GalbiOrdered on video
Chewy, moist, and slightly oily galbi.
WhyIt is mentioned as especially tasty and called the best item of the day.
Buchangdong Soondubu
Matdori3575 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United States
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About this place
This is the BCD Tofu House flagship in LA Koreatown. The video focuses on galbi and several sundubu dishes, with strong Korean-style flavors and spice levels.
Taste notes from the video
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The galbi is described as chewy, moist, and oily, with a grilled-charcoal feel. The pork sundubu is said to taste like the Korean version, while the seafood sundubu has a savory, rich broth and a fresh seafood note.
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Pork sundubuOrdered on video
More like a familiar Korean sundubu flavor than a sweeter or milder version.
WhyIt is described as tasting like what you would eat in Korea.Seafood sundubuOrdered on video
A rich, savory broth with a clean, fresh seafood taste.
WhyIt is recommended for people who like spicy food.Restaurants near this place
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USA Part 6: Mukbang at the Original BCD Tofu House in LA Koreatown
A video trying galbi and soft tofu dishes at the original BCD Tofu House in LA Koreatown.
An introduction to the original BCD Tofu House in LA Koreatown. While eating galbi and several soft tofu dishes, they say the Korean-style flavors and spiciness levels are memorable.
Taste notes from the video
They say the galbi is chewy, moist, rich, and seems charcoal-grilled. The pork soft tofu stew and spicy pork taste close to what is served in Korea, while the seafood soft tofu stew has a rich, savory broth and fresh-tasting seafood.
Key visit points
- They visit the original BCD Tofu House in LA Koreatown.
- They order galbi, pork soft tofu stew, and seafood soft tofu stew.
- They say the menu and atmosphere are Korean-style.
- They say there are spiciness levels from 1 to 10.
- They explain that it first opened on Vermont in 1999.
Was the original in LA, not Korea? A visit to BCD Tofu House in LA
At BCD Tofu House in LA, the video features soondubu, LA galbi, and several side dishes.
This is the Buchangdong Soondubu main branch in Los Angeles. The video focuses on soondubu dishes, LA galbi, and the Korean-style side dishes served with the meal.
Taste notes from the video
The soondubu broth is described as Korean-style and spicy, while the gobchang soondubu is thicker and more substantial. The seafood soondubu is cleaner tasting, and the LA galbi has a slightly sweet seasoning that goes well with rice.
Key visit points
- The visit is to BCD Tofu House in Los Angeles.
- Stone pot rice and side dishes come with the soondubu order.
- The video tries gobchang soondubu, seafood soondubu, and LA galbi.
- Fried croaker and crab marinated in sauce are also served.
- The price feels higher than in Korea.