It's like Cava but Korean! Interesting concept so I decided to try. The way you order is very much like the many other fast casual restaurants in the city with a base, protein, and some banchans although I can't say their banchan options are very Korean. I ordered the Smoked Chicken over Purple Rice with Kale Nami, Cucumber Kimchi, and Garlic Broccoli. I thought it was pretty good although very standard lunch, halfway through I thought I was eating DIG. I can't say the flavors are very authentic but I do appreciate that they give you big scoops of all the sides. Overall, its not bad for lunch although I would say its very comparable to other fast casual places in the city. read more

Sopo follows the basic contours of the fast-casual paradigm but with more vivid ingredients than usual. I enjoyed the spicy pork plate with purple rice. This is a meat-forward establishment but a vegetarian types might want to give the tofu plate a chance given the strong performances by the sweet soy roasted potatoes and kale namul. My Yelp collections have had no apparent readers in many years but if I ever revive the attempt I'd put this in my Quick And Somewhat Near The PATH list. read more

A delicious healthy meal. I got the plate with tofu, garlic broccoli, sweet soy roasted potatoes, purple rice. I got the "sweet heat" spicy sauce, it was so good. I highly recommend this place and will be back. read more

Friendly staff and the pumpkin spice kakigori was very good. There's standing room if you want to eat there also. read more

Sopo - Pumpkin spice kakigori - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Big sigh bc they tend to charge for every. Single. Extra. Thing possible ! Even the garnishes. It's definitely not cheap for like $16+ But it's so good and a great reprove for the workers wanting a heart k lunchie. The interior is cutie as well but seating quite limited. I would totally come back bc it was quite delicious (a little too sweet imo) Tbh it's just a hop away from ktown but this is much faster and casual for a grab and go lunch I noticed none of the workers were appearing to be Korean they were nice though I guess and the food tasted pretty authentic The baked tofu was my favorite I also loved how nicely the egg was cut bc of their cutting machine. read more

Sopo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

TLDR: Sopo is a Korean fast-casual concept. Had the spicy pork box, delivered and I thought it was good. Will definitely order again or if I'm in the area, check out in-person. I 'd been curious about Sopo for awhile, so the stars aligned and I got it delivered. Packaging is good and I think it's cool that you can get a jeyuk plate, with purple rice and some banchan-esque sides in Midtown. The purple rice I added some roasted laver and it came with a generous amount of meat. It was seasoned well, tender and just the right amount of char you expect. The sides were a broccoli and potato were simple but good and I did enjoy the sauces. I used to work closer to here but if I find myself in the - I'll definitely stop in again. read more

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I ordered delivery but this place did an amazing job with delivering quality! The food was packaged beautifully and it was delicious! I recommend this place to anyone wanting to have some delicious Korean food. read more

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The food at Sopo is very tasty but a bit over priced. I ordered the make your own plate and with bulgogi and a majority of the sides cost extra, unless you wanted something very basic. This felt a bit misleading to me. The staff was very helpful in explaining the options. There is a small eating area on the side if you want to hear there. read more

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We came here to pick up a quick lunch! Ordering was super easy - I ordered a bowl with white rice with some furikake sprinkled on it, spicy pork and chose my own three sides of potatoes, broccoli and soy dipped egg. The ssam aioli sauce was a wonderful addition. I was in and out within 5-10 minutes. This is exactly how you would imagine a quick Korean lunch taste like. read more

Sopo - Spicy Pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Sopo is a hard pass for me. Honestly wouldve been 1 star but the A La Carte Baked Tofu was not bad. I regret ordering from here, there are MANY more better fast casual korean spots nearby in the same price range that offer better quality and flavors and better portions. I read the Yelp reviews before ordering- not sure how they have 4.5 stars. Numerous reviews highlighted the Beef Bulgogi and said it was great. It was not. It was not flavorful at ALL, tasted Sao bland - as if barely any marinade used. It was also not the best quality meat/some tough chunks and a larger than average amount of inedible fat pieces throughout for bulgogi. The potatos and brocolli were flavorful and quite good although 2 of the 4 pieces of brocolli I received were very burnt. Quality issues. I ordered two A La Carte Soy Dipped Egg , I reallly like these at other places and planned to have one tomorrow. Never in my life have I received a soy marinated egg that was presliced- and the photos both on the Sopo website and in the reviews the soy marinated A La Carte Soy Dipped Egg is only cut in half, why were mine butchered inti 5 pieces?? Also the knife that was used to slice it was clearly not properly cleaned/there was some cross contamination issue as the egg tasted more like what the knife had previously been used for (I suspect kimchi or kimchi salad) than soy. Major disappointment. I would recommend Ongi or Woorijip for same price much better flavor and quality read more

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I tried the Smoked Chicken Kimbap it's delicious! Super filling but light at the same time, great flavor and fresh. Highly recommend read more

Sopo - Smoked Chicken Kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Got the spicy pork kimbap with the perilla princess sauce on the side and overall really enjoyed!! Flavor-wise, the kimbap is solid and I really like the perilla sauce - it's vegan/GF and has a nice minty spice to it that works well with the kimbap. Personally I think $14 is a little pricey for a portion of 9 pieces, but maybe they'll have some deals in the future? read more

Wow, amazing Korean food to go. I got the bulgogi with rice, broccoli and potatoes that was part of the MealPal of the night. I would not have chosen potatoes and rice, but boy was it tasty! The potatoes were very delicious. The meat was excellent and the entire bowl very satisfying! Close to the LIRR so you can grab a platter to go and have it at home. Love it. read more

Sopo - Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

It was quick to pickup, interior was clean and staff was responsive. In terms of the food, it was alright but portions were small for the price. There was too little proteins. You get better tasting food at hmart food court. The veggies on the sides were good though! The location being somewhat close to KTown (a couple avenues away), I expected better tasting food. Overall, it was underwhelming and I don't see myself returning as there are many other better options around. read more

Sopo - Spicy Pork Bowl - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Finally a Korean fast casual spot that serves super yummy food and not too high priced! I got the beef bulgogi, so much flavor. The and sides are yum too Also service is really good, the staff are super friendly read more

Yummy and healthy! I enjoyed the smoked chicken with purple rice/greens. Need to go back for the pumpkin spice kakigori.

Got this delivered through GrubHub for lunch. I got the smoke chicken, marinated eggs, bulgogi beef, roasted soy marinated potatoes, pickled cucumbers salad. The portion to price ratio is terrible. Flavors were lacking or off. Would not recommend since you can walk a bit to find better options in Korean Town/32nd St. read more

This new Korean fast food place opened in our building. I've been twice. It's Chipotle-style where you build your own bowl. I love the purple rice and the sweet and spicy sauce. The bulgogi is ok and the chicken is very good. Wish they had a few more choices for vegetables like carrots or green beans to lighten this up a bit. For me this lasts for two lunches, so it's a good value. The manager comped me an aioli on one of my visits because he wanted me to try it. I'm not usually a fan of aiolis, but this one I like. read more

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I make an effort to try new places occasionally during work lunches. Sopo had been on my list because I'd walked past a few times, and I'm glad I tried it. Think Korean fast casual food, bowls that are made with your standard base, protein and toppings. I tried purple rice and spicy pork with roasted potatoes, soy marinated egg and Napa cabbage kimchi. Delicious, at par with any other Korean fare in the area (which is saying a lot), and the staff were particularly friendly. read more

Sopo - Custom bowl - purple rice, spicy pork, roasted potatoes, soy marinated egg. - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I have gotten takeout here a few times. The first time I just got sides which were super small. The second time I got a tofu entree which was good but also still small for the price. The pickup time is accurate. There is seating here too but might get crowded quickly. There are others fast casual Korean places I like more but this is good for another quick option as it is newer and not as popular as the places in ktown. read more

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Sopo gives me Korean Chipotle vibes and is obviously miles better than Chipotle. Everything is fresh and is made to prepare. I got the beef bulgogi kimbap that was quite tasty. I really liked the fish cake inside of the kimbap and learned that that can be a part of kimbap (and makes it quite tasty at that). I would stop by again for a grab and go quick dinner. read more

Sopo - Beef Bulgogi Kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Solid takeout spot but small for the price. Wish there was more protein. I do like the sauces and the marinated egg. The chicken is pretty plain but you can dip into the hot sauce. Healthy! read more

Quick option with seating! I got a custom bowl, with Seoul Steak as the protein. The steak was fortunately not dry and chewy! It went well with the delicious Garlic Broccoli and Sweet Soy Roasted Potatoes. My only dislike was the Sopo Greens coleslaw, which was too dry and bland for my liking. I loved their unique sauce options like Ssam Aioli. This is a great fusion of Korean with fast food bento. read more

Sopo - two custom bowls - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

It is an unassuming place under scaffolded area near Penn station so it's a pretty convenient spot! I think most people ordered takeout. I also ordered takeout with a friend and it was delicious. I loved how they already had set meals but still gave the option to customize. The tofu and egg were cooked to perfection. The only gripe I have is they mixed up our sides. It was confusing at first. I would stop by again if I were ever in the area. It looked very efficient and they were quick to attend to me when I stepped in. read more

Sopo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Was not the biggest fan of this spot. The meat was dry and flavor was off. The dipping sauces tasted weird to me as well. Wish the salad had some sort of dressing on it. Other sides were average. Got the Ubereats deal of buy one get one free but I ended up not eating the second one I got. read more

Sopo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

When I visited New York recently, I discovered a unique fast-casual restaurant called Sopo. How can I describe Sopo? Imagine a Korean Chipotle. You can choose your protein, select some banchan, or try their signature bowl, such as the beef bulgogi. The thinly-sliced, sautéed ribeye steak marinated in soy sauce is accompanied by garlic broccoli, sweet soy-roasted potatoes, and cucumber kimchi. It's a dish that you simply must try. They also serve kimbap, which I would have tried if I had more room in my stomach. Ha! I'm just sad that they don't have a location in Vegas. read more

Stopped by Sopo while in Midtown West and had a really pleasant experience. The food was fresh and nicely presented, and the portions were satisfying without feeling heavy. Staff were attentive and helpful with menu suggestions. The space felt clean and comfortable, good for a casual lunch or dinner. Overall, a solid spot I would return to. read more

First time ordering and shocked that it was really good. Lots of flavor, some heat and good portions. Great for a quick meal. I also tried the pear drink which was delicious! I will order again. read more

I stopped by Sopo for a quick meal before a train at Moynihan (just a couple of blocks away). Think Korean fast casual - quick, affordable, and delicious. They offer plates (including a build your own option with one base, one protein, three sides, and a sauce), Kimbaps (Korean seaweed rice rolls), and sides. It's a Chipotle- or CAVA-style in its ordering. If you're making your own plate, you choose your base (white rice, purple rice, greens, or half and half); base garnishes (sesame seeds, crispy seaweed, or their spice blend); your protein (Seoul steak, beef bulgogi, spicy pork, smoked chicken, or baked tofu); three sides (gold pumpkin mash, saucy dumplings, garlic broccoli, sweet soy roasted potato, soy dipped egg, kale namul, cucumber kimchi, kimchi salad, and napa cabbage kimchi); and a sauce (Ssam aioli, fire sauce, sweet heat sauce, and perilla princess). It's made to order and very fast. On my first visit on Saturday I ordered a Seoul steak kimbap (seared flatiron steak inside their kimbap of kale, carrots, pickled daikon, tofu, and fish cake, all wrapped in rice and seaweed) and a side of soy dipped egg. I thought it was healthy and fast without sacrificing any flavor. It's definitely a place I'd be happy to return to for a healthy and quick lunch or dinner. I'd be thrilled to have a Sopo near me. I'm sure I'll be back before another train! read more

Great flavors, but the rice was undercooked and hard, which really hurt the meal overal. read more

Sopo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Loved this place! Perfect place to grab a quick lunch to-go or they have a sitting area in the back if you want to sit down. I got the spicy pork plate & it was bomb. My friend made her own bowl & the gold pumpkin mash which i regret not getting as well. We also tried the bulgogi kimbap & would recommend read more

This is a good place for a quick lunch! We grabbed take out from here. The tofu plate was pretty good. Perfectly fried tofu. The gold pumpkin mash was delicious. The smoked chicken plate was also pretty good. I do regret ordering the salad sides for each of these plates though because it was so dry and just not very appetizing looking. THe only dressing you really get is gochujang and I don't think it went very well together. Baby loved the sweet soy roasted potatoes. Overall, a bit pricey in my opinion for what you get. But has decent food! read more

Really quick and filling! Super easy to order and the staff was so nice. I'd definitely come back again!

Amazing spot for a quick Korean delight! I always get massive cravings for their spicy pork, spicy dumplings, and kale namul - sooo good. Sopo is my go-to place for a quick, flavorful bite. If you're looking for something tasty, healthy, and fast, I highly recommend it! read more

Sopo - Spicy Pork Kimbap, Seoul Steak, Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Sopo is almost like the Korean DIG. It's pretty solid. Portions are decent, the protein options are great, and there are plenty of side options as well. read more

Food is pretty good and the staff is nice! My favorite is the beef bulgogi and the spicy pork. I will be deducting a star though since I wanted to just try a small piece of meat so that I may like it next time. The manager straight up said no. I'm already spending $24 on the bowl. Maybe I'm a bit entitled, but I think that's just the manager being cheap. Overall though, I would recommend this place. read more

My coworkers and I decided to try this place after I saw a YouTuber I follow come here, so I was excited. However the food was disappointing. The portions were ok but there was hardly any flavor and some of the items were extremely salty. I got the smoked chicken plate and my coworkers got the beef bulgogi plate and the Seoul steak plate. Among the 3 meats, the beef bulgogi had some taste, whereas the steak and chicken tasted like nothing. The soy dipped egg was super salty, but I did enjoy the jammy yolk. The sweet soy roasted potatoes tasted like soy sauce and the cucumber kimchi wasn't tangy or spicy. I had mine with purple rice and greens so the texture sort of saved it. read more

Loved eating at Sopo! If you're looking for a quick meal or something to bring to the office, this is perfect. Everything I had was great. If I had to choose one standout item, the gold pumpkin mash was out of this world. The saucy dumplings were also something quite special. The service is great too! No servers, you order at the counter. The environment is clean and tidy with a small seating area in the back. read more

$15.76 lunch in manhattan its great! Food was good and friendly service. Personally would prefer if the food was a bit less salty but thats my preference. read more

Sopo - Build Your Own - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I questioned whether public praise helps or hurts. Delicious food paired with good value and outstanding customer care. The restaurant maintains cleanliness and those in charge are friendly, responsive and honest. Sopo makes ordinary ingredients special. You'll enjoy the quality at this restaurant! read more