LA｜Ktown Oxtail Soup Showdown 🍲

Spent the weekend in Ktown — time for a direct comparison between two popular oxtail soup spots! JunTong SulLungTang 📍 869 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 The menu is super simple — mainly oxtail soup + various beef/offal options. We got the mixed offal soup and #1 traditional beef soup (Chinese menu has a typo — #1 is all meat). Season yourself with salt & pepper. The beef and offal are fragrant, the broth is nourishing and savory, and it comes with rice noodles. After tax + tip, only ~$20+ per person — amazing value! The small, crowded space is easy to overlook given the price. Sulga House of Bone Soup 📍 4451 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Second time here — menu is more varied, with oxtail soup in single or large pots. We ordered the mixed meat hot pot, which came on a portable stove. Broth was tasty, but with 4–5 people sharing, each only got a small bowl. Seafood pancake was crispy and delicious, and the prime rib tartare (Korean-style, heavy on sesame oil) was a nice throwback. Our group of 9 was split across two tables — the other table ordered cold noodles that looked amazing (next time!). Per person: ~$30–40 after tax + tip. Comparison: 🍲 Sulga — More like a Korean restaurant that also does good soup. Great for larger groups wanting variety (call ahead for 8+). 🍲 Jun Tong — A true oxtail soup specialist! High value, ideal for 4 people or fewer who really want to enjoy the broth. #LosAngeles #Offal #WeekendFoodExplore #LALife #LAFood #KtownLA #PhDlife #KoreanFood