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Sun Nong Dan

Name: Sun Nong Dan
Address: 710 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90005, US
Telephone: (213) 264-3303
Price range: moderate

Korean•Koreatown•moderate

Sun Nong Dan is one of the best korean restaurants in Los Angeles for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Koreatown.

Sun Nong Dan has been a fixture on Western Avenue for over a decade, and its around-the-clock hours have made it one of Koreatown's defining late-night destinations.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Sun Nong Dan has been a fixture on Western Avenue for over a decade, and its around-the-clock hours have made it one of Koreatown's defining late-night destinations. The dining room is reportedly a study in controlled chaos after midnight — groups packed in tight, clay pots landing on tableside burners, steam climbing toward the ceiling. That 24-hour format is not incidental; it signals a kitchen built for the kind of genuine, unreserved hunger that arrives on its own schedule. The dish that anchors the restaurant's reputation is the Galbi Jjim — braised beef short ribs finished tableside with blowtorched mozzarella, served over rice cakes and vegetables in a sauce that regulars consistently describe as fiery and deeply savory. The blowtorch presentation has become something of a signature moment, and diners report the bubbling mozzarella pull is as theatrical as advertised. For those drawn toward broth, the menu centers on the Sun Nong Dan Jeon Gol, a hot pot built for sharing, and the Yuk Gae Jang, a spiced beef and vegetable soup known for its restorative intensity. Mool Man Doo — steamed dumplings — rounds out the table as a grounding counterpoint to the bolder, heat-forward options. At a mid-range price point, Sun Nong Dan is consistently cited as one of the stronger group propositions in K-Town: portions are generous, the menu rewards a full table, and the kitchen never shuts down. Practically speaking, late arrivals tend to find the room more manageable, and the Galbi Jjim is the dish worth anchoring your order around — everything else can follow from there.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Group Dinner and Korean BBQ

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Koreatown | 710 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

7.8/10

Phone

(213) 264-3303

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Sun Nong Dan menu: what to order

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Galbi Jjim

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What makes Sun Nong Dan worth the move

Sun Nong Dan is a strong korean option in Koreatown in Los Angeles when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Galbi Jjim and Sun Nong Dan Jeon Gol also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 2,488 Google reviews.

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4.4 from 2,488 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Korean BBQ

Style

Korean in Koreatown

Spend

moderate

Best for

Group Dinner Korean BBQ late night lively social

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Google rating: 4.4 from 2,488 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Galbi Jjim, Sun Nong Dan Jeon Gol, Yuk Gae Jang

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Address: 710 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA
Phone: (213) 264-3303
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 7.8/10
Google rating: 4.4 (2,488 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Neighborhood: Koreatown

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What cuisine does Sun Nong Dan serve?

Sun Nong Dan is a Korean restaurant located in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Sun Nong Dan has been a fixture on Western Avenue for over a decade, and its around-the-clock hours have made it one of Koreatown's defining late-night destinations.

What is Sun Nong Dan best for?

Sun Nong Dan is best for group dinner, korean bbq, late night, lively, social. Sun Nong Dan is a strong korean option in Koreatown in Los Angeles when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Galbi Jjim and Sun Nong Dan Jeon Gol also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 2,488 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Sun Nong Dan?

Sun Nong Dan is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.4 from 2,488 reviews

What should I order at Sun Nong Dan?

Start with Galbi Jjim, Sun Nong Dan Jeon Gol, Yuk Gae Jang and Mool Man Doo. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Sun Nong Dan worth visiting?

Sun Nong Dan holds a 4.4 Google rating from 2,488 reviews. Sun Nong Dan is a strong korean option in Koreatown in Los Angeles when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Galbi Jjim and Sun Nong Dan Jeon Gol also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 2,488 Google reviews.

Where is Sun Nong Dan located?

Sun Nong Dan is located at 710 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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