Surawon Tofu House in Los Angeles - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This place has become our must go-to soondubu spot for me and my friend whenever visiting LA! It never disappoints, and always looking forward to going back for the goodness.

I was traveling and wanted to get some soon tofu and this place was excellent. Coming from Utah, where Korean cuisine has gotten ridiculously expensive for the mid-tier quality, this place was amazing and reasonably priced (though I'm not sure how it compares to the rest of LA). I thought the service was great too and will be back.

Great food, awesome staff and top class hygiene, one of the waiters, a middle aged one even made conversation with me and was very friendly.

They make good tofu soup but their galbi was too dry

Wonderful authentic Korean food. My friend recommended this place and was very glad that I tried it! The establishment isn't flashy and could easily be overlooked, but once you enter, you can tell that the restaurant is very good due to the fact that it was packed in there. There was a constant flow of people entering and exiting. We ordered the bibembop on a hot bowl. The side dishes were amazing and instead of water, we were given a pitcher of cold green tea. Loved that! Service was wonderful and the food was tasty and delicious!

Authentic korean food. Super fast, friendly staff, and delicious food!

Extremely good tofu stew. Kinda pricey, but you can definitely taste the difference in broth from other places.

The Suntubu dish is overly salty.

Came here specifically to try the black soy bean tofu everyone says is great but they said they were out... Of course I understand that places run out of stuff but if that's your whole thing it seems like an issue. Super disappointing. The regular tofu was fine but I could've gotten that any of a million other places in the immediate area.

Fantastic flavours, great service, and reasonable pricing. I see why this place is so highly recommended. The inside is unassuming, but bustling with many guests. Of note, the combo soontofu is a small bowl, so if you’re attempting to do family style it may feed 2 people + your main protein. The soontofu is very rich in flavor, and some of the best we’ve had - compared to Toronto. They give a good variety of banchan and will refill as requested. The kimchi was a bit sweet, very fresh, and much less salty/fishy. They have free parking behind the restaurant that fits close to 20 vehicles and plenty of street parking in front. This will be a staple whenever we visit LA

I've always loved Surawon, but the last 10 times I've ordered on Uber Eats, maybe 4 times they've forgotten to pack the Kaibi I ordered. Last night was the worst. I ordered a lot and realized the appetizers seems old, the broccoli was mushy and bad and I spit it out. Hoping it wouldn't be too bad. I've been vomiting and out all day. I will never eat here again. So poorly run and to keep serving probably 1 week old apps and giving food poisoning is just unforgivable. Will not order here again. I bought this for my spouse and 2 year old. I'm really hoping my daughter doesn't get food poisoning too (she ate less of the appetizers)

Love coming here. Food is delicious and service is quick and great. If there's a wait time it is totally worth the wait.

It was super tasty with great service. The waitress also helped a lot with the food preparation.

So good! Would definitely visit again!

Super great place - tasty soup and dishes, awesome side dishes and I liked the barley tea. Had a great time here and would love to come back one day. Thanks!

excellent flavor and portions. I really enjoyed their side dishes so much I asked for thirds (and got the stink eye lmao). they're a little busy, with like 2-3 servers for 15-20 tables.

My favorite soondubu place! Korean restaurants don't usually have much vegan banchan but Surawon always has plenty of options, usually at least 4 out of the 6 or so banchan are vegan. My favorites are the firm tofu and seaweed. The mushroom, seaweed, and veggie soondubu, as well as the japchae, bibimbap, and pajeon can all be made vegan, and everything is excellent. Service is quick and friendly!

Unassuming location and incredible food. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.

Amazing meal. Great gluten free options and labeling of the menu.

The service was great, and the food was even better. From the outside, it's not easily noticeable that it's a restaurant. But once inside, the staff are terse but very welcoming. The tables and chairs don't have much flair. It felt like a cafeteria. Every table is close to each other, so it's an intimate dining experience. If you can get past that, the food makes you forget about the sterile like environment. Your taste buds just transport you to another place, a place where bellies are fulfilled and smiles on faces are everywhere.

This was absolutely delicious! So far this has been the best vegetarian Sundubu I had. The broth was flavorful and well spiced and salted! The purple rice and glass noodles were also delicious! Definitely recommend. Ordered the black soybean tofu--and I'd say it really isn't too different from white tofu (even the color) lol. It was fun though.

We had a wonderful experience here. Staff was great very attentive made sure we tried and enjoyed everything. The kimchi was amazing. Got the hotstone bibimbap very flavorful with fresh veggies. I really enjoyed it. My friend got the galbi with beef tofu soup great flavor. The staff really made us feel welcomed will definitely return. Worth the drive from pomona. The have parking in the back if it's not too busy.

Absolutely delicious; always packed; vegetarian friendly; and the Soon Tofu is amazing!

It brings tears to my eyes as I write this review on the eve of my move out of LA. I’ve probably eaten here over 50 times in the last 10 years and can confidently say this is a top 3 favorite restaurant in SoCal for me. Surawon is not your fancy “pinkies up” type of place. It is the home to the most delicious, authentic and welcoming Korean food that only a Korean mom and grandma with decades of excellence, love, and care can produce. The star is the thick-cut Galbi - smoky, sweet, savory, and incredibly juicy from what can only be premium, highly marbled beef. The other star is the large offering of banchan - each executed perfectly and with a different flavor profile that can balance any meal. Of course the brand is centered on the soondubu, which blends a rich and flavorful broth with generous portion of fresh tofu. The service is truly 5/5. It didn’t matter if the restaurant was full or empty, the ajummas always served you with a smile and made sure your banchans were replenished. After so many meals here, I can go on for a very long time about the great memories I’ve had at Surawon. But I’ll stop and let whoever is reading this make their own memories and hope that when I come back in a few years, this wonderful place is still around, unchanged.

These ladies work very hard to service patrons. Food here is amazing. Kimchi pancake is great as is the tofu soup! All the veggie sides are an A+

I’m vegan and the stone pot bibimbap was delicious. It was large and great for the price. I ordered without meat and egg and it had plenty of veggies in it. It was filling! ALSO VERYYYY RECOMMEND TOFU SOUP, I got with vegan veggie broth. So flavorful and spicy and cozy. It is the best tofu soup I’ve probably ever had.

The food here is mid and the service was terrible. They do not care about your dining experience. The bill came super fast when requested but any other requests(side dish refills, tea/water, etc) were denied.

The food here is absolutely delicious (as we’ve been before) but the service was terrible. We were ignored for 30 minutes, other people who were sat after us were served before us and we left when the waitress ran away from us saying ‘I can’t take your order’ and continued to run past our table. It was quite shocking and a shame.

Came on a busy Friday night and it took about 45 minutes to get seated for a party of 2. It is very small inside so that explains the wait. The employees are running around everywhere and you have to keep stopping them if you need anything. They never come to your table if you need anything so for service I’d give a 2/5. The food comes out within 10 minutes of ordering and comes out piping hot. Very tasty just wish the meat portions were bigger.

Fantastic Soontofu joint. Get some.

Amazing food would highly recommend. I got the seafood tofu with raw marinated crab and my friend got the same thing, but with Bulgogi. WE ended GIVING BACK THE BEEF Bulgogi I would recommend NOT to get it tasted not the best and very VERY fatty. The sides were super amazing and fresh and the beverages were amazing. I would say that was one of the best kimchi I’ve ever had. Atmosphere is very busy. We went in the afternoon.Service is okay

Galbi wasn't very good but the soon tofu was fine 👍🏼

big portions. food comes out quick. super delicious!!

Their pancakes and soup to die for omg

Incredibly delicious and authentic culinary experience. Every dish surpassed expectation. Not being too well-versed in Korean food, I admittedly felt a bit overwhelmed when first seated as the tables around me were filled with a variety of beautiful dishes and the menu was extensive. The thoughtful, friendly server woman noticed I was a little lost with the menu, so she took time to learn about my preferences and then walked me through the menu, finding me several dishes that fit my tastes. Every dish was truly outstanding! The Korean pancake and the short ribs stole the show, but it’s the kimchi I’ve been dreaming about. Best kimchi I’ve ever had! Despite the food being out of control delicious, the most memorable part of the experience was the above-and-beyond customer service. I was on a business trip to LA while eating here and forgot to take my receipt to get some of the price of the meal reimbursed by my employer so I called the restaurant the next day. To my surprise, the owner of the restaurant graciously spent time searching for my order in the computer and eventually emailed me a copy of my receipt. This level of customer service is so rare now a days. I can’t express my gratitude for the amazing flavors and customer service. I will be going to Surawon Tofu House every time I go back to LA. It really doesn’t get any better than this place!

Loved everything we got! The original beef tofu soup and beef bulgogi. So glad bcd was so busy that we go to try this place. Got the combo to share between two people and thought that was enough. Highly recommend!

an LA staple. the soondubu and bibimbap are both top tier. Definitely gets busy around peak hours and parking is especially difficult at that time so I'd recommend coming early or being prepared to wait.

Wow this place is incredible. My favorite tofu house so far! We got two seafood tofu soup combos, one with spicy raw marinated crab and another with spicy pork. Both were a really great deal with great portion sizes. Seafood is really fresh, banchan was great and the spicy pork sooo flavorful. If I lived here I would go every week.

Great for any group with vegetarians and non-veggies. We ordered the vegetarian black soy tofu mushroom soup with vegetarian pancake. My husband ordered the stone pot bibimbap. Everything was delicious and hearty. The soup particularly was very tasty and perfect Korean comfort food. Everyone enjoyed their meal.

A famous restaurant in Koreatown in Los Angeles, the tofu hot pot is delicious, unlimited side dishes are available, and the sizzling beef is very delicious.

Food is delicious and the portion is enough for us! Price is reasonable as well

Surrawon is a small, homey restaurant that serves excellent food. The banchan is plentiful. The star of the show is the soon-tofu with home made tofu. The combo meals are the best way to order. Bring an appetite as the portions are generous.

Great tofu and very attentive service!

Excellent sundubu including the rarely seen black soy bean tofu. The tofu and banchan all have a good homey taste. The seafood pancake is also a highlight of the menu. Come early as this small restaurant gets busy around meal time.

the food is too salty… I tried lots of Korea restaurants, this one is the most salty one and the service is rude. I don’t feel comfortable when I am at the restaurant , will never come to again. I have not finished food because it taste not good

Such great Korean food. Great bang for your buck. The combos were incredible. The ban Chan was also very tasty! Loved the kimchi. I got the ribeye and very spicy tofu stew. The very spicy was so yummy. Would recommend if you love heat. The ribeye with rice and kimchi was to die for. It was such a great lunch or dinner spot and would recommend it for anyone who has a vegetarian friend!

The beef short rib with tofu soup were legit; everyone preferred it to bulgogi.

This restaurant has a Menu like no other! Just came to pick up Uber eats and the Tofu House had a great esthetic and the crab selections were something I’ve never seen before.

The food here is delicious! I thought the vegetable and leek pancakes were okay though. Also, the staff though really rushed us to order in the beginning when we just got there even though they werent busy at all and asked we needed more time. Then, when we were ready to leave, we had to ask multiple times and wait for like half an hour for our takeout containers and check.

I got the tofu (black bean) and galbi combo. The galbi is thicker than BCD’s but it wasn’t tender. The galbi tastes good, but it also requires a lot of chewing. I honestly prefer BCD for both the tofu soup and galbi. The black bean tofu is interesting. I like the fact that they give multigrain rice. The service is really good and the waitresses are friendly. The environment is super nice because it’s spacious and I don’t feel rushed to eat.

Authentic food, except a rather smaller portion of seafood pancake. Parking on the back could be challenging during rush hours

Mackerel + soft tofu combo Mushroom Soft Tofu The side dishes and food were very, very, very delicious, and the server was very, very kind! good!

Our server Sena was a wonderful help while we explored the delicious menu items like the raw soy crab! Highly recommended if your looking for a great Korean food experience

The best korean food you can get!! The raw crab is so amazing & the servers are so amazing. Side dishes are seriously to die for (especially the tofu and kimchi) Sena was attentive and a wonderful guide :)

omg this place is. so. good! I had tried to come on a Wednesday, but found the place closed, so headed to another soontofu place within walking distance, which was very unsatisfying. returned the following day, and boy, am I glad I did! had the BBQ pork combo with ham & sausage soontofu, and ordered a beef soontofu separately. everything was so so good! even the panchan! I don't usually like kimchi, but theirs is much less sour than the usual, which made it a lot more palatable (for me at least). absolutely exorcised the lousy experience from the other place!

Excellent soon tofu and the kimchi is very good. Spicy raw crab was super tasty and they have plenty of Korean beers and soju.

went there first time. I couldn’t find the entrance and I thought it’s closed today but it was open on Saturday night. It’s a great family owned small restaurant very welcoming atmosphere. Great banchan, Great Soontofu and meat dishes were also amazing. My new favorite spot. Went with 4 ppl. Ordered 2 combo and 2 à la cart. Just perfect amount. Will visit again.

Love the black bean soy tofu. Really yummy Soon soups and Banchan dishes. Very quick on service and nice. Surrounded by many other retail and restaurants.

Lied about making its own tofu from beans. The soup was made with $1 grocery store bought tofu. Super salty soup to mask the blend taste. Very very disappointed!

The LA Galbi and Soondubu here is amazing! (LA Galbi in general is so good) The way they make it here is so flavorful. The side dishes always taste fresh and they sometimes switch it up. But theres always kimchi! The workers are super nice and try their best :) Theres parking available in the back. Turn on Dewey Street and theres an opening there. If you are driving West of W. Olympic St, make a right (right before the Surawon Restaurant) or turn right on Dewey St.

Loved all the dishes; I don’t think you can go wrong with any. One standout, the raw crab, is especially amazing. It has a very jelly texture and it tasted so good with its soy sauce. The beef short ribs were good but not as tender as I would like. The glass noodles were quite delicious and bouncy. All the tofu soups we got were delicious. We got Assorted, Beef intestine, mushroom. It was worth it to pay for the soy bean black tofu. The assorted had a good variety. Beef intestine was good but could be an acquired taste for others. The mushroom was good. The service could be better but there was also only 1 waitress serving the entire restaurant so we were understanding.

Delicious! Authentic korean dishes. They provide water and some type of korean iced tea. Each table has a call button on the wall to call the waiter which I thought was neat. The atmosphere reminded me of the kdrama scenes that I've watched.

Loved the food so so so much! Everything was so delicious. They're accommodating to vegetarians also. I had the vegetarian leek pancake, veggie soondubu, veggie bibimbap and plenty of side dishes also.

We started with a whole bunch of appetizers and the kimchi was especially good. We then ordered two tofu bowls and one set was with short ribs. Lots of food for sure.

Really good vegan bibimbap! Nice service too :)

Fresh barchan is the litmus test and Surawon passes this with flying colors. Delicious, great home-made soondubu (including with black soybeans), rice (+beans), wonderful fish and pajeon (my favorite). Really nice family restaurant. I supported them during the pandemic, too, as they kept us going with take-out. Parking in the rear as well as on the street.

I love this place, it’s my go-to tofu house and I’m usually craving it several times a month. They have amazing banchan, my favorites are the super fresh kimchi and pickled cucumbers. I like that they have barley tea and the option for purple rice, and so many great soondubu combo options. I usually get the medium kimchi soondubu and it’s always so comforting and delicious. The ajummas that run the place are also so sweet.

Great place for authentic Korean food. Definitely fits the bill for hole in the wall. Easy to miss it! Staff was super kind, and helped us pick our dishes.

Very delicious food and friendly waitresses. Tofu soup is a must. I also ordered spicy pork. It’s awesome!

Holy cow this tofu is sooo good. Love this place!

Wow. Extraordinary. Best tofu I’ve had outside of Korea/Japan. Easily one of the most impressive banchan in LA. The glass noodles the pancakes the sop tofu soups….wonderful! Esssential on a chilly LA night.

From all korian food places we have been that one is the best. Their service is great they check on you very often and give good recommendations on food. Might become a regular 😊

The banchans here are phenomenal and the ladies who work here are the most gentle souls! Highly recommend :) the combo portions are huge too.

I visited this place with 3 friends during a trip to California. We loved it It offers a very original experience. The food was super tasty and the staff is friendly, enthusiastic and kind We were not familiar with Korean cuisine and they made sure to teach us well

The flavor of all the food here is incredible! Everyone in our large group was happy with their selection. Back private parking lot is a plus.

a nice place with comforting food and great service. purple rice is so flavorful and chewy, galbitang and tofu soup are also tasty.

Surawon Tofu House is a delicious established place. Their tofu soup options are plenty. Their hot stone plate bibimbap is delicious. I can’t wait to go back and try the other delicious food they have to offer.

Tofu soup here is great. Service is quick. Banchan is good. I like that they have a parking area too.

Known for making their own tofu from black soy beans, their soondubu is uniquely flavorful. Great side dishes as well.

If you're in the mood for Korean food and haven't yet been to Surawon Tofu House, then you're missing out on a unique and heartwarming experience. As a vegan, I sometimes struggle to find satisfying options at Korean restaurants, but Surawon Tofu House went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. I ordered the tofu stonepot bibimbap, which was absolutely delicious, and was delighted to discover that the restaurant offered unlimited bonchon on the side. I left feeling full and content, not only because of the food, but also because of the exceptional service provided by the staff. The hustle and bustle of the restaurant added to the lively atmosphere, and the service was truly one of a kind. I was made to feel welcomed and appreciated throughout my meal. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and can't wait to return for more of Surawon Tofu House's amazing food and service.

I’ve been wanting to visit the Tofu House for some time and I’ll tell you I was not let down. Wonderful stewed tofu with kimchi and pork was like a big hug from mom.

It was delicious! And the service was very nice!!

Peace out BCD, I've finally found someone better than you and I'm never looking back. If you've never tried Surawon before, you need to re-evaluate your life choices and head on over. The tofu tastes distinctly different than any other restaurant's tofu. I can't put my finger on it, but it definitely tastes superior than the competition's. The seafood pancake was a little thinner than I would have liked, but it was nevertheless delicious. I'm sure everyone's talked about it, but they serve very fresh kimchi here. Every Korean has their kimchi preferences so I won't recommend this style to everyone but I'm definitely a fan of it. If you're accustomed to spicy food, I would size up on the spicy level. I ordered the Medium but it just wasn't cutting it. One of my friends ordered a X Spicy tofu but it just tasted Spicy to me. I don't know if a taqueria occupied this space before Surawon, but I felt like I was in a Mexican pueblo with the cactus chandelier and the shelves that looked perfect for a religious candle to be placed. There isn't anything bad about this, but I was getting weird vibes from the clashing of cultures.

We just tried this place for the first time and it was great! TLDR - food is great and they have clearly labeled and tasty vegetarian options, which can be a rare find. My partner and I are both vegetarians and have had trouble finding options at authentic Korean places in the past. Not only did surawon tofu house have a bunch of options denoted on the menu (esp. helpful if you’re trying to avoid tricky things like fish sauce), but the food was excellent! We came with a group who ordered some meaty things, but for veg options we had: - stone pot bibimbap with tofu and veggies - super delicious, loved the crispy rice, and you can crack an egg into it that cooks on the hotpot. The sauce is delicious! - the combo with veg/leek pancake and soon tofu - pancake was savory and delicious with yum dipping sauce, the stew was a little bland IMO but the soft tofu was a great texture I also asked which of the banchan were vegetarian, and all but the fish cakes were. We’ll definitely be back!

Ordered, they got the wrong order, tried to make it up by offering me the the incorrect dish they gave me. I said I’m not interested but they could give me extra meat to make up for it, finally got my order and there most of the meat dish I wanted was just onions.

I prefer BCD but what do I know?

We waited for about 25-min to get a table on a Sunday night at around 7pm. The restaurant was busy, but the wait staff were fast, friendly, and attentive. We ordered a couple of combos - Beef Short Rib with Tofu Soup and Grilled Mackerel with Tofu Soup. The food tasted great! Drink options include Jinro Chamisul Original & Fresh, and some beers. Overall it was a great dining experience.

the worst service I have ever seen

Best kimchi I ever had in LA! Their tofu soup is also iconic and has very rich flavor, made with tofu made in house! The grill spicy bbq pork is the best one, the taste and flavor is amazing and can't be found at any other places! Highly recommended!

good food, affordable prices, big portions -banchan is very good -grilled chicken is good -soondubu is good -bulgogi is okay

Surawon tofu house has phenomenal food. The banchan is always delicious. They always have some new different ones mixed in there that taste delicious. The vegetable leek pancake is crispy and full of fresh veggies. I love the soondubu. It’s to die for. The restaurant itself isn’t what I would call cozy, but it’s all about the amazing food.

Great and affordable soon tofu place.

Great food. Don't miss a chance to visit here.

They serve a choice of results tofu or black bean tofu and have water base as an option for the broth. I would not say anything is vegan here but maybe- asking and making sure would be the best bet. Great tasting soups - soon. Parking lot is not that great at all but it’s LA nothing new with that.

Authentic Korean restaurant with delicious foods and vegetarian and vegan options. Was busy when we were here. Food was great

Tofu soup is as good as it used to be at the now defunct Beverly Soon Tofu.

Best meal for 2 for $50 I've had in a long time. Love the vegan options.

Excellent Soon do Fu and Korean Specialty dishes. Fresh Tofu made in-house. Very Tasty. Only thing is, the decor leaves a lot to be desired. Parking in the back. No reservations, so sometimes there's a wait.

This place is fantastic. Soon do bu is extremely tasty. Don’t be alarmed by it’s exterior shabby look.

delicious soondobu! The banchon were really good, cucumbers lightly sweet pickled, solid fresh kimchi, acorn jelly and bean sprouts. I had the kimchi and pork soondobu with black bean tofu, it was warming and delicious. The soup portion was perfect for one person and came with rice. My friend was in town and needed a vegetarian option. She was very happy with her soup, it didn’t lack flavor and wasn’t just water (like other places offer). Her soup was full of vegetables and delicious. We also got a leek pancake which was made fresh to order, chewy and crispy.