Opening hours
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Gardena: 10:09 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (310) 527-3737 to confirm.
Location & directions
15128 S Western AveGardena, CA 90249
About Tofu Gardena
Tofu Gardena is a Korean restaurant located at 15128 S Western Ave in Gardena, California. Our Gardena guide covers 104 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Tofu Gardena is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Guests can choose from 21 menu items across 5 sections, including Soon Tofu, Barbecue, Grilled Fish, Combo Meal with Combination Soon Tofu, and Entrées. Listed prices range from $15.99 to $29.99, with a typical item around $18.99. Dishes worth a look include T4. Seafood, B4. BBQ Chicken, and G1. Grilled Mackerel.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups and locals. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, healthy options, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (310) 527-3737 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Korean Restaurant
- Address
- 15128 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
- Phone
- (310) 527-3737
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Menu
- 21 items · $15.99–$29.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Korean restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Tofu Gardena’s weekday schedule with 233 other Korean restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 86% of them (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 89.5 hours a week, 23 hours more than the local median of 67. 84% of Korean restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Tofu Gardena is one of them.
Compared with 233 other Korean restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Korean restaurants in California
Based on 61 menus with 2,282 priced items from Korean restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $18.00, and half of all items are priced between $10.99 and $25.00.
At Tofu Gardena the median listed price is $18.99, close to the typical $18.00 for Korean restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kimchi | 13% | $4.95 |
| Seafood Pancake | 13% | $24.95 |
| Kimchi Stew | 11% | $16.00 |
| Japchae | 11% | $21.99 |
| Spicy Pork Bulgogi | 10% | $22.24 |
| French Fries | 10% | $5.50 |
| Bibimbap | 8% | $23.00 |
| Extra Rice | 8% | $2.99 |
Calculated from 61 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Tofu Gardena there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 36 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (6), Bakeries & Desserts (4), Chicken & Wings (4), and Korean (3).
Competition is light: 2 other Korean restaurants are within a mile and 4 within three miles. The closest is Yuk Dae Jang, 0.2 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeYeems Coffee0.2 mi
- Chicken & WingsCM Chicken0.2 mi
- Chinese진짜루 Jin Jja Roo0.2 mi
- Bars & PubsThe Party on Western0.2 mi
- ItalianSpoon House | Bakery and Restaurant0.3 mi
What to expect at a Korean restaurant
Korean restaurants range from tabletop barbecue, where you grill marinated meats yourself, to soup and stew houses, fried chicken shops and casual spots serving bibimbap and noodles. Almost every meal comes with banchan – small complimentary side dishes such as kimchi, pickled vegetables and seasoned greens that are usually refilled on request.
What to order
- Bulgogi or galbi – marinated beef for the grill
- Bibimbap – rice bowl with vegetables, egg and chili paste, often in a hot stone pot
- Kimchi jjigae or soondubu – comforting stews
- Korean fried chicken – soy-garlic or spicy glaze
Good to know
- Banchan refills are free – just ask.
- Barbecue restaurants often require at least two orders of meat per table.
- All-you-can-eat barbecue usually has a time limit of about 90 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Tofu Gardena's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is Tofu Gardena open on Sunday?
Yes, Tofu Gardena is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Tofu Gardena located?
Tofu Gardena is located at 15128 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249.
What is the phone number of Tofu Gardena?
You can call Tofu Gardena at (310) 527-3737.
Does Tofu Gardena offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Tofu Gardena offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Tofu Gardena?
The typical price range at Tofu Gardena is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $15.99 to $29.99.
Does Tofu Gardena take reservations?
Yes, Tofu Gardena accepts reservations.
Is Tofu Gardena wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Tofu Gardena open late?
Yes – Tofu Gardena is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Tofu Gardena?
There are 36 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Tofu Gardena. Nearby options include Yeems Coffee (0.2 mi), CM Chicken (0.2 mi), and 진짜루 Jin Jja Roo (0.2 mi).
Are there other Korean restaurants near Tofu Gardena?
2 other Korean restaurants within a mile. The closest is Yuk Dae Jang, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Korean restaurants in California cost?
Based on 61 menus with 2,282 priced items from Korean restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $18.00, and half of all items are priced between $10.99 and $25.00.
