I love Sun Nong Dan. It's all about the giant pot of Galbi Jjim ribs. The beef ribs are so good and they are marinated perfectly in a giant pot of sweet oil, potatoes, and peppers. They bring it out with a giant pile of cheese and melt it on top with blow torchers, which is always a crowd pleaser. The pickled side dishes are great. My girl got some mochi soup which was way more than we needed, but I know she enjoyed it. There is often a wait, but the staff is friendly. It's always a very high energy environment. Giant plates and carts of meats being wheeled around. I think at this point I have tried every location. Very good place. read more

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If only the Bay area can have a 24/7 korean broth place, I would be happy. I was in the area to grab some coffee and noticed that there was a breakfast deal: soup, rice, 3x different kimchi and some soy pickled onions/jalapenos. Portion is generous (tons of meat) and everything is packed separately. Wish #1 had some tendons or offals, but the brisket was tender. Hands down would go back to try the other things off the menu. 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

Sun Nong Dan - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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As a Korean, I rarely eat Korean food in the SGV. It's just not as good as Ktown LA or Buena Park. But sometimes you gotta get what you can get. The food at SND is 3.5 stars. The entrees and banchan are oil-ier and thicker (the sauces) than I'm used to, so the food feels heavy and not the highest quality. But big thank you to our server Tim. He was so sweet and helpful. He made our dinner last night more enjoyable and warm. Restaurant is super noisy fyi. read more

Best breakfast deal in SGV! They have specials for 4 soups till 10:30 AM. The soups come out piping hot. The meal also comes with banchan and refills, rice (white or brown) and barley tea. Place is clean with plenty of parking and open 24 hours. A must visit! read more

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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

Sun Nong Dan - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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

Sun Nong Dan - Ox Tail Soup (below) and Teuk Galbi Tang (above) with Steamed Dumplings - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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

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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

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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

Sun Nong Dan - Koh Galbi Jjim Specialty - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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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

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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

Sun Nong Dan - I believe this is the galbi jjim with cheese - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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

Sun Nong Dan - #7 beef brisket soup - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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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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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

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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

Sun Nong Dan - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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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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Galbi-jjim is the best here! We get the large and that happily feeds 6 people. Ordered the sul lung tang & yukgaejang, each seasoned well and and rich in flavor. read more

Sun Nong Dan - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Came here and ordered a large size of Galbi Jjim to share for 4 people. It comes with 4 rice and you can choose from white or purple grain rice (recommend purple). Large portion is good for 4-5 people depending how much each person eats. If you add cheese for an extra cost you can see how they melt it. Ban chan or side dishes are complimentary and included. When you finish you can ask for me. We like to mix it in with our galbi jjim. Water or barley tea options are complimentary. Water tasted like good filtered water. Free and easy to find parking in parking lot. Restaurant is clean with good air conditioning. Lots of indoor seating. Highly recommend. read more

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Like many mentioned service is their greatest downfall. Had to flag down every time we need anything and even some of our requests for refills were unfilled. Tried their number 7 soup and it was very good, well flavored and nourishing. Ordered number 25 medium with cheese and rice cakes. The dish is good but it's a huge dish. After a while it just gets overwhelming to finish. read more

24/7 is perfect because you can come here after drinking to sober up. Soupy things are always the best cure. I also love the leek? kimchi. I am still getting number 7 but my friend love their sulong tang. I feel like that one is too plain but thats why you have to add the salt. Did they give less food than before? Not sure but from my pictures it seems like they did. Anyway still one of my favorite spots to go to. read more

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This was a disappointing experience from start to finish. We sat for 10 minutes unattended. Like others have mentioned service is very slow. Both Sam, a middle aged Korean lady I assume is a manager, and Winter, a Korean man who clearly didn't want to be there, were dismissive and completely avoided our table yet served other tables that came after us. The restaurant was pretty empty so it was even more obvious they didn't want to serve us. The biggest issue was finding a piece of hair in my oxtail soup. When I brought it up, I was told it was "part of it". They offered a replacement reluctantly and by that point I had already lost my appetite couldn't trust I wouldn't find another piece of hair since it's "part of it". The broth was bland and lacked richness. Side dishes were bland too especially the kimchi. read more

Food - yummy, very flavorful Service - quick. got what we need without having to ask twice Ambiance - spacious and bright there's a handwritten sign inside saying they're open 24/7...? read more

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Recently went to this Sun Nong Dan location as it's the closest to me! Well lit, clean and plenty of staff support, at least that's what it seemed like, but it was more bussers than server I think. We were seated in the center aisle and I couldn't help but wonder if that's why our service was lacking. After being seated, we had to flag down staff everytime from taking our order, to asking for to-go containers, to asking for the bill. On top of that, it almost seemed like our table was just not in sight for any servers so it would take a long minute of us raising our hand for someone to notice. We even had to just get up and get somethings ourselves. Onto the food: The soups here are amazing. All the ones we tried (bone broth and spicy) were soothing, good portion of toppings, and just hitting on those rainy days. We also of course ordered the infamous braised short ribs (no cheese), and compared to other times/locations I've had it, this time lacked a bit. The meat was tender, but the pieces were cut so uneven and a good amount of bone pieces that barely had meat on them. The rice cakes and potatoes were too soft, where the potatoes were melding into mash potatoes in the sauce. I also personally wish there was more sauce this time. I would still consider dining here cause it's the closest location to me, but some things to be mindful of and hope my next visit is more on par to the other locations! read more

Sun Nong Dan - Galbi Jjim Specialty - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Food was SO SO good !! Our server Winter was so attentive to our needs during our meal -- asking for refills on banchan and drinks. Come here for their lunch soup deals for $12.99 -- highly recommend their yang ji sulung tang . I was surprised with the amount of the meat they gave per serving . I been to Korea a few times and I feel like their soups suit my taste buds here a lot more (: read more

I order take out here and come here pretty often! Food: I always tend to order the galbi tang. It tastes very flavorful for me. I sprinkle a little bit of salt and that's enough for me. The meats are always so tender and easy to chew. The sides are always so amazing! The pickled banchans are my favorite! They are generous with the portions. It hits differently after work or on a cold day. Service: You will get seated quickly as the restaurant itself is pretty big. They take your order pretty quickly and it doesn't take too long for the food to come out. Parking: There's a free parking lot BUT it's pretty hard to find a spot as they share it with many other stores around the plaza. Overall: 4.5/5; Everything tastes homey and delicious usually. It can be a little loud so may not be too ideal to catch up with friends here [?]. Free water is provided. I will hopefully get to order again real soon! read more

Sun Nong Dan - Galbi Tang - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

My wife, who sometimes assumes everyone in the SGV speaks Mandarin, was met with a rude response when she tried to speak Chinese to our server. He stated he didn't speak Chinese and rolled his eyes. Another instance involved her asking for water, to which he responded with his back turned. We felt the service was poor and unsatisfactory. However, the food was delicious! We ordered the large #25 Koh Galbi Jjim ($119.99), which contains braised beef short ribs, back ribs, and oxtail. We opted for the soy sauce because our son was with us, and the staff recommended it to avoid the food being too spicy for him. I considered ordering extra rice cakes, but was told they are included, so we skipped it. We added cheese ($8) and they made a show of it by melting it with a torch - quite the photogenic moment! The meat was excellent and very tender, and the soy marinade was a nice, sweet flavor that everyone in our party enjoyed. Our son especially loved the gooey cheese mixed with his meat, carrots, and potatoes. The large portion was more than enough for the three of us, with plenty of leftovers. I even enjoyed it as leftovers for the next two days - it's great in a taco! I'm leaning towards a 4-star rating, as the food was excellent, despite the somewhat high price. However, the service was definitely a problem. With better service, this place would easily be a 5-star experience. We'll definitely be back for the #25 Koh Galbi Jjim; my wife and I want to try the spicy version next time we go without our son. The poor service we received, though, makes us consider trying a different Sun Nong Dan location. read more

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I came here for both breakfast and lunch! I had their ox knee tang for breakfast and the soup was good but the meat was all tendon so if you like chewy tendon then you will like it. I like the lunch where i had the #25 which had galbijim and two other meats. We added on cheese and rice cakes which i think makes it so much better. It comes with 3 bowls of rice. read more

Sun Nong Dan - Koh Galbi Jjim Specialty - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Nice place with great korean cuisine! The beef galbi jim is a must try at this place. A medium one can easily feed 3 or 4 people. It comes with beef ribs, potatoes, carrots, green onions, white onions, rice cakes, and a sweet and spicy sauce. The cheese is optional, but highly recommended. When the dish comes out, they take a blowtorch and melt the cheese down. The dish also comes bubbling hot, so be careful to take your time eating it as to not accidentally burn your tongue haha. The beef ribs are tender, and have just the right amount of chew to it. The veggies are tender and the sweet and spicy sauce binds the whole dish together. Comes with your choice of purple or white rice. I also tried the oxtail sullung tang, which was very comforting. The noodles were soft and the meat was tender. The bone broth was very cozy and had a nice beefy flavor to it. Oddly reminds me of vietnamese congee. Service was pretty good, despite it being so busy when I came to dine at this location. I love that this location is open 24/7, so this is a nice spit to go to for a late night dinner. The interior is clean and bright. read more

I haven't been to this location in a while and boy did it not disappoint. The restaurant is clean. Everyone is friendly and the food is on point. We ordered two soups and the large Koh Galbi Jjim with cheese and everything was delicious and came out speedy. The service was top-notch as they refilled all the banchan without asking. Our server specifically, Winter, was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back! read more

Food this good available 24/7 should be illegal! Love / hate that I don't live near a Sun Nong Dan location. Great for groups- portions are huge and meant for sharing. Wait times can be on the longer side. It's about 30 mins after you order that you're most likely to get the food on your table. But it's well worth the wait! We got their speciality dish koh galbi jim with short ribs and ox tail, with potatoes, green onions, carrots, onions, and rice cakes. Highly recommended with the cheese add on- they flame it up at the table. We also got an order of the beef intestines, honeycomb, tripe stir-fried with whole garlic, jalapeños, and onions. Both dishes were delicious! So much food I can't believe we finished it all. read more

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My first time eating here finally tried it and the food was delicious!!!! Service was great and the vibe here is welcoming. Lots of room but I heard it gets really packed evening time wait is about an hour or so. The soup is marked with a star means you need to flavor it the ones without already has flavor. I got the #8 and I'm so happy with my pick it was amazing. We will try the plate next time cause it's a bit pricey but worth it if you share with 4 plus people. read more

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Didn't even know there was Sun Nong Dan located in San Gabriel until my friend called for a dinner here. Since our other two friends hadn't been to Sun Nong Dan before, of course we had to get the galbi jjim. Well, specifically, we got the Koh Galbi Jjim since it had oxtail on top of braised beef short ribs and back rib. And of course, you must get it with the cheese! So I actually had this at the Rowland Heights location and wasn't impressed. But this galbi jjim actually suited my taste palette. I don't know what it was, but this really was significantly better. Perfect blend of savory and sweet! Also had the Galbi Tang (the beef short rib soup). This is where I knew it was vastly different than the Rowland Heights location, because it actually came with mushrooms and green onions and was already perfectly salted. Honestly, I would come here just for this since it's such a light meal. Service is as what you would expect of any Asian place. But they are very responsive when you flag them down. Parking does kinda suck here, especially during prime time hours. Even the fact that it is a huge parking lot doesn't mean much. Overall, the San Gabriel location really flipped my opinion on Sun Nong Dan. Maybe they're not all the same after all. read more

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There's never a bad time to go to SND to satisfy your galbi tang or galbi jjim cravings whether you're eating it alone or sharing with others. This place is the best because it doesn't matter when you're craving SND; they're always open! The whole ambiance in addition to the delicious food sums up to a satisfying comfort meal. I usually come here once a month and for good reason. Although it usually gets busy around dinner time ~1900, there's always plenty of seating and I typically get helped pretty quickly. I wish they had service buttons to call for help, but regardless the service is fast and attentive. As for the food, this time around I got the #8. The broth was delicious and didn't need any adjustments! They're very generous with their meat servings, which justifies the price. I would definitely recommend the galbi tang if you're here alone. Try out the galbi jjim if you have more mouths to feed! Overall, I loved my experience at SND read more

Sun Nong Dan - Teuk Galbi Tang - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Alex was great!! Food was amazing and prepared quickly even though it was busy. Service was quick as well read more

Sun Nong Dan - Korean Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This place is my favorite spot for korean food in the sgv. Their dishes always come out piping hot and the broth is always so yummy. Also love that they are open 24/7 and their breakfast special is such a steal! read more

The meat quality and quantity of pieces of meat has gotten worse and worse. Sucks because the price point is pretty high ~$100 for a large and the pieces have to be cut off and there's very little meat and SO much bone. Flavor is still good but man I might have to start looking for alternatives although this has been my go to place for galbijim read more

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So sooo delicious! We went during the breakfast special from 6:00-10:30 a.m., when items #1, #4, #12, and #13 are only $11.99 - an unbeatable deal you honestly can't find anywhere else. I ordered the #4, which is ox knee soup, and it was amazing. If you're a fan of cartilage, this dish is basically made for you: rich, gelatinous, and incredibly flavorful. The meal comes with all the banchan sides, with unlimited refills, of course. Once we ordered, they brought out hot barley tea, which was so comforting and delicious. Everything about this meal was perfect - it it was hearty, satisfying, and especially comforting on a rainy day. It really hit the spot. There are plenty of tables inside, so I doubt you'd ever have to wait. Plus, the restaurant is open 24/7, which is perfect for late-night cravings or early-morning breakfasts. I absolutely loved this place and would definitely recommend it. read more

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It has been years since I've been back here and during this time, it looks like they also changed the interior quite a bit so it's more spacious. We had a large party of 11 with 3 kids and they were able to accommodate us pretty easily. We did go at 11:30am on a weekend so think we just got ahead of the lunch rush. The food was delicious. We ordered a medium Galbi Jjim, Chadol Soo Yook, and Seok Uh Sulung Tang for our large group. Initially when the food came out, we thought we under ordered but we ended up having a ton of leftovers. I'm huge on soups so both the soo yook and tang were hits for me. If you run low on broth for the soo yook, you can ask to add more which we had to do for ours. This was the first time I had ever tried galbi jjim and it was incredible. Highly recommend! As for the banchans, they only had 4 types here - kimchi, radish, chives, and onions. As for the service, I had mixed feelings about it, hence the 4 stars. Maybe it was because we had such a large party but our server looked grumpy the whole time. Sometimes he wouldn't really even acknowledge our request and would just walk away. Service felt a bit similar to what you would experience at a Hong Kong cafe. Despite that, we still got all our food and banchan refills in a timely manner. read more

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If you're in need of something brothy or something meaty, look no further! Pro tip if you don't want something too heavy, order the clear broth soup and have the meats with a bite of Banchan, chefs kiss*. The meats are almost all cooked to perfection. However, I wished the oxtail was a little more tender and fatty. read more

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