The place is meh. I got kalbi tang here and there was so little meat in the soup. The menu didn't…read morehave many options. The space was very clean and comfy though. Service was ok. I appreciate that the place was a Korean mom and pop's place though. Wouldn't come back.

Was roaming around New Haven and happened to get to Seoul Restaurant right when they opened. Was a…read morelittle caught off guard that they locked the door but the owner said it's because they've had some trouble in the past with people harassing them. Nevertheless, the lady who seemed to be running everything was very sweet and accommodating. Seafood Pajun: If there's anything to get, it's this. Great balance between seafood and the batter, all bundled together in a yummy crust. 10/10 Stone Pot Bibimbap: A little on the small side in terms of portion. Nothing much to note but I did wish I was given some sauce to accompany it. Pork Bulgogi: Succulent, fatty pieces of pork coated in a spicy marinade. The only problem was that there wasn't more. Soondobu Jigae: little on the fence with this one. The broth clearly was made with time and love. It just didn't have too much in it. Mandu: Another highlight. Crispy on the bottom with a sweet and savory filling. Had a great experience here. Just wished the portion sizes were larger.

I had another great experience in KPOT Korean BBQ where we celebrated my husband's birthday with…read morethe kids and grandparents. The service was great (our server was Bri) and the food was delicious. Bri was very attentive and provided us with excellent service. Meat was fresh and love the ability to choose all the different sauces they have available. The fries, nuggets, section was good for the kids. We will definitely be coming back. Note that if it's your birthday, you can show your ID and get a free meal.

Very neat experience would I go back maybe but probably not…read more The staff is amazing and super hands on. I have a shrimp allergy and they were super cautious which was helpful. The menu is all you can eat. You order on an iPad and they just keep bringing the meats to bbq or to add to your soup for cooking Meats were flavored nicely and so were the soup bases we chose! It was pretty crowded and loud and you definitely get a facial with all the steam. A diner brought in a cat and wasn't asked to leave which I felt was super uncomfortable as I have an allergy and it's not an outside eatery that allows pets The salad bar and condiment bar could have been cleaner and more options for dessert offered. It's pretty pricey They take credit cards and have plenty of parking

I ordered the vegetarian ramen bowl. It was so so good! I even asked for it to be spicy and the…read morechef added the right spices. If I ever come back to this area I will definitely be stopping here.

Great Korean and Ramen option in the Orange area. We started off with the pork bao and they were…read morefluffy and pork was very well seasoned. We tried the fried gyoza and tasted homemade. We got the spicy miso and tonkotsu and both broths were a hit. They portions are large and the prices were very affordable. It looks like a small business with few staff. Services was very friendly and quick. The restaurant itself is very clean and minimally decorated with plants. Would return again and try their Korean items next time!

We were a few minutes early, and the owner let us in and seated. The restaurant was well decorated…read moreas you step in the door. The seafood pancake along with its sauce and the banchan spice up our taste buds. The sundae gukbop with the blood sausage and the side seasonings allow you to flavor your own bowl. The bulgogi was excellent. Check out this place and be the judge.

I don't know how to explain it but the broth in this soup was pure. It cured me in a way that can…read moreonly be described in biblical terms (I won't attempt to convey this for risk of engaging in blasphemy. Great soup, great service!

BonChon is a popular Korean fried chicken chain with their headquarters based in Texas. The first…read moreU.S. BonChon restaurant was in New Jersey. It was founded in 2002 and there are locations found in the U.S. and internationally. The first time I had BonChon was in Massachusetts and I fell in love with it. At this location in New Haven, CT, the restaurant had a high ceiling and a cool bar. The service was good and the food came out fast. BonChon is known for their double fried chicken wings. I had the 10 pc wings meal with pickled radishes. I got half-half of Yangnyeom and spicy flavors. I love the spicy, it definitely has a kick. I also love the Yangnyeom, which had notes of soy sauce from what I tasted. I like to get a side of white rice and Kewpie mayo to complete the meal. My family also got the takoyaki fried octopus balls; it's topped with Kewpie mayo, katsu sauce, and scallions. The balls were super good, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. My son's had the plain udon noodles which came out in a hot pot, so it was boiling; it satisfied their picky taste buds. My family and I had a tasty lunch there. I like the location because it's near a bubble tea place and a Korean corn dog spot. It's also walking distance to many other attractions. We parked at a nearby parking garage. Overall, I'm a fan, we had a great lunch, and will be back again soon.

Who doesn't love chicken wings, right? These wings are next-level -- crispy, perfectly sized, and…read moredownright addictive. And when I say perfectly sized, I mean they're not too big, not too small -- just right. They're double-fried to crispy perfection, hand-brushed with flavor, and typically come in two options: spicy and soy garlic. I always go for half-and-half, but fair warning -- if you're not big on heat (or even if you are), you might want to ask for a 70/30 split because the spicy packs a serious kick! Either way, you can't go wrong. Cheers to great wings!

Reallly wanted to like it but the jot dog didn't taste like a good quality beef dog. And it wasn't…read moreas good as others ive had in other places. Inside of restaurant was partially used for storage. Felt sticky inside. Not inviting to eat in. On positive note, the eggs were cooked perfectly. And I was eye witness to good handwashing!

So great! Loved the selections of corn dogs. Made with rice flour. I went with the mozzarella and…read morepotato and cheese sans dog. Delightfully fun and the staff was very friendly! Can't wait to go again!

We got the honey garlic chicken, ddeokbokki, and the bulgogi rice bowl. Everything was delicious…read moreand the service was seamless. Our waiter was very kind to continuously stock us up with enough water. The restaurant is extremely relaxed and good for loud conversations with friends.

My last visit to Seoul was for 4 weeks and we had different family member visiting from other…read morecountries. They all wanted to try the famous Korean fried chicken. I ate a lot of fried chicken and came to know it well! This chicken here is authentic. Crispy, delicious and not greasy. We had the traditional (no sauce) and the non-spicy sauce. Very enjoyable. The manager came by to chat and I got to use my very limited Korean vocabulary. I'll be heading back to try their Tteokbokki. Once you have the fried chicken here, you'll never visit the Colonel or that sailor guy again.

This is my second review and I would give it more stars if i could. Whenever we're in New Haven,…read morethis place is a must for us. Wonderful Japanese food and great selection of sake! Service is always fantastic and attentive. The dining section is small so I highly recommend reservations! The downstairs is the main bar area with a few high tops. The upstairs dining room is cozy and intimate. The restaurant is very minimalist Japanese core.

Hachiroku was a highly anticipated place after being nominated for Restaurant of the Year in New…read moreHaven County for Connecticut Restaurant Association's annual Crazies awards so I had it on my list of must go to restaurants. I have also never been to a sake bar. Have to say....I was underwhelmed. We came in last Friday and apparently it was slow because Yale was off (according to our waiter). If a restaurant is good they should not be slow on a Friday night. We sat by the door on a cold night and there were two other couples practically on top of us. Rest of the seating are high tops against a wall by the bar or up the stairs on another level. We would have liked to sit upstairs but they were closing off that area. Menu was complex as the restaurant is authentic Japanese. Lots of beef options. Lots of Wagyu. I was hoping to be blown away by this restaurant trying something different. I was struggling trying to find something to order that sounded appetizing. I knew going in that this place was authentic Japanese but I don't know, nothing sounded great to me. I love mushrooms so I got the Mixed Kinoko Mushroom appetizer which was $15. To add scallops was another $8. Mushrooms were tasty. Scallops were not. $23 for a small dish. I also got the pork short ribs. Not a ton of meat on them, however, nice flavor. I was still hungry after this so I ordered a dessert which was the best part of the meal. They get some of their desserts from Hen & Heifer which is a well established place in Guilford. I got the Ube Panna cotta. Boyfriend got the Black cod Yu-an Yaki and upgraded to add the salad, pickles and rice for $3 more. The pickles were maybe two bites. Salad tasty but again, very small. He said the cod was just ok too. Very small portions and pricey for what you get. $30 for a mini sake flight. Not impressed with how it was served either. Small tasting glasses just placed on the table with no description. The server explained which was which, but I didn't remember. Not sure if he didn't care or this is how it's normally served, but if you go to a wine bar/brewery, they provide descriptions with flights usually written underneath the glass, or at least serve it in something. Not just tiny glasses placed on a table where you have no idea what you're having. Especially for $30! I was not impressed with this place whatsoever. As this is part of a newer restaurant group with a few different locations nearby in New Haven, we then went to their cocktail Lounge on crown street (116 Cocktail Bar) thinking it might be better, however we were equally disappointed. It was dead in there and the bartenders were miserable. They couldn't wait to get out of there. I have heard that their hand roll bar is very good (Handroll on State St). We have been to their Grocery Store called The Loop and it's cute. They have a brunch at the Grocery/Kitchen location that looks really good. They also have a wine lounge at The Loop that I'd like to try.