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BCD Tofu House

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BCD Tofu House is a Korean cuisine chain known for its soon tofu (soft tofu soup), founded in Los Angeles in 1996.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

BCD Tofu House is a Korean cuisine chain. Its story begins with Hee Sook Lee, a first-generation Korean immigrant who loved to cook and share with her family; her mother-in-law owned a restaurant in "Bukchang Dong" (a district in Korea, which BCD is named after), where Mrs. Lee gained early training in the Korean food industry. After immigrating to America, she chose to focus on Soon Tofu among thousands of other Korean foods, due to its superb taste and health benefits. Starting from one location in Koreatown, Los Angeles in 1996, BCD has expanded to multiple branches run individually by Mrs. Lee's family and her long-time staff. The brand presents itself as "The Original Soon Tofu Restaurant" and "The House that Tofu Built."

History

The BCD story starts with Hee Sook Lee, a first-generation Korean immigrant who loved to cook and share with her family. Her mother-in-law owned a restaurant in "Bukchang Dong" (a district in Korea, which BCD is named after), where Mrs. Lee gained early training in the Korean food industry. After immigrating to America, Mrs. Lee chose to focus on Soon Tofu among thousands of other Korean foods, due to its superb taste and health benefits. Starting from one location in Koreatown, Los Angeles in 1996, BCD has expanded to multiple branches, which are all run individually with great care and dedication by Mrs. Lee's family and her long-time staff. Mrs. Lee's years of perfection in her craft and secret recipes continue to be maintained as to her exact orders to this day. BCD was inspired by a passion to spread Korea's wonderful cuisine around the world.

Products and positioning

The Original Soon Tofu Restaurant; The House that Tofu Built

  • Assorted Tofu Soup

    Comes with beef, shrimp, and clam, served in a bubbling hot-stone pot.

  • Galbi Combo Dish

    Highlights BBQ Short Rib and is served with Assorted Soon Tofu.

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