I've been hearing about this new Korean restaurant that opened in nyc and I love their take on modern Korean food / tapa style We got their Galbi Jjim, Korean fried chicken, beef tar tar, terra beer & finished it off with their citrus berry panna cotta! The dishes were perfect for sharing with friends! read more

Seoul BAP - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I would go back for the sesame ice cream and lychee martinis hehe Staff are pretty friendly And the vibe is underground but cool Can use some more cleaning in bathrooms read more

Seoul BAP - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Had dinner at Seoul Bap with some friends. The food isn't quite the traditional Korean style--it feels more like Korean flavors presented with a modern twist, and most of the dishes are great for sharing. The Beef Tartare was tender with a nice Korean-style seasoning and a touch of sweetness from the pear. The Spanish Octopus was pleasantly tender and chewy with well-balanced seasoning; this was one of my favorites. The Bossam had a nice balance of meat and fat, and wrapping it with the pickled radish and sauce made each bite really enjoyable. The Bulgogi was flavorful and came with mushrooms and caramelized onions, making it a comforting dish overall. The Sliders were fun to share while chatting, and the Sesame Ice Cream had a noticeable roasted sesame flavor. We also tried the Korean Pear, which is actually a pear liqueur--light, sweet, and not too strong. Overall, Seoul Bap has a nice mix of familiar Korean flavors and a more modern presentation. It's a relaxed spot for dinner with friends and sharing a few different dishes. read more

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Seoul BAP is SO swanky! I loved getting dressed up to come here, though I went with a partner that's vegetarian, so I didn't try any of their meat dishes. I would come back just for that, which would likely bump this up to a 5 star experience. Instead, we shared the Mushroom Bibimbap, Crispy Mushrooms, and Burrata Tteokbokki. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The food, drink, and space photographs on their website are incredibly enticing. Anyways, I paired all that food with an Espresso Martini which was good too. Wish I would have tried a few more of their cocktails because that was my favorite menu to look at. I'd love to sit at their bar next time and hang out for longer, but we had to make it to a musical. Definitely make a reservation and visit Seoul BAP! read more

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Came here for dinner with friends for the first time. Great range of options in both food and drinks, catering for most people. Service was top notch and food was tasty. The Korean fried chicken appetizer was great and throughly enjoyed. Lychee martini was also very tasty. Bonus point - activated the Seated reward app and got 17% back. read more

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Seoul Bap is a vibey Korean gastropub located in NoMad. It was packed with diners even on a weekday night. As for food, we ordered a lot: The Seoulful Tartare was a great start: light, fresh, and well balanced, with crispy nori and radish adding texture against the beef. The Spanish Octopus was one of their daily specials and one of my favorites of the meal. The octopus was cooked perfectly, tender with a good sear, and the sweet potato puree underneath tied the whole dish together. Japchae with Bulgogi was generous in portion and packed with flavor, glass noodles soaking up all that savory sauce alongside well marinated beef. Galbi Jjim was another highlight for me. The meat was tender and rich, falling right off the bone, and I'm again a big fan of their purees and braised veggies on the side. Great spot for a mix of comforting and elevated Korean dishes. Would come back! read more

Seoul BAP - Galbi Jjim - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Really enjoyed our experience here! SeoulBAP does a great job introducing a fun twist on Korean food. Their galbi jjim is a standout and a must-try here -- so flavorful, tender and fragrant. We also ordered the hamachi carpaccio and Seoulful tartare, both of which were fresh and beautifully presented. The cocktails were also a highlight for us. Really loved the Korean pear cocktail -- so unique, light and delicious. The interior is modern, clean and intimate and the staff were friendly and attentive. Would definitely love to come back and try more items on the menu! read more

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My experience at Seoul BAP left a lot to be desired. For starters, I don't appreciate the stealth pricing on their cocktail menu. At the top, cocktails are listed at $18 each, but then if you look at each line item, practically every drink has (+$1) or (+2) next to it. Why not just list individual prices, because each drink is not actually $18 each. We ordered a medley of food, from cheese corn, to prawns with scallion salad, crispy mushrooms, and japchae. The dishes all felt like they hit the same note: fried. We ordered the crispy mushrooms which just tasted like batter, and I was disappointed to find the mushrooms in the japchae in the exact same preparation, which was just deep fried. This was not noted on the menu and I wish our server had explained this to us, because our order felt redundant. The prawns with scallion salad was confusingly named, because there was no discernable salad to be found. There was one charred piece of scallion that looked more like decoration than an actual part of the dish, and the prawns were just breaded and fried. Corn cheese is corn cheese and tasted okay. We also ordered the rose pasta but it never came. Seoul BAP looked promising on the surface but did not deliver on flavor or experience. read more

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This space was designed really well. Very moody and really nice bathrooms. The staff were very attentive and that really contributed to the elevation of the overall experience. The way our cocktails and food were presented was with intention which, I guess, justifies the slightly higher price point.   While I was a fan of the service and ambiance, I cannot say I was wowed by the food. I had little nibbles of the tteokbokki, fried chicken and vegetable dumplings from the rest of my party and while they were tasty, they weren't as mouthwatering as I may have expected. Personally, I ordered their spicy baby octopus and dubu pork which (including the leftovers I had) starts off really tasty but after a while the monotony is slightly off-putting. I would recommend other dishes before that one, personally. We ended our meal with the mango cake, which was light and not too sweet!   While there is a lot to desire about Seoul BAP, I did unfortunately find the food to be a little lackluster at times. I hope they can continue to workshop and evolve their menu because I do think they have the bones to be a go to Korean food destination in the city. read more

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Everything was so delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here. My favorite dish was the bossam - the meat was so tender, and I was actually craving this dish before I came here. I also enjoyed the burrata tteokbokki, the dakgalbi rose pasta, and the crispy mushrooms. Each dish was finely crafted, and there was so much attention to detail. I tried the lychee martini and the passionfruit mango bellini, and they were able to make both into mocktails - so refreshing for summer! The berry panna cotta was AMAZING - sweet and creamy yuzu panna cotta paired with a tart berry compote and rice butter cookie crumble. Overall I highly recommend this restaurant! The staff were all so friendly and attentive, and the interior is elegant and great for fancy occasions. read more

Visited here with a friend for drinks and apps and had a fabulous time! I started off with the Korean pear mocktail which was so fresh and balanced - not too sweet, and presentation was immaculate. We ordered some apps to share - crispy mushrooms, fried chicken, yellowtail crudo, and the watermelon salad, and each bite was better than the last! Everything was prepared so thoughtfully, flavours blended so well, and honestly my biggest regret is not staying for dinner. I'll definitely be back to try some of their mains! This place lives up to the hype! Plus points for a gorgeous and clean bathroom! read more

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Overall: 4 stars Vibrant Korean restaurant just a few streets below Koreatown proper with a fascinating bar menu and comfort Korean classics. The food was overall positive sentiment and the staff are pleasantly attentive. Unimami Bibimbap - Beautiful sea urchin rice bowl for $38. The uni is relatively sweet and not metallic, and pairs well with the abundance of flavor boosting garnish from the minty perilla to the pickled radish. The quinoa adds a delicious crispiness and the rice bowl is surprisingly filling. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: E Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

Seoul BAP - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Seoul Bap was beyond amazing. I had a 10 person event to honor my sister that I'd coordinated with the restaurant ahead of time, Cleo was an absolute pleasure to work with via email, they made the process extremely seamless. Kevin and the additional were incredibly accommodating and made sure to be cautious with the table allergies, and explained every dish as it made it to the table. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. So amazing. The perfect taste of higher scale Korean cuisine with elevated concepts. As well, lovely craft cocktails- very well thought out flavors. The ambiance speaks for itself, beautiful venue with lovely mood lighting, great music selection. Very accommodating for a large party. Well staffed and ran. For a relatively new restaurant they sure are running a well oiled machine! Biggest of thanks to all the staff at Seoul Bap! You made this experience unforgettable! read more

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Overall we had a great experience! We were a group of 13~ people so it is a very good place for big groups. We decided to go with the fixed menu served as family style. The portion was generous and all the food tasted good. It seems like they really do use top quality ingredients. The service was very attentive, we didn't have to ask once for them to refill our water. Would def recommend this place for big group gatherings or a date but will make sure to bring cash as they do charge 3% fee for credit cards. read more

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Great spot for date night. Pretty spacious with lots of the seating in the back. Loved the galbigim, spicy rice cakes and the yuzu crudo. Service was good too read more

Seoul BAP - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

When I think of elevated Korean dining in NYC, Seoul Bap is one of the restaurants that comes to mind. They offer an extensive alcoholic and non alcoholic menu, with a great variety of hearty and delicious Korean dishes to go with it. We ordered their steak tartare, Korean fried chicken, burrata tteokbokki, and bossam before ending the night with their matcha panna cotta. Their food is flavorful and packs a spicy kick. This is the perfect spot to grab food with friends, date night, or celebration. Do grab a reservation before you go! read more

Seoul BAP - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Great food loved the japchae!! Vibes were good and drinks were strong. Our server was super attentive too.

Really enjoyed Seoul BAP! We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and everything was so flavorful. The tteokbokki with burrata was definitely a standout -- spicy, creamy, and such a good combination. Also loved the pasta and the cheesy rice dish. We finished with the mango cake, which was light, creamy, and refreshing -- the perfect way to end such a flavorful meal. Great atmosphere, really fun Korean-inspired food, and definitely a good place to go with friends so you can order a little bit of everything. read more

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Love the Japchae, and the passionfruit mango Bellini!! Highly recommend the Bulbogi too. read more

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We had the most amazing dinner at Seoul Bap last night. The ambience and vibes were immaculate. The server was attentive and very friendly and offered recommendations. The food was perfect, loved everything from the sliders to the Galbi Jjim. Definitely would recommend read more

I was at this unique Korean restaurant with one of my groups a while ago. The lighting was a tad dark for photos, and the service was friendly. As per usual in that group, we split a bunch of dishes, with us mostly ordering meat. To start, I had a drink from their extensive cocktail menu that's no longer available, called the Night Cap, with Seoul Night soju, Won Mae soju, lemon juice, and thyme syrup for $18 or $19. I remember it being tasty, lightly boozy, and a good sipper throughout the night. Two of the others enjoyed the $18 Korean Pear with pear-infused soju, honey, lemon, and demerara. From the small plates, we got two fried dishes. The better of the two was the tasty $17 Crispy Mushrooms with fried shiitake, king oyster/oyster mushrooms, yuzu kosho mayo, gochujang sauce, and pickled radish. The mushrooms have a nice texture, still retaining a bit of chew but having some crispiness. The yuzu kosho dipping sauce was delicious, with mild spice and a citrusy zing from the yuzu, and we enjoyed it enough to use it with the other appetizer. Our other small plate was the pretty good Korean Fried Chicken for $20, consisting of seasoned, battered bite-sized chicken thigh pieces that were double-fried. They were pretty standard, with a decent portion, but I preferred the texture at some other spots, including some of the better Korean chains, and I also found their yangnyeom a bit light. This was alright. The first to arrive of the larger plates was the Burrata Ttoekbokki for $23, consisting of spicy Korean rice cakes, spicy sausages, scallion & fish cakes in a traditional creamy, sweet and spicy pepper-based sauce. This was a tasty rendition and almost reminded me of the rosé style as the mixed-in burrata added some creaminess and reduced the spiciness. The tteoks/rice cakes had a good texture, and there was plenty of eomuk/fish cakes. This was good. Next was another favorite, the Bossam for $36 with slow-cooked pork belly served with lettuce wraps, house ssamjang sauce, and radish kimchi. The pork belly was cooked nicely, with not too much fat. The ssamjang had good flavor with a bit of spice and a bit of funk to cut down the rich pork belly. This was comparable to any of the better Korean spots, and I would recommend this. Another solid dish was the Cast Iron Bulgogi for $35, with tender brisket in a traditional Korean marinade with mushrooms, carrots, chives, and caramelized onions, grilled and served on cast iron. The portion size was surprisingly large, and I liked the amount of mushrooms, as many places don't bother and just add a lot of filler vegetables. I also appreciated that the marinade wasn't super sweet. The most expensive and most different from other Korean spots was the Galbi Jjim at $55, with tender braised short rib served over parsnip puree, a chimichurri drizzle, and microgreens. This is usually served in a vessel similar to the aforementioned bulgogi, with some potatoes and jujubes usually included. Also, the meat was still on the bone in two very large pieces, rather than mixed with the braise. Aside from the differences, this was tasty, with the meat falling off the bone while still retaining some texture. The chimichurri was a tad light, so the dish was maybe a bit rich. This was good, but I would recommend splitting it, which makes sense at this price. In the sea of Korean spots, this place stands out for some unique options that mostly work. There wasn't exactly a bad dish among anything we had, and the okay dishes were still good. While I prefer other similarly modern Korean spots for specific dishes like Ollie, I'll keep a high rating given the excellent overall quality. read more

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Really great brand new place on 27th. Nilsa is an excellent Bartender and just really personable and great service. The bar has about 12 seats and a huge TV screen. Just an intimate and cool place that you step down into. BimBimBap was really good and loved all of the veggies. The meat and beef was quite flavorful and I'll definitely come back again. read more

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Really really good food and amazing drinks. Service is friendly and fast. Make sure to make reservations. Ambiance is hip. But place IS quite pricey! But worth it if you love good Korean food read more

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Loved this restaurant! I came here on a Tuesday night with a group of four. I was the first in my party to arrive and was seated right away. We had a spacious booth at the front of the restaurant so I didn't see much of the decor further inside but from a glimpse, it was modern and intimate. The menu had lots of tempting options. The crispy mushrooms were phenomenal. Remarkably crunchy, yet they melted in your mouth. The accompanying yuzu sauce was light, but paired nicely. I also enjoyed the corn cheese, which was rich with melty cheese and topped with two pieces of fried cauliflower. For my main, I had the bibimbap with mushrooms. All the veggies were fresh. The rice was hearty and the sauce provided sweet flavor with a subtle spice. The desserts were also not to be missed. The mango yuzu cake was light and fruity. The mango puree was deliciously sweet. The matcha panna cotta was smooth and creamy, with a satisfying matcha tea flavor. Our waitress was delightful and patient. Definitely worth a repeat visit. read more

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Highly recommend seoulbap! Food was really good, especially the japchae and bulgogi. Drinks were also presented nicely, lavender skies is so pretty. Staff was friendly and attentive. I would come back. read more

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Really great Korean spot with a great vibe and fantastic food and cocktails. We had the old fashioned, which comes smoked and cured table side, and the bourbon bee hive. Both were nicely balanced and worth the price. We ordered a little bit of everything and the Korean fried chicken was the clear winner, somehow maintaining a lot of crunch under a thick layer of sauce. Also ordered was the fried dumplings, the bulgogi, and japchae with spicy pork, the latter being our second favorite dish of the night. We skipped dessert to grab another cocktail nearby, but we saw a lot of black sesame coming out of the kitchen. I don't know how we managed to get a last minute reservation given that K town restaurants are always packed, but perhaps not being on 32nd street is a helpful start. Either way, highly recommend. read more

Seoul BAP - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Food and service were great! We went as a group of 8 so it was a mandatory prix-fixe menu. There are options for $45, $55, and $65 with substitutions allowed. We opted for the $65 menu which included 5 appetizers, 5 entrees, and 3 desserts. There was way too much food and we had leftovers. We were celebrating a birthday and they gave us champagne on the house for celebrating, which was very sweet. Highlights included the galbi jjim which was falloff the bone tender, spicy octopus and pork belly, mango yuzu cake which was refreshing and slightly tart, and the sesame ice cream which was very sesame forward! For a party of 8, we had 1 sesame tofu salad, 2 corn cheeses, 2 hamachi crudos, 2 fried chickens, 2 beef tartares for appetizers. For entrees, we had 2 galbi jjims, 2 mushrooms bibimbaps, 2 burrata tteokbokkis, 1 bossam, 1 spicy baby octopus and pork belly. For desserts, there were 2 mango yuzu cakes, 2 matcha panna cottas, and 2 sesame ice creams. read more

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Rolled into Seoul Bap NYC with my friend thinking we'd be "responsible adults" and grab a casual drink or two. Cute. Adorable. Delusional. Because the minute Chris (half-Thai, half-Filipino), full-time heart-stealer behind the bar started shaking cocktails, our self-control packed its bags and left. This man didn't make drinks. He crafted liquid temptations. Every cocktail slapped in the best way possible. We kept telling ourselves, "Okay, last round," and then immediately betrayed ourselves because who are we kidding? When the drinks taste like vacation, therapy and good decisions all in one glass, you keep going. We were too stuffed to try the food, but honestly... the cocktails carried the night like Beyoncé at Coachella. If you go, prepare to accidentally have the time of your life. And if Chris is working, tip well. He's the reason you'll be stumbling out grinning like you just lived a whole rom-com. read more

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In a sea of K-town restaurants, this one is a sleeper hit, don't miss out! Truly loved all our dishes - especially recommend the Beef Tartare and Cheesy tteokbokki. Crispy mushrooms were also perfect. Finally, you must get the black sesame ice cream dessert, you can tell that it's made in house and the crunchy bits on top really tie it all together. read more

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Delicious modern Korean food with clearly labeled vegetarian dishes and mocktail versions available for all of their drinks. Food: -Hamachi Crudo $24 -Galbi Jjim $36 -Seafood Tofu Stew $26 -Burrata Tteokbokki $23 Drinks: -Old Seoul Fashion $20 -Eclipse $18 Dessert: -Matcha Panna cotta $12 -Mango Yuzu Cake $11 Our favorite was the Galbi Jjim. It was quite literally falling off the bone - so easy to chew and bite into with the perfect caramelized flavor. The Burrata Tteokbokki was also delicious, a very creamy & savory dish with the cutest octopus shaped sausages. Desserts were not too sweet, and we especially enjoyed the Matcha Panna Cotta topped with sesame brittle. Our server Emmeline was very kind and attentive. Highly recommend as a nice meal with a small group - everything is very shareable! read more

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Well decorated and spacious restaraunt! It gave off a cozy christmas vibe with the lights and leaves. The steak tartar had a bit of a twist to it, with asian chips to dip into it + pear slices. The burrato rice cake was very good. The cheese complemented the dish well. It had sausage, rice cake, onion, and mushrooms in it. I wish they kept the korean chopped cheese sliders on their menu- I really wanted to try that. read more

Seoul BAP - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped by Seoul BAP for dinner on a Saturday. They had a wide variety of food to choose from. Our server Kevin, was gracious enough to help us narrow down our options. We had the Korean Fried Chicken and Crispy Dumplings to start with. The crispy dumplings were unique as they were made of pork and kimchi with a lot of veggie. For mains, we had the Spicy Dubu Pork and Jajangmyeon. Both the dishes were excellent. My favorite was the Dubu Pork - it was perfectly marinated and sizzling. For dessert, we tried the Matcha Pana Cotta, it was so light and fluffy. The sesame brittle added that nutty crunchy flavor, The service was very good. Our server was very attentive and patient with us. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. read more

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Went here for dinner tonight with a friend and it was a good time to chill, eat and catch up. My favorite dish tonight was the burrata tteokbokki. read more

Seoul BAP - Burrata Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I've been here twice now and it's now one of my fav spots to sit at the bar and have a cocktail and bite with a friend. I got here on Friday for a 6:30pm reserv. It wasn't full but the bar was open and decided to sit there instead of a table. The bartender was cool and very helpful when it came to picking a cocktail. I had the Eclipse, a gorgeous cocktail and equally tasty. For grub, we shared the vegetable dumplings, the cast iron bulgogi. I definitely danced in my chair! The only thing I wasn't a fan of was purchasing a side of rice separately. Rice should definitely come with Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it and will be back! read more

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I came here with 5 friends on a Thursday night for 6:15pm reservation. The busboy was very nice when I arrived there at 6pm. He gave me the WiFi password after he received permission from the owner. Moreover, I was given a glass of cold water while I waited. The foods were delicious. Furthermore, we ordered enough to feel full after sharing all the dishes. The waiters kept refilling our glasses and gave us extra sauces. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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I honestly couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. Just when I thought Manhattan didn't have very good Korean restaurants this one comes to blow my mind. My friend ordered the $55 pre fixe menu for her birthday and they put her name on each menu which was so cute. The servers were very attentive and pleasant. The menu was family style and included four appetizers, four entrees, and two desserts. I especially loved the yuzu fish appetizer, the Korean fried chicken appetizer, the galbi jjim entree and the squid entree. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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We ate the sweet potato glass noodles and the beef bibimbap and it was SO delicious! The resturant isn't huge but we went right when they opened so it was empty. The resturant is cute, intimate, and dim. And the service is good there. I'd go again read more

Went to Seoul BAP for the first time for after work dinner & drinks. The food, drinks, service, and vibes were outstanding. Highly recommend the Old Seoul Fashioned - presentation was great and the smokiness lasted throughout. Crispy mushrooms, beef tartare, bulgogi, and galbi jjim were all phenomenal. Highly recommend and already planning on going back. read more

Recently went to Seoul Bap and I am not kidding when I tell you and it was the best modern Korean food I've had. The spacers is warm, modern with the perfect cozy, elevated vibe.We started with the burrata tteokbokki which was soft, chewy rice cakes in a spicy gochujang sauce, topped with creamy burrata that just melts into everything.Then the hamachi yuzu crudo was super fresh slices of fish with a bright citrusy yuzu kick and a clean, delicate finish. The japchae with crispy shimeji mushrooms--perfectly chewy noodles, slightly sweet and savory, with those mushrooms adding the best crunch. Of course, had to get the bibimbap with a fried egg with warm rice, seasoned veggies, and that runny yolk bringing it all together. And the Fuji apple and Yama salad--light, refreshing, a little sweet, and the perfect balance to everything else. If you love Korean food, this spot is absolutely worth trying. read more

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Seoul BAP distinguishes itself in the saturated ktown scene by offering a truly unique menu that goes beyond the standard Korean fare. What we got: - Galbijjim (5/5) - The star of the night! The meat was incredibly tender and melted in the mouth, easily one of the best I've ever had. - Hamachi Crudo (3.75/5) - A decent appetizer with a nice tangy gochugaru sauce pairing and refreshing clementine. However, the fish was unfortunately warmer and a bit too fishy for a crudo. - Beef Tartare (3.75/5) - Super cute presentation! Loved the crunch of the shrimp chip pairing, but like the crudo, the beef was a little too warm and lacked the fresh, cool taste I prefer. The Burrata Tteokbokki (4.25/5) - Very good! The burrata addition was fantastic, but the rating took a small hit because the rice cakes had an inconsistent texture; some were perfect, while others were slightly undercooked making it harder. Overall, the restaurant succeeds in standing apart through creative dishes and presentation, especially with its must order Galbijjim. read more

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