"**Ambiance (8/10):** It has a definite cozy, mom-and-pop feel, though I'm not sure if they are limited in staff. During our visit, there were only two young waiters and one cook (possibly a mother with her sons). This might explain why the food takes a little longer to prepare compared to other tofu restaurants.
**Hot Stone Combos (10/10):** The hot stone bombs are hefty and could probably feed two people. They offer excellent value for money and come with a small tofu of your choice. The stone pot is extremely hot, so it's best to start mixing right away; otherwise, your dish could burn.
**Tofu (10/10):** Both the beef and seafood tofu had the classic hot stone flavor we love. There is an extra charge of $2 for the stone pot rice, but we decided to go for it and it was worth it.
**Banchan (9/10):** While most tofu restaurants typically serve a small fried fish as part of their banchan, Myung Dong offers a Korean pancake instead. They used to serve the traditional pajeon (sweet pancake), but now they have switched to a potato pancake (gamja jeon). It was super hot and fresh, and all the other banchan sides were also fantastic.
**Service (9/10):** It seems to follow a COVID protocol, but if you have a party of six or more, you’ll need to make a reservation. The restaurant appears to be run by a mother and her two young sons, which can make the service feel a bit disorganized and slow. We arrived an hour before closing, and it was amusing to see the waiter juggling the number of customers still coming in. My advice is to be patient with the waitstaff; since there are only two waiters and one chef, and a constant stream of to-go orders, if you're in a hurry, it might be better to try another tofu restaurant."
