I discovered The Soop through GrubHub. I was craving Korean food and it had good reviews all around. The first time ordered the Bi bim bap and Bulgogi beef. The dishes came and were not just good, but frigging delicious. There were fresh, crunchy vegetables, the incredible beef, and plenty of rice. My boys, who can be annoyingly picky, cleaned their plates. I had never been to the actual restaurant, because it is not in an area I regularly find myself. My son had a medical appointment right on NW 22nd, so we left early and headed to The Soop. I will always order their food to be delivered, it is my Korean ride-or-die. That said, the food is just that much better if you dine in. The space is odd and feels half done - the display of microgreens is now just containers, as far as I can see. Folks - none of that matters! Start eating your food, and the place starts to feel downright charming. I've been watching far too many K-dramas, and had recently seen a few with characters making their own Pajeon - a savory, huge scallion pancake. I decided to try this myself. I got a side of kimchi. It really was huge the size of the plate it was served on, and still I almost finished it!! The prices are good for better-than-most food. I have brought friends there several times, and ordered delivery for a group. My friends have loved the food, and asked how I found it. If this was in SE, where I live, it would be packed. Maybe I'm glad it isn't so I can get my pajeon without a big wait. Next time you're craving some Korean food, trust me, the Soop is where you should get it from. Heck, if you're hungry, just impulsively order from The Soop! You will be glad you did. read more

I tried The Soop for the first time for some comfort food. The food presentation and the staff's hospitality were wonderful. The tteokbokki had a good flavor, though the sauce was a bit too sticky and heavy for my taste--some pickled radish on the side would have balanced it perfectly. The stews looked amazing at the other tables and the banchan (side dishes) seemed very well put together, so I'd love to try a jjigae next time. I do have a small piece of constructive feedback regarding the ambiance. The indoor plant/vegetable growing area--which looked so lovely in past photos--seems to have been neglected and was a bit untidy, causing a few fruit flies to buzz around. I always feel so proud and happy when I find a Korean restaurant that nails both great food and a clean, beautiful aesthetic. I hope management spends a little time refreshing that space, as the restaurant has so much potential! read more

The Soop - Tteokbokki - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Delicious food Kind service Comfortable space I and my friend were satisfied with the tofu soup and bibimbop read more

We were planning on having friends join us for lunch, in the near future. We thought, we'd check it out first, if it's something they like. I don't think so. For the following reasons: 1. The parking is OK, but there's the elevator, there's walking and trying to find which way to turn for the restaurant door. 2. They like sit-in, and order their food, not get in line. 3. There's no knife. No fork. No spoon. You get chopsticks and serving spoons. You ask for utensils. 4. Water bottle comes in a large sippy bottle, something plastic with a screw top. With a funky frog sticker. Something childish. The women are seniors, they wouldn't appreciate something like that for their water. 5. They don't like microgreens! The Beef Bulgugi and everything else was yummy, after they gave us extra vegetable, that wasn't spicy. An order was perfect for sharing, for 2. Even the Korean pancake with ice cream. That was a perfect ending to a beautiful presented meal! We will come back! For the pancake, and the bulgugi again. read more

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Staff is always friendly and cant go wrong with their food. I usually get the BLT for lunch with cucumber but this time did the bulgogi sando with cucumber. The bread got a bit soggy from the bulgogi but still held together. The chip back didnt have any air in it so the one i tried was unfortunately incredibly stale but I typically dont eat many so wasnt much of a loss. read more

The Soop - Bulgogi Sando - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I ordered the dolsat bibimbap with spicy pork. I liked that there were options for white or brown rice. I would like more of the side veggies that came with the meal. I was surprised that they do not provide any banchan typically served at Korean restaurants. The spicy pork was way too sweet and the bowl had mostly rice. I ordered at the counter, paid, and then received my food. They have a self-serve water dispenser. The interior had interesting lights and decor. read more

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So happy to see this gem of a restaurant thriving. I've enjoyed the kimbap, japchae, mandu, kalbi, bulgogi and bibimbap. It's always fresh and quickly prepared. Super attentive staff are the cherry on top! Definitely try the japchae!! read more

I was seeking a restaurant which served Japchae in downtown Portland, Oregon, and this came up as a highly rated restaurant which does. Well parking was a little difficult, the restaurant was clean and bright and open. Staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered my japchae with the Bulgogi beef - options included, tofu, spicy pork, chicken, and more. I also decided to have a ginger beer since fresh brewed tea was not available. My food came out in a relatively short time. It was lovely and smelled great. It tasted very good and I had the option of using either metal Korean chopsticks or a fork. The sauce on the noodles was slightly sweeter than I am used to, but the beef and noodle combination was delicious. read more

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The food was delicious and they were very kind when the spicy pork sandwich was too spicy for my 7.5 year old. Love being in a family business. The food was delicious. No robots brought out our meal, which was a big reason I'd like led it for our afternoon out. The tables were a bit sticky and the ambiance of the place was less "forest" and more "something has fallen into disrepair and dust". read more

Beef Bulgulgi Kimbap! Super yummy! I can eat so many of these! Im from Los Angeles and this place is amazing! KoreaTown in LA needs a place just like this one! I've had half of their menu already and nothing disappointed me! Everything is delicious! 10/10 highly recommend! read more

The Soop - Beef Bulgulgi Kimbap! - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stellar Korean restaurant in NW Portland that grows their own microgreens in house. You can see patches of microgreens by the windows, thus giving this spot a forest or garden vibe. I have tried the dolsot bibimbap with pork, beef sundubu, and the kimbap. Everything is good and tastes really fresh. What I did love about the sundubu was that it had so many veggies I felt healthier. They also validate parking if you park at the civic parking garage! read more

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Came before a Thorns game after many times of trying to grab a bite without success as they get busy. Staff were friendly, and there was luckily lots of seating outside. I got a beer and the kimbap. The kimbap was darn hardy and really hit the spot. The ingredients were super fresh, and the microgreens made it sing. Hope to come back another time to try other things! read more

The Soop - Kimbap - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Placed an online order at 7:35pm on Sunday 12/7, got told it would be ready in 20 minutes and arrived at 7:58pm to find the restaurant closed. Sign hours state they close at 8:30pm, and the phone number went straight to voicemail. No notice, no explanation. They did take the order money so we will be disputing the charge. read more

The Soop - Restaurant closed before closing hours with no notice. - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a go-to lunch spot for me. I should try more of the menu but the dilsot bibimbap is irresistible. I get it with brown rice, and the extra micro greens. This restaurant is quiet, usually with good jazz playing. The food is delivered by a polite robot. The home-grown veggies are noteworthy. As is the homemade kimchi. read more

The Soop - My standard lunch of the bibimbap in the sizzling-hot stone bowl, with the plate of micro greens. - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Love this place and everything I've tried on the menu. Don't sleep on the sandwiches!

So we came here mid-November and were in the tteokbokki mood. We quickly yelped the area and found The Soop! The location was near Providence Park and fairly easy to find. It was kind of tricky to navigate as it's located along a main road. In other words, street parking, so keep your eyes peeled. Unless you plan to watch a game at the stadium, then paid parking is a mere walking distance. Loved the openness of the place as well as some of the decor. The dining area was small yet clean, and I did see the owners cleaning up after folks. A huge plus in my book! The hydroponics that were growing microgreens were also a big highlight to see all around and in their greenhouse. Quite impressive I'd say! Our order: ~ Tteokbokki OF COURSE!!! ($15) mmm, mmm, cravings satisfied! The rice cakes were fluffy, and the sauce was on point! It's one of the best tastings tteokbokkis I've had in a while. ~ Korean Fried Chicken Wings ($17), sweet and spicy. A weee bit tiny for wings and large on price, but still flavorful. Not your typical KFC, but again "satisfying" to say the least. But it's not something I'd order again tbh. ~ Bibimbap ($13 + $3 spicy pork), now THIS WAS MOUTHWATERING GOODNESS!!! The veggies and spicy pork were simply magic! I mixed and combined it all up to perfection. ~ My only regret is not trying their bibimbap with store-grown microgreens. How did I miss seeing that on the menu? Oh well, it gives me a reason to go back and try their microgreens nachos, fried chicken sandwich, japchae, and kimbap. After lunch, we discovered the 'other' dining area. Or the bar and lounge area adjacent to it. Seemed like a great place to throw a Yelp party (hint hint to Sarah C). I was snooping around and met the manager of both places, Peter. He seemed like a really cool guy. He explained the atmosphere about both his restaurant, being calm and clean, while the bar side gets rowdy and active during Timbers/Thorns games. I'll definitely wanna come back during the season. But since it's off-season, I'll take advantage of the calmness and enjoy some Korean noms! read more

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I came here for brunch one day and absolutely loved it. Although I got confused by which door to enter at first, I found out that it's the one facing the main street (I headed in from the back, as there is no parking and I had to street park). The restaurant is set up where you order at the counter, sit, and then there's a robot that brings your food to you (although it seems to make mistakes sometimes, it's really cute and just be patient. :) ). My friend and I ordered different versions of their bbibimbap and it was delicious. The portions were so big and each portion came with sesame oil and gochujang (which few places bring out both for you!!) and the veggies were so fresh. I love the concept of the whole restaurant, with very fresh veggies and locally sourced food. I would love to come back to try their other dishes! read more

The Soop - Shrimp Dolsot Bibimbap & Tofu Bbibimbap - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We had the chicken Katsu and beef bulgogi sandwich and both were incredibly delicious!

First time trying the place. Veggies are all fresh, literally picked from the hydro-garden for you. Ordered Samm with Bulgoki and kimbap. Bulgoki was dry, but as part of the lettuce wrap, still tasted pretty good. Next time I would get the other option with spicy pork. Would be great if they have pork belly option. For the Samm, there were several different lettuce,, three different types of sprouts, and perilla leaves. Kimbap was bit dry as well, but overall solid. Your food is delivered by the robot, kinda fun. Definitely would come back to try other food. read more

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Food came out fast and service was friendly. We were disappointed in the quality of food relative to the price, especially compared with the positive ratings on Yelp and Google. It is possible they had a bad day, since so many people on here rave about the food. We were surprised. We went here because it is conveniently close to Washington Park. The pajeon (pancake) was deep fried instead of pan-fried. It was squishy and raw in the middle and saturated with oil. I sopped up the oil with a napkin, like some people do with pizza. It didn't have the chewy texture I'm used to from mom'n'pop style Korean restaurants. Some ingredient in the kimbap was so salty that it burned the tongue. I couldn't tell what, but I think maybe the salt wasn't stirred evenly into the spinach; some pieces were salt bombs and others seemed fine. They call this place "farm to table" because they sprout microgreens (mostly sunflower sprouts) in the window. It's a nice concept to grow one's own microgreens, but I think "farm to table" sounds like an exaggeration. Do the eggs come from a local farm, or any other ingredients, or is it just the sunflower sprouts? The food was expensive and not consistent with Portland standards, in light of the competition with many good restaurants in this foodie city. read more

This spot is a true hidden gem in downtown Portland, right on the edge of the Pearl District and Uptown. The space is open and airy, filled with natural light from the tall windows, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Our family had an amazing meal--especially the bibimbap and spicy soontofu. The bibimbap was beautifully presented with fresh, house-grown microgreens and perfectly balanced flavors. The soontofu had just the right amount of heat, and the seafood was fresh and tender. I also really enjoyed their kimbap--it was light, flavorful, and satisfying. I'm definitely coming back with friends next time! read more

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Came here with my mom because she said she wanted somewhere with veggies. We are both Korean and were impressed by all the food that we ordered, with Korean food being so hot these days there are a lot of copycats but this was definitely authentic. It was cool to see that they grew their own veggies. The interior was very spacious and high ceilings and they had relaxing music on as well. Service was quick, and I was thrilled to see some robots come bring out our food. Owners were very sweet. We ordered the kimbap (which comes in various protein options), dukboki, bibimbap which comes in a hot stone bowl which indicates it's legit, as well as an avacado toast.The owners brought us extra microgreens on the side which was super nice :) read more

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Cute little place if you want some stellar bibimbap or a fried chicken sandwich. We stopped by after the Japanese garden and it was a wonderful combination. The place is airy and clean. The server was helpful and fast. I ordered the dolsot bibimbap and husband the fried chicken sando. We both ordered beer because why not? Instead of a traditional tap, they have a specialized tap that fills from the bottom of the cup! We were both mesmerized. The food came out pretty fast and everything tasted delicious! What more can you ask for? read more

The Soop - Dolsot bibimbap - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I was sadly disappointed to not be able to take part in the Sam wrap menu option. The gal said that was not available due to something with the hydroponic system. Which confused me, because I thought that was the point of being a hydroponics based restaurant. The soup I had was decent, but I wouldn't come back for it. read more

The Soop - SOONDUBU JJIGAE - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's a cool space with an attached hydroponic space for their greens! I've only been there twice but I enjoyed it both times. The first time I had their budae jjigae aka Korean army stew that you keep boiling at the table. It's enough for 2-3 people, and it's a filling comfort food. The second time I tried the ssam with the galbi and the katsu! Both were delicious and well cooked and seasoned. The fresh greens and banchan were a great accompaniment to make it a balanced meal. read more

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Food is excellent. I had the hot hot bubbly soup. Just the right amount of spice. My son had a vegetarian dish.. He loved it.. You order at the counter and the food is dropped off. Nothing fancy the prices are good. read more

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I want to say quick and friendly service! The drink selection was also great. I got the dolsot bibimbap with beef and it was pretty good. A bit mushroomy, but i suppose you can remove those if you choose. The food was pretty decent, typical for your average korean place but was expecting a little more for the price. read more

The Soop - Dolsot Bibimbap - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I really enjoy the Soop- it is delicious Korean farm to table food. They have a Korean BBQ type option in person but I have only done take out so far. My one complaint is that the cost is decently high and for take out it doesn't tend to be a lot of food so I don't think the value is amazing, but it also seems like good quality food at least. Just don't expect it to be a large takeout meal. The ambiance inside does seem nice and the service has always been efficient and easy to order online. read more

A unique, family owned Korean restaurant featuring house grown microgreens & fresh ingredients. Smiley service at the counter when placing the order. A simple menu to choose from. Presentation clean & pure. Banchan depending on what you order. No free refills unlike traditional Korean joints. Tasty meals to enjoy with the pinkish glow of the indoor garden. The robotic server was entertaining but not sure if it gets a due portion of the tips ;) A delightful lunch spot if you are able to find a space in the underground parking. Being next to the stadium is most aggravating and you will have to park blocks away. read more

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We actually enjoyed the food but I wish for the price they charge, they would put more protein in the bibimpop that we got. We asked for beef and there was very little for the bowl. Other than that, the food was solid. Maybe not amazing. But solid. read more

I've been a regular at the Soop for well over a year now, and every visit is a treat! Fresh ingredients, tasteful recipes, and excellent service. Their homegrown greens and house-made kimchi are both lovely complements to any entree, from bibimbap to kalbi. On the less traditional side, the sandwich options are satisfying and perfect for a light meal. It's tough to beat their BLT--who else offers freshly picked micro greens on a sandwich? Whether you live in Portland or are just passing through, be sure to stop by the Soop for a memorable and delicious meal. read more

The Soop - BLT, mandu, and side micro green salad - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was my second time going and I actually waited an hour and never got my food. I was late to a Thorns game and they had no idea what happened so we ended up getting a refund. My significant other did get his food and it was great he said. It was their soft opening of their bar side and I don't think it was timed well with the game. Being this close to providence park they should be beefed up on staffing during games I would think. I'm deeply disappointed. read more

The Soop - Microgreen Bibimbap - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Glad to see a Korean spot that is casual and classic instead of made fusion or fancy like many places in portland. They offer bibimbap as well as several other Korean classics like Duckbokki, kimbab, galbi, and even ones you don't see commonly like Japchae & Budaejjigae which is like real home cooking. We tried the following: - Tuna Kimbab ($8): tasty but seems pricey to me but maybe that's just cause I'm used to them being less than a dollar in korea. Don't be expecting raw tuna like at Japanese sushi restaurants tho, this is canned tuna. It's better than it sounds especially with kimchi, don't knock it til you try it. - Duckbokki: not spicy and more sweet, but still pretty tasty. It had all the fixins: boiled egg, odang (fish cake) and even a couple fried mandu. - Bibimbap: we just got plain w/ no meat and it was pretty tasty for not being a bibimbap only house (but those are kind of only in korea). Also they have like a whole hydroponic garden of micro greens which they use in their dishes which is cool and the UV lights add a cool purple vibe to the restaurant. Great food, very reminiscent of Korean highway rest stop fare (which I realize may sound like an insult to those of you who have never dined at a Korean rest stop). read more

The Soop - Bibimbap - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Just walking into this place will make you feel like you're already making a healthy choice. They have hydroponic microgreen garden everywhere here. You'd think this place is vegan, but it's not. The meat in their dishes are flavorful. The ambiance includes classical fancy dining music with uv lights "happy" lights shining everywhere. It's interesting, but in a good way. read more

The Soop - Their indoor micro-green garden. - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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A great place to come enjoy a meal made fresh. I tried the chicken sandwich and it was pleasantly tasty. The greens on there might have gone from the greenhouse they have near the left end of the restaurant? I'm not sure but I see they are growing herbs. I also tried the japchae which I love with the bbq pork. The service was nice and the music in the atmosphere fits and suites the place well. Try this place out. read more

The Soop - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We've come here to eat twice, and it's been pleasant each time! The first time, ordered a dolsot and a micro green bibimbap, and the second time a dolsot bibimbap and a fried chicken sandwich. The bibimbaps were very good and everything tasted fresh! The prices are a bit high if you add meat since it comes without it. I think we will stick to just bibimbaps though since the fried chicken sandwich was disappointing. It didn't have much flavor (it was okay with gochujang on the side but didn't taste like much without it), and the chicken wasn't crispy either. They grow microgreens and some leafy veggies inside the shop and it's cool to see! It lights up nicely at night too :) read more

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This is the spot!! The food tastes fresh, the bread perfectly toasted, the veggie sandwich is absolute perfection. The BLT is best BLT in town. I no longer eat meat but I miss that BLT so much! read more

Their shrimp rice bowl is so delicious - smoky and spicy sauce with fried egg, fresh spinach and garlicky squash and carrot with just perfectly cooked shrimp. I can't recommend this place enough. Also they're always friendly and helpful! I like the sprouts growing inside the restaurant and glowing neon lights too. read more

The Soop - Salad Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very good food, service was great very nice mom and pop style shop. The vibes were very relaxing and chill. read more

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Cool vibe with chill music. Friendly staff, family restaurant so please be patient if the food comes out longer. The dishes here are delicious and comforting, reminds me of homemade meals. Highly recommend their noodles and soup (especially on cold days). read more

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