The soup truly cleared my sinuses. I ordered it with the abalone, and they only had a medium size available that day. They recommended letting it simmer for about 10 minutes so the abalone could fully cook. When I took a bite of the chicken, it was incredibly soft and fell right off the bone. Eating it with the kimchi made it even better. The kimchi isn't marinated with MSG. You can really taste how fresh, sweet, and crisp both the kimchi and radish are. When I broke the chicken in half, all the rice spilled out. The rice was so soft, especially with the potato mixed in. Service was great too! The servers helped refill our side dishes, and we even ordered some to-go for our family. I highly recommend this place if you're feeling sick. There are plenty of tables, and there was no line when I arrived. Parking was a bit tough since the plaza is busy and you're competing with a lot of other people for spots. read more

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I came here with my out-of-town guests, who chose this place. I didn't know there was a restaurant that specialized in samgyetang, so I was excited to try it. Since this is a samgyetang specialty shop, the menu is limited and mainly focuses on chicken stew. As it was my first time here, I had to try the classic samgyetang. One of my friends ordered the samgyetang with abalone, which intrigued me because I didn't know they were served together. I was curious to see how it would taste. My samgyetang arrived piping hot, and I ordered it at a medium spice level. We also ordered extra rice because we thought drinking soup alone wouldn't be filling enough. However, the soup already contained sweet rice, and it turned out to be very filling. The broth was flavorful, and the chicken was tender. My friend, who ordered the version with abalone, had to wait about five minutes for the abalone to finish cooking in the hot soup. He said the abalone was tasty and was satisfied with his meal. The servers here are mainly Mexican rather than Korean, which surprised me, but the service was adequate and attentive. Parking is easy since the restaurant shares a large parking lot with other shops in the strip mall. Street parking is also available. I would recommend trying the samgyetang with abalone, as it's not something you find everywhere. I'll definitely be ordering that next time! read more

Buil Samgye Tang - Samgyetang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is my go-to whenever I'm feeling under the weather. The interior is casual cozy. They serve barley tea. They provide a unique assortment of ban chan. The chicken meat comes right off the bone, and you'll be given some salt to add to your taste. Food comes out fast. Great spot for a recovery day. read more

Buil Samgye Tang - #1 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tie the season for colds, flus and cold evenings....Quick pick up for my sister and only one tasty comfort food for her when she's feeling under the weather!!! Absolutely delicious and healthy to boot!!! Highly recommended!! read more

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I was in LA for some kbeauty events and realized that it was Chobok (one of the three hottest days of the year) so I quickly looked up a restaurant to eat samgyetang at and came to this place. This restaurant specializes in samgyetang and is usually closed on sundays but opened their doors just for Chobok! The chicken was fall off the bone soft and tender and it was cooked to perfection. It has a lot herbs and the good stuff so it WILL make you sweat. Koreans eat this to prepare for the hot summer days ahead to prep their bodies to fight off the heat by eating sweat inducing meal like Samgyetang! I know their quality and ingredients are top tier because it actually made me sweat a lot. If I eat this at restaurants that don't specialize in samgyetang, I don't sweat. I really wish to go back and eat it. Maybe I will go for Malbok (last of the 3 hot days) since it's a Saturday! read more

Buil Samgye Tang - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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How did I only just now come to this place! I usually don't really crave samgyetang but thank goodness my friend did because otherwise I might have never discovered this gem. I'm raving about this place because not only did I feel so healthy from this meal choice but the service was so kind. It feels like an authentic and cozy spot that I should definitely come to maybe at least once a month or so. There's parking, really well done Korean Sam gye tang, fantastic service, excellent side dishes, and refreshing hot tea (brewed from 10 different ingredients!!). Highly recommend. read more

Buil Samgye Tang - Young yang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This restaurant only prepares samgyetang, and they make it well. They served hot tea with the meal and a small plate of banchan. The restaurant is attached to a parking lot, so there is ample free parking available. read more

Buil Samgye Tang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This tastes like home cooking! This is Chicken soup for the soul! A best seller just like the books back in day. If u kno u kno. I came here because i was feeling under the weather and this jus hit the spot! Served on a boiling korean mini pot/bowl. Is a whole mini chicken with herbs and rice inside. Its soo nutritious and filling and every bite just reminds me of home cooking. Usually you can taste the medicine in the broth with all the different herbs used in other resturaunts I have tried this dish before but here its cooked in perfection. The food is hearty and warms you up especially if you are not feeling well jus drink the soup. They even serve hot tea for free and they serve it with banchan which is refillable. Soo much in one bowl for $21 without tax and even had left overs to take home. There was a charge for take home container. Plenty of free parking since its in an outdoor plaza. The people were super nice and explained the menu. Not crowded during the weekday at night and pretty chill and quiet when my friend and i came. read more

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TLDR: Tasty Samgyetang, attentive staff, and quiet environment. Amazing spot to fulfill your samgyetang cravings in a quiet environment. Leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. :) - - - - - - Samgyetangi s one of my favorite dishes, and I first had it in Korea. As a lover of ginseng and chicken broth, how could I turn this away? The sides here include a normal spread of sides; most tasted as expected, with no notables. At the center of attention were chicken gizzards, so if you're into that, you may be offered more :) For tea, they offer a blend of what I believe is goji berry and ginseng - refreshing and sweet. Their menu is quite a "no frills" petite size, and I had their Han Bang Samgyetang, which is a normal samgyetang with additional shitekae mushroom, goji berry, Angelia gigas, and Liquorice. For an additional $4, I'm not sure if I enjoyed it too much, though trying Liquorice for the first time was interesting. The dish came with a chicken stuffed with rice and sweet potato, too. Salt and pepper are also available to add to your taste preferences. The staff are very attentive, checking in often, and even offered to show me what Liquorice was when I had questions but never asked. With regards to the Hanbang Samgyetang, I felt that it had too much going on. Traditional ginseng and chicken stuffed with rice would be good enough. However, with the addition of all the other ingredients, the flavor profile tilted towards sweet - a tad too sweet. A dish that would have tasted great with a ginseng feature now had too much sugar. If I ever visit again, I'm going for the traditional version! read more

Buil Samgye Tang - HanBang / Han Bang Samgyetang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was told that in life you need to do one thing well and keep at it until it's perfect. This place lives by this motto and never fails to be the best in chicken soup. The chicken is stuffed with sticky rice and it's very tender. The classic soup with ginseng is great but the one with golgi berries and shiitake mushroom is also amazing. Great service and very friendly owner. Love coming here on a cold cloudy day to warm up! read more

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First experience was perfect... Kpop on the TV, clean/peaceful atmosphere, quick service, and delicious bonchon. I highly suggest number one... The light flavors combined with moist chicken and ginseng make for a perfect breakfast. Side note, there is plenty of parking available. I will definitely be back for this energetic soup experience! read more

Really delicious samgyetang. I got the #1 and it had great flavor and was so tender. I like the little palette that the banchan came on. They served a herbal tea. It tasted like burdock and anise and other herbs but it was really good along side the herbal samgyetang. For such a homey taste, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy parking was and how clean of a restaurant it was inside. read more

If you are feeling down and under or need the chicken broth filled for your body...perfect place to grab some Samgye Tang.It's like a medicinal soup,good for your soul.Place has plenty of seating or just take it to go.Service is quick and efficient. read more

Don't skip on this place if you want a healing, nutritious meal. From the tea to the samgyetang to the attentive service and calm homey environment. Everything was great. The soup was rich flavorful with a whole chicken stuffed with typical fillings you would expect in this dish glutinous rice with ginseng root, garlic, jujubes, ginger, and gogi berries. You can really feel the nutrients filling up your body as you consume their food. The soup wasn't watery tasting you can truly taste the hours of dedicated cooking. Even the tea was very HEALING. read more

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Great place for samgyetang. Food was great. There's plenty of parking in this large plaza. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Buil Samgye Tang - #1 samgyetang, banchan, and ginger cinnamon tea - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is consistently delicious! I personally go for the #3 Han Bang Samgyetang! I highly recommend it cause it comes with Chicken Broth Soup Sweep potato, Jujube,garlic, green beans,green onions,sesame,black pepper,sweet rice (just like order #1) but this one has angelica gigas and licorice!! It's soothing and nourishing great when you are feeling sick or cold weather. Been bringing friends over here just cause! The service is fast and they are very personable even though today would've been my 4th time here the owners and staff remember me ^_^ The set up is very spacious! The place is very spacious and accommodating read more

I tried Ginseng Chicken soup a long time ago at other places. But the soup here was the best I've ever had. Owners were nice from the moment I walked in during an early weeknight while their evening rush started. Tables filled up quickly not long after me with families and local regulars, even a group of heads from Anime Expo. The Mom & Pop owners almost looked overwhelmed but service was still done with a smile. I felt so relieved from the cold I was getting over. I would love to eat here at least once a week. Can't wait to try it with Abalone. read more

Hearty samgyetang with tender chicken and a variety of herbs. This restaurant specializes in the traditional soup and offers several versions of the soup. Everything there is clean and sanitized regularly. The warm soup is soothing and satisfying especially in a cold winter night. Service is amicable and attentive. They make sure your tea and side dishes are refilled fast, and I always feel welcome there. read more

Buil Samgye Tang - No. 1 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Buil Samgye Tang is our go-to for something healthy, hearty, and satisfying--especially when we're sick or picking up takeout for older relatives. The menu is simple: the #1 Traditional Samgyetang is always solid, #3 Hanbang with its deeper herbal flavor is perfect when under the weather, and #5 with abalone is a treat. Prices ($20-$30) are fair for the quality, and we love the healthy tea served when dining in. Service has been consistently good, and the space is clean with an old-school modern feel. We often visited on 3rd Street, but this new spot is way better with plenty of free parking. Highly recommend for nourishing Korean comfort food! read more

Buil Samgyetang is a longtime staple that serves the classic Korean chicken soup in its most traditional form. The dish comes with a whole small chicken in your soup, stuffed with rice inside, which makes it hearty and comforting. There are a fair amount of bones, but some have been boiled down so much that you can even eat them if you do not mind. When I went on a Friday afternoon around 3pm it was not busy at all, which made for a calm meal. The food itself was very good, exactly what you would hope for from a place specializing in samgyetang. The service, however, was not great since no one came by to check on us once. Still, for the food alone, Buil Samgyetang is worth visiting if you want an authentic and satisfying bowl of chicken soup. read more

I have been missing samgyetang since our trip to Korea. Let me tell you, this is the best samgyetang I've had in the States. It tastes almost like the beloved samgyetang shop in Busan. So this shop specifically specializes in chicken ginseng soup so if you're looking for other appetizers and dishes, I suggest you go elsewhere. The restaurant is quite large with a private parking lot in front. They have a lot of large tables so this would be a great spot to take a bigger party. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the owner and they seated us promptly. They were so warm and friendly. BTS videos were running in the background which we enjoyed during our meal. I ordered the traditional #1 samgeytang and the first thing you notice is that it comes out PIPING hot. The metal pot keeps the soup warm but also takes a long time to cool down so be careful on your first few bites. I burned my tongue because I was so eager to devour it. The soup broth is herby, light, and more on the bland side.. that is until you add some salt and break down the chicken. That's when all the real flavors come out and blend seamlessly together. The chicken tears apart so effortlessly with just a spoon. You really don't need to use any muscles. The rice quickly becomes porridge and adds that nice starchy addition to the meal. The chicken meat was incredibly tender and soft. There are lots of small bones so do eat carefully. I also enjoyed the bits of sweet potato too. All in all, it was a fantastic dish especially for $20. Each order comes with a tray of small side dishes: raw carrots, jalapenos, onions, kimchi, some kind of chopped meat, radish, and spicy bean paste. The side dishes were very simple yet served as light palate cleansers. At the end of the meal, I laughed and joked that the best part of the meal was the tea. Well, half heartedly it was. The tea was so comforting and delicious. This was the perfect meal after a long rainy drive from the Bay Area. The food was so comforting and the service was so kind and welcoming. Thank you for your hospitality and we will see you next time we visit So Cal! read more

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Perfect healthy and comforting soup for my cold. It helps with your cough, throat, immunity, etc etc We came on a Saturday night and appreciated their huge parking lot that is shared with the plaza. Found a spot right in front! We got to pick our seat and the food didn't take too long to come out. I liked the banchan plate, it was cute and unique. I also liked their herbal hot tea that was ginger and cinnamon (a combo I wouldn't have thought of but it was delicious)!! The soup was delish but it's a chore to pick out the chicken bones so be prepared! I felt they were friendly but not over-friendly like other ratings are saying. read more

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Korea's version of chicken soup with rice and ginseng. Traditionally, Koreans eat samgyetang during the hottest days of summer. But for me, whenever the weather's cold or I start to feel like a cold coming on, I always crave samgyetang. Menu is limited and there's only 3 types of samgyetang. I opted for the Young Yang samgyetang, which was served with ginseng. Clay pot was served piping hot with banchan and some salt to season the broth or chicken. The chicken is stuffed with rice, garlic, jujube date, and sweet potato. Broth is clean and meal was hearty. Banchan adds a refreshing and crunchy bite in between. Service is kind and friendly. Food came out within 10 min of placing my order. read more

Buil Samgye Tang - Inside of the samgyetang: rice, garlic, date, sweet potato - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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There was time when food was people's medicine. The chicken soup in this restaurant continues this tradition.

I walked in there the place was empty however shortly after 4 other couples walked in. If you're looking for great Samgye Tang this place is good but the banchan was meh . Usually there is a better selection . However what they offered was great ..I have a slight cold and when I lived in Korea this was my go to meal! Super nostalgic meal so I'm glad I came. The decore is simple but you don't come here for the decor do you;) FYI it's typical but I thought that I should add they do not serve beer or Soju. Just soda , hot tea and water . read more

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Craving for Chicken Soup and found this restaurant. Only offer Korean Style Chicken Soup - Samgye Tang. That's the whole menu. There are five different style of chicken soup. From basic, without Ginseng, with Ginseng and to the expensive one with fresh Abalone. Ordered the non ginseng one. Typical chicken soup, with cornish chicken, rice inside the chicken with jujube. Good taste. The other one was with Ginseng and fresh abalone. Worth every penny. Very tasty and good for hang over, cold and during weathered health. Good place to have a true chicken soup. They gave you the table salt on the side. Bowl for bones. Service is quite straight forward and fast. Considering there is only 1 menu! Korean Chicken Soup - Samgye Tang! The unique view is the cashier and bus table are two mexican ladies. The two guys cooking at the kitchen are two mexican guys. Simple recipe. Owner and customer trust the people that handling the restaurant. read more

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My friend and I ate dinner at Buil Samgyetang and it was perfect for this week's cold weather. Service was pretty fast because we were immediately seated. My friend ordered a #1 regular Samgyetang while I ordered #3 Han Bang Samgyetang. While both #1 and #3 have ginseng, the difference between the two Samgyetangs is that #3 has more ingredients with goji berries and licorice. Our orders arrived within less than 10 minutes and were even boiling as we were ready to dig in. The chicken was super soft and tender. At first I thought the broth was bland, but I realized that I needed to mix the broth altogether so that I can taste all the ingredients. The ginseng had decent thick slices while goji berries made it a bit sweeter and healthier packed with antioxidants. The rice is found at the bottom and had a porridge-like texture. Little did I realize that I was able to finish most ingredients until the chicken bones were all left. The waitress and owners are very attentive and usually check in at our table. They also have BTS live performances shown on their TV screen (mostly from the You Never Walk Alone and Love Yourself eras). Buil Samgyetang is now my go-to restaurant for Samgyetang in KTown! read more

Buil Samgye Tang - 3) Han Bang Samgyetang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You're not going to get anything here that you'll remember for the rest of your life, but if you're cold, or have a cold, or miss home, or just need some good old comfort food, this place will do just fine. Service is exceptionally friendly. Banchan is merely ok - 2 types of middling kimchi (good radish, sub-par cabbage), raw onion, raw jalapeno, and (happily) chicken gizzards are about it. YoungYang Samgye is your basic chicken soup, with rice and some potato inside of it; next to no salt, and (oddly) not a ton of fat, but still very good. #3 HanBang Samgye Tang is the same but includes way more herbs, ginseng root, and berries, and is highly recommended. Next time I go (and I likely will go again when the situation arises) I'd try the one (#5) that adds the abalone. read more

A Ktown YouTuber: jiujitsean mentioned on one of his videos, that this is the best samgye tang spot, so I tried it out today. I ordered the chicken with abalone, and the entire dish was tender, savory and delicious. I especially liked the sweet rice inside, that had yummy, but subtle herbal flavors, along with chicken and the broth of course. This comfort food has lots of nourishing ingredients that's suppose to cure your cold too. Good service, good food, free parking and spacious. Highly recommend. read more

Buil Samgye Tang - Chicken with abalone - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

buil samgye tang is a small korean restaurant offering traditional samgye tang (Korean chicken soup with rice and ginseng) what i ordered - young yang samgye tang: 9/10 || this is a traditional regular samgye tang - chicken broth soup with ginseng, sweet potato, sweet rice stuffed chicken, and green onions. it came out piping hot as you can see! you can add salt to the broth to your taste level. i was instructed to take the chicken out to let it cool and the meat was so tender. you can dip the chicken in the salt and they offer kimchi, kakdugi (radish kimchi) and some veggies. flavors are simple yet so warming and pleasing to the tummy. my mom always tells me to eat hot when its hot out so thats just what i did! did not disappoint and such good value too ($20). def saving for another hot day!! ig @stephiesmunchiez read more

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The food was good, but the portion was a bit small for me. The service was amazing, I got the extra kimchi I wanted. and the restaurant was not crowded, offering plenty of space! read more

Buil Samgye Tang - side dish - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wife needed hot soup, i needed a hangover cure. After some research, wife found this spot. It was a quiet friday lunch time, just 3 other tables. Upon entering a spanish lady straight greeded us with 100% perfect pronounciation in Korean?! Seated right away and we both chose #5, abalone sam gye tang. Needless to say, wife was satiafied and my hangover was cured in minutes. Rice inside chicken was a bit softer than I remember from those in Korea but this was the closest to authentic samgyetang I found in the states. Side dishes were solid as well, the lady checked on us often and kept refilling the banchans and even the gizzard as well. 10/10 would recommend. read more

The service was so kind and warm! The food is so good for the cold weather!! Such a cozy place

I came across Buil Samgye Tang when Yelp searching for tofu soup places in LA. After reading some reviews, we decided to eat here since it specializes in the one item and it was something new to us. Samgye Tang is ginseng chicken soup. It is traditional Korean soup and meant to be for good health. Did I know that before I decided to eat here? No, I did not. Did I have any idea what I was doing when I did get my food? No, I did not. The banchan had items I wasn't used to seeing (like raw onion, carrot, and jalapeño). It also came out with an extra bowl and another container...after observing others, it seemed like the extra bowl was to scoop your soup into and the taller container was to put bones in; I can't make my previous statement with 100% certainty though. They served hot ginseng tea with the meal, which was very delicious! I had the Young Yang Samgye Tang (number 1 on the menu). It's served with a whole, small chicken. I could see why people would want to eat this when sick, the ginseng seems to give it a medicinal feeling/quality. Hearty and filling. Although I personally didn't love the taste of the soup, I'm glad I experienced trying this Korean dish. read more

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The owner and the staff here serves the food here with so much love. The chicken soup and the price is so worth it. You have to try the food here. It's real authentic Korean Ginseng Soup read more

Buil Samgye Tang - #1 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Have you ever craved something you've never tried? I've never tried samgyetang but I knew it would taste delicious. I came here alone to try it for the first time. The vibes are so warm and comfy. I was very warmly welcomed, order was taken fast and food came quick too. I got the #1 and it was so delicious, it exceeded my expectations. Also, the hot tea is SO GOOD and the best hot tea I've ever had at a restaurant. I am really pleased with the food, service and overall vibe. 5/5 from me! read more

The chicken soup here is the ticket!!! So very very good! It will cure whatever ails you! read more

Buil Samgye Tang - The number 1 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was greeted with warm and welcoming hospitality. The star of the show,for me is the #1 ,it was masterpiece of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender, the broth was rich and savory, and the combination of ginseng, garlic, and other aromatic ingredients created a truly soul-soothing dish. I have been getting them since I discovered the place, I was out of state last year so didn't get one. And yes I notice how small it's gotten but I do understand on why it did. read more

Came here over the weekend with my sister. Quick service, great soup. The soup arrived at the table super hot and the chicken was falling off the bone so easily. It comes with a small dish of things you can add to your soup for more flavor, but the soup as it tastes delicious! This was my first time having a soup like this and I'll have to say that I'm now a fan. I'll definitely be back, especially during the cold winter season. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in ktown now. The soup was really hearty and it had plenty of chicken in it!