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Tofu Ya

2021 Sawtelle
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 473-2627
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September 13, 2009

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Just so-so soon tofu

Apparently there aren’t many korean tofu places in the Sawtelle area, because this place was pretty busy on the evening I went. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table for 3.

Tofu Ya occupies a small space on Sawtelle next to a ramen restaurant and some quirky japanese shops. The decor is pleasant and ethnic, but not overly spectacular. Service was quick and efficient.

Perhaps it was just what I ordered, but I wasn’t overly impressed with Tofu Ya’s dishes. My dining companions seemed happier about their choices, so next time I’ll give those a try.

Given the lack of tofu restaurants in the area, I’ll definitely be back to try something different.

Dishes I tried:

Kimchi Soon Tofu

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Way too much kimchi and kimchi juice made this extra sour and tart. I couldn’t taste the meat or the other spices in the dish. Additionally, the dish came out just mildly hot instead of boiling hot, which made adding an extra egg for flavor a difficult proposition.

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twobito

10/21/2009

hello john! what are you eating in that pic?

BananaWoo

05/29/2009

I may be at work…I may also be very bored. If you’re ever in the Midwest I know the places to go :)

BananaWoo

05/29/2009

Aw, thanks! Sometimes I feel like I have too much time on my hands :) haha.

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