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Solid new Korean tofu spot in Allston. Dropped by a couple times for lunch. Most Korean restaurants in Allston still lean old-school, and for years, Kaju Tofu across the street basically had a monopoly on soft tofu stews. So it was refreshing to see a slightly more modern, refined spot pop up in the neighborhood. Not that the menu takes any wild creative swings, but small touches—like offering sotbop (cauldron-cooked rice) and trendy entrées like cheese ribs—gave it a different energy. The banchan here are complimentary (no longer a given), though fairly basic. Still, the little sample of fresh, house-made tofu they serve with every meal was a thoughtful touch. As much as they specialize in soft tofu, my favorite so far was actually the BBQ ribs—classic lateral cut, tender, with a nice char. The side of raw green onions added a sharp freshness that paired well with the meat. Other dishes were solid too. The stone bowl bibimbap was satisfying. Could’ve used more crispy bits at the bottom, but still a comforting bowl. The Ham & Sausage Soon tofu had decent broth, but the highlight was again the soft tofu itself. The sotbop upgrade was fun (though $5 feels a little steep), and I wish they had served it in a stone pot instead of a stainless steel bowl to really get that crispy rice crust. It’s not miles ahead of the competition yet, but still a nice addition and definitely worth checking out.

Went there with a friend, very clean interior, it was new. The mixed tofu soup was very good, had both red meat and seafood, as well as soft tofu. The rice freshly cooked in the small ga-ma-sot was so cute and tasty. The BBQ meat was burned, and we only realized it after we started eating and flipping the pieces. We ended up calling the waiter because it was so bad. We only asked to replace pieces we hadn't eaten to be fair, but they replaced it with a whole new plate (we only had eaten a few pieces anyway). At least they responded very gracefully. There were only two waiters that day so thing were overall bit slow. But they were both polite and helpful. The price is not cheap but the soft tofu soup itself was good.

Clean and well-lit interior with elegant decor. Dishes overall were good, BBQ ribs were tender and juicy, seafood pancake was crispy yet had a soft interior. Staffs were attentive and friendly. Like their chairs which provide good support surprisingly. Reasonable price. I’d recommend it.

Hands down the best korean restaurant I've tried in the Boston area. Compared to LA and NYC, the kfood in Boston was not that great but this restaurant is pretty good. I definitely recommend going with 2 other people to try the spicy galbijim with cheese torched on top 🥘 (there's also potatoes and rice cakes in there). We also tried the spicy beef soondoobu 🍲 with egg and that was pretty good as well.

The tofu stew here is pretty decent, comparable to its competitor down the street. Side dishes taste fresh, and the japchae is a bit small for the cost. The place is clean and spacious. Might be a good spot to go if you have a big party.

Absolutely delicious soon tofu!!! All of the soon tofu dishes are gluten free – spicy, Korean soft tofu stew – except for one that has dumplings. Highly recommend the Kimchi SoonTofu. Staff immediately knew what dishes were gluten free and even brought me a modified version of the free appetizer/side dishes. Great celiac-safe spot in Allston.

TofuStory is a brand new Tofu soup (Sundubu) restaurant located in the heart of Allston, with large glass windows to be able to peek inside. There was a decent amount of people waiting before we arrived, but we were seated nearly instantly. They have a large amount of seating, as well as a screen playing Korean music while I was there. The service is good, very hectic but able to place our order in a timely manner. There was an accident with spilled water when we came, but they were very professional about it and cleaned it up nearly instantly. The prices are reasonable, portions are a bit on the smaller side than what I am used to, but the flavors are good with the Sundubu. I got the pork version, and the tofu was very soft and the pork was good as well. I got the medium spice level, but it was still pretty spicy even at that spice level, so I would recommend getting mild if you cannot handle spice. Banchan was pretty standard, except for a tofu that came with some sauce. It was very soft and the sauce helped compliment the tofu very well. My only issues were the wait time for the food and the Kimchi pancake. I am used to more crispy kimchi pancake, but the one I got was a bit soggy and fell apart easily, and didn't have much flavor outside of the kimchi. It was also priced the same as the tofu soup, which for the portions was good, but I probably wouldn't get it again. The wait time for the food after ordering was also around 20-25 minutes, which seemed kind of long compared to other restaurants. However, I would assume since this is a new restaurant and it was a busy day, it would be better during less peak hours. Overall a great experience, with some minor issues that I believe can be worked out.

Spicy tofu soup with rice? That’s the most classic Korean dish everyone must try! Strongly recommend this place, of course you can choose how spicy you want your dish to be. The tofu is made in house, so fresh and vegetarian friendly 👍