There are lots of Korean BBQ popping up all over Connecticut but I think this one is one of the best. It tastes more authentic and doesn't taste mass-produced. The waitress here is always nice and attentive. I come here if the AYCE and I always leave very full. The AYCE has limited selection but it is all good. The full menu has more types of meat. There is plenty of seating, and there are also private rooms for large parties. You should try it if you want some good Korean BBQ. Yes it might be a bit expensive but it is better meat cuts. read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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Very enjoyable meal. Was shopping at another store and saw the sign for the Seoul BBQ and looked at reviews on Yelp. Figured, why not. Although we weren't starving enough to do the $40 all you can eat, we did decide to order dinner items off the menu. Seated right away and after reviewing the menu we made our order. As noted by others, all the tables have the cooking grills in them and when you don't use it they swap out the grill for a cover. Maximizes their space. Food was nice and a little spicy. Really enjoyed the fried gyoza. read more

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Overview: Most recommended KBBQ spot around. Spacious side rooms that can be reserved for larger parties. Decent parking lot but can be busy when leaving as there's only one entrance/exit for the plaza. Grilling Policy: You need to order at least 2 meats or the larger meat combo trays to be able to use the tabletop grill. You might be seated at those tables though, the grill will just be covered up so that Food: I frequently come here when the craving for Korean food hits. The dishes are flavorful and great in variety. The banchans (free side dishes) are great in variety and quantity. Their portions are very generous and service is pretty good! They don't try to rush you out and offer more banchans. read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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We came for the sushi! Then we were informed that there was NO SUSHI today!!! Lmaooooooo like what??? On a Tuesday??!! Seems like a pretty cool place food smells great! Not a great choice is you're looking for fish options. Lots of meat options!! My mom and I ended up leaving to go get sushi! It's a nice place Clean bathroom read more

First time was a good time. Service was prompt; orders came out very quickly; the Bibimbap hit all the notes, fresh vegetables, with spot on marinated sautéed beef, rice topped with a sunnyside egg. The hot stone bowl did its magic on the rice, the longer it sits the crispier it gets. All in all, a very good dining experience which demands a future return visit. You won't want to miss this hidden restaurant gem as there are many surprises on their menu. Stop by give'm try, I'm sure you'll agree. read more

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Seoul B.B.Q has a lot going for it -- the atmosphere is lively, the side dishes are fresh and flavorful, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. Unfortunately, the main event -- the meat -- was a bit of a letdown. Some cuts were tough and lacked the rich flavor I was hoping for, even with the marinades. A few pieces felt over-marinated to the point of being overly salty, while others just didn't have much taste at all. For a Korean BBQ spot, I expected the meat to really stand out, and it just didn't hit the mark. Overall, it's a fun place with a good vibe, but if you're going mainly for the barbecue, you might leave wanting more. read more

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I've been a loyal customer of over 10 years. The quality of the food has been consistently delicious. I was highly disappointed when they eliminated their amazing lunch menu but their recent "to go" items have brought me back to them. Please do yourself the favor and order the bulgogi bento for takeout, it doesn't disappoint. read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Bulgogi Bento (takeout only) - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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I've heard of Korean BBQ, but I've never been until a few days ago when my brother insisted we go. Seoul B.B.Q is located across the street from WestFarms, right next to GoodWill. They have an all you can eat menu, for $40 per person. I think that's very pricy. Since it was our first time dining here, we might not have been fully informed on how to order. Basically we just got meat, how is it possible that there wasn't a single pepper, carrot, broccoli or any green? For the meat lover, they don't care, but I like a balanced meal. I got the Kimchi soup, this was very flavorful, hot and spicy, it was filled with a lot of cabbage. It reminded me of my mom's soup, I enjoyed it. As far as the meat, I liked the Bulgogi. They bring you bowls of any meat that you choose, and you cook it yourself. Some were very fatty, some were thinner. Periodically the staff will come and switch out the grill top once it gets too charred, for a clean one. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I don't think this is for me, some of the meat had a high fat content, too much meat, and it's too expensive. read more

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Waaay too expensive. There was no sushi. I was informed of that fact after I sat at my table.

I visited Seoul BBQ on a Saturday night at around 7PM for a party of 6, and we were seated immediately. Since we had some kids in our party and they wanted to opt out of the actual KBBQ, we ordered a la carte rather than doing AYCE which worked for us. We ordered some soups, some a la carte meats, and the seafood pancake. Overall, the food wasn't bad, but the quality of it wasn't great either. If you're expecting top quality KBBQ, this probably won't be the spot for you, but it gets the job done if you're craving it. read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

This is the best Korean restaurant in the central CT area. I also often order takeout from them, but the food is so much better in the restaurant. It's worth getting your clothes smelling of bbq for the day. They have a good selection of banchan (small Korean dishes). Their soon tofu soups are really tasty as well as their bibimbaps (mixed rice dishes). I always order a haemul-pajeon (seafood pancake) or a kimchi jeon (kimchi pancake) as an appetizer. As for the bbq, you can't go wrong with the bulgogi and LA galbi. Now that I'm reading this over, I realize that there's a lot of Korean words, which may seem daunting when ordering. But never fear, the menu has detailed descriptions and really, it's all good and worth a try. read more

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Excellent Korean food. Never tried the hibachi. Grills are built into some of the tables. Both lunch and dinner come with an assortment of relishes. Will vary the spiciness at your request. read more

Great service, amazing music selection, food was incredible with quick service. made a yelp account just for this review, will definitely be back. read more

How even how is this place not talked about more? I mean come on dude the service is great, if you are nice they give you free ginger desert and got kpop in the front how can anyone hate this place? Also I wanna mention this but as a place that's off putting when it's next to a Popeyes, a nail Solon and various other places it more or less gets lost in the shuffle. Please please go here it's so close that it's next to west farms read more

Vegetable Tempura is amazing and the Bulgogi Bento box has a variety or little appetizer to share with a group Just the best Korean restaurant staff is always polite and quick to answer any questions you may have if you like cooking your own food they have a grill at the table for you to cook on with fresh meats and vegetables read more

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Second time here. We come because the quality of the food is legit. Service is solid. The staff are attentive and service is prompt. Ambience-wise, it's a Korean BBQ place. It's going to smell like BBQ and they play plenty of KPop. Authentic flavors and generous portions. We had the fermented soybean stew (된장 찌개) and beef bone soup (갈비탕). The entrees were very flavorful. The variety of banchan was very good, but a couple of the side dishes were a bit salty for our tastes. But, it's a great place to get your Korean fix when you're in CT, and it gives the area some culinary variety. Highly recommended. read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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This place was so so good! I love how attentive they are to their clientele and how frequently they change their cooking plates for Korean barbecue read more

Food was tasty and efficient staff who always checked in to see if we needed anything

This restaurant is amazing! Authentic Korean food in CT. We used to have to go to NY for good Korean food but with Seoul BBQ in New Britain we don't have to anymore. The service is Excellent. The restaurant is clean and you feel like you are in a NY Korean BBQ restaurant. Highly recommend!! read more

Sooo good. Dropped by on a weekday night, service was great, food amazing. We ordered the box of steamed meat and veggies. Love the peaceful environment for night time dining. So many positive touches on the walls in the communal areas Highly recommend and will be back! read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

I went today and i must say i really enjoyed everything I'm not familiar with Korean barbecue as far as the menu is concerned but the food was excellent a very nice atmosphere i plan on going back read more

This is a good restaurant! I went there a couple of times and I ordered a spicy marinated chicken and it was great. I love to go again. See how it is and it will be good and it so fire!!!! Also a lot of music that is K-pop!!! K-pop is fire!!! read more

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Crazy wicked amazing authentic Korean BBQ restaurant. Beyond ridiculous from the quality, taste portion sizes , customer service and especially the feeling of being "home" in Seoul.... read more

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Came here again to try their table-top grills with my GF, and we were very disappointed by our experience. The quality of the meat was pretty low-grade, and the dipping sauces were inedible. The small dishes that came with the food were all very basic as well, and none of them were particularly good. To top if off our meal was extremely expensive as well. I might come here again to get their other Korean food because of my previous experience, but definitely not for their table-top BBQ read more

Was looking for a good Korean BBQ spot, and found this gem. We only got the Korean BBQ, so I cannot speak for the sushi or Korean main dishes. We opted for the pork BBQ platter and lychee/mango boba tea; the sweetness of the boba bought a balance of sweet to the salt, fat, and savoriness of the meal. The marinated pork was full of umami, and pork belly was indulgently fatty. We had our pick of a dozen or so small side dishes that came with the meal, that provided a spectrum of flavors and textures. Most importantly, we were able to grill our own meats, thus allowing us to control char and doneness. My only little criticism was I wish the staff was slightly more attentive; since sitting down, i did not have anyone check on us, and had to wave someone down for a while before the check was given. All that being said, phenomenal place and will go again. This time, with another order of marinated meats. read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Spicy Pork BBQ - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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We have been there twice and I don't feel the staff engages the guests as much as they should about instructing them on how to use the grill at the tables! Food is very good but it should be more interactive. Wait 20 minutes for drinks! read more

Love coming here as both delicious and not that pricey. Nice location for Korean bbq with tons of sides and very filling. Service is so quick here and was able to get unlimited sides with 2 types of meat. More than enough for 3 people. Overall recommend read more

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Please come to Boston. I beg of you. The bbq was delicious. The atmosphere spot on. The soon dubu chigae set my soul on fire. FIRE. This is exactly what I wanted. Also, so many Korean restaurants have been shying away from banchan (side dishes)...NOT HERE. This is the real deal. And when I was out I was given more immediately. Fantastic and friendly service. I dream of this kind of Korean restaurant opening in Boston. read more

So happy we finally tried KBBQ in CT! I've driven past Seoul BBQ for many years, always unsuspecting. I was put onto this place recently by a coworker and needed to find a group of friends to check it out! What an experience! It helped that we had someone who knew their stuff and has been to many KBBQ spots, otherwise I would have been much less confident. We split a bunch of different things including the beef & pork combos. Keep in mind everything is family style so there's plenty of food for a group - we had 8 of us and we ordered way too much. Unfortunately they only do AYCE on the weekends. The service was great and the staff helps answering any questions and even helps you cook the meats if requested. My only complaint is we spent waaaaay more than expected. So need to be mindful of that next trip! We will definitely be back, but probably to try the AYCE. read more

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This spot is decent for kbbq and considering it is one of the only places in the area, for other food it is just ok. There are many options and a decently sized menu. read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Jjamppong - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Seoul BBQ has long been a favorite of ours. Disclaimer: My husband gifted me with the love of Korean food after he returned from spending close to a year in Korea.The food he loved most was made with love by some of the older women there so my palate enjoys those type of flavors. We had not dined here in a long time and hubby was happy that I made a decision on where to eat! Our granddaughter was spending the weekend with us and with the school year winding down, we wanted to kick off the weekend with a new experience for her while satisfying my ongoing cravings for the food here. We opted for seating at a bbq table, which had the grill built into the table. Part of the experience I expect of any Korean meal is the banchan, or side dishes. I definitely have my favorites and absolutely must have the pickled daikon radish in addition to the kimchi. The radish was brought to the table upon request so always ask for it! That & kimchi pair so well with my go-to entree, beef bulgogi. Do yourself a favor and try the banchan. You can request more at no charge. Beef bulgogi is a great way to start your Korean food journey or if you want something that is not spicy. It is marinated steak cooked on the grill. Nice easy flavor that has always pleased our guests. We ordered the honeycomb uncured pork belly as our second entree. It comes with delicious dipping sauces. I especially love the salt & pepper sauce with it. Entrees are served with a table full of banchan and individual size stainless steel bowls of rice. The bowls will keep your rice warm. Your table will be covered in dishes of food meaning there will be zero room for a handbag or anything else. Keep this in mind when you order appetizers! The banchan and drinks are brought to the table first, followed by the entree meats that are cooked at your table. Tongs and scissors are brought for your use. Typically the staff will place the meat & onions/mushrooms on the grill and flip it occasionally as they pass by. In the meantime, appetizers will arrive. We ordered the Gun Mandu, which is very much like a fried dumpling/gyoza. Hubby ate lots of mandu in Korea. He would happily make a meal out of an order of mandu! I wanted to try the Korean fried chicken wings here so I convinced hubs that it wasn't going to be too much food. (It was but it reheats well and made lunch the next day very simple.) The soy garlic wings were absolutely incredible! First time having them here and I am so glad we ordered them. The sauce is a little goopy (thick & sticky) so be ready to do some finger lickin'! The flavor tap dances across your taste buds. I seriously did not want to swallow each bite because I wanted to flavor to stay on my tongue. I don't recall if it came with dipping sauce because it doesn't need it. I recommend reservations on the weekends. We arrived around 8 pm and waited over 30 minutes for a table. Our sweet girl had a snack so she wouldn't be starving. Honestly, it would have been of no concern if we'd had a reservation as the food is brought out so quickly! The service here has always been very good. They keep drinks filled, fulfill requests quickly and will help with the menu if you have questions. The prices are reasonable considering the amount of food you receive. Extra rice is $2/bowl but each bowl holds a good-sized portion. We've never been charged extra when we request additional banchan. I usually will start eating it as soon as it comes out so I need more once our food is ready. Hehe Never a problem. Seoul BBQ is located really close to West Farms mall. It's a 40 minute drive each way for us and totally worth it. The food is pretty good for you with the exception of the fried appetizers we ordered. Good for families with any age child, dates as long as you both eat things like kimchi, groups; or just hanging out with friends. Party rooms are available, with or without the bbq grill tables. read more

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I've been to Korean BBQ before but not this place. It was recommended by a friend who reserved a room for her birthday. The room was nice and have a good temperature upon arrival and throughout the meal. I have a sesame allergy and checked in with staff upon arrival and they were able to very clearly able to identify items to avoid and even brought me a sauce tray that didn't have sesame oil in it. I started with the Gun Mandu, which were crispy but not greasy with a flavorful beef and pork filling. We ordered a variety of meats in marinated and Non marinated including beef bulgogi, spicy pork and pork belly. This is a cook yourself place with all the bonchon that you could ever want. Bonchon are additions that you can make to your bbq meats when eating in a lettuce wrap or on their own. Check out their kimchi, pasta salad, fish cakes etc for sure. I also tried their boba tea with a pineapple boba which can with white tapioca, which was slightly chewier than the black tapioca I'm used to. The meat was plentiful and was quick to cook on the two grills that we had for 9 people. Staff was incredibly receptive and helpful in replenishing things when we requested them. Following the meal they bring you a sweet rice drink to finish up the meal. Overall this was a wonderful experience and I'd definitely come back. read more

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I've been here twice and LOVED it! Everything was great all around! I came a third time and brought family with and again everything was great until it was time to pay. I brought my kids with me this time 2yrs old and 7 months old along side my mom,sister and fiancée. My daughter doesn't eat much she had a few fries out of my app that was included in the AYCE appetizers. I seen on the menu kids 40in and 3-5 y/o are $13 I also seen parties of 5 or more is an added gratuity cool. The bill comes back with a charge for a kid and the added gratuity. Why if she's 2 she shouldn't be getting charge especially when she had no food order for her self and why would she be considered a 5th person when again she's 2 and not eating or drinking anything but water. When trying to rectify the situation with what we read on the menu not aligning with what we are being charged the manager was very passive aggressive and we were met with micro aggressions as we are a black family. He told us things like "well if you're not planning on tipping I'm not taking it off" what gave the impression we were not going to tip?? We tip graciously any where we go! Then as we are having a calm conversation about it and we are telling we understand what he's saying but this is what's stated on your menu he ends it by saying "I'm not gonna argue with you guys, you got it" we were NEVER arguing AT ALL we were having a conversation. He goes to get a new receipt and brings it back saying "And if I really wanted to argue there's another kid it's 7 people" AGAIN we were never arguing and the "other kid" the 7 month old baby that slept the WHOLE time on the FLOOR in his car seat that can't even eat the food??? So now there's a back and forth and he's arguing with us shouting through the restaurant saying it's customers like "us" who just likes "busting his balls" as we're clearly walking out. And still proceeding to walk all the way back from almost the middle of the restaurant to continue shouting at us and arguing us out the door. He was very unprofessional, racially insulted us and made us feel very low and in disbelief as we all have never experienced something like this. It felt like a racial attack over a misunderstanding. Will never go here again! read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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Came to Seoul BBQ yesterday with a couple friends and honestly... 10/10. The food was so good. We got one of the combo sets and everything on the grill slapped--especially the bulgogi and pork belly. Super flavorful and cooked perfectly. The staff was super chill and friendly, kept checking in to make sure we were good and helped us with the grill since we clearly had no idea what we were doing at first. Also, the side dishes? Endless and delicious. I could eat that kimchi all day. Vibes were great, food was top tier, only thing is it was a little pricey, but we left full and happy. Definitely coming back soon. read more

I've dined in and ordered out from Seoul BBQ several times, and the quality has been consistently good. As someone who has lived in South Korea and loves Korean food, I am very picky about where I get my Korean food in the USA. Some restaurants serve Americanized Korean food that I really dislike. I recently ordered tangsuyuk (탕수육) and jjamppong (짬뽕) from Seoul BBQ, and they were both excellent and were exactly like the dishes I ordered in South Korea. Also, their waiting times are true to what they estimate when you place a takeaway order. They take great care with their take out bags too, and place a sturdy piece of cardboard at the bottom of the brown bag, which gives a bag holding several dishes stability. read more

We enjoyed the meats and can't complain about the chef when we were the cooks right at our table! A fun and different experience.

We went there this past Sunday. 6 of us. We ordered the spicy korean wings which were delicious and the spicy rice cakes...equally yummy....the sauce...reserved for my rice! We ordered boneless short ribs and bone in short ribs...deliciousness. The beef bulgogi which i was told was very good. My daughter and i got #16 spicy chicken....theyre not kidding its got a kick! Someone did cook our meats for us at the next table as it was empty, so that was nice! Prices are a bit steep honestly, but the portions are good sized. We had some leftovers to bring home. The mango margueritas and scorpion bowls were on point. Fyi if you have a party of 7 or more you can request a private room. read more

Loved my experience at this Korean restaurant! The service was so friendly and kind. The co-owner stopped by our table to check up on us, but we ended up just talking for about 20 minutes! It was a very nice touch that I personally appreciated. We had the combo and vegetable soon dubu and surprisingly they were very tasteful! I've had bland soon dubu before so it is possible to mess up the dish. The only complaint I would nit pick is how weak the mild spice level was. My fiancé had the highest spice level and he was struggling! Also ordered the Korean fried chicken appetizer and would recommend those too! Very crispy, flavorful and filling. The banchan (side dishes) were authentic and so tasty!! There was such a variety and classic ones that brought me down memory lane. If I could, I would go just for the banchan!! read more

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Wow I can't believe I have not reviewed this place! Been coming here for years With friends. The servers are extremely nice and helpful especially when you're having intense convos that your meats start to burn. The banchan are plentiful and you can ask for more. I've ordered sushi before, Their fried chicken was good. The seafood pancake fell apart when I ordered it last. Otherwise, everything is always great! Cons: tables are tiny for all the food. Maybe have one of those tier trays so it takes a smaller part of the table. Just my suggestion. read more

Seoul B.B.Q - Pork - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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(Last visited 3/12/2021.) My first experience with Korean BBQ was in Gainesville, FL and I was so excited to show my girlfriend the world of Korean BBQ that I found this place near her house and here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Right off of the busy roadway of Hartford Road in West Hartford (really New Britain, but it's right on the line) is this gem. It shares a small plaza with a few other businesses, but there is plenty of private parking in the lot. Don't expect to be wow'ed by the décor and stuff inside the restaurant. It's lacking, but no one really cares, because that's not why you're there. Lol. Let's move on... Service: I can't remember the name of our server but he was awesome. He was tall and stocky from what I can remember. He was super helpful with how things worked and was super patient with teaching us the ropes. Food: So, if you've never been to a Korean BBQ place before the draw here is the ability to cook so many different types of dishes all on the grill right in front of you! Yes, cooking your own food may not sound fun and it sounds oxymoronic, but trust me on this one. I won't even get to in-depth here, but... you can totally order food that you don't have to cook yourself. But, where's the fun in that?! So you can choose from a variety of meats ranging from your traditional boneless short-rib all the way to octopus. You can get the meats in both marinated and non-marinated versions as well. You do need to purchase 2 meats in order to use the grill and all the prices vary. When using the grill you can get an unlimited amount of sides such as kimchi, salad, lettuce leaves, white rice and a variety of others. You just really have to experience it for yourself. Everything was wonderful. Fresh, delicious, original and a grand adventure. Don't worry about over-cooking or under-cooking your food because your server periodically checks in with you and will give you lots of cooking tips! Value: Expensive. Period. Lol. If you want to use the grill, be prepared to spend $80.00 or more because you buy the meats individually and that'll run the bill up... unless you just stick with basic pork... then $60.00, but you gotta tip... you gotta drink! Lol. Like I said, come prepared to spend. In conclusion, I LOVE the Koren BBQ experience. I think it's something that everyone should try out! If you're in the area, check this place out! Be sure to check out my YouTube channel, "The Hungry Road" for more restaurant and car-related content! You can copy and paste the following link into your browser to be taken directly to the channel! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and turn on notifications! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZJPcprSoq00kgDLUb57yA read more

Seoul B.B.Q - The dinner setup! - Korean Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut