Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu

Sorry for the late review. Fellow parents with kids will understand the delay, but I have something important to share about our experience. On October 1st, 2024, my family and I had a very disappointing experience at Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu. My wife, parents, and I arrived at the restaurant around 3 PM with our 5-month-old baby in a car seat. The restaurant was nearly empty at the time, as shown in the photo I took, and we requested a corner table to have more space for the car seat. To our shock, the male waiter rudely refused our request and insisted that we sit at a smaller table for four, despite there being several empty tables for six available. We kindly explained that we needed the extra space for the baby and also to order more dishes, but he was adamant and showed no willingness to accommodate us. This was particularly disheartening because my wife has fond memories of dining here during her college years a decade ago. We used to be regular customers and cherished our experiences here. However, after this incident, we will never return. The staff’s lack of empathy and unwillingness to accommodate a family with a small baby is unacceptable. The weather was very windy that day, and after being refused a suitable table, we had to carry the heavy car seat with our baby to find another place to eat. Fortunately, we went to the "Korea House Restaurant" nearby at 666 Bloor St, and they were very kind, offering us a big table where we had a great time. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is clearly overrated. Let's not eat here in the future and instead try the one at the next corner! This restaurant has no regard for its customers, especially those with young children. I strongly do not recommend Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu. There is no warmth or hospitality here for families with little ones.

A great Korean soft tofu soup in clay pot with clay pot rice! I know, lots of clay pot here😃 it was packed on a Wednesday night even before 7:30pm and had to wait for 10mintes for a table. They got the system down it seems and things moving pretty fast despite business. Food was eight on spot with 4-5 spicy level, so no worries if you can’t handle too much spicy food. Some requests might be slow or ignored due to lack of servers it seems. But overall they are doing a good job

It was very fast service and their food was incredibly filling. I hadn’t eaten in a day and half and this was enough to keep me full an entire day. I ordered mild-spicy regular soup and it wasn’t that spicy compared to my boyfriend’s regular-spicy dumpling soup. We both enjoyed our orders very much and finished majority of our food. Totally a great place to catch a warm dish during winter season. It’s also worth its price of ~16$ for a single stone soup set, so we each had a very good fill of our meals.

If you’re looking for a great home-style Korean restaurant, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is a fantastic choice. Their soon tofu soup truly shines as the star of the menu. We visited as a group of three and ordered two soon tofu soups and a pork bone soup, which was more than enough for all of us. Though the soon tofu bowls seemed small, they were packed with flavor and surprisingly filling. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Korean flavors!!😆

We picked an order from table cooking menu and forgot the name of it but it takes good and enough portion for 2 people. Nice customer services as well. FYI, they only take cash and debit card. But there is an ATM machine inside so it’s all good. Highly recommend when ppl come to koreatown at Bloor st 🫶🏻👍🏻

One of my favorite go to places for korean food in Toronto! They’re popular for their tofu stew and it really warms you up, best suited for the cold weather in the winter/fall. The stew comes with a raw egg which is good to mix rice with too or put it in the hot stew. I’ve been here multiple times with friends as well as alone, and will continue coming here in the future! Their side dishes are also good and refreshing - especially their kimchi and bean sprouts! Pretty authentic place and I feel like I’m in korea whenever i’m in the restaurant.

A good home style Korean restaurant with soon tofu as their specialty. Three of us went in & ordered two of their sets. We had plenty enough & were happy with both the soon tofu & Bibimbap. The par-down atmosphere is particularly suited to family / students / friends gathering. It could get a bit boisterous as we found out ourselves.

Bustling place with all sorts of demographics dining here. Staff is efficient, sometimes too efficient at the expense of fulfilled service. Food is quite delicious, and an experience with the stone pot where the staff serves you rice from it. Vegetarian option is MUCHO limited (ONE main), but you must try the vegetable dumplings - so delicious and was sad when it was done. 🥹😋 Any type of substitution or exception is a flat NO, or they would just tell you "you don't have to eat that". Best to go with the staff's flow as they have the process down to the science!

Sorry for the late review. Fellow parents with kids will understand the delay, but I have something important to share about our experience. On October 1st, 2024, my family and I had a very disappointing experience at Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu. My wife, parents, and I arrived at the restaurant around 3 PM with our 5-month-old baby in a car seat. The restaurant was nearly empty at the time, as shown in the photo I took, and we requested a corner table to have more space for the car seat. To our shock, the male waiter rudely refused our request and insisted that we sit at a smaller table for four, despite there being several empty tables for six available. We kindly explained that we needed the extra space for the baby and also to order more dishes, but he was adamant and showed no willingness to accommodate us. This was particularly disheartening because my wife has fond memories of dining here during her college years a decade ago. We used to be regular customers and cherished our experiences here. However, after this incident, we will never return. The staff’s lack of empathy and unwillingness to accommodate a family with a small baby is unacceptable. The weather was very windy that day, and after being refused a suitable table, we had to carry the heavy car seat with our baby to find another place to eat. Fortunately, we went to the "Korea House Restaurant" nearby at 666 Bloor St, and they were very kind, offering us a big table where we had a great time. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is clearly overrated. Let's not eat here in the future and instead try the one at the next corner! This restaurant has no regard for its customers, especially those with young children. I strongly do not recommend Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu. There is no warmth or hospitality here for families with little ones.

A great Korean soft tofu soup in clay pot with clay pot rice! I know, lots of clay pot here😃 it was packed on a Wednesday night even before 7:30pm and had to wait for 10mintes for a table. They got the system down it seems and things moving pretty fast despite business. Food was eight on spot with 4-5 spicy level, so no worries if you can’t handle too much spicy food. Some requests might be slow or ignored due to lack of servers it seems. But overall they are doing a good job

It was very fast service and their food was incredibly filling. I hadn’t eaten in a day and half and this was enough to keep me full an entire day. I ordered mild-spicy regular soup and it wasn’t that spicy compared to my boyfriend’s regular-spicy dumpling soup. We both enjoyed our orders very much and finished majority of our food. Totally a great place to catch a warm dish during winter season. It’s also worth its price of ~16$ for a single stone soup set, so we each had a very good fill of our meals.

If you’re looking for a great home-style Korean restaurant, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is a fantastic choice. Their soon tofu soup truly shines as the star of the menu. We visited as a group of three and ordered two soon tofu soups and a pork bone soup, which was more than enough for all of us. Though the soon tofu bowls seemed small, they were packed with flavor and surprisingly filling. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Korean flavors!!😆

We picked an order from table cooking menu and forgot the name of it but it takes good and enough portion for 2 people. Nice customer services as well. FYI, they only take cash and debit card. But there is an ATM machine inside so it’s all good. Highly recommend when ppl come to koreatown at Bloor st 🫶🏻👍🏻

One of my favorite go to places for korean food in Toronto! They’re popular for their tofu stew and it really warms you up, best suited for the cold weather in the winter/fall. The stew comes with a raw egg which is good to mix rice with too or put it in the hot stew. I’ve been here multiple times with friends as well as alone, and will continue coming here in the future! Their side dishes are also good and refreshing - especially their kimchi and bean sprouts! Pretty authentic place and I feel like I’m in korea whenever i’m in the restaurant.

A good home style Korean restaurant with soon tofu as their specialty. Three of us went in & ordered two of their sets. We had plenty enough & were happy with both the soon tofu & Bibimbap. The par-down atmosphere is particularly suited to family / students / friends gathering. It could get a bit boisterous as we found out ourselves.

Bustling place with all sorts of demographics dining here. Staff is efficient, sometimes too efficient at the expense of fulfilled service. Food is quite delicious, and an experience with the stone pot where the staff serves you rice from it. Vegetarian option is MUCHO limited (ONE main), but you must try the vegetable dumplings - so delicious and was sad when it was done. 🥹😋 Any type of substitution or exception is a flat NO, or they would just tell you "you don't have to eat that". Best to go with the staff's flow as they have the process down to the science!

I ordered Soon Tofu with zucchini, beef and mussels. The soup was very flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Rice in clay pot goes well with the soup. The set came with a small tray of three types of ban chan consisting of kimchi, bean sprouts, and sweet beans. Pork Tonkatsu was crispy and tasted average. The service was great and very efficient. For the rice clay pot, the staff would fill warm water to it after scooping out majority of rice to a bowl, so you can enjoy scorched rice with water at the end (it is better than the way it looks!). My husband enjoyed his spicy squid with rice. Very relaxed atmosphere. Would be great for either small or big party.

Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is a great place to get that cozy warm soup to fill the stomach. The servings are big and there have the classic Korean stone bowl experience. You get a bowl of purple rice and they fill the bowl with water to extract the last bits in a porridge to wash down the last of the main course. In the traditional style, you are served the appetizer/side dishes first, a combination of sprouts, pickled toppings, kimchi (sweet version), etc. Then the mains and rice follows about 5 - 10 mins later. The appetizer/side dishes can be reordered for free, just be respectful. For those with food allergies and restrictions, they were very clear on their online menu of the ingredients in each of their items, like beef, shrimp, mussel, etc. I ordered their Pork Bone Soup and it was great, lots of meat on the bones still, no small shards of bone in the soup and it was the right level of spicy/hot. Service was quick and attentive, seated and ordered in 5 min, with the side dishes out right after ordering and 5 - 10 min for the food. The restaurant has 2, 4, and bench seating on one wall. It looks like it can fit 30 or so patrons.

I recently visited Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu, and it was an experience that warmed my heart and satisfied my taste buds on a cold and rainy day. We ordered the Combination Soon Tofu with beef, shrimp, and mussel. The tofu was silky smooth, and the addition of the seafood provided a delightful burst of flavours. To top it off, the hot stone pot rice that came with it was the perfect accompaniment, adding a comforting touch to the meal. It truly hit the spot and satisfied our craving for a hot and hearty soup. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and prompt service. Lastly, the ambiance of the restaurant, despite the bustling nature of the restaurant, the noise level was kept at a reasonable level, allowing for easy conversation.

When my friends heard I wanted Homestyle comfort food, they recommended this place, immediately. Not far by using TCC, we quickly found this unassuming but charming place. The service was quick and they give you free banchan refills. Hubby's bipbambop was good but he felt the egg was mass cooked and cut to adorn the top of his dish. My tofu soondubu came in various heat: none, mild, medium, and extra spicy. While I chose mild, it still has a lot of heat. For both our entrees, the flavors truly married together in the best way possible. Not one ingredient overwhelmed the other. At the end of my dish, they filled it up and I was able to scrape off the residual crisps from the rice and enjoy it further with additional banchans.

Probably one of the better place to have soon tofu as it is pretty fresh and soft. Came here Sunday before they were even open. I've been here in the past during the pandemic when they had that table with a thermometer. The A/C was bumping and it was nice and cool like an ice cold fridge for me (nice). I didn't get a menu or a picture of the food as I was not prepared, but go look the many pictures other users have posted. Ordered the beef, Zucchini and replaced the mussels as I wasn't too fond of them. So I got extra beef instead. My gripe was the beef was very stringy and it was okay, not the best I had. Will come back and try the other menu including the pork bone soup.

Amazing!! Great service and delicious food. Everything came out so hot!! I'll definitely be back to try more dishes :)

Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu - Hot Soup for a Cold Night First impressions: The interior was okay, providing a simple setting without any standout features. Despite lacking a wow factor, it served its purpose for a casual hangout. Experience: The small and cozy atmosphere ensured we didn't wait long for a table. The quick and efficient service added to the overall positive experience. Foods we tried: We indulged in Kimchi Soon Tofu, Bulgogi Soup, and Blazing Chicken Fire with Fried Rice. Each dish delivered in taste and helped ward off the chill from the cold day. The Kimchi Soon Tofu had a comforting warmth, the Bulgogi Soup was flavorful, and the Blazing Chicken Fire with Fried Rice added a delightful kick to our meal. Overall: A good place to enjoy Korean cuisine, especially if you're looking for a straightforward and cozy setting for a hangout.

3 stars for me. It's been a while since I've been here. We managed to walk in and get a seat quite quickly. Decided to try the pork bone soup. The proportions for pork bone are well worth the money; however, I think this needs to be tweaked. Was not very flavourful-- overpowered with gochugaru and not a balance with gochujang. Meat felt slightly cold when it was given to me. Rice could be slightly less moist. Side dishes were good. For $17, not a bad place but would go back for tofu soup perhaps to give this place another try. FYI no more 10% off if you pay with cash -- only applies to takeout only.

This place is one of my comfort restaurants. Their soft tofu stew always fills an empty part of my soul that I didn't know I was missing. I love the purple rice, all the small side dishes and their soup. Prices are fair for the amount of food you're getting. Just your typical Korean establishment with the best soup in tow.

Simple menu and excellent food. Finding a parking nearby can be a bit tricky, we turned around a few times before we found a spot. The food came pretty fast. We enjoyed the seafood tofu stew a lot. Extra spicy is not too spicy. The Korean BBQ Beef was very tasty. Their small dishes are not as impressive. Usually I'm pretty excited about the small dishes in a Korean restaurant, but I barely touched my this time.

Located in Koreatown in Toronto, BCDST is well known for their Soon Tofu Stew's. Ordered was the Kimchi Soon Tofu and a Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap. The Soon Tofu is served in a hot stone pot stuff with soft tofu, kimchi and bubbling with rich spicy soup. Along side is a freshly scooped bowl of purple rice. The pot is left behind and filled with water by the server, where the remnants of rich are dislodged in a starchy broth, to be enjoyed later after the consuming the stew. The bibimbap is served in a hot stone pot and arrives at the table sizzling with generous serving of rice topped with with ground beef, sautéed squash, par boiled bean sprouts, spinach and carrot slivers and a fried egg. Yes, the egg was part of a community of like eggs that was sliced away from its brethren. Let the rice settle into heat to crisp up for a few minutes and start mixing away, adding the side of gochujang between stirs to flavor the bland dish. The soup is added at the end after all is gone to soften the crispy rice stuck on the bottom, giving you a brothy mix of softened crispy rice and soup. Service was good. The restaurant itself is not fancy. Natural wood floors with a slight tilt and tables are the decor with a station setup in near the entry way for staff to accommodate their take-out customers. BCDST is all about Korean comfort food. This was exactly what wifey and I needed after a long day of navigating the top tourist attractions of Toronto.

Swoon worthy soondubu jjigae spot! Maangchi's YouTube vid brought me here to this location in Ktown so you already know its legit! It's all about the soft tofu stews here (it's THE item to order!) I would highly recommend either the #1, #2 or #3 combination (I usually get #1 since it's the best of all worlds) the tofu stews come out piping hot & full of flavour. Eating here always satisfies my soondubu cravings!! I love the hot stone pot rice that comes with it; it's a nice addition + portion & it's also purple rice! I wish that they would instead of pouring water into the pot rice pour hot tea instead though. In terms of the gamjatang (pork bone soup) I find that The Owl's version is bigger and better. Stick to the soondubus here! Service is fast & the two young male employees I always see are diligent & super hardworking. They work as if they're the owners family & def don't seem like regular employees or part timers. Good for them! Overall it's my go-to soondubu spot in Ktown! It hasn't disappointed yet!

BCDST is the best restaurant in Toronto for Korean tofu stew in my opinion and I've went to many restaurants. My favourite is the combination soon tofu (#1) and my not so favourites are the kimchi stew and the soybean tofu stew as I feel the other options are more flavourful. Still, the quality of this restaurant always holds up and you will get a very delicious hot pot of soup that hits the soul. I also love their purple rice but would loved it if I just ate the rice directly from the pot instead of having it separate. Will definitely return again.

One of my fave places to have soondubu in Toronto! I've only had positive experiences here. The soondubu is always tasty and the service is awesome. They also have a variety of different toppings. I normally order the spicy seafood one, but most recently just tried the dumpling and beef one. Both amazing options!! It gets pretty busy because of how popular it is - every time I come, the restaurant is full. It's okay though because the wait times never last too long. Would definitely recommend if you like soupy tofu dishes!

I get really disappointed when I see or experience dishonest business practices by a restaurant especially if it's your first time visiting this place. In Buk Chang, I have seen not only 1 but 2 things that are a big turn-off for me. First was the sign at the entrance of the restaurant saying that when you pay by Cash you get a discount. However when you want to avail of this incentive, staff will tell you that you have to pay the full amount of your bill regardless of how you're paying (cash or credit card). So the question is why do they have this sign and not honoring it. To entice customer or just being shady? Second thing I noticed is that on the menu (on paper and picture on the wall) you will see 4 banchan (small side dishes) but they only serve you 3. We ordered the Seafood Soon Tofu and I find it bland and has only 3 pcs of seafood. For $15, this is my least favorite dish and I don't think it's worth the price. Also ordered the deep fried pork cutlet and just meh. The only redeeming factor of dining here is a dish called Broiled BBQ Beef Hot Stone Pot Rice (Bulgogi). It's intensely flavorful and delicious. Sweet and smoky, it pairs well with the purple stone rice. Service is not bad but will think twice of coming back here since there are better Korean restaurants in the area.

To be fair, I'm not a Korean food fan, and I went only as a compromise. The food is fresh, and portions decent. If you're into eating a pound of rice (which I'm not), and having some soup (which I would have preferred to be much larger in portion), then this would be a fairly expensive meal pound for pound of what you get, and have a satisfied tummy. I wouldn't exactly compare this to eating a pound of potatoes to have a cup of soup to accompany the starch as the filler. I would have much preferred more soup to immerse the leftover rice stuck to the rice pot versus being given a tub of water. The soup would have been monumentally more tasty but I respect the bottom line.

Came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon. They have a nice patio with some umbrellas. The service wasn't too bad and we were seated right away. We were seated without an umbrella on a hot day, but the water served was cold so that helped with the heat. We both settled for #8 Bibimbap. Unlike other Korean places downtown Toronto, you don't get too many sides. You get a few (as pictured) with the meal. The bibimbap was AMAZING. The hot stone bowl is my favourite, the rice were crisp. I only wish they had given me more red sauce for the rice. If you pay cash you are supposed to get 10% off, however we didn't realize until later that the cashier didn't give us that discount. So heads up, make sure you ask for that discount or it won't be applied!

Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is a staple in Koreatown for soon tofu - perfect for cold winter days. The interior is cozy and casual, and service is pretty fast and attentive. We came for a late lunch on a weekend afternoon. It was busy and most tables were occupied, but we were seated right away. The banchan selection of the day included bean sprouts, marinated beans, and kimchi. I wish they had the seasoned spinach with sesame and fish cakes! The menu is pretty simple, with most of the mains being the various soon tofu varieties. I ordered the Vegetables Soon Tofu, which came in a sizzling hot pot consisting of various vegetables (zucchini, broccoli, carrot, mushrooms, onion). It was served with hot stone pot rice (loved the purple rice!) and raw eggs to crack into the soup. The taste was the same compared to the soon tofu I've had in other Korean restaurants, so it was familiar, warm, and comforting. I always love pouring hot soup onto rice so it was perfect. It was soo filling and I wasn't able to finish all of the rice. The raw eggs were great for cracking open into the bubbling hot soon tofu, and mixing them with the rice, creating a soupy scrambled eggs consistency within seconds. And as always, scraping the bottom of the hot stone rice is a must when eating rice in hot stone pot. Note that you have to specify if you want your soon tofu to be mild or non-spicy, otherwise it'll come out as a pot of bubbling deep red soup (can be very spicy). One of my friends got the Seafood Soon Tofu but it came with only a few pieces of seafood, although the tofu was still good. Another ordered the Gamja-tang with rice and said it was decent but not as good as the ones in other Korean restaurants. In addition to soon tofu, the menu also has other Korean rice and soup dishes such as hot stone pot bibimbap, spicy squid with rice, gamja-tang, kimchi fried rice, etc.

I was craving Pork Bone Soup and this is one of my go-to places for soup. I ordered a pork cutlet for appetizer and the pork bone potato soup. Overall it satisfied the craving. For the pork cutlet, it was good but felt a bit dry and thin. The pork bone potato soup hit the spot! Meat was tender and came off the bone smoothly. For the service, I was seated pretty quick and they have ample time for me to look at the menu (even know I know what I wanted). They refilled the small dishes pretty quick, which is nice. In terms of the space, they are pretty clean. Very spacious and can seat a lot of parties. I would recommend this place to get pork bone soup cravings fixed.

Solid soft tofu place - I had the seafood soup and was tasty and good size. It has lots of out door searings. Ken

Service was good (Wednesday 430pm) and food came out quick. The purpe rice is very good moist and sticky. Combination 1 tofu Soup was tasty but not the best I've had.

What a great meal to eat on a rainy day! Extremely filling for a great price. I had the spicy and sour kimchi soondubu with pork and beef. This place fulfilled my craving for Asian food and soup. I know this restaurant is actually part of a chain, but it's my first time trying it and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

There's nothing like hot stew on a cold day. Soon-dubujjigae is one of my favorite of many Korean soups. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu has many locations around the GTA and their food is pretty consistent across all locations. Their stews come with 3 types of banchan: beans, kimchi and bean sprouts. I wish they would offer a few more to complement the stew but at least they have the basics. The kimchi soon tofu with beef and pork was generously filled with meat and toppings. The flavors are rich and spice levels are adjustable which I like. My only issue is that the service at their Bloor St. location is far worse than their other locations. Usually with Korean restaurants service is paramount, however maybe because of the influx of non-Korean diners, they don't feel the need to provide friendly service. A friend of mine also suggested Tofu Village next time for broth that has deeper flavor and friendly service, I'll have to review that next time

Great restaurant in korea town! The tofu soup was perfect! I think the rice was a bit too much for one person tho. I can't comment whether this restaurant is "local" enough because I'm not from Korea, but this tofu soup is certainly one of the best in Toronto!! The restaurant is near Christie station, just a few minute walk.

My favourite part is that at the end of the meal you get to eat the leftover rice in the bowl. A nice sweet treat and reduces bowl cleaning time (two birds one scone fr)

Haven't been here in a long time and from what I remember it has the best soon tofu in Toronto. I'm glad that it lived up to my memory and did not disappoint. The tofu was soft and the soup was so flavourful with a nice kick. The spicy pork definitely took me by surprise. It was different but in a good way. It was sweet and spicy. I also loved that it was so saucy! Definitely recommend this spot!

Friendly, attentive and fast service. Food was authentic in presentation and taste. We love purple rice! Beef dumplings crispy and delicious, perfectly fried. Soon tofu served bubbling - medium spicy not so spicy. Recommend ordering regular spicy if you like that added kick. Kim chi paired well with food. Sizzling BBQ beef platter good amount of meat. Would come again.

I like places like this with smaller menus that know what they're good at and stick to it.

Favourite place for soondubu! There are also other options on the menu if you don't feel like tofu. Each order includes 3 banchan (kimchi, bean sprouts, beans) Various spice levels but I would recommend you get it spicy. Good service and can usually get busy.

Tried BCD for the first time and had the pork bone soup on the patio. The place is a typical Korean restaurant in Koreatown and felt clean and service was quick. The side dishes were refilled upon request & the kimchi was good! The Gamjatang (Pork Bone soup) here comes with stone bowl rice (purple in colour). The meat was well cooked and was falling off the bone as it should. The soup was flavourful. I asked for some Gochujang (korean hot sauce) on the side. The Gochujang was delicious and I highly recommend it. Will return in the future and try some of the Tofu dishes they are known for.

Delicious authentic Korean stews at this local chain! They followed local COVID protocols closely, checking vaccine cards for all their diners. We came in with a large group of 15 but they accommodated us quickly and we were seated within 10 minutes. Service was fantastic and food was amazing! Perfect on a cold day.

Love the taste of food and kpop music!! 10% off for cash! They serve soup and rice with dishes

If you're looking for Korean comfort food, look no further than Buk Chang Dong. This place with its neon green sign is hard to miss. Their consistent soft tofu soup makes it quite a popular spot in Koreantown. I find myself coming back often as it's a family favourite. There's more menu items but we always order the soft tofu soups, which come with rice in a hot stone pot. I prefer the kimchi soon tofu with beef and pork, and there's also dumpling, seafood and vegetarian options at any spicy level that you can handle. Side dishes brought forth are always the same: kimchi, bean sprouts, sweet beans and pickled radish which are simple yet satisfying. When the bubbling hot tofu stew arrives, crack open and drop in the small egg for extra savoriness. The multi-grain purple rice is scooped out of the stone bowl by a waiter (and he will add water to presumably clean the stone bowl of leftover rice). This distinct rice provides a good base for the hearty and flavourful tofu soup. The soup bowl may appear small initially but there's plenty of silky tofu and other goodness in that stew! BONUS: after chowing the stew and purple rice, the rice water in the stone bowl is actually ready to consume, in case you still have appetite post-meal. That's the fun part as I found the rice water goes really well with the side dishes! No one's going to judge if you go all the way and finish it too. Over the years, I've been to pretty much all of the Buk Chang Dong's in the GTA. This is one of the original locations but the tofu soups seems fairly consistent at every other location, which is definitely a plus when you're just seeking a warm bowl of Korean food.

Food was decent. I got the dumpling and tofu soup, it only had two dumplings which was slightly disappointing but did have some beef that was surprising. It was mostly tofu. Although tasty, it was a bit expensive $15 for soup and tofu. If you enjoy a place that serves purple colored rice, they definitely have that here. There is also 10% discount if you pay with cash so make sure to bring cash if that's important to you. There is also an ATM at the front (but no one wants to pay those fees)

You cannot go wrong with Buk Chang Dong (BCD). BCD is one of my go-to spots in Koreatown for its sundubu (soft tofu stew). Named after a neighbourhood in Seoul, this simple and straightforward spot with only 9 items on its menu has other locations in the city, but this is the original location. There are 6 versions of sundubu to choose from, with a spiciness levels ranging from plain to extra spicy. My usual go-to is #1, the combination soon tofu (comes with beef, shrimp, mussels), at the medium spicy level which I find is the safest option and you get a bit of everything. The stew arrives hot and bubbling, and do not forget to crack the egg that arrives with it immediately into the soup, so it cooks in the bowl. Each order comes with a side of dolsotbab, which is purple multigrain rice served in a stone bowl. The server dishes out the rice, puts it into another bowl and then pours hot water into the stone bowl, loosening the leftover rice stuck to it. Most people eat this leftover rice at the end which has become infused with water (essentially soggy rice with water and in my opinion does not have too much flavour). Located at the corner of Bloor & Clinton with its bright green and yellow sign and walls painted bright orange, BCD is a must-try. The North York location is great as well. Overall a welcoming place to eat with efficient service and affordable prices.

First time at this location (as I usually go to the North York location). Pretty similar, but.. Bloor St W location (i.e., this location): - better kimchi - larger side dish portions North York location: - more beef + tofu in my soon tofu However, both locations house many seats and friendly staff.

All soon tofu r the similar price so I got the seafood one! The waiter asked me how spicy do I want it to be, I asked him how serious they are about their spicy level, and he asked where I came from then told me to go mild... haha maybe he thought only Koreans can eat super spicy? The portion is impressive!!! It came with a giant bowl of rice, and sizzling sea food tofu soup! They are gonna give u an egg, crack it in the soup right after the waiter put the pot in front of u! Don't wait! If for some reasons u missed that chance, u can always ask them to take the pot back to bring it back to boil! Mild is super hot spicy for me so I asked them to add more spice to make it super spicy, it was still not that spicy! Anywayz, the seats were really crowded and i had a hard time getting into my seat and getting out.

What I like: an interesting experience that rice is served in a hot stone bowl(dolsot) and the waiter would get the rice out for you and put water in hot stone as soup. The waiter came to our table and brought a big bottle of water along with the hot stone bowl. Originally I think the water is for drinking, but it is a way to create the rice drink. However, I found the food just average. It is family style Korean food. It does not wow me. Out of all the good food spots in Koreatown, I could not come deliberately for tofu soup. My friend and I came here because of all high ratings on Yelp. There are so many Korean restaurants to choose from in Koreantown, even for tofu soup. However, I do think the experience is interesting and the price is reasonable. However, I found the food average.

I heard about this place from blogTO list of Toronto's best Korean restaurants. Apparently, there are two locations: this one and another one at Yonge Street. The menu here is very simple and you only have nine dishes to choose from. Prices are very affordable and it's $8.95+ CAD for a dish. BTW, the menu photos on Yelp are outdated. I was satisfied with my seafood tofu soup. It was delicious and filling. The purple rice was cooked perfectly and not mushy. They served us four side dishes: pickled radish, soybeans (my fav), bean sprouts, and kimchi. Overall, good food for it's value. Give this place a try. Your stomach will be full and happy.

The room decor is small but cozy and nice. Just like most Korean restaurants, there are many traditional restaurant things going for it. The menu is good, plenty of options for meat and vegans. I chose one of the top choices presented, and was not disappointed. Overall, I can recommend going with a group for more better experience.

I recently went back here after several years. It is decent but it isn't the same as before. Tried the pork bone soup and it wasn't very good. It was kinda tough and not very flavourful. Plus the stone pot rice was not crispy at the bottom. Having said that, it is still good value for the price. But there many places that offer similar food now at better quality.

Nothing like good tofu soup to open your nostrils! This BCD tofu house is located in Korean town of Toronto. Reminds me of BCD tofu house in LA. I wanted to look around Korean town and get some Korean fix. I got the spicy seafood tofu food. Good for cold weather. Service was fast. There are many Korean restaurants open nearby.

Usually when I try new Korean spots, my go-to soup is the ttukbaekgi bulgogi and so that's what I got here. The sides dishes were really good, I enjoyed the crunchy peanuts. I liked that they used purple rice here, I feel like a new person every time I have purple rice haha. As for the soul, it was PACKED with flavour, really fragrant. It was a tad too sweet for me but it was a delightful dish to eat during a cool day outside. I found the bulgogi a bit chewier than other places I've had with this dish as they were sliced more thickly so it took longer to finish and that is why I give it a 4 star.

Buk Chang Dong is such a classic Korean restaurant. I've been to multiple locations and they've all been fairly consistent. How it works is you pick an item from the menu. They bring the soup with your item of choice in a stone pot. They also bring out the rice in a seperate stone pot and scoop it out for you. With the leftover rice that's stuck in the stone pot, they put water in to soak so you can eat it later. TIP: my friends actually ask the waiter NOT to put water in. Instead, we put the remaining of our soup in the pot. I ordered #1 on their menu. It came with beef and seafood tofu soup (super delicious). It was filling and perfect for a cold winter night. The service was lovely as well. Would definitely recommend. TIP: sides are free refills - you'll definitely want some more as well!

False advertising. It costs more than a Buk to eat here. They're famous for basically making Korean dishes with Tofu. It's what they do, it's all they do, and they're like evil geniuses in that they hope that "Soon Tofu will take over the world.... mwahahahaha." I have no problem with the concept, but I asked for the dish that was closest to my fave - Yuk Gae Jang - and I asked for it extra spicy. The price was pretty good (under 10) and the portion was huge, but there was way too much tofu in it (and little else) and the spice tasted a little weird. Like they had added something to make it spicy that didn't taste right or go with the dish. Still, if you love Tofu and innovation then you may want to stop here and give it a try. Definitely a 4-star place. If I hadn't got it extra spicy which led to a weird taste, I may have enjoyed it more. What did the chicken say to the Tofu? Buk buk buk buk bukkkk!

I personally not a big fan of Korean food. This restaurant definitely deserved 5 stars rating because their food is authentic Korean, no msg, always serve food hot and fresh. the price is affordable. This restaurant is a family owned business. You can ask for side dishes as much as you want. it has good portion. I love the purple rice.

Delicious, affordable and lovely service. Had the combination soon tofu which is mostly tofu and beef with a mussel and a shrimp (great because I wasn't so sure on the seafood- but heads up if you're expecting loads of seafood!). Can't wait to go back.

I don't consider this good nor authentic tofu soup. Their idea of extra spicy is putting so many chili flakes in it that you are literally swallowing spoonfuls of chili flakes with every bite. Banchan is mediocre at best.

If you know, you know - this Korean chain has locations across the GTA and every location is always packed on the weekends from lunch through to dinner. The simple menu doesn't have much variety but has all the Korean meal classics for a good comfort meal with a couple of friends. It's my go-to for soon tofu stew, and every location has been consistently good. If you haven't tried it - you need to. The kimchi tofu soup has a choice of meat, or you can get dumplings, and rice from a stone pot. Your server will scoop out the rice for you and leave you the pot - many people wonder what it's for - this is where the fun begins! The residual heat from the stone pot will cook up the leftover rice that's stuck to the pot - it's a crispy treat to round out your meal and definitely in the spirit of not letting any food go to waste. Your server will have water to add into the pot to turn your leftover crispy rice into a light porridge - OR you can put some of your soup in for something more flavourful! Just let the waiter know before the water gets added. Sometimes the stone pots are kept in the back because they're busy and there's no space - so do ask and don't be shy! On the note about shyness - this is not the place for it. As mentioned earlier, the shop gets busy fast and it can get crowded, so raise your hand and speak up! So long as you're respectful about it, this is really the way to go. Writing this now and having to reminisce about the last time I stopped in makes me want to go back as soon as I can! Soon tofu stew is the best in the winter - Korean comfort at its best, and nobody in town does it better than Buk Chang Dong.