tofu soups although they serve other dishes like BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend is Korean. She frequents this place. She took me here. And boy, the stuff's good. She hasn't seen Scarface yet, but I always joke and say there's yayo in the broth. And so I laugh. Alone....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SGD stands for So Gong Dong in case you're wondering. It took me a while to find the one in Santa Clara on Yelp over the ones in Palo Alto and Milpitas.This is our favorite Korean place on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for Soon-dubu. Service is friendly and attentive. Side dishes are tasty and plentiful. Rice is very good. I like 'em better than the other tofu houses on El Camino. Price is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Korean restaurents. I frequently go there for lunch. Not much else to add beyond the kudos everyone else has heaped on.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There has been quite a bit of comparison between SGD and Gaesung. Both are excellent. SGD's prices are better and I personally think their broth is richer tasting. I don't really care too much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think norCal was much for soondubu until I came to SGD. The side dishes are OK but the best part is cracking open that egg, dropping it into your soup, and getting that first sip of pure,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really good korean style tofu. the guy that seats you and takes your order while you wait is always happy! man, this guy is full of joy! the place is very no frills, but the food is great!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried a few things here but the 5 stars are for the Tofu. There's no need to get anything else. One of the few places that will actually make the soup spicy like I request it. They don't hold...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place if you have the need to "sundubu"!The owner is a very nice guy. They opened another place in Palo Alto, so he seems to be going back and forth between the locations, so sometimes you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of my favorites in the south bay, a reason I don't go crazy not living in SF or NYC. I go here often and bring my friends.Tofu house has the most excellent soondooboo. I like the spicy #1,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine the best food you've ever had. Now imagine a big bully beating up that food and taking its lunch money. Now imagine the best food's mom marching up to that big bully's house and demanding an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been 6 years since I last ate here, but SGD still has the best soondooboo (aka soft or "pure" tofu stew, Korean style) I've had -- and I've had sdb in Koreatowns in both LA and NYC. I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend from Stanford had been talking about this place for a few years. We were going to go in 2003, but it was closed at the time. Fast forward 2.5 years and we just went tonight, and it did not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For starters, it tickles me that "SoGongDong" is "SGD". Clearly, no marketing brains behind that genius. Or maybe there was some thought, a momentary pause. Maybe it had to fall in to the ajushi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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My friend Willie took me to Tofu House today. Neither of us is Korean, but he said he's totally addicted to the "food of fire." Eating here was literally like eating fire - this was the hottest stuf...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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The specialty here is the spicy tofu soup. They add other ingredients based on which version you order, some of the most popular ones have seafood or beef. The broth is pretty spicy because the main i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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as we no longer live in the 1980s, the general public knows that korean cuisine is not limited to "korean bbq." el camino real, here in the heart of silicon valley, which is america's _real_ heartlan...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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I like this restaurant for their hot tofu soups. The restaurant is usually packed and the tofu soups I think are one of the best in Santa Clara. They also serve sizzling meat dishes if you prefer Korean BBQ...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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This Korean tofu soup place is a decent place to go. A little to expensive for me, but not too bad. Their main focus is tofu, but I did not particularly enjoy this dish. The other dishes were pretty g...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
limited selection on the menu. But, still like their tofu pots the best!
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Basically all they have on the menu is tofu soup/stew, but it's amazing. Comes with standard Korean side dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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one laughing soybean can?t be wrong...
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