Tasty food with lots of seating on a Friday evening…read more Spicy boneless chicken was good. Not too salty, not too drenched in sauce, nicely coated. Portion size was surprisingly big in a good way. Bulgogi Bimbibap was good but the bulgogi was a bit too saucy/wet for me. It made the rice by that area wet. Would likely not get this again unless it changes. After ordering, the staff brought some complimentary banchan. The potatoes were my favorite! I would come back for the chicken and to try some other things on the menu.

This place was great! Brought my husband and kids for dinner when we were stuck in Philly (a story…read morefor a different day). I was surprised how much my picky eater family enjoyed the food here! The service is very laid back, but that's ok, the food made up for everything else. The only negative was the bonchon at the start of the meal. I like when they offer more freshness like pickled radish and what not, this was on the heavier side with fried potatoes and something called "fish cake" that I would not recommend. The beef stir fry was a perfect meal, as far as I am concerned, containing my fave veggies (onions, mushrooms, carrots, cabbage). The flavor was spot on! My husband really enjoyed the bulgogi bibimbap; while I liked it too it wasn't one of my favorites and the rice wasn't crispy when we were served, like it usually is. When you are done you pay at the counter. Really "local" vibes and I highly recommend for the food!

I really like this little restaurant! The inside is larger…read morethan it appears from outside, you could bring a group. Love the bibimbap, the tofu stew and the mung bean pancakes! The waitstaff is always prompt and courteous.

This Korean restaurant in Philadelphia's Old City is pretty good overall. The dining room is not…read morehuge, but seating is reasonably comfortable. We ordered several dishes. Most of them leaned sweet and salty. Personally, I really liked the kimchi fried rice, and the tofu soup was also great. The stir‑fried pork was decent as well. However, the beef stir‑fry was far too sweet for our taste, though locals might enjoy that flavor profile.

This is a great Korean restaurant in Center City. Great selection and everything we tried was…read morereally good. I really like the bibimbop, perfect crispy rice on the bottom! The bon chin was fresh and flavorful, which set the right mood for the rest of the meal.

Came here around 5p on a Saturday and no one was there yet so got seated immediately. Did have…read moreanother party show up and also have walked by several times seeing more people inside. They also can be found on DoorDash and other delivery services and had some orders people came to pick up. Food was tasty and good portions and had enough for a full other meal. Didn't get an appetizer or anything (though Banchan they give with meals feels like one) and was so full. They also have an alcohol menu. No non-alcoholic beers though.

Mr Pig is quickly becoming my go-to spot for BBQ in the city. They offer fixed priced options…read morealong with al la carte extras. The meats are of high quality, the side dishes always tasty, and staff super helpful. While I've never came to a BBQ place and didn't leave smelling of meats, the systems and venting they have setup does minimize that side effect of your visits nicely. I highly recommend for groups of 4!

My friend and I finally decided to try this spot we always pass, and honestly I'm glad we did. What…read morepulled us in was that it's not AYCE. We're never great at eating our money's worth, so the pay-as-you-go setup felt like a better fit. We got the favorite set for two, which ended up being plenty. The biggest highlight right away: they grill everything for you. KBBQ is just better when you can sit back and eat instead of managing the grill yourself. They also use a back grill to keep things moving, so there's barely any pause between rounds of meat. It felt really efficient. Also, the place is surprisingly clean and doesn't have that heavy "you're going to smell like smoke for the next 5 hours" vibe, which I really appreciated. Somehow they keep it all under control even with constant grilling. Service-wise, the staff were attentive and clearly working hard, especially since it seemed a bit understaffed. That said, my friend did feel a little uncomfortable at times. There were a few moments where it felt like we were being watched closely, almost like they were worried about a dine-and-dash situation, and we were asked multiple times if we had paid. I personally read it more as things being slightly disorganized with a small team juggling cooking, serving, and payments, but I can see how it might come across differently depending on how you interpret it. Food-wise, the meat was very good, but the banchan really stood out to me. The cabbage salad with a gingery soy dressing was super refreshing and cut through the richness of the meat perfectly. Free refills on banchan are always a win too. I also liked that the grill came with corn cheese, egg, and sprouts, nice extras you don't always get. The corn cheese wasn't as sweet as I expected, and the egg was a bit on the salty side, but still enjoyable. The tilted grill setup was another plus since it lets the grease drain away, so the meal didn't feel overly heavy like some AYCE spots. Overall, it was a really fun experience. A bit pricey, but worth it for the quality and how easy the whole meal felt. Just something to be aware of with the service dynamic depending on how sensitive you are to that kind of thing.

Very very authentic!! Highly recommended!! Daebak is really daebak! Everything about this place…read moreexceeded my expectations, and the incredible flavors truly blew my mind!

Food is amazing 10 out of 10 would come again the stone pot is great with a nice view from above of…read morethe outside with a good interior

I've been here a few times. Dinner was a little busy this time around. I never noticed before the…read moresound of the table bells until today. It's a little loud. My soup and rice was served in stone pots. Food stayed hot throughout the entire meal. Definitely burned my tongue. My partner and I ate absolutely everything. I am so stuffed and happy. My least favorite things is the tea. I don't know what type it is but to me it had an odd flavor.

Came the 2nd time within five months. The same Bibimbap now has barely any beef in it. It used to…read morehave slices of beef; now it looks like minced beef--even with mince beef, there's barely any. I understand inflation, but this is not acceptable (I'd rather they raise the price and do it properly).

I love Korean food and when we travel to big cities, I like to seek it out…read more We were staying in downtown Philly and decided to try Seorabol. The decor is fairly modern and comfortable. We just walked in on a Saturday night, without a reservation, and did get a table, but it filled up shortly after. I loved the bonchon they served after we sat down. I love kim chi and all things fermented; so it was a nice way to start our meal! I ordered the kimchi fried rice with shrimp, which was good, but I probably wouldn't order again. The flavor was one note, I wish it had more veggies in it and I'm not sure why it is served on a bed of melted cheese. My husband got to hot Bibimbop bowl (the hot one), and he paid extra for bulgogi beef. This was a very flavorful dish that I highly recommend!! I also had a couple of the pomegranate soju drinks which I enjoyed; similar in taste to a vodka cranberry.

My husband and I love finding local Korean spots when we are out and about and found this quaint…read moretucked-away spot in Old City. Needless to say, their Korean BBQ is out of this world! The seasoning, Banchan options, and soju were just what the doctor ordered! The staff is Korean and even though we communicated through limited English, they were so friendly and excited for us to enjoy the food! Definitely recommend! Food quality: 5/5 Customer Service: 4/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5

still the best korean restaurant in philly!…read more absolutely love dubu for when the korean food craving hits, the food is authentic and delicious. my boyfriend and i showed up at 6p on a thursday and were seated immediately. i was craving raw marinated crab, so naturally that was what i ordered. it was delicious! i'm salivating thinking about it. my boyfriend had the galbi bibim naengmyun which was excellent as well. i love a cold noodle in the summer! honestly, i think dubu is the only korean restaurant in the philly area that serves raw marinated crab. the next closest place would probably be somewhere in north jersey, so dubu is clutch when the craving hits. service was fast and by the time we left, it was quite busy so get there early!

Finally I tried DuBu and honestly speaking I'm a bit disappointed. I'm very familiar with Korean…read morefood (also traveled extensively in South Korea twice), and I feel the taste of food here a bit different from authentic Korean food--the difference may be huge but definitely noticeable if you've had a lot of Korean food before. The telltale sign is: They slightly messed up with the Korean seafood pancake; one side overcooked while the other undercooked. Service is friendly and efficient though, which is a redeeming feature. Not sure I'd come back again.

Another fun Korean restaurant field trip with my parents- this time to So Korean Grill in Philly…read more They're pretty picky, so I'm always curious to hear their verdict. This one was a winner. My dad's review: Good interior Good atmosphere Good food. Meanwhile, I'm still ordering mul-naengmyeon every time. It's the perfect summer meal for this perimenopausal ajumma. Lol The servers there were really welcoming and kind. Also patient as it took my parents like 15 min to decide. We will def be back!

Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was surprisingly quiet. We went specifically hoping for yukhoe…read morebecause we saw it on a photo outside and yes, they do have it. It just is not on the printed menu. Very cool, but also slightly chaotic. If you speak Korean, there is basically an unlocked menu situation. Same with tteokbokki. Not listed, but available. Love that for the insiders. The only downside is you do not really know all the prices ahead of time, and things ended up being a little higher than expected. It is right next to H Mart though, so prime real estate. The yukhoe came out still a tiny bit frozen in the center, but the seasoning was great. Nicely balanced sesame oil, garlic, a little sweetness. They mix it for you at the table which is a nice touch. We were mid mixing and they tried to take our picture which caught us off guard, but honestly it is a fair trade for how attentive and kind they were. Seafood tofu pot was a bit underwhelming protein wise. One shrimp and maybe two squid rings. Not exactly seafood heavy. That said, the broth itself had good depth and the tofu was silky and comforting. Service was warm and attentive the whole time. The space is super picturesque. Small booths with grills built into the tables, wooden frames, very traditional KBBQ vibes. Cozy and cute without feeling cramped. Overall, good experience. Just a little pricey and I wish everything was clearly listed on the menu. But vibes and service are definitely there.

1,000/10--don't sleep on this place. Food was absolutely incredible. Warm service. It's a beautiful…read morerestaurant inside.

100% better compared to my first experience when Dolsan first opened…read more We had 6 adults and did BBQ. We were told we had to order four servings of meat. We got 4 orders of marinated kalbi. It was delicious. The beef was tender and the flavors were perfect. The server cooked the meat perfectly. It was a lot of food. Really enjoyed the tofu Kimchi-Bokkeum. First time having this stir fry kimchi dish. Super flavorful dish. Perfect to eat with rice. We also had the seafood pancake which was crispy and made perfectly. The Nakji Bokkeum which was octopus with stir fried vegetables was also an impressive dish. The octopus was fresh. Texture was tender and bouncy. This dish was very spicy for me. The decor inside is modern and elegant. I like the exhaust fan for BBQ because you don't smell too much like food afterwards.