This is a fairly decent samgyetang spot in Koreatown. Menu is pretty straightforward and most people come here to eat samegyetang. I personally crave this any time I feel like my energy level is low or I feel like my body needs some additional nutrition from different herbs that they use to make the broth. If you are not familiar, it's chicken or hen cooked for a very long time with a variety of herbs and nutritious ingredients with great health benefits. Service was great as well. I would recommend this spot if anyone is looking to get their samgyetang craving fix.

Great service! Would highly recommend. Staff was nice and serves food using fresh ingredients.

It is very nice and fresh food. Great service! It is my first soup when I been to LA.

Korea's version of chicken soup with rice and ginseng. Traditionally, Koreans eat samgyetang during the hottest days of summer. But for me, whenever the weather's cold or I start to feel like a cold coming on, I always crave samgyetang. Menu is limited and there's only 3 types of samgyetang. I opted for the Young Yang samgyetang, which was served with ginseng. Clay pot was served piping hot with banchan and some salt to season the broth or chicken. The chicken is stuffed with rice, garlic, jujube date, and sweet potato. Broth is clean and meal was hearty. Banchan adds a refreshing and crunchy bite in between. Service is kind and friendly. Food came out within 10 min of placing my order.

This place never disappoints. Amazing value. Amazing food. It's a must visit anytime anyone in the family is sick and needs food picked up. Great coffee next door is a bonus.

I walked in there the place was empty however shortly after 4 other couples walked in. If you're looking for great Samgye Tang this place is good but the banchan was meh . Usually there is a better selection . However what they offered was great ..I have a slight cold and when I lived in Korea this was my go to meal! Super nostalgic meal so I'm glad I came. The decore is simple but you don't come here for the decor do you;) FYI it's typical but I thought that I should add they do not serve beer or Soju. Just soda , hot tea and water .

I have been missing samgyetang since our trip to Korea. Let me tell you, this is the best samgyetang I've had in the States. It tastes almost like the beloved samgyetang shop in Busan. So this shop specifically specializes in chicken ginseng soup so if you're looking for other appetizers and dishes, I suggest you go elsewhere. The restaurant is quite large with a private parking lot in front. They have a lot of large tables so this would be a great spot to take a bigger party. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the owner and they seated us promptly. They were so warm and friendly. BTS videos were running in the background which we enjoyed during our meal. I ordered the traditional #1 samgeytang and the first thing you notice is that it comes out PIPING hot. The metal pot keeps the soup warm but also takes a long time to cool down so be careful on your first few bites. I burned my tongue because I was so eager to devour it. The soup broth is herby, light, and more on the bland side.. that is until you add some salt and break down the chicken. That's when all the real flavors come out and blend seamlessly together. The chicken tears apart so effortlessly with just a spoon. You really don't need to use any muscles. The rice quickly becomes porridge and adds that nice starchy addition to the meal. The chicken meat was incredibly tender and soft. There are lots of small bones so do eat carefully. I also enjoyed the bits of sweet potato too. All in all, it was a fantastic dish especially for $20. Each order comes with a tray of small side dishes: raw carrots, jalapenos, onions, kimchi, some kind of chopped meat, radish, and spicy bean paste. The side dishes were very simple yet served as light palate cleansers. At the end of the meal, I laughed and joked that the best part of the meal was the tea. Well, half heartedly it was. The tea was so comforting and delicious. This was the perfect meal after a long rainy drive from the Bay Area. The food was so comforting and the service was so kind and welcoming. Thank you for your hospitality and we will see you next time we visit So Cal!

My friend and I ate dinner at Buil Samgyetang and it was perfect for this week's cold weather. Service was pretty fast because we were immediately seated. My friend ordered a #1 regular Samgyetang while I ordered #3 Han Bang Samgyetang. While both #1 and #3 have ginseng, the difference between the two Samgyetangs is that #3 has more ingredients with goji berries and licorice. Our orders arrived within less than 10 minutes and were even boiling as we were ready to dig in. The chicken was super soft and tender. At first I thought the broth was bland, but I realized that I needed to mix the broth altogether so that I can taste all the ingredients. The ginseng had decent thick slices while goji berries made it a bit sweeter and healthier packed with antioxidants. The rice is found at the bottom and had a porridge-like texture. Little did I realize that I was able to finish most ingredients until the chicken bones were all left. The waitress and owners are very attentive and usually check in at our table. They also have BTS live performances shown on their TV screen (mostly from the You Never Walk Alone and Love Yourself eras). Buil Samgyetang is now my go-to restaurant for Samgyetang in KTown!

Perfect healthy and comforting soup for my cold. It helps with your cough, throat, immunity, etc etc We came on a Saturday night and appreciated their huge parking lot that is shared with the plaza. Found a spot right in front! We got to pick our seat and the food didn't take too long to come out. I liked the banchan plate, it was cute and unique. I also liked their herbal hot tea that was ginger and cinnamon (a combo I wouldn't have thought of but it was delicious)!! The soup was delish but it's a chore to pick out the chicken bones so be prepared! I felt they were friendly but not over-friendly like other ratings are saying.

Buil Samgye Tang is my favorite place to go when I am feeling under the weather because Samgyetang is one of my soul foods. The ginseng chicken soup is the perfect meal to bring me back up on my feet. The broth is so flavorful and deep and the chicken is so tender. It is really hard to find a good Samgyetang in the states, but Buil does it authentically. The owners and servers are always so kind and attentive everytime I go, and offer us so much refills on side dishes. The food also comes out super fast which is always a plus when I'm hungry. Some people dip their chicken in some salt and pepper, but I personally love dipping it in the jalapeno jangajji (jalapeno pickled in soy sauce). The flavors work so well together, and you will finish the whole chicken in no time. I am drooling just thinking about it again. The space is also bigger than you would expect from seeing it outside with plenty of seating, and because it is in the Rodeo Galleria plaza, there is a huge parking lot which is free of course. If you're in the area, you should definitely try it!