Moobongri Soondae (무봉리 순대), San Gabriel

Good food, good ambiance

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Soup

The staff was so incredibly kind! We had such a lovely time dining here. The bossam was fresh, the samgyeopsal was perfectly crisp, and the lettuce was crispy!!

I would definitely recommend for a nice week night dinner because it's super affordable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

This place is great! What is better than good food, good service with it! The servers were quite nice, even though they may sometimes forget certain things that may come with certain dishes, they were quick to help and get whatever we needed.

We tried the bossam boiled pork, seafood pancake, bimbimbap, and seafood soon tofu. I didn't know if they had a pan fried Bossam, I swear I thought I saw another table order it. Quite pricey for the seafood pancake but it was quite good.

The place is clean and there is plenty of seating. They have an underground parking lot shared with all the neighbor shops. I would definitely stop by again for some more Korean food! Until next time !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had an excellent experience at Moobongri Soondae in San Gabriel! The food here is truly outstanding, and the service is exceptional—every staff member is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcomed the moment you walk in.

Their house specialty, the soondae (Korean blood sausage), is a must-try. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, and you can tell they put real care into crafting each dish. Along with their specialty, they offer a great variety of classic Korean comfort foods—everything from hearty soups to sizzling stir-fries—and each one is delicious, generous in portion, and very reasonably priced. It’s the kind of food that keeps people coming back.

The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, with a clean, modern interior and a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. They also have outdoor seating, which is a huge plus if you prefer some fresh air while dining. Even the washrooms are well-maintained, which says a lot about how much they care about their customers’ experience. And the free parking right in front of the establishment makes visiting incredibly convenient—no stress, just good food. We also requested a refill on our soup broth and ask for extra noodle and they did not charge us extra for that and we are grateful. They also top up our water whenever we are running low and they are always attentive to respond to our every need. Kudos guys for a job well done.

If you’re looking for authentic Korean cuisine, great value, and warm hospitality, I highly recommend Moobongri Soondae. With their big portions, great prices, and consistently tasty dishes, it’s a wonderful place to dine whether you’re a first-timer or a regular. Definitely worth a visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I went here with my friends and we got a large combo gamjatang and a large bossam and it was delicious! It came with a lot of food and it was definitely enough for the four of us. They also refilled our side dishes very quickly whenever we asked. The waiters were very attentive and kind at all times. The interior of the restaurant was very spacious and modern. I will for sure be coming back to try out the other combos!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I dine here at least three times a month, and everyone I bring ends up coming back on their own! My daughter loves their gamjatang, and the seafood pancake is the best I’ve ever tasted loaded with fresh seafood and full of flavor. The service is excellent, though sometimes you just need to wait a bit for a table to be cleared. Their soup has no MSG, and it’s so clean and rich that you won’t get a dry mouth the next day. Definitely one of my favorite Korean restaurants in San Gabriel!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently visited this Korean restaurant, and to my surprise, as a Latino, the staff spoke Spanish — which made the experience even better! I tried their $11.99 lunch special, and it was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and attentive; they even let you know up front that the soup might need a little salt to suit your taste, which I really appreciated.
I highly recommend this place to our Hispanic community — you won’t be disappointed! Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I didn’t expect to find such authentic Korean comfort food in San Gabriel! The soondae soup here is amazing — rich, hearty broth with tender meat and flavorful soondae. The portions are generous and the staff are super friendly. Definitely one of my new favorite spots for a cozy meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I generally don’t tend to write reviews, I really don’t but this restaurant had the worst customer service that I had dealt with. We ordered a pan fried soondae and didn’t know how to eat it because it didn’t come out ready, it was supposed to be mixed (we had to mix it ourselves when normally the servers would help mix it) but the servers didn’t let us know until we had to literally ask them. The female and male owners came out from the kitchen and watched us struggle to figure out how to eat the dish and still didn’t come to inform or assist us on how to eat it. Further, the female server wasn’t very nice nor attentive to our needs even when we called for her, we had to physically walk up to them and ask for what we needed like bowls so that we can share one dish. Although it is common sense, they added an automatic 18% gratuity because we were 6 people but it wasn’t stated anywhere on their store. That was frustrating in itself but they had me wait for over five minutes in front of the register to pay. Overall, it wasn’t a great experience and I don’t think I’ll come back or recommend this place to anyone especially because the food was pretty mid for a Korean place.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

The tofu soup and the pork with veggies so deliciously good
The service can improve the restaurant is expensive and the service lacks a lot from the three guys get better people or get them straight on customer service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Lunch set is super good. Good price and very big portions, enough for myself and my boyfriend and still have leftovers .

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

My favorite place for traditional korean soups and stews. You can tell all the sides are home-made and can taste how rich the broths are. The portion sizes are also great for the price. Would highly recommend as one of the best Korean spots in the SGV.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've been to plenty of Korean restaurants in Ktown but this place is way better. I loved the Bossam and Spicy Cold Noodles. The food is super clean and the service was excellent. I find myself coming by very often and everything I've tried so far has been delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nothing wrong with the service or venue, but man the food was disappointing.
You can get better soondae from the grocery store! We also got the gamjatang, naengmyun, galbitang, and spicy dwaeji gookbab (pork belly soup). I didn't have much of the first two, but the galbitang, was bland (better at Lee Ga in K-town), and the dwaeji gookbab was plain and lacking umami, somehow.
I've had dwaeji gookbab in Busan (I promise I'm not trying to flex, just highlight my experience to lend some credence to this demi-review), so I know the soup's M.O. I absolutely didn't expect that level here, and in trying to judge it on its own merits, I was just disappointed by the flavor profile of the soup. Adding salt didn't do much to change that, and I actually can't pinpoint what I didn't like.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

First of all, I’m Korean, so I know what good Korean food tastes like and I had to write a review for this place. The soondae soup is absolutely delicious! There’s no unpleasant smell and no MSG, which I can tell right away because my body reacts to it immediately. The cold noodles here are also incredibly tasty. Every time I come, I leave completely satisfied. Well done!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5