Pyeong Chang Tofu House

This is my go-to comfort food spot. With a wide variety of traditional Korean dishes, you can't go wrong with getting the classic tofu soup - make sure to always get an egg with it. In addition to the soup, the seafood pancake is fantastic. With a sweet and savory dipping sauce, it's filled with umami to pair with the freshly fried pancake. Add in the crispy Korean fried chicken, and you've got yourself all the highlights.If you're looking to add a drink or two, recommend giving the makgeolli a try - a traditional Korean rice wine, it's like a slightly sweet alcoholic milk that's smooth to the taste.With great service, a variety of side dishes, and a homey environment, there's not a lot that's missing. Just know there could be a wait time in the evenings given the prime location. That being said, it's definitely worth the wait - make sure to go on an empty stomach cause you'll be eating EVERYTHING.

I went here on a cold night and the tofu soup was amazing. Great way to warm up and I'd recommend trying the fried chicken as well. Our server was really attentive and we never had to wait long for anything. The inside also has a really cozy feel with a traditional Korean vibe. Highly recommend this place if you're craving something warm and delicious.

While visiting friends in the area, we came to Pyeong Chang Tofu House for lunch. All three of us were absolutely starving, so we ordered a ton of food! We each picked an item off the menu and ended up sharing everything. We ordered the mushroom tofu soup, the kimchi bibimbap, and the bulgogi. We had fun ordering three different levels of spice for the tofu soup - the mushroom tofu soup, and the two complementary soups that came with the other dishes. We all agreed that the "very spicy" was delicious and cleared out any congestion, but felt that the more "medium spice" made the dishes the most enjoyable.All in all, the portions were large, the side dishes were plentiful, and the food was delicious. I would definitely come back the next time I am in the area.

One of my friends really loves this tofu soup spot (and it was close to the ice cream place that my other friend really likes) so our group of five swung by on Saturday afternoon a little after 1pm (managed to find street parking nearby). There were only a few occupied tables when we arrived, so we were seated immediately. It was perfect soup weather, so after looking over their menu, I decided to get their seafood tofu soup with a mild spice level. I noticed a sign with an article mentioning their kimchi pancake, and other reviews also mentioned it, so a friend and I also decided to split one.We didn't have to wait too long for the food to come out, and I liked that everything came out at the same time! As someone with a low tolerance for spice, the mild was personally perfect for me (any spicier and I wouldn't have enjoyed it). I wouldn't say it's the best one I've had, but my craving for tofu soup was satisfied (my friend really liked their mushroom tofu soup so maybe I'll get that next time). The kimchi pancake was definitely an excellent decision -- it was hot and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with bits of kimchi in the middle. I will be thinking about this kimchi pancake for a long time haha I enjoyed it quite a bit.Note that service fee/gratuity was automatically applied for us since we were a party of five. I don't live in the area, so I don't see myself coming back often, but if you're nearby, I would highly recommend the kimchi pancake!!

Visited on a Thursday night around 6:45pm with a friend, restaurant had several other guest but several open tables so we're seated right when we arrived. Food: Mushroom beef tofu soup - really tasty.came out bubbling hot, asked for medium level spice and it was very pleasant and balanced. Soup had great savory flavor with a nice chili notes, and beefy notes. Silken tofu helped cut some of the heat,. veggies rounded out the dish. Banchan - okay selection of kimchi, potato, cold tofu, and zucchini kimchi, all were on the large chunky side, with decent flavor but nothing noteworthy Crispy rice that accompanied the tofu soup was fantastic, perfectly crunchy and tasty with a slight char added great texture to the tofu soupDrinks: Banana Makgeoli - sweet, creamy, slightly effervescent, a unique rice wine with a banana flavor Service was fine, quick and efficient, staff brought out dishes quickly and brought out water, banchan and drinks promptly after ordering. Overall really enjoyed the tofu soup here, super warm and comforting, portions are generous and service is quick. Definitely worth a visit.

A must visit! Some of the BEST Korean fried chicken I've had. The chicken was soo crispy and light while the chicken was perfectly juicy. While the fried chicken (the original) was the fan favorite was the star of the dish the ginseng chicken soup was also a favorite. The soup comes with a whole chicken stuffed with sticky rice, jujubes, and chestnuts. The soup is thick with collagen and packed with flavor. You can even dip the chicken meat into salt and pepper if you want that added flavor. Our group saw the kimchi pancake award sign and knew we wanted to order. And just as described the kimchi pancake didn't disappoint, it was crispy not too oily. The pancake came out piping hot and retains its crispy texture for quite some time, the light batter didn't feel too heavy and gloopy. Made for a crisp bright bite! Our group had a memorable dinner and will definitely be back for more fried chicken! The service was helpful and we got to dine in the back room lending to a more private experience.

We recently lunched here. We ordered the fried chicken, a tofu soup, and the beef cabbage stew.The fried chicken was perfectly crispy, but it lacked the bold flavor we were hoping for. The tofu soup, on the other hand, was excellent--rich, flavorful, and comforting. Unfortunately, the beef cabbage stew fell short; it was a bit one-dimensional, with the flavor mostly overpowered by cabbage.Despite the mixed impressions of the dishes, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy. It's worth a visit, especially for the tofu soup!

Great for individual tofu soups and delicious meat dishes with good-sized portions. Don't forget the original one is on Telegraph Ave in Oakland, the busier of the two locations. Recommend this location because they give you crispy rice in a bowl automatically on the side to our surprise. Be ready to take leftovers home.

PCTH is my family's favorite spot for Korean food (a la carte, not bbq) in East Bay. We come here regularly for weeknight dinners, always get seated quickly and enjoy the food. Service is quick and friendly. The tables are good for groups, too. We regularly order the kalbi, spicy pork, tofu soup, bibimbap and cold noodles. Highly recommend the cold noodles in summer!The spicy pork and kalbi (main meat dishes) are a bit pricey for the quantity, but we still get them and enjoy. Everything is so flavorful and filling. Always a plus knowing that when I come home, we'll be going to Pyeong Chanf at least once.

The food is pretty good but my god the value is atrocious. $24 for a seafood pancake is not worth it. $21 for a regular sized bowl of sundubu is not worth it. i get south korean soft power skyrocketed over the pandemic but man, I cannot justify paying $55 for two people to eat what essentially is pretty standard korean fare.