A little on the pricey side but I really love this spot for their cold noodles (as found from instagram, thank you instagram). I thought it was so cool they use a beet-based soup to give it that beautiful pink color and the noodles themselves are chef's kiss with both taste and texture! I believe they're acorn noodles in contrast to the usual buckwheat noodles used for naengmyun, and I prefer these tbh because they're thicker and easier to chew. I will say though, my personal favorite dish was their salted pork (mini) ribs because they were absolutely amazing!! They're so simple and clean yet so savory and perfectly tender to eat as a small bite, so I'd def recommend adding that to your order! The restaurant is tucked away and cozy inside + service is nice so would love to come by again^^
Friends took me here whilst I was visiting LA because they have an amazing deal for their seolleongtang - right now, you can get a piping hot bowl for only $9.99! In this economy, you just don't see that price anymore. Despite the budget friendly price, they did not skimp on the portions or quality! In addition to the seolleongtang, we ordered the fried beef covered in egg. We expected it to be crispy but it was quite tender and soft. A great protein-forward choice if that's what you're looking for. Sulga also offers a nice variety of banchan - kimchi, pickled radish, potato, and japchae. I'm not sure how long they'll have this deal going on for, but definitely worth a stop if you're in need of a clean, healing broth. I am definitely curious to try out the rest of their menu as well!
$9.99 brisket soup so good!!! Get another thing so you can get the bomb af banchan!! the potato and japchae are so good. This place had all these elderly Korean grandpas it was legit. Also the male server was really nice. AYCE rice and banchan and tea. Kimchi stew was delicious! I usually don't like the sourness of kimchi but it was so yummy and I ate it with the rice Seafood pancake is also packed with seafood and yummy
As a Korean-American I'm always looking for new Korean spots to try in one of the biggest Koreatowns in the world. However, in the last couple years I've stopped trying new places because I felt jaded by all the disappointing Korean restaurants that spring up that rely more on marketing via social media or gimmicks/flash like setting things on fire or adding cheese to every possible dish. That being said, I was a little hesitant when my mom asked me if I wanted to try this place off of Beverly--there are already a handful of sullungtang spots I frequent and I was on the fence about driving to the other end of Koreatown. But she mentioned it was $9.99 and that was enough for my cheap ass. We parked in the private lot and walked in--the space isn't huge, but definitely not cramped. We were welcomed by two older Korean ladies and were immediately asked if we prefer cold or hot water. We ordered, they promptly brought out kimchi, the dip for the meats, and rice. The soups came out in like five minutes. The food: Kimchi: I don't know if it's because I've been spending a lot of time in OC eating Vietnamese food but the kimchi was pretty good. A lot of places will take the easy route and just season cabbage and serve it immediately and it will taste like just that: cabbage and some spices. Some places try to overcompensate with too many spices and it ends up being too spicy or salty. But when kimchi is seasoned and prepared the right way and it's allowed to ferment, the deep umami flavors are clearly evident. This kimchi is good. The radish kimchi was also nice and fermented. The rice has quinoa in it which gives it a nice, earthly taste. It was a nice touch. The sullungtang was pretty flavorful--I like to taste it before adding anything and they definitely made it an effort to skim the fat so the soup tasted very clean. They give you a sweet soy with Jalapeno that you can dip your brisket in but I'm not much of a sweets guy so I just ate my soup with kimchi. Overall, I would come back, especially at their price point. 9.99 for a bowl of chadol sullungtang is great
Food was great! Service was good. Ambiance was homey. The broth tasted clean and the meat was tender. The pork ribs was seasoned with just the right amount of salt. For the price, portions can be a bit more generous.
I can easily see Sulga House as my go-to spot for their seafood pancake. The texture of the seafood pancake is SPOT ON - crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. And best of all it's thick and packed with seafood. Their beef brisket soup is solid and even better is their current promotion for $10 (dine in) and $11 (take out) as of August 2024. And can we talk about their kimchi and kkakdugi?! Perfectly fermented and super addicting that I can just eat it on its own. Parking is limited to a few spots in the shared lot with liquor store but there is plenty of street parking available right around the corner. Service was great and friendly both times I've been. I'll be back to try their kalbijjim.
My favorite naengmyeon! Sulga is the spot I now recommend to all my friends visiting K-town because of the attentive service, varied banchan, and tasty entrees. I loooove naengmyeon (cold noodles) that I will almost always like them whenever and wherever I order them, but the beets that make the broth uniquely red and the radishes cut into flowers push this particular bowl of naengmyeon to the top of my list. I also really the knee cap soup, short rib soup, and ox tail soup; all of them have such hearty and flavorful yet clean broths and well-cooked vegetables that make even my most vegetable-averse friends satisfied. You can tell that Sulga is a product of passion because the authenticity of the food and the environment makes the whole experience worthwhile. I will continue to stop by whenever I'm in the area!
Naengmyun is certainly different than traditional naengmyuns that you see or get. The acorn noodles are much softer (almost mushy) and thicker than the arrowroot or buckwheat noodles you often get. The broth was pretty good though. I didn't love how they serve the white vinegar in individual souffle cups half filled. It's annoying to have to keep asking for more, wastes plastic, wastes everyone's time, and is more steps between you and enjoying your meal. Just give people the mini bottle / pour dispenser like normal. For the people who love a strong sour noodles. Sullungtang with brisket was on sale for $10 and was milky, deep with flavor after you add your own salt, and satisfying. Banchan were all pretty good too. Kimchi has a strong seafood/fish taste, very nice
Can't go wrong with $10 sul lung tang. The green onion seafood pancake was also good too, but $30 for it is a bit too pricy. A hidden gem, when we got there we were the only ones there. Ambiance was homey. They have a parking lot which is clutch. Service was decent. I felt like our waiter was shy haha.