I love soon tofu. Love it. I also Love Kimchi and those little sweet soy beans. I also love eating places that are cheap and authentic. Buk Chang has some really tasty Soon Tofu, and with only a couple of things on the menu they have a good shot at doing it right.
I've been here before, but what prompts todays review is Toronto Life's "weekly Lunch Pick" http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/weekly-lunch-pick/2010/11/01/weekly-lunch-pick-the-7-stew-at-buk-chang-dong-soon-tofu/ Just seeing that bumbling soon had me rounding up some adventurous co-workers and hopping onto the TTC headed towards Korea Town.
If you read my reviews, you know that I like Hot tea upon being seated Check! and reusable chopsticks Check! Service is fast and friendly. Nice generous portions of kimchi and soybeans too.
My only complaint (and its often my complaint at Asian restos) is that when I order "extra-spicy" here, I end up with something closer to "white" - regardless of how firmly I say "EXTRA SPICY." Still good, but I am barely sniffling.. grr.
It is a great value, 2 soon tofu soup with tea and refilled side dishes came to $18.00 after tax. Soju is $10.80 a bottle, just saying.
Bonus Points.. I thought I saw Adrienne Clarkson there, and after a quick Google search we confirmed it was her and her husband. So they get Governor General cred.
I still like House of Soon slightly better (plus they WILL make it Korean spicy), but Buk Chang is an institution and I will always come back. Kamsanida!