Luna was the best! She had great service and gave us the best recommendations. Food was tasty and the interior was super nice. Would come back again. 10/10 recommend! read more

Great food! Super rich. Came out quickly, and the service was great! Loved the Sun Nong Dan Guk Bap

Great service and super clean space! The food was delicious, especially Tta Roh Guk Bap no12 . Highly recommended!

You want galbi Tjim, come here. A heap of beef short ribs with all The fixin Medium or large depends on how many of you or how much you eat. That's it. I haven't tried anything else but that alone is worth coming back over and over again. read more

Excellent service and good food Ambiance excellent I recommend this place to my family and friends read more

Finally came with a big enough group to share the galbi jjim with and got to witness the cheese fire show up close!! The portion is huge and delicious, we keep eating and it feels bottomless LOL also the soju is really yum:) Our server, Luna has been beyond helpful. She's been super attentive throughout the entire dining experience. Can't wait to come back read more

Sun Nong Dan - Galbi Jjim Specialty - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have mixed feelings about Sun Nong Dan, but it was definitely a memorable meal. We ended up driving up from SoFi after not being able to snag BTS tickets last minute (I flew in from Vancouver that morning). Bless the staff and everyone running the place because I'm sure they were feeling it too. They were playing banger after banger of BTS, so the vibes were fully there. My friend's coworker had HIGHLY recommended Sun Nong Dan, so we had to give it a shot. First, a quick qualm: why is there so much valet parking in LA? We ended up a couple blocks away for free street parking, so that worked out. We expected a longer wait after seeing at least 15 people ahead of us, but it ended up being around 20-25 minutes. There's quite a bit of seating and the turnover seemed pretty efficient. We ordered the galbi-jjim, which was easily the most expensive single dish I've come across in a while. To be fair, it looked decently loaded with short rib, back ribs, potatoes, rice cakes and carrots, but definitely a lot of potatoes. The flavours were fantastic. We went with what was probably the mildest spice level, which still had a nice amount of heat. The short rib was delicious and the rice cakes were especially good. My main issue was with the back ribs, which were really difficult to eat. We basically had to gnaw the meat off the bone, both hands gripping on for dear life. The braise most definitely could have gone longer; I expected the meat to be more tender. We also skipped the cheese add-on since the galbi-jjim ended up taking up most of our dinner budget, so unfortunately we didn't get to try any of the soups. I suspect soups would be a hit for me. Overall, the flavours were excellent, but I think the galbi-jjim could be more generous with meats for the price. I'd say Sun Nong Dan's galbi-jjimis worth trying once with a group of friends for the experience and the show (cheese show). For a regular dinner, though, I would probably explore some of the other menu options instead. read more

Sun Nong Dan - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went to this place two days in a row because I felt I needed to try it again to evaluate it fairly. First thing I noticed is that they do the queueing differently. You get in line and they take your order in the line so that you just sit down and they bring you your food. It's unique, I've never seen any other place do this but it's pretty cool. I got the No. 1 Yang Ji Sul Lung Tang when I went, and I really wish I got the No. 2 Chadol Sul Lung Tang, which has brisket. The meat is a lot leaner and tougher in the Yang Ji, so it was not as good. Andrew got the Chadol on the second day and I was able to try it, and it was way more tender, so def the better option IMO. Also, this place is open 24 hours, which is awesome. When they give you your soup, they give you salt and green onions with the soup so you can adjust to taste which I greatly appreciate. It's a very subtle flavor, but it's very good. I liked it a lot. The banchan is soooo good. They had napa kimchi and daikon radish kimchi, which were both on the sweeter side, but just so tasty. They also had the squid side dish. I didn't even realize it until the second time I went, since I kept getting the pieces of raw garlic instead, but that one is more spicy and less sweet, so you can go for that one if you prefer that. The galbi jjim was really cool because they set it on fire, and it's fun to watch. It tasted really good, and the meat was super tender and it was awesome, but I will say it got really heavy at the end. It's super rich, and even eating the kimchi couldn't save me from feeling incredibly lethargic by the end. I also think you could share it with like 4-5 people. I think they said a smaller number, but it was A LOT of food. Also, IDK what they are doing to their rice, but the rice just tastes so good WTF. The parking is valet or street parking, so it's not the greatest, but it's LA, so what can you expect. ALSO, THE SERVICE was kinda mid. The first day I went, I was pretty drunk, but I finally mustered the strength to ask for a water, and IT NEVER CAME. That PMO, but it's whatever. They don't really check in on the table much either, and they kinda like try their best to ignore you it feels like. It does get pretty busy, but like, gimme my water at least, please. read more

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Wow, what happened to this place? It used to be one of my favorite places. The prices have skyrocketed while the quality has plummeted. It's been a little over a year since I last visited. A medium galbi jjim now cost at least 30% more at over $105. The meat was tough and under-braised. Potato used to be a supporting cast but there are more potatoes than short ribs just to make up the volume. There was also hardly any sauce. All of the servers seemed loathed to be there. In addition to the huge price increases they now charge $1.50 for a box for leftovers that cost them less than 50¢. During our lunch, the majority of the patrons were non-Koreans. None of the few Koreans that were there ordered galbi jjim because they all knew there are many other places that serve better galbi jjim for less. read more

Sun Nong Dan - Under the top layer is mostly potatoes. - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Now having four locations across the LA metro area, Sun Nong Dan is known for their beef, both as soup (tang) and braised (jjim) that can be torched tableside. It is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with the entire menu being available. Our group of five came here after the LAFC futball match on a Saturday, and had a really good time. Sun Nong Dan means a ritualistic royal altar from the Korean Joseon dynasty, where a sacrificed ox would be shared with the people, often in the form of ox bone soup. The first location opened in K-Town in 2013. This location opened about 5 years ago at a former Sizzler, and is within walking distance from the Wilshire/Western metro station. We got there a bit after 11 pm, and there was a bit of a line, but still got seated after a short wait. Service was efficient, and everything is well organized. Simple banchans (they were OK) were delivered, along with water for us to self serve. Chadol Sulung Tang ($21.99, Ox Bone Soup with beef brisket) - the diner who had eaten here the most, took charge and seasoned the broth properly with salt and pepper before giving each of us a portion. The soup was very good, and served as a good appetizer. We also got individual bowls of rice as well. Galbi Jjim ($119.99 for large, plus $10 for cheese) - this was brought to the table, and then immediately torched with a portable butane torch. I immediately was worried that the dish would then taste like burnt gas, but it didn't. The melted cheese did add to the presentation and taste. We had ordered it mild (less spicy), so maybe that's why the broth wasn't that tasty or hearty. I also wished the bone-in pieces had been braised a lot longer, so the cartilage was softer. Extra meat pieces were added with strips of galbi (similar to what one would get from LA style without the bones). For a place that specializes in this, thinking that dish could have been a lot better. They do offer a limited selection of alcohol here, with everything in bottles. We ordered 2 bottles of Hite ($9.99 each) and 3 bottles of Soju ($14.99 each) for our table. It went well with the food. We finished the tang, and ended up bringing about half of the jjim back home. I paid at at the table, with tip being commensurate with the excellent service we received. Our group was done within an hour, with my brother/me taking a lyft back (since the trains had stopped running by that time), and our guests being picked up to go back home. It ended up being a long, but very enjoyable day. read more

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Service wasn't the greatest and you have to pay $5 to park in the parking lot. The signature dish galbi jjim was by far the best Korean I've had in LA so far. The flavor was like the meat was marinating in it and it was so tender. The portion was massive it is meant to share between 4 people. Presentation was just Awesome. They blowtorch the cheese on it in front of You. It is a bit pricey but you're getting quality and huge portions. It had ttkebokki in it as well along with potatoes. If You order it with cheese the cheese pull is crazy so use the scissors to cut it. read more

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As an unabashed lover of Korean food, it'd be safe to say I was more than a little stoked to finally make my way back to KTown. More than the prospect of just getting some amazing Korean food, though, I was long overdue for a trip back. Criminally overdue, actually. In fact, in the decade or so that had passed, nearly every place that we visited on that trip has already come and gone! Thankfully, between how busy they were and their four different locations, it doesn't seem like I'll have to worry about Sun Nong Dan meeting that same fate! Of the MANY of restaurants I had bookmarked to try in KTown, Sun Nong Dan and their galbijjim was right at the top of the list. During our drive over here, I was already bursting with excitement, and the feeling only grew exponentially as soon as we stepped inside. As soon as we opened the door, just the smell of so many delicious foods in the air was enough to make my mouth water, let alone seeing so many tasty looking dishes on so many tables. Skimming through the menu, there was no shortage of dishes that we wanted to try, like their Galbi Tang, Sulung Tong, Won Gi Tang, Soo Yok, and, of course their Galbijjim! -- (#1) YANG JI SULUNG TONG - Beef Soup...$18.99 This was terrific! There was a pretty generous amount of both the beef, which was really tender, and the noodles, which had a nice bite to them. Plus, the broth was (relatively) flavorful on its own, so it didn't require a ton of seasoning/tweaking on our part. -- (#24) GALBIJJIM - Braised Beef Short Ribs and Back Ribs with Cheese added (+$8)...$99.99 (Medium) My favorite in the Bay Area is just SLIGHTLY better, but this was still AWESOME! The short ribs were deliciously meaty, the sauce was delicious, and they didn't skimp on the vegetables or rice cakes. The upcharge for cheese is a little heavy, but undeniably worth it! Along with how delicious the food was, as so many others have already mentioned, the service here is almost just as impressive. While all of the workers who helped was were great, our main (?) server was amazing. Unfortunately, I didn't catch her name, but she stuck around to help us debone our galbijjim, came by often to check on us, and even stopped to chat with us for a few minutes for a few minutes before we left. The one, and only, thing that took away from our experience was their "valet" parking situation that is set-up for their lot. I know it's not an issue that's exclusive to Sun Nong Dan, and it's (supposedly) to help maximize the lot's true capacity, but let's just say the guys working it don't exactly give off "warm and fuzzy" vibes. Even still, I can't say it's enough to completely deter us from coming back again. If/when that happens, I'll just hope and pray to find street parking instead (or head to one of their non-LA spots in San Gabriel or Rowland Heights). Love you, Sun Nong Dan! read more

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This was a definite 3.5 rounded up to a 4. Don't get me wrong... Weekend might've hit then in a off day BUT the meat was tough and chewy. We got that HUGE dish that was beef ribs, ox tails and backbone which are cuts of beef that need to be braised for a LONG time. As those cuts are normally tough, you have to cook them for a long time to get them soft BUT the dish that we got were all tough. :/ color me disappointed as the dish very very flavorful!! So freaking yummy but I had to remove a star as the meat was soooooo tough!! The other part is the stew like dish was the potatoes. When the potaoes were cooked well...OMG...they were tender and soooooo very delicious!! BUT most of the potaoes in our dish were half cooked so they were edible BUT some were almost crunchy. :/ This is why I removed .5 star as well. Now the other part of the food which is banchan. The Banchan... OMG!! It was sooooo good! The fermented daicons cubes were mouthwateriny delicious!! Perfect flavor, perfect crunch! The "kimchi" and I use quotes as their kimchi was the fresh one before the kimchi was fermented was delicious which is odd for me as I normally do not like them BUT this one was soooooooo good!! They also had that dried daicon kimchi that was soooooo good until I eat a piece of squid. O_O I hate squid. Yuck. The service was only ok as you had to flag down the server which is kinda normal for restaurants like this. And the ambiance was BUSY. As in the restaurant was soooooo busy. We got there for early dinner time and we didn't have to wait BUT once we were done eating, WOW!! The line was out the door!! It was crazy!! They had lots of tables and people were eating and leaving so the turn around was pretty quick. The decor was kinda cool as they had depictions of old Korean daily life in old school painting looks all over the wall. It was kinda cool. They also had sodas, milkis and banana milk too. Overall, this was good place but they do need to work on cooking the meat longer to make it a little more tender as the toughness of the meat kinda marred and overall good experience. read more

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One of our many visits, and it never fails to amaze us with its delicious food and, of course, the amazing melting cheese presentation! Always a satisfying experience and definitely a must-visit! Highly recommended! read more

Loved this place. Very typical and authentic Korean food and service. You can tell the food is good quality and the flavors are perfect. The place is clean and cute and I love that it is 24 hours. I would recommend this place for sure! Also, they have a great breakfast special - 12.99 for select soups. read more

I went to this location for the first time and it did not disappoint. It was t too busy because it was in the morning time. Neat and welcoming. I brought my mom here cause she loves good soups like I do rain or shine, hot or cold. Good service and food is excellent. This place is not meant to be loungey because of the wooden chairs. We really enjoyed our experience here. Definitely coming back and it's closer to me. read more

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Upon midnight arrival in the questionable area of Central LA Western, a security guard and fee is required at the parking lot. Bring your LVs in with you. Seating is plentiful to where they can serve an entire church. Very spacious especially being empty. Worrisome. Nevertheless wood furnishings and table tops clean with standard advertising parchment. Utensils and plenty of napkins set. Banchan focused on housemade kimchi assortment. Wow'd at first bite ~ fresh crunch, bright red pepper taste, not overly salty. Tasty on its own! Galbi Tang Soup loaded above the rim! Fresh meat on bone, odorless and non-greasy, salt and pepper on hand to your preference. Delicious and filling. Yuk Gae Jang just as good. Mool Man Doo ~ piping hot, fresh, clean filling, wrapping a nice chewy texture. Delish. Here is what's funny ~ when arriving the spot was empty. During the meal, seats were filled suddenly and the joint was loud. Definitely a late nite fav for locals. Servers hustling and checking on us regularly and attended to our refill requests promptly. Celebrity Wall display shows off the restaurant's reputation and popularity. Came out stuffed and completely satisfied. read more

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Service was memorable here because the waiter gave us some sprouts since we came in with sprouts after an event IYKYK. We were so excited that this restaurant was still open even past midnight and we were still able to have a very late dinner. There was a lot of people when we arrived but there were enough seats for our group. Place was cozy and well lit inside. We ordered a large galbijjm with cheese and tteok. We had it with mild spice level and it was perfect. Came with steamed potatoes and veggies as well. They torched the cheese in front of us and it melted down to a perfect gooey texture. The galbi was so soft and tender paired with the cheese and potatoes. Would definitely order this again. 10/10 read more

Sun Nong Dan - Galbi Jjim Specialty - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Earlier this summer, I visited Sun Nong Dan for the first time. I went to the Koreatown location at around 7:30pm on a Saturday and waited about 30 minutes to get a table, but it was worth the wait. I ordered the #3 (Seok Uh Sulung Tang / Ox Bone Soup with Mixed Meat) [$21.99] with purple rice, which was hearty with all of the meats, yet mild in flavor. The soup was enhanced with the fresh side dishes. Overall, it was a good meal for a cold night. The service was short and fast as the staff was continuously turning tables. The restaurant has a casual vibe and bright interior, and it is good for groups as it does get loud. I'd like to return soon to try more of the menu! read more

Sun Nong Dan - Seok Uh Sulung Tang with purple rice and side dishes - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

3rd time coming in a week .. can't go wrong with smh of the soups! I reccomend #8 Luna took care of us! Best food, best service! read more

Sun Nong Dan - #8 the best!! Good is great! Service is great! Luna took care of us and we will be back! - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My waiteress, Luna, is literally my FAV waitress at Sun Nong Dan! 10/10 would come back again just for her!

I love korea i love what u guys do with cheese and i LOVE GALBI!!! fast service and good portions and i had fun and my friends love it here and the meat is delicious. Kamsamnida and i love the waiter he's so cute. uh oh read more

Sun Nong Dan really doesn't need another review, but it's popular for a reason. I would always come here growing up and was forced to order the ox knee bone soup because it's apparently very healthy and also a hard dish to make and find in the US. I didn't enjoy it too much when I was younger, but I ordered it using free will today and it was a lot better than I remembered! Maybe my taste buds have matured...it's definitely an acquired gelatinous texture but I would recommend you give it a try. All that collagen probably does wonders for your skin! The soup is scalding hot savory bone brothiness. Most people like to add salt because the soup itself is a little plain, but I personally think it's perfect as is, and all the different kimchis they give you balance it out We went for their morning special which is really a great deal- four soup options on their menu for $11.99, you really can't find this anywhere in LA. A lot of the morning crowd were older Korean people, who all looked like they were enjoying their breakfasts and are probably all regulars here. I would definitely be a regular if I lived closer to here, but if you're in the area and willing to wake up early, would definitely recommend! I have to come back to try the galbijjim with cheese here but that seemed a little too crazy to order at 9 AM lol. read more

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Excellent customer service and delicious food! Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and the food was fresh and flavorful. We had a great experience and will definitely be back! read more

Sun Nong Dan - Galbi Jjim with cheese - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Popular and 5 stars for a reason! The team here is incredibly efficient, so even when it's busy, the wait moves fast. This is likely their most spacious location, with plenty of seating to go around. I usually go for the ox knee soup, but this time we shared the beef cheek soup and the #25 (Koh Gabi JJim) with added cheese and rice cakes. The highlight was definitely the tableside torching of the cheese plus it pairs perfectly with the chewy rice cakes! Pro Tip: Valet is available in the lot ($2 lunch / $5 dinner). If you're out of cash, they conveniently accept Zelle at the valet stand. read more

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Great food! Great and fast service. Top notch. Galbi tang is my favorite. And the banchan is delicious! read more

Sun Nong Dan - Galbi Tang - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Only waited outside for less than 15 minutes even when it looked like a long line. Great service, so kind and very fast. Kimchi was truly delicious, I appreciated all the sides. #17 was so yummy. A nice soup broth with super yummy meat that I basically made into a rice bowl with broth seasoned rice. It was so delicious, you can customize it how you want. I wanna try that cheese plate next time! read more

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Great food and service. Our server Luna was attentive and so sweet! Great for family and friends. read more

Sun Nong Dan - Galbi Jjim - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After attending a concert at the wiltern the previous night, I woke up craving some soup. I looked at the places near my hotel, and discovered this place! I went in the morning and got seated immediately with no wait. The restaurant was clean and the staff were diligent. I got the brisket soup as I didn't want something too spicy. They served the soup with some delicious Korean sides. The soup is initially plain so you can adjust the salt level to your taste by adding salt from the mini-salt jar. The soup came with a lot of brisket and a good amount of glass noodles. I had a great time enjoying the meal, and was very full afterwards. This place has great portions of food and sides, and they taste fresh and yummy. This place is wonderful, and I will try to come back to this place next time I come back to LA! read more

Sun Nong Dan - Brisket Soup - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's always open bc it's always time for sun nong dan. Service always hits, ambience is nice, AC hits. Dank. read more

Sun Nong Dan - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lovee sun nong dan. I always go here whenever the weather gets chilly or I'm craving soup. My go-to spot! I always take my out of state friends here too. The wait can be long as it's pretty popular but they have a lot of seatings so it goes by quick. Luna was our server. She's very sweet and attentive, I think all of the servers usually are :) read more

Sun Nong Dan - Galbi Tang - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I picked up Sun Nong Dan after hearing good things about it, and I was pleased with the overall experience. The product is straightforward to use, and it delivered on the basics I was looking for. It fit easily into my routine, and I didn't have to spend much time figuring out how it worked. read more

Luna is the best server ever! YUMMERS Everything is so scrumptious. Galbi Jjim all the way! No Ox tail ‍ read more

I don't understand why this restaurant has received so many positive reviews. The kimchi dishes were far too salty and loaded with MSG. Meanwhile, the soups were incredibly bland; even after adding plenty of salt, they were still unappealing. The service, however, was excellent. read more

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I love the Morning special It became my Sunday routine Other than that, tuk galbi tang is my favvvvv read more

Sun Nong Dan - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Visited: 4/8/26 Soh Muh Ri Gom Tang / Beef Cheek Soup ($19.99) = 5/10 This was pretty expensive for what was served. The soup was extremely bland and lacked the rich, hearty flavor the menu described. They provide salt, pepper, and green onions so you can season it yourself, which is traditional and explained on the menu, but even after adding everything, it still tasted very watered down. The beef cheek was overcooked and didn't have much flavor either. I ended up adding the side dishes, like kimchi, into the soup just to give it some flavor, and that honestly made it much more enjoyable. In the end, I liked the side dishes more than the actual entrée. It being flavorless was also surprising since the food took a while to come out. Parking: There is parking available behind the restaurant. We went late at night, so it wasn't crowded, but I'm not sure how limited parking might be during busier hours. Atmosphere & Service: We were seated in the back of the restaurant near the cleaning supplies, so there was a strong chemical and damp towel smell that made the experience less pleasant. The servers themselves were efficient and helpful, so no complaints there. Just a heads-up that takeout containers cost extra (around $1). The bathroom was clean and pleasant. The restaurant itself was visually appealing, with an Olaf statue outside that I thought was really cute, and traditional Korean-style artwork inside that added character to the space. There was also a security guard present who came off a bit rude and spent most of the time on his phone. read more

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Tysm Brian! Appreciate your service, kind ancestors, amd bringing us a great show with our food. Place has nice and relaxing music choices in the morning. Busy, but calm environment to enjoy a morning soju and meal read more

The best in ktown. Must try if you're looking for something other then kbbq, please explore you're tastes buds and don't be shy to get extra spicy. read more

Always a great place to eat when my friends visit La. The banchan like the kimchi is amazing. And the ribs are so delicious with the cheese torched on top. The service is also great. The servers are attentive and quick. Highly recommend! read more

Sun Nong Dan - Soup Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't typically like sharing bad service experiences because they can be very case by case. However, this was honestly such a bizarre situation. So, my family recently went to this popular Korean restaurant called Sun Nong Dan in Los Angeles. They are a pretty casual Korean restaurant known for their soups and braised beef. We have been loyal customers for over eight years and spent countless meals here - consistently ordering food from Sun Nong Dan even through the pandemic. Thus, it came as such a surprise when my parents came to the restaurant for food and the staff were just so rude. My dad called them out for their rude behavior and he was told to go from the front of the line to the back. He was then told that he looked drunk because he has a red complexion (which is actually due to darker skin from sun damage) despite not drinking anything or smelling of any alcohol. Nara, who claimed to be the manager, then proceeded to threaten my parents that he would call the cops and to get out and to f*** off. My parents were honestly so baffled by this experience. Normally, I would just leave a low rating on Yelp but I thought I would share our experience on social media as well to get the word out there. This kind of service is not just rude but is also demeaning for paying customers. The purpose of this review is to state that just like how restaurants can turn away customers, customers also have other options too. Unsurprisingly, my family will not be back here ever again. Nor will I ever tell any more friends about this place either. read more