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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.

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.

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.

The soup here is packed with flavor! They did an excellent job crafting it, and the balance of spices was just right. I ordered it medium spicy, and it turned out absolutely delicious!

New Korean soontofu restaurant in Allston. They claimed to make tofu in house. They provide free side dishes, and also bring a sample tofu. Flavors and taste are all very good, quite authentic. Really enjoyed the mandu soontofu. You also get a free egg, which is a luxury these days. Aubrey, our waitress, was excellent. Very nice, efficient, and extremely professional.

I ordered the spicy short ribs with torched cheese, but unfortunately, one piece was completely burnt and inedible. I brought it to the server’s attention, and while they apologized, they said there was nothing they could do, which felt dismissive. I was disappointed that no effort was made to address the issue, such as offering a replacement, a discount, or even a gesture of goodwill. I expected better service and felt let down by the experience.