Coming from an area where there were a lot of KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) options, I was on the search for my go to down here. This place has been a go to for my coworkers. They may not know Korean food but they sure do know good food! They have different sauce options and combinations to put on whatever way you prefer to eat your chicken (wings, tenders, drumstick) or shrimp. I've been working my way through all the sauce options to see which one is my favorite, but I also like to spice things up with whatever I'm feeling. They have sweet/sour/spicy, sweet/spicy, plain, etc. They also have a non-chicken wing option. I've had their samgyubsal and bibimbap options on different visits, and they hit the spot! I love leaving the rice on the cast iron pan to get crunchy when I get bibimbap (careful, the pan is hot when it first comes out!). They have enough options for those who don't really know much or at all about Korean cuisine, and they have enjoyed the food. read more

Soo Cafe - Samgyubsal - Korean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This spot is located in a little sketchy area, but don't ever judge hole in the wall places when you're a foodie right? I love their garlic soy chicken over the original wings. Their food and packaging are nicely done, especially during COVID, but I sadly had to wait almost 8 minutes for someone to assist me in my pickup order. I wish they could be located in a better foot traffic area with more staff members to provide better service, but what can we expect during the pandemic nowadays... read more

Dark restaurant even in daytime. Hostess took us to our table and didn't come back for 10 minutes or so. She wasn't friendly. Constant teeny bopper bands on giant screens nonstop. Tiresome after 15 minutes. Food okay but so SO expensive for little bitty portions. read more

Good food, good service and great price! I ordered food Togo and wanted to go back for a second order. Ambiance & the menu were ok but needed improvement or updating. read more

March 2021 Okay babes, let's get this straight. Soo Cafe, a Korean restaurant that specializes in Korean Fried Chicken located in Raleigh, NC, hands down has the best fried chicken. I always always get the SoGa flavor (Soy Garlic). The breading is crispy and the meat is hella juicy ... lots of work has been in to make a masterpiece like this. Sadly, I don't live in Raleigh so I had learn how to make it myself! It's close though, but not the same. Still though, you should try it for yourself. They're not the cheapest wings... but in my opinion, they're worth every penny (sorry Bon Chon, for some KFC, you is cheap but you pale in comparison). Go to Bon Chon if you want to experience a more crispy breading but substantially less meat because their wings are malnourished asf. Oh - it's kinda cozy inside. The lighting in here is bad though, makes it impossible to get some good pictures. They also have a nice like 65in + TV that plays Korean/KPop music videos 23/7. Also, note - the chicken is made fresh to order so do expect at least a 15-25 minute wait. Sometimes it could be a little longer, but still worth it nonetheless. read more

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The soy garlic wings were large and delicious. I haven't tried any of the other dishes.

Great food and atmosphere. Low key solid spot to eat. Spicy bulgogi was awesome and ended up going twice

Best Korean fried chicken and all of the triangle. My wife is Korean and from LA and she said "this is just like k-town in LA." Just order the fried chicken baby, you'll do yourself a big favor and grab some Soju. read more

If you're looking for some great Korean fried chicken and bbq then look no further. The restaurant is in an unassuming location wrapped up in a strip mall. The waitstaff was limited as it seemed as if one person was handling the lion's share of all patrons within the place but it didn't affect food times. The food is great but the ambiance is lackluster. Get food to go and enjoy authentic dishes. read more

Soga sauce chicken wings definitely lived up to the hype. If you like Korean style fried chicken, this place is a must.

When I first arrived, I wasn't very impressed with the plaza. With a thrift shop right next door, I wasn't expecting great food. However, don't let that scare you off! Soo Cafe is sooooooooo DELICIOUS. I can't say much for the food other than the Korean Fried Chicken (KFC), but why would you come to Soo Cafe and NOT order the KFC? It is hands down the best KFC you can get in the Triangle. When I first had KFC at M Kokko, I was addicted. Ever since then, I'm been on a hunt for delicious KFC around the Triangle. M Kokko, Bonchon, H Mart - I've tried them all. At last the only one I haven't tried was Soo Cafe, but all my friends said that it was the best. And boy were they right! The KFC in the SOGA sauce was completely covered in sauce and yet still so juicy on the inside that it was dripping down my arms. Oh it was just absolutely divine! If fried chicken is your thing, Soo Cafe has your thing. My rank is now 1. Soo Cafe, 2. M Kokko, 3. Bonchon Chicken, and 4. H Mart. So try them out (cause KFC is worth the drive)! read more

Soo Cafe - Korean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food was spectacular, we had the Bulgoge and fried shrimp. A must try , lunch or dinner.They are still waiting for there liquour license and that was the only issue we had.Gino S read more

Spent 28.56 including a 20% tip on the food Food was pretty good, it's just too expensive for the quantity you receive read more

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This was my first time eating here, but the reviews are what made me check it out. I was looking for something quick to eat before work on Saturday and this popped up. I arrived around 4pm on Saturday and the place was completely empty. Which I was surprised to see bc by the reviews I would think it would be busy. A few people did come in for call in orders. I ordered the Soopreme Combo A which was like two wings and a drumstick. The lady informed me it would take about 15 minutes, which I didn't mind bc #1 I knew the food would be fresh and hot and #2 I had time to waste anyway. My food arrived and it smelled so good that I had to sample it before leaving the parking lot! The wings were a nice size and had plenty of sauce. The food was really good. A lot of garlic but it was good. The only thing to be mindful of are that the wings are cut in half, so be careful bc of split bones. But other than that they were really good. If ever in the area and had the taste for them I would stop by again. read more

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I've been a few times and loved it each time! Great staff, FOOD IS AMAZING! Great portion sizes and simple menu!

This place was great! Seemed authentic and had k-pop music videos playing at the karaoke stage. There wasn't many people there so the wait time was good. I also ended up getting the chicken tenders in the garlic soy sauce flavor was that was the best kbbq ever! Definitely deserves more business than what I noticed! read more

Soo Cafe - Spicy Chicken Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The best wings ever...went back twice in one week ..will Be going back again. I love their wings and it is sooo crunchy read more

Best wings ever!! Call ahead and pick up. You won't regret it. Get more than you think you will eat. There will be none left

Stop here on a whim; I was craving Korean fried chicken. The place was empty, but food was good and service was quick. I enjoyed and wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

The food is amazing! This is our second time going here and both times the food met our expectations. The service staff are friendly and very helpful in answering our questions. read more

My second trip to Cafe Soo and the food is consistently fantastic! This is an unassuming spot in a strip mall anchored by a Post Office. The dining area is spacious, with a number of very large round tables - great for groups of 8 or 10. There's a karaoke set-up at the back of the room; on this visit k-pop videos were streaming on the big screen - and the music a little too loud for conversation without raising our voices. Amy ordered spicy beef bulgogi as an appetizer. This is served on a hot cast iron skillet. Romaine leaves on the side to make wraps. Bulgogi is thinly sliced grilled steak, marinated in soy sauce and grilled with vegetables and a house-created sauce. The beef bulgogi can be ordered spicy or not spicy. The spicy sauce is rich and garlic-y and I'd categorize the heat as medium - enough to be flavorful with a slight burn to the tongue, but not so hot that it's uncomfortable. Add a spoonful or two of beef to the lettuce with the grilled sauce and wrap it - delicious! The bulgogi came with a small bowl of kimchi, and a bowl of miso soup. Kimchi, a spicy,crunchy, sour-ish fermented cabbage, is delicious to me, but definitely an acquired taste. Miso soup was nothing special, but also tasty. The star of the evening, hands down, is the Korean fried chicken. There are a number of choices of meat (wings,tenders, drumettes). We opted for tenders. There is a choice of four sauces, we chose the SOGA (Soy Sauce and Garlic). All of the chicken is cooked to order, so don't expect fast food speed. The chicken is served extra crispy, sauced in a pool of delectable sauce. SOGA is just as you would imagine - slightly thick, salty-sweet,heavy on the garlic and enhanced with medium heat paste. IT. IS. DELICIOUS!! A bowl of sticky rice accompanies the chicken, and you can be sure that I had a big scoop of rice slathered with that SOGA sauce. We spent about $35 for two, with soft drinks and no dessert. Cafe Soo isn't a fancy place, but the food is excellent. Don't be afraid to try the things you've never heard of - this place won't disappoint. read more

Soo Cafe - Korean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I feel like I am losing my mind when I read the reviews for this place. The food is okay and the inside is nice, but the pricing is insane! It says about $10 for a lunch but I went there and got the small beef bulgogi (pictured below) and it was over $23. I double checked with them even though the online menu says $9.99 they charge that much. Insane, once and done for me. read more

Soo Cafe - Beef bulgogi small - Korean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Service was great tonight and the soga and soopreme ( soga mixed with original sauce) chicken tenders that we dined on were absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed a side of rice, kimchi, seaweed and pickled radishes. Yummy. This place is pricey but the experience was different and enjoyable. This establishment is located in a tiny nondescript strip mall but once inside you forget that fact. Our server was sweet! She explained everything and gave us suggestions on dishes to try for our return. I do not recommend for families with young children IMHO. This is definitely a date nite place for me because tonight I felt like I was in a gentleman's club watching soft kPop porn. read more

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Can't even call in to order take out Not smart at all. They do not have voice mail set up and no one to answer phone read more

U have to try the fried chicken in any form- wings, tenders or regular pieces. Also had the Bibimbop with ground beef. Very good read more

Wish I could give this place a higher review. The food itself wasn't too bad. I got the boneless wings which were fine. However there was a really strange smell inside this restaurant. We couldn't pin down exactly what it smelled like but it was unpleasant. The food also took a while even though the place was pretty empty. Not sure if I can recommend this place due to the smell mostly. Don't feel as if talking in depth about the food would do this place any justice. read more

Soo Cafe - wings - Korean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

First, let me say that the wings and the sauces are fantastic!! And while the food is delicious, the a la carte offerings don't provide very much variation. Perfect for light bites and not a place to go if you are looking for a meal. The service is good but they seemed understaffed when we went. I loved that they had K-pop and karaoke offerings. read more

Located in a mostly abandoned strip mall, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant is worth it for one thing and one thing only: the bomb chicken wings. I got the 6 wings with the original one sauce (sweet & a lil spicy) and they were well breaded, crispy crunchy on the outside, and moist on the inside. I also really respect that they blatantly state that you should not order spicy if you cannot handle spicy at all on the menu. I also got edamame which was a bit cold and unseasoned, and my friend got the bibimbap...nothing to write home about. The aesthetic inside is best described as eclectic - a full karaoke stage set up towards the back with TV screens playing BLACKPINK music videos, mis-matched heirlooms, dim-sum style tables mixed with hightops and what looks like a handmade "PARTY" private room sign on one side. They are pretty slow on the weekdays, but the ambiance is cute a low-key date night spot or dinner night with friends. Get the chicken wings. read more

I was at a Yelp Event and one of my fellow Yelpers told me about this place. I knew exactly where it was because I go to the CarolinaThrift Store that is next store sometimes. However, with shopping on my mind, I honestly never paid attention to this restaurant. That was a mistake. I now know after ordering an order of 6 Korean Fried Chicken wings to go, that Cafe Soo is a hidden gem! I know I will be dining there again! I called my order in while thrifting next door which was wise because each chicken wing order is prepared fresh and per the menu you need at least 15 mins. Becaise this was my first time ordering, I went with the ORIGINAL style,which was described as sweet/slightly spicy sauce. The wings were 6 pieces..so 3 full wings cut in half. They were hot, fresh, crispy and cooked just right. I loved it and can't wait to try more from this place! read more

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Yessssssss!!!! So good!!!! I was visiting family in Raleigh and craving some Korean fried chicken. My mom suggested this restaurant. Man oh man it did not disappoint! We ordered wings with SOGA sauce (soy and garlic sauce), tenders with Old Fashioned sauce (a little bit of heat but I have a pretty good tolerance for spice), pickled radishes and white rice. Oh and mom got fried shrimp. Everything was piping hot, extra crunchy and so delicious. The server was very nice and accommodating. My mom can't do spicy so she was able to order her wings without sauce but try some on the side. We will all definitely be back!!! read more

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Stopped here because of the comments about this business throughout Yelp and literally NO REGRETS! Their wings are legit the best! I'm from Atlanta where wings are everything and they've passed my southern critique. Will be coming back to Raleigh just for this!! read more

Soo Cafe - Korean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Love the soga wings from here! So crispy sweet with alil spicy! Add it with a side of white rice for the extra sauce at the bottom! read more

Had the small plate Beef bulgogi that came with a side of miso soup and a cup of salad after having a dental procedure done earlier in the day, so I couldn't eat what I typically get: the spicy beef or pork bulgogi. I don't know what the ingredients they use to marinade their meats with but it's absolutely tasty! My girlfriend tried the 5 piece tender with Soga sauce and she loved it!! I was able to break small pieces off and eat it myself. Delicious. FYI: the Soga wings are soy sauce and garlic based If you want a quality tasting wing that's battered, fried, battered, and then fried again with layers of flavor, then the wings are your go-to's! Soga wings is king, while the NC H&S sauce for the wings for those who loves a hot wing like me! Bottom line: get any bulgogi dish WITH an order of any wings (Soga for the mildest spiciness, and NC H&S for the spiciest) and you can't go wrong!! read more

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Been going here for a few years now the pricing is acceptable, food is delicious, and the service is friendly. As long as it continues to be this way I will continue to go specially since I don't live in Raleigh I live in Goldsboro Nc and drive to enjoy the Korean food. read more

Best Korean fried chicken place in Raleigh. The other menu items are a bit pricey, but if you go solely for the chicken and maybe a side of rice it's great. I recommend the sweet chili and old fashioned read more

Off work on this Good Friday, what's a gal and her sister to do for lunch? Try Korean Fried Chicken for the first time, that's what! Sadly, there was only one other table of diners in this good-size dining room. They all seemed to be really enjoying their meal. We were ready! We started by sharing the Vegetable Tempura appetizer. This was just three bucks for two pieces of broccoli, two mushrooms, and four slices of sweet potato. With a small cup of dipping sauce. Perfect for sharing, and quite tasty! We also decided to try two of the wings. The hot & spicy and the garlic soy. These came out piping hot and are so good! Both of us loved the flavor and texture of the garlic soy one best. But we both loved the heat of the hot & spicy one. Perfection would be a mixture of the two! The garlic soy one is literally like eating candy. Sweet, and sticky and the crunch on it is killer! The wings are quite large and so rich that I only ate three pieces total. Sister ate more, but we still had four pieces left to take home. An extra nice touch was the Chef came out to check on us. Prices are extremely reasonable...eight bucks for each of the six wings with sauce. Come on Raleigh, this place deserves for us to fill up that dining room! read more

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BEST OF THE BEST. I've lost track of the multiple times that I've been to Soo Cafe. I prefer dining in and having fresh chicken wings. I've done take out before and it's delicious still but not as fresh (after the 20 minute drive home). It takes time to prepare fresh chicken wings so the wait may be a bit (but it's worth it). My favorite sauce is the SOGA. It is a combination of sweet and spicy. It use to be a bit more on the spicy side but noticed that it's sweeter than hot nowadays. I recommend getting side dishes and rice with the wings. It compliments the meal really well. Keep up the great job Soo Cafe! I will be back again soon. read more

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This was my first time ordering from here and the wings were so good! They were well-seasoned, crispy, crunchy, and flavorful! I had the soga sauce and can't wait to try the other sauces next time I go back. read more

Soo Cafe - 10 Wings with soga sauce - Korean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I got a takeout order of 6 wings with sauce on the side and an order of pork bibimbap. The food was fine but nothing remarkable. In my opinion it was overpriced. Even though I didn't get served at a table, I give a tip for takeout because the staff still has to get my order right and pack everything up for the trip home. The bill with tax and tip was right at $40. To some this may be very reasonable and I admit I have perpetual sticker shock at food prices these days. read more

My family and I stopped by Soo Cafe for the first time yesterday to grab some takeout. Of course, we had to try their Korean fried chicken as that is what they are most known for. We got 10 tenders with their soga (soy garlic) sauce and 10 wings (split into 5 flats and 5 drumettes) with their old fashioned sauce (which is described as "sweet, sour, and spicy" on the menu). Both the tenders and wings were perfectly crispy and delicious even after the 30 minute drive for us to get home. However, I will say I enjoyed the overall style and texture of the soga sauce much more than I did the old fashioned sauce; the soga sauce absolutely coats all of the tenders whereas the wings with the old fashioned sauce weren't fully coated as you can see in the photos. Additionally, the portions are good for what you're paying in my opinion ($13 for 10 tenders or wings with one sauce), and we definitely have a ton of leftovers to enjoy tomorrow! read more

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