I visited Eighth Street Soondae again this past weekend, and maybe because it had been a while, everything tasted even better and the whole experience felt even more enjoyable. Among all the soondae‑gukbap places in LA, this is the one I love the most. I've been a regular for almost 20 years, and the owner and staff are always incredibly kind. They use only fresh ingredients, the kimchi is fantastic, and the place has the warmth of a home‑cooked meal. They always greet me so warmly and with such genuine smiles that it makes me want to visit even more often. The parking lot is a bit small and tight, which can be inconvenient, but aside from that, it's a restaurant I truly cherish. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've heard really good things about this place and been meaning to try 8th street soondae forever and I'm glad I did! The soondae definitely didn't disappoint! The soondae is soft, chewy and doesn't have the funk. We got the family platter, the soondae soup, the spicy goat soup and the bulgogi. They were all good, though the soondae is definitely the star. Decent service and big portions. Parking can be a little challenging and lots of people double park in the tiny parking lot. We got lucky and came on a Sunday right before the dinner rush and managed to snag a spot. Come early if you want to avoid the crowd! read more

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For over 30+ years, the gold standard for Korean Blood Sausage ~ so clean in taste and no odor, perfect texture, kimchi slightly sour with a fresh crunch. The ladies are OGs and keeps the joint authentic. You come here for sausage and dotn expect anything else. Parking is horrible with only a handful of of spaces. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Storefront in the corner. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So homey and authentic! You know it's good when the place is bustling with Korean elderly and office workers. I loved how deep the soup tasted and how fresh the side dishes were. There is limited parking in front of the restaurant. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Soondae Soup / 순대국 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the best soondae you can get in ktown. My family and I have been going here since I was a small child and still hits every time. Many regulars come to solo dine and order the soondae soup (#3) but I like to get the small soondae plate with soy noodles. Service is great and restaurant is always clean. Ban chan always so good too. If you love soondae you must try this spot. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Soondae Plate (small) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had been wanting to try this place for a while and I finally see the hype! I'm fairly new to eating soondae, and this was the most enjoyable experience I've had. I see why it's the ultimate comfort food. I liked that it came with pig ear, which I never had before, and enjoyed this for its texture. We got the large soondae combo, which was more than enough for two people. The soup that came with the combo was delicious and paired nicely with everything. read more

8th Street Soondae has long been known as the most famous and best soondae spot in LA. Whenever I crave soondae, this is the place I've always come to over the years. On Saturday, November 15, my family and I came here for lunch and had the soondae soup. On a rainy day, the warm broth and delicious soondae tasted absolutely perfect. The kimchi and kkakdugi here are also really, really good. And, all of servers were very nice. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Holly sh1t. This place is hands down the best freaking soondae soup place I have ever had in my life and I am not speaking as some American born Korean but someone straight from Seoul. Like lord oh mighty - this place's soondae is so authentic and the best that I absolutely hate getting soondaegookbap at other spots. Hands down the best place that gives me mom and pop shop vibes. It is a known fact that they have the best soondae in all the world. No other places in Seoul has ever even gotten close to Eighth soondae. Like lord the service is amazing and the food is on fire.... read more

I have been coming here for years and they are always so consistent. Best soondae/soondaeguk in ktown. The people who work here are very nice too. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - April 2026 menu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Soondae might not be my personal favorite, but this place seemed like a great place to try it. A green flag for this place was that the servers spoke mostly Korean and the customers were also mainly Korean. We tried the soondae combo (5/5 the large is very large), a soybean paste stew (5/5), and the fish (5/5 very tender). Great home-y place for soondae! read more

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The soondae delivers what this Koreatown institution built its reputation on: real blood sausage made with cow's blood, glass noodles, and vegetables stuffed in hog casings. But you're getting standard stuff you usually can find in supermarkets. Truly. Nothing wrong with that, but don't expect artisanal technique. The sausage absorbs flavors well from the two dipping sauces - salt mixture with sesame and chili, plus dried shrimp sauce. Service stays efficient despite language barriers. Most staff speaks Korean only, but the menu has photos and translations. You'll see the same Korean families who've been coming since the 90s. That's the real recommendation here. Jonathan Gold called this "one of the oldest and most respected" soondae spots in LA. That respect comes from consistency, not innovation. The recipe hasn't changed in 30-plus years and won't anytime soon. read more

Banchan was ok. Soondae was surprisingly good. I was really not about to eat it, but my Korean friends highly recommended it, and the taste was very unique. The texture wasn't bad. I really liked the peppercorns in the soup. The staff was very nice. There is parking right in front. However it's right next to a very smelly dumpster. The area also doesn't feel safe to walk around at night. read more

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This is a place where I can even enjoy a meal alone. I come here whenever I crave a warm bowl of soup. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I can't do gamey *at all* but I thoroughly enjoyed the Soondae Combo / 순대정식 menu. The skin of the soondae has a snappy texture I like, that I haven't gotten anywhere else (mostly the ones I've tried are quite soft throughout). My partner and I agreed that the insides were a bit crumbly and we would have preferred it be bit more chewy (maybe more moist or sticky?). But we agreed it's the best soondae we've had overall in California. I particularly enjoyed the soup which I usually can't eat due to it being gamey. This one was flavored so well and had great depth. Service was also great - the waitress was kind enough to give us both cold and hot barley tea. Tip: We were a bit overfilled with the large soondae combo. I think a medium soondae combo is enough for two, provided you're also eating the banchan. We enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back! read more

Eighth Street Soondae - 순대정식 / Soondae Combo (L) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best Soondae in L.A. I've tried pretty every Soondae place in L.A. this is definitely not like a supermarket Soondae. Service is good, tho many of them don't really speak English. If you order Togo it's $2 extra charge. If you're looking for Soondae, this is the place. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Soondae Plate / 순대접시. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time having soondae and I will be back for more! Located in a plaza with parking. Servings are very generous. The soups were so tasty and unique. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This gem was introduced to me by a friend a few years ago. I work in an office nearby and have been getting the food from here at a minimum of 2 times a week. Whether it's pick up or delivery they are always fast and on point with the orders and the food never disappoints. The soondae is always delicious especially when paired with their hearty broth. The goat so delicious as well! This place never disappoints and they have earned a life time customer! read more

We weren't even that busy, but it took over 30 minutes for our food to come out. On top of that, the order was wrong, so we had to wait another 15 minutes. The server was extremely rude, and the food was just okay at best. Definitely not coming back. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hands down the best soondae in Los Angeles. I've been coming here occasionally since year 2000 whenever I have craving and never disappoint because business owner hasn't changed for the last 26 years. Only negative is the parking...depending on the time it can be a challenge to find parking. Anyways this place is a must if you like soondae. read more

Food was amazing! Really good service, very welcoming and friendly people. Family owned since 1990! Cute space to sit down, nice detailed silverware Soondae soup is a must! New experience in my mouth! Highly recommended :) read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Soondae soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ambiance: family style restaurant, limited seats inside and it's good for takeout, the parking lot is packed and shared with other merchants in the plaza Service: very friendly and patient with questions, provided useful suggestions Food: simple menu for comfort food Banchan - *** limited kinds Soondae Soup - **** mixed rice sausage and beef parts, rich in flavors, recommend Grilled Mackerel - *** salted fish Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, about $25 per person for a quick meal read more

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There sundae has buttery aroma to soothe the taste of irons from blood marination, that's was game changer. First time trying this food but really loved the flavors. Also the steamed liver was soft and savory! Ive ordered as Togo- small size plate but huge portion for one! Seemed restaurant had clean environment and workers were super kind!! If you wanna try Korean traditional sausage in Ktown this is the one!!! If you wanna read more

I'd never had soondae before and am so glad this place was my first experience with it. The restaurant was about half full, so we were seated really quickly. Our server was extremely friendly! She brought us ice water and tea. The three of us ordered one soondae combo, the steamed pork hocks, and a kimchi stew. They were served with a good variety of banchan and the stew was served with rice. Predictably, it ended up being way too much food. But everything was delicious! I was so glad we tried the pork hocks as well. Soondae and pork hocks may not be for everyone, but we really enjoyed both. Light and simple meats with flavor-packed accompaniments. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Soondae and Pork Hocks - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Local gem! Long history of flavor here in Ktown I got to have for the first time. My sister, partner, and I came in around 7pm on a Saturday. A couple of tables were open so we were greeted, and sat down in a zip. The menu is seen on their wall which is helpful! We were served a nice variety of banchan and delicious kimchi. Their ingredients were very rich and refreshing. Our Kimchi Stew, Purple Rice, Soondae Jungshik, and Pork Blood Sausage were served within minutes after placing our orders in. Both fast and friendly service. We were looking at such a gorgeous table with all plates waiting for their demise. I always love a bowl of steaming kimchi soup, it paired great with the meat heavy plates we also ordered. I enjoyed the great portion sizes it was almost intimidating. The meats were very savory, soft consistent bites, and slightly sweet. The restaurant definitely offers excellent dishes that makes my mouth water just thinking about returning for more Soondae. Their overall ambiance was certainly casual and high sense of community-like customers. Sweet Ktown find! read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place. If you like soondae. Small hole in the wall for the locals. My favorite is the bokgum. All the sides are yummy and fresh and soup is just warm and savory. Extra salt and pepper to taste. The lady here is friendly. Must try. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Soondae gook - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A little hole in the wall shop with delicious soondae soup. Likes: - The sweetest servers! They were so attentive with refilling sides and never making you feel rushed. - The soondae soup was comforting, warm, and filled with meat. - Generous portion size. - Yummy purple rice. Parking is in a small shared lot. Cars are parked stacked in the spot so it may be difficult to get out. read more

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The last time I visited this restaurant was almost 10 years ago, which is completely bonkers considering I really liked it. Since then, the restaurant is no longer "hole-in-the-wall" to me, but rather more of a mom-and-pop business. In the past decade, they expanded the place a little more to fit more customers, I think an extra room? A larger kitchen? It felt roomier during this recent visit. Still a no-frills type of place, but I think that's what I would prefer and expect from a restaurant that specializes in soondae. This time, I ordered more than just a plate of soondae. I ordered the Soondae jungsik and grilled mackerel -- and they gave us a spicy goat soup! THEY WERE ALL SO GOOD. I've never had a grilled mackerel that was so juicy, tender, and not overwhelmingly salty. The soondae was as great as I remembered, and the soups were lovely. Just the right amount of seasoning. The prices were also very reasonable considering how tasty the food was. I'm writing this review now, and honestly craving everything again. The only thing I would change about my next visit would be ordering an entire plate of only soondae with none of the intestines on the side. That's just more of a personal preference. If you like the intestines, go for it. They give you the option of adjusting what you want on your soondae plate. All in all, this may become one of my staples in K-town despite my 10-year absence. read more

8th Street Soondae is a true hidden gem! This spot has some of the most authentic soondae I've had outside of Korea. I ordered the small soondae combo, which included soondae, some intestines, and a soup. I don't usually like soondae, but I really enjoyed how chewy and flavorful it was. The meal was filling - a solid spot for authentic Korean food. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The host and servers are super friendly and homey. It's definitely feels like a hole in the wall shop with authentic Korean food. My friend and I (both non-Koreans) enjoyed trying the soondae combo. The soondae soup was really good and warming. Would definitely recommend the soondae combo for your first time so you can try all their specialty. read more

Mom and pop spot. Hidden hole in the wall too since 1990. Specialize in korean traditional soups. Before I had the soondae soup which was amazing. But this time I tried their spicy goat soup. . Spicy goat soup - the soup had shredded goat meat. Along with lots of veggies and onions in the spicy broth. The soup was flavorful and hit the spot for the comfort food. The price point was around 17 bucks before tax. Definitely can not go wrong with any of their soups. Spicy goat soup was another high raved here by regulars. To me it's definitely a must order if your wanting to try something new or like spicy goat soups. . Overall I love small business like this in a hidden plaza. Amazing quality food made with love. Hope this review helps and let me know what you think if you do come here. Have a yelptastic day. read more

Soondae is Korean blood sausage that is typically served as pig intestine stuffed with glass noodles and pork blood. This may not sound appetizing, but it definitely tastes better than it sounds. Eighth Street Soondae specializes in soondae and it's the best I've had in the LA area. I love how tender the soondae is. You can also get soondae soup for something more comforting. read more

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Our go to for Soondae whenever we drive up from the OC. Always consistently delicious! We usually get the full dinner with the soup if we're dining in or just the mixed plate. So worth the drive and quality service! read more

My partner introduced me to this spot - apparently the restaurant's been here for a while and has a bunch of loyal customers. And I can see why! The food was amazing - we ordered the Soondae Combo, and I was given a bit extra soup to share (how sweet!). If you're a fan of soondae and intestines, this really hits the spot with their homey feeling soups. The reason why I wanted to share this review is honestly the service (besides how delicious their food was). My partner actually lost his wallet the day of the visit, and when we called to see if they had it in their lost and found, they unfortunately didn't have it. What really was sweet though, was that they called back later that day! Apparently they checked their CCTV footage from that day for us and let us know that we definitely had the wallet leaving the store. Not only was the food comforting, but so was their service. Happy to say that I'm becoming a new loyal customer after that experience :") read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Soondae combo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place nearly brought me to tears. Soondae soup was one of my favorites while I was in Korea and most places ive tried in la/oc were just ok. This place is easily a step above any other restaurant I've tried and everything you get is homemade. Bravo 8th St read more

Best soondae spot in LA hands down. The soup is super rich, clean, and not smelly at all. I always get the large soondae jungsik. It comes with a big bowl of soup plus a huge plate of soondae and intestines. You can even customize it depending on what you like -- only soondae or more or less of your favorite intestines. I also love the banchan here, especially the pickled radish and the salad. Servers are very attentive, constantly asking if you want more of side dishes. read more

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The soup was warming and delicious. I am usually not a soup person but this soup makes me want more. The staffs are welcoming and made sure I had what I needed, be it side dishes or tea! It made me feel like I'm in a restaurant in Korea! read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Soondae Soup / 순대국 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow. I was recommended by my doctor to come here if I wanted soon dae soup, and oh my, this place puts Jinsol place looks bad with their humongous soon dae size, and their soup tastes soooooo good. I felt like I was back in Korea. All their side dishes were fresh and you could taste the sweetness from lettuce, cabbages and radish. Even their small shrimp dipping sauce was superior... The service was super friendly, and the ambiance is casual dining style. There were a LOT of to-go orders even during Saturday 3-4pm. My husband told me not to review this place so it does not go viral, but I had to for the sake of my true passion as a food critic. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Best soon dae soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Free parking, very friendly and attentive owner/servers, big clean space. The food was pretty good. I wished it was piping hot when it came out and there were veggies in it like shiraegi. The taste was clean though it didn't have that addicting quality to it. But it was a comforting meal. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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You know it's good when you cleared the table. Staff were friendly. The interior is very homie, and it seems like there are many regulars that come. They do have a small parking lot that had several open spots on a weekday early dinner. Otherwise street parking, though likely not ideal given the location. read more

Eighth Street Soondae - Cleared the soondae combo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Comfort wrapped in intestinal lining stuffed with glass noodles and rice. Phenomenal. I came with a buddy and we MAY have ordered a but much. We got the large soondae combo and a small spicy stir-fried soondae which I thought was going to be not enough so I debated ordering the grilled mackerel, but I'm glad I didn't...sort of. The soup it comes with...I think it's the same soup they use for the soondae soup, had so much flavor and was so warming...damn it...my stomach is growling as I write this. The spicy stir-fried soondae isn't as spicy as a lot of places, which was good for me...OB Bear had an amazing one, but that shit was too much spice for me. This one is very nicely seasoned and has plenty of soondae in it. I love this place and will be back for probably a small soondae combo so I can have some mackerel haha. read more