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   JerseyGirl

   New York Area

   13 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Very reliable Korean restaurant in Center City. Relatively easy to make a reservation at the last minute. We come a few times a year. Everything is very good, but not great.

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   SourabhP

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Food was awesome! Service was ok. Overall, a nice dining experience.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Son birthday

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4. JJ

   JuJuW

   Seattle

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   Went here due to the high ratings but was disappointed in the food (service was great). I thought the food was very mediocre and at 6:45pm on a Thurs, they were out of kalbi. The sauces tasted mostly of soy sauce, which is a primary ingredient but it should not be the sole ingredient you taste. I am not from Philly (visiting from Seattle), so perhaps the high rating is appropriate compared to other Korean restaurants in Philly.

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   Paul

   New York Area

   50 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined on November 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Very good Korean near center city. A bit pricey but good quality. The food is grilled in the kitchen which I prefer.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing service and food! Was our first time trying this food and loved everything the server recommended.

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   Joyce

   New England

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on September 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   THE FOOD AND SERVICE ARE EXCEPTIONAL! I love everything there and will definitely revisit :)

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   L1nda1106

   Philadelphia

   81 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   81 reviews

   Dined on August 27, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   We not that familiar with Korean cuisine, so we were initially disappointed when the QR code on the table took us to a rather spartan menu with little description. It took a while for a server to come but, once they did, we got much better descriptions of what we were ordering. We were very pleased with the food, which came with an unbilled array of relishes, which was fun. Portions were generous and, if we weren’t going from the restaurant to the theater, we would have taken home leftovers.

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   ElizabethW

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A great place with plenty of food. The staff were fun and courteous

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    JenniferS

    Philadelphia

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Food was delicious — especially the Kalbi (marinated beef BBQ) and Bibimbop with egg. Clean and simple set up, very good location and service was very good overall. Nothing fancy but very good food and reasonable for Center City, when you don’t have enough time to get down to Chinatown. Will come again !

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    Smart3kids

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Was in Philly for a quick trip and since I follow Chef Chris on Facebook, I had to go to Seorabol Center City. lol. He wasn’t their, but the food was still delicious. Party of 4; we ordered: SRB Galbi, Bulgogi, and Kimchi Rice (with and without shrimp). The Galbi was sooooo good; Bulgogi was good and the Rices are in a distant third. Friends had a few drinks, which they loved. I would definitely return to eat at Seorabol.

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    Megan

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My friend came to visit over the weekend and wanted to try Chef Chris Cho's restaurant. We are big fans of Korean food! There were 3 of us dining and we ordered to share among the table. We ordered the Mandoo, Galbi Tang, SRB Galbi, Jiajang Myun, and Jaeyuk Dolsot. The Mandoo were so crispy! The Galbi Tang was rich and savory without being too salty. The SRB Galbi was tender and succulent. The Jayuk Dolsot was great being served in the stone bowl so the rice got extra crispy. We liked the Jijang Myun, with the noodle texture being the best part - the sauce was also good, but a little different than what we're used to. But I think the best part was our server Clarence. He was incredibly funny and accommodating! I will go back just for the SRB Galbi and Galbi Tang.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    205 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    205 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very authentic Korean food with great service. Well worth the visit.

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    MargaretL

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service, as always!!

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    AbeK

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was MAGNIFICENT! Service was stellar overall, waitstaff attentive, knowledgeable, and communicative. 10/10 can’t wait to go back!

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    BritainKnee

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food, incredibly friendly waitstaff — can't want to go back!

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    ZariaH

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Experience

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18. LB

    LadyB

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Everything we ordered was excellent and piping hot. Soondubu jigae (seafood and pork varieties) ox bone soup, and spicy stir-fried pork were flavorful and good portion size. Rice served on side with banchan of chicken hot dogs, kim chee, takuwan, fried tofu cubes and broccoli. Service was very attentive. Would definitely return!

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    NJNeil

    Philadelphia

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Great new Korean option convenient to the Kimmel Center/Avenue of the Arts. We had the bulgogi and the chicken bi bim bap in the hot stoneware bowl, and both were excellent with generous portions. The restaurant provides a range of small relish plates (all were tasty, from kimchi to hot dogs in bbq sauce!), and we appreciated that the waiter told us we didn't need to order an appetizer to have plenty of food. The bill without drinks but with tip was $30/person, which seemed very reasonable given the quality and quantity.

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    MargaretL

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really enjoy the dolsots there (I had bibimbap with beef, dining partner had the hemul (spicy seafood)). Clyde and the team provide great service and the banchans are delicious.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    Galbi not grilled well— not caramelized. Last time we tried going, we were asked to confirm reservation the day before (which we did), but restaurant was closed when we arrived— no call, not even a note on the door to explain. Gave them a second chance but was disappointed with the food quality

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    Bettina

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Friendly service, casual atmosphere, and delicious food. The whole family loved it!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Poor and condescending service.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was an amazing experience. Glad I went here for a first date with someone. Very special night

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was fantastic! Authentic and staff was really accommodating! Will return, thank you!

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    afbf

    Philadelphia

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Been here many times, first review. Attractive decor for a small, neighborhood place that does a great take out. Servers are friendly and helpful. Costs are very low, especially considering the quality and quantity of portions. This tables are safely spread apart. This has been a pandemic find for us.

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27. JL

    JessicaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    The drinks were my favorite part and our server was a delight

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friendly staff. Very accommodating and great recs. Always a good time w good food

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    msptango

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing place with good service and a good balance of menu choices. The KBBQ was excellent as were the stews we ordered. Prices were decent for Center City/Korean food. Great for a social night out with friends!

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30. JB

    JeniB

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food! We had a nice dinner. Attentive server and staff. Convenient location and nice ambience.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful restaurant and delicious food!

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    Tori

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was delicious. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. I just thought it was a little overpriced.

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    emka

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff members were very nice! It was also our colleague’s birthday so we brought cupcakes and candles in advance and they put the candles in the cupcake and lit them up to surprise her! Very nice of them. Also very tasty food (coming from a native Korean!)

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2

    So let's cover some points - Service: attentive. Water glasses were filled, check ups made, etc. Which is fine: we were the only people in there, other than one other couple, food came out on time. -Food: quality good. The food was good. If you like Korean barbecue, you will get good quality Korean barbecue, or what I assume is good quality. It certainly tasted good, good flavor, good spice. Keep reading though. -Drinks: Not impressed. Expensive for the size, and how much alcohol they give you. MUCH more affordable (and tastier) cocktails in the surrounding area. Price: Alright, so you know when you eat out, and you have have a meal that makes you go "Yum, that was worth what I paid for it?" Not the case here. In comparison the DOZENS of other restaurants in the immediete surrounding area, the quality was NOT worth what I paid. Not to mention, then some serious false advertising going on. Theres a "fake" website, with this business's name, phonenumber, address, AND EXACT same menu, but with their most popular things being about being about $20% cheaper. Somehow, this "fake" website looks more professional than their "actual" website. Was offered the weakest possible excuse when I pointed this out. Look, I get it. Everyone had to raise their prices in covid. But I should not pay $30 dollars for a single entree, BEFORE drinks/appetizer/tip, recieve what I did, go somewhere else a block away, and immedietly feel like I was ripped off. Tldr: expensive for an average experience. Cant say I recommend. Walk literally a block in any other direction to get your money's worth elsewhere. PS: WE WERE NOT ASKED TO SHOW COVID VACCINATION. EVERY other venue we went at that night asked for vaccination proof EXCEPT this establishment.

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35. E

    Eric

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food, service, and ambiance are excellent. The menu could describe dishes better but other than that this place is amazing.

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    SimonC

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Good food and service. This place is kinda loud at night time, tho. Be aware.

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    Ratoncito22

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great. Service was good. They checked for vaccination card and ID. Not very crowded. Tables were separated nicely, not next to each other.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1

    Not really any atmosphere. There was a big screen TV playing a football game. Food is served from a buss cart. The fish Pam lake was inedible. It made the Eater list but I’ve had much better Korean Food.

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    JulieP

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was great. We loved the General Tso's and the Beef short ribs house specialty. Spicy pork rice dish was great too. Very good service.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    It was great!

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