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Tofu House - Reviews

4646 Convoy St Ste 116, 92111 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
641

Reviews

42%

Satisfaction

328

negative

44

neutral

269

positive

What people say about Tofu House

Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kate J.
Review date: 12/28/2025
1
Terrible Korean Food and Service
My experience at this Korean restaurant was the worst I've ever had. The side dishes were a joke, less than my leftovers. We ordered a combo with spicy tofu, but our whole table's tofu came all non-spicy. The Korean short ribs arrived burnt like charcoal. The service was bad, and the food was bad.
  • side dishes1
  • spicy tofu1
  • Korean short ribs1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
sailor T.
Review date: 12/07/2025
3
Rude Hostess, Good Food
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While the food was good, scoring a 4 out of 5, the service was a major letdown. The hostess was inattentive, impatient, and rude to our table and others, making it feel like they don’t care about paying customers. This significantly impacted the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of parking is a considerable issue, with the potential to spend 20 minutes circling the lot. Given these service and parking challenges, I wouldn’t go back.
  • food8
  • service2
  • hostess1
  • paying customers1
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
elenamenko
Review date: 12/05/2025
6
Good food, moldy chopsticks
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The food was good, though a bit oily, especially the vegan bibimbap. The service was very friendly. However, a significant issue was finding mold on the chopsticks.
  • food7
  • service9
  • vegan bibimbap4
  • chopsticks2
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Chef O. T.
Review date: 11/16/2025
3
Underwhelming Food, Average Experience
My experience at The Tofu House was largely underwhelming, with several dishes failing to impress, leading to an overall average dining experience. The boild tofu was initially comforting due to its warmth, but the broth lacked the expected depth and richness, resulting in a flat flavor. The galbi was the most significant disappointment; it arrived slightly burnt, which unfortunately overpowered the marinade and resulted in a tougher texture than desired. The dumplings were merely serviceable and entirely forgettable, lacking the crispness or savory punch that would elevate them. While the service was polite and the atmosphere comfortable, the food itself did not meet expectations, making it a place that fills a need rather than one I would purposefully seek out again.
  • boild tofu5
  • dumplings4
  • service7
  • broth3
  • galbi2
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Shopping
Review date: 11/16/2025
9
Amazing Hot Stone Meat Party!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The hot stone meat party was the best, and I absolutely love coming here. The service was straightforward, with no fuss, and the food was great. The atmosphere and food both received a perfect score of 5.
  • hot stone meat party10
  • food10
  • atmosphere10
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
M
Review date: 10/26/2025
6
Combo Deal is Better Value
My experience at the restaurant was mixed, primarily due to the food's quality and portion size. While the quality was alright, I believe there are better tofu places available for a cheaper price. The combo deal was significantly better value than ordering the galbi alone, as both were priced the same but the galbi portion in the combo was more substantial. Ordering galbi alone felt like a scam for money. I recommend getting the combo to get your money's worth. The service and atmosphere were both rated a 4.
  • quality5
  • portion5
  • combo deal8
  • galbi alone3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Adriana F.
Review date: 10/15/2025
10
Fantastic First Korean Food Experience!
I had the pleasure of eating in the premises and it was my first time trying Korean food. OMG, this place is fantastic! I loved it so much that my friends and I are going for ladies' night. The food was terrific.
  • food10
  • place10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Aaron S.
Review date: 10/04/2025
9
Delicious Gluten-Free Tofu Soup
My experience at the restaurant was great! I tried the tofu soup with kimchi, which was absolutely delicious and also gluten free. It's important to note that it's not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, but the soup itself was a fantastic option. The food quality was excellent, earning a 5/5 rating, and the service also received a perfect 5/5. I dined for dinner and the price per person was between $20–30. The seating was in the indoor dining area.
  • tofu soup with kimchi10
  • gluten free9
  • Food10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Ryan E.
Review date: 10/01/2025
5
Disappointing Flavor, But Good Seafood Amount
We were looking for a place to eat nearby, but the wait next door was too long. We decided to try this restaurant and ordered Bulgogi for the children, along with the Chef's special soondobu and the Seafood special soondobu. While I appreciated the generous amount of seafood in the soup, both my dining companion and I felt that the soups lacked flavor compared to other establishments we've visited. The atmosphere was rated a 4, and the service was also rated a 4. We experienced a wait time of up to 10 minutes, and found parking to be difficult to find. The noise level was moderate.
  • Bulgogi6
  • seafood7
  • atmosphere8
  • soondobu3
  • flavor3
  • parking3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
A L.
Review date: 08/13/2025
9
Delicious Kimchi Stew and Friendly Service
My experience at the restaurant was great! The Kimchi was good, with a nice flavor, as were the other side dishes. I particularly enjoyed the Kimchi stew. The atmosphere was casual and friendly, and the server was attentive. I would recommend this place.
  • Kimchi8
  • side dishes7
  • Kimchi stew8

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