Tofu, which is made by soaking soybeans and adding soy sauce to harden, is one of the ingredients that must endure a long period of patience even during the processing process alone. Since ancient times, Korea has been famous for making tofu well, and there is an anecdote where the emperor of China gave trouble to a Korean tofu master. Tofu with a light yet savory charm. Immerse yourself in the appeal of tofu, which can take care of both flavor and health.
1. Premium Samhap tofu bossam and hot pot, and Myommok-dong's “Sagae Son Tofuâ€
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A small tofu shop located at the top of the private market. Tofu is made early in the morning, and you can enjoy a variety of tofu dishes, including all kinds of tofu, hot pot, stew, and chijimi. Tofu bosam is a menu consisting of whole meat, well-boiled pork, and stir-fried kimchi. If you stack the three ingredients well and put them in one bite, the rich pork juice, sour kimchi, and savory tofu come together to create the best synergy.
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â–²Location: 62, Myommok-ro 44-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 10:00 to 22:00 every day, closed on Wednesday
â–²Price: Tofu bosam 20,000 won, simmered tofu 10,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Daredevil): Everyone here is really complaining. The meat was soft without any impurities, and the kimchi was sour, so you stir-fried it well. If you eat it as a samgÅ, you'll get a lot of makgeolli in it.
2. A sharp tofu seafood hot pot after a hike, “Sandobujipâ€
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It is located at the entrance to Bukhansan Mountain, so many people visit this restaurant after hiking. Using domestic soybeans, grind them with a mill to make hand-made tofu. The signature dish, tofu seafood hot pot, contains plenty of mushrooms, green onions, parsley, and seafood along with large pieces of tofu. The sharp, spicy flavor of the soup makes Yeonshin cutlery move. The seafood pancake, which contains plenty of chives, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 61 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 09:30 – 19:00 every day
â–²Price: Tofu seafood hot pot (small) 23,000 won, tofu seafood hot pot (medium) 33,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Dajungi): I always go hiking at Bukhansan Mountain. They say they make tofu by grinding it with a mill. The hot pot soup is really cool, not salty, and the seasoning is just right. Tofu is savory and hearty, so you don't need to eat it.
3. Hand tofu filled with healthy energy, “Grandpa's hand tofuâ€
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It is located on the Mt. Achasan hiking trail and is always visited by hikers coming and going. It's a simple side dish of kimchi, kakuteki, green pepper, and shrimp, but it's enough. Everything that comes out clunkly sliced has a savory flavor. You can also eat it with a little bit of shrimp or serve it with sour kimchi. The pale, fluffy hand-rolled tofu looks like steamed egg custard, and is impressive. The flavor of adding a little bit of soy sauce and mixing it with the savory tofu soup is excellent.
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â–²Location: 324, Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 06:00 – 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Modubu (1 mother) 6,000 won, sundubu 4,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Banana to me after eating): Tofu is soaked in a pot like steamed egg custard. If you add seasoned soy sauce and grate it, it has a savory flavor that everyone knows… I always scrape even a drop of broth and eat it.
4. “Golden Bean Field,†a tofu soup that offers a unique gourmet experience
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I make tofu and cheonggukjang every day from domestic soybeans. You can enjoy the tofu soup often seen in Ganghwa Island; it's a hot pot made with vegetables, tofu, and seasoned with shrimp sauce. The subtle umami of shrimp provides a unique gourmet experience. Another advantage is that they have a variety of dishes made from tofu, such as tofu and tofu balls, in addition to the “zabak tofu,†which is eaten by putting tofu and ground pork on their own.
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â–²Location: 9, Mapo-daero 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 11:30 – 21:30 every day (B/T 15:00 – 17:00)
â–²Price: Salted tofu soup 25,000 won, lunch course (bean field set meal) 28,000 won
â–²Testimonial (to eat Mapo noodles): There was so much tofu that I was wondering if I could eat this much tofu in one meal. The tofu was really sweet, savory, and soft. If you like tofu, this is a must-see restaurant
5. “Cheil Kongjip,†the highest peak of white and rich sundubu
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The interior, which has been imbued with the stains of time, is wonderful. They offer a variety of tofu menus, such as tofu bosam, hot pot, bean soup (bean soup), and hand tofu. Sundubu is an excellent menu with sundubu that is so smooth that you don't need to chew it, and the thick, white tofu soup. Even a little bit of soy sauce is enough to complete a luxury meal. Bean noodles, which are only served in summer, are also famous for their rich flavor.
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â–²Location: 37-8, Dongil-ro 174-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 09:30 – 21:00 every day
â–²Price: Sundubu 9,000 won, hand tofu 10,000 won, tofu herbal bosam (small) 25,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Hipster): The soft, savory sundubu was delicious, but the tofu stew filled with firm tofu was so delicious! If you eat it with rice, it really tastes better than mom's meal…
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