God, I finally was able to visit again after moving away for a while and dealing with some things, but their food is still so good! Definitely still a go-to for my hole in the wall experience, but honestly, the vibe is very much my home food, away from home. Like the hand-taste (son-mat-손맛, iykyk) really shines through. The galbijjim was cooked perfectly, almost but not quite fall-off the bone and the soy sauce marinade seeping through even the bone; the soondubu (beef/seafood/mixed, lol yes we got them all) is still my favorite, after my mom's, of course; and the seafood pancake is still crispy as ever with the og long(er) green onions (it might be harder to eat/cut without scissors but its better that way, trust). Went with a large party of close friends this time (usually went alone or with a small group), and while I was the only one who could speak Korean, kind of felt like I was bringing my friends to an aunt's place for food. They were still brisk, but all the water pitchers were constantly replaced, all the food was warm in our bellies, and the "aunts" kept asking if we needed anything more (utensils, napkins, etc.). Sure, I'm biased, but got to support these local spots to still thrive in the midst of corporate buyouts/takeovers... was so happy to see that they expanded and can seat more people!! read more

Came across this place randomly and it was the best decision! Ordered the veggie tofu soup + beef spicy tofu soup and it's sooooo goooood!! highly recommend, this place is in a little corner store strip with parking! The chef came out and asked us if we enjoyed the food and she was so sweet Service was great, everyone is incredibly nice and always at your service. My go-to spot for sure! Calm ambiance and clean place :) read more

Seong Buk Dong - spicy beef tofu soup / Sogogi Sundubu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First off, the service is amazing. The staff is more than friendly and accommodating to any request. During my first time here, they explained the different dishes to me so I can choose the one dish that will serve me greatly. They were also very attentive when it came to replacing the banchan. Onto the food -- they specialize in dishes and even though I'm not the most familiar the soups, which I exclusively ordered, they deliver on making you feel cozy with the richness of flavor and quality of ingredients. For my first and second times I got the seongbukdang gukbap, which is a beef soup, and a galbi tang, which is a beef soup with a light clear broth. Both were comforting and packed a flavor punch. Also, the banchan (which you get 7 different dishes) is different banchan from the many other restaurants I've tried, which add to the richness of the meal. The ambiance is nice and homey. I was there on a Sunday afternoon, so there was ample parking nearby. It's also next to a lot of other eatery places like Oakobing, which is a good dessert spot after eating at this place. Definitely a recommend. I will definitely try the bimbimbap next time, since it comes out sizzling. read more

Just finished my galbi bi bim bop in a hot piping stone bowl and it was fabulous! Just a great place and super friendly too! Yay read more

Seong Buk Dong - The sides were super flavorful and fresh! Yay - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The owner was so nice, she told us she has run this restaurant since more than 20 years ago and is also the chef of the restaurant. The Galbi jjim is a must get. The soondubu was also delicious. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jiggaes that warm your whole being. This family place really feels like coming home. Good banchan spread, purple rice with bite, unassuming neighborhood fixture. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Doenjang Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best Galbi Jim in all of LA! As an LA native born and raised and an frequent Travellers to Korea. I can without a doubt say that this is definately the best Galbi Jim in Los Angeles and perhaps worldwide. If your over the hype of Sun Nong dang and want authentic home cooked style Galbi Jim then this is definately the spot to come to read more

Seong Buk Dong - The best Galbi jim .........!!!!! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love this place!!! Galbi Jjim is definitely my favorite dish . The meat and vegetables probably have the freshest & finest quality you can get in k-town. read more

This is some of the finest food in Koreatown. It always feels like a special occasion whenever I order from here. Absolutely worth every penny you'll pay. It's the best take-out of my life. read more

I had the tofu soup with seafood and my wife had the bibimbop. Both were very tasty! The staff was super nice too. We highly recommend this place! read more

Seong Bul Dong have very good food, Galbi Jjim is tasty, very good service, very good environment. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Galbi Jjim - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Casual Korean mom n pop shop with doenjang-jjigae. Was craving for some Korean soybean paste soup and noticed most of the time I've had that as a side with Korean bbq. Yelped around and found that this place had it. Was a casual place - there is valet parking in the strip mall but opted for street parking. Ordered the combo with bulgogi. Soup hit the spot and so did the bulgogi. Wouldn't mind coming back! read more

Seong Buk Dong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good home cooked food. Highly recommend, home style and the dolsut bimbimbap was great, crispy rice read more

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this was hands down the best kimchi i've ever had. Galbitang was delicious, and grandma was so kind.

Seong Buk Dong is a casual smaller low-key Korean restaurant. I came here with one other person before the Dodger game. It was both our first time. We both shared their octopus bibimbap and the Kimchi Jjigae. The octopus bibimbap was my preferred dish over the kimchi jjigae. It also had a lot of octopus in it, however, it was very chewy and kinda overcooked. Like the bibimbap the kimchi jjigae stew came out in a hot stone pot. It was super sour and more sour than other kimchi jjigae I had anywhere else. It was served with a small bowl of rice. Both dishes did have a lot of flavor though. Service was extremely slow. It took awhile for them to take our order and to bring out the sides. Our food took a long time to come out. And they didn't really check on us. We had to call them over. Honestly we probably will not be back. There's just other options in the area. oh and we saw one of the valet guys break the side view mirror on one of the cars so I take that as a sign. read more

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Came here for dinner with friends and I'm so glad to have been introduced to this restaurant. This was fantastic Korean home style cooking, through and through. You must try their galbi jim! The meat is so tender and flavorful and the entire dish is simply so satisfying. Highly recommend it! Ideally you come with at least a group of 4 so you can order several dishes to share. Their seafood pancake is also excellent and the quality of the banchan is top notch! They will happily offer banchan refills as well! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Perfect spot for a rainy day! They offer a great variety of Korean dishes, and the dolsot bibimbap is amazing--the rice comes out perfectly crispy and full of flavor. All the side dishes were delicious, and the service was consistently friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Seong Buk Dong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bibimbap is way better eaten in the restaurant in a hot stone but for taking it to go, it' was very yummy. Sides were also delicious. It was packaged well too. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

3rd time here (years gap) and still lovin' it! The seafood pancake is our favorite but everything else is also fresh and spot on. Service is fast and servers are very attentive. The place looks run down from the outside but inside is clean and organized. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I known this place for long time but I didn't go for eat, always ordered delivery but finally I went to this place for eat and I really liked it. This place is clean and very kindly served. Feel like you know them for long times. I tired Yuksu bulggogi, baby octopus bibimbap, galbitang and galbijjim. This place galbijjim was popular menu. But I like Yuksu bulggogi more than galbijjim. My number one pick was galbijjim before but now Yuksu bulggogi at this place. I highly recommend this place! If you're around K-town then should read more

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Seong Buk Dong never disappoints. It truly feels like you're sitting down for a home-cooked meal at mom and auntie's house. The warmth and friendliness from the staff make every visit special--they treat you with genuine care and hospitality. The banchan is always on point, full of delicious, comforting dishes that taste like they were made with love in someone's home kitchen. Everything feels authentic, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. What really stands out is their attentiveness and their heart. They pay attention to your needs, check in at the right moments, and you can feel the pride and care they put into both the food and the service. If you're looking for a place that serves real Korean home-style cooking with kindness and warmth, this is it. Every meal here feels like it's made with love. read more

Very good service and atmosphere. Galbi jjim was very tender and delicious, and the mackerel was cooked perfectly.

This place is amazing!!! The food is amazing I've been here twice. Everyone is so kind and friendly. The restaurant is clean and a nice hole in the wall. I definitely recommend. read more

We've been coming here for decades. One of the places we miss most after our recent move. In town for business, I had the Doenjang Jiggae for lunch. For me, this stew of fermented bean paste is one of the essential Korean flavors. Even back around 2000, when most Koreatown places used generic doenjang and spiked their soups with lots of chili powder (Seoul-style), Seongbukdong was serving a southern style stew that focused on a deeply fermented soybean flavor combined with a rich seafood broth. Today's soup brings back those memories, and adds to it more chunks of seafood than I remember. Actually a lot of dishes around me are piled higher with pretty seafood. Delicious. I'll have to come back for dinner, the Galbjim and godeungojorim are calling. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Doenjang Jiggae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came around 12:15 pm on a Sunday and were seated right away. There was a good amount of tables and it was easy to find parking as it was pretty slow. I got the galbitang which was hot, light, comforting and came with a good amount of meat. Service was nice but pretty slow even though there were only 2 parties inside. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Galbi Tang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came on a Sunday around 12PM and easily found parking and got seated right away. I got the sogogi (beef) soondubu, it was hot and flavorful and a tiny bit spicy even at mild lol. The rice was nice and moist. Service was a little slow even thought it wasn't too busy inside. A little pricey but good homey spot read more

Seong Buk Dong - Sogogi Sundubu ($18.99) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My go-to spot for bibimbap! The owner is very sweet, the space is cozy and the food is delicious.

Small place, located in a shopping center. We found parking easily on a Sunday We tried the bibimbop, kimchi pancakes and sundubo soup. The pancakes were very crispy and delicious. The soup was my least favorite because it wasn't as flavorful as the other food. I love that they serve complementary ban chan and ice tea. Servers were very nice . A bit slow but we weren't in a rush. read more

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We saw this place in the complex and gave it a try. To our surprise, the food was delicious especially the fish. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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After catching a matinee at The Pantages, we headed over to K-town for a casual dinner, craving some comforting Korean food. It was still early, around 6 p.m., but the parking lot was already packed, so we parked on the street. We were seated right away at a table for six and started ordering: a couple of tofu soups, a few hot stone bibimbap, and a kimchi pancake to share. One of us also opted for the galbi tang. The banchan served with the meal was plentiful, and I especially loved how crispy the kimchi pancakes were. In fact, we all agreed they were the best we'd had at any Korean restaurant. Usually, kimchi pancakes can be too doughy for my taste, but these had the perfect crunch. I ordered the mild tofu soup, which was ideal for me since I can't handle spicy food. My husband mentioned that there wasn't a lot of bulgogi in his bibimbap, though. A quick note: this place has a very "mom-and-pop" vibe, with just one Korean auntie handling everything from taking orders to clearing tables. As a result, the service was a bit slow, and it was hard to flag her down for things like refilling water or making other requests. Overall, the food was solid, but the slow service made it feel a bit overpriced for the experience. read more

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In a nutshell: amazing, comforting, local. First time coming here but will definitely not be the last. I got the spicy soft tofu soup with beef and seafood and it was definitely the best I've had so far. My husband ordered a hot stone BiBim Bap with short rib and bulgogi. Neither one of us finished it, maybe because we devoured the bachan. The service was on point, always keeping an eye out for empty plates to remove or ask if we wanted more of the bachans we finished. It gives off home-y vibes, with a calm feel. read more

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I tried this place for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it was SO GOOD. I ordered the SunDubu JjiGae and it was fantastic. The banchan is some of my favorite in KTown. Their staff is kind, funny, and attentive. This time I ordered the Kimchi JjiGae and it was incredible! Rich, hearty, and full of flavor. I will definitely be coming back here for this, and look forward to trying more of their dishes. They have a big menu ! I cannot recommend this place enough. Please come try it if you are in the area and support this amazing business! read more

Seong Buk Dong - Kimchi Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place so much! I used to work close by and miss it now. It has a simple menu, which is great when you need to decide fast on a lunch break. The food comes out piping hot. Food will be served with a few simple Korean sides. Portions are huge! Flavors taste well-developed and super authentic. Decor is simple and the vibe is laid-back. Good service and the staff is so sweet. I've been only a handful of times and every time they treat me like family. This place deserves all the business that they can handle. Would recommend to a friend. Cheers and happy dining! read more

Amazing classic Korean food. They renovated to expand to accommodate more customers. Comfortable seating and great service. The banchan also tastes fresh and yummy! I always leave with my stomach full. Great place to go if you want delicious, classic korean food to hit the spot b read more

Seong Buk Dong - Doenjang Jjigae - delicious - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Galbi Jjim is one of the most iconic beef stews. And as we all know, a beef stew could be made many different ways. I'm always surprised to find how many different things can be added or omitted. One of the pleasant surprises was the rice cake. As far as the broth it was rich and sweet, I would say a little tad on the too sweet side for my taste. But nonetheless still delicious. I prefer more radish and expected some Ginko nuts or chestnut and jujubes. The mix of sides or Ban Chan Was really good since they had burdock root and the custard, I really enjoy having something different than the usual and appreciate it. Every time I have a tofu, silky, tofu, hot pot. I'm always amazed at how it can stay steaming hot all the way to the last bite. The pork hot pot is just like a typical hot pot with those surprises. I have to say the seafood is amazing if you like the taste of seafood. It does a really good job of infusing seafood flavors into the broth. There's so many dishes to try and I feel like they land them all pretty good that I'm never disappointed. read more

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This place is amazing! One of the best in KTown. Accommodating to vegetarians, really friendly people, delicious seafood and beef. I cannot recommend this spot enough! read more

Octopus bibimbap is so good! Not very salty, spicy and easy to eat. And the employees are always so kind. Good service. 낙지비빔밥이 슴슴하니 맛있고 맵지 않아요 돌솥이라 고소해요 그리고 직원분들이 항상 정말 친절하십니다. 반찬도 맛있어요 read more

Super chill atmosphere that feels kind of homey. The bibimbap is #1 in Ktown! Very attentive and friendly staff, so the service was top notch. read more

Seong Buk Dong - Galbi bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lovely restaurant and services People was really good Food was very delicious and love the ambiance read more

Some of the best homey Korean food I've had. The kimchi is so yummy and I loved the galbitang. It's a really nice atmosphere with really sweet service by some kind mothers and grandmas. I love coming here for some classic Korean home style cooking! read more