Food Poisoning Central We've ordered food from Seoulville probably over two dozen times over the years BUT NEVER AGAIN. My husband ordered the short rib soup and subsequently had diarrhea for 48 hours. He was not even able to sleep, because of how frequently he needed to use the bathroom, and became so dehydrated he needed to go to the ER for an IV. He gave my dog a few pieces of the beef, as he usually does when we order from Seoulville, and my dog was likewise vomiting and having diarrhea as well. This is the only food that my dog ate besides his normal kibble all week. When a restaurant does not take food safety seriously and causes such terrible food poisoning to warrant a visit to the ER, that's when we cross that restaurant off the list and try to warn others so they don't suffer the way we did. read more

Very clean restaurant with great staff and DELICIOUS Korean food! Their spicy chicken and cheese dish was incredibly tasty and the dolsot bibimbap was perfection. Staff was attentive and kind. read more

Seoulville - Cheesy Spicy Chicken and Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Cool spot right on main street. Nice, modern feel to the dining room. Fast friendly service. Food was solid. read more

Seoulville - Soon dubu jiggae - Korean Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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Yobosaeyo and enjoyed lunch with family visiting NJ from SC, we 3 agreed that Korean would be the cuisine of choice, and found out Seoulville was a short drive from her hotel. They did not disappoint, the dining area was well lit, spacious, comfortable and very clean. Very nice selection of fav Korean dishes and all well prepared with nice presentation all with a minimal wait time. Highly recommend to anyone in the area who enjoys Korean specialities, we plan another visit next time up that way. read more

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Recently moved to the area and was looking for korean food. Found this place and ordered takeout for dinner. Unfortunately it was pretty disappointing for the price. We got the seafood pancake which was decent, the squid dish which was also decent and the sweet and sour pork which was horrible.... The pork portion came so small it was like someone ate half our dish. And it was $20. Maybe this place had good reviews because it was the only Korean food in the area... but for the price, it wasn't worth it. Rather go to Westfield or Edison for Korean food. read more

Seoulville - Sweet and sour pork - Korean Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

randomly popped in with my wife for lunch and we loved it! I got the octopus noodles and my wife got the japchae and she really really enjoyed it too. the owner was super nice and he brought us out a free app to try some homade kimchi, and potatoes. the place feels clean and simple highly reccommend read more

No extra charge for a sizzling hot stone bowl, leave your bibimbap rice on the bottom instead of stirring it up and you'll enjoy a nice toasted crunchy layer, yummy. Plain place, lunches are all about $14 before tip. They bring a plate of pickled daikon, broccoli, potato and kimchi to snack on while you wait. A bowl has your choice of protein plus veg like squash, 'shrooms and more, all were cooked perfectly. My only quibble is that the sweet & spicy red sauce they serve in bottles isn't quite right for the bowl of hot rice, veggies and protein, just needs a little something different. Hot tea $1/person. Vegetarian rating: solid three stars, you can have tofu as your protein and the soup that's included at lunch is pure veg. read more

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Somerville has really become just a hot pot of ethnic cuisine. So far, I've had ridiculously amazing Indian and Cantonese on the main strip. Now add Korean to that list. We both ordered soup and a bipbimbap. Super appreciative to be able to swap out white rice for grains. The place is a winner! read more

This place has stepped up their game since moving to this new spot. I'm Korean and although I miss great Korean food in more densely populated areas, this one is nice to have when I'm craving Korean. Try the 9 delicacies app, stone bowl rice dishes, savory Korean pancakes.... read more

I preferred delivery from here - scallion pancakes, chicken wings, bulgogi and kimchee. The scallion pancakes were good but a little doughy and had squid in them, which was a little rubbery (I only like fried calamari.) The chicken wings were good - quite spicy and also sweet, a nice combo. The bulgogi wax also good and a decent portion. And the kimchee was great (I love kimchee.) Nice to have decent Korean food right in Somerville. read more

Excellent Korean food which is hard to find around this area. We usually come here twice a month. Recently moved into a new location across street from old place. New place is nicely decorated. On this visit I got the short rib soup in beef broth with glass noodles. Nice sized portion that comes with 3 short ribs. I get extra glass noodles as these are my favorite. I eat half and then eat the rest for dinner later. My girlfriend got her usual dish - tofu soup which is always good. Both come with white rice. For starters we get the Korean pancake, which is nice and thin with a nice crust. Actually better than the pancake you get at most of the Edison Korean restaurants. They also give you a small platter of the usual starters: this time we got: kimchi, spicy radish, fish cake and marinated potatoes. Average check is $35 for two. read more

The service is excellent and friendly. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing. I considered eating here as a treat after a long hard week. The food is filled with flavor and feels like they make it with love. I plan to go back. read more

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Came here for the second time last night and let me tell you I couldn't be more happier with how the food came out. I absolutely loved everything that I ordered. I started off with two appetizers the Seoulville KFC and the scallion and seafood pancakes! Both were delicious. After that I ordered the L.A Galbi and that too was delicious, it came on a hot plate with veggies on the bottom and topped with tons of beef and a side of rice! I will definitely be coming back here again to continue trying out the rest of their menu! read more

Seoulville - Seoulville K.F.C - Korean Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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This place is SO INSANE (in an amazing way of course). the food was absolutely incredible and so authentic as I used to live in Korea for over 10 years before and the food in this restaurant was exactly the same. The staff were so friendly and kind to talk with (ella in specific! she's the sweetest), and it was a gorgeous atmosphere and environment. me and my family ate here and were so surprised it wasn't absolutely packed after finishing our meal. please come and try it out here, because i know FOR FACT you will love it. So much great memories and can't wait to come back! Thanks again for everything! read more

Located on main street in Somerville. Street parking or a couple parking lots for the town. Small menu but offers traditional korean dishes. Ordered the KFC, dolsot, spicy seafood noodle soup, bulgogi with rice, kimchi stew, and spicy squid. KFC was good and crispy. Spicy seafood soup was made with udon noodles; flavor was there but mostly just spicy. Spicy squid was way too sweet and more onions than seafood. The other dishes were good! Dishes come with rice but you have to pay $2 for rice in a hot stone bowl with a fried egg. Service was quick and kind. Overall, the food was average and a bit pricey for the quality. read more

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First time trying Korean food , it was so gooood , we had some wings too , but we ate before the picture . Service was great and enjoyable , will be back again ! read more

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This place used to be good. Their food was very close to authentic cooking. But what I got today was not even close to Korean food. I ordered Spicy seafood noodle soup and sweet and spicy pork. Sweet and Spicy Pork was $19 dollars and contained 11 pieces of soggy meat Spicy Seafood Noodle soup was $20 and found mussel shells with algae debris still attached. Pointing to improper cleaning of ingredients before cooking. This is disgusting, if they can't bother to even clean mussels properly, what else are they not doing correctly. I threw the whole thing away. Will not order from here again. Very disappointed. Don't waste your money here. read more

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I enjoyed dining here so much that I came back the following day with my mother who also loved the food. The staff was great, the restaurant was clean, and the food was delicious. I ordered the stir fried chicken in a spicy red pepper sauce. It was definitely spicy but very good. There's a complementary appetizer platter that is served before your meal. Seoulville is BYOB as many of the restaurants in Somerville are. I also ordered their desert drink which consisted of persimmon, cinnamon, lemon, and sugar, served with a lot of slushy ice. It's so freaking good. I absolutely loved my entrée and will eventually try something new on the menu. Until then, I'm content. I believe this restaurant has been around for at least a year, and I am sorry it took me so long to try them out; however, I will definitely be back. read more

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We had a great time at the Rose Festival then we decided to have dinner here after reading the reviews online. When we arrived, there were a lot of table available so we were seated right away. As usual, we like to order dishes to share and we don't like to waste food. We were a party of eight and we ordered 6 dishes to share. We planned to eat cake later. Few minutes later, we were informed that our orders would not be placed unless we ordered 8 dishes- because we were eight people. We were confused. We never been asked to order more dishes that we wanted in any restaurants before. Everyone was really surprised. We should have left the restaurant right away but we decided to stay and ordered two more dishes- we should have left!!! We came here to have a great time but this situation ruined our night. This place also ensured to add the 20% tip on the bill and also the state tax was added on the tip- state tax should not be added on the tip. At the end, we did not eat the cake there and we couldn't wait to leave. I believe demanding the customer the amount of dishes to order is a protocol at this establishment- which is unreasonable. We will definitely not return here or recommend anyone. read more

Stopped in for a later dinner. They were closing in about 30 minutes, but the owner was very kind and showed us to a seat. There were 2 other tables there finishing up, so we were very appreciative. The dining area was bright and very clean. Our server (Gigi?) was super helpful and friendly. My friend and I went with some classics. The K.F.C, Bibimbap, and for my vegan buddy pan friend tofu with veggies. All the food was delicious. Everything tasted very fresh. The wings came out crispy and hot. They were a great mix of sweet and hot. The rice from the bibimbap had that wonderful texture on the bottom. And my friend thoroughly enjoyed his tofu and veggies. Seoulville is also BYOB which makes the experience friendly on the wallet. Looking forward to returning and trying many other dishes! read more

As usual , amazing soul- comforting food ! This little gem never disappoints !Dolsot Bibimbap read more

Seoulville - Chicken Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

The weather was nice enough to eat outdoors but we decided to eat inside. There were two other groups in the dining room - a group of three and a couple. The restaurant was spotless and the hosts/ servers were masked. The hosts/servers were great. They helped us decide which of the bottles we brought would pair well with the meal - rice wine or soju (they suggested rice wine). They accommodated one person's low tolerance for spicy food. Everything was delicious! Everything. read more

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Visited the restaurant after a fun day at the Rose Festival on Saturday. We were a group of 8 people looking to have a great time and even eat cake after the meal. We were seated right away since there were many tables available, then we ordered 6 dishes since we don't like to waste food and know that dishes are usually big enough to share. A moment after ordering, we were told that the owner would be pleased if we ordered 8 dishes in total since we were 8 people, otherwise he wouldn't place our orders. We were so confused, that was outrageous!! We should have left the place right away, but we didn't (our mistake). As if it wasn't enough, the place made sure to add the 20% gratuity on the receipt and apply the state taxes on top of it -state taxes should not be added on top of the tips anywhere-. We left the place with a bad taste/experience and surely didn't eat cake there. I would not recommend this place to anyone and would give 0 star if it was allowed. read more

This place needs better management. The man I assuming owner was in a constant rush to get our table to leave. He was also very friendly to our kids. The price for the food was extremly expensive when compared to korean cuisine even steak korean houses in edison and fort Lee. Not sure how this place will do but having better service will go along way. read more

Celebrated my birthday with a few friends. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the food was really good. They have quite a few vegetarian options. The service was excellent. Would definitely try it again. read more

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Was craving Korean food and I pass by this place in Somerville all the time, so I figured I'd finally give it a try. Ordered delivery thru DoorDash, got the Spicy Cheesy Chicken, bulgogi, and scallion pancakes. Total came out to about $75 and didn't even come with the traditional bon chon that other Korean spots include with their meals. I've ordered take out from other Korean restaurants before that came with the pickled cucumber, kimchi, potato salad, and fish cakes. This only came with the entrees but it seems way overpriced for what it is. The bulgogi plate is $22- this is more expensive than if you were to go to a KBBQ spot to grill it yourself. The quality of food was pretty good but I feel it's not worth the price. Since there's pretty much only one Korean restaurant in the area, I feel there's no need to overprice the food items here. read more

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I came here as I saw the restaurant featured in the Downtown Somerville Experience. I had been wanting to try this place for a while. I was here last year but sat down and nobody approached our table for fifteen minutes so we jetted. Now we made our return and the same thing almost happens... I was a little more patient since it was restaurant week ( place was 75% full) but after 10 minutes of not being acknowledged, I set my watch for five minutes as my 'bail time' and they made it to me at the final moment. I was presented with a Sudoko menu that we and the waitress really didn't understand so we opted to just order off of the menu. I guess that was unclear because the owner/manager comes up to us and tells us what we can't have. I wasn't trying to scam you for an extra $5, let me order what I want and just charge me. As I walked back to the bathroom (you walk right through the kitchen) I see the guy laying into the two waitresses about menu items. The whole time they are back there listening to his barking, the dining room is looking all over for service. The food was delicious. I liked it a lot but don't think I would return and if I did, I would opt for takeout. read more

Seoulville is one of the only Korean restaurant options in this area but it is of high quality and the food is always delicious! I come here often with my family and usually order the spicy pork dolsot or bulgogi dolsot. I have also tried several of the appetizers and I like the banchan here as well. The service is great and the owners are very kind! read more

Overall, our experience was good. There was only one other table in the place on a Friday night, but can't complain as the service was good. Food was good too. Side dishes were tasty but small (however they're complimentary so not an issue.) Server also made sure we knew how to eat our dishes, which was nice. I had the beef bibimbap and I just found it to be bland, even with the "spicy" sauce provided. I expected something a littler more flavorful. My brother's spicy pork stir fry was much better. Portion sizes were good and ingredients tasted nice and fresh. read more

The best food in TOWN! I come here once a week with my co-workers and I promise you I have to peel myself away from this place so that I don't go 5 days a week lol. The staff is so nice and friendly. The food! Is SO GOOD!!!!!!!! I wouldn't write a post like this if I didn't mean it. It is my favorite read more

Everything was delicious and fresh. Service was quick and friendly. Bolgolgi and Bibumbap plus a seafood scallion pancake.

I really don't like to give negative reviews but the 4 - 5 star rating isn't valid. I've been eating Korean food my entire life (NY, LA, Seoul) and the rating is relative to what one could experience. Short version is the food is not good Korean food. But I could imagine to some that haven't tried it before or tasted what it could be like, this would look fine or "exotic". In general, the dishes we had were more bland or improperly seasoned. The kalbi ( BBQ) was just OK as the marinade was off. Less salty and sweet than it should be. The Sweet & Sour pork was horrible. Vinegary, no sweet at all and the breaded pork was soggy. The Stir Fried Spicy Squid was too sweet and not spicy enough. The soups (Soybean Paste) was a bit blander than it should be. Maybe its made for "western" palates but if you want good Korean food, you will be disappointed. DIdn't try the K.F.C. Also the free side dishes (banchan) which is a staple of Korean meals was lame. For 6 of us, they brought out one small plate of portions. We had to ask for more a couple of times. The decor is modern and trendy. The service was fine. Not super friendly but masked and did the job. Sorry but you are better off elsewhere but you'll likely have to travel as there are probably not good Korean restaurants this far from New York City. read more

The best Korean Fried Chicken wings ever. EVER! Get the eggplant appetizer too. It's really delicious. The bibimbap in dolsot is amazing! Service is top notch. The place is very nice too. read more

Finally! I got to try Seoulville food and it was fabulous! I can't wait to return to try more on the menu. There were 6 in my party and everyone enjoyed their dinners. We started with the Korean fried chicken (tried both sauces- 3 votes for each as the favorite) and the seafood and scallion pancake. Both had been highly recommended and we were not disappointed. My dinner was the crispy cod with stir fry vegetables. Yum!!! My son had the octopus with noodles. Fantastic! My husband had the Korean short ribs(Gal-Bi). He ate every bite! Two of the girls had the Japchae - no leftovers on either plate (it was really tasty). My other daughter had the kimchi fried rice. That too was delicious! As I said, this is a great place that we'll head back to soon. Service was good and everyone was delightful ! Glad we went! Note: it's a bring your own beer or wine. read more

Finally had a chance to try out the Korean food here, a place we've passed countless times but never made it in. We got here before the main dinner rush so no wait time and service was fast. We ordered the Korean fried chicken appetizer (honey soy garlic), which came in an order of 5 pieces. Taste wise it was meh. Nothing out of the ordinary. Our entrees were the bulgogi and kalbi, Both of which came with a bowl of white rice. As per usual, the small side dishes came out too (pickled cucumber, fish cake, broccoli, potato, and kimchi). The sides tasted like usual so no complaints there. My kalbi was pretty tasty....cooked well and not overly chewy. Just enough bite and fat lol. The bulgogi was cooked well it lacked some flavor. Portions were pretty decent so but Im not quite sure if I'd come back just yet. To me, the epitome of a Korean dining experience almost always involves bulgogi and kalbi. Other than that, I don't have much of anything else. We will see, though, so I will keep yelp posted! read more

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I'll be straightforward - if you're Korean and have had authentic Korean food, this is not your place. I should've known, because Somerville isn't exactly screaming Asian town. had the chicken Dolsot Bibimbap, and as soon as I had my first bite, which tasted like straight up butter, I stopped eating. Butter?! Is Paula Deen working the kitchen? Paula? You in there? read more

Came here with my sister and friend for dinner last night after having been here before and craving the yummy KFC( Korean Fried Chicken) love it in the sweet and spicy sauce! So the three of us ordered our drinks and appetizers and that took no time. Our waitress was pretty good on that. Finally when we ordered our entrees for some odd reason, my sisters dish came out in a reasonable time by my friend and I got ours like 40 minutes later. The waitress didn't seem to care to share about the delay and explain if there was something happening. No updates at all, i also noticed there was a couple who sat behind us ordered water and then after 10 minutes got up and left assuming no one took their food orders. The saddest thing of all is that the entire restaurant received their food before my friend and i like people who came after us and we sat for a lifetime waiting. This is why i cut down from 5 stars to 2 stars. Came here last year during corona summer time had no issues at all. Seems like when they moved across the street they got a whole new set of staff who doesn't know what they're doing. Please retrain your waitresses and chefs and cooks how to bring out food in a decent time. And next time dont make melted mozzarella cheese greasy as hell. Oh and dont burn it either all the cheese was stuck and burnt and the rice cakes got stuck to the skillet too. The taste was great of my dish and my friends too but when your food is stuck and greasy isn't pleasant. Shared old photos from last year and new ones. I got last nice the cheesey spicy chicken fun experience dipping chicken and rice cakes into the cheese. read more

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Really doesn't look like anything outside. I only went in because I had the company of my friend from California who insisted we try different food. I'm so happy that I broke outside of my comfort zone. They were truly accommodating. Our glasses of water never being allowed to be empty. Kindly helping myself and my daughter with the heat of my dish and my daughters likes and dislikes. I ended up ordering Cheesy Spicy Chicken and my daughter had Beef Bulgogi. Sincerely can't wait to make a special trip back to them. Not an everyday restaurant because of the price point for me. But definitely something I will be spoiling myself too again. read more

You can always tell if a Korean place is a winner by the Banchan. This place is not lacking, but not amazing. As was the banchan. Pros: Great location in downtown Sommerville & staff was polite and accommodating. Cons: Pricey for food and ambience. Overall food was good... just not great. read more