This may be my new favorite soup place. The menu is way smaller than other places I've been to, but the flavors have not disappointed. The first visit we had the ox bone soup and the Korean chicken soup. I enjoyed the chicken soup as is. The ox bone soup was very light in flavor and more of a broth, but still good. It wasn't until we came again today that we looked up the ox bone soup that we realized we were supposed to add salt and pepper to taste. Today in our second visit a table next to us ordered the soup and they mentioned it was sort of bland, I guess the owner/waitress heard and mentioned you're supposed to add pepper and salt to taste. Today's visit (sadly forgot to take photos) we split a spicy tofu soup and a Bossam. The pork for the Bossam had a really good flavor and balanced well with the radish and lettuce once we added some of the ssamjang that came with it. The tofu soup wasn't too spicy, we asked and the server claimed it was maybe a 4 out of 10 and we would agree. The tofu soup we choose was the one that came with charged beef and the broth was super flavorful. I suspect they use ox bone broth as their base. The various banchan and their cabbage kimchi all have a nice home made flavor. Not super spicy, but just flavorfull and doesn't seem mass produced. I'm looking forward to coming back more frequently once it get a bit cooler and working my way down the menu. One thing I do want to try is their braised beef short ribs, but at $85 I suspect this will be a rediclously large portion and will need to bring my friends along so we can split this. So far I have come twice now in a Sunday around 1p and they've had maybe 2-5 other parties. The server that I suspect is maybe the owner as well seems friendly and makes the rounds to make sure our drinks and side dishes are topped off. read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Ox bone soup and Korean Chicken Stew - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

What a surprising discovery! As we happened to be in the area and were looking for dinner nearby, we decided on Palbang Seolleongtang. We ordered by phone for pickup to eat at home but even then it is clear that this is one of those great hole‑in‑the‑wall Korean spots tucked away, and run with the kind of warmth you only get from a true mom and pop. Seems like you can't go wrong with anything on the menu but we tried the Seafood Pancake, Bossam (Medium), and Ox Bone Soup (Seollongtang). - Seafood Pancake: Crispy, delicious, and comforting - Bossam: Pork was tender, melt in your mouth. Simply great texture and a clean flavor - Ox Bone Soup: Nice light bone broth. Rich, milky, and deeply comforting Despite having taken the food home, the food held up beautifully and we found everything to be delicious and overly satisfying. We'll definitely be back! read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Top: Bossam (Medium) Right: Chive Pancake - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

i was trying to find this place but could not find it... and I ended up some place else. On the following attempt, I found they are in a building that use to be a large Korean sauna at one time? Everything I ordered was very good, including the variety of ban chan that it came with. Rest assured, if you have come for a great meal... They will deliver! Please visit this mom and pop shop! read more

Awesome mom & pop shop. Literally only mom & pop working and taking down a Saturday lunch rush together. So if you are okay with being a little patient, it's worth it. Seollongtang with mixed meats hits the spot 1.5 scoop of sea salt, 2 scoops of self serve spring onions was all it needed My star of the show was their fresh napa kimchi. read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Quick thoughts: Nice and cozy spot tucked inside the small mall-like plaza? Parking: Plenty of dedicated plaza parking Service: Attentive and friendly Food: Very fresh side dishes (one of my favorite fresh kimchi) and one of the, dare I say, better if not, top 3 tofu soup I have eaten so far. Final thoughts: Worth giving it a try. read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Chive pancake, ox bone soup, beef Soondubu - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

*Note: TDLR at the end of the review Dangmyunguksu: 7.5/10 I was craving glass noodles and saw a picture of this dish, and it looked so good! Came out nice and hot. Flavors of the noodle dish itself can definitely be subtle, but you can ask for more sauce and/or eat it with the banchans (sides) they give you. The sauce is a bit sweet and definitely spicy. So those that can't handle spice, you may want to ask for the sauce on the side when ordering. Service: 10/10 I felt very at home! One of the owners who was serving me was very warm and was always making sure I didn't need anything. She's super easy to talk to. Very mom-like haha. She also gave me a Korean coffee to try, which was super yummy, but I felt so bad because I only took a could sips. (Ma'am if you're reading this, I'm so sorry for wasting the coffee you gave me!) I couldn't drink it because it was like 8pm and caffeine affects me super easy. 0-0 Ambiance: 10/10 It has a very traditional type of charm. There was light music in the background. The spacing of the tables is great, clean, and the lighting isn't too harsh/bright. It just felt super cozy and peaceful. Like I probably could take a fat nap there yk. Maybe because I was by myself with the music and my thoughts, but I thoroughly enjoyed eating here! Parking was easy to find. TDLR: Eat here! Super affordable, great portions, and the food is yummy!! Great hospitality, clean, easy parking, super cozy. I will 100% be back for my Korean food cravings. read more

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Such a good little place for comforting Korean food. The owners are also such sweet people. It's a bit hidden in the plaza, but so worth checking out! Definitely added to my list of fav Korean spots in the area! read more

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It is a small, clean and cozy restaurant. Food was excellent,freshly made with good quality ingredients.The owner was really nice too. She made sure that we got our orders right and enjoying it. I will definitely recommend this place to family and friends. read more

This little gem is tucked in the little mall, immediately to your right. It was pretty empty, and after eating there, I'm sure it won't be for too long. This place has only been open for 15 days, and the service is superb. We received what Korean culture refers to as "service," and were treated with so much hospitality. We ordered 설렁탕 (Ox Bone Soup) and 왕갈비탕 (King Beef Rib Soup). For 반찬 (side dishes) we received: 김치 (kimchi), 오이무침 (pickled cucumbers), 깍두기 (radish kimchi), 어묵볶음 (fish cake), and she brought out some fresh 우엉 조림 (soy braised burdock root) for us to try. Everything was fresh, made in house, and perfectly seasoned. At the end she blessed us with 해물 파전 (seafood pancake)... OMG, amazing! I'm from Koreatown, born and raised. Lived in Seoul. I've tried so many restaurants. This is hands down better than most places in Ktown serving the same menu. Everything was so damn good, fresh, and generous! It's so refreshing, and the vibes are down to earth and homey. No frills, clean, and well priced!!! read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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Small mom and pop shop in the plaza on Pioneer. Super friendly hostess got my friend and I set up with a table that accommodated my 7 month old. Ordered the variety seolleongtang, which was a nice light bone broth and a variety of meat cuts. I especially liked the tendon and tripe pieces. The banchan were also fresh and flavorful, especially the kimchi. Will likely return to try another soup. read more

Had the best time dining here for lunch today! Me and my friends tried their tofu stew, seafood pancake, ox bone soup, and braised short ribs and WOW everything was SO good! The short ribs are extremely tender and the seafood pancake had the perfect crisp to it. The soups were so comforting with s, highly recommend everything we tried. Service was so so amazing and love that it's a mom & pops restaurant, will definitely be back! read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Braised short ribs - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Their Kimchi is so good You know you gotta find a Sullungtang restaurant that has good Kimchi and this is the one read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Dogani tang - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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This place should definitely get more recognition. I came on a slow Saturday night and was seated immediately. I ordered their pork bone soup/gamjatang, a warming and hearty stew with potatoes and mushrooms-- not really spicy but warming. Their side dishes were of good variety, and honestly I get shy to ask for more since I know some restaurants think it's too gluttonous of customers but they offered to refill which is a HUGE plus for me. Feels like a cozy, hole in the wall sort of spot so I will definitely keep coming back read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

This is my new favorite Korean comfort food spot. When I first arrived, I thought I was lost, but after a little searching, I found it tucked inside the building across from the spa. The service was attentive and excellent--they kept our drinks and banchan dishes constantly refilled. You can really tell the ingredients are fresh and high quality. We ordered the king beef bone soup (Galbi Tang) and the seafood pancake (Haemul Pajeon). The soup came with two huge beef ribs and a side of white rice. The meat was lean, tender, and delicious. Even better was the soup itself--it's incredibly comforting and soothing. Once you try it, you'll know exactly what I mean. As for the pancake, it was packed with tender (not chewy) squid, oysters, good-sized shrimp, and plenty of scallions. It wasn't greasy or overly cakey, and I even saw the chef mix the batter fresh to order. The portions are generous--we had to pack up both dishes because we were so full. At the end, we were also given a free drink. I'm not sure if that's standard, but it was a nice touch! This is the kind of place you go when you want a delicious, home-cooked meal without having to do the dishes. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

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My friend told me they LOVED this new restaurant so we came based on their recommendation. Honestly 10/10 and planning to come back again. Yukaejang - so good and amazing portion Green onion pancake - you have to get it, it's only around $10 and one of the best ive had in my life Kimchi and banchan - i loved it Plus its next to a sauna so you can have a day in the plaza. The owners are also amazing, im so glad this place opened. read more

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My new favorite Korean restaurant 10/10 would absolutely survive a long shift again just to eat here. I ordered ahead "just in case" I was gonna be late... but I made it on time, which honestly feels like fate because this food deserved to be eaten ASAP and not suffer in a takeout container alone. First of all--the owners??? ANGELS. Like actual warm, welcoming human sunshine. They helped me unpack my food so I could eat there, then repacked everything for me like I was leaving a VIP lounge instead of a restaurant. I felt personally cared for in a way I was not emotionally prepared for. Now the food: - The kimchi? Offensive how good it was. - Side dishes? Generous. Respectful. Emotionally stabilizing. - Ox bone broth soup? I took one sip and immediately entered my "I am healing generational trauma" era. So rich, so hearty, so comforting I almost started texting people I had no business texting. But seriously, it was my first time trying it and so glad that it was with them that I tried it with because it did not disappoint. - Seafood pancake? Absolutely unhinged (compliment). Packed with seafood to the point it was basically falling apart like "I don't know how much longer I can hold myself together but I will try." - Dipping sauce? No notes. Paid its rent. Also the portions are actually crazy because I got a full second meal out of this. Inflation where?? Not here. Anyway, I left full but also emotionally nurtured, which is rare in this economy. If you're debating going--don't. Just go. Your future self will thank you. read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

A delicious hidden gem! My friends and I got a variety of different meals. The King Beef Rib Soup was incredibly hearty and delicious. My friend finished her entire Ox Bone Soup, which is impressive because she doesn't finish anything lol. The staff was kind and attentive, and provided a really comfortable atmosphere. There's a lot more on the menu that we wanted to try, so looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Great food with great service! I brought my 1 year old son and Emonim gave us rice and tofu first for my son. She even gave us seaweed for him. It was very kind of her. Thank you! read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Bossam (L) seollungtang - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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My family and I stopped here on the way home from our summer vacation. We came for a late lunch, so there were very few people inside the plaza. The restaurant is inside a small strip mall, hidden away. You actually have to enter from the doors closest to the spa. Once inside it is located on your left. Although in an obscure location, the food and courtesy were amazing. We ordered the Ox tail beef soup, rice cake and dumping soup and LA Galbi. Soups are very elegant and flavorful. Side dishes were brought out and consisted of Kim chi, fish cakes and two others. Everything was delicious. Even our kids, who are picky eaters, devoured their meals. Highly recommend read more

Had a great experience at Palbang Seolleongtang! I ordered the seolleongtang and everything was delicious, from the clean and comforting broth to all the tasty side dishes. The owner was incredibly kind and even gave me a free iced coffee, which was such a thoughtful gesture. The coffee was delicious too! Really appreciated the warm hospitality and welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd love to come back to again. read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Beef brisket soup (seolleongtang) - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Since it had just opened, I visited during lunchtime with three companions. I ordered the Chicken Soup (Dak Gom Tang). Among Korean restaurants, places that serve Dak Gom Tang are quite rare--and finding one that does it well is even harder--but the version here was absolutely delicious. The other menu items were also excellent, and the prices were quite reasonable. read more

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Ordered takeout bossam and steamed dumpling platter. Food was fresh, tasty, thoughtfully prepared & beautifully presented. I hope to be back and would recommend to others. read more

I placed a to go order and the woman taking my order was absolutely the sweetest. She even gave me some tea as I waited. The ox bone soup was so healing and yummy, as well as the chive pancake. She even gave me loads of banchan despite that I was taking it home (so so happy about that). Overall a wonderful experience and I will be returning read more

If you're not Korean (like me) and your only experience with Korean food is BBQ and tofu houses, I highly recommend adding Seolleongtang spots to your rotation. And this is a really great one to start with! There are a lot of soups to choose from, the dishes are all fresh and made in-house, the owners are very friendly and welcoming, and everything is clean and spacious. I had the chive pancake, which is a must. You can ask for more pancake sauce if you want. And I had the bean sprout soup, which I loved. If you're new to seolleongtang-type soups, they broth is not salted and they put a dish of sea salt on the table for you to season it to your liking. They also gave me a complimentary Korean street coffee, which was delicious. 5 out of 5 highly recommend! read more

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This place is delicious and great service they were really nice I will definitely be back again ! read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

The food was really great, homestyle cooking. The homemade kimchi was delicious, and the korean beef stew I ordered was perfect. Portions are very large and satisfying. Something about a mom and pop shop just makes everything better... read more

This place is so delicious. I went with my daughter and she got the short ribs and loved them. The soups are so yummy. The place is hidden in the plaza but someone posted a picture of the door which helped a lot. Service was amazing the owner lady was so sweet and polite. The place only needs a bit of color some decorations but other than that I would definitely go again and recommend it. read more

New sulungtang spot opened up near me so I came to check it out! We got the sulungtang, Galbitang, & steamed dumplings. Sulungtang was super clean and delicious and the dumplings were unexpectedly huge. The owner was super sweet and she even gave us garlic cucumbers to eat with the dumplings. Side dishes were fire especially the fish cakes and the peppers! Galbitang was also good but it didn't come with glass noodles in it (which my gf always looks for) so we asked for it on the side and the owner was kind enough to give it to us for free. She also gave us a sprite oth:) super kind service and food. At the end, owner asked us for feedback since they just opened but I had no notes other than the missing noodles. Wishing the best of luck ! read more

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We came during their soft opening and they had the best tofu soup ever with grilled brisket on top. Everything was so fresh and tasty. The service was amazing, and the restaurant was very clean! I'm excited to go back today for their grand opening (3/25/26). read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - Sides. Left to Right. Fried Zucchini/Squash, kimchi, pickled jalapeños, sesame radish, and daikon radish. - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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Came into this restaurant craving sullongtang and it was so good!!!! Good service and good music!

Don't let the location fool you. This is a great Korean restaurant that seemingly got teleported from Korea. The vibes of the restaurant remind me alot of Korea from the furniture to the aged decor of the interior. The Seolleongtang is spot on. It hits the cravings just right and is reasonably priced. Side dishes were A+ imo. The bossam though...SO GOOD. It isn't overwhelming with flavor but the texture/meatiness of it just kept me going for more. The service was admittedly a bit on the slower side but it is a tiny operation. To compensate for it, the servers were constantly refilling the side dishes for us and even packed us some Togo. Good things take time and and I was perfectly satisfied with my food despite the wait. I think anyone who likes places like big chain Korean restaurants like BCD, Yukedajang, or Sun Nong Dan won't be disappointed. read more

Must place to go!! Excellent service!! Most of all, all the menu I tried so far are sso DELICIOUS!! ^ ^*

Sulungtang Soup is really rich and healthy. Side dishes are very delicious. I strongly recommend this restaurant. read more

We have come twice and enjoyed both times. Service is excellent and staff are very kind. Their kimchi and gakdugi (daikon) are delish...not too spicy. Their banchan (side dishes) rotate and are also delish. So far, we've had their mandu guk (meat mandu are huge), tofu soup (choice of meat was thin sliced beef piled high) not spicy but flavorful, stone Bibimbap, and stone bulgogi bap. The food was arranged beautifully in each stone dish. The stone dish is very hot (temperature) so be careful when eating. Staff was kind and offered a service of beef broth with our stone dishes. Staff also offered a side of gakdugi to-go with our leftover bulgogi bap! read more

The food was not only delicious but service was great. Definitely recommend coming for the bean sprout soup. It was delicious and the scallion pancake was to die for. read more

Great place if you're looking for some Korean comfort food. Owners are both extremely kind and welcoming and it has a homey ambiance. My favorite thing on the menu is the spicy beef soup! Highly recommend if you're looking for some authentic Korean food! read more

New Korean soup restaurant right off of Pioneer Blvd that has flavorful soup worth its value! We got the Korean Chicken Soup and King Beef Rib Soup, would def recommend both, hit the spot since it's been cold at night. Service was really fast and the ajumeoni serving us was so sweet and helpful with the menu. Nice atmosphere with a mom and pop vibe, would for sure come back if in the area! :) read more

Extremely kind service. We ordered takeout: leek pancakes, bibim-bap, galbi-Jim (keep in mind that this dish takes time which I was given advance notice on) and bossam. Everything was exceptional. Their complementary kimchis were also very good as well. Will definitely order from here again!! Glad to have a new option in town. read more

Got the pork bone soup and it was actually so good. Broth was rich and flavorful without being too heavy, and the meat was super tender, falling right off the bone. Lowkey one of the better ones I've had. Would def come back. I would say this worth it! read more

we were craving korean soup and my fiancée found this spot on yelp. another gem added to our food list. she ordered the ox bone soup -- i ordered the beef stew. both were scrumdiddlyumptious and the banchan was also very dee-lish . this place is as authentic as it gets. a nice mom and pop shop with excellent service. i believe the nice lady serving us is one of the owners.. she was so kind and attentive. she even gave us free coffee (which also was pretty damn good) and when we asked for some boxes/containers for our leftovers, she gave us even more banchan to take home. what a kind soul. definitely recommend this spot and we will definitely be coming back. read more

Palbang Seolleongtang - ox bone soup & beef stew - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California