Han Bat Sul Lung Tang

I LOVE sullungtang. It’s pretty much comfort food.
First thing’s first. I always like to explain what sullungtang is. It’s pretty much a soup made from oxtail bones and it’s boiled/​simmered overnight. And that is how the soup gets a milky white coloring to it. On top of that, the soup is not meant to be seasoned by the kitchen. It is meant to be seasoned by you. Which is why they give you a tub of green onions and there is salt on the table for you. If that’s something you can’t handle, then I would suggest getting some galbitang or gomjatang or even soondubu.
Han Bat Sul Lung Tang is my FAVORITE place for sullungtang so far. I mean, other than Han Bat, I really really like Kunjip in San Jose but I think Han Bat wins just on their sullungtang alone. Their sullungtang has a special aroma to it … it almost seems like they put a chicken in there with the oxtail bones because it has a DELICIOUS aroma. Once you add in the green onions and your desired amount of salt, it tastes AMAZING! It goes GREAT with rice! You can pour your rice in or keep it separate. I tend to like to keep mine separate. If I lived in the area, I think I’d be willing to have this every single day!
They have different types of meats with the sullungtang so you can choose which one you prefer. I typically just go with the brisket.
They only provide two different side dishes — kimchi and kkakdugi (kimchi radish), which is typical of a restaurant that specializes in sullungtang. However, I don’t like the taste of their kimchi or kkakdugi. Kunjip in San Jose definitely wins over the side dish category. Kunjip has amazing kimchi.
Overall, Han Bat is great. Give it a try. It’s simple, delicious, and gives that comforting feeling. I can’t wait to go back!

So good so good so good! Comfort food to the max. We got 4 mixed meats so lung tungs. The broth was super umami and meaty. It came with kimchi and spicy radishes and meats and some glass noodles, and a bowl of rice. You can put as much salt and green onion in as you want. The wait was about 20 min on a Friday evening, but the most challenging part is definately parking. I will be back, many many times!

Because of the reviews, I went there with a high expectation but I think I like our Irvine Tang places better. The soup is very plain and you have to season it. They only gave you one side dish per person and never add the side dish when you finished. They didn’t serve the water either. With taxes, it is about $ 11 per bowl which is few dollars cheaper than irvine but the portion is also smaller.
Parking is hard. We parked cross street on Carl Jr and just went in to purchase a drink.
The store does have its own parking. It is behind the store and you have to go in through the small street and they were full when we got there.
The area doesn’t seem very safe. We didn’t stay very long once we finished our soup there.

Yay! I tried sul lung tang for the first time a few weeks ago and I’m a fan. I’ve had this on my list for a while too, so I was pretty excited. I’ve also read reviews and see that some people think it’s underwhelming and not that flavorful. So I honestly didn’t know what to expect… but I ended up REALLY liking it!
I think some people are right… it’s not too flavorful for a soup, especially compared to other types of Korean soups (mass flavaz). But it’s kind of amazing that way. It’s rich… and yet… not too crazy jacked up with flavor. It’s true. But in a good way.
I ordered it with brisket, and it also comes with bits of clear noodles, rice, and of course kimchi and such. The table also has some salt/​pepper and a TON of green onions. I’m a fan of green onions so obviously I had to dump bucketfuls into my soup. YUM! I also added a bit of salt. And pepper too cos I love pepz.
I think the beauty of this soup is that it’s simple. That’s certainly why I like it. It’s really comforting too. I like it with a bit of rice and kimchi. MMMMM
Also it’s pretty cheap. Nothing that’ll break your bank here. I think they used to be cash only but they take card now. Also the place is small and kinda hard to find, very mom and pop feels. So you know, try it out, keep an open mind and enjoy!

You want sullungtang? Craving a hot broth soup with protein on a cold day? This is your place! Also, I love ripe ggak-​doo-​kee (like kimchi, but with raddish) and they have some good stuff here!
Things to remember:
* Cash only
* Limited valet parking in back (enter from Western or alley behind)
* Hole in the wall on 5^th, across from the Carls Jr.
* Seat yourself, it’s casual here
TIP: if there’s not enough protein for you, you can order a side of additional meat.

To be honest, I had higher expectations for this place, but I thought it was just ok! Maybe because I am comparing it to my favorite sul lung tang place in Boston, or maybe it was just the particular night we went. but the soup wasn’t as rich and delicious as I’ve had it before!
Don’t get me wrong, it still definitely satisfied my ox bone soup craving, but I have had better. They specialize in only soups here, so don’t come looking for any meats/​bbq!
Their menus are posted on the wall, and you choose your soup and your meat. Very simple and to the point!
We got a brisket and a flank sul lung tang. They give you a big container of green onions, so go crazy if you want!
There is also salt and pepper on the side, for you to season to your liking.
The milky broth comes with glass noodles and your meat choice. And each comes with a bowl of rice. I love eating the soup with the rice and sometimes dump the rest of my rice in it.
Also unlimited kimchi and radish kimchi. SO GOOOD
**CASH ONLY and parking lot in the back!

Personally, I am a big fan of this place!
For first timers, sul lung tang is a beef bone broth soup that has a milky appearance. The soup contains meat and/​or offals and glass noodles.
This is a no fuss, small mom and pop restaurant. Menu is simple and straight forward. You pick what kind of meat or meat combo for your soup, and in goes the order.
They will instantly bring out two big plates of kimchi and radish kimchi and cut them up into smaller pieces for you. You will also receive small sauce bowls of soy sauce to dip your meat in. And of course, you will receive a bowl of rice a huge container of chopped green onions.
I love the delicate but still flavorful taste of the beef bone from the regular broth on its own, so I would only add a few spoonfuls of green onions to my soup and eat it as is. The kimchi and radish adds enough savory taste to balance out each bite.
For those who find the soup a bit bland, there are condiments (salt and hot pepper powder) on the table for you to season to taste.
This is hands down THE BEST hangover cure! So treat yo self after those long nights at the clubs and go eat some soup if you are in DTLA area!
Han Bat is one of the best sul lung tang that I’ve ever had (I’ve even tried some sullungtang places in Korea and this place is pretty high up there in ranking)

OH MY GOSH. This place is awesome! You need to go.
Their sul lung tang is so good. Sul lung tang is ox bones that have been simmering in water for hours until the broth becomes milky. I’ve heard of some places that add milk to the broth to get the milky white consistency. Not that I’ve been into the kitchen of Han Bat, but I’m pretty sure they don’t do this.
The menu is very simple, and I hope they don’t ever change. The name of the place has sul lung tang in it. If they start offering other things besides sul lung tang, then that’s just wrong.
You can choose from mixed, brisket, tongue, flank, and tripe/​intenstine/​spleen. Each soup comes with a bowl of rice and each table gets two side dishes: kimchi and kkakdugi (radish kimchi). The radish kimchi is my favorite to eat alongside this simple yet delicious soup. I’ve seen people dump the kimchi/​radish kimchi/​kimchi juice into the soup to flavor it up since they do not flavor it for you. Sul lung tang comes flavorless and you add in the salt and green onions that are on the table. Be careful not to overdo it on the salt. You can always add salt but you can’t take away salt.
Overall, if you’re craving something that’s comforting and delicious, check out Han Bat Sul Lung Tang!
I’m craving this now that I’ve written a review for it…

Last time I visited, I noticed their health grade got downgraded to a B. This always makes me feel instantly icky. Also, in the last 3 years I’ve visited, they increased their price twice. I just feel like the humble, hole in the wall place I fell in love with is losing its charm. It’s yummy, but there are plenty of other great sullungtang places in K-​town that are cleaner, cheaper with better parking.

Consistency is key to a good place and this place is consistent even after eating here for 3 years it’s good flavor and quality hasn’t budged. Except their price :(
There does seem to be a more funky smell in the building but that is attributed to the kimchi fermenting.
The beef brisket soup is on point per usual. Hell, even my white non-​Asian food eating friend wants to come back and he was devouring the radish kimchi too. This is a good place to introduce people to Korean food if they aren’t familiar with it. I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like this place.

YUM. This was my first sul lung tang ever! So we came on a Friday around 5:30pm and it was empty. Hat Bat is very mom and pop which I really like. The menus are posted on the wall and they have about 8 items on the menu. I ordered the beef brisket sul lung tang and it came out really quickly which is always a plus! You need to add green onions and salt it yourself. I always worry about over-​salting so I added a little salt at a time. It definitely tastes a lot better once you add more salt because it brings out the flavor of the broth more. I loved how the dish was so light but also so flavorful. I am now a big sul lung tang fan and can’t wait to have it again! It was ~$ 10 and came with kimchi and picked radish/​daikon? Overall, this is a great place to grab a light but flavorful meal!

We found this place via Unilocal.I have to say that I’d never have walked in otherwise. It was a hole in the wall, not super clean looking, and poorly ventilated. We were greeted with the pungent smell of kimchi. which ranks right up there with durian. Funky.
They basically do only one thing here, and they do it damn well. Broth. Order whatever, but make sure you drink the broth. It ranks among the best ox bone soup that I’ve ever tasted. It might taste bland to some, but this is ox bone soup in it’s purest form — unsalted, clean and light. I have to say that it could have come with more ingredients in the soup, but I was very happy with the broth itself, and that was enough to negate it.
It was roughly $ 10USD a bowl, but it appears that the prices have gone up a couple of times… looking at older photos in Unilocal,the menu prices were different. Don’t you just love inflation?

Just like the soup I had in Seoul. Even though it’s not the best soup I have ever had but it was very good soup. We added a lot of onion– They are really busy but they are very attentive.
Loved the kimchi and radish there as well. Will go back there again for sure.

This place has been around for ages now! I remember as a kid I would eat here at least once a week.
I visited this childhood memory last week and it was just as good as I had remembered it.
It’s a legit hole-​in-​the-​wall. But it definitely brings back good memories.
I really enjoy the broth they serve here. It isn’t greasy or salty. It’s perfection.

Not the best I’ve ever had, but really good. Genuine Korean — no frills — just good soup. Portions are hearty. The only reason I don’t give it 4 or 5 stars is because a) the kimchi was meh, b) my friend’s broth tasted really funny (like something had gone bad), and c) not as much noodles/​meat in the soup as I’m used to.
Would definitely go back — especially for the price — for a quick meal.
FYI they only take cash!

Not too impressed with the bland ox bone soup for $ 10.10 + tax. Our orders came out almost instantly after we ordered. It came with our choice of meat and a few pieces of glass noodles and was piping hot. A tub of chopped green onion was also bought along with the soup to our table. Salt, pepper, and red chili paste are provided and much needed to add flavor. The meal was clean and simple, but it’s probably not something I’d come back for.
Cash only. Lot or street parking available.

It was a bit alarming when I saw the «B» health grade for this restaurant. As soon as we walked in, we noticed that the place has a weird smell. I’ve been to many sul lung tang restaurants in Virginia, but none smells so bad! We decided to stay because of its excellent Sul Lung Tang reviews, and that’s what we’re craving.
The menu is very simple — you choose the meat that goes with the soup, and done! I always the get beef brisket because I’m…boring and not adventurous, but my friends had the mixed sul lung tang that has intestines and other stuff. The soup also has some glass noodle that seemed slightly overcooked. After adding salt, pepper, and green scallion (standard procedure for all sul lung tang, btw), the soup was really, really good. However, it’s not really better than the ones I’ve had in Virginia. So, yea, it’s good, but I’m not sure I can appreciate it. Especially with the funny smell and B health grade.

Felt like eating something healthy yesterday and decided to come here. They have a parking lot in the back, which is super convenient in Ktown!
Sul Lung Tang is good at any time of the day. I love their rich broth and the high quality meat. Honestly I don’t even need to add additional seasoning to the soup (although most people do prefer to add it), I really appreciate the rich bone taste in every sip. My favorite is the Mixed one so you get to try different kinds of meat. The intestine was delicious!
Their kimchi is not bad since it’s absolutely home made. I love love love the radish though, it’s also good to add some radish juice in the broth to make it even more amazing.
Service is great, it gets busy sometimes, but they’re really fast with everything.

So I finally got a taste of the famous sul lung tang here. If you are a fan of bland, comforting soups, you will like this stuff.
It really is a hole-​in-​the-​wall and street parking is nonexistent almost, but do not fear, they do have a mini parking lot behind them. ;)
The menu is super simple… SULLUNGTANG with all the toppings (intestines, spleen, tripe, brisket, etc.) or single topping only and the bowls are individual servings. I chose BRISKET ONLY. It comes with a side of fluffy white rice, spicy radish & kimchee for your banchans and green onions to sprinkle and thin noodles inside the broth. You can tell the soup is filled with healthy bone juice… its whitish and lightly flavorful without the added «saltiness». I loved it. My friend hated it.
Will come back again!

This is the perfect place to start your morning if you’ve just gotten off a plane or you downed too many soju bombs the night before (it’s okay, we’ve all been there). Soup is always your go-​to remedy for these situations, and this place really makes it special with that ajumma touch.
The moment you walk in and are seated, pick out the soup that you want. Each variety comes with different meats in oxtail bone soup. Keep in mind that these bowls are huge. They’re meant to keep you full throughout the meal, so don’t feel bad if you can’t finish it. Each bowl will set you back around $ 10, but it comes with a lot of food!
Once it arrives five minutes later, be sure to throw in the kimchee, spices, and seasoning to give your soup that extra kick! That’s what the banchan is meant to do– help you flavor up the soup to your liking in order to wake you up/​cure your hangover.
Thank you Fanny H. for showing me this spot. It was a happy reminder of how amazing Ktown is and how much this Californian misses it.

Best Sul Lung Tang in LalaLand. Super flavorful, super creamy but not greasy, the beef and the green onion. heavenly delicious!
One of the best comfort food ever. So go there on a rainy day… go there when you are sick. go there if you are a beef lover, or when you are hungry. JUST GO THERE!

Great place for soup!!! It felt just like korea where famous restaurants only serve 1 thing (and really well) — this is what im talking about!
We walked in and they asked us what type of meat we want in the soup and then 2 side dishes came out QUICKLY followed by our soups. They also brought my daughter (4 year old) — free soup with rice.
The flavor had so much depth like they had the bones simmering in the soup for hours! Although I live 40 mins from here, this soup is def worth the drive. especially when one has a cold.
So glad I found this gem via Unilocal!Thanks, Unilocal

Had heard about this place for quite the while and had this place bookmarked for the longest time. Finally got to come here for the first time in October with my mom, left a lasting impression… and came here again on the next trip in December bringing my best friend.
Specialized restaurant located on the outskirts of K-​Town in Downtown LA with a small menu of 2 items.
Sullungtang (ox bone soup) with either mixed, beef brisket, flank, intestine/​tripe/​spleen, and/​or tongue. — $ 9.64 +tax
Suyuk (cold platter) of either mixed, flank, intestine/​tripe/​spleen — $ 19.27 +tax
First visit, had taken my mom here since we needed to be in the area for something later in the day. We had a heavy hot pot meal the night before so something nice and light as in order. We had both ordered a beef brisket + intestine/​tripe/​spleen. This is my first time taking my mom to try this type of soup and SHE LOVED IT ! The soup is very clean and flavorful.
Big container of chopped green onions available for you to put as much as you want (want some soup with your green onions? Lol jk but yeah they give you THAT much. The usual salt is available on the table for you.
They give you a side of kimchi and pickled daikon. Both yummy with the sullungtang
Came here a second time with best friend. She loved the soup. Even better than the one she continues to rage about (until her most recent trip to the bay) and now states this place is better. HEHE…
Nothing in vegas compares. Can’t wait to try one in korea too. See how this place fairs up to their homeland XD
CASH ONLY. Friendly staff even with their limited skill of speaking english but it works out. Its enough to get through. You are directed to stand in the «back» of the restaurant to wait for your table.

There are only two things on the menu. Sul Lung Tang or Suyuk. All you gotta choose is what kinda meat you would like in it. Easy enough for all you indecisive eaters! I went for the Salgogi (brisket) Sul Lung Tang and my, oh my, was I in soupy heaven. Now… there was a bit of stairs that I had to climb before I got there, but follow these simple steps, and you’ll be on your way up.
Step 1) Don’t know how to eat? Observe the Koreans in your surrounding. Or… you can just follow my steps to heaven. c:
Step 2) Don’t be shy with the salt. I found myself adding half teaspoons each time, and after doing that ²⁄₃ times, you can be confident that you can give a full spoonful before it even being salty. But taste intermittently!
Step 3) Add plenty of green onions! They give you a bucket full. *_​_​_​_​_​_​*
Step 4) Maybe add some pepper or spicy paste if you’re feeling hot.
Step 5) Add rice into your soup.
Step 6) NOM NOM NO MONOM N OM.
I haven’t been so happy with my meal in a long time. This little hole in the wall is seriously a gem! It’s inexpensive and it’s absolutely delicciousssssss. I was in heaven. This is a must anytime I’m back down in LA. Heavvveeennn I tell you. Heaven.

With the description of «Korean soul food» and 1,000+ reviews, I had to try this place. When you first step into this place, it is tiny. Perfect! I love hole in the wall joints.
There is a bucket of green onions on every table to add as much as you want until your heart is content and red paste that looks spicy because it’s a dark red, but it tastes like nothing. Just makes your soup more satiable maybe a bit saltier. Don’t be afraid to try it, it is not spicy at all.
When my steaming hot and smoky bowl of Shul-​Lung-​Tung (beef soup w/​brisket) finally appeared, it looked amazingly delicious but I was a little disappointed at first bite. I was expecting more flavor, I even added more green onions and red paste. Meh, I experienced better were my first thoughts. But with each bite, and as I continued to sip, I slowly loved it more and more with each spoonful.
You will too…