William Billy J.
Yelp
Date of Visit: Last Sunday, right before 12 PM
We visited Jang Su Jang after church, with a group of seven. It was pretty busy, and we waited about 15 minutes before being seated. The atmosphere is modern and family-friendly, located in a great spot in Torrance near King's Hawaiian.
The service, however, left something to be desired. They provided the traditional banchan (side dishes like kimchi, pickled vegetables, etc.), but not in portions that matched the size of our group. When my daughter asked for more of a particular side, the server said we had to finish everything first before getting more. While I understand their policy, it became frustrating as we had to wait a long time for refills, with empty dishes piling up in the meantime. It's not ideal for customers to have to repeatedly ask for something as simple as side dish refills.
As for the food, the tofu soup was decent, but nothing extraordinary. I typically order tofu with ham and sausage at other tofu houses, but they didn't offer that option here. I also noticed they don't serve the fried or grilled fish on the side, which is a staple at many other Korean tofu spots. The lack of variety compared to other tofu houses stood out, but it wasn't a deal-breaker.
Overall, Jang Su Jang has a convenient location and a nice atmosphere, but the service and menu options could be improved. If you're in the Torrance area, it might be worth trying, but there are better tofu houses out there if you're looking for variety or top-tier service.