Tofu Village

Came to Tofu Village Restaurant back in July. I remember the days right after the power restored at Dun Huang Plaza after Hurricane Beryl. I was pretty hungry since I wasn't able to cook at home for awhile. Just been eating out for many days. When I walked in, the restaurant was over half full. The host took me to an empty table in the rear side where all tables were filled. The waitress was pretty quick after I place my order, she brought out the bunchas, then the food arrived. My dining experience was good. The restaurant's clientele was very diverse. My favorite part was the waitstaff spoke fluent English.

Over give this a four star experience. It’s above average. The food quality was good. The service was sufficient for our needs however, we didn’t have to ask him a couple times to refill the water and also the side dishes. The interior is your typical restaurant with many individual tables and chairs. They did have some K-pop playing on the television, which is nice. The food came out hot and ready to eat. The flavors were good they weren’t great. You felt like it was missing that next step in taste. Parking is free and you can find some different spots however, directly in front of the restaurant might be busy. You might have to park a little bit further away from the direct entrance. I’d recommend if you like the kimchi soups. However, for me, I’d probably look for another Korean restaurant to go to since there are so many in Houston.

Busy place! Quick service! Food is great! Suggestion: know your foods and how they come prepared! I keep forgetting the dish I love and have been ordering all the wrong ones…but flavor is on point! Another note, while dining in today (Labor Day), we were sat in a corner and blended in with others but wasn’t asked if we needed any refills on the little side dishes to go in the tofu soup hot pot. We had to asked twice for water. I’m sure they were too busy but the table next (literally next to us) was serviced more. We’ll be back but will wait for a non-corner table next time.

Nice cosy place located at the corner of dun huang plaza serving delicious homely Korean cuisine. Can’t go wrong with the beef bulgogi and seafood tofu stew. Delicious and portions are substantial.

he perfect place for authentic Korean food! Everything that I have tried here is very good. I came with some friends and it was my first time at a Korean restaurant and I was so pleased with the food and the service that I went back the next day! The staff is very nice and they help you if you are new and need some guidance. It’s a very interesting experience because they bring all these small plates to share and you can eat from there or add to your food. The soup is very very good, they have several options of protein and also they have options from non-spicy to extra-spicy and they don’t play games here with that so be aware! They serve the food really fast even when they are busy and I loved that and everything tastes very fresh. I tried the second time I went the seafood pancake, and loooved it! A very different concept but worth it! I want to bring my family, this kind of food is meant to be shared so it’s perfect for a group of friends or a family time

Favorite Korean spot! I usually get the tofu stew or tofu bibimbap. Those two are really good especially since I’m a vegetarian.

I absolutely love this place. I come here all the time with large groups and never have any problems. The food is amazing and always comes out quickly. I highly recommend the spicy pork, bulgogi, tteokboki, pork katsu, and jjangmyeon. Also, you get a yakult at the end of the meal which is awesome. Edit: 11/25/23 Still just as awesome, even on a black Friday we were served almost instantly.

Absolutely loved this little Korean spot peppered with posters of Blackpink and BTS and run by some friendliest and nicest aunties! Their kimchi tofu soup was delightful and so was the bibim bop and bul go gi. They laid out 8-9 differently types of sides and a fresh stone pot full of fresh crispy rice and a side of fried whole fish! The food was of amazing taste and quality and very reasonably priced for the potions. The side dishes were also great quality and they refilled them for us! I can’t complain about anything. The service was fast and we came out full after a hearty meal! I’ll recommend them highly if you are out in and around Bellaire Chinatown. They send you out with a Yakult at the end of your meal! I really wanted to try the japchae and the kimchi package but I only have one stomach, so next time!

Came to Tofu Village Restaurant back in July. I remember the days right after the power restored at Dun Huang Plaza after Hurricane Beryl. I was pretty hungry since I wasn't able to cook at home for awhile. Just been eating out for many days. When I walked in, the restaurant was over half full. The host took me to an empty table in the rear side where all tables were filled. The waitress was pretty quick after I place my order, she brought out the bunchas, then the food arrived. My dining experience was good. The restaurant's clientele was very diverse. My favorite part was the waitstaff spoke fluent English.

Over give this a four star experience. It’s above average. The food quality was good. The service was sufficient for our needs however, we didn’t have to ask him a couple times to refill the water and also the side dishes. The interior is your typical restaurant with many individual tables and chairs. They did have some K-pop playing on the television, which is nice. The food came out hot and ready to eat. The flavors were good they weren’t great. You felt like it was missing that next step in taste. Parking is free and you can find some different spots however, directly in front of the restaurant might be busy. You might have to park a little bit further away from the direct entrance. I’d recommend if you like the kimchi soups. However, for me, I’d probably look for another Korean restaurant to go to since there are so many in Houston.

Busy place! Quick service! Food is great! Suggestion: know your foods and how they come prepared! I keep forgetting the dish I love and have been ordering all the wrong ones…but flavor is on point! Another note, while dining in today (Labor Day), we were sat in a corner and blended in with others but wasn’t asked if we needed any refills on the little side dishes to go in the tofu soup hot pot. We had to asked twice for water. I’m sure they were too busy but the table next (literally next to us) was serviced more. We’ll be back but will wait for a non-corner table next time.

Nice cosy place located at the corner of dun huang plaza serving delicious homely Korean cuisine. Can’t go wrong with the beef bulgogi and seafood tofu stew. Delicious and portions are substantial.

he perfect place for authentic Korean food! Everything that I have tried here is very good. I came with some friends and it was my first time at a Korean restaurant and I was so pleased with the food and the service that I went back the next day! The staff is very nice and they help you if you are new and need some guidance. It’s a very interesting experience because they bring all these small plates to share and you can eat from there or add to your food. The soup is very very good, they have several options of protein and also they have options from non-spicy to extra-spicy and they don’t play games here with that so be aware! They serve the food really fast even when they are busy and I loved that and everything tastes very fresh. I tried the second time I went the seafood pancake, and loooved it! A very different concept but worth it! I want to bring my family, this kind of food is meant to be shared so it’s perfect for a group of friends or a family time

Favorite Korean spot! I usually get the tofu stew or tofu bibimbap. Those two are really good especially since I’m a vegetarian.

I absolutely love this place. I come here all the time with large groups and never have any problems. The food is amazing and always comes out quickly. I highly recommend the spicy pork, bulgogi, tteokboki, pork katsu, and jjangmyeon. Also, you get a yakult at the end of the meal which is awesome. Edit: 11/25/23 Still just as awesome, even on a black Friday we were served almost instantly.

Absolutely loved this little Korean spot peppered with posters of Blackpink and BTS and run by some friendliest and nicest aunties! Their kimchi tofu soup was delightful and so was the bibim bop and bul go gi. They laid out 8-9 differently types of sides and a fresh stone pot full of fresh crispy rice and a side of fried whole fish! The food was of amazing taste and quality and very reasonably priced for the potions. The side dishes were also great quality and they refilled them for us! I can’t complain about anything. The service was fast and we came out full after a hearty meal! I’ll recommend them highly if you are out in and around Bellaire Chinatown. They send you out with a Yakult at the end of your meal! I really wanted to try the japchae and the kimchi package but I only have one stomach, so next time!

Serving a good variety of Korean dishes at very reasonable prices, Tofu Village in Houston provided our family of four a complete, delicious meal with a variety of banchan, soups, and rice. I was visiting Houston to see the Bears-Texans game on Sunday night. We wanted to eat before the game, so my brother, sister-in-law decided to come to Tofu Village where their son had eaten before with his college friends. He has good taste in terms of what is good Korean food at good value (considering he lived there for many years). Tofu Village is in a large multi-story strip mall, which has a large surface lot. It was pretty full with a few cars always circling to get a good spot. My brother found one, walked a bit to the restaurant and was seated right away. It took us a bit to order, since the menu is large. Each of us ended up ordering our comfort food, since Korean cuisine is something we are all very familiar with. SIL got DolSotBiBimBop ($14.99) - This was the most disappointing part I think. It came with ground beef (instead of bulgogi) but had nice selection of vegetables. The biggest issue is that they had not heated up the stone bowl fiery enough, so it ended up no different if she had ordered the bibimbop in a steel bowl. The result was the the rice had the bottom did not become caramelized/burnt which is the reason she loves this dish so much. The hot sauce was given in a ketchup bottle, so everyone could use it as well. Bro got Non Spicy Pork ($19.99) - Excellent. Initially, I thought the cuts were beef, in that they were so smokey (in a good way) and had been cooked with minimum seasoning to really accentuate the quality of the meat. It was served on a fajita skillet and had been grilled expertly. This is a great dish and would be the perfect filling for Ssam. Nephew got Kimchi ChiGae ($13.99) - it looked good. Kinda hard to mess up chigae as long as you use extra fermented kimchi and good amount of fatty pork. Seafood Tofu Soup ($13.99) - I asked for it mild, and it still had a decent amount of flavor. The dish was good and had plenty of seafood, including two big pieces of oysters. Unlike the bibimbop, this did come with the bowl scalding and the soup bubbling like crazy. With the rice, it's a very good comfort dish for me, and this iteration was fine. We also got a Seafood pancake ($15.99) - It was OK, nothing to write too much about. Our meal came with a ton of extras. - Each person got a small salad: iceberg lettuce leaves, carrot shreds in a thousand island type dressing. - We got well cooked rice in individual stone bowls with a few peas on top...I'm wondering if the rice was cooked in the bowl itself. It's a very nice touch. - The korean side dishes were solid. The kimchi cucumber and napa kimchi were OK. The spicy potato looked like radish, but were instead potatoes and tasty. There was also a croquette looking dish, that none of us tried. Even though there was only 4 banchans, they were all of quality and good places to start for someone who might not have tried them before. - Everyone got a small, battered, deep fried croaker. I was surprised when my nephew finished his...it's kinda of a pain in the ass to eat since you have to pick out the bones for just a small amount of meat. My brother reminded me that that was a tradition when they lived in Korea since most food vendors provide that as a side for a lot of dishes. - At the end, each person got a small bottle of korean yogurt. It does help with digestion, but I've found that as I get older, it can also cause unwanted visits to the bathroom, which could not be afforded if going to a crowded sporting event. I later learned from my brother that the total was around $100, with tip and that there were no additional add-on costs, even though we thought we got quite a few extras. That's nice at a time where a lot of Asian restaurants charge fees for things that were included before. Service was very good throughout. We didn't need refill on banchan, but our water glasses were kept full throughout. And since it wasn't so busy inside, having a conversation at normal decibel was easy. It was an excellent way to fill up before we went to the game (where we do any food would be intentionally overpriced).

I was here for the 713 day on 7/13. It's a day we should all go out to support the local restaurants. I chose Tofu Village because the lights were on for few days after Hurricane Beryl's power outage. I also love Korean food. I think this is one of first Korean restaurants in Chinatown. Being at Dun Huang Plaza is a blessing because of the parking situation. Especially, during weekday dinner time, I didn't have to walk far to find parking. Once I walked in, a gentleman greeted me and handed me a menu. I checked the prices. Wow. They were really reasonable. So, I asked to sit down. The waitress came so quickly, I didn't get a chance to pull out my phone to check on reviews. My seafood tofu soup was great. There were lots of bunchas and an egg came to my surprise. The price was reasonable for the amount of food I got. I would definitely come back to try other dishes with my friends.

If you love BCD Tofu House, you have to come here as the food and service is almost identical! Every entree comes with a bowl of rice, lots of banchan, and if you get the split combo, you can get a tofu soup and meat! I highly recommend the LA galbi and spicy pork bulgogi! Cooked and seasoned very well, and we ended up having to take home leftovers because it was so much! The only downside is we wish they gave us a bit more rice because another bowl of rice is an extra surcharge.

Tofu Village holds a special place in my heart as it is the go-to spot my friends and I hit every time the day after a night out. Our favorite thing to order and share is the combination option (and it is so affordable!). This gives you a tofu soup, meat dish, and lots of delicious banchan options. Our usuals are kimchi tofu soup & seafood tofu soup + bulgogi & spicy pork. The soups will cure everything and are best shared during debriefs with friends. Service is quick and friendly. It is a fantastic place for get togethers with family and friends as it can seat many people.

Tofu Village is the perfect place to go if you are looking for classic Korean food in a casual atmosphere. I'd highly recommend any of the tofu soups - the flavors of the broth and texture of the tofu are perfect! The sides are fresh, and the service is fast and attentive!

This is my go-to place my friends and I go to when we crave Korean food. I highly recommend getting the dol sot bi bim bab if you are a fan of rice with beef and vegetables. They provide a gochujang sauce that I love combining for an extra kick of spice and flavor if you have a good spice tolerance. There are also many amazing complimentary and refillable sides to enjoy with your meal with notable mentions being the fish cake and potatoes. The establishment is fairly spacious and usually there is not much of a wait time but sometimes at peak dinner times the whole restaurant can get filled and wait times can be very long. The servers are very sweet and attentive especially with refilling our sides. Our food was also brought out in a fairly quick manner and I love how we are given complimentary Yakult drinks with our meal. They also offer a stamp card if you pay with cash and you can get a discount on your next meal once you hit the required stamp numbers.

During our visit to the restaurant one Sunday afternoon, I noticed that they had some new staff members. To my delight, the service was exceptional this time, and I was quite impressed. For my meal, I decided to try the Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap, and I found the portion size to be just right for me. I particularly enjoyed the wide variety of dishes available on the menu. While I did notice a slight increase in prices, I still found the overall dining experience to be enjoyable. Despite the restaurant being quite busy for a Sunday afternoon, they managed to accommodate us, which was greatly appreciated. However, I do believe that the ambiance of the restaurant could be further enhanced if the staff were more welcoming, smiling, and engaging with the customers. Overall, I had a pleasant dining experience.

My family and I come here often, at least once every 1-2 months. It's located in a very busy Asian food complex so parking can be difficult at prime time, but you can definitely find many places to visit in the same area. The staff are always nice! They are always engaging with my kids. One server even took very good care of my toddler every time he handed the server his empty bowl or cup to be refilled with water. Definitely a family friendly place. The restrooms are single occupancy so sometimes you'll have to wait your turn but it is clean. The food is consistently delicious. We always get marinated beef short ribs, seafood tofu soup mild spicy level, Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab, jap chae noodles & chicken skewers. Mild spicy level gives a pretty good kick already. You get a complimentary salad to start then they provide several side dishes which are free to refill and a small fish (careful it has a lot of tiny bones). I also recommend the seafood pancake and stir spicy pork. I definitely recommend to check the place out!

One of our favorite restaurants in chinatown by far! This place never disappoints. We tend to eat early dinners here because of how busy it can get, and the service is always great! Really enjoy all of the side dishes, especially the potatoes and kimchi. Our go-to order is the seafood pancake, which is huge and perfect to share as an appetizer! There's a ton of indoor seating, and it's quiet enough to hear everyone at your table. The tables and floors are clean, as are the bathrooms

I love this place! I come here at least once a month with friends and family. The food is always good and service is typical to that of authentic asian restaurants. The interior is covered in korean culture and kpop LOL I love it. If you want to try authentic Korean food in houston definitely check this place out! Today we got; * tofu soup combo (clam tofu soup + short ribs) * tteokbokki * pan fried dumplings

Okay place for Korean food. If you have cravings it will do the job, but I don't know that many Korean restaurants in Houston. It has been a Chinatown staple ever since I remember, and the first place I've ever tried Korean food! FOOD I've never had their Korean bbq meats, but I've tried their seafood noodle (jjampong), black bean noodles (jajangmyeon), Korean pancake, and rice stone dish (bibimbap) Jjampong is my mom and my favorite, but recently the jjampong didn't hit. It was not as flavorful and tasted watered down On the other hand, I used to hate bibimbap and this lst time I thought it was delicious and MUCH more flavorful than the jjampong The one time I had a craving for Korean jajangmyeon I came here and it was only okay, again not super flavorful but did the job. Seafood and kimchi pancake is still probably the best I've had in Houston. Everything has gotten pretty expensive, but I found the noodle portions filling and I always take home some. AMBIENCE/SERVICE Typical decor. Service is very fast and efficient. Feel free to ask for refills on any of your favorite banchan dishes! PARKING As always parking in Chinatown can be hard, esp when going to Dun Huang plaza, one of the busiest plazas. But usually it's easy to find one before 12pm in weekends, and there's usually spots on the other side of the plaza near Gi Au bar.

Surprised that this place doesn't have a higher rating on Yelp! Came here on a Saturday and this restaurant is BUSTLING. Looks like it's a community favorite and there's a good reason why. The food is awesome! They have an extensive selection of delicious banchan - I would have bought their kimchi off of them if sold in jars. I also especially enjoyed the potato and radish side dishes. For our entrees, my friend got the scallop and tofu stew and I got the mushroom bibimbap, and we truly enjoyed both dishes. When we paid for our meal, our server gave us yogurt drinks, which was a pleasant surprise and nice touch to the experience. Ambiance wise, it's clean and nice appearing. But my eyes were really just glued to the food the whole time; it was a stand out meal.

Service was great. Very attentive staff and the food came out fast. Short ribs are amazing. Kimchi is very good. I had the beef sizzling pot and it was good. Vegetables were cooked right but it did need a little more flavor. The spicy s sauce they give you is a must buy with it it's very good. Good atmosphere. Lots of K pop videos in the tv. Overall, it was great and I'll be back.

The perfect place for authentic Korean food! Everything that I have tried here is very good. I came with some friends and it was my first time at a Korean restaurant and I was so pleased with the food and the service that I went back the next day! The staff is very nice and they help you if you are new and need some guidance. It's a very interesting experience because they bring all these small plates to share and you can eat from there or add to your food. The soup is very very good, they have several options of protein and also they have options from non-spicy to extra-spicy and they don't play games here with that so be aware! They serve the food really fast even when they are busy and I loved that and everything tastes very fresh. I tried the second time I went the seafood pancake, and loooved it! A very different concept but worth it! I want to bring my family, this kind of food is meant to be shared so it's perfect for a group of friends or a family time.

Tofu Village is a Korean food staple that's been around for a long, long time. Is it food the most flavorful? Probably not, but it's a really homey place with reasonable prices in a plaza where the cost of food has just been skyrocketing. How much has changed in the last 10 years I've been going here, and my go to has been the bibimbap. It's in a stone bowl, which is heated so that the rice is really crispy and has good texture. You can mix all the toppings of the bibimbap together and add your own gochujang. Service is always fast and they have a really neat salad that they serve right when you get there. It's kind of like a light thousand islands dressing and appetizes you nicely. They also always send you off with a yogurt drink. Convenient, homey Korean food is what this place offers up, and I'll come anytime that's what I want.

- my favorite restaurant - friendly waiters - i havent ordered anything i dislike yet - whatever you order comes with an abundance of free sides - you get a free yakult at the end which is nice -one combo meal fed me and my friend comfortably -interior is nice and simple

Came on a Saturday night, around 8 pm. Chinatown is usually pretty busy around this time, but main lot parking in Dun Huang Plaza is relatively easy to find, with a free parking garage available too. Getting a table was quick- the wait was only around 5 mins. Server was friendly and the atmosphere was lively. Food came out around 10/15 minutes after ordering. The small plates- or "Banchan", in Korean- come with each table and include kimchi, fried fish, and potatoes, among others. They were good; very typical for a Korean joint. Ordered one appetizer, the #7 Pan Fried Dumplings and they were pretty solid. We also got the #51 Rice W/ O Jing Uh & Bul Go Gi and #9 Mixed Tofu Soup. The Bulgogi was very good, definitely my favorite of the two and I would highly recommend. Comes with squid too which was perfectly cooked and the bulgogi was well marinated. We ordered the tofu soup because it seems to be one of their specialities. It was decent, but nothing to write home about. Would probably skip this dish if I were to come back. Overall, definitely a very solid Korean restaurant in a nice location. Would recommend going to Feng Cha or Hui Lau Shan just next door for dessert/boba.

I haven't been back in a while. While the tofu itself is still tasty...the mushroom soup has changed. They use to use fresh mushroom in the soup but now they use the dried shitaki mushrooms which has a bitter taste to it if not soaked properly. Overall I couldn't finish the soup bc the mushroom wine is soaked into it. The rice is still yummy! Ban chan has an added dish which is ham. Service was quick as well! You still get a side of mackerel and an egg for your soup. I'll be back but will get a different soup next time.

Fast service and good food. My mistake was getting the stew with no spice which I had picked for my stew because of my baby. Don't get no spice. It's not worth it. All the meats were good and the banchan was spot on!

Food is great and not pricey. But don't expect friendly staff. Korean K-pop on all TVs. Love the location.

I am so surprised that this restaurant doesn't have higher ratings because I was really impressed with both the food and service on my first visit. They have the absolute best Banchan (Korean side dishes). Most places only give out about 4-5 side dishes but this place gives you almost double that amount and their dishes are delicious! The restaurant is located in a corner of a very busy shopping center in Chinatown. The center is jam-packed with dessert shops so you can sweeten the experience and grab something sweet afterwards.

Such an interesting experience. The beef in the beef tofu soup first of all, is the same brisket type of meat used in pho... not the short rib meat that it should've been. The tofu was already battered up upon arrival too, it made me feel like i got a used bowl of soup. they didn't bring the side dishes for us to snack on until the main food arrived. on that note, the side dishes are old. you can tell the kimchi was on its last leg, the radish was stale, the soy beans are broken and choppy, etc. if anyone tells you this place is close to bcd (california), they're falsely advertising this place.

The service here is so efficient, and the waiters are quick to bring out your side dishes and get your orders in. The tteokbokki was definitely a fave as the rice cakes were the perfect texture. And the sauce had a slight sweet taste that helped tone down the spice, not that it's that spicy anyways. The seafood soondubu was honestly okay. The broth was a lot runnier and clearer than I expected. However, the seafood flavor was very prominent and very welcome. As for the actual seafood, I expected more, like there was only one piece of shrimp. And just in general, whenever I've had soondubu, there's just a lot more toppings in the bowl such as vegetables. But still, not a bad dish. Also this has nothing to do with my review, but I packed up my leftovers to take home and left it there on the table like a fool and I have been very upset ever since :(((

This place brings me so much joy! Food is always a 10! Yes it gets packed but it's so damn worth the wait.

I love Tofu Village! It is my favorite Korean restaurant here in Houston and it is affordable for the amount of food. Also the staff is very attentive and quick. Been coming here for years, and will continue to come.

If you like to try a variety of Korean small dishes, you should def try this place! Service is always good. It's always crowded but the wait is never long. Rate: 4/5

Service was so speedy, and I loved seeing how crowded it was for dinner time, i could tell that this place would be good even if the yelp ratings were not as high! Food was amazing!!! The side dishes were the best I've had even compared to other tofu soup restaurants. Food wasn't as spicy as I hoped at a medium so would def level up to a spicy next time. Otherwise, great vibe

I love their foods , I forgot what I ordered but all are delicious , highly recommended and will come back soon

This is my cousin and I's comfort restaurant! There's never a wait and plenty of tables. The staff is always so sweet and attentive. The place is never too packed, it's always clean, and they got Kpop is playing in the background on the TVs at a low volume. The interior of the restaurant is nothing but authentic. My go to order is the beef bulgolgi with the beef tofu soup that I unfortunately forgot to take a picture of. It always hits the spot and fills me up just right. Authentic food for not too bad of a price.

Decided to revisit Tofu Village for a last minute dinner before they close. Needless to say, the food is still your decent Korean food. Got the mixed tofu soup and seafood pancake. The soup was pretty good as well as the pancake. However, the rice came out pretty late after the soup. Being that we were there before closing time, the staffs were rushing us to finish our food. Was not the most enjoyable experience as we only had 10 minutes to eat our food and rushed to get out. The atmosphere was quite hectic as it comes to the last minute all the staff were rushing us to go our food.

It must have been years since I've been back here! I guess it was before 2020! There were a few changes compared to before but most evident were the prices! Never thought I would say " Back in the day, this cost much less" so soon! Lol I felt like i was so lucky to have ate here before but also felt like it would be a while before I would visit again though I did enjoy the meal. There were more cold dishes plates now and service is still good. Still like the cold dishes very much! It's the same place really, with no special new renovation. I got the stir fry spicy chicken and mushroom tofu soup spicy and my mom got the extra spicy seafood tofu soup. I feel like there was lesser chicken pieces and more vegetables but the taste was good. The mushroom soup was also good. Essentially it was overall good, just feels more expensive.

Really good food if you're looking for korean food this is a place you got to try, service is awesome very friendly and accommodating. Ambiance is really chill a good way to relax and focus on your food.

I ordered lunch box. They high quality food serving in a large amount. I love the fried fish and egg cake a lot.

One of the best Korean restaurants in town. The food is great. They have a lot of banchan which is a big plus to me. Can't go wrong with this place.

Always a regular Korean favorite. Food here is reliable and I always come for the tofu soup. Numerous banchan is always a plus. Sometimes the Korean ladies get busy and forgot to bring us water and utensils but just get their attention! Yakult at the end was great!

The food was really good! I don't remember much of the food that I got here since the menu is so vast, the price is a bit hefty but so worth it in the end. There's a lot of complements that go so well with all the food. It does take quite a bit of space on your table though. The service is really good, a bit crowded at night, though. The place reminds me a lot of the Korean culture and has 5+ TVs that play K-POP 24/7.

Been a regular at Tofu Village but never thought to leave a review. For the prices and quality, this is a great place to come if you are craving some authentic Korean food. We usually order the seafood pancake and rice cakes which are both flavorful and addicting. This time, we ordered the combo that includes the spicy pork and kimchi soup which were both great choices. The spicy pork was sweet and paired super well with the rice. The soup is never a miss and the banchan is always one of my favorites. Love this place and will probably be back sooner than I think!

Probably my favorite if not too 5 favorite restaurants in Houston. I've spent multiple birthdays here, and even came here every weekend for a month without ever getting tired of the food. The side dishes are incredible!

Generous portion, free flow of banchan, efficient and helpful servers- what is not to love about this place? We walked in an hour before their dinner rush as we had skipped lunch that day and was hungry by 4:45PM. After getting all our grocery shopping done in the area, the bf decided it's time for me to try the sundubu place. Having lived on the East Coast for a long time and having family in the West Coast, I must say I have gotten really picky when it comes to Korean food given the access to some of the best Ktowns our country has to offer. Onto the food review...is it really that good??? The short answer is not quite. Whilst everything is delicious on its own, the flavor is still a notch not quite up to par with the legends on both East & West Coast. The broth is flavorful but somehow lacks the depth. But having said that, where I am thousands of miles away from the twos, I'd give Tofu Village a solid 5 star for the Houston area. Definitely worth the trod. Big shoutout to our server- the lady literally checked on us at respectable intervals to ensure that we have everything we need. We were offered banchan refills plenty of time. Not once did she rush us to usher us out despite a group of patrons waiting for tables outside by the time we were done with dinner.

Excellent Korean food! The bibimbap was incredible, and I absolutely loved everything that was served with it. Service was fast too!

Their short ribs are so good! I also like their tofu soups and think they are very flavorful. The banchan is good, and I especially like the fish cakes I used to like this place a lot more though, I think the quality declined a little bit. The mushroom tofu soup used to have enoki mushrooms as well but now it just has shiitake. The seafood pancake also used to have a lot more toppings.

I have been really wanting to try an authentic soft tofu soup. The experience was great and I loved trying all the different side dishes (banchan). The service was great and quick. I recommend getting something from the combo menu. The pork tasted great. I love the setup and I'll be back to try the cold noodle soup sometime.

Wide variety of authentic Korean fare, from hearty noodle soups & stews to savory barbecue meats. My go-to for bibimpab (meat & veggies in a hot stone bowl of rice) mashiseyo!!

Great service and the restaurant was very spacious. We came as a large group and we were seated quickly (lunchtime). Its location is pretty convenient and parking was easy. I love that the lunch box was colorful and looked full of various items. It was like a sampler plate.... Presentation 10/10! It was incredibly filling and the banchan definitely exceeded expectations. It was priced pretty reasonably at the time. Would love to return to Tofu Village again sometime.

Cozy Korean restaurant in Chinatown. The place was packed on a Friday night, however the wait for a table of 3 wasn't long. Their menu is extensive, took a while to decide our orders. Got the stir spicy pork, sauté tofu with house sauce, and kimchi pancake. The spicy pork came with all the Korean side dishes. The pork was tender and chewy, came with plenty of rice, just wished the onions weren't so raw. My favorite dish was the kimchi pancake.

They give you a lot of food here and the server was nice and explained to us how to eat the raw eggs in the soup. I had the spicy tofu mushroom soup. It was super spicy at first, but I think that's because of how hot it was temperature wise. Once it cooled down a bit, I could really taste it better and it was delicious! I really enjoyed this place because of all of the different sides and the food seemed really fresh. Also, one of the side dishes was a whole fish! It was a small one, but everyone got one with their meal. Kinda difficult to eat because of all the bones and also the table got overcrowded with all the small plates. They give you these mini yogurt drinks after the meal. Mine tasted like a starburst. Great experience!

Ordered lunch combo...pork bulgogi. It was delicious, unfortunately, it was the only delicious thing on my giant lunch plate. Kimchi was not fresh, fried fish was inedible, and the miso soup was very salty and simply bottom of the pot. I won't be back :-(

I'm really surprised to read the bad reviews because I have been to this place several times and have always enjoyed the food - tasty and we like the varieties. The wait staff come and take the orders and don't bother us. No one ever asked us for a tip but then we always tip generously.

This place is true epitome of homestyle Korean cooking. Each dish is so comforting and honestly every plate will leave you satisfied and full. Servers are very attentive and will replace any ban chan if requested. Gets very busy during dinner time and on the weekend. Even then I have never had any issues with receiving order. The restaurant itself is very cute and they have a constant rotation of kpop on the TV. At the end of every meal they also give you a yogurt drink, great palate cleanser!