Tofu stew at So Kong Dong

So Kong Dong is a tofu house, and the house specialty is the tofu stew — lava-hot bowls of which arrive bubbling at your table, fresh on the heels of plates of banchan that easily stoke the taste buds. Fight the urge to dive right in, or pause to carefully blow on your spoonful of stew before taking the first sip. Your tongue will thank you. Better yet, crack open that raw egg that arrived moments before, let it cook in the hot broth and add flavor to the tender tofu, then dive in. The heat will still try your mettle, but the rich and soothing stew (especially the zingy kimchi version) will reward the effort. v$9.99.