Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup

Huh? Why is this place so underrated? This place is probably one of the very few Korean restaurants that could be compared to the places in Korea. Broth, rice, kimchi, kkakdugi, and meat - all of them are rich in flavor. Most people get brisket, but my go to is the tongue. It’s tender and softer than brisket. A tip to eat the beef broth - put some shrimp sauce and pepper to meet your preference, then add some kkakdugi sauce in the broth for a little kick. Kkakdugi sauce would make it way better. They have other menus too. I’ve tried scallion pancake and spicy soup. They are ok but not outstanding. Just stick to the beef broth soup. Dumplings are not bad. Beware, this place gets super crowded after 6pm, even on weekdays. Get there as early as you can. Servers are always nice to me because I am Korean. Not sure how they treat non-Koreans. One of my favorite Korean restaurants in the area. I miss it already!!

Simple menu of specialized dishes and soups. The beef bone soup was delicious. The broth was milky and savory, having been cooked all day to get that milky. They must have used the same broth for the seafood soup, which was also delicious. The radish and cabbage Kimchi was very fresh and tasty. Keep it coming at no extra charge. The soup portion was a perfect size, and the price was reasonable. Loving this place.

Went here for the first time for my birthday breakfast and it was incredible. The cabbage and radish kimchis were perfectly balanced, fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. I ordered the Sseok oh Seolleongtang (섞어 설렁탕) and the Modeum Suyuk (모듬 수육) and every bite was amazing. The broth was rich and comforting without being heavy, and the meats were tender and deeply flavorful. You can tell everything is made with real care and tradition. It’s rare to find Korean food this authentic and well executed outside of Korea. Every dish had that perfect balance of subtle, savory, and satisfying. The staff were kind, the service was quick, and the atmosphere had that cozy, home cooked feel that makes you want to stay for another bowl. Absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be back. Perfect spot for anyone craving real Korean comfort food.

Can’t trust google review, I tried different places over 4.5, all mediocre. This place is 3.9 but the best place ever. If you’re looking for legit Korean beef soup (kimchi was amazing too), this place is the one. Great service too.

Had the brisket seolleongtang and it really hit the spot. The broth was rich, milky, and comforting, exactly what you want from a long-simmered soup. The beef sundubu wasn’t as strong on the beef flavor as I hoped, but still cozy and satisfying. The kimchi was perfect, crisp, tangy, and balanced, probably my favorite part. They sell A little on the pricey side but not unreasonable for the quality. Great spot if you’re craving hearty, homey Korean soups.

We got curious by seeing "traditional" in the name. And it is everything you expect (plus more): Soups are very hearty and delicious, kimchi is crisp and has just the right amount of kick. We tried both spice and beef broth soups and all were amazing. Service is attentive, and a bottle of Korean beer tops the food well.

Saw this on instagram reels and was craving a savory soup and decided to give it a try. It's located in Centerville Square II shopping center. It was packed and we had to wait a couple of minutes to get seated. It's a small space, and people kept coming in behind us. We ordered the seafood scallion pancake (haemul pajeon), seollongtang (beef bone soup), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The seafood scallion pancake didn't have much seafood; it was mostly flour. The soups were good and savory, but there was something missing (hard to describe). If i was sick, I don't think it would clear my sinuses (lol, if you know you know). The kimchi and the kkakdoogi were amazing and tasty! They actually even sell it to take home! This was my favorite part. The service was good despite being quite busy. There was plenty of parking in the public parking lot. Despite the price being a bit higher than average, would want to come back and try a different soup and the mandu.