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Deli Seoul

4.9 (310 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Steven U.

Deli Seoul is delicious! Came here after running the OC 1/2 with my friends and it was spectacular. Staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant is casual with some items being self serve and some the staff provided. Bagels are made fresh and are displayed right next to the kiosk as you order. There are classic options as well as Korean fusions. I highly recommend the steak and eggs on the Jalapeño cheese Bagel. I will definitely be coming back to try more Bagels and combinations.

Korean Steak (Bulgogi) Bagel
Alexis J.

What a cute bagel shop! I always love supporting small businesses and I swung by since I saw it was run by a mom and her son. Deli Seoul offers fusion bagels with a Korean twist. Took my mom here after her post-op checkup and while she is not a bagel fan in general--she LOVED every bite of the steak bagel we shared. Was like an elevated bagel breakfast sandwich: tastier, cheesier, and I appreciated the mild kick the spicy mayo gave it. Service was quick, easy, and the space was full of vinyls and good music. Overall, a wonderful bagel shop if you want a great, home-made tasting bagel creation. Will come back to try the lunch menu as that looks delicious as well!

Angie M.

A few weeks ago, at midnight, I started craving Korean food and Deli Seoul was one of my top three contenders to check out this morning. Unfortunately for them, kimbap, pizza, and bagels are the only things I could tolerate so I came the next day. I got the tofu bowl and three kimbaps. The kimbaps they made fresh and were sooooo good. I also picked up a sweet cinnamon punch since they were out of rice punch. V good. I could actually drink it without throwing up! (Morning sickness. Fun) The tofu bowl lasted me and my LO two meals and was pretty good even after taking it home. What REALLY drives this place for me though is the layout and the service. Theres a legit kids corner so I can't wait to take my LO here next time. When I ordered, they asked for my name and remember it!! Oh! And he even asked if it was my first time and refused to let me pay for my drink until I paid for it. Then mama came out and personally hand me my bag of food. Like... what!?? I immediately texted my sis asking if she'd date him. Oops

Julia J.

1st time coming here (followed instagram) for our breakfast. Small family business with really sweet Mom & son nicely service. Simple decoration with a little corner for game (teenage) Clean & organized store. Our ordered come out very quick hot & fresh bagels, we're enjoyed it. Their coffee ( 4 flavors to choose) next to a small refrigerator to keep the fresh of cream . I had try vanilla nut & Hawaii Hazelnut both very full flavors for me. Surely I will stop by here more often on next

Hip-hop vinyl wall
Haydee A.

I would absolutely recommend this place! It's so cute. I love the vinyls growing up being a hip-hop lover. They have a variety of things on the menu, but the bagels are absolutely delicious! The staff is so friendly and there's plenty of seating area. I've been here twice this week

Menu (March 2026)
Michelle T.

First of all, the nice lady (I think the owner) is amazing and super helpful. I tried their seoul steak on dutch crunch bread and it was so good, tastes so fresh and comforting! Their sauce bar is filled especially try their house made gochujang sauce. I really need to come back soon to try their bagels and bowls!

Corn silk tea
Joan L.

It is rare that I come across a business that immediately makes me feel like I am family. From the moment I entered, to the time I left, it truly felt like the type of restaurant that the community deeply loves. Deli Seoul is exactly that. It has a properly sized menu (not the kind that tries to do a million things), and does so in a humble yet creative way. This is not the type of place that tries to upsell you, they offer breakfast and lunch options with Korean flavors at fair prices. Delicious and homey. I ended up getting the Seoul Steak and Egg Sandwich (on Egg Everything Bagel). The owner apologized that since it was towards the end of the day, there weren't as many bagel options, but that was understandable. I also ordered the Corn Silk Tea and the owner gave me a sample of it after he asked if I had it before. It was my first time trying the tea so this was greatly appreciated. It tastes similar to a Genmaicha but with a toasted kettle corn flavor. Refreshing on a hot day! While I waited, I noticed how nice the seating area was. There was ample space for customers and it would even be a nice spot to study. The wall decor had tons of records and there were some small couches for extra seating. There was also a bar area with some coffee and condiments. I noticed some sauces and the coffee creamer were kept in a mini fridge which is a nice touch. The owner noticed I was reading the sign about his mom's homemade hot sauce and ran to the back to grab me a fresh bottle to use and my food also came out around the same time. Three customers came in after I placed my order and they seemed like regulars with how they interacted with the owner. I got the same vibe when I waved goodbye and he made sure to refer to me by name. I say all of this because you simply don't get this type of interaction nowadays. The bagel was perfectly toasted, crisp exterior and soft inside. Fluffy eggs. The steak was thinly cut and marinated well. I recommend getting a side of the hot sauce on their counter. It's not very spicy but has great flavor, similar to a gochujang base with a punch of sesame. This shop is located in a large lot with many other businesses. It's right next to The Habit on Harbor Blvd. Plenty of parking. Staff are very sweet. I hope they continue to prosper, and I will continue supporting their small business and telling family and friends about this shop.

Brittany T.

Deli Seoul popped up on my Yelp homepage enough times to pique my interest. A Korean-inspired bagel shop? Heck yes. We stopped by early on a Saturday morning. The line was relatively short and there's plenty of parking in the shopping center. My husband got the Seoul steak and eggs on an egg bagel and I had the spam and eggs on an egg bagel. Everything was very hot and fresh and the flavors were delicious. I paired it with a corn silk tea. This was the only thing I didn't love. I expected it to be a hot tea but it was iced. It just didn't hit the spot like I expected. Service was excellent, and there was plenty of seating inside.

Seoul Steak & Eggs Sandwich
Jennifer D.

Great-tasting bagels at a reasonable price! We ordered the Seoul Steak & Eggs Sandwich and the Seoul Spicy Pork & Egg Sandwich. I preferred the spicy pork since I enjoy a bit of heat, although the spice level wasn't very strong for me. The only downside was that both sandwiches could've used more steak and spicy pork filling, as the portions felt a bit light. That said, the service was amazing! They noticed it was our first time and kindly gave us a small discount, which was a really nice touch.

Jasmine Z.

Came here on a recommendation and I'm so glad I did! Deli Seoul offers a unique twist on bagel sandwiches by adding Korean flavors. I got the spicy pork, and it was super flavorful and yummy. The bagel itself was also well-made. The owner was really friendly and nice as well. When I went on a weekend morning, it was busy and the wait was a little long so just be prepared!

Drink fridge
Anna G.

This place is quite popular especially on a Saturday morning. I met up with a friend for a quick bite to eat and very much enjoyed our time and our food. This place had a constant flow of patrons and there were folks of all ages. The staff were friendly and all on the move. You can see all the food being prepped just behind the cashiers. The vibe of this place is casual and has a lot records on the wall for decoration. I was even surprised to see that they even have a kids table with plenty of things to keep the kids occupied with chalk, sticker maker and other fun things!!! You can get everything from a plain bagel with cream cheese to something so unique as a Bulgogi breakfast sandwich on a bagel... and oh my goodness,.. it was sooooo good. The bagel was so light and airy and the meat was cooked perfectly. There was an explosion of flavor each time I took a bite from my sandwich. 10/10 would come back here again just to try a regular bagel with cream cheese lol.

Seoul Steak & Eggs
Daniela N.

AMAZING!! They have a great selection of bagel sandwiches, but I also noticed they serve rice bowls, so I'll definitely be coming back to try those. When I walked in, I spoke with the owner and let him know it was my first time. He was super friendly and gave me a few recommendations. I stopped by Deli Seoul because the bagel place I originally planned to visit was closed, and I'm honestly glad it worked out that way. It's located in a shopping center with plenty of parking, which is always a plus. I ended up ordering the Seoul Steak & Eggs on an everything bagel and a pineapple mango smoothie. The bagel sandwich was incredible--my mouth is watering just thinking about it. It comes with Korean bulgogi, Korean chili mayo, eggs, and pepper jack cheese on a soft everything bagel. The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, and the bagel itself was soft with great flavor. Everything worked really well together. The pineapple mango smoothie was refreshing and paired perfectly with the sandwich. Overall, a great first visit. Friendly service, delicious food, cool vibes/ set up and plenty of parking. I'll definitely be back to try the rice bowls next time.

Everything bagel cream cheese tomato
Chase K.

This place is awesome!! Walking in and met with a super cool layout of couches and tables, ordering at the counter is super easy and the owner came right up to help us! We got the spam sandwich, spicy pork, beef sandwich, and an everything bagel with cream cheese and tomato. The sandwiches were incredible, the flavors were all so unique and fun the egg is fluffy and delicious and the cheese melty, the sandwiches were fantastic! The everything bagel with cream cheese was all right, the owner said himself their bagels are nice as sandwich bagels not so much stand alone, this was true! There was a setup for kids that was awesome and self serve coffee was cool, this spot is a must for unique fun bagels, I am excited to try their food outside of bagels!

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Ask the Community - Deli Seoul

Do you have organic sourdough bread?

Hi Michael. Our sourdough bread is not 100% organic

Are there any vegan options?

Unfortunately, none of our breads are considered vegan. The sourdough bagel or bread is the closest thing, but I can't guarantee it. The only item I'm 100% sure is vegan is our vegan cream cheese. However, we are often using the same prep stations… Read more

When will delivery be available?

We are not sure at the moment, but are working on it!

Where was their old location?

Our previous location was on the cross streets of Harbor Blvd and Baker.

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Cannot say enough about this place. Yuk dae jang with noodles is probably one of my go to foods I…read morewill never say no to. Insides are clean and service is always on game. The mandu and bossam are great choices too and are lowkey slept on

Ironically I went out for soup because it was rainy weather but instead of getting bone broth or…read morekal-guksu, I randomly decided to get the spicy blood sausage soup. Best decision of my late night misadventures in a long time! It was very filling (you could probably order one item and split it or have plenty of food for leftovers the next day), it's not inexpensive but it's great value (but then again $20 for a meal out is kind of going rate standard so maybe it is inexpensive or comparable to most anything else you could choose?), and it's great quality. The soup is a combo meal that comes with rice, glass noodles, fish cakes in sauce, and kimchi. You can also modify the spice level to make it more mild or spicy depending on your preference. I don't know why I am so obsessed with the soup but I'm going to think about it for a while because I was 100% lost in the sauce while eating it - after you get halfway you can put the rice, part of the kimchi, and (maybe) the fish cakes in the soup so it gets closer to porridge and break up some of the blood sausage to mix it throughout. Service is friendly and can recommend different things to eat. I got my order as takeout but the dining atmosphere is really good for how close each table is to one another. Everyone still has enough space to be on their own but because you're closer together it kind of feels communal.

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Bossam Large

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