We just happened to stop over in Lubbock on our way home to Magnolia after being in California for 2 months. We wanted to get one last chance to have korean food and saw this place on Yelp. WOW! A lot better than places we tried in CA and a surprise to find in Lubbock, TX. Sue was super friendly and gave us great service. We will definitely stop here next time we are in the area. We even asked her to consider moving to Magnolia. read more

The service was great. We were greeted at the entrance and asked if we ever had Korean Cuisine before, which we have (fast food version if you will) he took our information and made recommendations . The seating and display of the restaurant was very warm and welcoming. Good place to have a conversation before eating. Our appetizer were the fried dumplings and were incredible. Freshly made from what I could feel and taste. Over all great experience , read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Best I've had in the last 15 years throughout my travels - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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I am in Lubbock for a meeting and was looking for a place to eat. I had a Korean roommate in college and have grown to enjoy the food. I gave this place and try and the hospitality it what you expect from a Korean restaurant. The food is fantastic, I can assure you more people in Lubbock need to dine here frequently. read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

First let start by saying the service gets 5 stars, very friendly and great customer service. Here's where the 2 stars comes in. Absolutely no flavor, the shrimp tempura was way over cooked and the batter tasted old not fresh. The Bimbap looked the part but was lacking in complete flavor and they use ground beef as their beef selection. All in all I won't return. Hope this helps. read more

This hit the spot. Good korean food with good korean people. There's a lot of banchans for the table (unlimited) with the yellow radish being my favorite. I tried the japchae, and a soup. Such a warm and comfy meal. They checked on us a LOT (maybe a tad bit too much) but I really appreciate the attention to detail and taking the time to answer any questions about the menu. read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Traveling through Lubbock for a few days and happy to find a cute local Korean restaurant. (Note, the unassuming store front can be easy to miss, we circled the block a few times!). Inside we were warmly greeted, and a little surprised at the "fast casual" service style, order at counter, grab your settings and beverages at the side bar. Despite that, food is above average and the menu can easily accommodate my vegan hubby. We thoroughly enjoyed our kimchi pancake appetizer, vegan dolsot bibimbop (no egg), veggie tofu japchae, and yummy Kalbi. Plus the ample side dishes! Chef came out at end and asked how everything went. Nice touch. read more

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We drive 4 hrs and decided to try some Korean food . Will say the moment we walked in we were welcomed the worker offer to explained to us the menu showed us pictures gave us explanation of all the meals ! The whole energy of the restaurant was amazing everyone was so sweet and welcoming . Honestly the food was really good no complaints we also tried the Tteok Kkochi was sooo yummmy they even brought a small little bowl of separate meat with juice for my 2 year old to try , we all loved it ! Highly recommend read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Bulgogi beef (spicy) L.A galbi (Korean bbq short ribs) steamed dumplings with the sides of kimchi white rice etc - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Came on a business trip and was pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant! Owner had restaurants in NYC and Dallas so the food was amazing! Will be back! read more

I have eaten here 3 times so far and can't believe how good it is!!! Super flavors with a great owner and nice wait staff. The owner explained everything, including the food options and where the menu comes from. Everything is very clean and surprisingly neat inside. There is a bit of self service to get silverware and tea, etc. The food was mega fresh and tasted amazing!! I have had their dumplings, stews, noodle and fried rice dishes that were all awesome. I habe taken coworkers there that agreed this olace was epic!! This is on the same level of Korean i have had in San Francisco and New York, so strange to eat it in Lubbock!! I would say to at least try it and not be intimidated, many of the flavors are similar to other asian foods and let them explain your options. read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Jap Chae - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

The food was amazing! All made there and tasted great! The portions are very large and filling! The people and management were great and very helpful! They were especially nice to our son and treated him very kindly. Inside was very calming as well. Not overcrowded. Will definitely be going back! read more

The food was so good and the staff are amazing!! This was our first time trying Korean food and they were so helpful! Definitely recommend trying this restaurant!! Thank you to the staff for the great food and service! read more

We certainly didn't go to Lubbock expecting authentic and tasty Korean but definitely found it here. The husband/wife owners have it dialed in! We have Korean in-laws and they would agree - this place does it right. We tried all varieties of food: steamed (dumplings), fried (pork cutlet), baked (beef bulbuli((?)), and pan seared (seafood pancake). The medley of all was fantastic. Definitely make this a stop! read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Pork, beef and seafood pancake. - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

My all time most favorite place in the world... Amazing real Korean food, fantastic owner and great place to eat. Absolute heart and "seoul" goes into her food.. if you miss it .. YOU"RE missing out!!!! 나는 잘 먹었다!! 안녕하세요!!!!!! read more

Absolutely the best and most authentic Korean food we have had outside of Korea. Authentic, homemade (including the kimchi) and kind, attentive staff. Family restaurant. We recommend!!! read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Kimchi fried rice, dolsot bibimbap. - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Still the best Korean food in town, homemade, with the best katsu as well. Side dishes are generously refilled and completely delicious (especially the bean sprouts!) The folks that run this place are the best human beings you will ever meet, and I would continue to recommend this place as bringing solid culture to Lubbock before we started getting the new places! This will always be an original OG legendary place ~ read more

great service all around! they are kind and they will help you understand the menu. the food. oh my gosh. it's the best asian food i've ever had. the bulgogi is the best in texas. th dumplings are fantastic too. i crave it all the time. the restaurant itself is very clean and organized. definitely recommend!! read more

I would have given this place 10 * it was absolutely AMAZING on point Korean tasting food. They gave so much for the price had to take home my leftovers, wasn't about to was it. Love there fish take atmosphere no need change the water or feed the fish lol. Place is very clean and the staff is so courteous and friendly. The owner she was also amazing went to every table to see how things was going and if you need any more of anything let her know. Her setup was so cute and convenient with utensils plates even take out boxes. She needs to open this restaurant all over the United States. It's that good and very tasteful yummy food. I was so into Edie. I forgot to take photos. read more

This food is amazing! The owners are friendly, clean restaurant, and the best food!! if you get a chance, go check it out. They have so many options for everyone! read more

Fantastic experience, 10/10 food, 10/10 service, my buddy and I came in 20 minutes before close and felt bad, after arriving, we were served and encouraged to stay longer and enjoy ourselves and the food. Could not have been better. read more

The food here is possibly the best in Lubbock. The service was great. These people are always happy and act as though they're actually honored to serve you. They're proud of their food and they should be!! read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

The food here is awesome. Ask for bi bam bop with a crusty rice bottom. The kimchi is made on site and is so good. Great service.

The chicken was both fresh and tender! The portions were quite large and definitely can be shared between 2 people. All the pickled veggies on the side were unlimited and paired perfectly with the spicy chicken. read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Spicy Korean chicken - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

I'm always met with such kindness and hospitality. the food is so good and made right there in the kitchen and you don't feel bad after eating it. I've been here many times and everytime is a great experience read more

Food was delicious and quick. Owner quite possibly might be the nicest guy ever. Super helpful and makes sure you're satisfied with the food! He also gave me some good recs for koren food in my home town of Dallas. Must try! read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

This place is definitely a gem. The food was worth the 3 hour drive. I had the #1 with pork. My face hasn't been this happy in a long time. This is an absolute must when in Lubbock. read more

Food is amazing and the owners are so nice and informative. One of my favorite places in Lubbock!

Admittedly, I'm not an expert on Korean cuisine. But when I saw a reserved table with 7 local Korean men who gathered to share a meal for 45 minutes at this restaurant, I took it as a sign that this is the real deal. My guess is that they gather here regularly, perhaps weekly, to share an authentically delicious Korean meal. The large screen menu at the counter where we ordered had very helpful photos of the appetizers and entrees. We were not disappointed by the food. For appetizers, My spouse had a pork egg roll, which he enjoyed. I had an order of fried sweet potatoes, which I had not previously eaten. They were piping hot. Once they cooled down a bit, they were very delicious and filling. Because my spouse has a small senior citizen-sized appetite, we decided to share the Kimchi Jigae with tofu. The vegetarian stew came with rice and sides that included pickled cucumbers, pickled radishes, and kimchi. We were able to get more sides upon request. If we had wanted more rice, we could have had that as well. This was just the right amount of food for us. It was absolutely delicious. The service was great. The young man who took our order was very helpful. The server was very polite. And the Korean chef and proprietor checked on our satisfaction with the food, as well. I wish I had taken a photo or two. I would definitely return to this restaurant. read more

Amazing food, lots of options! Lovely owners :) Probably the best Korean food in Lubbock read more

We stopped by Lubbock for a night on our way back from a skiing trip and wanted to get some Asian food for dinner. Seoul came up as one of the top rated one and happened to be very close to our hotel, so we decided to give it a try. This is not a full service restaurant. You have to order at the counter and get water and utensils yourself but the owner is super friendly and happy to explain to you what all the different menu items are. We went for our usual favorite dish, La Calbi, Bibimbap, Tofu stew, and also tried the Jap Chae (glass noodle). I used to live close to the Korean Town in Garden GroveI so I have had a lot of good Korean food. I think La Calbi, Bibimbap, Jap Chae all came out as you would expect from a good Korean restaurant though not something that will make me remember though. The tofu stew is not comparable to those I had in Garden Grove or in the LA area but still tasted good (but I still haven't found a Korean restaurant in Texas which can make similar Tofu stew either so it's definitely not a disappointment.) In short, food here is fresh and all tasted great (we cleaned all the plates). Prices are very reasonable as well. So, it's definitely a go-to place if you have craving for Korean food in Lubbock. read more

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Absolutely delicious and friendly every time. The person at the register is very helpful and I appreciate how they took the time to explain dishes I haven't heard of. read more

I literally come to this place weekly, I love it. If you're from Lubbock, or visiting, this is the place to go!! I usually get the mandaguk or the Chicken Katsu, so good and very filling!! The owners are so sweet, they make sure your experience is amazing. The restaurant is so cozy, and the vibes are amazing. read more

Another yelp winner on a long road trip. Lubbock is the last place I'd think of for authentic Korean food but many positive reviews caused us to give this place a try. We eat vegetarian and the restaurant was extremely accommodating in making dishes with tofu versus beef. We had the Dolsot bimbimbap and jap chae. Both were really delicious and very authentic. Our original jap chae came out with beef and they were extremely apologetic and made another dish asap. We also asked for another kind of tofu (versus the fried that came with the bimbimbap) and the owner even offered us a choice. He said he had just taken over the restaurant a month before. The female chef also greeted us and said she made the Kim chi and other tasty sides from scratch. I love supporting local and even better first generation immigrant families trying to make their way in our country. What a wonderful find and we will come back on our next road trip. FYI he said they are moving close by so it will be an upgrade from the current tired digs. read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Jap chae , mung bean sprout salad - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

GOSHHHH best place in Lubbock. Need to go here best service I've ever received. I was greeted by the nicest lady and the food was phenomenal. Food got a lil spicy so I sneezed and I was hit with a "bless you" from across the restaurant. Unreal. Love this place Get the tteokbokki that is a must have read more

Great food, clean restaurant, excellent service, and they bring your food, surprisingly fast. I would recommend this to anybody.

The food was amazing!! I had the Bulgogi and my granddaughter had the bibimbap and both were great portions. And for someone who has never liked kimchi from a jar; to know it was made in house and so freaking delicious was an incredible find. Also the kimchi garlic stems were good too. What made it special however was the gentleman and lady who went out of their way to explain the dishes and provided great service! Would definitely recommend and next time in Lubbock will be back. read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

I didn't have high expectations for Korean food in America. I thought it would taste quite different. But I was wrong! All of the food I ordered was so flavorful and fresh! I was so touched by the taste of the food and the atmosphere of the restaurant. As a Korean I can guarantee to you, this restaurant serves real Korean food. Some of the dishes had better tasting meat than the dishes in Korea.( I guess because they make it with Texas beef. ) Also, the owner is very kind, as well as her staff! Thank you again for your kindness and delicious meals! read more

Seoul Korean Cuisine - Spicy grilled chicken - Korean Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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Food was okay, the bulgogi was in small pieces and I feel like there was a lot of fat and tendon in it rather than the meat. Service was not impressive. We essentially serviced ourselves but I don't mind that. But was annoying was that I was eyeing a table at the restaurant where a family was sitting because it looked cozy and warmer (I was feeling cold), so when they left, my husband and I moved there. A minute later, the owner comes Ava tells us the table is reserved and kicks us out to sit in the table next to it. I'm thinking, we got here first, just save the other table for the reservation. But I didn't want to be rude so we complied and moved over one table. We waited over 30min (my husband literally set a timer because we had a beer to see how long it would take...and he lost) to get our food, during which time we witnessed another couple leave the restaurant and took their food to go because the food was taking forever. Anyway, we finally get our food after 30 min of waiting, and I look over at the table we got kicked out from and no one had arrived to sit there. We eat our meal and packed our leftovers in to go containers, another 30min or so, and still no one was there!!! When I looked around the room, I saw they blocked the tables in the corner and I was pretty sure they only blocked them so they can force us to sit in the middle and make their restaurant look full through the window view from the outside! I was appalled that they literally made customers who were already seated, get up and literally move to another table and lie about the reason, just for that reason!!! This to me is poor customer service as they're not serving the customer and not taking into consideration the comfort of their current customers. Instead they prioritize using current customers to advertise themselves, which is very selfish and not customer oriented . Oh, and they were renovating while customers were dining in there!!! I normally don't care not do I blame them, but this just further shows they don't care about the ambiance they are creating for their customers, but rather want to put their workers to use while they're on the clock rather than have them stay overtime to help with putting up their new menu board and TV screens. read more

Excellent food! You know exactly what you're getting every time! The best hospitality in Lubbock. The owners are very nice and attentive. The food is homemade, fresh and delicious. Absolutely the best Korean food in town. read more

Incredible food and service! Some of the best Korean BBQ I've ever had and the staff were constantly caring for us and provided a great service. Couldn't recommend more! read more

This is THE place to go if you want good food. the pricing is extremely reasonable and everything tastes like it was made with love. The servers and owner of the place are extremely sweet and always check up on you, and the dining area is cozy and comfortable. If you need a place to calm down or a date night, this is where you go. I reccomend the spicy or mild pork tenderloin. If you don't finish it, take it home and put it in the fridge. Microwave 1-1.5 mins and it tastes even better. read more