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    Seoul Kitchen

    4.3 (158 reviews)
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    Good for kids

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    Robin L.

    Ive been wanting to try this for several years and never got around to it. Heard amazing things about it. Honestly I was a little disappointed. The owner was super nice we were the only ones in there I won't say we were ignored but I wouldn't say she necessarily rolled out the red carpet either. It was confusing to us if we ordered upfront or if we should take a seat she didn't really instruct us on what to do how to order etc. I thought the food and the flavors were really good but not worth the price anymore. Portion size is pretty small especially for the price. We had bulgogi and a beef bibimbap . The bibimbap was $17, but the bulgogi was $25 and def not worth it. I'm certainly glad I got to try it but I'm not sure I would be back at least not on a regular basis. If I could give half stars it would actually be 3 1/2 but I had to round up to 4.

    Ramen ( Large) and Bibimbap with Beef

    Seoul kitchen is one of my favorite spots in Newburgh. If you're looking for a home-cooked, authentic Korean restaurant, this is the place. The owner is so sweet, and helps you learn how to enjoy the cuisine as it's intended. The back porch is always a great spot to enjoy your meal with friends when the weather is nice.

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    Danesh I.

    I wouldn't peg Liberty Street in Newburgh, NY as a place where I'd find one of the best Korean meals I've tried, but here we are. On the corner of Liberty and Spring sits a wonderful establishment serving up delicious and authentic Korean fare at very reasonable prices. I've walked and driven past Seoul Kitchen countless times but never had a chance to try their food, but I'm glad I finally did. Family owned and operated, this is as homey a place as you can find anywhere. The decor is minimal but welcoming and the backyard is the stuff of dreams. I dined solo and loved every moment and every bite sitting outside on a perfect 70 something day with a nice breeze to keep things comfortable. The kimchi dumplings and seaweed rolls are a must and they there's plenty of vegetarian, seafood, and meat options to choose from for entrees. I opted for the eel over rice, which I loved, but I can see myself trying something new and loving it when I get around to trying it. The owner was very kind and helpful and it was so nice to have her tear a few perilla leaves off a plant and add it to my entree because it took things to a whole other level. Asian fare that isn't for American palettes is hard to come by in the Hudson Valley, so it's a real blessing to have a place like Seoul Kitchen, which offers guests the warmth, generosity and comfort of well cooked Korean food so close by. Highly recommended!

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    Joseph F.

    This place would deserve a five just for the fact that while I was there it was only one person who greeted me took my order and served me all the while smiling and keeping up a light conversation until my food arrived. The food was fantastic. I have maybe been to nine or ten other ramen shops and my experience in most was greasy, overly salted broth. Not the case here. Although a little salty it did not overpower it and there was NO GREASE at all in the very tasty broth. I ordered the vegetable ramen and the kimchi pan fried dumpling and both were great. It's a small but neatly kept place I guessing when it is closer to dinner hour she isn't working alone because there is indoor and outdoor seating for maybe forty people. If you're nearby and want to try some really well made ramen, in my opinion, this is probably the best choice within 25 miles

    Kimchi Dumpling

    This place is amazing! The lady who runs it is super sweet and the food is so delicious and authentic. The ambiance was very calm and relaxed. 100% would recommend this place to anyone looking for good Korean food.

    Pork ramen.

    Finally got to try Seoul Kitchen and it was really good. Tried the pork ramen and kimchi dumplings. Both were excellent. Especially loved the kimchi dumplings. Great portions for the price too. Sat outside in the lovely backyard patio. Excellent personal service.

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    Chunsoon L.

    COVID-19 UPDATE: Seoul Kitchen is a gem, and provides an eclectic lil "spice" to our diverse city! Without this quaint, unassuming corner spot right across from Washington's HQ, our neighborhood would lose something special. Korea has been called the "Land of Morning Calm," and indeed Seoul Kitchen - with its dark wood benches and ancient scrolls on the walls - provides a nurturing spot of refuge for all of us in the Hudson Valley. For the past 9 months, Hee-Won has been faithfully making each piping hot dish for her customers, even when not allowed to seat them - During those times when indoor seating was banned, she has been happy to bring the orders curbside, or will even deliver the food herself if she has the time (and if the grubhub driver will take too long). She's a force of Nature and she stops at nothing to feed her customers! PLEASE help Hee-Won keep the lights on as we endure the "last gasp" of this pandemic before the vaccines do their job! Call the restaurant directly to place an order, or if you must- she's on grubhub! The restaurants make considerably less on grubhub orders (after the fees she sometimes breaks even, which is crazy) - but Hee-Won is available for ALL her hungry customers and she appreciates all support! Thank you to the Newburgh community, for helping our small businesses stay alive -- and MOKJA!

    Ms. Heewon was one of the sweetest ladies I've met ! She made her food with love ! The taste and flavor was amazing ! I had the spicy pork ramen I will definitely be back to pay her a visit

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    Amy C.

    All in all, solid 4 stars, and would come back again. Ambience: Came here late August evening for dinner, no dining in yet due to Covid-19. You wouldn't know there's outdoor dining unless you walked inside through the back. The restaurant felt very homey like I've walked into someone's grandparents place, and grandma is cooking. The outside area is the cutest and coziest place with hanging string lights. It was pretty and made it super relaxing on a quiet night. Staff: there were only 2 people working when we arrived. Unsure if both are owner. But 1000% agreed with other reviewers on the cute lady who cooks/prepares the food once we placed the order. Incredibly friendly and very cute. Food: ordered the kimchi dumplings, seaweed roll, and tofu pot. Gave us brown rice which made it healthier. All items were freshly cooked. 1. The kimchi dumpling were good, though wished it had even more kimchi in the filling. 2. Seaweed roll was very unique and tasty; it's japchae wrapped inside a sheet of seaweed and then flash fried. Crunchy on the outside, soft and spicy on the inside. Yum. Best of all, both the dumplings and the roll are homemade. Would get both again. 3. Lastly, I was incorrectly expecting the typical soondubu soft tofu stew; however, seems I have ordered a different type of soup because the tofu wasn't quite the soft tofu and the soup was closer to a ramen broth.

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    Great Authentic Korean Food. Nice owner. Reminds me of my visits to Seoul and Busan South Korea.

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    Delicious and warm atmosphere, I felt like I was being fed by a friend or family. Lots of vegetarian options too. Special place

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