BCD Tofu House
Korean restaurant · 3575 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United States · United States
★ 4.3 on Google · 6,444 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 5, 2026 · 81 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.3★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 8%
- Coverage
- 16%
All reviews shown by Google
919 examined reviews
81 of 1,000
1,000 of 6,444 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers frequently praise this long-standing Los Angeles restaurant for its comforting, flavorful soft tofu stews, tender LA galbi, and generous portions. While many highlight the efficient service, ample parking, and satisfying banchan, others note frequent long lines and occasional service inconsistencies during peak hours.
+ Repeated strengths
Soft Tofu Soup
Reviewers report that the soft tofu stews are piping hot, rich, and deeply flavorful.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2024-10-29
BCD Tofu House is an absolute gem! The soft tofu soup was simply divine, bursting with flavor in every spoonful. The galbi was melt-in-your-mouth tender, a perfect complement to the savory soup. The entire dining experience was unforgettabl...
LA Galbi
Reviewers consistently recommend the short ribs, noting they are tender, savory, and pair well with the soup combos.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-10-29
BCD Tofu House is an absolute gem! The soft tofu soup was simply divine, bursting with flavor in every spoonful. The galbi was melt-in-your-mouth tender, a perfect complement to the savory soup. The entire dining experience was unforgettabl...
5★ · 2025-11-21
One of the best restaurant for Korean food in LA. Traditional. Flavourful. Authentic.
Parking and Accessibility
Reviewers highlight the large, convenient, and free parking lot available on-site.
1 supporting review
4★ · 2025-07-10
Easy parking (big lot next to them). Good food in good quantity and very fast service. Friendly staffs. The waiting line can be intimidating. I went there with a party of 6 and the wait app says estimated wait time is 30 minutes but it was...
− Repeated complaints
Long Wait Times
Reviewers frequently report dealing with long lines and significant wait times during peak hours.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-10-22
I visited because of its reputation, and it turned out to be the best meal I've had during my trip to the US 😭😭😭 There was definitely a long wait. However, there were plenty of chairs outside, making it comfortable to wait. I went on a T...
2★ · 2025-10-07
I guess I had too high expectations since this is a chain restaurant that opened in Korea. The broth tasted like a mix of seafood and beef, lacking freshness, and was generally too sweet and salty. Even worse than the food was the middle-a...
Inconsistent Service Attitude
Reviewers occasionally report rude or hurried staff and rushed customer service.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-11-16
Server was so rude. We asked for water. She was yelling something. They never came to ask if everything’s ok or so. All the servers looked mad and tired with an attitude like we are pleased them to work.
1★ · 2024-12-27
The older woman taking our orders and serving us. I don't know if it was because she was tired from the late night, but she spoke in a really harsh tone when she took our order. Why should I listen to that tone when I'm paying for my order...
1★ · 2026-03-02
We won't be coming back. We used to come about five days a week. We often drove over for half an hour in the evenings and tipped generously. We tired and we weren't even allowed to sit on the couches. There were only a few customers left in...
High Salt Content
Reviewers mention that certain dishes and broths can taste excessively salty.
3 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-06-29
BCD tofu restaurant is my favorite place. Above all, I like the stone bowl rice, nurungji, and fresh side dishes. Also, many menus such as galbi, gejang, soft tofu, seafood pajeon, and kongguksu are delicious and popular. I ate at BCD tofu...
3★ · 2025-07-17
The soft tofu is too salty. Unlike before, it's really, really salty. The pork and ribs that came with it were okay, but the soft tofu itself was so salty that even after adding water, I couldn't finish it.
3★ · 2025-10-04
Seven of us ordered soft tofu stew for breakfast, but it was generally too salty, so we had to dilute it with water. Everyone did this. Please pay attention to this.
Good for
- Late-night dining
- Comforting Korean stews
- Group meals with large portions
Avoid if
- You dislike waiting in long lines
- You require quiet dining environments
- You are sensitive to inconsistent server attentiveness
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Oct ’24 | 14 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 40 | 4 |
| Dec ’24 | 53 | 2 |
| Jan ’25 | 51 | 5 |
| Feb ’25 | 43 | 4 |
| Mar ’25 | 68 | 8 |
| Apr ’25 | 51 | 3 |
| May ’25 | 48 | 2 |
| Jun ’25 | 42 | 2 |
| Jul ’25 | 55 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 50 | 3 |
| Sep ’25 | 42 | 2 |
| Oct ’25 | 46 | 8 |
| Nov ’25 | 53 | 4 |
| Dec ’25 | 47 | 2 |
| Jan ’26 | 44 | 3 |
| Feb ’26 | 36 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 38 | 5 |
| Apr ’26 | 29 | 6 |
| May ’26 | 56 | 5 |
| Jun ’26 | 38 | 3 |
| Jul ’26 | 50 | 7 |
| Aug ’26 | 6 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 81 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 81 flagged reviews.
신윤희
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-11-06
Jacob Yoon
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-11-14
Marcus Lewis
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2024-12-03
The food is mid. I ordered a meal and I was shocked when I unwrapped a whole fish. They use a very loud leaf blower every morning starting around 6:30/6:40. Completely unacceptable. There aren’t that many leaves in Los Angeles.
Franco Martinez
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2024-12-18
Adriana Cardona
1 review
★★★★★
2025-01-12
Joshua Maldonado
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-01-27
kat moore
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-01-31
Alio Timil
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2025-02-01
I visited BCD Tofu House on Sunday evening, but the service was disappointing. My server, HongJa, took my order, including a Coke, but it didn’t arrive until I had finished my meal. When I asked to have it removed from the bill since I no longer needed it, the staff kept insisting I take it. Eventua...
Elena Seo
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-02-27
Rebeca Mendoza
1 review
★★★★★
2025-02-28
Report generated Aug 5, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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