I love the bone broth soup at Si Jang! I can tell it's the real deal because after refrigeration, the broth solidifies into this thick, white, gelatinous clump of hearty nutritiousness. There's hardly any fat layer on top, and I honestly thought it tasted better when I re-heated it the following day for lunch! The flavor can be a bit bland for some, but adding their seasoned salt to the soup can fix that. What confused me was that the first time I ordered oxtail soup for takeout, all I could see were what looked like chunky tendon pieces and no meat! However, I still finished it because it was so melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The second time I ordered oxtail soup, I was almost disappointed to see 2 huge and meaty oxtails instead of the tendon. I wondered if they mixed up my first order and gave me oxtail intestine bone soup that's also on the menu, but regardless, both soups were amazing and helped me through those days when my stomach just wanted simpler and healthier fare.
Si Jang's open layout of kitchen and tables is casual and comfortable for the solo eater or group get-together. It seems to be a family business, and their customer service is attentive and friendly. I once tried their sizzling bulgogi beef on a hot plate, and it stayed so hot that I couldn't eat much of it without burning my mouth! The owner/cook noticed and kindly provided me with a chopped cucumber in sweetened vinegar and ice to help cool down my tastebuds. I still had to take most of the bulgogi plate home though. I think I'll be sticking to their bone soups! :)