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    4.4 (607 reviews)
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    King oyster mushrooms  Not at all spicy pork bulgogi Beef bulgogi
    Felice B.

    Five stars for service. I have no idea why everyone seems to think this place is so amazing. I highly doubt it's among the best in the Triangle, let alone the entire east coast, as one review enthused. The quality of the meat and the variety available are quite adequate but that's about it. There was nothing at all spicy about the "spicy" meats and all the seasoned/marinated meats were seasoned primarily with sugar and not much else. The portions of everything were minuscule. I understand the need to avoid waste but the servings of banchan amounted to one bite per person. We had to ask for kimchi 4 or 5 times to get anything close to a reasonable amount for two people. Servings of meat and vegetables were barely better. The worst offense was that they had no lettuce whatsoever in the kitchen. This was at lunchtime in a nearly empty restaurant. They didn't expect to have any by dinner time, either. How do you serve Korean bbq without lettuce wraps? It makes just about as much sense as a Mexican restaurant not having any tortillas and not planning on getting any. It's telling that almost none of the dishes used Korean names and the server felt the need to warn us that the ssamjang (more likely plain doenjang) was considered by some to be a little salty. Seol Grille just missed the mark in too many places.

    Ribeye steak caps, beef bulgogi, shrimp, chicken, corn cheese, soup, onions, 4 kinds of ban Chan, and probably more I can't recall.

    We really enjoyed our dinner at Seol Grill. The food was incredibly good. It was fun to cook much of it ourselves using the tabletop grill. The staff was very attentive and helpful. The ambiance was good - not too loud like so many other places. It is a bit pricey- we spent about $40 or so on our meals, but, we had lots and lots (quantity and variety), and, it was excellent. We highly recommend you give them a try! We will definitely go back.

    Silver AYCE
    Annie J.

    Seol Grille in Cary is definitely my go-to kbbq spot! The meat quality is top-tier especially for an ayce. I love beef and pork and I'm always satisfied with their selection. I love that they offer different tier options: bronze, silver, and gold. Bronze actually has a lot of the meats I personally enjoy but I like silver because of the additional side options. The restaurant itself is spacious but this place fills up fast so make sure you join the waitlist and plan ahead. I've also tried several of their drinks and I've enjoyed them all. If you're looking for solid kbbq with great quality Seol Grille is the spot!

    Thanh-Van L.

    Seems pricey for kbbq but I guess they give you the tiers to choose from. Minh was our waiter and they were spectacularly helpful replenishing all sauces, sides, and our grills. Down to helping us remove the bones from the galbi. Plenty of appetizers to choose from and good space at the table. Love the steamed egg option as well.

    Virginia B.

    Seven of us came here to celebrate my birthday. It was my first time here and had no idea what to expect. We sat at a huge table so had plenty of room but it was very difficult to talk from one end of the table to the other. Noise level was very high . There are many different kinds of meats to chose from along with some appetizers and salads. There is a drink menu too that two of our party tried. They have a children's menu but we were shocked at how expensive it was for a three year old who didn't eat much at all. We got several kinds of beef, chicken and shrimp. I didn't like the spicy beef but did enjoy the rest. Our waiter was fabulous, very attentive and friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed cooking our meats and the sauces that were offered. It was a good experience and I enjoyed most of it but the price is too high for me, so I will not return on my own.

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    Shantal S.

    Love love love seol grille, had my first date there with my boyfriend in 2020 and we continue to come back the staff is AMAZING and it's THE best Korean bbq in the area

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    Kong L.

    As a long time supporter and advocate for Seol Grille...today was disappointing. I was alone but wanted to grab some KBBQ to celebrate a productive weekend. I arrived to a basically empty restaurant. I put my name down on the YELP waitlist. I was the only one in line. The guy handed me a menu and basically tried to force me to eat the "lunch" menu since I was a party of one. After explaining that I was here for KBBQ, he handed me the KBBQ menu. I told him what I wanted he pretended and took is sweet time to try to get me a table when there were so many open. When another couple showed up, he was all kind to them. One thing I dislike most Asian businesses is the fact that they will treat other races better than their own. Yes, that couple was white. I'm prefer not to give my money to businesses like this and rather go elsewhere. Peace out.

    Korean BBQ
    Amelia R.

    The service is always amazing, changing our grill frequently and topping up our sauces. Highly recommend!

    Naomi S.

    You can get on the waitlist through Yelp to cut down on your wait time. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that you could do this and there were a bunch of people waiting. Luckily the wait wasn't too long. My daughter was hoping the robot would seat us but it wasn't in use. Even though the restaurant was packed, the booth we were sitting at was surrounded with planter dividers and it was very secluded. We were impressed with the staff. Our drinks were kept full and our server checked on us often to see if we wanted to place another order. The staff walked around pretty regularly to check on our grill. When they noticed that the food started sticking to the grill plate, they quickly replaced it with a clean grill plate. My favorite was the Seol Steak. I also liked the Bulgogi but it wasn't as sweet as I've had at other Korean BBQ places. My daughter's favorite was the Premium Brisket which I thought was tender but lacked flavor. There is a 100 min. time limit from the moment your order is placed. I'm not sure how close we were to the time limit, but it was enough time with 4 people ordering several rounds of meat. This will definitely be on our rotation when we visit our daughter & son-in-law. I can see why they were voted Best Korean Restaurant 2 years in a row!

    Natalie C.

    This was my first time at any korean barbecue restaurant and it was amazing!! Everything was perfect!! I got the combo b for me, my boyfriend and my mom and I was stuffed and I got to have sum leftovers! everything was so deicious and our server Taylor was the best! super friendly and he helped out so much since it was our first time!! The place was also super clean and cute!! I had a great time today and I will definitely be coming back!!

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    Such a great atmosphere and dinner! Our server was very knowledgeable and helped every step of the way!

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    Their new menu is great! All the new sides are yummy and the quality of all the food is excellent!

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    Great service and food! Fun robot that seats you and attentive staff. Highly recommend getting the beef bulgogi and Seol beef!!

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    Omg come here for grate food and service cook yourself some food and it won't let you down

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    This place is awesome! The food is amazing, the service is great, and the vibe is so chill. Ethan is our favorite server, he's awesome

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    Amazing service and delicious food! Perfect date night and we always leave full and happy.

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    I love this place! Always fresh food. The servers are so nice. Never a long wait. The price is so worth it.

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    I did its amazing every time I love the food!!! We come from Fayetteville about an hour away it never disappoints

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    Ask the Community - Seol Grille

    We have 1 picky kid. Will there be options for them on the menu?

    They have a kids menu with chicken fingers and fries.

    With all you can eat, is it a choice of 2 or 3 meats? I don't understand what you get for $40.

    You can get to pick from all the meats on the menu for the all you can eat. Something to keep in mind, if one person at the table picks that, everyone at the table has to choose the same meal plan.… Read more

    Do they have galbi included?

    Yes

    Can anyone tell me what the small side dish ingredient is for the item that comes cut in triangles (they are pickled and are a kind of vegetable and are a off white color); they are served with traingle cut Carrots and one slice of a Jalapeno pepper?

    Most white veggies would be Daikon Radish

    Can I get confirmation if this place is AYCE?

    Yes $35 per person, $15 for kids 4-8and free for kids 3 and under all exclude tax Or you can do A La… Read more

    How long to wait to be seated?

    There was no wait, many tables and a huge community bar style area with burners as well.

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