Soul Garden is tucked into a strip mall, and on a Monday at lunchtime, the restaurant was…read moresurprisingly busy. I came with two colleagues, and we were seated with no wait. The menus were confusing and looked as though the prices had been altered or covered over with both white and black ink. It made figuring out the cost of the dishes unnecessarily difficult. I ordered the beef bibimbap, which was fine but not particularly memorable. The food was perfectly acceptable, though it didn't leave much of an impression. Our waitress had a notably flat affect and seemed somewhat disengaged throughout the meal. The service wasn't unpleasant, but it lacked the warmth or attentiveness that can make a casual lunch feel more inviting. Overall, Soul Garden is a perfectly serviceable spot for a quick meal, but between the confusing menus, indifferent service, and merely adequate food, I left without much reason to rush back.

Absolutely delicious meal from start to end. We were greeted happily by hostess. We got a large…read moresunny and nice table by the window. Restaurant was clean, bustling with good vibes of patrons happily eating Korean food. Our waiter Paul is the best. We ordered and were brought little plates of kimchi, macaroni, etc. These were delicious. We finished them and our meals came out many of them sizzling from the hot pots. I had the spicy squid with noodles. It was the perfect slickness and I got a side of rice which I added to it, as the sauce is great to soak it up. Daughter had tofu bimbibop and she loved every mouthful. As we had told Paul we were celebrating our friends birthday, he brought out a marshmallow cookie with the plate decorated with happy birthday. Allbin all a wonderful meal with top notch service.

First time at KPOT and I'm a big fan! Probably one of the better KBBQ experiences I've had in…read moreyears. Orders came out quickly and staff is attentive to switch out the pans. Make sure you ask for Tony's sauce cause it's addicting. Goes really well with the meat.

we got the hot pot & kbbq combo for about $27 per person…read more i started with the thai tom yum broth, but it tasted far from an authentic tom yum. i also wasn't too impressed with the hot pot add-ins. the kbbq was definitely the highlight of the meal. the plain pork belly was my favorite, while my boyfriend really liked the garlic pork belly. the chicken bulgogi had a very subtle bulgogi flavor so that was disappointing. we ordered three rounds of meat, and everything came out quickly. they have a self-serve sauce bar with sauces, fried snacks, and a few desserts. ordering is done on an ipad, which is convenient, but ours started at 9% battery and the screen was already greasy before we even touched it. i think these should be cleaned and charged between parties. our server, alex, was attentive throughout the meal. his introduction was a little odd because he spent the whole time looking down at the ipad while explaining how it worked, barely making any eye contact, and speaking so quietly that it was hard to hear him. aside from that, service was good. the tables were clean, the sauce bar was well stocked, and parking was easy.

The food was so amazing! Can't wait to visit again! A little gem inside a mini Hmart. Authentic…read moreKorean food!

Cute store PACKED with products. Anything from pantry to frozen, even fresh veggies. There is even…read morea couple things you can order and sit down to eat. I got the cold noodles and kimchi pancake. All authentic food, and products.

The BEST KFC in U.S…read more KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is THE soul food of Korea deeply rooted in korean culture. Grew up eating different style of KFC in Korea, California, HI. Other places tried in GA, NY and VA. And it is absolutely surprising that my #1 KFC is here in Raleigh. FYI, I met the owner - who cooks himself in the kitchen - states he fries the chicken himself due to quality control. He also trains and creates menu for other KFC place in LA That being said, KFC is absolute best here and I just can't believe it is here in NC. Food: they have pretty small menu and the reason is-- their specialty is KFC. I've tried their pork belly Ssam (korean wrap) and although it was good I have to say- I've had better in Ssam specialty restaurant. So let's talk about what I come here for. That's right. KFC. I do not do take out either. It's fried. You will get the best taste out of it straight out of the fryer to the plate. So I order , usually one plate of no sauce which is just battered and fried then another plate of soga (soy sauce garlic) sauce which is my very favorite: you can expect savory, salty, sweet with hint of mild spice. Once in a great while I would order traditional sauce if I'm in the mood for more spicy sauce. The chicken is very juice while the batter is so crispy. It is a must to drink beer with it (chi-mek) I usually order korean or asahi beer. Venue: this is not a typical look of KFC but it works. Pretty large to accommodate any occasions. They also have private room with karaoke for small party. They also recently added a corner with some korean grocery. Service: I see lots of turnover here as far as with servers as they are young man/women. But Dave who goes to Raleigh and also wake Forrest location is absolutely exceptional - and I was also grateful the owner came to our table to check up on us. Perhaps we went during off hour he was able to. Typically always busy here with customers and take outs. All in all.. here, the secret is out.

Been told that this place is soo good and been craving chicken wings. We ordered 6 pieces with the…read moreSoopreme sauce (with soga - soy and garlic- and old fashioned -spicy sauce- mixed in), and they were good. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in that sweet-spicy glaze that has depth of flavor. Messy in the best way possible. Unfortunately, chicken wings at Bonchon tasted much better for me. The cold bibimbap was refreshing and well-balanced -- fresh veggies and a nice chilled contrast to the hot wings. It felt light but still satisfying. I am not sure if the hot bibimbap would've tasted better. I was expecting more flavor, and more side dishes, being it a Korean restaurant. Service was good. We came for lunch on a Monday and there was only one other customer when we arrived.

Love that there's a restaurant conveniently inside a market…read more For the restaurant, don't expect table service. There's a place to grab your own utensils and complimentary water/tea. I was good with that because the food was delicious and such good value. Shared 3 dishes between 3 people: seafood stew, ddeokboki, and spicy LA galbi. Loved all of the dishes, all delicious with substantial quantity and amount of veggies. Perhaps what stood out the most was the ddeokboki since that's the best value dish I've ever seen at any restaurant--large in quantity that doesn't shy away in the amount of mix-ins (fishcake, cabbage, green onions, etc). Definitely will be keeping this place in mind for the next time I'm in the area.

A Korean supermarket that also dubs as a restaurant. If you're into K-Pop, this is a great place to…read moretry Korean snacks and treats. While the selection is limited, especially if you're looking for hard to find fresh produce, the restaurant has you covered for standard Asian products. Our go-to (only order) is the Korean fried chicken. The restaurant serves a whole cut-up chicken for approximately $20. If you've not experienced Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) previously, you're in for a treat. We typically order plain, as we've found (KFC) can veer too sweet for our palate - but we are definitely in the minority. The crunch factor is hard to beat. On this particular occasion we mixed, original with a flavored option. I love original/plain but did find the plain to be under seasoned and the chicken weirdly cut up. At any rate, it was still delicious and would recommend. We've tried KFC prior and would order here again, but there is a chain restaurant on radar. KFC: 3.8

First time at a Korean BBQ and our server Jenny was the best. She explained the menu super…read morethoroughly and suggested really good meat choices and sides. Everything that we ordered was so DELICIOUS! Not only did Jenny explain the whole grill process, but the whole staff was super friendly and very attentive. I also LOVED the robot server they had; I've only seen those on videos, and to experience one in person just was truly an amazing experience. I will for sure come back and recommend people to dine here.

First time having KBBQ in North Carolina and WOW!!!. I don't know why I didn't come here sooner!…read moreThe food was great, not out of this world but good for AYCE. Lots of different options, my favorite was the different pork bellies and the LA Galbi was great as well. Also really enjoyed the little side dishes (반찬). I really love the interior, they seem to have a good ventilation system for each table with a grill, there's a bar and the tables are fairly huge. Not super loud either, each table is spaced apart thoughtfully. Now, I have to praise the staff here for their AWESOME customer service. If I could give a 100/5 for customer service alone, I would. This was like Michelin-level elite service. They refilled my drink, changed my grill for clean one, brought over sauces, Really loved the energy and personality of all the staff that I interacted with :). Also my main hostess, Samantha I think was her name, was next level service like better than some of the Michelin star restaurants that I have been to. She assisted in grilling some of the meats whenever she brought them over and it was outstanding, I was just awestruck by the service provided this evening.

We were in the mood for Korean fried chicken and this was the only place we could find near us…read more First red flag was that the restaurant was empty on a Friday night. The fried chicken was 100% frozen and they just added the sauce. We also got the fried rice which was straight up inedible. Waste of money and would not recommend.

I haven't had hwaedupbap (sp?) in years seapite the fact that I reside in los Angeles densely…read morepopulated with Korean restaurants. This raw fish over rice and spring mix was delicious, a little on the pricey side. The Bulgogi fries were super delicious. There was a hint of sweet in this dish so it wasn't just cheese topped bulgogi. The jalapenos packed a little bit of punch but perfectly proportioned. My husband enjoyed his Dolsot Bibimbap. Every dish was presented well. It looks like a popular late night place for young people. I would come back. Note: the location was a little tricky as it appears to be at a corporate park.

Y'all, my daughter and I have been looking at this place for a while and finally got there today…read more Oh, why oh, why did it take us so long? Obviously, this is our first time, but what we got was amazing. We each got one of the lunch specials. She got boneless wings with the seasoned fries, and I got the wings with the radish. I got the sauce that starts with a "y", and she got half Korean BBQ and half the "Y" sauce. She enjoyed both of the sauces, but liked the BBQ one best. She also ordered one of those Korean "corn dogs" with cinnamon sugar on it, and the Kewpie mayo. I wouldn't get the pickled radish again, it's not what I've eaten elsewhere, but who cares when the wings were so awesome.........amazing........I think young people say they are fire......and they were. The fries were crispy, the wings crispy and well-sauced.......................and I cannot wait to go again. To top it off, our server, Madden, was wonderful. Not named after those guys from the band, Good Charlotte, but after John Madden! Since I know it can be good, let it be known while there if it's not.......because I'm pretty sure they'll make it right.

This is my go-to spot when searching for some good, quick, Korean fried chicken but I didn't…read morerealize they had a bar until recently. So I dropped in for a lunch visit and wasn't disappointed AGAIN. I had the lunch special for two. It includes 1 Appetizer, 2 entrees and a dessert for $39.99. We selected the pork potstickers, beef bulgolgi and Korean Bbq Fried Chicken (6 wings /3 legs) and. Korean donut. I washed it down with the Soju Mule. Everything was delicious per usual. Our waitress was super nice and gave us great recommendations as well which is always welcomed. I just really think it's pretty cool that they have a bar.

I was pleased with my order of soy garlic chicken here. Korean -style fried chicken is always very…read moregood. The chicken was fresh and flavorful. It took a while for the preparation of my order but I'm grateful for fresh food. I'm pretty sure there was some sort of violation here by not having rest rooms available to customers.

Great flavorful super crispy chicken. We had the 10 piece boneless and it was a huge portion for 2…read moreof us. We also had the dumplings in 2 different flavors and they were both very good (spicy garlic and forgot the other). Will return next time I'm in the area.

Ambiance is beautiful low lights with natural wood and brick and a beautiful lounge area …read more Bar has a beautiful bamboo surrounded setting that takes you to the natural setting of Laos. For the food, the crispy pork belly soup was unbelievably delicious . We had the whole baked Red Snapper and that was in a league of its own. The perfect compliment was the dad's fried rice. The drinks were phenomenal as well we had a multiple of them. Come experience it for yourself you won't be disappointed What's the downside? If I had give a critique, the food may have been a bit salty, but that's not unexpected with some of the sauces used. The service was amazing! I highly recommend it and would come back again

I have not been to Bida Manda in years. It is a classic in downtown Raleigh and highly regarded as…read morethe predecessor to Brewery Bhavana. We came in with some friends on a Monday to celebrate a birthday. My friend has a gluten and dairy allergy, which was actually no problem here. So if that is a dietary concern for you or a loved one - this is a great spot to bring them! We were all able to enjoy a majority of the food. My partner and I both enjoyed a mocktail version of the roselle freezy - it was amazing! Either as a mocktail or a cocktail, you should try this drink. For starters, we had the crispy chicken wings, spring rolls with veggies, and the lettuce wraps. We all enjoyed the chicken wings so much that we got a second order of them. I enjoyed the spring rolls much more than the lettuce wraps as they had more flavor to them. For dinner, we shared an order of the Manda Amphone's Curry and the chicken pad thai. I originally did not expect to be blown away by the pad thai - boy, was I wrong. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. If you love pad thai, you need to try theirs. I also thoroughly enjoyed the curry. Both dishes were rich and flavorful and came with enough to share between 4 adults. Overall, not having been to Bida Manda in 10+ years, I was impressed and will definitely return.