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    4.3 (56 reviews)
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    Pumpkin spice kakigori
    Teresa C.

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

    Jennie C.

    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.

    Patrick W.

    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.

    Tofu A La Carte Cucumber Kimchi A La Carte Garlic Broccoli A La Carte Soy Dipped Egg A La Carte White Rice
    Melanie N.

    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.

    Beef Bulgogi Build Your Own
    Elizabeth T.

    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.

    Egg I received. Cold, sliced into 6 pieces and tasted very strongly of KIMCHI not soy, indicating the knife was not clean.
    Rebecca S.

    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

    Spicy Pork
    Ashley H.

    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.

    Smoked Chicken Kimbap
    Marisa M.

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

    Beef Bulgogi
    Ming M.

    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.

    Spicy Pork Bowl
    Kenneth M.

    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.

    Theresa C.

    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.

    Custom bowl - purple rice, spicy pork, roasted potatoes, soy marinated egg.
    Neil M.

    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.

    Michelle Y.

    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.

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

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

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