[[HIGHLIGHT]]A no-frills, authentic Korean spot frequented by older Korean locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is small, simple, and focused on the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As a Korean, approve of this place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Orders (4 people): - Codfish Stew (Off-menu, $33.99, serves 2) - 5/5. Spicy, flavorful, and generous with the cod. - Blood Sausage Soup ($18.95) - 3/5. Decent, but my dad (who knows this dish well) said it was just okay. His favorite is still in San Jose, CA. - Bulgogi Set with Soft Tofu Stew ($26.99) - 4/5. The bulgogi wasn't overly sweet, and the tofu stew had a unique, thick broth with plenty of toppings. Highlights: - Clay-pot rice: Fresh and served traditionally, with hot water for scorched-rice tea at the end. - Banchan: 5 different types. Generous portions, especially the chili-based side. - Fair prices: Especially compared to LA/Bay Area Korean restaurants. Price: $$ (Reasonable) read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, service, and atmosphere was just subpar unfortunately.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We paid $27 for kalbi, which is highway robbery since we only got 5 pieces. The Banchan sides are really not good and very limited. Broccoli with ranch, warm fish cakes, etc. Seafood pancake was bland. There are so many other Korean restaurants around that people should try first. read more

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This place is my go-to spot for authentic Korean food! I've dined in and ordered takeout here many times, and every experience has been fantastic. The food is always delicious! My favorite dish is the Pork Soft Tofu Stew - it is so flavorful and comforting. I especially love their purple rice, which comes in a hot stone pot. I've also tried a variety of other dishes including the Pork Cutlet, Cold Buckwheat Noodles, Grilled Mackerel, and Marinated Beef Ribs. Their banchan (side dishes) are also very good! The staff here is friendly and welcoming. Whether I'm dining in or getting takeout, I have a wonderful experience here! read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Pork Soft Tofu Stew, Pork Cutlet - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

What a Great authentic Korean restaurant! [[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as you walk in, there's a whiff of delicious Korean cuisine![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]What jumped out at me was the older patrons were all of Korean descent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What we ordered: beef soondubu combo with tonkatsu & Mushroom soondubu combo with grilled saba- tofu soup was delicious, full of umami , tonkatsu was just okay & the saba was perfectly grilled & salted. We ordered extra spicy but it was mild for my taste. Banchan were all delicious as well. I love that they serve purple rice In the hot stone pot. Highly recommend this Korean restaurant! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as I walked in, I noticed all Korean patrons and the wonderful aroma of soondubu![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The banchan were all delicious. We ordered 2 combos, beef soondubu with tonkatsu and mushroom Soondubu with grilled saba. The soondubu was so flavorful and the saba was perfectly grilled! The tonkatsu was as expected. We both ordered extra spicy soup, but it was pretty mild for our taste. All in All, we enjoyed our delicious meal! read more

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I was really excited to try this place for some good Korean food! Overall, the food was good but the service was not. For the food, I got the seafood sujebi. This was good, but the actual noodles / sujebi were a bit too thick for my liking. For the service, I found that they were a bit dismissive. We were also charged and judged for using to go boxes - which has never happened to me before. I had high expectations but it was nothing special and I would rather go to another place with greater service. read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Ridiculous waiting time, we were sitting in store and waiting for over an hour, people ordered after us got the food before us, and the food was still freezing cold when we got it. Maybe they spent all their time to kill the pig who knows. read more

Excellent food. Enjoyed our lunch there. We had the Tofu soup with dumplings. Very delicious.

Summary: [[HIGHLIGHT]]New Soul Restaurant offers authentic Korean dishes that will impress any fan of the cuisine, though the strong smell when entering may catch you off guard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food, especially the stone bibimbap and beef kimchi tofu soup, was excellent, and despite a slight delay with the appetizers, the meal was worth the wait. I'm giving it five stars for the quality and authenticity of the food, though the initial atmosphere and language barrier may require a bit of patience. Ambience (3.5/5): [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a cozy, casual atmosphere, but the strong, pungent smell--likely from fish sauce or another ingredient--can be a bit overwhelming at first.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It wasn't the most welcoming start, but once we got settled, the experience improved. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area itself is simple, but the focus is clearly on the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Authenticity (5/5): If you're craving true Korean flavors, this place delivers. The stone bibimbap we ordered was perfectly cooked, with a crispy rice crust at the bottom of the pot, which is exactly what you want in a good bibimbap. The authenticity of the dishes made the meal feel like a true Korean dining experience. Flavor (5/5): Every dish we tried was packed with flavor, especially the beef kimchi tofu soup. It's usually served with pork, but they gladly substituted beef with no extra charge, which was a nice gesture. The kimchi pancake was good, though next time, I'll definitely try the seafood pancake. The overall quality and taste of the food were exceptional. Cost (4.5/5): The prices were fair, especially considering the quality of the food. The portions were generous, and I appreciated that substitutions didn't come with an extra charge. For the authenticity and flavor, it's well worth the cost. Service (4/5): The service started off a bit slow, with a delay in getting our appetizers after the water was served. However, once things got moving, the staff were polite and attentive. Just keep in mind that the owner speaks limited English, but they are still very accommodating and friendly. Tips for Visiting: 1. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Strong smell upon entry: Be prepared for a strong, pungent odor when you first walk in, likely from the sauces they use.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's part of the experience but might take a moment to adjust to. 2. Order the stone bibimbap: The crispy rice at the bottom of the pot is a true testament to the authenticity of this dish--definitely worth trying. 3. Beef kimchi tofu soup: Ask for a substitution if you prefer beef over pork; they'll make the switch for you with no extra cost. 4. Try the seafood pancake next time: While the kimchi pancake was good, I'll be ordering the seafood pancake on my next visit, and I recommend giving it a try. 5. Service may be slow initially: Don't be surprised if it takes a bit of time for appetizers to arrive, but once the meal starts, everything flows smoothly. read more

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Hits every spot for comfort Korean food. Super authentic. We shared a soondae jjeonggeol between two people and was plenty of food. Only downside was the food took a long time to come out, but was worth waiting every minute. Will come again! read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Soondae - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Great food, very traditional Korean dishes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels like Korean when visiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My family loves Beef ribs, I love the soft tofu soup. During egg shortages, they still gave me the egg without extra charges. read more

This week, I went to try this restaurant with my friends but it turned out to be so bad. The front lady greeted us with a bad attitude. She was also rushing when she was taking our order. We've waited more than an hour for our food and the people who came later got their food first before ours. Food was eh. read more

A mom and pop shop that can get a bit bogged down when busy, but give them a chance and be patient, esp. given the economic situation today. Food is really good and very fairly priced. The menu is going to be a little different than the more Americanized Korean BBQ joints. Banchan is a bit more narrow in variety but the quality is much higher than the norm. read more

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One of my favorite places for Korean soups! We tried several different soups and all of them were delicious and authentic! We tried the Korean Blood Sausage Soup and Intestine Soup. The broth was packed with an explosion of flavor! Service was friendly. We got seated promptly and the server brought us a big jar of barley tea. There is plenty of parking spots in the lot. read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Korean Blood Sausage Soup - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

I've been here now at least 5 times because it is probably the closest Korean restaurant to my house. We waited 15 mins for our server to take our order and then waited for another 43 mins for our food to come. It was around 3pm on a Memorial day (not peak times). Only about half the tables were full. I heard the lady at the table behind me complain that they waited for an hour! The food is decent but honestly I cannot justify waiting for over an hour for food. I went into restaurant hungry and was starving by the time we received our order an hour later. Don't think I will be going back anymore. read more

They should rename this place to Old Seoul Restaurant because every customer that went in were elderly Korean couples besides me and my partner. The saying goes, "if there's a lot of old people there, it must be good." The lady that worked there didn't speak English well, but we manage to to "kind of" ordered what we wanted. She was very nice as well. We wanted to order raw marinated crab and the assortment of korean sausages but they were out. We ended up ordering the "New Seoul Main Dish" but even that didn't have everything we wanted so we settled with the other options it came with. The special set included sundae guk (blood sausage and offal soup- which they didn't have) or doenjang jigae (soybean paste stew) with Galbi ribs , baked cool fish and modumsundae (blood sausage) or pajun. Since they didn't have the sundae guk soup she gave us the modumsundae and pajun as well. As usual, the meal comes with complimentary side dishes and rice. When it came to taste, I thought it was good but i have had better. I may or may not visit the place again since there are so many other Korean restaurants in the area and possibly taste better. Our total bill came to about $65 with tax and tip. The set itself looked a lot, but it wasn't considering the side dishes made it look like we had more food. read more

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It's our first time at the very authentic New Seoul Restaurant in Lynnwood. The menu is extensive with items that are beyond my normally adventurous palate; anyone care for fish intestines? Pork intestines, pork hock, and pork blood are all available. We went in mid-afternoon during the quiet hours. Our wait was uncommonly long when there were only 3 other persons there. She finally served us a round of banchan, which we completely polished off, and our food still hasn't arrived. Our server is a woman of few English words. If Korean food is new to you, this is not the place for an introduction. I suspect you won't get detailed answers. The Food: Grilled Mackerel and Soft Tofu Stew Combo, $16.99 - 4.5 Stars This combo also comes with the purple rice. The grilled mackerel is meaty and a hearty bite; I thought it was a tad dry though. The stew is a choice of kimchee, any of the tofu stews, etc. This combo is very filling and great for the hearty appetite. Their tofu stew is excellent. Stir-Fried Rice Cake, $9.99 - 4.5 Stars This is a yummy dish. Korean rich cake rolls, fish cake slices, light veggies in a spicy tangy sweet sauce. Spiciness is just right for hubby. I want it spicier. :) Regardless, it's still good. From a balanced meal standpoint, I think this is better for a shared side dish since it's mostly unhealthy processed white carbs. Spicy Halibut Stew, $13.99 - 2 Stars I took a chance with this dish, knowing at the very least because this is a quite authentic Korean restaurant - the fish pieces will very likely be skin-on and bone-on. They were and were. But I failed to realize how incredibly hot (temperature) the broth is and therefore how incredibly overcooked the halibut (any fish) can become in such a dish. Lesson Learned. If you ever see a fish stew served in bubbling hot Korean stew, skip it. The dish in an of itself is likely closer to 4 stars, but the star attraction of the protein being overcooked brings it down to 2 Stars. Seafood and Green Onion Pancake, $13.99 - 3 Stars Firstly, their sauce is superb. The pancake is only good, but on the doughy side, too much batter. It'll be better when I re-heat the leftovers, searing it a bit more, and adding a touch more seasoning. 6 kinds of banchan, Included - 4 Stars We both liked the fish cakes and the daikon the best. The kimchee was too mild. read more

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this js my first time here, found it on Yelp. I came specifically for the spicy pork rib soup, it is my favorite Korean dish. food tastes great and price is good, so very good value. however, it took a really long time (about 30 mins) for the food. thus minus one star. read more

Delicious Korean spot with a huge menu! We were pleasantly surprised at all the different soups they had. We ordered raw marinated crab which was sooo yummy, Kimchi stew, and spicy pork bulgogi. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went for a late lunch/early dinner and the place was half full but slowly got busier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plus there were lots of other Korean people eating inside, so you know that's a good sign![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely be back to try more. read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Raw marinated crab - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Almost feel like a restaurant in Korea in the 90s era. Food is amazingly authentic and good portion. Service was great too. I love to come back and try more of my childhood favorites. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is in a small strip "mall" that doesn't appear too nice on the outside, but don't let that deter you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Korean waitress was friendly enough (if you know you know) and when we said we wanted to try their dukboki but didn't like it too American/sweet, she came through! All of the food was delicious and reasonably priced as well. Yes, it takes longer to get your food, but I feel like that means they're actually taking the time to make it well. We'll be going back for sure! read more

Super delicious food with friendly service, too! We definitely will be coming back to try some more of their dishes read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Absolutely delicious! Pictured: beef bulgogi, bibimbap, kimchi pancake, & tofu soup. - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

My boyfriend and I were really excited to find a Korean restaurant in Lynnwood on our way up to the Tulips Festival this year. We found New Seoul Restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try since we were craving Korean, and I was pleasantly surprised by how authentic it was. The banchan is plentiful and comes out quickly, and there's even Korean TV playing in the background. I decided to order the Galbitang since I was feeling a soup, and it was actually so good, probably better than any Korean place in downtown Seattle. The galbi was flavorful and they did NOT skimp on the portions. They also gave heukmi bap (purple rice) which I put in the soup at the end :) I would love to come back here again to try other traditional dishes. read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Galbitang - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

We had the rice cake & dumpling soup and the short rib soup and both were fantastic. The broth was the standout. The banchan were also extra good, a couple of things I'd never had before. read more

I've always had a pleasant experience going there, and the food is so good there! Best Korean I've ever had. Would recommend anyone who is in the Lynnwood/ Mukilteo, Everett area! read more

First time here and never knew about this spot until I found it on Yelp. The place is small and was crowded Monday during lunch. It was busy but when the food came out it was great. It was super hot and spicy for mild but overall good. Great portion size and flavor. read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

The food is authentic, one of our favorite for korea food up north. Especially after black Friday shopping. read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Tofu pot as tasty for $13.99. Great deal. - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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3 quick things about this place: 1.) food is delicious and homey, 2.) staff is friendly and downright sweet, and 3.) portions are pretty generous. Upon entering, you are warmly greeted, seated, and given a carafe of hot tea. After ordering, they'll present you with banchan (& will also ask if you want any refills). Based on the Yelp reviews, they appear to be known for their soup. We tried a couple varieties and were not disappointed - each had great depth and a good portion of meat or tofu depending on the type of soup ordered. Soup dishes are also accompanied by a hot stone pot of purple rice. Bonus - the crispy, browned rice bits at the sides of the pot once you get to the end of your meal. Will definitely be back to try some more items! read more

This is seriously one of the best Korean joints in the area. The banchan are on point and plentiful, the sauces are just right, and everything was served hot and flavorful. I haven't had soondae for almost four years, and it really hit the spot, especially paired with the tteokbokki. It was honestly on par with what I've had in Korea. We also liked that they had onions in the tteokbokki - all of its components were cooked for just the right amount of time. And the haemul pajeon! Many other places seem to struggle with balancing crispiness and greasiness, but these guys got it perfect. Packed full of all sorts of delicious seafood and glorious, tender green onions. It was an experience. We are so happy. The service was also really kind. Of course, the banchan and barley tea were complimentary, and I'm sure we'd have been served more had we finished any off. I was amazed that we ended up with four meals' worth of food for like $50 (including tip and tax)! We were glad we arrived soon after opening, because by the time we left, the place was nearly full with other guests digging into all sorts of stews and stir-fries. We were really happy with what we ordered, but we'll definitely be back for some of the fancier stuff! read more

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This is one of my favorite smaller Korean restaurants. It's like a mom and pop shop. You can tell a lot of the patrons have been coming for years. There's a real staple feel to it. The food is top tier, the service is next level, it's everything you need in a Korean spot near home. read more

This is hands down the BEST korean restaurant in the north seattle area! they never fail to make every dish feel like a home cooked meal and it hits the spot every time. The owners & workers are amazing and always make it a pleasant experience to dine in, this is always my #1 recommendation for friends & family when they're looking to eat out. Don't miss out and show our favorite korean restaurant some love! read more

New Seoul Restaurant - kimchi jjigae - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Food here is great as there's not much other real Korean food places this far up north. They only have one server at anytime. One of the servers is far better than the other in everywhere so it's a gamble whether you get great or mediocre service. If you speak or understand Korean you'll notice the difference in the way the lesser server speaks to you (lack of honorific polite Vs casual) if you know what I mean. Lately they raised the prices of all the food out of the blue and you get one less side dish these days. Be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes to place your order and in addition to that up an hour at the least to get your food..... read more

Me and my parents stopped by for lunch after shopping. It looked really good and we liked the reviews. Food was okay but the service and the way how we felt treated... especially after paying for food plus giving tips of amount that we felt satisfied waiter told me "well thanks but next time it should be at least 20%"!!!! WHAT?!???!!! NEXT TIME I WOULD GIVE 0% and next time I'm definitely not stopping by there anymore!!! I felt like this place has no customer service sense at all!!! Or maybe it was because we were the only white people there? I wish I can give 0 starts! read more

Great service, food was a bit pricy since the bones had little meat, but the side dishes was good read more

New Seoul Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Hurray to discovering new Korean restaurants in the deep North end :) Came here for dinner and overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. I have to admit, side dishes (banchan) = on point and refills are free....so feel free to nom on these as much as you can. In summary, food was excellent. I had the hot bimbimbap and the thing that stood out the most for me was the bulgogi. The bulgogi was tender, flavorful and I wished there was more of it to eat. Also, had the opportunity to try the soodabu (sausage + ham option) and this was quite tasty! Finally, split the dukboki ramen dish with a friend and man.....this dish spice = fire. I love the gradual burn of spice from this dish and whew....glad there were side dishes to help with the hotness. In terms of pricing, food here was a bit pricey. The menu definitely has gone through a lot of changes (mainly price increases). The only downer was, if you're unable to read Korean, then it's a missed opportunity since all the specials written on the wall was in Korean. Another slight downer was the service itself. My friend and I watched and observed several parties who got sat after us and get served with their food while we waited for around 30-45min+ for just one dish. Thankfully, the free pitcher of tea + side dishes helped. So despite the questionable service, food is solid here and I would recommend it to those who love Korean food. read more

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Ladies and gentlemen, the worst service award goes to... (drum roll please) New Seoul Restaurant! Folks, what do you think about waiting for your food for 45 minutes and then finding out that your food cannot be made (because of the shortage of ingredients)? Have you heard such an absurdity/total nonsense? We have three boys (who are all under 4 years of age), and my wife and I finally found a moment of opportunity for us to eat at the table, just two of us. But this pleasant planning and execution got short-ended in miserable pain and disrespect. They simply said, "sorry, we are out of certain ingredients, can you choose another dish?" (this came after waiting almost an hour of wait, in the mean time, they were busy serving their local loyal customers). We were so upset! The biggest mistake I made was that I even paid them 15% gratuity... What was I thinking? Hi should've made a statement by not tipping them at all. The cashier, the lady who works behind the front counter, don't know whether she is the owner or not, but she was non-apologetic. That was the attitude and heart condition we received. We humans are emotional and when it comes to "feeling each other's heart", we are very good and natural at this. No heart, no remorse nor "sorry". They should put a sign in front of their store front: "locals only". read more

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I absolutely love this place. They sell variety of Korean dishes from bbq to soups, noodles, seafood, pig feet, blood sausage, and list goes on. Price is bit up there for the dish but absolutely love this place and highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for some good Korean food. read more

As other reviewers have mentioned, the customer service at this restaurant is awful. Kitchen looked really messy and the floors felt greasy/sticky. read more

I always come here and it's usually always good, but this time I had found multiple blonde hairs on the potato outside. There was no workers with blonde hair but it could've been a different shift before them. The workers should be using hairnets anyways tho... read more

Food might be a but slow but it's the best Korean restaurant I ever eaten. Not to mentioned I always come here every Friday back when I was still doing Capstone. read more