So Kong Dong

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3.5 rating over 2 reviews

2716 W Olympic Blvd Ste 104
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 380-3737 View Dishes
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  • First reviewed by EddieF

January 5, 2009

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The Soon Tofu Soup is Definitely the Highlight!

With Sokongdong right across the street from Beverly Soon Tofu, they make for natural competitors and in my research to find out which tofu houses had the most buzz, both Sokongdong and Beverly Soon Tofu always came up with the most raves. After a stellar dining experience at BST, I was definitely looking forward to making the comparison.

First, a quickie note about the panchan. I like the panchan a little better at BST for more variety and plus I felt that the chili used for the kimchi cabbage and cucumbers seemed just a tad vinegary. Sokongdong is also known for their raw chili crab which was part of the panchan, but there was so little meat that all you were left with was licking the chili sauce off the shell, if you were so inclined. We also ordered dumplings (mandu) and were pretty much underwhelmed. The dumpling skin seemed really thick and the meat filling didn’t seem seasoned enough.

Finally, the soon tofu soups arrived. I ordered the soon tofu soup with beef. I have to say that it was that tofu soup that saved the day. Just like BST, the soup was rich, chock full of flavor with a nice heat to it and the tofu had a nice silkiness to it as well. I can see why people go back and forth between BST and Sokongdong; however, my vote goes to Beverly Soon Tofu. There are just too many more things I like, food-wise and even atmosphere-wise, more at BST than Sokongdong.

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Raw Chili Crab

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Sokongdong is also known for their raw chili crab which was part of the panchan, but there was so little meat that all you were left with was licking the chili sauce off the shell, if you were so inclined.

Dumplings/Mandoo

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We also ordered dumplings (mandu) and were pretty much underwhelmed. The dumpling skin seemed really thick and the meat filling didn’t seem seasoned enough.

Beef Soon Tofu Soup

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Finally, the soon tofu soups arrived. I ordered the soon tofu soup with beef. I have to say that it was that tofu soup that saved the day. Just like BST, the soup was rich, chock full of flavor with a nice heat to it and the tofu had a nice silkiness to it as well.

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September 23, 2008

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this was an awesome find in LA which we were...

this was an awesome find in LA which we were able to compare with our local favourite tofu house here in Seattle. This one by far was far more authentic and tastier than the one here, although according to Cat, the local one is spicier (which she prefers). We also had raw spicy kimchi crab which was a first for me. The grilled meats were also very good.

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