So Gong Dong Tofu House

Best soon dubu I’ve ever had in the Bay. This could rival any place in LA’s K-town and is miles better than anything you can find in East Bay. The broth is so deep, savory and flavorful that you can taste it in the tofu, which soaks up the seasoning beautifully. Also, I could taste that they might season their mushrooms and beef before boiling it in the soup. These are small details that make this place really special. It’s super busy on a Sunday afternoon but one server still managed to ask if we wanted refills on banchan. I didn’t expect that so that was nice!

Fabulous place whether you like it fiery or mild, vegan or meaty — a classic Bay Area mom and pop Korean joint that is both deeply authentic yet approachable for those unfamiliar with the cuisine. Warning: Dinner is crowded. Arrive early, put your name on the waitlist, and order in advance. Then when you get seated, plates begin arriving within minutes.

Overall, I think this place was OK it right at three stars. The short ribs, some more work. I write that like a full 3 1/2 I rate it. It’s not that clean. The tables are sticky and everything is a little bit dirty and not sturdy, but it’s still good. The food was OK. It is all good over I give this place three stars

Wait it was absolutely delicious! The best comfort foods that I tried recently

Solid place for solid Korean food! Went there during off peak timing (1.30pm) on a weekend and it was pretty full. There are a number of parking spaces but I supposed you may need to park by the roadside during peak hours. When I got there, it was one of two empty slots left. Side dishes were delicious and free flow. Main dishes tasted even better!! We had the chicken bulgogi (they only served dinner size on weekends) and it is huge. Value for money for sure! We also had seafood tofu soup and it tasted really good. Even with the tips, the price point for the food is still very worth it. And if you can’t finish it, remember to ask for packing boxes. Folks are efficient and friendly! They are always checking if we need to top up our side dishes. I am definitely going back there again each time I have cravings!

I was missing Korean food, and I tasted home food at SGD! Kimchi soon-tofu (w/ pork) as well as side dishes were so delicious!🫶

We had kimchi soondooboo, galbi (short ribs) and cold nangmyuen. They were all excellent. The banchan dishes were all fresh and tasty. Probably some of the best banchan dishes at a soondooboo place I’ve ever tasted. Friendly staff and super efficient and fast. Glad to find this gem.