Kj Korean Tofu And Bbq - South Pasadena

So bad. Sketchy. Took forever- 1 hr from ordering to get a kids meal and an entree. Gross food, The best part was the rice with the tofu from the side soup dish, taken out and eaten together rice. The kids meal was sad- bad teriyaki chicken with a soup that tasted like tofu water. I will not go back. It was such a disappointment- we love Korean food and this place was old, sketchy and just plain bad. Sorry, I recommend going elsewhere for Korean food (or get a burger instead. Blah.

Two flies flew out from the plastic bag as I was opening it... Cannot understand how could this happen, unless there're so many flies in their kitchen that even simply packing an order could catch 2 flies. Also they never follow the order instructions (utensils, allergies, etc).

I think that the place is new.. not too sure, but I had the sushi place next door a previous time. We ordered the galbi, tofu soup, kimchi pancake, popcorn dumplings, and bibimbap. Actually the service was great and I really wanted to like the food, but maybe it was because we got it to go? The kimchi pancake was a complete miss at like a 1 or 2/10. All cake, not texture, no kimchi really... not enough stuff in it. Galbi was like a 2 3/10. It was alright, but the meat was thin, bittle, not much of a chew to it. Almost tasted like buying it at a chinese grocery store then putting Korean sauce in it. No problem with that if I'm making it at home, I guess. Popcorn dumplings 6/10. Best thing on the menu! Definitely get some of these while you're here. The food was a miss for me, but popcorn dumplings would be a good next order. Edit: Just forgot that I didn't review with $value in mind. For this price point, it is NOT worth it at all.

Small shop but BIG service. Portions are great for parties of 2 or more. Please try the japchae with whatever main course you order.We have been wanting to try Bim-bi-bap for the first time and the host ensured we ate to best of flavour possible. The gochujang was not spicy, almost sweet, but went well with the bowl.Most importantly, I'm from out of town and been to a lot of places that rave about their banchon but fail to deliver; this place does not. The spicy cucumbers and bean sprouts were my favorite and the fishcakes and kimchi were my gitlfriends.If I come back to Pasadena, I want to try their Hot Tofu or Short Rib soup.

Friday 9/23, 8:15 PM. My wife and I came here and literally sat by the door for 25min and NOT ONE staff member helped us or acknowledged us, we were the only party waiting. The restaurant is at about 60% capacity. Without any hospitality to this point, I I finally asked the waitress how much longer until we can get seated. She replied I don 't know, it 's up to the kitchen , I have no idea what that even means. We decided to leave and are very disappointed with the service, what a waste of time.