Hanbat Sul Lung Tang

"They do one thing and they do it deliciously!!! No frills. Fast service. Dump in some salt, pepper and spring onions and enjoy the most delicious broth that will heal you on a molecular level. YUM."

"We’ve been coming to this Korean beef soup restaurant in Los Angeles for over 15 years, from when a bowl cost $9 to now around $20, and the quality has never changed. The soup is still the same pure beef broth, with no added salt or seasoning. It tastes very clean and comforting, and you never feel thirsty after drinking it. That’s how we know they don’t use MSG. The milky-white beef bone broth is light, nourishing, and very easy to drink. Whenever we’re not feeling well, we come here for a bowl—it instantly helps restore energy. We usually order the Mixed, which includes intestine, flank, brisket, and other cuts. The aunties working there are very attentive and will regularly check if you need more kimchi or radish, which makes the experience feel very caring and homely. Parking is relatively easy to find, which is another plus. The only downside is the restroom. It’s been the same for many years and feels quite old, a bit dirty, and has an unpleasant smell. If they could improve the restroom, it would make the experience much better overall."

"I am by no means a seolleongtang connoisseur but Hanbat is well-known for a reason! They have a very small menu but they are very good at what they serve. I opted for the brisket in the soup. The beef bone broth is very beefy and the brisket is very tender. The meat to soup ratio is higher than what I expected, probably also because it sinks to the bottom of the bowl. Their rice was perfectly chewy and fluffy, and kimchi was refreshing. Keep in mind that to-go containers are an extra $0.50 so bring your own if you anticipate you will have leftovers! The portion is not huge though."

"There is a reason this place is an absolute institution in K-Town! They specialize in one thing (sullungtang) and do it flawlessly. The broth, rich, milky, and incredibly comforting flavor, meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and their kimchi and kkakdugi (radish kimchi) are fresh, crunchy, and absolutely top-tier, authentic, soup very HOT!"