Berkeley Student‘s Hidden Gem: This Korean Spot Heals the Soul 🍲❤️

Amid Bay Area’s soaring prices, finding a Korean restaurant with generous portions, delicious soup, and reasonable prices feels like striking gold! As someone who loves cooking at home, I’m picky about restaurants—why eat out if it’s not good? But Seoul Gom Tang won me over. The broths are clear, savory, and just right (unlike many Berkeley spots that are too salty or MSG-heavy). Every bowl feels comforting and warm. What we’ve tried: Oxtail Soup / Beef Knee Tendon Soup: Rich, flavorful, meat falls off the bone Rice Cake Soup & Pork Potato Soup: Well-seasoned, hearty and satisfying Bibimbap: Homestyle sauce, on the lighter side—add more if you like it stronger 💡 Why It’s a “Student Cafeteria” ✔ Portions are huge—can easily last two meals ✔ Soups are consistently good, perfect for chilly days ✔ Prices are very fair for Bay Area Korean food ✔ Convenient location near Berkeley/Oakland, with parking ✔ Dishes are reliable; many Korean elders eat here—been around for over a decade On days when cooking feels like too much, coming here for an affordable, satisfying meal is pure joy. Next time, I’m trying the steamed dumplings and fried pork cutlet! 📍 Seoul Gom Tang 3801 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 #BerkeleyEats #BayAreaFood #OaklandEats #StudentEats #BayAreaKorean #UCBDining #HiddenGem