Sun Nong Dan
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Korean braised short ribs served 24/7 with tableside cheese torch
Korean braised short ribs served 24/7 with tableside cheese torch
"This galbijjim specialist has two locations in Koreatown, but if it’s the wee hours of the night and you’re with a group, head to the 24-hour location on Western. Not only will Sun Nong Dan adequately feed everyone after the bars, but few late-night dining experiences in LA compare to this one. The table huddles around massive cauldrons of their signature spicy galbijjim: braised short rib, oxtail, rice cakes, and starchy vegetables, all simmering in a thick, fire-red sauce. Order it with cheese on top, and your server blowtorches it at your table until it’s melted and bubbly. And if you’re here alone or want to put something lighter in your gut, Sun Nong Dan serves various soups, including an oxtail with brisket soup that will help with that headache tomorrow morning." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder, cathy park
"A 24-hour Koreatown restaurant known for galbi jjim and generous, comfort-focused offerings served at all hours—part of the neighborhood’s round-the-clock dining culture." - Eater Staff
"The classic spot has two locations in Koreatown, a newer location on Western Ave. where the lights stay on 24 hours a day, and the original on 6th St that stays open until 1:30am. But whether you come at 2pm or 2am, you'll see groups huddled around massive cauldrons of galbi jjim (huge cast-iron plates of spicy, tender short ribs, rice cakes, and vegetables in a red galbi sauce). Order it with cheese on top, and they'll blow torch it at your table until it's melted and bubbly. Beyond this incredible stew, the soups are also worth your time." - brant cox, arden shore, nikko duren, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
"With two locations in Koreatown, this late-night galbi-jjim destination serves the dish with tender chunks of short rib, chewy rice cakes, and tons of spice. Top the galbi-jjim with cheese to take it to the next level. While the soups are more than respectable, crowds wait in line for the meaty stone bowl. Early in the morning, the older crowd comes in for discounted soups, like the one with seasoned cabbage and tender chunks of brisket." - Matthew Kang
"Like your office, Sun Nong Dan is chaotic and lit entirely by fluorescent light. So your team should feel right at home walking into this excellent Korean restaurant in the heart of Ktown. Your first (and only) order of business here is to get the incredible galbi jjim - a huge, cast iron pan full of ribs, rice cakes, and vegetables. Make sure you order it with cheese on top, because the server will come over with a blowtorch and melt it on top for you. They’re open 24 hours, which is perfect for when you’re staying late to hit a deadline and are all hungry afterward. You can usually walk right in on weekdays - just call ahead to make sure there’s no line." - brant cox, brett keating
