This parking nightmare of a giant Gardena strip mall is a gold mine for amazing, affordable food. Teeming with every kind of eat for every kind of Asian, you can literally stumble around blindfolded and still guarantee a good time.
It’s hard to try them all when you already know what you like, but I regret nothing about Lee’s Tofu. It’s never too soon for their sea-salty, savory, beefy-with-a-blast-of-brine Bean Paste Soon Tofu, a bubbling broth of silky comfort with a kick.
Even the freebies are right on - in the Ban Chan, the pickle game is strong.
Soon tofu makes a rich combo with a sizzling skillet of Beef Bulgogi if you’re really hungry for protein, but the tofu remains the reason you’re here.
Do come with a friend or three - you’ll need someone to share the Seafood & Green Onion Pancake with. This crispy-fried concoction has a concentration of crabmeat and all things seafood in an eggy glue, and every bite is amazing.
I think Lee’s Tofu is often overlooked in favor of old giants like Boiling Point and Furaibo and sits in the shadow of noodling newcomers like Northern Cafe. No one thinks to check out this sweetly nondescript spot in the corner instead of waiting in line elsewhere. I’ve had my fair share of fantastic food in this complex, though, and I would still go back just for the tofu.
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