BCD Tofu House is a small chain of restaurants specializing in Korean Soon Tofu, soft tofu, which is served in a scrumptious, smoking hot soup, soondubu jjigae, seasoned with chili and kimchi. BCD Tofu House was founded by Korean immigrant Hee Sook Lee and the first restaurant opened in LA in 1996. Today there are 13 branches including one in Koreatown, New York.
The restaurant on Wilshire Blvd opened back in 2000, and it’s one of the most popular branches. The restaurant seems busy at all times, especially around lunch and dinner, but the dining area is really big, and the line moves fast, so don’t let a little waiting time scare you off. On weekends, this branch of BCD Tofu House is a popular place to go, to end a night out in Koreatown.
A bowl of tofu soup is around $10 and includes a nice selection of banchan (Korean small dishes) and rice. You choose the level of spiciness (ranges from Plain to Danger). I usually go for the medium level, but Korean Medium Spicy is very spicy, so be careful.
The soup is very filling so you don’t really need to order anything else, but if you’re looking to add more meat to your meal, the Galbi (marinated Korean short ribs) at BCD Tofu House are really good. The different combo meals which include tofu soup and a meat dish, are good value for money.
Btw did you know that BCD stands for Bukchang Dong, which is a city in Korea, where the founder Hee Sook Lee’s mother-in-law used to run a restaurant.
What to order? Tofu soup, as hot as you can handle it
BCD Tofu House 3575 Wilshire Blvd, (Corner of Wilshire & Kingsley), Los Angeles, CA 90010, Tel: +1 (213) 382-6677, Hours: All days, 24hours
Welcome to Mitzie Mee, a website about food, travel, and New York City
Pastis used to be one of my favorite spots for breakfast and brunch in New York City, but then it closed and I thought it had shut down for good. …
Kin Ramen popped up on my radar, when I was browsing GoogleMaps, looking for a good place for ramen on a Friday night. In New York, most ramen shops are …
The mango season in Thailand peaks from April to June, and although you can get mango all year round, it is during this time of the year that they taste …
After my onsen visit, I went for a stroll in some of the Odaiba shopping malls. I always end up at Decks, when I’m in that area. Not so much because …
Morning coffee at Tea Garden in Mae Sot is such a nice experience. The cafe is tucked away, just off the busy Intharakiri Road, and the small tables in the …
This pasta dish is top of mind, when I’m craving something quick and tasty, but with nothing in the fridge. It’s incredibly simple, and once the pasta is cooked, the …
Around Easter, the kids in Denmark make letters with rhymes and riddles, so-called “gækkebreve”. The letter itself is a piece of white paper, artfully cut, and often resembling a snowflake …
I’m often asked which beauty salons I would recommend in New York, so I thought I’d write a post once and for all, gathering the salons I usually visit when …
For quite a while, I thought mochi donuts were just an overrated fad and I wondered what was the purpose of mixing two concepts that were completely fine on their …
Bibimbap is a true Korean classic, and one of those dishes that I never get tired of and I’m not kidding when I’m telling you that I could eat bibimbap …
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is located in the Bronx, New York City. Spanning approximately 250 acres, it’s one of the largest and most renowned botanical gardens in the …
When I’m in Ubud I always try to book at least a couple of days at Praety Homestay. It’s a beautiful guesthouse surrounded by lots of greenery, and the breakfast, …
