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I was a bit disappointed with the ox bone soup. For eighteen dollars I expected a full and satisfying meal, but the bowl had very little in it. There were barely any rice noodles, even though the amount of meat was decent. The broth tasted good, but the portion overall was small and I was still hungry afterward. For the price it just does not feel worth it. I was hoping for something hearty and comforting, but it felt empty and lacking. I think it would have been better if more rice noodles were added into the clay pot. The kimchi and radish sides were great though. Next time I might try the pork cutlet since it seems to be a larger portion.

We stop by here every other week as the Seolleongtang/ox tail bone soup is reliable delish comfort food. The donkatsu is ample portions. The spicy radish and kimchi also are tasty. The service is fast and friendly and there is a self service water and kimchi replenishment station.

I placed a phone order and was charged an extra $1 per item for takeout without any prior notice. On top of that, the portion size for the tonkatsu is noticeably smaller when ordered to-go, seemingly because it’s packed into a small lunch box. For a neighborhood restaurant, charging a takeout fee and then reducing portions feels like a nickel-and-dime kind of business after the ownership changed. The food quality has also gone downhill. Instead of focusing on a few well-made dishes like before, they’ve expanded into a generic menu, and it’s no longer a true gukbap specialty restaurant. Prices have gone up by about 20–30% as well. Overall, disappointing compared to how this place used to be.

Authentic family style Korean diner. Most of the guests are Korean seniors. Help yourself with water and kimchi. Take the food and return the tray with no additional tips. The flavor in general is mild.

I tried Galbi for the first time and truly loved it. The restaurant was business with a few seats opened and I was seated immediately. Drinks came and side dishes. It did not take very long to get my meals and it came hot! When it was time to leave, the were very helpful with packing up the food for me. The price was a couple dollars over other Korean restaurants but still within the range and worth it! It is definitely, a 2x visit kinda restaurant.