Joodooboo

4.8 ( 162 reviews )
$20–30
4201 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608, United States
+1 510-500-1001
Joodooboo, located at 4201 Market St in Oakland, CA, is redefining the Korean dining experience with a fresh take on traditional dishes. Renowned for its homemade dooboo (tofu), this restaurant focuses on providing high-quality, seasonal banshan—small side dishes that elevate any meal. Customers rave about the Fried Dooboo Set, where the crispy tofu is drizzled with a tangy dooboo sauce, complemented by a delightful selection of soup, rice, kimchi, and salad. The charm of Joodooboo lies not only in its thoughtfully curated menu but also in its inviting atmosphere. Patrons have shared their enthusiasm for the friendly staff and the overall vibe, feeling instantly welcomed. Each visit promises a new experience, as the seasonal banchan changes weekly, keeping the culinary offerings innovative and exciting. Reviewers such as Alexandria Maisoka and Jamie Ginsberg highlight the freshness and quality of the ingredients, along with beautifully presented dishes. The creativity displayed in dishes like the acorn noodles and gourmet salads showcases the restaurant's commitment to modern vegetarian Korean cuisine while honoring authentic flavors. Joodooboo is a gem for anyone, even non-vegetarians, proving that a restaurant focused on tofu can shine brightly. It's a place worth visiting repeatedly to savor its delightful offerings and warm hospitality.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Joodooboo

Alexandria Maisoka
May 20,2025
The acorn noodles and dooboo box set are amazing. The tofu is so fresh, very high quality. The owner and staff are kind. We love them so much that we bought a beanie to rep them. If price weren't a factor, we'd probably have lunch here daily.
Kristen Fissell
May 14,2025
One of the best lunches ever!!!! The food was super high quality and thoughtful, tasted amazing and everything was presented beautifully. We were so glad we stopped in. All the servers and staff were also very nice and welcoming. 10 out of 10!
Jamie Ginsberg
Apr 30,2025
You have found the spot! Fresh tofu? Let’s go! I’ve been trying to find this place for months and today was my day. I stopped in for a late lunch and lived like a king! The tofu was delicate and absorbed the sauce, light sweet with a tangy kick that says, eat me. The sides are necessary and both clean the palate and round out the meal. Yes, I love a farmers market salad, even a mini! I’ve never had anything like the greens, mushrooms and tofu cold salad, I ate every bite! Besides the food, the vibe was right and I fully praised Oakland, diversity and kind people. I got 2 orders of tofu to make at home, with the magic sauce. Right?
Kathy L.
Apr 24,2025
What an interesting concept of a restaurant--I would have never imagined a restaurant whose focus was primarily tofu (dooboo). There is no table service, order at the counter and pick up your order when ready. Seating was outside on my visit. They don't serve your traditional Korean foods, but is focused primarily on the side dishes (banchan) as the main component and star of your meal. The dishes are very seasonal and their tofu is in house made--everything is very fresh. The dishes are all very flavorful and a modern take on Korean banchan. The banchan changes weekly--always something new. Even if you're not vegetarian, it is worth checking out.
Miri Arai
Apr 9,2025
Modern and creative vegetarian Korean while still sticking to authentic fundamentals. The highlight of their Fried Dooboo set is of course the homemade tofu, but every side dish was perfectly seasoned and well balanced. Limited seating.
Heather Simon
Apr 4,2025
I love the banchan and the noodles dish. I usually request eggs and tofu for a little extra protein. Their tofu is creamy and rich and their eggs are perfectly soft. The noodles are acidic, with chopped veggies and mushrooms, just the right blend. This is one of our favorite neighborhood spots when we want something healthy and fast. It’s counter service with a little bit of a wait at times. But the staff is very helpful and the wait it well worth it. Enjoy!
Abhishek Singh
Feb 21,2025
a hole in the wall with the freshest tofu and farm to table ingredients in the middle of oakland! loved the menu, couldn’t get enough of the spritz! will definitely return - 100% value for money
Michael Lim
Feb 13,2025
Had a fantastic first meal at Joodooboo today. I’ve been wanting to try this spot for some time, and so glad I was able to check it out. The arrowroot noodle dish was superb and a very inviting and refreshing mix of flavors, and the tofu in it was creamy and fresh. I think the star of the meal was the fried tofu plate though - all of it was good, but those first few bites of fried tofu with the dooboo sauce over perfectly cooked rice were divine. You could easily turn a non-tofu eater into a tofu eater with this dish alone. Thank you for a great meal and stellar service!

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