Hodo Soy

I drive 30 minutes to get this tofu! Best tofu ever honestly, organic non GMO & doesn’t break apart. My only request is to get into health stores in the walnut creek/​concord area :)

Hodo is a wonderful company all around. Their tofu Is very well made by people who care and their company ethos is admirable. I’ve been eating tofu my entire life and there is nothing else in US that is handcrafted with such quality ingredients. Try their products and see why this is a food for all to enjoy, not just Asians, vegans or adventure eaters.

Attention all vegans, vegetarians, or just general lovers of tofu, please familiarize yourself with the undeniably good and my personal favorite organic, non-​GMO, tofu brand, Hodo Soy!
I was first introduced to their tofu and variety of ready-​to-​eat/​ready-​to-​cook products at the Shattuck Avenue/​Rose Street Berkeley Farmer’s Market. Their stand featured some amazingly unique items such as Spicy Yuba Strips, Curry Tofu Nuggets, their own tofu-​tastic take on egg salad, as well as Tofu Puffs, Tofu Burgers, and Braised Tofu.
They also had freshly made soy milk and blocks of firm and medium-​firm tofu.
I was more than intrigued!
The employees were more than kind and clearly, very enthusiastic about their products. They had a variety of samples available, were more than happy to answer all questions, and provide helpful suggestions.
I’ve tried most all of their products and basically enjoyed them all. They’re all exceptionally well made and play on a variety of flavors. I promise you’ll find at least product you love. Their Spicy Yuba Strips have been long-​standing favorites of mine and make for great quick lunches on the go or as toppings to accompany a homemade salad. I’m a huge fan of the fact that all of their products can be used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They really think of everything!
Not only do I highly recommend their products, but I urge you to take a tour of their factory. The experience was wonderful! Seriously, cleanest factory I’ve ever seen! It makes for a great family outing as well as a way to see how such rad tofu is made.
Sadly, Hodo Soy no longer sells at the Berkeley Farmer’s Market, however, you can find them on Saturdays at San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market (GREAT farmer’s market!) or Sundays at Palo Alto’s Farmer’s Market.
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for their products at grocery stores such as Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and Andronico’s, to name a few. Their website provides a detailed list of all stores and restaurants that sell and feature their products.
I hope you will enjoy Hodo Soy tofu as much as I have. I love you Hodo Soy!

No longer available at any farmers markets! Still local, still organic, still non-​GMO, still haven’t gone on the tour.
Still a fan but sadly I can’t find the medium — the household favorite — anywhere, so even though I still pick up the firm at Whole Foods I’ve been making my own medium!*
*Thanks to Andrea Nguyen’s Asian Tofu. It’s like magic!

Hodo is local and organic — and I used to always love buying their products at the Temescal and Berkeley Farmer’s markets from the ever-​sunny and professional Maria. Sad to report — that Hodo no longer sells at the farmer’s markets!
Sad Jenn has to go buy her yummy Hodo at Whole Paycheck. Not too thrilled about all the extra packaging for the curry and chinese five spice tofu puffs — those chewy little nuggets of joy that make salads so incredibly yummy are one of my favorite foods EVER! The yuba sheets slice up and taste great cold drizzled with l emon or lime, and work well mixed into a pan of sauteed asparagus or broccoli in veggie stock. The grab-​n-​go yuba strips are also fantastic — I often eat a whole package of spicy yuba strips for an easy lunch (yum!).
Hodo’s firm tofu is my favorite — it’s got excellent flavor whether eaten cold or cooked up as part of whatever dish I am making.
Great stuff — highly recommend it!

I love the spicy yuba strips from Hodo. I make all sorts of salads with it and it’s just so versatile. One day I had a bunch of vegetables that I needed to eat before leaving for a trip so I tossed spicy yuba with snap peas, arugula and enoki mushrooms, this was healthy and delicious.
My other favorite from Hodo is the five spice nuggets. You can stir fry that with anything and it’s so good.

We went for the tour and discovered some great tasting food and some nice folks who do business well. It’s great to be able to see where and how our food is made. I came away impressed at how pure the food is and how very-​few steps and additives get it from the farm to the table!
We were especially impressed with the Sesame and Spicy Yuba. It’s going to be one of the new holiday (and every day) favorites on our table.

The best tofu in the United States. Artanisal and organic! Yuba tofu — the delicate tofu skin — also known as the Holy Grail of the tofu kingdom (or tofu crack) — cannot be made by mechanized process; it’s too delicate. It must be made and harvested by hand. Hodo Soy is the largest producer of organic yuba in the country.
Took my brother on a Hodo Soy tour when he was visiting a few months ago. The tour is really nothing special. You get to watch a video of the history and philsophy of Hodo Soy, then they open curtains so that you can see the factory through a window, and finally you get to sample some of the fantastic tofu. (You can also purchase a variety of items at the tour’s end). But it is not a big deal. It’s only offered once per month, on a Wednesday. Check the website.
Hodo Soy products can be found in many farmers’ markets throughout the Bay Area. Whole Foods (at least many of them) also carry a sampling of Hodo’s products. And, with increasing frequency, you can see Hodo Soy’s products on local menus.
Highly recommended.

BEST TOFU ever.
I ordered the sesame tofu jaunt at the North Berkeley farmer’s market.
Heck yeah, and it’s vegan!

I enjoyed the semi monthly tour of the factory in Oakland:
*Bubbly tour guide
*Generous tastings of all their goods
*A short informative video
*Unlimited Q&A
*Viewing of the making of my favorite Hodo product, YUBA!!!
Super cool stuff, I hope their factory is not moving to NYC, there was a mention in the video, what they don’t want to stay in West Oak!!! Yeah it’s a little scary out there. Drive your beater.

I’m SOY-​happy~!
A dear friend brought back the following delights:
* Spicy Yuba strips = think bean-​curd chewy strips (reminiscent of inari skins — sweet), well-​marinated, and slightly spicy. Yum!
* v-​EGG-​an salad = mmmm, watch out M Café! (not really, they’re hundreds of miles apart store-​wise). This tofu salad is awesome!
Overall: Delectable! And so healthy! 4.5 stars!
This is a must-​try if out in Oakland area~

Spicey yuba stips I love you!
I wish you were cheaper, but I still love you! Spicey, chewy, yummmy!

I love your products — but have to downgrade you to one star until you swear off using GLUE TRAPS. Please read up and be responsible and ditch the traps!
RIGHT ON HODO SOY! YOU JUST ANNOUNCED YOU STOPPED USING GLUE TRAPS! WAY TO GO. THANK YOU!!!

I’ve been buying Hodo Soy Beanery’s goods for ages now, and I couldn’t be more stoked that they’re now slingin’ their local, organic, and non-​GMO soy products from a teensy little corner of the adult Disneyland known as the Ferry Building.
If you don’t know about Hodo already, they’re a local soy operation based out of Oakland, and before this pop-​up shop broke ground just a few days ago, you’d typically just see their stuff in the coolers at places like Whole Foods, Green Earth Natural Foods, and Rainbow Grocery, among others. Often times you’ll come across a pretty limited run of their basic tofu products, but now with their new kiosk just a stone’s throw from **Gott’s Roadside along the Embarcadero, you can dabble in the same wholesome 100% vegan soy-​based eats, but whipped together into anything from delectable yuba strip salads, sweet and savory rice puddings, «egg» salad sandwiches, and more! It’s grab and go style, so if you’re in a hurry and want to nosh on something crazy healthy on the run, look no further. This is just about as good as it gets.
In addition to their prepared grub, you can take home packages of their amazing tofu for much cheaper by than what you’ll pay at any retailer in town by buying direct. Plus, they have harder to find items like their tea and chipotle flavored tofu steaks for your buying pleasure.
As if I needed another reason to fall in love with the Ferry Building!
**Side note: with Hodo being your new neighbor, how about throwing a bomb ass vegan burger on the menu made with their soy, Gott’s?!

One word you need to know:
Yuba (yoo-​bah).
Thin creamy sheets of tofu skin
(ew?)
that
when sauteed
taste exactly like egg noodles with tons of
butter.
Anyway.
I love this Bay Area beanery.
They just
care.
SO MUCH.
About *tofu*
And *soy milk*
They care so much that they will talk to you for hours about their tofu
And their yuba
They will give you tours of their facility
And teach you how you might (attempt to) replicate their glory
(heart)

Hodo soy beanery is just one of many tofu purveyors out there. this may have been the first time i’ve seen them.
locale: berkeley f.m. palo alto f.m.
offerings: tofu strips, «spring rolls», «fake» tofu meats, soy drinks, etc.
sampling: unsweetened soy milk (32 oz/​4)
–just a thirst quencher i thought
–deep rich soy bean taste, not grainy, watery nor chalky at all.
–tasted better than my usual soy bean milk (1.29/pt?) found in asian marts.
soy bits:
–no pricing on items, pricing higher than normal soy products
–samples available
–friendly, competent service.

We went on the Hodo Soy Beanery tour on Wed 11÷3÷10. You have to RSVP online & pay $ 10pp via Paypal. Tours are only available every other Wednesday at 12:30pm and last up to 1hr. NO Public Bathrooms for people on the Tour!
Parking along the street is FREE, nothing around their factory. We parking in front of an apartment.
Tour: Got to try some fresh, hot soymilk. That was good. Then watched a short video from the Owner. Then curtain is opened so we can look at the factory floor. That was fine. Then you can eat samples of the different stuff they make & sell at Farmers Market & Whole Foods.
I got some stuff:
Spicy Yuba (tofu sheets). $ 4 a small container. Liked it a lot.
Yuba (tofu sheets) — $ 7 for 2 sheets. Tasty.
Medium firm tofu $ 2.50 for a block. Tasty.
Paid CASH $ 13.50. Credit cards not taken. Not sold from their factory unless on the tour.
If you can’t go on a tour, find them at Farmers Market in the Bay Area or at Whole Foods.

Love the soy products at the HSB food stand. The poached yuba loaf is similar to the popular «veggie goose» dim sum dish found in some Chinese restaurants. Ask for free samples to determine what u like. All the ready-​to-​eat items (tofu braised edamame, tofu cilantro, tofu braised sesame, sesame yuba strips, spicy yuba strips, etc.) are good, but my favorite items are probably the soy omelette and the spicy soy croquettes.
It’s one of the food stands I often look for on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza FM. Their products can also be found at other FMs and grocery stores.

my dear vegetarian friends and those who enjoy soy, hodo’s yuba & soy omelette are redefining breakfast for me.
The soy omelette that they make out of yuba has got such a great consistency and taste. I chopped it up and stir fried it with some shallots, ramps & mushrooms for a new spin on a tofu scramble and it was pretty awesome.
The dr. cut the yuba into strips and used it to make a no-​chicken noodle soup with lots of fresh veggies, a great alternative when you feel like a less-​carby meal.
Yay for Hodo! Yay for local!

Yet another prepared food stand at the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market. The only difference: completely vegetarian. Though a meatatarian myself, I am open minded enough to try vegetarian food from time to time (the same open mindedness is usually not reciprocated by vegetarians). The dishes are hearty, innovative and full of flavor with loads of options to choose from. Can definitely have some tasty meat-​free Tuesday lunches thanks to this stand.
Kung Pao Tofu Salad: A firm, smoked tofu served with a load of cilantro, peanuts, chili pepper flakes and a few mushrooms. The cilantro really helps to give a fresh zing. The tofu has a lot of texture, feeling like tofu skin layered together. I wish the sauce could have permeated throughout the tofu though since the insides taste a little bland and smokey.
Spicy Soy Croquettes: Shaped like meat balls with a bready consistency center. The chili oil on the outside is sparse and just barely coats the croquettes. A tad dry. Deceptively filling!