My friend and I were craving homey Korean food and this place definitely hit the spot! Located in Irvine, Seoul Haus definitely provided that home cooked feeling. First, parking wasn't bad. The shopping center isn't that big but it's not a busy center so I don't think it'll ever be an issue. The restaurant itself was clean and simple. Very mom and pop vibe. They have a good amount of seating. Restroom was very clean. Service was good, I had no issues. Please be patient with the staff as English is not some of their dominant languages. Staff was trying their best to help everyone. They were constantly checking in on us, refilling our Banchan, I thought they did great. Food was yummy and portions were huge! My friend and I shared the crispy garlic tofu. That was fresh and hot and not greasy! I enjoyed it! She had the Garlic Seolleongtang and she loved it. You saw the chunks of garlic, they were generous on the meat and the bowl was huge. I had beef spicy tofu soup and that was delicious and so filling. They were extremely generous on the tofu and I felt like I definitely got my protein intake in. The spice was just right, it looks so red but it wasn't that bad! I would definitely come back. It's a mom and pop shop I would support. I think it's underlooked and needs appreciation. My husband is from Irvine so we'll definitely be back next time we're in town visiting family. read more

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sooo did you guys eat half the food before i picked it up? Quality and portions have gone very far down. I would rather go to Yukdaejang at this point. read more

Seoul Haus - Gam Ja Tang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This was my first time here and it was not bad. They just opened so we got seated right away and served side dishes and barley tea. The menu can be a little confusing but you get the gist of it. I tried the ox bone soup which comes with rice and some glass noodles. At $23.99, the price point was steep for the portion. I've gotten this for cheaper elsewhere for a similar taste. read more

Seoul Haus - Sulung Tang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Ordered via DoorDash and wasn't sure what was included with the galbitang but was pleasantly surprised upon delivery! I didn't realize I ordered a whole feast. Everything came packaged very nicely! The galbitang order included multiple containers: - rice - noodles - main dish with 3 ribs - kimchi - kimchi radish - fish cakes - sauce Such a great deal! The broth was very tasty and exactly what I was craving. Would order again! read more

Seoul Haus - Galbitang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've eat here before, but it has been a while. I was craving Bibim Naeng Myun, and a side of Ba Ssack Bulgoki. Didn't see this combo on the menu but they did offer it. Great flavor, but unfortunately it was take out so the noodles had to get rehydrated as they stuck together a bit. Overall a great experience read more

Best korean cold noodles ever! This is my second time going here and it's never disappoint! I felt sorry for them because when i order #18 it wasn't the one in the picture and they had to change it for me but overall good service here. for sure will come back!! read more

Seoul Haus - Spicy Cold Bean Noodle - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I love this authentic Korean spot in Irvine. They're known for their seollengtang, and for good reason. We ordered: * Seollengtang * Combo C (seollengtang + bulgogi) The broth is incredibly clean, rich, and comforting you can tell it's been simmered for a long time. Super delicious and deeply nourishing. Everything here is consistently good. I've had their cold noodles, which are super refreshing, and their dumplings, which are very solid as well. The banchan (side dishes) are simple but pack so much flavor, which I really appreciate. They also serve barley tea with the meal, which is a nice touch and great for digestion. The restaurant is very clean, the staff is super nice, and the ambience is cozy and welcoming. You can tell they truly know what they're doing here. If you're craving authentic Korean comfort food, this spot is a must-try. Definitely check them out! read more

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Place was very tiny with a low ceiling. Service was okay. Beef bone broth soup and donkatsu was average, nothing special. There was not a lot of side dishes either. read more

Seoul Haus - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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The restaurant was not that big and had authentic Korean food. There were only 2 servers so you have to be patient. That being said, I had to flag them down whenever I needed anything but that's how it is in most Asian establishment. The food itself was good. I wanted a side of white rice but they ran out and gave me their purple rice which tasted just fine. read more

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I used to come here when I was younger and remembered it was very good. I drove all the way from Westminster for a pickup order. When I arrived so waited patiently for 30 minutes standing awkwardly because there was no waiting area and I did not want to take up a table. after the 30 minutes, I asked if my order was ready. They couldn't give me an explanation or an answer so then I politely asked if it was possible to cancel the order because I had to go back to work. The lady gave me the dirtiest side eye, and just walked away from me without a response. This isn't one of those situations where they are nicer to Korean customers because I myself am Korean and ordered in Korean. This is purely bad service and bad attitudes as you can see from the other reviews. I can see why this place has earned a negative reputation in the last few years. Edit: I literally never write negative reviews. You can even check my profile. The attitude was that bad that I actually felt compelled to write a negative review. read more

I won't be ordering from Seoul Haus any longer unfortunately. I ordered the donkatsu today and it came uncooked and incorrectly battered. Definitely inedible, a health risk and a safety issue. I got my refund through door dash so that was settled. When I called just to let them know their food was sent out uncooked, the lady working spoke to me like a child as if I was complaining. I called to just to let the restaurant know in case someone gets sick in the future. I asked her why she's being rude and she asked what I wanted from her when she didn't make the food. She could've represented this business better. There was no concern for health or safety. She acted like I was causing a problem by letting her know this information and was very dismissive. read more

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Located in a small plaza with fairly easy parking to find during Saturday lunch. The interior is small, and when we went at lunchtime on Saturday, it was quite packed. Our group of 11 had to sit outside at two separate tables. We ordered the galbijim, katsu, and LA galbi. The food tasted a bit different from other Korean restaurants--less sweet overall. read more

Seoul Haus - Pork Cutlet(donkatsu) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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got #1 the original oxtail soup and comes with rice. it's really good! i think $18 for a huge bowl is worth it and the sides were good too. it's a small shop in irvine that got popular through a tiktok so now it gets pretty crowded. the tiktok compared it to bcd but i think it's pretty different. bcd sells hot stone soup, but this one is more like noodle broth. it's more similar to tang n tang or yuk dae jang imo. its authentic and you can control the saltiness and flavor yourself by adding in salt and green onions. overall recommend if you're looking for a casual, warm, brothy meal. read more

Seoul Haus - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I got their bugolki. It was pretty good. The meat was very juicy. I would say it's more like a burger patty, but with higher-quality beef. The portion was plenty for one person, with a little extra to share. I would say the meat is a tad greasy, though not too bad overall. It's not too sweet either, so I can eat it by itself. I'll definitely try this dish again. The inside was pretty casual with pretty fast service. read more

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Great Place! Nice environment, so scent of the food is amazing! The "Korean spicy soft tofu soup" was delicious! I really loved the taste of the tofu! I ordered a bunch of fish cake (It Tastes Outstanding) and the service was kind to give me more. Recommended to come to this place. Fine prices and service! read more

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It's been so long since my last review so I wanted to do an update. Seoul Haus is known for their authentic Korean comfort food. I came here for lunch on the weekend and it wasn't very busy. It was perfect for that rainy day though because I got their popular oxtail Sul Lung Tang which came with your preferred noodles. I got the glass noodles which was perfect. It was delicious. I also got to try their Octopus Hot Pot which was rice in a stone hot pot with some very well seasoned and cooked baby octopus. It's a must get if you love octopus. We enjoyed all our food. The banchan that came out was also all good and delicious. Besides what we got they also have other types of stone pot dishes and other soups. Pricing is about $20 a dish. They do have combo lunches as well. The staff was very nice and helpful. The food came fairly quickly. The inside of this place is smaller and casual. It's great for smaller groups. read more

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Came here for an early dinner on Saturday and was seated right away. The interior was small and there were two outdoor tables. I order Combo A and my friend order Combo E. Everything got to our table promptly and was super hot (except the cold noodles of course). Everything was delicious! The cold noodles were really refreshing and the bulgoki was super flavorful. I tried my friend's sul long tang and it was really good as well. A lot of other restaurant's sul long tang are really bland but not this one. I'll definitely be coming back again when I'm in the mood for some good soup again. read more

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I really wanted to love this place but it just didn't impress me. The banchan selection was okay, I liked the fish cake but the kimchi was too soft and sour for my liking. The beef in the yuk gae jang was very chewy and I wish there were more vegetables. The texture of the knife cut noodles was very good though. The bulgoki tasted like a dry hamburger, i've never had a hamburger textured bulgoki before. The sulungtang was a good simple dish, the texture of the meat was soft and tender. I came on a Saturday night and was seated immediately but service was not very consistent. The cold noodles look good though, I would return in the summer to try it. read more

Seoul Haus - yuk gae jang noodle - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Seoul House is such a gem and a true warm and welcoming mom and pop spot that instantly feels like home. The highlight for me is their creamy homemade Korean soup which is absolutely incomparable. Knowing it has been marinated for 24 hours makes every sip taste that much more special, and you can genuinely taste the authenticity and care that goes into it. The broth is rich and comforting with flavors drawn straight from simmered bones and pure organic ingredients. It is the kind of food that nourishes both body and soul. I am definitely coming back w my boo. read more

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This place really is a hidden gem! The plaza is tucked away from the bustle of Irvine so can be easy to miss. The restaurant feels like a family-owned place with a smaller interior and staff that feel like they can be your aunt. I ordered the Sul-Long-Tang with noodles which was a great portion for the price. I appreciate that they let you season it yourself so you can make it to your preference. The brisket slices were generous compared to many other places I've been to, especially for the price. The soup is so cozy and nourishing and pairs great with the side dishes. Out of all the sides, the fish cakes would be my favorite. We also got the Chicken Bulgogi because we were curious how it would taste. It came in a sizzling pot and the dish was way better than we expected. Unlike beef, which is more on the savory side, the chicken was both sweet and savory with a slightly spicy kick. We did get mild spicy so I would imagine the spicy option would be quite spicy. It was overall a great experience dining here because of how mellow it is. We did come at off-meal time so that might be the reason why. There were also a lot of takeout orders as well, so I imagine most people just ordered their food for pickup. If you are looking for some wholesome Korean food in a no-frills setting, I highly recommend this place. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other menu items next! read more

Seoul Haus - Chicken Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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I went to Seoul Haus with my husband yesterday (Tuesday evening) expecting a decent Korean meal. What we got instead was one of the most off-putting dining experiences we had in a long time. The food was already underwhelming- minimal side dishes and completely flavorless mains but that quickly became the least of our problems. My meal, Do Ga Ni Tang (ox tail cartilage bone broth) came out with multiple animal hairs stuck in it. Not one. MULTIPLE. (Refer to attached pictures) It was absolutely disgusting and unacceptable by any standard. When I pointed this out, the waitress acknowledged it in a disturbingly casual way, as if this was something normal. She offered to swap it for a Sullung Tang (Beef Bone Broth; lesser in price), but by then my appetite was gone. She then said she would remove it from the bill in a condescending tone, as if she was doing me a favor for something that should never have happened in the first place. It only got worse from there. The waitresses (both short haired ladies) stood behind the counter wall right next to our table, loudly gossiping about the situation. I'm Korean-American and am fluent in the language, let alone capable of understanding everything that was being discussed about my complaint; calling attention to it in the kitchen, and even inspecting others in their storage/freezer. Then one of them loudly remarked that it was "weird" only I had a problem, and implied that any "normal" customer would have just eaten it. Ugh, GROSS! At that point, we were done. Our check wasn't even brought to us in a timely manner, yet we still paid for what we ate (minus the contaminated soup), and my husband generously left a tip which is far more grace than this place deserved. Let's be clear: finding hair in your food is bad enough. Acting like it's normal, then mocking the customer within earshot, is inexcusable. There was no real apology, no professionalism, and no accountability. This place is unsanitary, unprofessional, and disrespectful. I will never return and would strongly advise others to stay away. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere that actually has quality food, respects basic hygiene, let alone has common sense in their customer service. To the owner: This is a serious failure on both kitchen standards and staff training. Do better. read more

Seoul Haus - Animal Hair - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Time for me to revisit Seoul Haus. That's right, it's been a while since I've come here, but the food hasn't changed a bit! It's the middle of summer though (as of my visit), and it's hot outside. There's a perfect opportunity for naengmyeon, or cold noodles. And that's exactly what we got today. We opted to sit outside to fully get that contrast of hot weather and cold food! Like always, they give you a bunch of great sides to help stuff your insides...yup. The fish cakes and various kimchis always hit. This time, I ordered a bibim naengmyeon, which is a spicy, but cold noodle dish that comes with frigid broth, radishes, brisket slices, and other toppings! This might seem sacrilegious to some cultures, but you have to cut these noodles with scissors. Why, you ask? It's because these guys have a very specific texture that makes 'em really stick together if you dont cut 'em up! After that, you mix it all up, and you're nearly ready to go! we also opted for a dinner combo with a normal non-spicy naengmyeon, and it came with spicy pork on the side! The noodles themselves taste really refreshing, salty, sweet, and acidic! It's a 1-2-3 combo of perfect cooling flavors to help combat that narsty heat! If you want, they offer hot mustard and vinegar on the side, so you can dress the dish up however you like! The pork is pretty darn 'licious too! It's sizzling on that cast iron, and ready to whack you in the face with sweet and spicy yums! So glad I got it. It's the perfect texture of caramelized and succulent! If you haven't tried these Korean cold noodles, you gotta soon, because you're missing out! Hungry along with your spouse? Try some delicious dishes from Seoul Haus! read more

If you're looking for an authentic Korean meal that feels homemade, this cozy little spot is a hidden gem. The food is not greasy, which I LOVEE, and everything is well-seasoned without being overpowering. (Its like coming home and your family already prepared meal for you) I tried the beef rib with potato noodles, and it was absolutely comforting--the broth was rich yet clean, and the noodles still had chewiness. Spicy octopus hot pot was another highlight!!! Sizzling, hot and fresh octopus served with white rice, ( I like the crispy bits of rice at the bottom) They also offer purple rice as an option, which is a nice touch. Their side dishes were fresh and well-balanced, ( seaweed, radish, fish cakes, kimchi). On top of that, the place is small yet quite clean, making it a great spot for a quick yet satisfying meal without the hassle of a big crowd. If you're in the mood for delicious, no-fuss Korean comfort food, this is definitely a place worth checking out! read more

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Ordered through DoorDash for take out on a Sunday night and got the classic sulung tang. The togo order was the perfect amount and it also came with rice and banchan. We ordered close to the end of the night and the service was super quick a faster than what DoorDash estimated! read more

Seoul Haus - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I really enjoyed this place! When you start with delicious and fresh banchan sides, you know everything else will be good! The waitress was very helpful with the menu and was refilled our sides when needed. the restaurant is small and simple- it's all about the food! read more

Seoul Haus - Yuk Gae Jang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Homie spot for Korean food. Galbi jjim was pretty good but wish the sauce was a little more soaked into the meat. Sul lung tang was perfect--broth was so milky and oxtail was cooked so tender. Banchan was great as well! read more

Seoul Haus - Galbi jjim - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Ordered the combo E which comes with seollengtang and LA galbi. Food was delicious and portions were bigger than I expected. Service was good and everyone was very kind. I highly recommend and will be coming back! read more

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3.8 stars. Had this place twice and I feel there is better. They are a bit busy and short staffed so it takes a while to get the order in and get the food. For my most recent visit, I ordered the gamjatang and although this was hearty, I was not expecting the strong flavor of perilla leaves from the tang. I've had gamjatang before and it was mostly meat and potatoes. I personally am not a fan of perilla leaves so this was quite pungent for my taste. If you do like perilla leaves, this could be up your alley. read more

Seoul Haus - Gam jJa Tang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I passed by and was interested to see what they served. Asked if they had Kimchi Jjigae. The server was very rude and said that they were closed at 8:30PM. I was not even planning to order, I am fully aware that there is a cut off to dine in, but she could ask or say carry out only, unless they are cleaning the kitchen and unwilling to even offer. Seems odd especially if the owner wants to create good customer service. Very aggressive and rude, typical. read more

I'll be honest that I had no idea what to expect. My friend invited me and it was a small place, kind of hot inside, felt sticky. The service was ok, they didn't really speak English. I think if you knew what the food was, you would have a better experience, but we were ordering blindly and didn't really know how to eat it. The soup had zero flavor. The meat seemed like it was ground and had odd texture, but was not unpleasant, it tasted good. There were flies that we had to swat away during our meal, so that was a bit annoying. Again, I think if you knew what you were getting into, it probably would be good, but we were lost. read more

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We ordered sul long tang, rice cake soup, and one of the spicy soups to-go on Sunday at around 5pm and there was only a few people in the restaurant. When we returned at 5:30pm, all the tables were full! So I would recommend coming earlier if you don't want to wait. It was my first time trying sul long tang, but I thought it tasted good and was comforting especially on a rainy day. The portion sizes + banchan were more than enough food for us. read more

Seoul Haus - Sulung Tang, Rice Cake Soup Spicy Galbijjim (M) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I haven't been here in a while, but one of my favorite spots....unfortunately cannot handle the pressure of a busy dinner rush. I remember the good old days of being able to join the waitlist on Yelp, and waiting for the text to let you know when your table is ready. Welp, even though it's available on the yelp app, they are not utilizing it at the store. Makes sense, because there were about 6-8 different families waiting to be seated. No waitlist, everyone basically standing in line looking to catch the attention of the obviously flustered older ladies, who DEFINITELY cannot handle the pressure. I even went inside to ask if the waitlist on yelp was still being used so I can tell the families outside, in an effort to assist with the hangry customer standing outside. Ignored twice, and a language barrier that was followed with a nasty glare and soft murmurings. So, I left and went up the street. Where I am using the Yelp waitlist, and happily waiting my "7th in line" text. So sad, but do not come to Seoul Haus when they are busy. read more

Nothing special. Not bad. It just didn't feel "clean," after finding a bug in our food . It confirmed our feeling. Oh well. Onto the next. read more

Flavor is not good. Something is just off Seemed popular among locals maybe just my taste buds read more

I feeeeel mamas love!!! It's my hidden gem spot. There's this warmth to this place or maybe because I go there in the summer too. Im not quite sure. Everything on that menu is good. It has a home meal twang to it. Nothing fancy or revolutionary. In this economy I dont go there every day or week but definitely once a month because it's $7 a gallon for gas read more

the BEST place ever. i love their lunch and dinner combos. the seolleongtang is amazing and im so happy they finally have la galbi. the lady who works there is sooo sweet. and they have a ton of options too i need to try everything but i keep going back to the soup haha. read more

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If you're looking for a home-y and comforting restaurant then this is the place! It's tucked in a lowkey plaza that doesn't have too much parking. The ladies that work there are so nice and check in to see if everything is ok. I also love when Korean restaurants have barley tea. We came in around 1:30pm on a Friday and were seated immediately. It was a hot day so me and my friend were craving cold noodles. We got: bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles)- not too spicy for those who are worried. The flavor of the noodles was well balanced and d the noodles were the perfect chewiness. I liked mine more chewy and less cut while my friend decided to cut hers up more to make it easier to eat mul naengmyeon (cold noodles with broth)- basically the same components as the other cold noodles but in a refreshing icy broth. I also lov adding the spicy mustard and some vinegar that they give you on the side. spicy pork belly- this came on a sizzling plate and the onions that grilled on that plate were so sweet and charred to perfection! The pork was also very well marinated! They have lunch/ dinner combos with meats and cold noodles or some of their soups! They are such a good deal and I'd reccomend getting a combo to share with a friend. read more

Seoul Haus - Bibim Naeng Myun, Mul Naeng Myun - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's a quick sit down Korean spot that hits the craving. I ordered the Sul Lung Tang and Bulgoki Combo Dinner. The ox tail soup was light and the meat was tender. The bulgoki was so tender and flavorful-melted in mouth! The servers were nice with regular checkups to fill our sides. But they ran out of the potstickers for the night (it was about 2-3 hours before closing) :( overall a solid spot. read more

Seoul Haus - Sul Lung Tang and Bulgoki Combo Dinner - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food was great but I decreased a star today because unfortunately our server was really rude when we ordered. She literally said, "Only 3 orders, really?" Before she even walked away from our table. I guess now I understand why some other yelpers mentioned the server being mean because my previous visit, the service was super friendly. We had 5 people and ordered two combos and one of their premium dishes. We later added an additional dish which wasn't quite necessary as we had one full bowl of rice leftover and they never came around to provide even one refill of side dishes. Our total bill was about $125 with no beverages. Our dishes are posted below in the photos. I forgot to take a picture of the two sul long tang that came with the combos. When we tried to pay our bill at the end of dinner, they said their internet was not working so we cannot pay with credit card or Apple Pay. Luckily we had Venmo but it's really not cool to not disclose that in advance. read more

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Banchan side dishes are very authentic, fresh, not sweet, not salty like others. Kalbi was excellent although our plate has a few very fatty pieces under and we could not eat them. Gulgobi plate was served different, but still very good. The stewed beef ribs was excellent. Tofu soup (#8 on menu) and the milky beef broth (#1 on menu) were not our taste. Seating in a very small family business in a quaint corner of Irvine. Service is average by older ladies. The only customers here are mostly Koreans when we were here. read more