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We got there around 4:30 and had the place to ourselves. The couple waiting on our table was very attentive. I would have liked to see more descriptions of the dishes on the menu. The prices online did not reflect the prices at the restaurant. This was my first experience at a Korean restaurant
Dato Da
Believe it or not, I was a regular at this restaurant more than 25 years ago, even before google review was a thing. The place was great back then and popular in my social circles. Fast forward to a few days ago, I once again set foot in New Haven, this time with my family in tow. I was eager to refresh my memory of the fork-tender kalbi tang again. Not surprisingly, the couple running the place didn't look familiar to me-- it's highly likely the place has changed hand (even multiple times) since I graduated from Yale 24 years ago. I am sad to report that the experience was quite negative-- The banchan tasted stale; he kalbi tang had only 3 tiny pieces of bone-in short rib; the rice in bibimbap was too moist. And the food was expensive for the portion and the quality-- we spent close to $100 (before tax/tip) for 3 entrees and 1 appetizer. My fond memory of Seoul is forever scarred. Sad.
Chris Lee
Authentic Korean cuisine. We were alone for awhile on a quiet Saturday for a late lunch. The food was promptly served. The kimchi pajun wasn't of the style we expected. It refers to many things, so we should have asked. Their version was more of a veggie pancake with onions and other veggies, with less kimchi. The rice in the stone pot bibimbap was nicely lightly burnt, giving it the classic crunchy texture contrasting with the soft veggies. The house special kalbi was marinated perfectly. The boneless beef short ribs was tender and delicious. All in all a very pleasant lunch in a quiet atmosphere.
U-roy Felix Agboli
This food is good. Ordered rice and beef source. I can’t even recall the name of my order but it taste real good. The lady that waited on us was very pleasant and responsive. Our order didn’t take up to 10mins and I was immensely please cause I was famished. There’s reserve parking for the customers of Soul Restaurant. There’s also a accessible entrance.
Morgan Mitkowski
Amazing taste of Korean Food and culture. The owner server and cook, kindly greeted us and walked us through the menu. She was so sweet and happy to help. The food was really great aswell. The portions are a bit on the bigger size so we had left overs. I will definitely be back.
Xavier Knight
If I could give 0 stars I would. We had a table of 4, my family and I called before going to this restaurant. we have never been here before but we were intrigued because we really love Asian food. We are black and my wife's cousin's husband is white. upon entering the restaurant it was just my wife and I as we awaited our family members who were only 3 minutes away.The owner asked "Do we had a reservation" Before we can answer the owner said "No you do not you cannot eat here" and slammed the door on us there were only 4 tables occupied at the moment. Our family members arrived we were so frustrated we shared the story of what happened with them and asked my wife's cousin's husband to try and see what they would say if he told them he had a party of 4. The owner told him they will seat him in 4-5 minutes.
Long story short I do not recommend this place. I really hate to make anything about race and it may have been a coincidence or I'm just being too nice. It's not right how we were treated we refused to eat there. Just know this was my family's experience from this place. It's sad that people still have to go though this in 2021.
Emma Chester
I went there and it was the best experience I’ve ever had. The owner and his wife where so nice and friendly, they talked to us and we felt very welcomed. We ordered the 떡볶이 and 물고기 it was amazing!! The wife makes everything by hand the 김치 was the best I’ve ever had!!! Would 100% recommend going there.
Emmyline Tran
The worst Kalbi I have ever stated. As you can see on the pictures I took, I couldn''t even finish my meal. The meat was so chewy, smell gross, flavor was awful. I love to support local business but this place is not even worth to be open to serve bad low quality food for customers, it is not even that cheap. I complained to the man, owner, and all he could answer me back was " Oh, okay". I am sorry but this is too disgusting, they don't deserve my 1 star.
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