Yay for yum Korean food! My #100AsianRestaurantsInMaryland series continues with a true comfort-food classic: seol lung tang (seolleongtang) – that steamy, milky-white Korean bone broth soup that feels like a warm hug the second it hits the table. Today’s stop: Yett Gol in Silver Spring, a long-running neighborhood favorite known for boiling traditional Korean bone soup.
Yett Gol is the kind of low-key spot you’ll drive past a hundred times… and then wonder why you didn’t go sooner. It’s casual, comforting, and very “come as you are.” The menu leans heavily into Korean comfort staples – especially soups – so if you’re chasing something cozy (or you’re recovering from winter, a long week, or life), it’s a strong move.
If you’re building a Silver Spring food day, Sweet Bamboo Boba makes a great dessert stop downtown, where you build your own bubble tea for one flat price and can also grab bubble waffles.
And yes: this is a seol lung tang destination. (More on that in a second.)
What we ordered at Yett Goll
- Hae Mul Pajeon ($17.95): This is the classic seafood + scallion pancake – crispy edges, chewy center, and meant for sharing (usually with a little dipping sauce moment). Real talk: it wasn’t my favorite this time. Not bad, just not the star of the meal for me. If you love pajeon, you might still enjoy it, especially as a shareable starter, but if you’re trying to prioritize what to order on your first visit? I’d tell you to make the soup your main character.
- Gogi Seol Lung Tang ($14.50): Okay THIS is why you come. Seolleongtang is traditionally made by simmering beef bones for hours until the broth turns cloudy, rich, and creamy-white, and it’s typically served relatively mild so you can season it yourself. It was tasty, comforting, and soooo good with a bite of kkakdugi (that cubed radish kimchi that adds the perfect crunchy, tangy contrast).
The #1 Seol Lung Tang rule: SEASON IT AT THE TABLE
This part is so important: seolleongtang is meant to be seasoned to your taste – that’s part of the experience. I recommend adding coarse salt, black pepper, and dadaegi (spicy seasoning paste/sauce that adds depth + heat). Pro tip: take a spoonful, season, taste again, and repeat until it’s exactly what you want. Don’t be shy.
Have you guys eaten here yet?! Let me know by commenting below, Nomsters.
📍12337 Georgia Avenue C, Silver Spring
⏰ 11-9PM daily, closed Mondays
For more on yum eats in Silver Spring, click here!