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    4.8 (276 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM
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    Japchae
    Rosita Z.

    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.

    Anya R.

    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

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    Keo S.

    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.

    Minna C.

    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!

    Korean Fried Chicken. $20. Alright. Get the fried mushrooms instead
    Glenn C.

    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.

    Korean fried chicken
    Caitlin K.

    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!

    Vee B.

    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.

    Corn cheese
    Maggie B.

    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.

    Beef tartare
    Huiwen C.

    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.

    Tyler R.

    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.

    Aanchal V.

    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.

    Black sesame ice cream
    Wendy W.

    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.

    Matcha Panna Cotta, Mango Yuzu Cake
    Stephanie C.

    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!

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    Seoul BAP - korean - Updated May 2026

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