Seoul Soulongtang

honestly pretty meh overall. nice side dishes to start but I just like fish cakes and tofu. The soup was pretty low on meat and not that interesting texture wise or flavorful. Same with bibimbap was bland and not popping anything worth attention. Seafood pancake was nice and oily, but it’s pretty easy for that to be good

I came here on a Saturday night with my gf and overall our experience was great. We had to wait in line because it was full when we got there but the wait wasn't too long. I had ordered the combo which included a cold soup and pork belly and omg it was delicious 😋 . The cold noodle was super refreshing and the pork belly as well. We were given small side dishes in the beginning and they were pretty good. The travel was worth it tbh and we'll definitely be coming back soon!

If you’re craving authentic Korean comfort food in Boston, Seoul Soulongtang in Allston is hands down the place to go. Their signature Soulongtang — a traditional ox bone soup — is deeply satisfying, especially on a cold day or when you just need something hearty and restorative. My favorite is the classic Soulongtang with brisket and noodles. The broth is rich, milky, and full of umami from hours of slow simmering. I love how they serve it unseasoned, so you can adjust the flavor with the salt, pepper, and chopped scallions on the side — just like they do in Korea. The brisket is tender and flavorful, while the glass noodles have a perfect chewy texture. Beyond the soup, the banchan here is excellent, especially the house-made kimchi and radish kimchi. They’re fresh, well-fermented, and they complement the mildness of the broth beautifully. The restaurant itself is cozy and clean with a casual vibe, and the service is consistently quick and friendly. Whether you’re dining solo or with friends, it’s a great spot for an affordable, comforting meal. If you’ve never had Soulongtang before, Seoul Soulongtang Boston is the perfect place to try it. I always leave feeling full and happy.

the best food I've had in the city yet. incredibly good, one of those meals that you think about all week. place was pretty dirty and sticky

The food was delicious and generously portioned. The restaurant gave me a quiet sense of warmth, bringing back memories of my time in Shin-Ōkubo long ago.

DELICIOUS COLD NOODLES! Also an incredibly crispy, decadent and savory kimchi pancake (which comes with seafood). The mul naemyoung had the right amount of sourness while being icy and refreshing.

Friend and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 6pm. The restaurant was busy and there was a bit of a wait for a table. Once we were seated, a server came by not too long after to take our order. The food came out very quickly but everything was hot. We ordered the yachae pajun (vegetable pancake), the combo kalbitang and kalbi. The food was great. No complaints there. I took off a star because I was disappointed with the service. Towards the end, it felt like they were really trying to rush us to get us to leave. I understand it was busy but I didn’t see anyone waiting by the door to be seated. We weren’t even there for 45 minutes and a server came by to drop off the check. Another server came by to try and clear out the table but we weren’t finished eating and I told him I wasn’t done yet. He left but came back later to help us box the leftovers and at some point, a female server came by while the male server was there and she poured one of the side banchan’s into my soup thinking that I was done eating and the other server who was next to her and I both stopped her. I get you see us packing some of the leftovers up but you shouldn’t assume I am done eating. I just don’t get why there has to be multiple servers at one table at the same time (probably to be more efficient) and why would they not ask if we were done with our food before taking them away.

Yummy Korean food! The pig feet were delicious and the portion was huge! Definitely worth the money. The restaurant is clean and the vibe was great. Service was excellent, they kept refilling our banchans! 10/10 😌

After recently moving to Boston, we asked around for some good Korean restaurants and Seoul Soulongtang came up the most so we went to check it out this weekend. We ordered the spicy kalbitang + jaeyook bokkum combo and also got a mul naengmyeon. The best part of the meal was without a doubt the mul naengmyeon. Even before adding in vinegar and mustard, the broth was pretty tasty, there was a lot of radish and a decent amount of meat. A perfect refreshing dish for the summer and something I'd come back for. The jaeyook bokkum dish wasn't bad, a bit oily for my taste. Overall I'd order it again but wouldn't seek it out like I would for the naengmyeon. The least favorite dish was the spicy kalbitang - wouldn't say it's bad but felt like the broth lacked depth and in comparison to the two other dishes, it just wasn't nearly as good. Overall pretty satisfied with our meal here, I'd give it a 3.5/5 but rounding up to 4.

For a quick Sunday lunch, I decided on Korean soup to shake off the dreary spring weather. Entering at 11:45, I received a table immediately; the establishment had less than one quarter occupancy. I put in my order for the spicy galbitang ($17.95). Immediately after, the server set the table with side dishesband a bowl of white rice. The five today included cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, fish cake, pickled onion and some other root vegetables, and fried tofu. The cabbage kimchi seemed under fermented. The galbitang arrived just as I was finishing up the banchan. It was barely spicy, and some of the gochujang hadn't yet dissolved. I found a few paste chunks. The soup also tasted underwhelming, with insufficiently concentrated stock. The beef rib pieces were also sparse with the meat. At least they were fast and efficient, but the meal was udnerwhelming.

Maybe the best Korean restaurant for comfort food in Boston. We got the kimchi pancake, which was greasy and not much seafood inside. The main dish was the Kalbi Tang combo (kalbi and soup), soooo good, so we had to get another Kalbi on the side. Soup is warm and served with rice, perfect for the cold weather. Service was quick and nice. It is a cozy restaurant and good food. Kalbi is the must try!

Overall, good menu choices and good quality side dishes. One of better Korean restaurants in Boston area.

Perfect place to warm up on a chilly winter evening. The soulongtang is simple and comforting. I got the combo with LA galbi which was sweet and tender. My friend got the samkyupsal which was also quite good. Decent banchan and fast, no frills service. There's a good amount of seating but there seems to always be a bit of a wait here. Overall a solid korean food spot!

I don't think Boston has a stellar Korean food scene by any means, but Seoul Soulongtang is a solid place for the basics. They specialize in soulongtang - for the newbies like me, this is an ox/beef bone soup with brisket. It's typically seasoned to taste at the table, so every table has a vat of salt and pepper and the dish comes with fresh scallions. Very cozy and homey dish for a cold night. The banchan were pretty basic but tasted good (radish and cabbage kimchi, fish tofu, plus another one or two that can't remember). We also tried their vegetable pajeon which was mediocre imo, a not crispy enough. However their bulgogi, bibimbap, jeyook bokum, and japchae were solid. I'd come back when my Korean food craving hits! Next time I want to try their galbitang which seems to be their 2nd most popular soup.

always good and tasty. dishes are always served hot. sides are always a nice compliment.

Favorite local Allston spot! Everytime I crave something warm or soup, this is the spot. Service is the fastest and the food always hits. Large portions for a reasonable price and they always give a generous amount of sides. Restaurant sound level is also perfect for talking, not awkwardly quiet but also not too loud. I love getting the Kalbitamg, haha, seafood pancake, and bibimbap

This place is the bomb!!! It's got a really chill vibe where everyone for any occasion is coming to eat. Dates, friendly hangouts, or just by yourself. The food is delicious and if you know what you want, you can put an order in within SECONDS of sitting down. This is my Go To spot when it comes to Allston. I bring everyone here. This place has my stamp of approval, hands down.

I have been on a Korean cold noodle kick. In a heat wave, nothing hits the spot like a big bowl of noodles with chunks of ice floating in the broth. (I should learn how to make this at home.) After scouring Yelp for a place in Boston that serves these cold noodles, I landed on Seoul Soulongtang in Brighton. Be sure to come around 6 even on weekdays or be prepared for a bit of a wait - we came a little after six and nabbed the last table for two; after we finished, we opened the door to find a long line outside. The menu features a bunch of other soups and dishes but I only had eyes for the last page of cold noodles. Broth: light, fragrant, condiments of salt and yellow mustard and vinegar provided. Noodles: nice and springy, they provide a pair of scissors to snip snip into more manageable bites. Standard garnishes of pickled radish, green onions, thinly sliced beef and cucumber, and half a hardboiled egg. Banchan: good selection and they give free refills. They also offer combo meals of noodles + galbi, which may be a good option for two people who aren't super hungry. It gets a little loud inside with people talking and someone manning the massive frying counter but nothing too bad. The service was not exactly friendly but very efficient and our food came out quickly. PARKING: If you do decide to chance the wait-time and come after 6, there's free parking in the lot on Comm Ave across the street, as well as a big parking lot on Harvard Ave behind Cafe Brazil Bakery.

Reasonably priced family restaurant with delicious food and solid portion sizes. We went as a group of five on a Friday at around 8:15pm and had a 10-20 minute wait to get seated. I got the kalbitang, which had a good amount of beef ribs, white radish, and noodles in the warm, hearty stew. We also got the bossam and kimchi pancake to share. The bossam came with a good amount of pork belly, sauces, and delicious radish kimchi to go with it. The kimchi pancake was doughy and chewy, but I couldn't tell the difference between it and a regular seafood pancake. The only unfortunate part of our visit was that their grill was closed by the time that we got there, even though we had called ahead to hear that it didn't close until 8:30pm. A bunch of items were also sold out, though we were luckily still able to find non-beef dishes for a member of our party that doesn't eat beef. Overall, I would come back for the bossam and fresh kimchi. Perhaps earlier next time to get to try some of their grill dishes.

I quite literally love every dish here and it's so exciting now that it's summer and I can have their summer served only naengmyun! It's a super chewy root starch noodle dish, served cold with beef brisket, assorted vegetables, boiled egg, and either a cold beef broth or spicy sauce The kalbitang is a hearty beef broth soup with premium short ribs and vermicelli noodles served with a bowl of rice on the side. It was really enjoyable switching between eating the cold noodles and hot comforting soup! Make sure to visit here if you're craving classic korean dishes!

I like the vibe of this place - clean, warm lights, peaceful and not overly noisy. Unlike the other Korean places in Allston, this place has fast and attentive service . We sat down and were served with several bonchons The pork belly and beef soup were both very good. Will come back to this place!

Came back again and got the kalbi tang and seafood pancake. For kalbi tang, the soup itself is good, but the kalbi is not too tender. The seafood pancake itself is not too flavorful. But with sauce, it's good. The service is ok. We dined at noon, the restaurant is half full and they still rushed us to pay and leave.

Food was quickly made, fresh and tasty. From the seafood pancake to japchae to the dol sot, everything was delicious. They were very accommodating to our 1.5 year old. Parking was easy and right outdoor.

Hearty food however service left something to be desired. When we called ahead, we were told on the phone that the line was out of the door and that they cannot guarantee when we will be seated. We arrived and we were seated immediately with no line (which was a nice surprise). The staff all proceeded to rush us throughout the entire meal and it came off unpleasantly. Anyways, yes, remember to season your broth!

Hands down one of the best Korean comfort food restaurants in Boston. Known for their Soulongtang and I can promise you that it won't disappoint! The service is always fast. You can come in during a 1 hr lunch, order your food and have it at the table in under 8 mins! Super convenient. This restaurant provides a warm and homey atmosphere, with the staff being so friendly and the food being very comforting. I've been here so many times and will be expecting to be back plenty more!

As the weather gets colder, the desire to have a hearty hot bowl of soup begins to build up in a matter of seconds every single hour I'm awake. It's a fiend that has to be constantly fed and/or suppressed less it unleashes wrathful hell on everything around it. That's how this establishment made it to one of my lists of must-visits during the colder months. They serve a rather unique broth for those new to this particular style of Korean soups - really hearty but really clean, seemingly flavorless but also bold once enough salt is introduced. My introduction to the dish Seolleongtang took place almost two decades ago. I was sick - very sick - and had absolutely no appetite (an obvious recipe for further disaster). A close friend's grandmother found out and made a large pot's worth of this broth and "demanded" that she force me to consume a lot of it. I still laugh when I think about it especially my friend's facial expressions when she showed up with it. Long story short, she didn't need much effort to convince me. The clean scent was enough for me to be willing try it; the gentle but hearty contrast was enough for me to keep going until most of the pot was gone. It sure got me up and well again overnight and made me a permanent fan of this potent broth. Seolleongtang is pretty much the same almost everywhere except for the spice condiments that they offer with it. As I prefer mine just with sea salt, I'm just happy whenever there is a place that serves a decent portion of it whenever the weather is cold. If you've never had this soup before, I'd definitely recommend it to nourish your soul. My only tip is...don't hesitate to keep adding salt until the flavor pops for you.

I am a regular at Seoul Soulongtang. As a Korean, I often miss eating korean food that I'm unable to properly cook myself and often turn to this place for that. Their Kalbitang is really good and other things on their menu is solid. Their service is also friendly and the place itself holds many people but also has a line sometimes during peak hours. I would definitely recommend this place to those who want to try Korean food! I would recommend to dine in than takeout because sometimes they don't get the order right or it comes somewhat smaller than it is at the place itself.

I would say this is one of my go to comfort food spots in Allston. My husband and I always crave their naengmyeon in the summer/warmer months, and their soulongtang or kalbitang in the colder months. We love their combos with the meat options -- such a great deal! Fast service and easy casual vibes, which is nice for a quick nice dinner.

Place has good glass noodle soup. Usually get the kalbi ribs version combo with spicy pork belly Overall the menu is somewhat limited but for the combo it's just the right amount for two of us. Their seafood pancakes are good in my opinion, come out large and flat, and the part i do like is that it's got crispiness to it. A lot of other places seem to come out mushy in texture. Service is hit or miss but it's relatively quick and you can flag someone walking by.

No exaggeration; the soulongtang cures me any time i feel like i might be getting sick. The Japchae is also 10/10, so flavorful

Favorite Korean restaurant in Boston! The food is amazinggggg. I got the bibimbap and their portions were great. The stone pot was piping hot along with the soup. They don't cheap out on the meat or the side dishes. Had one of the bestttt kimchi ever. The service wasn't that nice but the waiters are direct to the point and super fast. Wasn't too busy on a Monday but would def go back for the amazing food

My friend and I (party of 2) got the kalbitang and LA kalbi combination and the bossam. The kalbi tang is light and definitely a comfort food. The LA kalbi was flavorful but a bit too sweet for my personal taste. The bossam was soft but it could be spiced up a bit more. Overall, pretty standard Korean food! The restaurant has a good amount of seating. We didn't need to wait for a Friday dinner. Service was quick.

Food were super tasty and such a huge amount. Service is a kind of average but our server was nice and friendly. I wanna go again and try different food. I will recommend everyone

This is my go-to place whenever I am craving cold noodles. They only start serving this closer to summer, and it is great to battle the heat. It was hot over the weekend, and the refreshing cold soup definitely helped cool me down. I ordered the combo, so I got kalbi side with it. The kalbi is so flavorful, and the onion it comes with is so sweet. I also like to order the jokbal with bai top salad. There is so much flavor but also pretty spicy for me, but the cold noodles help cool down the spice, so it is a perfect combo. Did take out, but the place looked clean and was pretty full on a Sunday afternoon. The staff was nice and took my order promptly and waited about 20 mins for it to be ready.

The best spot in Boston for comforting Korean classics. From the moment you step inside, the aroma of sizzling meats and savory broths envelops you. We ordered the (S9) bossam, (A1) seafood pancake, (E1) soulongtang, and (E8) ugeoji kalbitang. The bossam came with tender and juicy slices of pork belly. The seafood pancake was golden, crispy, and packed with seafood. The soulongtang is filled with tender slices of beef brisket and warms you from the inside out. The ugeoji kalbitang has a fragrant and robust broth and is filled a generous portion of Napa cabbage. The restaurant fills up quickly, especially on weekends, but the service is fast and efficient.

The sullungtang and galbi tang are good. The broth is light yet rich. The kimchi and banchan are super good. I would come here just for that.

I have been meaning to try Seoul Soulongtang for years but I am glad I was able to finally try their food last night. We ordered their kimchi pajun, which is their seafood with kimchi pancake, to start and it was amazing. It had a nice crunch to it, which was a nice change to how many other places execute their pancakes... usually not crunchy and somewhat soggy, however, it was nothing but delightful here! A great portion size too. For entree, we did the Kalbi Tang combo with Je-yook bokkum. Kalbi Tang is short ribs in a bone broth with glass noodles, which I believe you can order spicy, as well. Je-yook bokkum is a spicy pork dish with mushrooms and onions that also comes with a bowl of rice. The combo dishes come in slightly smaller dishes than the normal order size of each but nevertheless, still filled two adults just fine. I really enjoyed the broth of the Kalbi tang noodle soup. I added some kimchi into it and it was perfect. No complaints here, it is a great spot to hit up for Korean comfort food!

Good Soulongtang. It was super hot in the stone pot. But good flavor as long as you add enough salt and pepper yourself. The banchan was also decent. Server was very friendly. I saw Korean people chat and eat there, so I would assume it is authentic food:p Good experience, friendly server, and not very noisy ambient with decent space to enjoy our food.

Arrived late afternoon to have a Korean warm soup dish. A perfect rainy day for a warm dish of beef broth soup. The place is simple nothing fancy. Just same as most of the restaurants around here. I had a combination order of Galbitang with Samgyupsal; a bone broth rib soup with grilled pork belly on the side; it was a delicious combination. The amount of food was more than enough for an adult and taste was excellent, meaning it had the traditional flavor of the soup same as in Korea. The service was also very attentive. Checking often for your comfort. Had a pleasant late lunch in time in here.

This was my second time coming here. Both times I really wanted to love it, but I was left underwhelmed. I thought everything was a bit bland down to the banchan. I did enjoy the flavor of the LA Galbi, but it was extremely chewy to the point it was hard and annoying to eat. As someone who absolutely loves galbi, I was disappointed. The food wasn't bad, but I don't think I'd come back.

Decent amount of seating, not too small. Service was alright. Not terrible but definitely not amazing. The soup we had was flavorless. I know this one doesn't typically have a strong flavor, but it didn't taste like anything at all. The bossam was alright, a little tough and very lean. The galbi was the best by far. The bibimbap was pretty good and very large.

We ordered the haemool pajun, soulongtang, and bibimbap. Pajun was solid but the mains were just okay. Banchans were good.

Charming old school Korean restaurant. We absolutely enjoy the seafood pancake, really large. For our main entrees, we had the amazing cold noodles, which were my absolute favorite. The short rib and soup was good too with rice. Banchans were good and unlimited. The restaurant itself was slightly too hot that night where we were sweating. It is best to sit near the front, it is much cooler.

Casual authentic Korean spot in the heart of Allston right off of the Harvard st stop on the green line. We came in as a party of 2 on a Friday evening during the summer (so after most of the college kids are out of school) and we're able to quickly get a seat. Service is super prompt almost to the point of being too curt but I'll give them points for being speedy. We ordered a spicy kalbitang, yook gae jang, and a jokal, to share. Food was great and tasty, the right amount of spicy and they serve the little appetizer dishes as they do in most Korean restaurants. The portions are generous and the price is fair. This place is a pretty good standard for Korean cuisine and worth making a trip to if you're in the city (as it's right off a green line stop) and in the mood for solid comfort Korean food. tldr; Korean comfort food, generous portions, fair prices, fast service. No reservations.

I randomly chose to go to Seoul Soulongtang and hoped for some good food. The first good sign I saw when I entered the place was it was packed. I had to wait for a seat but it was quick. They were quick to come and take our order and the food comes out swiftly too. The soulongtang was bland and after reading Yelp reviews, I wasn't the only one who felt that way but it sounds as if the soup comes unsalted and you can add salt yourself. The jokbal wasn't marinated enough so that lacked flavor, but it is a big plate of food, so it's great for sharing. The dishes that had flavor was daeji yangnyum gui, the pork was tender and had some great grilled flavor. The mul naengmyun had chewy noodles and the flavors were sweet and sour. This dish was great because it was stuffy in the restaurant when I was there plus it was humid that day too, so the cold noodles were nice and cold to eat in such weather. Maybe I don't know where to go for the good Korean food or I just don't know how good Korean food is supposed to taste. I found the food at this place to be alright, even though there were so many people. I think there are better Korean restaurants and I just haven't found it.

My favorite place to enjoy the hot soullongtang. I always get C3 from the menu. Service is as amazing as 10 years ago when I first try it. You will get good side dishes, and can ask for refill on the sides.

Hands down one of my favorite Korean spots in the Allston-Brighton area. Despite always being busy when I've stopped in, the service is always prompt and efficient. I've since moved away and into the Metrowest suburbs, but if I'm in the area, there's a good chance I'm stopping here for seollongtang. The seafood pancake is also very good. In addition, I'm always impressed by how generous the restaurant is with the number of complementary banchan side dishes they bring you. If you're looking for a delicious bowl of soup or plate of Korean barbecue especially during the cold Boston winters, this is a solid pick.

We totally ordered too much for 3 and somehow finished all of this and that's because the food was amazing. I have low sodium tolerance so most of the meats were a little saltier than what I would have liked but honestly good for most people. Kimchi pajeon was good. The Soulongtang was good, you must add salt. What impressed me the most was actually the dumpling soup. The soup had more flavor and the dumplings and rice cakes paired really well. Highly recommend it and will be coming back to try the other soup. Very busy restaurant, staff was fairly friendly. Street parking wasn't too difficult to find if you get their early.

My friends and I were craving soup on a Sunday morning. It was not too packed when we got there around noon. We were seated right away. I had the Spicy Kalbitang and I really enjoyed it. The meat in the soup was on the bone and the broth was pretty flavorful and was't that spicy. I personally like my dishes salty, so I just added more salt in my soup. The Soulongtang was also tasty. My friend thought it needed to be a little more salty, but this was my first time having it, so I have nothing to compare it to. The seafood pancake was a lot bigger than we expected. When ordering a combo, the soup is a little smaller than when you just order the soup entree. However, it is a good deal with the meat dishes.

Great restaurant for a very comforting soulongtang (beef bone broth)! I had the soulongtang + L.A. Kalbi combo. I really enjoyed the soulongtang and you can add salt/pepper to it to your taste. The L.A. Kalbi was chewy and below average, so I wouldn't recommend getting it. The combination comes with rice and the meal comes with banchan.

Came here around 6:00 with my boyfriend and we were lucky to have taken the last seats. After we were seated, the party after us was given an estimated window of 20 minutes to wait outside where a line began to form. Our orders were taken and delivered fairly quickly, but with the rush hour and servers informing customers of wait times, we had to wait for assistance such as scissors, salt/pepper, and refills on 반찬. The Seolongtang was kind of bland and my naengmyeon was too vinegary for my personal taste but the side dishes were amazing and really elevated the meals. I would say it's about $18/person but overall not bad.

We got a smattering of foods, which were all good, but not great. But I still enjoyed it :)

Service here is always friendly and staff are courteous. We came on a Sunday at 1130am and there was no wait. Around 12pm it started to fill up. They have combos with the soup and vermicelli along with a dish (we had 3 combos - picked pork belly, bulgogi and kalbi). The soups all come with a side of rice as well. The soup broth is always consistent (meant to be very light as you're able to add in your own salt to taste). I personally don't add salt in it because the other meats are very flavorful already so it's a good balance

Yummy! This place has very tasty and hearty Korean soul food. If you don't mind dishing out a bit of money, try their combination specials. Yes, this place is on the pricey side, but for the amount of food you will get, the friendly service, and the side dishes, I think it's worth the price!

My craving for Naengmyeon was satisfied when I tried it here! It's great since they offer a combo with bbq meat for $5 + It was a great size portion & the meat was marinated and a great combination. I had the pork belly & LA Kalbi. I enjoyed my whole experience here and the service is fast plus friendly staff.

PSA: if you're not Korean, don't come here. The service here is awful, it doesn't even exist. We were ignored the second we came into the restaurant. We did not get any refills for the sides. We asked for water several times, received rolled eye contact and were ignored. My sister-in-law actually knew how to pronounce the menu items and enunciated them properly, it did not matter. The staff is absolutely rude and their behavior was racially motivated. I would have walked out but thought maybe it was a misunderstanding but the rudeness just kept on rolling. Check the reviews on Google and there are plenty that mirror my experience. Food was great though, but the experience was so awful, I have to give a 1-star.

One of the best Korean restaurant in town. You can't go wrong with any dish on the menu which makes it hard to pick at times. Visiting this restaurant while I was in Boston for work travel was a great experience for me.