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My wife and I were in SoCal for a short trip, and our friend suggested we meet her at Sun Nong Dan which was not too far away from where we were staying. The restaurant is in an Asian Strip Mall complex with a lot of different restaurants and a decent sized parking lot. We all ordered different soup. The soups seemed rich but not too fatty or oily. I ordered mine an the medium spice level which still had a good kick to it. We went during lunch time when the place was pretty busy but they were able to take and turn around our orders in a timely manner. My only real complaint was that having soup I got a little messy but that's not the restaurant's fault. There's a lot of Korean options on LA/San Gabriel Valley but we'll add this to our list to return to.
First time trying Sun Nong Dan that wasn't in K-town. Went in a Saturday night around 7:30pm and waited for about 10-15 min and sat right away. They were able to keep the consistency of their sulung tang and galbi jjim! This was the first time we also ordered the mul mandu and will have to start adding this to the rotation. So flavorful and different texture and elements from the soup and stew. Good job SGV! And shout out to Roy and Alex for taking care of us for the night! Also playing BlackPink all night for the blinks Anniversary !
Want Korean at 4 in the morning? You bet! Stopped here for breakfast before catching our flight, and I'm really glad we did. They have breakfast specials for only $12.99, which is a tremendous deal. The service was awesome. Our food came out fast, and they kept checking on us to make sure we had plenty of banchan and hot tea without us having to ask. Tables were clean and welcoming dining area. Our group ordered the Three Meat Deluxe Monster Platter, and wow... the meat was ridiculously tender. The beef back ribs practically fell off the bone, the oxtail was packed with flavor, and the short ribs were some of the best I've had. Everything was cooked perfectly. As a bonus, we had rice cakes added in too! This place is definitely bookmarked for future trips to the LA area. I also found out they have multiple locations, which makes it even better. Looking forward to coming back!
If you're looking for Korean soup just like halmeoni used to make look no further! Sun Nong Dan specializes in several soups that will warm the soul and fire off your tastebuds! Upon moving to LA there's been a few spots I've frequented but I alway come back for the So Mori Gom Tang (beef cheek beef bone stew)! During yesterday's visit our server Alex really was amazing in that he pointed out a few sleeper hits that he told us get slept on! Will need to try the no. 8 next time! The resto is always neat, clean, and the ac is always booming so maybe bring an extra layer! Almost always come by for a late night bowl and you should too!!
My kids love coming here for breakfast! The #1 is perfect for the two of them to share. It comes with four side dishes and your choice of white or purple rice. All the servers are very nice and welcoming. For dinner, the Galbi Jjim is a must-try! We love it with cheese, and you can choose your spice level. We usually go with a 2 or 3 out of 5. So delicious!
This place was BUSY but it was worth the wait!! We were a group of 5 and we had enough time (during a Friday night dinner rush) to head to the cafe next door for drinks before we were called in. Service was surprisingly speedy given how busy it was, and we got refills on everything we asked for. The banchan were delicious so I was eager for the main dish (we got the medium galbi jjim special to share). It was GOOD, and I enjoyed the flavorful meat. I'm not sure what it was about it but something felt a little lacking - perhaps not as much cheese as I expected, especially since you have to pay extra for it. Otherwise, we left very satisfied! And it's always fun seeing blowtorches!
Best place to grab quality Korean food that's open 24/7! I really enjoyed the food here. Everything was really good and I thought the quality of the meat was great. We ordered #21 Won Gi Soo Yook (Vitality Plate with Soup) and it was so much food. It came with beef short rib, oxtail, cheek meat, knee, tripe, honeycomb, and vegetables (INCLUDING MUSHROOMS). I liked that the food came on a little portable gas stove so everything stayed hot while we ate. The purple rice was really good too. This dish is easily big enough for 4 people to share. We had it with the Korean beers (Cass and Terra--one beer is lighter while the other is darker), and it went really well with the food. The side dishes were also really good, especially the kimchi; it's one of the best kimchis I've had so far actually. The restaurant is pretty spacious, but it was packed when we went. I also really liked the music they were playing. They had Korean music mixed with relaxing English songs, which made the atmosphere really nice. Our server Judy was also amazing. She was super attentive and kept checking on us to make sure everything was good. Really appreciated the service. Their restrooms are clean. There's a big, free parking lot shared with many other businesses. Overall, I was really happy with everything we ordered. Good food, good portions, great quality, and great service. This place reminded me of my Korea trip. Definitely coming back again!
I haven had galbi Jim in 20 years. It was amazing very flavorful and hot. The kimchi is on point and also the service
We ordered one Beef Bone Broth with Brisket and one large Galbi Tang for a family of five, and we were all completely stuffed with plenty left over for at least two more meals. The portion sizes here are massive and definitely worth sharing. The bone broth was lightly seasoned, which I actually appreciated since it allowed us to customize the flavor. Adding a little salt and black pepper gave the soup more depth and really brought everything together. This is one of my absolute favorite Korean comfort foods, and I think this location does it perfectly. They also offer one complimentary soup refill, with additional refills available for $4. Parking was easy with plenty of spaces in the structure. Overall, a great spot for a hearty, satisfying meal with generous portions and delicious, comforting flavors.
Went in for dinner and it was very busy inside on a Friday night. Servers were busy handling other customers so it took a while for them to get our order but they were quick with giving us banchan to start off. It was well lit inside and overall clean with staff who were quick with cleanliness and service. I ordered the Ox Tail Soup and I love how it's not too salty to begin with. Adjusted the salt and pepper to my liking. The oxtail meat came in a variety of sizes and they fell right off the bone. The kimchi and pickled radish was fresh and wasn't too spicy maybe with a little kick but well made overall. Overall refreshing, delicious, and fun to eat too. 10/10
Had a great experience at Sun Nong Dan! A big thank you to Jenny for the wonderful recommendation.
Came by again for a weekday night dinner with the family! When we entered our party was already seated in the back, but there was some people hanging around the entrance. We were a big crowd so had to split our large orders to one per table, it was a bit unusual in terms of timing as half our table ordered first and got rice first but we got our orders at the same time except rice was late (after the fire show). It didn't look super busy, they have plenty of tables available despite people waiting in the front, we came for a 5:30pm dinner so only a couple tables were full, however, we had to continuously flag someone to help us. At 6:30pm when the crowd really picked up, service was harder to get. The food was just as delicious, our side ordered nonspicy but somehow my kid found a few beef pieces spit as there was red pepper flakes, I don't remember it being on the nonspicy version. The banchan and rice were great with the meat, I think the nonspicy is much sweeter but I can taste the beef and sauce more since with the spicy version all I feel is pain. Overall, it was a nice dinner, we did have to ask a few times for more drinks and our other tables rice which not sure if they forgot or they took that long.
Mini company event brought me here on a lunch on a Friday and this place continues to not disappoint. We ordered the galbi jim with extra rice cakes and cheese and 7 individual soup orders along with some dumplings. Personally a regular, now the co-workers were all new and never been here before are already talking about coming back lol. Galbi Jim - still amazing, ordered at level one spice, groundbreaking portion as usual and everything was fresh, tender, and bursting with flavor. I personally ordered the Teuk Galbi something soup and with a bit of sesame sauce and salt was a meal in itself. Soup broth is just right hiding the rice noodles, an assortment of onions and tender mouthwatering slabs of rib. The ambiance in here is lively and moderately loud when it's a full house. Ample seating - never have to wait too long and tons of parking. Our server that greeted and took care of us was Alex this run. Alex treated our group like VIPs and just earn this place 5 new regulars as my group was expressing regret not coming here sooner. Alex made the entire experience smooth like a mini vacation rather than just any old restaurant. Will be coming back for lunch also from now on. Other mentions of insane service include Vic ultra friendly and knows exactly what I'm going to order now - my favorite insomnia visits, Ted, Senna(sp?), and Wang. All of them remember us, give us the VIP treatment turning this restaurant into something I look forward to. What's crazy is I see them taking care of everyone around us with equal passion. Benchmark breaking service. Continue to highly recommend this place and yes it's really 24 hours!
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My wife and I were in SoCal for a short trip, and our friend suggested we meet her at Sun Nong Dan which was not too far away from where we were staying. The restaurant is in an Asian Strip Mall complex with a lot of different restaurants and a decent sized parking lot. We all ordered different soup. The soups seemed rich but not too fatty or oily. I ordered mine an the medium spice level which still had a good kick to it. We went during lunch time when the place was pretty busy but they were able to take and turn around our orders in a timely manner. My only real complaint was that having soup I got a little messy but that's not the restaurant's fault. There's a lot of Korean options on LA/San Gabriel Valley but we'll add this to our list to return to. read more
2 months ago
First time trying Sun Nong Dan that wasn't in K-town. Went in a Saturday night around 7:30pm and waited for about 10-15 min and sat right away. They were able to keep the consistency of their sulung tang and galbi jjim! This was the first time we also ordered the mul mandu and will have to start adding this to the rotation. So flavorful and different texture and elements from the soup and stew. Good job SGV! And shout out to Roy and Alex for taking care of us for the night! Also playing BlackPink all night for the blinks Anniversary ! read more
Want Korean at 4 in the morning? You bet! Stopped here for breakfast before catching our flight, and I'm really glad we did. They have breakfast specials for only $12.99, which is a tremendous deal. The service was awesome. Our food came out fast, and they kept checking on us to make sure we had plenty of banchan and hot tea without us having to ask. Tables were clean and welcoming dining area. Our group ordered the Three Meat Deluxe Monster Platter, and wow... the meat was ridiculously tender. The beef back ribs practically fell off the bone, the oxtail was packed with flavor, and the short ribs were some of the best I've had. Everything was cooked perfectly. As a bonus, we had rice cakes added in too! This place is definitely bookmarked for future trips to the LA area. I also found out they have multiple locations, which makes it even better. Looking forward to coming back! read more
If you're looking for Korean soup just like halmeoni used to make look no further! Sun Nong Dan specializes in several soups that will warm the soul and fire off your tastebuds! Upon moving to LA there's been a few spots I've frequented but I alway come back for the So Mori Gom Tang (beef cheek beef bone stew)! During yesterday's visit our server Alex really was amazing in that he pointed out a few sleeper hits that he told us get slept on! Will need to try the no. 8 next time! The resto is always neat, clean, and the ac is always booming so maybe bring an extra layer! Almost always come by for a late night bowl and you should too!! read more
18 days ago
My kids love coming here for breakfast! The #1 is perfect for the two of them to share. It comes with four side dishes and your choice of white or purple rice. All the servers are very nice and welcoming. For dinner, the Galbi Jjim is a must-try! We love it with cheese, and you can choose your spice level. We usually go with a 2 or 3 out of 5. So delicious! read more
This place was BUSY but it was worth the wait!! We were a group of 5 and we had enough time (during a Friday night dinner rush) to head to the cafe next door for drinks before we were called in. Service was surprisingly speedy given how busy it was, and we got refills on everything we asked for. The banchan were delicious so I was eager for the main dish (we got the medium galbi jjim special to share). It was GOOD, and I enjoyed the flavorful meat. I'm not sure what it was about it but something felt a little lacking - perhaps not as much cheese as I expected, especially since you have to pay extra for it. Otherwise, we left very satisfied! And it's always fun seeing blowtorches! read more
1 month ago
Best place to grab quality Korean food that's open 24/7! I really enjoyed the food here. Everything was really good and I thought the quality of the meat was great. We ordered #21 Won Gi Soo Yook (Vitality Plate with Soup) and it was so much food. It came with beef short rib, oxtail, cheek meat, knee, tripe, honeycomb, and vegetables (INCLUDING MUSHROOMS). I liked that the food came on a little portable gas stove so everything stayed hot while we ate. The purple rice was really good too. This dish is easily big enough for 4 people to share. We had it with the Korean beers (Cass and Terra--one beer is lighter while the other is darker), and it went really well with the food. The side dishes were also really good, especially the kimchi; it's one of the best kimchis I've had so far actually. The restaurant is pretty spacious, but it was packed when we went. I also really liked the music they were playing. They had Korean music mixed with relaxing English songs, which made the atmosphere really nice. Our server Judy was also amazing. She was super attentive and kept checking on us to make sure everything was good. Really appreciated the service. Their restrooms are clean. There's a big, free parking lot shared with many other businesses. Overall, I was really happy with everything we ordered. Good food, good portions, great quality, and great service. This place reminded me of my Korea trip. Definitely coming back again! read more
We ordered one Beef Bone Broth with Brisket and one large Galbi Tang for a family of five, and we were all completely stuffed with plenty left over for at least two more meals. The portion sizes here are massive and definitely worth sharing. The bone broth was lightly seasoned, which I actually appreciated since it allowed us to customize the flavor. Adding a little salt and black pepper gave the soup more depth and really brought everything together. This is one of my absolute favorite Korean comfort foods, and I think this location does it perfectly. They also offer one complimentary soup refill, with additional refills available for $4. Parking was easy with plenty of spaces in the structure. Overall, a great spot for a hearty, satisfying meal with generous portions and delicious, comforting flavors. read more
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Went in for dinner and it was very busy inside on a Friday night. Servers were busy handling other customers so it took a while for them to get our order but they were quick with giving us banchan to start off. It was well lit inside and overall clean with staff who were quick with cleanliness and service. I ordered the Ox Tail Soup and I love how it's not too salty to begin with. Adjusted the salt and pepper to my liking. The oxtail meat came in a variety of sizes and they fell right off the bone. The kimchi and pickled radish was fresh and wasn't too spicy maybe with a little kick but well made overall. Overall refreshing, delicious, and fun to eat too. 10/10 read more
6 days ago
Had a great experience at Sun Nong Dan! A big thank you to Jenny for the wonderful recommendation. read more
Came by again for a weekday night dinner with the family! When we entered our party was already seated in the back, but there was some people hanging around the entrance. We were a big crowd so had to split our large orders to one per table, it was a bit unusual in terms of timing as half our table ordered first and got rice first but we got our orders at the same time except rice was late (after the fire show). It didn't look super busy, they have plenty of tables available despite people waiting in the front, we came for a 5:30pm dinner so only a couple tables were full, however, we had to continuously flag someone to help us. At 6:30pm when the crowd really picked up, service was harder to get. The food was just as delicious, our side ordered nonspicy but somehow my kid found a few beef pieces spit as there was red pepper flakes, I don't remember it being on the nonspicy version. The banchan and rice were great with the meat, I think the nonspicy is much sweeter but I can taste the beef and sauce more since with the spicy version all I feel is pain. Overall, it was a nice dinner, we did have to ask a few times for more drinks and our other tables rice which not sure if they forgot or they took that long. read more
Mini company event brought me here on a lunch on a Friday and this place continues to not disappoint. We ordered the galbi jim with extra rice cakes and cheese and 7 individual soup orders along with some dumplings. Personally a regular, now the co-workers were all new and never been here before are already talking about coming back lol. Galbi Jim - still amazing, ordered at level one spice, groundbreaking portion as usual and everything was fresh, tender, and bursting with flavor. I personally ordered the Teuk Galbi something soup and with a bit of sesame sauce and salt was a meal in itself. Soup broth is just right hiding the rice noodles, an assortment of onions and tender mouthwatering slabs of rib. The ambiance in here is lively and moderately loud when it's a full house. Ample seating - never have to wait too long and tons of parking. Our server that greeted and took care of us was Alex this run. Alex treated our group like VIPs and just earn this place 5 new regulars as my group was expressing regret not coming here sooner. Alex made the entire experience smooth like a mini vacation rather than just any old restaurant. Will be coming back for lunch also from now on. Other mentions of insane service include Vic ultra friendly and knows exactly what I'm going to order now - my favorite insomnia visits, Ted, Senna(sp?), and Wang. All of them remember us, give us the VIP treatment turning this restaurant into something I look forward to. What's crazy is I see them taking care of everyone around us with equal passion. Benchmark breaking service. Continue to highly recommend this place and yes it's really 24 hours! read more
13 days ago
Service is always great! The food hits, and the restaurant is always clean. What more can you ask for?! read more
13 days ago
Food is always great and the service is always amazing. We order the same every time and always are very satisfied with it. Highly recommend for late night meals. read more
2 months ago
Came here solo at almost 12am and it was still popping on a Saturday. I had to wait for 20-30 mins and it seems that there were not enough staff to handle the crowd. I ordered the beef soup with dried cabbage and I never had this back in the Bay Area. I think the dried cabbage taste was a bit overpowering(100%my personal preference) so if I come next time I'll try their other dishes. This place is very spacious and staff tried their best. I noticed there was water dripping from the pipe on the ceiling and somehow no one (or seem not to)give a damn about it haha! read more
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Calling all meat lovers! I love how clean the broth tastes and the meat comes through with its natural sweetness. Good size parking lot - within a plaza with an Asian supermarket and other eateries. It might look busy at first but the wait goes by pretty fast. Great place for groups. read more
5 months ago
Still a regular here but usually late night/early morning with Vic and Cenna taking care of us. This time, however, my work group decided to meet here for our team lunch on Friday coming from as far as the valley and Orange County. Luckily, Alex who usually works nights, happened to be pulled in for lunch and he took phenomenal care of us. We had seven people and the place was half full with only a few servers and he didn't miss a beat. We shared a galbijjim and everyone got a variety of individual soups. It was a hit with everyone and they were all very content with the casual atmosphere and the belly satisfying food and flavors. Per usual, quality, taste, portions, and service are all top notch. We're never disappointed when we come here and it was the perfect spot to entertain our group. Shout out to the usual band of wonderful staff. read more
13 days ago
This Sun Nong Dan NEVER MISSES. I love their sulung tang and usually get either the beef soup fat removed, beef brisket, assorted meats, or beef cheek. They're honestly all really good and I especially love their sides. It's usually pretty cold inside the restaurant so even on a hot summer day the sulung tang hits. This location is also way less crowded than their other LA locations. Service is also good, the servers are always nice! read more
5 months ago
I've been to sun nong dan a few times and I really enjoy it! This most recent time, we got the galbi jjim with cheese on top - so good! It's so yummy with purple or white rice. It's definitely comfort food and makes me feel so warm and cozy eating it. I highly recommend it on a cold day especially. I loved the potatoes, carrots, rice cakes as well as the ribs of course. Also very cool They also give you side dishes to enjoy, unfortunately I didn't get any photos but there were a few things..I liked the kimchi! Service was great. I feel like the galbi jjim took awhile to serve, but that's understandable. They cut off the meat for you as well as torch the galbi jjim which is a great photo/video op time! There are also some lollipops if you want a dessert - my niece and nephew love this part haha. Ambiance is open spacing and lots of seating. It's definitely more casual than fancy, but a good place if you've been dating for awhile or to catch up with a friend. You can definitely have a large party here and since it's open 24 hours it's great for late nights! read more
5 months ago
Every time we drive down from the Bay Area to LA, this is the first stop. The galbitang broth is crystal clear but don't let that fool you, the beef flavor is deep and serious, the kind that only comes from hours of proper cooking. They serve the beef two ways, sliced and on the bone, which makes the whole bowl a multisensory experience. We always build it with purple rice, goji berries, and mushrooms, then drag everything through the dipping sauce with fresh onions and peppers. Generous portions and great value. Service is hit or miss depending on how busy they are, and when it's packed the place gets loud and chaotic, bright lights and wall to wall tables. But open 24/7 means you can always find a quieter window. A family staple every time we hit LA. read more
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Today Wang and crew really took great care of our table! This place is always hopping for dinner with a wait out the door but the team is always good at flipping tables between guests to get new folks in. They are great at refills for the ba-chans and drinks. ALWAYS a great meal when we come. Tip: get a Galbi Tang while you wait for the Koh Galbi Jjim- soups are pretty fast here. If you love cheese on the Koh Galbi Jjim bring out your phones for the show! read more
Open 24 hours! Great for late night meals and get together with friends. Can get busy at times but they move things along pretty well. Service is friendly and efficient. Good size restaurant and seating area, despite being busy at times. Their food is delicious. You can order for yourself, such as the tang broths or share a Galbi Jjim with your party. A lot of parties get it with the cheese on top of their Galbi - definitely Instagram worthy when they pull out the flame blower. Personally think it tastes great without, but you can't go wrong either way. One of the few places that open 24 hours AND serves great food. Check it out! read more
20 days ago
The food is just as good as the LA locations and I like that theres plenty of space, it's our late night spot and they never miss. The servers are always friendly as well, Alex was very attentive of us and checking up on us. Always hits, will always come back!! Also the music is good read more
Came here 11:30pm after a movie, one of few places other than Denny's that were still open. (Even the good ol' 24-hour ABC Cafe in MPk closes at 1:00am now.) Ordered #8 Galbi Tang (beef rib and brisket soup). The clear broth is excellent and comes with glass noodle. The banchans are some of the best I've had -- cabbage kimchee, radish kimchee, and green chive kimchee (my fave!) The only con is the tough beef ribs. Loved the tender brisket slices. read more
02/14/26 Saturday We called to order before 10:30 AM and go there around 10:28 AM. Order was ready by the time we arrived. We paid when we picked up. #13 Yuk Gae Jang was kinda oily and pretty spicy. Still tasty. Umami packed. I diluted it a bit at home by adding more meat and veggies. #4 Do Ga Ni Tang - the meat was a little rancid and some chunks were very tough. It's like they used old cooked meat and reheated it for me + some cuts not long enough cooking time. The creamy broth was still consistent and delicious though. Very jiggly when chilled so we know it's full of collagen! Surprised and happy they haven't raised the prices for their breakfast special. Still $11.99 + $1 for takeout. The only downside to takeout is that you can't get refills on your sides. read more
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San Gabriel, CA 91776
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Is it open on holidays, today Christmas eve?
Yelp says they are going to re open on 10/01/22 but they're still closed. Any idea when we can expect them to reopen? Dying for some sullung tang!
Have you tried Yuk Dae Jang in SG for SL soup? https://yelp.to/lYz5miibTtb
When will the San Gabriel location reopen after renovations?
2 weeks via a worker from inside.
Are u guys open or temp. close?
Do they sell their kimchi by itself and sweet spicy soy sauce for dipping?
No it's provided free
Does this place sell their banchan and limo his by the Jar?
Are you open during this COVID-19 period?
Yes, only for Takeout and some delivery platforms. We will be offering more options shortly. Thank…
What time is the breakfast and is there a menu?
Hi and thanks for the questions! Breakfast specials run until 10:30am sharp daily.…
Are they only open on Saturday and Sunday now?
No...we are currently remodeling our kitchen...thanks for the inquiry.
Is there a working phone number? ? NVM I went inside and they told me that their phones are broken.
Yes 626-286-1234, it's for the San Gabriel location there usually busy
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