Seoul Gom Tang

+ Extremely authentic and low profile. Feels like a family style restaurant and we saw lots of native Korean families there. + The soup is one of the best in the Bay Area. Rich and organic flavor. We ordered beef soup with tendon and tendons are so tender and soft that it almost melt in the mouth. + Large portions. + Owners are super friendly

The soups in this eatery are the bomb - we had seolleongtang (oxtail soup) and kalbitang (rib soup with mung bean noodles), both of which were nourishingly delicious. I had them with rice and it was just the perfect meal for a chilly day. I liked it so much that I returned the next week - we had extra yukkejang, which was spicy and tasty and also the crispy and flavourful seafood pajeon.

I have been coming to Seoul Gom Tang for more than three years. It is a family-run restaurant owned by a Korean family, and that sense of family is visible throughout the space. There is a hanbok hanging on the wall, which I believe may have belonged to the owners’ daughter when she was young. Every family member is attentive and welcoming. In the evenings, the father often sits in his SUV in the parking lot right outside the restaurant, wearing something that is visibly similar to a security uniform and keeping a flashlight on, trying his best to make customers feel safe. The atmosphere is cozy and comforting. As for the food, my favorites are the Beef Soondubu (soft tofu and beef soup) and the Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake). The soup is consistently smooth, the tofu retains its natural flavor, and the pancake is generously topped with seafood. The food here is not "Instagram-friendly" in a trendy sense; it is traditional, which I personally prefer. One additional note: there are two restaurants in the Bay Area named Seoul Gom Tang. The owners’ daughter confirmed that the one in Santa Clara is owned by a different owner.

This is a great home in the wall restaurant that is family owned. There is a mix of halmeoni and haraboji and non-koreans. We ordered the Ox Tail Soup - KKORIGOMTANG (꼬리곰탕) and it was good, just slightly under seasoned, but there is salt to flavor at taste. The Seafood Panacke - HAEMULPAJEON (해물파전) is very tasty and crispy. The Chicken Bulgogi was my least favorite dish, just underwhelming IMHO. Great restaurant overall.

Dolganitang soup was absolutely amazing! I loved the fresh kimchi—three kinds, all fantastic. The price point is great for the excellent quality, and the super warm service is such a bonus. Definitely my new go-to spot!

Specializing in Korean soups, milky bone broth is their namesake and forte. Mul Naengmyun, buckwheat noodles served in ice cold beef broth with sliced radish, cucumber and pear make for a refreshing meal. Make sure to add in vinegar and mustard to taste. For hot-cold combo, order with some Kalbi (marinated and grilled short ribs) — a practice popularized in LA Koreatown, now widespread. For sharing, Gamjajeongol (감자탕전골) comes as a bubbling savory pork neck and potato stew, spiced with chili, black sesame and chives. Yum!

My family had an amazing Father’s Day meal at Seoul GomTang! We had many of their appetizers, soups, and noodle dishes. The food was amazing as usual - we were really happy with all of it. The portions were plentiful and the service was impeccable as well. If you’re not sure what to order, I would look on the walls or ask the very nice server for advice. The owners know their food very well and try their best to help you out! Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone curious about Korean food. Must try!