Hearty Korean Soup in Rowland Heights | Sun Nong Dan’s Yangji Seolleongtang Review
If you're anywhere near Rowland Heights and craving something warm, simple, and satisfying — let me introduce you to a hidden gem inside a busy Chinese mall:
Sun Nong Dan. 🇰🇷🍲
While this place is famous for its flaming Cheese Galbi Jjim (yes, they torch it at your table!), I decided to try something more low-key:
👉 Yangji Seolleongtang (beef brisket soup).
Why? Because prices everywhere are skyrocketing, and this was one of the most affordable choices on the menu at $19.99.
🥢 Side Dishes & Service
Once seated, I was greeted with a full spread of Korean side dishes:
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Spicy green onion salad
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Kimchi
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Crunchy radish kimchi
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Soy-pickled onions with chili peppers
They were all fresh and flavorful — and best of all,
✨ the server offered a refill without even being asked.
Kind, attentive service goes a long way.
🍖 The Soup: Generous Meat Portions!
The Seolleongtang came out steaming with a bowl of healthy purple rice on the side.
What stood out the most?
✅ The beef portions were impressive.
There was more meat in that bowl than I’ve seen at most Korean restaurants lately.
Tender, well-cooked, and plenty of it.
The broth?
Clean, subtle, and comforting — not overly fatty or salty.
It felt like something I’d crave on a rainy day.
🪑 No Wait, Great Vibe
We arrived just after the Saturday lunch rush, and
💺 we got a table immediately.
Inside was calm, clean, and perfect for a chill meal.
The surrounding Chinese mall was packed with people, and every restaurant seemed to be booming.
✅ My Final Take
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Category |
My Rating |
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Food |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Above average, generous beef!) |
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Service |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Kind, proactive staff) |
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Price |
💰 Budget-friendly for what you get |
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Vibe |
🪑 Relaxed, no crazy crowd |
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Return? |
✅ Yes – next time I’m trying the flaming cheese ribs! 🔥 |
📍 Want to check it out yourself? Here's the location:
📍 View Sun Nong Dan Location on Google Maps
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