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    Life Soup

    4.3 (14 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sandy J.

    This is a Korean soup shop that specializes in the bony broth and marinated crabs. Compared to other Korean restaurants that usually serve jiggae, soondubu, and kimchi based stews, this was a different kind of palate. I highly recommend this place to change one's palate especially for the myeongdong noodles. Bone broth- this is probably why they call themselves life soup. It takes a long time to make bone broth- hours to make this milky colored rich bowl. It makes your soup feel warm and nourished for sure. They also have marinated crab- it's not to everyone's palate, but if you're trying to find a place that serves it, it's this place. I was bummed they were out of the ginseng chicken stew. Service was fast and the folks were otherwise pleasant enough ajumma. Ban chan was also good as well. I would come back here in the future if I wanted something different from usual Korean soondubu dishes.

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    Claire H.

    I've seen this place for a while now, and have been to their sister restaurants (in Duluth that are now closed). I've had their soy sauce marinated crabs, their hot noodles, but this time I got the gopchang jungol. I shared it with my mom and we still had 2 things of leftovers. You can add as much spice as you want, and it'll be just as good regardless. It's flavorful and is perfect for any kind of weather. Their side dishes are also really good, but keep in mind that their kimchi is a bit more garlicky than what others may prefer. They also have other menu items, but still very limited. Service was ok, which I get because they're limited on staff and was relatively busy... but they could've asked if we were getting a jungol (to be seated at the right table with a stove) or just a regular "meal". Regardless, I'd definitely come back again!

    Millie C.

    We got the myeongdong noodles, beef soup and dumplings! The dumplings were so big and juicy! It came with four but honestly felt like eight. The myeongdong noodles were super flavorful and the noodles were not overcooked. The beef soup had the perfect amount of seasoning and was so hearty. It was really packed with beef and noodles. They also had this amazing spicy paste was so perfect for the soup. It was a must add! It really added so much more flavor and wasn't too spicy. The side dishes were also good! Everything tasted amazing and fresh. Will definitely be back for a hearty home cooked tasting meal. The service was also friendly and fast ! Overall, a great spot to try some authentic Korean dishes.

    Haley X.

    My family and I came in on a weekday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. The service was good as we were seated immediately and our food came out fresh and hot in relatively big servings. They also offer a variety of soups, sides & platters at an affordable price!

    Brian H.

    Had the pleasure of dining at Life Soup (the Korean name sounds more attractive) with a friend and enjoyed some delicious and hearty Korean stews. Life Soup specializes in Korean stews and cold buckwheat noodles so I opted for their original dish, the pork guk bap. My friend ordered the soon dae guk and we both enjoyed our dishes very much. The stews were already seasoned so I didn't feel the need to add anything to it other than a small scoop of Korean chili red paste to add a little heat to the stew. The side dishes that it came with complimented the stews very well and the service was very friendly and attentive. Prices are reasonable and I hope this restaurant suceeds and stays in business for a long time as the concept is solid and a very welcome addition to the Assi Plaza. Parking is in a shared parking lot with Assi market so it's easy. 5 yelp stars and two thumbs up. Thank you!

    Claire S.

    -service was rude; didn't even look me in the eye when we walked in the door -seollungtang has a lot of msg, comes pre-salted -kimchi and radish kimchi was too sweet for my liking -can't speak for the other dishes that my party had but everyone else thought it was meh -restaurant ambiance is average

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    Heather K.

    We drove by Assi plaza looking for food and saw Life Soup on the right side and decided to give it a try. Their menu only has a handful of items. I ordered the beef rice soup and husband ordered the spicy gamjatang. They provide you with basic seasoning for the soup: salt, pepper, spicy paste. Gamjatang comes slightly preseasoned with a lot of pepper. There was a ton of meat and potatoes. Husband really enjoyed his dish. The beef rice soup came with a good amount of meat and was pretty good also. Side dishes included kimchi, radish kimchi, seaweed, squid, fish cakes, and jelly. Husband said the raw squid was pretty good and we enjoyed the kimchi side dishes as well. Service was okay, nothing special either. It was a pretty late lunch and just a few tables.

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    Went here last week and the food was amazing. I got the beef meat and rice soup and it did not disappoint

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    Quiet spot for a quality crepe…read more Came on Friday ~7 PM and was surprised by how calm and quiet the atmosphere was. Cozy with dim lighting, mildly welcoming vibe. Ordered the walnut crepe ($12). Portion-wise it's on the smaller side, but the quality made up for it. Crepe itself was soft with slightly crisped edges giving a nice contrast in texture. The cream was the star -- thick with a perfectly salty-sweet balance that kept every bite interesting instead of one-note. The walnuts added a satisfying crunch that broke up the richness and gave the whole crepe more dimension. Ordering is done at a screen, and I noticed only a handful of crepes have photos. My guess is those are the ones they're promoting, but it would be nice if more options had pictures so you know what to expect. The walnut crepe I ordered did have a picture. After you finish, there's a bin by the door where you drop off your dish. Overall, this is a place that focuses on quality over quantity. The walnut crepe felt crafted with intention, and while you won't walk away stuffed, you will leave satisfied. For me, it's a solid 4 stars -- I'd come back if I was really craving a crepe, though it's not the kind of place I'd call my go-to.

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