The BCD Story starts with Hee Sook Lee a first generation Korean immigrant who loves to cook and share with her family. Her mother-in-law owned a restaurant in “Bukchang Dong” (district in Korea, which BCD is named after), where Mrs. Lee gained early training in the Korean food industry. After immigrating to America, Mrs. Lee chose to focus on Soon Tofu among thousands of other Korean foods, due to its superb taste and health benefits. She has a vision to be successful in America, and is building her dream one bowl at a time.
Starting from one location in Koreatown, Los Angeles in 1996, BCD now has over 13 branches which are all run individually with great care and dedication by Mrs. Lee and her long time staff. She continues to perfect the menu and retain the secret recipe of BCD's soon tofu soup base. BCD was inspired by a passion to spread Korea’s wonderful cuisine around the world. With Mrs. Lee's vision, BCD continues to focus on its taste, health benefits, food quality and much more