First and foremost, I'm giving this place 5 stars because the food was genuinely delicious--the flavors were definitely there. I ordered the beef bulgogi bowl with japchae, and it did not disappoint. I do wish the meat portion was just a bit bigger, but overall I still left satisfied. Walking in, the atmosphere was a little confusing. The front area almost looks like storage, and it's clear the space used to be a Flame Broiler--you can still see remnants of the old branding throughout. It wouldn't take much effort to refresh the space with some artwork, color, or decor, as it currently feels very plain and unfinished. The sides didn't look especially appealing at first glance, but I went with the japchae and ended up enjoying it. However, when I arrived, the staff mentioned they were out of several menu items and only had a limited selection available (katsu, a spicy option, beef rib, and bulgogi). Considering it was around 1 PM on a Friday--and with the Grand Prix in town and the location being right across from the courthouse--I was surprised the place was completely empty. It feels like a missed opportunity not to offer specials or even a simple happy hour to bring people in. Overall, the food carries this place, and I hope they continue to build on that while improving the ambiance and menu availability. Hope this helps! read more

just have to say--Seulicious completely blew me away. The food is absolutely incredible. Every bite was packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with so much care. You can really tell they don't cut corners when it comes to quality. From the first dish to the last, everything was just so good. It's the kind of food that makes you pause for a second and just appreciate how amazing it tastes. Definitely one of those spots you keep thinking about long after you leave. If you haven't tried Seulicious yet, you're seriously missing out. I can't wait to go back! read more

Solid beef bowl. Simple. Rice, Korean broccoli, and beef bulgogi. Bit of a wait but it was prime time for lunch. Honestly when walking in it was unimpressed and a bit skeptical, not that a restaurant has to be fine dining, but this is definitely a hole in the wall vibe. It reminds me of a local charbroil burger spot you would go to for a jr basket and chili cheese fries lol. However the girl behind the counter has good personality and service which made up for the off putting view lol. It was also packed which said a bit about it before I could try the food. I really enjoyed the food here. I think the bulgogi wasn't dried out or too salty. And I've never had this type of broccoli which definitely had a texture that reminded me of bok choy or spinach. Definitely worth the stop if you like Korean bbq style bowls. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - BBQ Beef Bulgogi Bowl - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I used to come here almost every day since I work nearby. The food was always great, and the employees were consistently friendly. After meeting the owner, she told me about the new location, which I thought was exciting. Unfortunately, this location seems to have gone downhill since then. It's now only open a couple of days a week--if that--and they're frequently out of menu items. The overall service has noticeably declined. It's disappointing because this location had a loyal group of regulars, myself included, but it no longer feels like a priority. They only recently updated their business hours, but after making multiple trips only to find the doors locked despite expecting them to be open, I eventually stopped coming altogether. It's really unfortunate to see what this place has become. read more

This order BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) Regular was fresh and packed with care. The Beef was extremely soft and flavorable. My sides included Macaroni salad, kimchi and Korean broccoli all fresh and delicious. In addition I ordered their Spicy Chicken Regular combo which allows for three sides. I picked the fresh kimchi., seaweed salad, and cabbage all fresh flavorable and delicious. I ordered both as takeout and again smartly packed. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Spicy Chicken Regular - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The one time I had this place, the food was good. I've gone here 3 additional times during regular scheduled hours but they're closed. Try to call and no answer. Parking is already an issue having to circle for 10-15 minutes only to find they're closed. I give up. read more

I had a combo with 2 meats and 3 sides. The food was definitely filling and it was fairly quick to come out after ordering. This place doesn't have much for an ambiance but that's ok. I wanted a quick meal to take back to my hotel (Hilton) and it was less than half a mile so that was a win. The cashier was courteous and straightforward and allowed me to ask for double serving for noodles as a side dish. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - 2 meat combo - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Had lunch at Seoulicious a couple of days after they opened. I had the mini which comes with a main, choice of white or brown rice, and two sides. Recommend the fish Jun! The spicy cucumbers were good while the Korean broccoli needed just a little something to give it a boost. The prominent flavor was sesame oil. About three separate people asked for sauces while I was there, so be prepared that currently their only sauce is the soy/tempura like sauce they serve with the fish Jun. BYO hot sauce if you gotta have it. Drink choices are limited: cans of coke, diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, and bottled water. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Fish jun - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ordered online ans went to pick it up. They where closed!!! Calling the number and no answer. I want my money back.

As a lover of KBBQ I was really excited to try out this new Korean BBQ togo restaurant in DTLB. I was a bit disappointed by the lack of options and the small portions. The service was decent once I began to ask questions as I was a bit confused on the portion sizing of the different plates. I thought the plates were a bit overpriced for the portions. I ordered the beef bugolgi mini it was pretty good and came with 2 sides. I chose kimchi' and spicy cucumber. All in all I wasn't too impressed and was a little surprised we weren't offered any sauces to go with our plates. But if you're in the DTLB area check it out maybe you'll feel differently. read more

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Daughter was in town, so wanted to show her the new Korean restaurant so close to our home. Thus, we stopped in for carryout on a Saturday afternoon. Service was friendly and apologetic for the slow service. Food was really good. Due to its location, most business comes during the weekday when the area is busy because of the government buildings nearby. But they are also open on the weekend (when I didn't expect the owner/chef to be there), so figured I could compare/contrast the visits. Things were similar to my last visit, except for the following. Regular Kalbi plate - originally ordered and paid for a Meat Jun Regular ($23.95), but after a few minutes, the cashier apagogically told me that they were out. I don't remember a time when that was told to me SO late after I paid for my order. He suggested I get the Kalbi plate instead. We chose glass noodles, mac salad, and fish cakes as our side (it also comes with brown or white rice). The issue is that this plate took a very long time to be ready (probably more than 25 minutes...which is quite a bit when looking for carryout). To his credit, Ismael (the cashier) checked up on us and apologized, and offered a free side dish to munch on while we waited. When we did get home, we found the quality of the food to be great. It was 2 slices of LA-style kalbi (3 bones each). The marinade was very good, and the cook had done a very good job of cooking it to caramelize the flavors. The meat was very good, not grisly or too fatty. Definitely quite a few steps up from the not-so-good kalbi served at Hawaiian fast food places or even the ones served at AYCE Korean BBQ places. Bi Bim Bap ($19.95) - It was a large amount, on top of white rice. It was the same rice used in the Kalbi plate, but this dish more clearly showed that the rice wasn't cooked too well...bit dry. Bibimbap is made or broken by the side dishes (banchans) that are available. I liked the recipes used here...preferences for Korean banchans can vary, and these ones happen to coincide with my long held preferences, which tend to skew towards the vinegary side. As a whole though, the dish was too dry...it should have been offered with a side of Gochujang Bibimbap Sauce...instead it was drizzled on top. It was topped with a sad looking egg. It also could have done with more oil. Rectified both with some sesame oil and sauce from home...could have added an sunny side up egg, but at that point one is cooking their own dish and I didn't want to do that. So slow service this time, but appreciated the recognition. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Bibimbop - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I purchased the mini plate of beef and double of spicy cucumber. Meat and rice was good. However, spicy cucumber lacked flavor and was not spicy at all. I ordered online thinking I would beat the lunch rush, as I arrived I waited in line and waited for everyone to order since they were buying in person as I arrived to the cashier I said I was there to pick up my order for 12:28 pm, it was 12:32 pm and said it will be out in a few. I asked again at 12:40pm and I asked would it be best to just order in person? Cashier said yes, we prioritize in person first and then online. I said good to know and left. I don't understand why bother having an online ordering options if they won't fall through pick up time. I won't be there a next time. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Mini BBQ Beef Bulgogi Mini - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Noticed this little place across from the Federal Courthouse in Long Beach. Casual Korean with various bowls (rice, protein, side) for about $15.00. They have a much larger selection but two of us popped in on a Saturday night to check out the Spicy Pork Bulgogi Bowl and the beef Bulgogi bowls. One can choose brown or white rice or a combo. You then get to choose one side; we both chose the cucumber kimchee. The meat is grilled to order so you wait about 7-8 minutes for your order to be filled. We ate in. The place was clean, had lots of table and friendly staff. Several take out orders were being filled and I can see this becoming a lunch for government employees and take home for all the nearby residents! Yummy. read more

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Good food at reasonable prices for an "on the go" concept. The customer service is always excellent and the place can get crowded during lunch hours (weed days). The cook the meat to order so it may take a while. It's definitely a good place to eat at but be mindful of your time limits if you are going during your lunch break. read more

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Seoulicious KBBQ was my husbands pick for dinner. I always ask him if he's checked Yelp prior to trying a new place... his response was "YES". Being a wife that picks her battles carefully... I just said great! On our way to Seoulicious KBBQ I read the reviews and was concerned but decided they deserved a chance. When we arrived two employees were sitting in the dining room scrolling through their phones. My husband and I made our way to the order desk and shortly thereafter, the gentleman that was visiting with the girl in the dining room, made his way to the register to take our order. A few moments later... A third employee, a girl, emerged from the back and completed taking our order while the gentleman went into the kitchen to I'm assuming prepare the meats we ordered. I thought it was strange that we were not asked if our food was to eat there or to take away. Our meal was packed up in a clear plastic to go container. We made our way to the dining room and looked for a clean table, but could not find one. Surprising because when we walked in, we found two employees visiting with each other as if they had nothing else to do. We selected a table near the window and I went back and asked the girl behind the register if she had towels that I could use to wipe down the table. She said she'd wipe that down for us and shortly there after did. I was surprised that she didn't take that moment to wipe down the rest of the tables that were dirty. After what appeared to be a very long wait our meals emerged from the kitchen. I was surprised that my Galbi short ribs were warm at best. I'm not certain how that could be if they would have just come off of the grill? The macaroni salad side that I selected was very sour and taste so I chose not to eat it. The corn didn't have a lot to it... I'm assuming it's likely frozen or straight out of a can. And the tofu was absolutely un edible. My husband sides included the kimchi which he said was acceptable... The pickled cabbage which he said was a bit soft which he also did not eat. At the end of the day for an $80 plus meal, we would've expected a bit more. Unless there is greater care taken to ensure the cleanliness of the restaurant and ensure that the meals are properly prepared then I'm going to assume that this restaurant is likely going to struggle to stay afloat. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place has potential. The beef was good, just needs to be chopped into smaller pieces. They need to hire one more person at the front to assist in filling orders. They were sold out of chicken Katsu! read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Menu - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Today was the second time this month I drove to downtown Long Beach just to eat at this restaurant and went around numerous times to look for parking, only to have this restaurant be closed (during posted normal business hours). The sign on the door, the hours posted on Yelp and on their own website states that they're open until 8pm today but it's 2:30p on a Friday and they are closed. I love the food and the staff are awesome, I just wish they'd be open as posted. read more

Love this place for spicy pork, service is always great. The ambiance is a little sterile but it never stops me from coming!

I'm new to LB and this spot caught my eye ever since I walked by. My wait time was very short. I crave KBBQ often so this was extremely satisfying. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) Mini - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I placed an online order since my 30 min lunch goes by fast. I arrived a few minutes before it was supposed to be ready. I checked in and told to wait...as I'm doing so people kept coming in and ordering at the counter and were getting their orders back to back before my ever came out. Finally 10 more minutes go by and the same thing occurred twice by then I lost my cool...I asked about my order again and was told walk-in's have priority! Honestly, the food looks good but since it was reheated at home it was ehh since I couldn't have it during my lunch. read more

This place is a scam DO NOT PLACE ORDER ONLINE, I made that mistake by ordering online and I might never see my money back. I went to pick up my order and the place said temporarily closed. read more

If you like flame broiler, you would like this. Came during a week day just before the lunch rush and they were out of many items such as the beef bugoli. They were a bit pricey for what they were serving and wasn't very authentic. Definitely gave a flame broiler vibe with more side options but not as fresh. I wouldn't recommend unless that's what you're into. Also, it took about 25 minutes to get a bowl (beef bugoli-however they were out so they subbed chicken (should've been cheaper but wasn't)) and there was no one ahead of me. read more

Super friendly staff, clean inside, and food portions are great! I live close by so I'll definitely be coming back :)

Food was superb! We got there quite late and they were actually getting ready to close but the owner was really nice to let us in still! We've been waiting for the place to finally open lol. Food was really good. We got the kalbi and bulgogi, loved the cucumber kimchi! Place looks good, didn't get to dine-in yet, hopefully next time! read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Bulgogi, kalbi, japchae, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, sweet corn - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place decided to allow a mobile order to be placed, even though they were closed down. Never heard anything back, ever got my money back. Even left a tip. Don't trust them read more

The food was pretty good. However, there are some silly rules with the mix plates. Where you can only do certain combinations. There was also 0 people in there at the time I went in and the food still took about 15 minutes to come out despite ordering 2 of the simplest things on the menu. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - BBQ Chicken / BBQ Beef Bulgogi- and tofu, Chapchae Glass Noodles, and Spicy Cucumber - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I recently visited kbbq, and it was an absolute treat for anyone craving authentic Korean cuisine. From the moment you walk in, the warm, inviting atmosphere sets the sta read more

Upon walking in, I was greeted by a nice lady who introduced the items to me. I believe the meals come in different sizes, with up to 3 sides (out of several different side options). I ordered the Kalbi beef in a size regular, which does take a bit longer to be ready. My 3 sides were the noodles, cucumbers, and fish cake. I was not a fan of the cucumbers but the Kalbi Beef was good. Like others have said, the food is overpriced. My meal was $29.95 pre-tax. Not worth it. $17.95 would be more reasonable. See photo. I would only return if they lower their prices, which is unlikely. read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Kalbi Beef - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Awesome food for the price! Tasty Bulgogi and sides are plentiful. Price for the food cam't be beat! read more

Warm greetings and good K BBQ selections. All those were great portion and good tastes. Keep on doing good job!!

I was working over at Long Beach court for the day and at the lunch break I spotted this restaurant across the street from the courthouse. I was surprised at how busy it was, there was a line to the door waiting to order the whole 45 minutes I was there. I'm guessing by the lack of reviews here that this restaurant had opened really recently, and it seemed to show in how absolutely slammed the staffed seemed to be. Everyone was ordering bulgogi, kalbi or spicy pork, but I was excited to see that they offered the Hawaiian speciality, meat jun! The ordering staff was very friendly and accommodating, but their fulfillment process seemed very frantic and I actually thought to myself, "I would hate to work here, it looks so stressful." The food was ready in about ten minutes and was pretty good. I'm used to meat jun coming with a dipping sauce, so it was a little dry but the flavor was good! I think this restaurant has a lot of potential, it's clearly an instant lunchtime favorite with the court crowd and how everyone loves KBBQ. I think that if they added a sauce bar with teriyaki and katsu sauce, it'd be a hit, as I noticed two other people looking for sauce when I was waiting for my food (I wanted sauce too). read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Meat jun bowl - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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1st time here and the food is very damn good but I wish they gave more meat and less rice. I had their spice pork and it was delicious. Will go back!! read more

Great Service and food! I got BIBIMBAPPPPPP. delicious beef good service great people food was fresh and hot rrady to go read more

Clean environment! lots of sides options and multiple portion sizes for variety! Server very friendly!

Honestly the best and most friendly service I've ever received. And to top it off the food it great so happy I stopped by in here!!

Service was courteous, professional, and quick. We ordered the bulgogi plate with three sides of japchae, and the food came out hot. They both have a good flavor. The bulgogi had perfect sweetness to it and the japchae wasn't too spicy with pepper. I'll return the next time I'm in Long Beach. Best place I've been to so far! read more

Seoulicious KBBQ - Korean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Excellent service and great ambiance. Will come back to try some of the other dishes.

Very great customer service. Very friendly employees. very fast service. food cooked fresh. good atmosphere

Ordered the mini plate and it was a generous serving. The beef bulgogi was flavorful and service was fast! The japchae didn't taste the freshest, but still enjoyed it. read more

Genuinely, this was the worst food I've ever had in my life. And I'm Korean, so I know how Korean food is supposed to taste. I ordered the short ribs and pork bulgogi, and when I say they were unbearably salty and overly seasoned, I'm not exaggerating. It honestly felt like they were deliberately trying to give customers heart disease because there's no reason food should be this salty. On my drive home, I actually developed a headache from the amount of sodium, and I'm now in bed typing this because my head still hurts. The banchan were just as bad. The cucumber side dish was completely wrong. I took one bite and immediately spat it out. Proper cucumber salad needs to be salted and left to sit so it lightly pickles, but it's clear they didn't do that at all. On the other hand, the spinach was completely unseasoned. Somehow everything here is either massively over-seasoned or totally bland. There's no in between. The only acceptable items were the rice and kimchi. I mean how can you mess up rice lol Service was also terrible. The guy at the front acted like he didn't want to be there. When I asked for spoons, he responded with "spoons???" as if it was a ridiculous request. I need a spoon to eat rice. That shouldn't be confusing. I would've asked for my money back if I hadn't been with a friend. Save your money and don't come here. I'm Korean. I know what I'm talking about, and this is easily the worst Korean food I've ever had, and I'm not saying that lightly. read more