Restaurant Review - Kyotofu

The dessert bar and Japanese yum is a popular restaurant back in New York for its famous desserts. Opening one by Itaewon at the Hanganjin station in Hannam, this spot has been on my list for a while now. Finally paying a visit to the restaurant, which is extremely easy to get to from the train station, it is a place I recommend for small groups, especially dates.

This restaurant is extremely small and cozy in size, but there doesn't seem to be any long lines. They offer reservations online which can be made for the more popular nights, but wait should not be a problem. They also have a takeout menu for those who are on the go or looking to have some goodies, but would prefer not to eat in a restaurant alone.

In regards to the food at Kyotofu, every dish is spot on with a modern twist on each American selection. I love the infusion of Asian and American, recommending practically every dish at Kyotofu. For starters, the recommended is their sliders which includes the prawn, crab meat, and chicken-tofu slider which is palm size. As for the main course, you can never go wrong with sushi, but it can be a bit pricey for something that is not so fresh. Then again, dinner isn't the main course here; the best part about the restaurant, of course, is the dessert.

Unable to decide what I wanted, I ordered the chefs special, Dessert Omakase Season, which practically included a sample of each dessert. It was a perfect three course dessert to share between two. The starter included a fruit jelly that is paired with a confetti sugar. Next course consisted of three desserts which included an orange chocolate creme brûlée, a blueberry cheesecake, and the match green tea ice-cream. Every dessert is blasted with flavors, not enough to go around. The last course of the dessert consisted of four mini pastries which included Japanese flavored fudge and cookies. The one part of the dessert which did not provide any hype was the mini cookies and cakes because it was a little on the dry end. I prefer cookies that are soft and chewy, but these cookies are best paired with a cup of coffee. 

Not getting enough of the desserts in the restaurant, I had two take home goodies as well. This includes the extremely popular Yuzu Tofu tart and the Miso Chocolate cupcake. I sure wanted to take home a few more goodies, but I just couldn't help it.

Exit three from Hanganjin station on line 6. Go straight and it will be on your left.

Address: Yongsan-gu, Hannam Dong 682-1
Phone: 02-749-1488

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction - Honeymoon Dessert

An extremely popular dessert chain in Hong Kong is the Honeymoon Dessert which is known for their twist on traditional Chinese desserts. This includes the sweet soup that I previously blogged about. It is a spot for the new generation and open to many younger crowds that are looking to consume the traditional eat.

The popular dessert here is the Fresh Mango with Glutinous Black Rice that is served in an iced coconut milk. It is a great dessert for the summer, but there are also a handful of other traditional twists that Honeymoon Dessert whips up. For those who are looking for something more traditional, try their duo desserts which includes a mixture of two all time traditional eats this includes sesame paste and tofu fa or even a mixture of two pastes with rice balls.

I definitely couldn't get enough of this dessert spot in Hong Kong, but I was grateful that this restaurant was almost in every tourist spot. It is a must visit for all. Catering to the more foreign tastes, there are also other kinds of desserts and drinks that you can try.

Restaurant Review - BCD Tofu House

BCD Tofu House

17 W. 32nd St

NY, NY 10001

212-967-1900

An all natural tofu house that originated in Korea has made its way over to America. With thirteen locations in the US, BCD Tofu House has made its mark on us. With the one location closest to me in Korean Town, I was able to enjoy it with a good friend of mine.

For those of you who are not familiar with the Korean tofu soup, it is a soup that consists of 80% tofu, your desired topping of choice and rice. The best thing about eating Korean food is that although you may order one dish, there are a bunch of side dishes for you to munch on as well! If you like spicy cabbage, every Korean restaurant will provide you with their signature Kimchi.  

In regards to the tofu soup, it is a must have when you enter a Tofu House, so be sure to order a soup. BCD puts a lot of emphasis on their tofu soup being 100% natural. Being that their emphasis is on the tofu soup, don’t be surprised to only find a few pieces of meat. Just feed off of the side dishes, I sure did that! I don’t think tofu soup is a great dish to have in the summer since you’re sweating from the heat already, but it is great to have a spicy soup in the winter to help you warm up!

Being that this was the first tofu house that I have gone to, I didn’t have many expectations for it. It did meet my expectations of being tofu in a soup. The best part of Korean for me is always the side dishes. For once, I actually got my own fried fish which I devoured. If you’re in town, definitely give it a try if you’re a tofu lover.