BCD Tofu House

I honestly don't understand why BCD is so popular, cause this is definitely not the best Korean tofu pot restaurant. Firstly, the side dishes served at the beginning, only the squid and deep fried fish was good, the kimchi was not well pickled at all. The bean pasta soup and La Galbi was okay, other than this, the rest are just so so.

I would give it 10 star if I could. it’s always crowded during normal lunch or dinner time. We went at 2:30pm and got seat straightaway. It’s pretty spacious inside. The combo lunch meal got special price, for $23.99 you got a full bulgogi and a toufu soup. The bulgogi comes with huge portion of meat, see my photo, and the spicy pork is super delicious. The small size soup also has tons of ingredients. And each meal comes with a fried fish. I can’t recommend BCG toufu more, no wonder it’s so popular.

BCD Tofu House never disappoints. The tofu soups are super flavorful, the raw marinated crab and seafood pancake were amazing, and even the banchan (side dishes) were all delicious including the fried fish. Expect a wait, but totally worth it.

It's a busy and noisy place but the food is yummy. Service was friendly but we had to wait because during lunch time there were a lot of guests. I liked everything I rtied and will definitely come back.

Great selection, high quality Korean fare and copious side dishes. Can get busy with a wait time after 5:30pm. Worth the wait.

BCD tofu house offers authentic Korean kitchen, located in the heart of the Asian community in Irvine. The food never disappoints and it’s an ideal spot for a quick lunch after or before shopping at H-Mart. The lunch Menus are also designed amazingly with a meat or also vegetarian side dishes as well as a soup. You also get refillable authentic Korean side dishes such as Korean fish cakes, squid salad and spicy cucumbers as well as a personal favourite, a yellow corvina and of course kimchi. Overall a well balanced meal that is not too unhealthy and tastes absolutely delicious every time!

It's not the worse and not the greatest. Super salty imo. The best thing was the extra fish but even that was super salty. I was used to intestine soups shaving an 2 inch intestine but what I got was bits and pieces of it in the soondobu. Kalbi was fatty (not in a good way) and not the best cuts and chicken teriyaki was meh. Unlimited 5 item banchans but the kim chee just didn't have the depth flavor. I was here for a short time and my meals were limited so I was super disappointed that this was not traditional Korean food at all. Meh.😕

Delicious Korean food. This restaurant is well known for the delicious tofu soup.

Best place to share meals with acquaintances and family. Sonny is the best (pronounced: "soony," she said) she would replenished the side dishes to your hearts delight. And the offer of hot-tea into the rice stone-bowl is so satisfying, too.. ..be ready for a long wait-list on the weekend. We visited Monday-night, which is good for a short-wait only. We'll be back, again soon, for "Soony"

Our server Gary was so friendly and generous with food! Many thanks Gary we'll be back!

My husband and I came in for the veggie tofu soup with water base, you know, the kind that doesn't come with a side of fishiness. Everything was going fine until we bit into a piece of broccoli that tasted like it had been on vacation in the ocean. It was mushy, overcooked, and unmistakably fishy, which is impressive for a vegetable. We flagged it right away to the server and the manager, hoping for some concern or explanation. Instead, they offered us a cup of hot tea to "get rid of the taste." Let's just say... not the kind of fix we were hoping for. The fact that no one seemed particularly surprised or concerned tells me, either they already knew what was going on or they just don't care. Look, if you're going to advertise a dish as vegetarian or vegan, the veggies shouldn't taste like they've been soaking in seafood broth or reused from another dish. It's basic kitchen respect for dietary needs. Disappointed and a little grossed out. We really wanted to love it here.

If you frequent Diamond Jamboree and haven't been to BCD, where have you been? It's easily the largest restaurant in the plaza and is practically open all day (3am weekdays/ 4am weekends) to fulfill your soon tofu cravings. Even though it's a big restaurant, it's almost always busy. But you can easily place yourself on the Yelp waitlist and walk around until your table is ready. It's a super casual place and service is quick. All of the entrees come with hot stone rice and banchan side dishes. Most of the side dishes here are pretty good, especially the fish cake, potato salad and pickled cucumbers. For tofu, the Assorted or Soybean Paste Soon Tofu ($17.99) always hits the spot. They also have combos if you want something else to go with your tofu. The LA Galbi Combo ($31.49) comes with grilled short ribs and a smaller bowl of tofu. Their galbi has great flavor although the meat quality is sometimes fatty. My only other complaint is that it doesn't come out sizzling hot like it used to. This place will always be my go-to for soon tofu because of it's convenience and quality (they use organic tofu). It would be nice if they open another location in south OC one day.

Beef bulgogi + seafood tofu soup combo was honestly SO yummmmyyyy. You get the best of both worlds; the bulgogi comes out sizzling hot on a plate, super flavorful and tender, and the soup arrives bubbling in a clay pot. They give you an egg on the side that you can crack into the soup, let it cook, then put it over rice... it's actually such game changer w you have no beef with it. The rice itself is from a clay pot too, nice and steamy, scripy on the edges. They add broth onto the rice pot too once you're done. Unlimited banchan with a really good variety - kimchi, pickled veggies, little side dishes that keep getting refilled. Everything just hits together so well. Service was quick, super friendly, and they've got plenty of tables so you don't feel crammed in. 10/10 - totally worth it. I'd come back just for that combo alone.

The restaurant itself has plenty of seating and also closes really late, which makes it a perfect place to eat at after a long night out. I went at around 10:30, and the place was still packed with people. Make a reservation, because even at the time we went, we had to wait a while for a table. Because of the amount of customers, we also had to wait a while before the food came out. The food was great as well. I will say that the raw marinated crabs were a bit small. I think you'd be better off ordering their other dishes, like the galbi. The soup and the corvina are very delicious as well.

Here's the situation. We're out late on a Saturday night which turns into Sunday morning. Around 1AM, we're getting tired but we're also very hungry. We're thinking, "What's still going to be open past 2?" Solution: Check Yelp! We found BCD Tofu House in the Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center is open until 4AM Friday and Saturday nights (3AM the rest of the week). They have 4 stars. Let's go. It's not easy to get a table for a party of 9. We had to wait outside for about half an hour. Once we were seated, the service was super fast. I think the food came to the table in less than 10 minutes after we ordered. The food was pretty good, considering that we were famished and it was around 2AM by then. Our only complaint was that our table was near the door. Every time someone went through the door, the door would stick open and cold air was pouring in on us. After a couple minutes someone would go close the door, only for someone else to open it again a minute later. We had to endure that the entire meal. I could almost knock off a star just for that reason. It was quite uncomfortable.

Catching up on my Yelp reviews and had to share what a yummy lunch we had here on 4th of July. I don't do much to celebrate the holiday so my sister and husband and I ventured over to Diamond Jamboree to try BCD Tofu because we were in the mood for Korean food. I was pleasantly surprised we didn't have to wait considering how busy it usually is! Admittedly, I wasn't in a soup mood, personally, so while I sampled the broth from my husbands bowl (very yummy) I mostly enjoyed the seafood pancake and my japchae, both of which were hot and fresh. I do wish the japchae had a bit more tofu to make it a bit heartier (I know it's traditionally a side dish so maybe that's why). I do think the service could use some work here. We were well finished with our meal and I went to the front to ask for the check and she said to wait until our server came (she never did, but eventually the person at the front desk did bring us our check). By the time we left, there was a long line so I would have thought they'd be eager to turn over our table but they were a little slow.

Fast pace restaurant on a Saturday late afternoon. They turned tables fast, food out fast and friendly. Nice restaurant very spacious but can feel abit packed in certain areas of the building. Food wise 9 out of 10. Loved every dish. Especially the cold soybean noodle.

I ordered a plain beef tofu soup. But they messed up my order the first time around and gave me a spicy one, so they had to fix it but it took awhile for them to return. And I was already hungry and eating the side dishes. I loved that they offered fish as part of the side dishes though and love there's japchae portion too. Other than this error everything went well. There was a bit of wait though but not too long which is good at least.

BCD Tofu House tastes so good late at night. The longest I've waited was 30 minutes. You check in the front at their tablet and you'll get a text when your table is ready. We love all the banchan: potato salad, radish, fish cake. The kimchi tastes so good. We usually order the galbi combo and dumpling tofu soup. Service is quick and generous. Parking gets super busy.

I came to BCD Tofu House at Diamond Jamboree for lunch and left extremely satisfied. I ordered the Lunch Combo, which included a bubbling bowl of original soon tofu and a plate of delicious pork ribs (I believe it was the galbi, but whatever it was it was amazing!). The tofu soup was rich, flavorful, and packed with soft tofu. The broth was comforting, especially fresh out of the stone bowl, and there was so much of it! The ribs were tender, perfectly seasoned, and came sizzling on a bed of onions. You also get a wide spread of banchan (side dishes) different kinds of kimchi, marinated veggies, even a small whole fried fish, and soft eggs to crack into the soup. Everything felt generous, balanced, and made with care. Service was fast and attentive even though it was busy. For the quality and quantity you get, it's a fantastic deal, especially for lunch. Highly recommended if you're craving authentic Korean food that warms your soul. Will definitely be coming back! Tip: Come a little after the lunch rush to avoid waiting. This place gets packed and for good reason.

First time at BCD and it's better than I expected. Definitely join the waitlist as soon as possible because the wait can be long. Once you sit and order, they'll give you the sides: small fried fish, kimchi, seasoned cucumbers, potato, and fish cake. The fish was so good but be aware that there's bones cuz it is a whole fish (bones were soft enough to eat tho). Other side dishes were ok. The rice comes in a clay(?) pot so it stays warm AND THERES CRISPY RICE!!!!! We ordered galbi and tofu stew. The galbi was good but on the greasier side. Tofu stew is not as flavorful as other places I've been. I didn't realize that the tofu kits I always used at home were from BCD but it tastes the same (when at home I like to add more seasoning). Kind of pricey, really enjoyed my fish and crispy rice.

I can see why BCD is a favorite go-to for the tofu soup selections and banchan. Everything my friends recommended is delicious- the mandu/dumplings, pajeon, japchae -they're all going to satisfy the hearty, comfort food element to any cravings at a Korean restaurant. If you are lucky though to go with the locals or someone familiar with how to order, great, but if you're like myself and still venturing into Korean food with so much to learn and ENJOY trying, here's what to expect: Banchan- side orders of an array of potato salad, kimchi, and a couple more I can't recall, but it's u limited and staff are helpful to refill Stone pot of rice- I believe there was steamed rice and let that rice crisp on the bottom for the crispy texture, and staff add hot water for the added "new" dish once you finish the rice Appetizer Recommendation- Japchae (glass noodles/veggies) and pajeon (seafood pancake) Select a soondobu (sp?) of your choice but the ones I loved were the beef for meat, and the mandu:dumpling version. Staff will also give you a raw egg to drop into your stew for an added flavor profile and textures. Im salivating just thinking about the hot boiling stone pot soups. It can be messy- I don't recommend wearing white because the stone pots are piping hot and boiling at the start. It's such a fun, interactive dining experience and comfort food that hits all the right notes. Enjoy!

BCD will always have a special place in my heart because of the amount of times I've gone. It is THE spot for hangovers and indecisive large parties or if you want a comforting meal. I usually get the tofu soup with dumplings alongside the side dishes given including fish. Can't tell you how the fish tastes like as I don't like eating this type of dish. The tofu soup is pretty standard with a kick of chili flakes. My favorite part of the meal is when they give you barley tea at the end to finish the rest of your rice! You can always ask for it if they don't give it to you directly. :) It's always packed and busy at night no matter the time. Parking is a pain during peak hours, but plenty to do in the plaza while waiting. Super spacious and clean.

Parking kind of sucks at Diamond Jamboree, but I swear it's been not too bad lately? Are people parking in the structures now? The food at BCD always hits, especially the unlimited side dishes, which I am so grateful for. I'm Korean and spice levels are always tricky for me, because I love to eat spicy: take my words with a grain of salt, because "danger" is not spicy for me? It's perfect. Hahah Everything on the menu is so good and flavorful, and the customer service is efficient and good. The ambiance is lively and busy... pretty much all the time? They are open until LATE! Pro tip: have someone check in while the rest of you guys look for parking, so there is less waiting...

Parking at Diamond jamboree will always be chaotic. We got in with little to no wait but it is a popular spot so make sure to account for a wait just in case. The service was extremely fast & friendly. Got the dumplings as an appetizer which were delicious. Got the S1 beef to share which was tasty, tofu was cooked perfectly and the kimchi on the side was delicious. Also enjoyed the fish cakes. Also loved how the rice was presented. At the end, you can ask for hot tea which will be poured into the rice bowl & help lift the rice & make a tasty porridge to eat. Price was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

Not only is BCD the perfect late night vibe for a piping hot meal after a long night out with friends, but it can also be a warm early sunday meal with family. Nothing beats an order of Galbi and a side of soondubu with rice and banchan. The staff has all worked at this location for a very long time and they're all locked into their routines, they've got the service down to a science. The restaurants huge so you might wait a little till they circle back to you, but that all the more time to sit back and take in your meal. It's a little splurge I constantly crave. & I especially love coming here after concerts!

I went to BCD Tofu House on a weekday at around 5pm, and it was not too busy. The restaraunt is quite spacious, so we got seated right away and placed our orders. Service is pretty minimal here, but that is pretty typical of Asian restarauntals. I got the Tofu Bibimbap and it was nothing special, just toppings on rice paired with gochujang. There were no stand out flavors besides the gochujang, which was to be expected for what the dish is, but I feel like the it was just lacking something. Portions are huge, which is great, but I kind of got flavor fatigue (from the gochujang, as that was the only source of it) halfway through. Side dishes are also pretty okay. They refill them for you if they notice you're running low on some, or you can ask for more. My favorite thing I had all night was the potato salad. The crunch and fruitiness of the apple and raisins made the potato salad uniquely refreshing. Overall, BCD Tofu House was pretty disappointing to me, given how much people around me seemed to talk it up. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things, but with so many other great options in Diamond Jamboree that I know won't miss, I probably wouldn't be coming back here anytime soon.

[IN A NUTSHELL] good tofu soup, yummy bonchon dishes, free fish [VERDICT] - APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] BCD Tofu house is one of the classics and must visit for me when I go to SoCal. I love how simple it is but it is so good. I would recommend coming here if you are in the mood for some good Korean food or some comfort tofu soup. They also get really busy so if you come, know that there may be a line. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 3.75/5 Seafood Pancake $16.99 (3.5/5) -The seafood pancake was good in my opinion but not the best. I wish that it was crunchier on the outside but the flavoring was there. There was a good assortment of seafood in the pancake and overall a good appetizer. S2 Assorted Beef, Shrimp, and Clam $17.99 (4/5) -The "Soon Tofu" (what they call it) was really good. I got medium but honestly I think the spicy would've been good. If you want a good spice, I would suggest getting the spicy. Overall a good dish and the comfort of a good tofu soup. I would recommend it. My friend also got the Korean Tripe one which was also a good option. Bonchon Dishes -The meal comes with some bonchon dishes but the best one was the squid, but you may have to dig a little. The kimchi was also good but I like it when it's less fermented. They also come to your table and ask if you want any refills so that's nice. They also give you a free fish which is really good, just be careful of bones haha. They also have this soup at the end that they pour into the clay pot rice bowl that is really good. But, if you want crispy you could just ask them not to put the soup in. [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): Service was really good and they were super helpful. Part of the meal, I feel like is the presentation. They serve you the rice, the pour the soup in the rice pot, and they come around giving more bonchon dishes. Atmosphere is that it is a pretty big place and gets crowded. We luckily came right before the lunch rush. [TIME STAMP] APRIL 2025

Tofu soup always hits at night, especially when it's past 12am. One of my favorite things about BCD is that they're open late, which here they open until 4am. I came around 1:30am and surprisingly, there was a wait and the restaurant was packed! I usually opt to get their combo entree which comes with a main and a small sized tofu soup. Since it is a chain, I feel like their soups are always consistent with their other locations. My go to order is usually their spicy pork bulgogi + dumpling tofu soup (spicy) combo. Their banchans are also delicious and I love their mashed potato, cucumbers, kimchi, and fishcake. BCD is also known for giving a fried fish as part of their banchans. Since the restaurant is so busy, it can be hard at times to wave over a server for refills on sides and water. The parking here is usually terrible, but since we went at 1am, there were plenty of spots.

If nothing else, BCD consistently delivers on a comforting and satisfying meal. They're THE safety pick, especially for late night eats. Need something hot and soupy when you're down? Hangry after a night out with friends? Picking someone up late at night from LAX? Need a popular place when showing friends around OC? BCD does that. BCD nails the casual "I'm hungry, but what's open right now?" category and their banchan and dishes never stray in taste or quality each time I visit I like almost all of their soondubu options, but I just love the simplicity and no-nonsense nature of the original beef soondubu! It's what I usually get every time I come back. The assorted and seafood soondubus are solid choices as well and the vegetarian soon with beef broth is pretty good. Not a huge fan of the ham and sausage soondubu since I don't love Spam and what was IMO basically hot dog segments for the "sausage" portion of the name There's usually a bit of a wait (Yelp waitlist), but you must add yourself to the waitlist in-person. There's no in-app option no matter how close you are in distance to this DJ location. Tables generally move pretty fast. Staff are busy, but friendly and are on top of refilling waters and banchan tldr; BCD is king of consistency and you really can't go wrong if you need something warm, comforting, and easy

Many foreigners are not fond of tofu because of its texture and bland taste so it always has been my mission to spread the many benefits, cooking method and flavor of tofu by introducing families and friends to tofu restaurants until they truly enjoy it. This restaurant is one of the great places to showcase the beauty of tofu with various side dishes that harmonizes the tofu soup. Starting with a spacious, clean and modern room with traditional Korean decorations immediately invites you to Korea. The fact that the customers can choose not only the ingredients but also the spice level of the tofu soup is pretty nice. Thinking of each customer's preference is just like Korean hospitality. The servers are lively and sociable. They make sure that you have a pleasant experience by demonstrating a proper way to eat each dish, which is very helpful for people who haven't tried any of the dishes before. I would say the highlight of the side dish is the whole grilled yellow croaker. It is tender and savory that if you put one piece on the warm rice and eat it together, it is divine. If you order the tofu soup combination, it comes with sizzling grilled galbi or spicy pork or chicken, which you won't regret going with any one of them. All Korean soups are served piping hot because eating hot food is seen as comforting and nourishing, which their tofu soup represents that. It has full of rich flavors that will change your mind of tofu. All of my guests did! Hope you do as well.

If I could give 100 stars, I would. This place has been one of my favourite haunts since 2014. The place is clean and always smells of good food and the kimchi is the best I ever had, the seafood soondubu tastes lovely and the broth is rich, the Galbi is tender and well seasoned and the side dishes are always good (especially the fish cake and anchovies). The service is attentive and friendly, especially our good friend Sonny. Her presence always makes our experience brighter.

This BCD is always poppin, but no matter what it always slaps any time of day. The food comes out quick as well. I really enjoy this location better than the LA one

Came here after a concert, seemed like the only place open after 1am that had real unprocessed food. The shared plates were amazing, but the veggie soon dubu was flavorless (i know it's veggie but i needed a whole packet of soy sauce for it) and the fish side dish was really salty and fishy.... the kimchis were bitter in my opinion but overall not a bad experience. I would come back if nothing else were open and I wanted comfort food but I would much rather korean bbq for the price. The service was speedy and I personally had no issue with the waiters, I think people need to be aware of the cultural restaurant differences in korean vs american. rude is not the same as short and to the point. 7/10

I feel like this chain has lost a little of its luster over time. The kalbi I got had a few pieces of meat that didn't look that good-- mostly fatty- even beyond the typical cuts of kalbi. And the special cold buckwheat noodles were very bland. Tofu was decent.

Arguably one of the biggest sundubu chains, if at least the most well-known, is pretty much consistent regardless of which location you go to. I haven't been to BCD in years, this location especially. The last time I was here was when the DJ plaza was new-ish and way before their remodel. Like I mentioned, the food and quality is pretty much exactly how I remembered it. I ordered their chicken teriyaki combo not because I wanted it, but because of a current health issue I have going on at the moment and chose the seafood stew/soup at the Danger spice level, naturally. I wouldn't be me if I didn't choose the spiciest heat level. The amount of chicken you get is honestly a very good amount which is nice considering the price. I would say at least 8 to 10 oz of chicken which was awesome. I'd say it was closer to 10 oz. Anyway, I asked the lady if they could omit the sauce to which she said yes. I had a feeling she didn't quite understand my request, so I asked once more before she left if they could do it plain with NO sauce and she said yes. Well, surprise surprise. It came with sauce. It was a little annoying since I had asked her not once, but twice. And it's not like it's marinated in sauce. It was just chicken breast with teriyaki sauce added so they could have just not put any at all. I ate it regardless. Thankfully it wasn't doused in sauce. Aside from that, the seafood soup/stew was pretty good and at the perfect spice level! Perfectly seasoned, balanced, and spicy. Hearty and tasty. If you're a hothead like me, it's a good heat level. In fact, I wish it were spicier. Banchan was standard/good. Service was fast and friendly. Good portions. No complaints minus the teriyaki sauce thing. There's definitely better sundubu places out there, but if you want a safe and consistent option and something late night, you can't go wrong with BCD.

Food ~ 5/5 STARS ~ hot pots of rice are sizzling and delivered upon seated at your table with small dishes of Kimche, potatoe, and other spicy fresh vegetable mixt Service 5/5 STARS ~ Right after being seated, the hot sizzling pots of rice arrived followed by the kimchi and other yummy sides. Ambiance 5/5 STARS ~ The open space is social with televisions projecting food items served at the restaurant, which helps with deciding what to order. This is a hip social place to eat by yourself, with a date, or with a group of family or friends.

Enjoyed the excellent bibimbap combo very much and the beef soon tau foo medium heat. Always enjoyed their wonderful & friendly service and busy ambiance

Ordered bibimbap tofu soup combo but doesn't come with rice for the bibimbap. Fried fish is saltier than usual. Tofu soup is good. Other than that average food experience.

It feels like a big hug to have a bowl of hot tofu soup in this cold rainy weather. This is after lunch hour rush around 2:30. Seated and ordered 2 combos: Kalbi+ seafood soup and bulgogi+assorted soup. We shared the entrees. First thing, 2 rice pots were placed on the table, then came the 4 banchans+ 2 little fishees. Banchans today consists of sliced rice cakes, cucumbers, potato salad and kimchi--more sweet than spicy hot. Now staff came to scoop rice out to rice bowl and poured some tea into the pot Another staff brought out our 2 entrees. As we are eating the beef with rice....Tofu soups were served piping hot along with 2 eggs. We immediately cracked the eggs into our soups. Now another staff came with a cart to refill all our small plates of banchans. We were very busy eating...seems like a lot of food coming and going---all for $25pp! Kalbi short ribs is the right thickness and tender w/ a lil chew in a good way. Bulgogi sliced paper thin so of course melts in your mouth. Tasty dishes! Soups good, not too salty together with the silken Tofu just so comforting! I love the rice, it's done perfectly with a lil chew, guess the Italians say "al dente". Place is like a big cafeteria, staff is always available when needed and comes around frequently to refill tea and little plates of goodies. Great lunch value for price paid so highly recommend.

"The food at BCD Tofu House is really good! Always fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The side dishes are tasty and the soft tofu soup is my favorite. A great place for authentic Korean food!"

Food and ambiance is great! My only complaint was the service was lack luster but its probally due to them being slammed. Went on a friday at 8:30pm

Love this location, but it does get very busy! BCD has the best tofu soup & bulgolgi. We love eating here and the service is fast.

Great spot for some comforting Korean soft tofu! There's always a long line at BCD and this time was no exception. We got there on a Saturday evening around 5:45 PM and put our name on the Yelp waitlist. The wait was pretty reasonable - we were seated around 6:10 PM and got our food around 6:40 PM. Beef Soondubu (Medium Spicy, 4.5/5) - Great flavor with just the right amount of spiciness - Good complimentary side dishes with refills - Price is $17.99 which is on the pricier end in terms of soondubu spots in Irvine In terms of service, there was an employee who basically ignored our request for takeout boxes and overall it just took a long time to catch a server's attention for the bill and pack our leftovers. Otherwise the food was great though. Would go back again.

It's an interesting concept. We each ordered a combo which we ate family style so Galbi, Bulgogi, Bim Bim Bap, Fried Corvina but then we each got an included tofu soup of any style. So I got the seafood version and that was outstanding. It came with an egg which we added to the soup to thicken it. We each got an included bowl of white rice and five different kinds of bonchon which were replenished as needed. I really like the Galbi and Corvina (it was full of eggs which was delicious). The bulgogi and bim bim bap were average. Service was quick and efficient. The establishment was bright and seating comfortable.

We have come here several times, and it has been consistently delicious. Service is good and quick, they refill our waters constantly. Ambiance is a huge Korean soup restaurant. - Assorted tofu soup (4/5): so flavorful, perfect with the rice. I like medium spicy. - Galbi (4/5): cooked and seasoned well, great flavor

Last month my friends and I went to bcd for delicious food after a fun night at the Ludacris concert. The foods were delicious! It was a very chilly night , so the foods were very comforting. One thing was we did have to wait awhile before going inside. Best thing is to have a friend arrive a few minutes before you if you're running late to check in. Other than that I highly recommend!

DoorDash Order Review. While the food arrived warm, the teriyaki chicken was flavorless and burnt, the Kalbi/Galbi was fatty with a tiny portion and the Japchae noodles were pretty plain. I would not order via delivery again but can't speak for the in store experience.

Anna was our waitress on a typical BUSY Sunday dinner and she did an amazing job! Big shoutout to Anna!!! She was very attentive with filling up the side dishes/hot tea. Also, I appreciate her coming by with extra napkins as I was messily eating the galbi. We got the spicy pork bulgolgi and galbi combo with seafood tofu soup. The food is always delicious and consistent.

BCD is so great, I have been here many times and it never disappoints. The staff are always so friendly and consistent. They are super attentive. The side dishes are very good and they are refillable. The soup is so great during the colder months but even in the summertime it is very good. The restaurant is always clean and tidy and has good AC.

Ton of great Korean food options in the area, but BCD does it better! In the area on vacation and we were craving some tofu soup. Great flavors, good portions on the combos! The service was top notch, never had to ask for a refill of water or banchan (side dishes).

The food here was great. All of it was really delicious. The galbi definitely could have been a little more flavoursome and they could have provided more rice but other than this I have no food complaints. The service was quick and fast. The ambiance was good. It was very busy even during the middle of the week but overall a pretty basic, nice environment.

Annyeonghasaeyo! And welcome to BCD Tofu House in Irvine! Not many restaurants in Irvine are open late, but BCD is a certified Irvine Hood Classic! Come by up until they close at 3AM! Isn't that crazy? Coming in, you're greeted by a MASSIVE restaurant. No nonsense decor, and a lively vibe, nearly all the time, and especially at night! We came by around 11pm on a Thursday, and it was PACKED. Sheesh. Skibidi yes yes! At BCD, they're servin' up soft tofu soup, certified with some super saucy sides that are sure to solicit some savory salivations. MMMmm. Look at these sides. You even get a fried yellow corvina to test your chopstick skills out on! Order up from a wide variety of soups, or choose a combo with a soup and a marinated grilled meat! These stews come out on a scalding stone pot that's sure to keep it hot, while you conversate and eat away. The flavors are hot, spicy, savory, sweet, and everything under the sun. If you've never had this stuff before, just get ready for some of the most comforting food you've ever had. Unlimited sides too? You will absolutely be full after this meal. Of course, best enjoyed with friends! If you're a big fan of korean stew, BCD could be of use to you!

the rice smelled so good. and the servers were so sweet and nice. refilled my water every time i was low. i come here a lot and i usually get the kimchi soft tofu but today i tried the original soft tofu. i do prefer the kimchi one though. but still really good!

This place is great! I love their everything here from their tofu soups, the banchan, & the combo items. You get the most bang for your buck with the combo selections, you get an entree plus you get a tofu soup of your choice. Menu is a little bit on the pricier side with about ~$20+ per person but it's worth it because they also always make sure you have enough banchan & are always refilling them as needed. Everything is a must try & service is fast.

I had called before coming to have an idea of the wait time. I was told that the current wait was 5 minutes but was getting busy. 20 minutes later it was a packed house and the wait was now 40-45 min. When we had gotten seated we ordered within 5 minutes but it had taken about 10-15 minutes to receive the rice and sides. In total it took about 30-35 minutes for the food to come out which is quite a long wait. It was packed so it was noisy but not noisy enough to where I was unable to converse. I had ordered S2 in mild and when I had gotten it, the clams did not taste good and had a bad aftertaste along with the soup not tasting flavorful it tasted as if it was watered down. I had talked to the manager, Andy about my experience and he was so kind to comp the meal.

Pretty well-deserving of five stars. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice and not too cramped. They had good korean pop music playing and the interior lightning is great. I got the teriyaki chicken entree combo which comes with soup of your choice (I chose dumpling), and rice. You also get unlimited banchan/side dishes and their cucumber is my favorite. Service was great because we had a nice server lady who did not hold back on refilling our side dishes. Overall for $28, you get a ton of delicious food and soft tofu. I can usually eat a good amount (I can eat a canes box combo and empty the drink for reference) and I was grossly stuffed. I recommend the LA galbi entree combo with the dumpling soup, to which you add kimchi into. Great food!!!