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    Moobongri Soondae

    4.1 (245 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soup, Noodles
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Rice
    Rebecca X.

    Parking is easy and the inside is really nice, most of the tables seem set for parties of 4 so we were really comfy as a party of 2. We got the no. 2: Spicy Sundae Soup and the 24. Soondubu. All soups and stews come with a portion of rice and both were amazing, when it first came out we were a little worried that for close to $20 such a small bowl was coming out, but they truly hid mountains of meat under the soup's smooth surface. We reached a point of the meal where we could only spend it in complete silence scarfing past our limits because it was so delicious. Banchan is pretty simple, kimchi cabbage and radish, soybeans, and something else I couldn't tell but was really delicious. Service is nice though they seemed really busy with something I could not ascertain. And they have 2 TVs that were playing the Argentina v Switzerland soccer game. Definitely worth a visit!

    Cold Noodles with Small Boiled Pork
    Brigitte L.

    We came on a hot summer day for the Naengmyeon combos. It is surely great bang for your buck and you can choose your choice of cold noodle with wither bossam, porkbelly bbq, soondae, or galbi. The bossam was surprisingly tender and a decent portion. The spicy cold noodle tasted a bit diluted and watered down where the bibim flavor didn't stand out. Service and ambiance were also good, but not outstanding. Parking is also easy with a lot on ground level and an underground portion.

    Spicy Cold Noodles (Bibimnaengmyeon)
    Winn H.

    I've been to Moobongri a few years ago, and I was surprised I hadn't remembered. That experience must not have really stood out. I went again with some friends recently in the mood for kalbijjim and bossam. We also had two bottles of soju and bibimnaengmyeon. Parking is always easy here, as there's ample parking underground. The best part is it's covered too. For a Saturday night, the wait was about 30 minutes. The most underwhelming experience here has got to be the subpar service. After being sat, we noticed that other tables sat after us were immediately served. Perhaps it was because we were at the corner, but we really had to flag down a server after 20 minutes. This was a repeated experience too with side dishes. Our first dish to arrive was the spicy cold noodles. Adding to the slow service was the lack of scissors upon the arrival of this dish, which is nearly a must-have if you've eaten it before. Our next dish was the bossam, and we needed more lettuce and garlic. Thankfully, we were able to flag down another server to help us. Our kalbijjim, the star of the show, was last to arrive. Now complete, each dish was indeed tasty, a solid 4 / 5. However, the lack of service and attention really ruined the night. Other tables had staff members regularly check in on them, but our table did not. For a Saturday night with lackluster service like this, I really would rather eat elsewhere.

    Seafood Pancake
    Cho L.

    First time here at Moobongri Soondae. We ordered Gamjatang and Sulongtang. I love the fact that the broth flavor/ saltiness is adjustable and they provide you salt, pepper, gochujang, and little shrimp paste on the side. But my favorite so far is the seafood pancake. It's hella crunchy, not chewy / doughy, and they ain't cheap on seafood. Texture and flavor are on point. Parking was easy and servers are friendly. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. It's family friendly. I am glad we have restaurants like this is SGV so we don't have to deal with Ktown craziness.

    Queena T.

    Good food! We came here for the cold noodles on the way back home and it was what we needed. It was quiet on a mid afternoon and staff was moderately nice We each got a combo and we will be back for our cravings if we are in the area and not wanting to head out to LA

    spicy nangmyeon
    Brandon K.

    Me and my dad's go to spot for spicy nangmyeon (cold noodles) in the SGV. They also have a $11 special Galibitang for lunch. When I went to school in Berkeley, I tried the MooBongRi located in Oakland and thought that one was really good. I decided to try the San Gabriel location. However the menu is a little different. The Oakland location had this KILLER Korean fried chicken, whereas this one did not. Figured I try different menu items they offered. Service is quick and attentive. There's usually an open table when I go. Quaint little restaurant with seating outside as well. Very convenient lunch spot, as there is always parking available in the underground garage. Bossam, 8.75/10: came with pickled garlic which is a must. Gave a generous portion of pork and is accompanied well by the kimchi. Pork is seasoned well throughout. Spicy Nangmyeon, 9/10: my only complaint is that it could have a bigger portion of beef. Noodles are nice and chilled and they give a big scoop of gochujang, a little bit too much in my opinion. Noodles have a nice chew to them. Make sure to add the mustard and vinegar. Very refreshing bowl of noodles on a hot day. Steamed Egg, 7/10: no surprises here. A solid bowl of warm steamed egg in a rich broth. Although, a little pricey for a steamed egg imo.

    Banchan
    Vic C.

    Moobongri Soondae is located in the same plaza as Yi Mei and My Little Paris Cafe with plenty of parking available. My husband and I decided to eat an early dinner here with our little girl dog on a Saturday earlier this month. What brought us here was that they were dog friendly, this place was also on my bookmark list and we were somewhat in the area. When we walked through the entrance (there is no back entrance if you dine in with your pup, it is all enclosed so you have to enter through the main entrance of the restaurant), we were greeted by an employee. I told him that we wanted to dine outside with our dog. He led the way to their seating outside and he handed us menus. While we were looking over the menus, he had set up the outdoor heater after we asked if we could have the heater on. We were also brought a pitcher of water and 2 empty cups. After looking over the menu, we ended up ordering: Banchan- Complementary. Only came with 4 types: 2 types of kimchi (one with cucumbers, one with cabbage), seasoned bean sprouts and seasoned sliced fish cakes. We did get refills but I am disappointed with the variety and wished there were more. #4 Spicy Pork Belly Soup, $19.99 prior to tax- My husband ordered this dish. I am not a spicy eater so I didn't have any but my husband liked it. It came with a side of rice. #36: Bibimbap, $20.99 prior to tax- I decided to order this. I had asked for this to not be made with gochujang since it is automatically added. So I was brought a side of some kind of brown sauce (with perhaps the base was soy sauce but it wasn't just soy sauce). I really liked this dish and found it to be filling. In general, this is one of those those go to dishes I usually like to order at Korean restaurants (and also tofu soups). The portion size really is perfect for 2 people. Extra side of rice, $1.99 prior to tax- We ordered the side of rice for our little girl (my husband ate part of it too). I am surprised that they charge for rice (although I already knew since it was listed on the menu). It is rare to see that an Asian restaurant would charge for rice but we decided to add it to the dinner I brought for our little girl dog (yes we are one of those people who cook for their dog). ------------------------------------- (Total= $47.36 after tax, prior to tip) Service was attentive and friendly. I greatly appreciate that the 2 employees helping us did not forget about us, even though we were sitting outside. I enjoyed my food and definitely see myself coming back here again with my little girl dog.

    Side dishes
    Christine V.

    I enjoyed trying this Korean restaurant. It's located in a small plaza. They have outdoor seating with heat lamps. I was able to sit outside with my dog for dinner. The staff are nice and attentive even though we're outside. The menu has a lot of soups to try and combos so you can try a soup and a smaller meat item. I tried a seafood tofu soup with a small bossam combo and a yukgaejang. The mini bossam is the very size to share with another person. The soups were hot and flavorful. Definitely a comforting meal on a cold day. They also have cold noodles which I'll be happy to try next time.

    Banchan
    Benson K.

    I've known about Moobongri Soondae for a while, given its convenient location in San Gabriel and that it is located near Yi Mei. I decided to go for lunch with friends one day so we could share multiple dishes. The restaurant is small but the seating is sufficient. The servers are very nice and attentive, and we got some complimentary tea and some ice to cool down the tea. The banchan is a bit sparse, but I liked the spinach. We shared a variety of dishes, including bibim naengmyeon, stone pot bibimbap, seafood pancake, and bossam. All the dishes were very solid. My favorite was probably the bossam. The naengmyeon was perfect for the hot weather, but tasted similar to other naengmyeon that I've had. The bibimbap was also fairly similar to other Korean restaurants in the area. The seafood pancake was ok. Overall it was a solid restaurant in SGV.

    Galbi
    Katelyn K.

    This place is always consistent. I stopped by for lunch and ordered cold noodles, spicy cold noodles and galbi. I see a new item on the menu pork belly bbq samkyupsal. I'd love to try it next time. They also have lunch special pork belly soup and soulongtang soup. Never had an issue with finding parking here. You'll catch me here on a hot day for sure.

    Jennifer L.

    First time coming here for dinner with friends. The place was nice and cozy and service was pretty good. We ordered a couple dishes to share including Galbitang, Spicy beef soup, grilled pork belly, steamed egg and Galbi. My favorites were the Galbitang and the steamed egg. The Galbi was good too I thought it was a bit too fatty. I might come back again for lunch since they have the Galbitang at the lunch price for only $11.

    Kiyomi F.

    Service here was great, very friendly and helpful staff. We sat outside as we brought our dog with us (points due to dog friendly!!) the food was great. I was craving some warm, comforting Korean soup and was not disappointed at all. The restaurant is kind of small inside, but since we sat outside it didn't matter to us lol. We will definitely visit again!

    Ivy W.

    It was pretty packed when we came on a Sunday around 6pm. They have a waitlist you can join. We ordered the spicy cold noodle, regular cold noodles, and sundubu with mini bossam. It was pretty good and the store was clean. If you are coming here for cold noodles, I recommend the spicy one :)

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    Do you take reservations?

    We do take reservations from Monday to Thursdays. Friday to Sunday we do not take reservations.

    The phone number doesn't work :(?

    Hi Cynthia, Please call us at 6268721748 as we have confirmed phone number is working.

    Do you do takeout? I called a few days ago but the number does not connect to a person.

    Hi Lillian, Yes, we accept take outs via phone. Please click the phone number on our yelp page.… 

    Do they make the fried rice in the end?

    No. The fried rice is a separate order.

    Do you do take out? I notice that this question was answered 5 months ago when the business was having a soft opening. How about now?

    Hi Caroline, Thanks for your interest in our restaurant. We will be taking take out orders… 

    Hello! Are you planning on adding lunch hours? I see that it's only open from 4:30 pm? Thank you

    Hi Sandy! We have opened lunch hours on Saturday and Sundy from 11:30am to 3pm!

    Is this store running by korean?

    Yes

    Do you do takeout? If yes, how did it work?

    Hi Jessie! We are currently not offering take out for our soft opening. Take out menu will be… 

    Is gamjatang spicy only or can they make it non-spicy?

    Hi Dana! Unfortunately, gamjatang is a Korean soup that has a mild spice to it. We also have… 

    How many people does the large soup combo feed?

    According to the waiter: small 2-3, medium 3-4, large 4-5 people I had the small and it was shared… 

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Hi Linda! Outdoor seating is available now.

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    4.0(2.2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    4.3(330 reviews)
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    I'm back again and this time got their honey butter wings, soy garlic wings, and mayak gimbap. I…read moreordered delivery through doordash and the wings were still yummy and hot 10 honey butter wings ($20) I was craving their honey butter wings specifically and love their take on it. The wings are a dry sweet rub as opposed to a sticky one. The flavor is super unique and the crunch of the wings is delicious 10 soy garlic wings ($20) The soy garlic wings are just okay compared to the honey butter wings. I didn't feel like there was as much flavor as I wanted. I like the the wings were a decent size and had a lot of crispy crunch Mayak Gimbap ($15) Unlike the typical kimbap rolls, these ones are individually rolled and stuffed with carrot radish spinach fishcake and rice. It was super yummy but a bit pricey. Disclaimer. I ordered through DoorDash which is why the prices are higher. It's definitely cheaper if you order in store.

    I had been craving Korean street food, and since this spot was nearby, I decided to give it a try…read more I loved that they had my favorite combo meal all in one, which made ordering so easy. Everything was really satisfying, and I also enjoyed the K pop music they were playing. They have a great menu with lots of different options, so there's something for everyone. It's located in a small plaza with parking available, although it can get pretty crowded. If the lot is full, there's also street parking right across the street.

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    Bonchon San Gabriel

    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$
    Free WiFi
    Wheelchair accessible

    We visited Bonchon San Gabriel with the kids and had a great experience! We came for their August…read moreWing Special -- 20 wings for $25 with up to 4 sauces -- which was a great deal. We also tried the Sotteok Sotteok, Seasoned Fries, Chicken Katsu, Korean Street Corn, Tteokbokki made less spicy, and Gold Dust Cheese Balls. The cheese balls were a little plain on their own, but tasted much better with the Gold Dust seasoning. I was surprised by how many Korean dishes they have beyond fried chicken, including Bibimbap, Japchae, Bulgogi, and more. The kids especially enjoyed the chicken, and they even played a little pool while we waited for our food. Another big plus is the location -- it's in a shopping center with a large parking lot and plenty of free parking, which made visiting with the kids really convenient. A fun, casual spot for a family meal with plenty of options beyond just fried chicken.

    I was craving bibimbap and found Bonchon, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the beef bulgogi…read morebibimbap to go and also got the soy garlic wings. The bibimbap and wings were just okay. I was expecting the bibimbap to have more vegetables, but there weren't many. It wasn't even served with fresh cucumbers. The rice also didn't have the consistency of sticky rice and was a bit on the hard side. The sauce it came with also tasted store bought. I was expecting more of an authentic taste, especially since it's pretty pricey. The soy garlic wings were good, but not the best I've had. They came with pickled radish, which was crunchy and refreshing. It took about 25 minutes to get my order, so if you're getting food to go, I'd recommend calling in your order ahead of time.

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