byTOFU 바이두부

byTOFU is a vegan restaurant at 10 Sowol-ro 20-gil in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, building its menu around tofu, grains, legumes, vegetables, and plant-based sauces. The broccoli tofu gangjeong bowl places oven-baked tofu and broccoli over quinoa, kamut, black beans, corn, and red onion. Oven heat dries the tofu's surface while the center remains softer, creating a texture difference without relying on a deep-fried coating. Lime vinegar sauce adds acidity across the grains and beans, while soy mayonnaise supplies a creamy element for the roasted tofu and vegetables. The byTOFU wrap encloses tofu chips, carrot rapé, and vegetables with Mexican-style seasoning. Chipotle mayonnaise is served separately, allowing its smoke and chile heat to be added in smaller amounts. A Thai-style salad called BTS combines assorted vegetables, nuts, roasted pecans, cilantro, and Thai dressing, producing a sharper herb-and-nut profile than the grain bowl. Badu banh mi places tofu and vegetables inside bread, while hummus grinds chickpeas into a spread served with toasted bread. Tempeh wraps and eggless sandwiches use other plant proteins and formats rather than repeating the gangjeong bowl. Rice-based vegan baked goods, cookies, and black sesame muffins provide a separate pastry selection after the savory dishes. Portions are structured as substantial bowls, wraps, and sandwiches rather than small tasting plates. Hummus and toasted bread contrast a smooth chickpea spread with a dry crust, while black sesame muffin carries roasted seed flavor through a baked crumb. The menu's central idea is to move tofu through baked pieces, crisp chips, and sandwich fillings, then pair those forms with grains, beans, raw vegetables, herbs, and sauces from lime vinegar to chipotle mayonnaise.