Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Overall: 4.7/5 I always love the experience at Seoul Garden. If you're eating in the restaurant, I 100% recommend grilling your own meat, since the oil they cook the beef in the kitchen makes all of them have an off-taste. I really enjoy their gimbap, jjajangmyeon, and all of their large family beef platters. Everything here is so inviting, from the elaborate restaurant entrance providing a really unique experience the moment you walk in, to the oranges they give at the end that help cap off the experience. In terms of the food on my most recent visit, here's my opinion on each one: Beef Platter In Kitchen - 7/10, again I would definitely recommend getting it raw to grill yourself, since here there isn't much char or anything special about it. Beef Bulgogi In Kitchen - 7/10, didn't get the bulgogi flavor whenever ordering it in kitchen. Spicy Octopus - 8.5/10, REALLY spicy if you order it that way, but incredibly addictive to where I couldn't refuse to eat it. Kimchi Stew - 7/10, a side whenever you get the beef platter. I prefer the egg but this is still good and filled with different ingredients. Gimbap - 9.5/10, I love gimbap and this one is always so satisfying and filling. A great appetizer for a group of 4+ people. Soft Shell Crab - 6/10, my least favorite thing that we ordered, the flavors just didn't mesh together for me. Naengmyeon - 8/10, definitely an acquired taste, and I don't love the egg in here, but still really good cold noodles. Broth is nice, refreshing, and savory. Even though I have mixed feelings about the dishes we got this time around (the food is usually all insanely tasty), the overall vibe whenever you come here is just so strong that the food this time around didn't bother me. This restaurant has always made me so happy whenever I eat, and for the prices that they sell at, it is definitely worth a try whenever you find yourself in this area. read more

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We went here with a group and order several different dishes. Some dishes was Ok while other are terrible. The bulgogi hot pot stone is one of the horrible dish since the restaurant only served 1 piece of meat in the whole pot and I'm not exaggerating. Why would they even think of doing that. The seafood hot stone was Ok One of my friend ate the kimchi pancakes and got food poisoning since it was thr only dish he ate there and the rest of the day. We came to a conclusion ít was from that dish. The restaurant ambiance is nice and the service was not good. read more

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Delicious, no frills, reasonably priced kbbq. Probably my fav in Houston. Just feels homey!!!Aunties are always so nice when my friends try to order in butchered Korean. read more

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We heard a lot about this place and everyone said it is authentic and owned by Korean people. Of course we had to try it because we love Korean food and we are always looking for a delicious and affordable spot. It took us almost one hour to get there. The restaurant is located in an old building which makes it look a little strange from the outside, but their entrance stands out and looks totally different, so it is easy to spot. When we walked in, the inside was nicely decorated and surprisingly big. There was no wait at all and we got seated right away. One thing I really loved is that the place is run by elderly ladies. It made me feel like I was at home and they were like moms and grandmas cooking for me. They were super friendly and very kind. They have a huge menu because they also serve Korean BBQ, but it is not all you can eat. You order by plate, which can be pricey, but the quality is much better. We only ordered two meals because the food is on the pricey side, but honestly the portion sizes were enough for both of us. Their banchan was really good, and I especially liked the tofu. Here is what we ordered: * Bulgogi Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap (B5): Bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl that stays hot for about 10-12 minutes. It keeps your food warm the whole time, which I love. * Soondooboo Combo, LA Galbi plus Seafood Soondooboo: This is listed under TC1 on the menu but I asked if I could switch it to seafood and they said yes. They are very flexible with requests. Everything came out piping hot and super fresh. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The food was amazing and the service was even better. They work together as a team and help every table, not just their own. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely come back. I understand the high price because the ingredients, inventory, and spices are expensive, but my husband went to Korea and said dishes are much cheaper there. We just think that if the price could be a little lower it would be even better. Everything was nice and good. Happy stomach means happy read more

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I haven't been here since before COVID. We wanted Korean BBQ for dinner without the AYCE option, just nice wholesome restaurant feel where the staff takes care of you. We got just that here. I love the push button to call the server to our table when needed. We ordered too much for 4 people. We had: * Seafood pancake - thinner than I remembered but still just as good. * KBBQ, asked to have it cooked in the back because none of us wanted the task of cooking tonight: * Boneless marinated short rib - I didn't remember how tender and delicious it is here but will come back anytime I'm craving some! * pork belly- perfectly slice, crispy and not too fatty. * squid - beautifully presented and shameful of me not to capture the photo before the waitress cut it into strips. * Galbi tang soup - menu indicated it's new so we had to try since it's my favorite soup. Glad we did, well worth $15, cheaper than anywhere else in Houston and so tasty. Came with two full beef ribs! I noted that the steamed rice is no longer served in metal bowls, now served in plastic bowls, got cold fast. The banchans were still good, salad and the usual. I noted the servers seem to get annoyed with our asking for refills on hot barley tea and the banchans, made us feel uncomfortable for asking. Additionally, we were all sweating as it was terribly warm inside the restaurant, seems their AC isn't working hard enough to accommodate for the hot food. I would consider coming back when the weather is cooler outside, uncomfortable to eat this kind of food while sweating buckets. read more

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Staff was chill and nice, no complaints there. But my to-go bento box? Bro... by the time I got home, it was colder than Houston A/C in January. The kimchi tasted like it'd been marinating since 1999... way too sour for me. The meats were edible, but nothing to write home about. Galbi-tang soup? Let's just say it had more water than flavor, as if the beef took a bath and forgot to season itself. I'll give them one more shot, but next time I'm eating it hot at the restaurant, not at home reheating disappointment. read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Galbi-tang (Korean short rib soup) - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love the banchans and the ground beef bibimbap! My go to whenever I visit Houston! Service is friendly and they are pretty quick. We need this is Corpus! read more

I'd give this place a 3.5/5. I really like the interior of this restaurant. It is cozy and spacious. I ordered the seafood bibimbap, grilled intestines, and the Galbitang. My favorite was the bibimbap because it had good flavor and the seafood wasn't overcooked. The intestines were really bland, although there was a bunch of sauce on it. The galbitang was too salty and didn't quite have that rich beef flavor. I do really like the selection of Banchans they offer. I would probably come back and try some other dishes. my main complaint would be some of the servers are a bit pushy but it's not a big deal. read more

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I love driving all the way over here just so my girlfriends can I can catch up, eat and have a couple drinks as we chat. We always start off with some Soju and order our classic favorites... Order BS4, Japchae, Kimchi, rice and everything that comes with the order. The restaurant is always busy when we go for dinner time and the service is always fast and efficient, if there is a mix up they always make sure to make it right which I appreciate it very much. The decor can a be a little cheesy but I am all for it, I love the entryway doors, the fountain in the entrance and all the cherry blossoms. The food is so fresh, so delicious and well seasoned. This will always be our favorite place to catch up regardless how far we come from. read more

Seoul Garden is really good. Great banchan, great service, tasty galbi tang. Soul food read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Galbi tang - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was on a search for quality bibimbap, and beelined to Long Point, and found Seoul Garden. It was lunchtime and as we walked in, we were greeted and seated immediately. The decor was old world, the seating had the standard grill in the center. My friend and I had a large table with plenty of arm and leg room. The bibimbap came accompanied with a good selection of banchan, including fish cakes and kimchi. The bowl was still sizzling. The bulgogi I ordered was flavorful. The rice was a good mix of fluffy, sticky, and crispy. I ordered tea and was refilled multiple times. The service was great! Overall a great experience. I would definitely come back for lunch. read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious! Been here forever. Service is always perfect. Everything is al la carte or per person. The least expensive one is 35$ per person and it was well over enough meat. They also have hotpot. It's different from Kpot and more authentic than the modern Korean bbq places. read more

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Korean people probably know well that braised spicy monkfish contains a lot of bean sprouts. But it's too much. I ate a $42 stir-fried bean sprouts. Steamed monkfish. The fish was exactly 7 pieces.Is it normal? read more

We absolutely love the ambience of this restaurant- from the waiting area with a little manmade pond to the quietness and privacy of the rooms for larger parties, you will definitely feel the difference. We loved the bossam wraps - which are tender and flavorful roasted pork belly and wrapped with big pieces of lettuce and drenched with gochijang. The banchan is excellent here and they go over and above to make sure you get second and third helpings. Loved the kimchi, the seasoned potatoes, and the seaweed salad. We really enjoyed the flavorfulness of the bulgogi and the short ribs. One of the fan favorites was the seafood pancake. It is made with shrimp and squid with egg over scallion. This never fails to impress. Absolutely some of the best and authentic Korean places in Houston. You will leave with your hearts and stomachs full. read more

Met some friends for a late lunch on a Sunday and decided to stop at Seoul Garden. The menu is extensive with all the classics and you can choose from cooked dishes or kbbq. I decided on the udon which came with two pieces of tempura shrimp. The shrimp was overly battered but not bad but the udon was the true winner. Served in a hot pot, the broth was full of flavor with lots shrimp and veggies. The udon had a chew to them and soaked up the broth well. I didn't get to try any of the banchan but my friends enjoyed them. Service was great and the servers attentive. I'd like to go back again to try more of the menu. read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Blurry because of the steam udon and banchan. - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This has to be one of my favorite Korean restaurants in all of Houston. It has the most consistent flavors Service the interior the restaurants a little bit dated probably from the early 90s late 80s. The servers are friendly. The food I think is a really good bank for buck. You can cook it in front of you if you order three meat or more also they could have you could have the kitchen kitchen cook the food up the meat. The octopus stirfry is delicious and soft. The ingredients taste fresh and freshly made. Probably come here once every two months and the family really enjoys it every single time flavors are on point clean interior. The parking lot can get very full. You can have a long weight as it can't get busy so be patient because it will be worth the wait. read more

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This is one of my favorite authentic Korean food places. We always order the Japchae - stir-fried clear noodles with assorted vegetables, beef, soy sauce and sesame oil. The Pumpkin Pancake - pan fried zucchini pancake with egg batter, and Galbi - flanked cut short ribs. We have also order the Soondooboo - tofu soup and Daepae Samgyupsal - thinly sliced pork belly on occasion. You can have them cook your food in the back, which is nice. The atmosphere is cute with a water wheel and running waterfall. The service is great too. Highly recommend. read more

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Catering by Seoul Garden. Every dish was delicious! From the Korean braised short ribs to the fried chicken wings, spicy boiled squid salad mix, banchan side dishes, and various kimchis - all amazingly prepared. Thank you for representing what a Korean catering experience should be! read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Interior is beautiful the seafood pancake was good and okay portion size. The bulgogi was well marinated and cooked, i had the option to cook it myself or in the back and chose the back, but the seafood soup was not the best. Service was standard but there is this robot that plays music to deliver food read more

I love this place for the food and that's about it. My family has had many problems with the waitresses which is a shame cause I really like their food but it is not worth the experience. read more

I really enjoyed my trip to Seoul Garden. The restaurant has a cute little waterfall in the foyer and the waitstaff is fast and solicitous. I tried their seafood pancake which was delicious, their kimbap which came in huge amounts, and their galbi and thin pork belly which was very good. The Banchan was yummy and they would refill it regularly. Overall I would come back again. I have to admit I was a bit confused at first thinking it was kbbq but it was not lol. Close to the hmart blalock so you can go get some grocery shopping done before you go to the restaurant. read more

Seoul Garden has established itself as a haven for Korean cuisine enthusiasts and I cannot believe I have not written any reviews for this place yet. Oh the crime!!! The water wheel decor on top of an artificial indoor pond will charm any guests stepping foot into the restaurant. And I assume the bridge acts as a bridge to Korea through this restaurant? Lol idek. Anyhow, to the main point of this review, the food is AMAZING! You can request for actual Korean BBQ where you cook at the table with your parties or the restaurant can do it for you in the back (which takes away the fun but very ideal for small children/disabled people). We've had their la-galbi, bulgogi, galbisal gui, shrimp gui, and beef tongue gui time and time over and we're still obsessed with how flavorful they are every visit! Their appetizers, specifically takoyaki and gunmandu, are also very tasty. The accompanying plain white rice at Seoul Garden deserves special mention for its exceptional taste and texture. I'll be honest, I'm Asian, and I was blown away by their freaking plain white rice?! I even had to ask for the type of rice that they used or if there were any special methods involved in cooking because I've never had plain rice that was so fluffy and fragrant. Through our conversations with the servers, we also learned that all the side dishes are made in-house, which is insane (!!!) because there were probably 8-10 side dishes and they're super generous with the portions AND refills. Needless to say, Seoul Garden has been our fave Korean BBQ restaurant and will (hopefully) stay this way. Please don't ever change!!! read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Seoul garden has been one of my favorite restaurants recently. A friend of mine took me for lunch one day and I've come back several times since. I have to say, the seafood pancake is one of the best foods l've ever had. My go to order is the soondooboo combo with seafood soondooboo and bulgogi. The sides here are also really good, particularly the kimchi and bean sprouts. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Seoul Garden has been the choice Korean restaurant for my family for over a decade now. The food is delicious and they give you (and don't charge for) all of the traditional sides when you eat there. We have had some issues with the service throughout the years: but I believe that the owners have done a great job trying to get their servers to acclimate to American customer's needs and expectations. Overall I would say their service has been *much* better over the past 3 years. This really is a "family style" restaurant that immerses you in the culture of Korean cuisine. You even have the option to cook the meat yourself which my father has done traditionally for our family. I recommend Seoul Garden for their flavorful, truly traditional Korean cuisine, their immersive atmosphere and their constantly improving customer service. read more

My cousin made reservation and we accidentally went across the street to the location with a similar name. Don't do what we do. Must come here. Shhh hahaha. Seoul Garden was awesome. We are visiting and got here. Tons of parking in front. When you walk it, it's huge inside. There's smaller rooms and tables to the left and throughout the restaurant. Our cousins were at the right restaurant so were already seated. We came in, ordered and the rest was amazing. Great service and the waitresses not only take our orders, they also cook for us and cut the larger pieces to smaller ones for us to enjoy. I'm in heaven. I ordered a few rounds of my fav side items and they refilled it with no issues. Meats were so good and fresh. Our whole table enjoyed the dinner very much. It's not AYCE but the meats were premium grade and sides were plentiful, we were full and not overly stuffed. Left happy. And I didn't smell like meat when I left. Win win right there. read more

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I was happy with portion size for kbbq its nice they give option for kitchen to cook or for you to cook at table

Ordered dumpling rice cake soup , found two pieces metal wires in the soup! Food quality needs improved. read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love all of the ajummas here. That's the wonderful ambience this place offers. It's not fancy, though it is nicely decorated with a water wheel and other features. Because of the staff, this place feels more like an extension of your living room. We don't normally eat K-BBQ at restaurants because we prefer to do that at home, most times outside, sitting on the floor, with banchan galore. What do we get? Haemul Pajeon - love the seafood pancake here, served with what I affectionately call "crack sauce". The seafood to pancake ratio is just right IMHO, because you don't want the seafood to dominate since the crispy pancake is just as much of a player in this show. Bibimbap - whether you choose the regular bibimbap, dolsot (stone bowl), or any of the other varieties, they are all delish. We know, we have tried them all. Galbi Tang - the soup with beef bones is spectacular. It's the sort that leaves your lips sticky after you finish, a sign that someone took care to get all the essence and collagen out from the bones and into the elixir. Soondubu Jjegae - the spicy soft tofu stew, accompanied by rice, is one of my favorite "I'm not 100% today and need warm comfort" type of meals, especially if the cause of the sub-100% is due to a hangover (don't judge). Each spoonful is a little caress on your head and a voice whispering "aigoo, you ok, you ok". Grilled Mackerel - you gotta be a fish lover and good with eating off the bone. If you are, get THIS. Mackerel is a wonderfully flavorful dish due to the higher oil content (read 'really tasty Omega 3'). This is a dish I love getting when I can take my time for a meal, picking at and savoring each morsel of meat and chatting up with my wife or a good friend. There are many more dishes we like, but these are common in the rotation. Btw, I'm not knocking the BBQ here. We have had it and it's yummers. We just like doing it up at home with a lineup of soju (I told you not to judge me ). Stop by, say hello and be bond to the ajummas, enjoy your meal, and thank me later. read more

What did the government minister in Seoul say? "I never wanted to be known as a Korea politician." What to order: Yuk Gae Jang (beef soup). If you, like me, refer to your underwear as your "Garden", then you know that there are many restaurants out there that will leave you with a "Soiled Garden." This is not one of them. On Long Point, you'll find this absolutely delicious Korean food from this little restaurant on the north side of the street. The service isn't always great, but it's not bad, and we definitely like the soup here. We do want them to crank up the spice several levels next time we come though. But we love Korean food, and this is one of the better places to get it in Houston. Now if you've been to Busch Gardens or Madison Square Garden or the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ, then you know that there are many gardens, and some of them are not altogether pleasant. But there is only one garden that serves utterly spectacular Korean food. Indeed, this is the "Sole Garden" where you will find food this delicious. And when Barbi poses here without shoes, it really is "Sole Garden." Regardless, you must give SG a try. It is a really lovely restaurant with really nice decor. We love coming here, particularly as they have good Korean soups for a very affordable price. They can be a friendly bunch, and the soups in particular, as I said, are definitely worth coming in and trying. "Solo Garden" might sound like the title of a home-made video of what you might do when it's nice outside, and you have high fences around your yard, and you really need some erotic release as well as some fresh air at the same time. However in this case, it has nothing to do with that, and I've specifically graphically asked the owners, and they assure me it has nothing to do with that. There's lots of great Korean food along Long Point Road, and I wish they could make it a little more spicy, the way we like it. Because that's the way, aha, aha, we like it, aha, aha. Thanks for reading my review. I shall now start my new life with dogs and cats (already got the cats) and a family and a white picket fence. I can already imagine looking for a kindergarten for my kids. Actually I think there is only one around here that I would trust to look after my kids. It is the "Sole (Kinder) garten" that I trust. Ba. Dum. Tsh. read more

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This place is every bit of fantastic. Amazing service and food. Lots of flavor!! Large serving sizes. I can't brag enough about this place. Can't wait to return. read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Spicy chicken bento - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Having celiac disease is difficult, so finding a restaurant that my family can enjoy a wonderful meal & I can still be accommodated is such a blessing! I asked to speak to a manager about my allergy & she took my order when I was ready. I could eat many things on the menu & my family got the shared Korean meats plate for everyone. I couldn't eat the meats but I was able to enjoy most of the vegetables and side dishes they brought out. The kimchi soup was delicious! read more

Delicious Korean BBQ in Spring Branch! Lunch time is very busy, and their lunch specials menus are very variety. I like their marinade beef, but tastes pretty strong. Sometimes I ordered without marinade. read more

Normally I go to an all you can eat Korean BBQ place but wanted to give this one a try. They were really busy when we walked in. The waitresses were really nice and attentive. They helped us with ordering because we were t sure what to order. We ordered a plate with spicy pork, beef, boneless ribs, and chicken. We cooked it at our own table. Man that chicken was super tender, the spicy pork had great flavor, the huge surprise was the boneless rib meat. So tender, juicy, and flavorful. The beef was only ok. The steamed egg was a tad runny/wet. I thought it good but my husband didn't like it. For our leftovers, we took them home. Something you can't do at an all you can eat place. The orange slices at end were refreshing. Another huge plus was the nice upgraded restrooms. I love a clean restroom!!! I invite everyone to come and give it a try. read more

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THE BEST place to get authentic Korean food in Houston! Don't contemplate, just go. My family and I love this place and go there every Sunday. I usually get kimpab, bulgogi cooked in the kitchen, tofu soup, NEVER disappointed. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. read more

One of the OG Korean restaurants in Spring Branch along Long Point. You'll find it's one of several Korean restaurants in the area! Expect authentic Korean comfort food. I recently returned and was delighted to fill my belly with all the delicious sides, noodles, meats, stew and steamed egg dishes. The service is quick. I gladly let the kitchen staff to cook the meats in their kitchen instead of grilling it myself this time. The galbi and sliced pork belly were my favorite grilled meats. My kid devoured the black bean noodles, or jjajangmyeon; it was a nice balance of savory and sweet. Everyone loved the steamed egg, which came out fluffy and piping hot. Loved how generous they were with the green onion. I would love to find out how they make the salad dressing, because it's so good! read more

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My niece was visiting & the one thing she wanted was K-BBQ! Since my last visit to my usual place was dismal, I checked on Yelp & realized I have been to Seoul Garden with my mother's acupuncture doctor & had enjoyed the food. We were immediately greeted & shown to a table. Everything on the menu looked awesome! We ordered our food & feeling lazy, had the kitchen cook for us instead of grilling at the table. The seafood pancake, salad & sides hit the table pretty quickly. Best K-pancake I've had to date, really tasty & the salad was made with fresh ingredients w plenty of cucumbers & carrots. Loved the salad dressing. The sides were also delicious! The cooked meat & squid hit the table & we dug in. Everything was very delicious and everything had a nice kick to it. Even though we didn't cook at the tale, we left smelling like we did :) I think this will be my new go-to place for K-BBQ. read more

Was around the area and was craving Korean cuisine so went to checked out this place. The food was great!! I got TC1 and it comes with rice and soup which I chose mixed tofu soup. If you are around the area I recommend you checking it out and also the lady that was serving us was very sweet! read more

Seoul Garden Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my favorite places to get Korean food In Houston. Super authentic, served by what feels like Korean aunties. Always kind and friendly. read more

This is a houston staple and their lunch special cannot be beat! The ladies there are very nice and the food was great. Weekday lunch is worth the drive out here!! read more

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The food and the service was A++. We tried seafood soup, LA ribs and the seafood pancake.