Was lucky enough to stop here during the Fridays on Carnegie event. Very cozy, small, homey inside. My brother and I tried the Korean pancake with veggies, and the chicken kimbap. Both were fantastic. Staff was super kind and attentive. Excited to come back for a full meal read more

This was a really great spot! I had the beef Galbi and a Beef Bulgogi egg roll, both of which were quite enjoyable. Service was good too, nothing to complain about there. Just good vibes all around, and fantastic BBQ. Definitely would recommend! read more

Dont be fooled by the exterior or the small plain dining area, the bbq tofu and assorted kimchi apps were delicious. The servers were very friendly and the food came quick and hot to our table! read more

Small hole in the wall type restaurant serving up some delicious Korean food! With very limited seating it is recommended to reserve ahead but we were lucky walking in for dinner. Service was prompt and food came out on a sizzling skillet. We started out with a tempura shrimp kimbap which was a first for me. It was really good. I got the beef bulgogi for dinner that came with a small side of white rice. I enjoyed the sweet and savory flavor of the bulgogi. The beef was very tender. We were a little confused toward the end of our meal as no one came back to check on us and were looking for a box and the check. After getting up to grab someone, we learned that you pay at the register. Needless to say we never got a container. Great food! Would just like to see consistency in service through the meal, not just at the beginning. read more

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Great experience from the beginning to the end. Waitress was helpful with our questions and the food wqs really good. Spice is not missing and the heat is intense once you go above 5, just an FYI! read more

The food was delightful. We had the chicken yaki mandu for an app and the Beef Ramen and pork belly bibimbap for main, all very delicious. They heat (spice) it to your liking, we did a 2 and a 5 to test and it was pretty on. The sauces were very good as well. The food comes to the table very temp hot, so take caution when eating...the great thing is your food will not go cold in the stone bowls :) The place is very cozy, so not a place for a serious conversation with someone, very chill atmosphere. We brought some wine and they provided the wine glasses. All of the staff were so sweet and warm and wanted to ensure we enjoyed our experience. We will definitely be back!! read more

Tried this place coming in with high expectations due to the reviews. The restaurant was small with only about 8-10 tables and filled up quickly after opening. The side dishes and the kimchi pancake were the best parts of the meal. The main dishes seemed rushed or just not traditional compared to Korean dishes I've had in the past. What the website advertises is not what we received, but I'm not complaining because it was visually much better than the photos. Not as tasty as what I was expecting. read more

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Seoul is one of my favorite places. It comes out hot. The flavors are amazing. I love the fresh sides. My favorite is the chicken bulgogi! read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Chicken Bulgogi and Ramen bowl - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Truth be told, there really isn't a Korean food scene here in PGH. The new Seoul Korean BBQ and also Golden Pig in Cecil now are the only "south" side locations that offer up this cuisine. Overall service is great and everyone is friendly and helpful. The lady chef also comes out to speak and ask how things are, making sure any feedback is used to improve their offerings and to make future visits more enjoyable for their patrons. Food-wise. Two favorites stand out to me: The bibimbap, a mix of rice, vegetables and your choice of protein in a hot stone sizzling pot topped with a fried egg. The seafood pancake (aka Haemul-Jeon) is a savory mix of seafood that is also placed on a sizzling plate. To top it off, the accompaniments (banchan sides of kimchi, picked radish and cucumbers plus 3 sauces) and the brewed corn tea really round out the meal. I have been back several times and enjoy coming here. read more

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Amazing, flavorful food with very generous helpings. The owner is very personable and took the time to talk with me and my friend. All staff is very helpful and kind, especially when you're not sure what to get. Relatively small, but everyone has enough room as to where you don't feel cramped and it's a welcoming atmosphere. Totally recommend this place if you want authentic, great food. read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Bibimbap with included sides to add. - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Came here on a Wednesday evening in December. The restaurant was super busy, but the employees were working really hard to clear tables as they became available. We didn't have to wait too long for a table for two, maybe 10 mins. I ordered the kimchi jjigae because it was cold and soup sounded good. The soup came out really fast and the bowl was piping hot and filled with so much cabbage. There were a few small pieces of pork but I felt like it was 90% cabbage. The flavor of the broth was amazing and the spice was there. I wish they came by more to fill my water and give more napkins because I finished mine pretty fast, but again, they were really busy. It came with the perfect amount of rice on the side. There were four different banchans and they were all great. Would come back to try a different dish. read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Kimchi jjigae - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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Waiters kept laughing at myself and my girlfriend trying to to enjoy our meal. They were very rude. Food was meh. Better off trying a different place. read more

If you have been contemplating trying this place .. just do it! We did and where not disappointed (sorry I did not snap pics of the food but it was all delicious!) The staff is so friendly .. you can tell its family ran. We did have to wait for a table... but def worth waiting for. Off the menu - we got #14,15 and the beef fried rice...all at different heat level. They bring you the sides as shareable as well as the sauces -- teriyaki was my fav! You just have to try it! Support local business at a great restaurant! read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Seoul continues to be one of the greatest restaurants we've found in the greater Pittsburgh area. Service is always fast, even when they are slammed. And the food...my god the food. The Kimbap is fantastic, the ramen is killer, and don't even get me started on the Short Ribs (my go to every time we're there.) Only thing to watch out for is they do NOT mess around with their spice levels, so be careful with that. I got a seven and it was too much, but a six was just right (and while I am white, I do have a higher spice tolerance). Overall, love this place and will continue to come back over and over again. read more

We wanted to try something new and I felt like Korean. We looked on Yelp to find a close place on our way home. We decided to try Seoul Korean BBQ since it got good reviews and it was on our way home. I'll start with the positives. The waiter was nice when he took our order and gave us our check. The food runners were very nice. I really liked the bulgogi egg roll. It tasted really good but it was crazy greasy. Now for the stuff that we felt was just ok. My husband had the bulgogi beef fried rice bowl. He liked it and thought it was good beef. I got the bulgogi beef bent box with cucumber and spinach sides. I love bulgogi and wanted to really like it but thought it was just ok. I was not a fan of the chicken Mandi (dumpling). It was sold as a rock and had an odd flavor. I wanted to like it better than I did. Just thought it was ok sadly. read more

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The seafood pancake and dinner boxes were delicious and had a great flavor. The kimchi jjigae (heat level 3/10) was much spicier than expected and did not have a traditional jjigae flavor. The service was much slower than other places than I am used to, but that is also why they have reservations and not walk-in. read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - dinner box, kimchi jjigae - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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A good Korean restaurant in Carnegie, Pennsylvania? No. It's a great Korean restaurant in Carnegie Pennsylvania. Great service. Great food. Solid value. If you ever wanted to give Korean food a try or if you've eaten it many times - this is a terrific restaurant all around. It's a small and cozy dining room - so you may want to go ahead and make a reservation on a Friday or Saturday night? I would not recommend this restaurant for large groups from what I've seen? But for two people or four people it's great. Try the dinner box - with your favorite sides and sauces. Loved it. read more

The BEST Gochujang (spicy red sauce) house made! Be ready for top of your head to sweat deliciousness and tofu (house made) was flash fried (like agedsshi tofu) - melts in your mouth The Bibimap- real Dolsot (stayed hot the whole meal) Green tea or bori-cha is served in restaurants theme colors of black and red painted, iron kettles, with iron cups and saucers again, the difference in keeping the consumable warm- wow! They can make the pancake gluten free, which you can get veg, kimchi or seafood (if you like seafood it's really good) Soups and other delectable traditional dishes were ordered by other diners. Parking is at a premium, advise making a reservation, at least on the weekends, they had to politely turn people away because they were full with reservations, this place is understandably sought after. Take out is another option. Owners are really nice, staff is friendly and helpful. Ambience is modern clean lines lots of red, black and gray with black drawn curtains to create an intimate dining experience. You cash out at the register. Come hungry! The food is fresh and portions generous. read more

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Do it! The restaurant is on the main drag of Carnegie. Parking is on the side or on-street parking. The entrance is on the side of the building. The ambience is small but cozy. The food is amazing. Huge portions. The service was pretty good for a full house. They do ask what your spicy level is 0-10. We will definitely be back again! read more

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There is a reason all the Yelp Elites give 5 Stars. I am not going to repeat them here. If you are looking at this review, plug the address in the GPS and go. You just stumble on a great secret. read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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This hole in the wall, hidden gem in Carnegie is our go-to date night spot and place to take adventurous eater friends. Everything on the menu is amazing. My husband loves the Beef Bulgogi, and I usually get my fav shrimp dinner box. Be careful to get a zero if you canny handle heat (even a 1 is hot!)!! Make a reservation or go early. It fill up quickly especially on weekends, since there's only 10 tables. It's worth the wait, if you don't make a reservation though. It's also BYOB. Run don't walk to this family owned Korean treasure in the Burgh! read more

Really good food! BYO is always a plus. We would have liked plates for our appetizers which were very good, but messy. Be careful with the spice levels, their 5 is not a typical 5! Service is nice, but a little read more

Absolutely Everything about this place is fantastic. This is probably the best Korean food I've ever had. The steamed Mandu was fresh, stuffed and tasty. The owner was extremely friendly and took great care of me and my son. We will definitely be back! read more

The food is really good! There were four of us, we each ordered a different dish with a different heat level! Excellent! We'll definitely return! The staff is friendly and professional! The space is small but its fun. It's also BYOB! read more

Delicious Korean food! Highly recommend making a reservation because the restaurant is very small with only a few tables. It is a casual atmosphere, with the waiters in more formal attire to match the quality of the food. I ordered the Bulgogi with beef and it was very delicious! I asked for a level 4 of spice, which I thought was a nice level of heat without overwhelming the rest of the dish. The beef was tender and seasoned with a BBQ marinade and pepper, tasty by itself and with the veggies. The veggies were onions, beans, and carrots cooked until soft. I would have liked more green beans and carrots, as it was heavily onion, but still tasted great. I also really liked the sesame seeds sprinkled on top to add a crunchy subtle flavor. The dish also comes with a side of rice for you to mix in. Portions are large enough that I was only able to eat half, giving me enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Prices are a bit expensive, but the quantity and quality of the meal makes it worth it! read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

This place was fantastic. It's a small space with a very small kitchen, but the place was run by a very friendly staff who seemed to have a good rapport with each other and with their regulars. I ordered takeout, but they were churning out delicious looking Korean food in earthenware crocks and cast iron platters at the restaurant. It all looked optimized to ensure every dish was still piping hot and delicious by the time it got to the table. Everything we ordered was extremely well made and well presented. We ordered a spicy level 7 (out of 10) on a few dishes, and they achieved that heat by adding finely diced fresh chiles to our dishes. That was a nice touch that made it easy to temper the heat for those who wanted to. All-in-all, this was an excellent find in an unexpected section of Carnegie. read more

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We were so excited to try this place. You have to make reservation because it it so small inside. All of the people working there were delightful. Our two top table was so cramped so that made it tough. The food was good but my biggest complaint is that I ordered chicken and they gave me pork. I should've said something, but I didn't. I don't really like pork, but it would've been a bigger issue if I had dietary or religious restrictions and couldn't have pork but I guess in that case I would've said something. All in all it was a good experience and I would definitely recommend trying this place. We will go back to try other things on the menu. And by the way, it is BYOB. read more

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Just delicious! It's a bit small inside but we were able to get a table for two on a Friday night and the place was always packed. Very attentive service and the food was outstanding. I loved my pork belly rice bowl. The beef ramen bowl was so flavorful too. While we aren't the most experienced Korean food eaters, this has inspired us to eat it more regularly. Glad we decided to go here and surely will be back! read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Pork belly rice bowl - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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I recently had the pleasure of dining here. I'd wanted to try it for quite some time. It was a good as I was hoping it would be. I went with an Asian friend who is well traveled and can be somewhat dismissive about Pittsburgh's offerings but even Mr. Picky enjoyed his meal. The heat levels were accurate. The portions were good and the food was great. We had the dumplings and bulgogi. Service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is small and filled up quickly on a rainy weekday night. read more

Hidden gem for sure! Value for money and generous portions. This place hits the spot! Owners and staff are very friendly and nice. If you're dining with a big group then make sure to call a head. This place only has a few tables. read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

I wish I would have heard about this place sooner. Not a fancy place. BYOB which is great. Service was excellent. The food was so good. My husband and I shared two apps. Chicken steamed dumplings, kimchi pancake then for our main dish we had Bibimbap with chicken and Bulgogi with beef. The food was outstanding. We can't wait to return! read more

I love everything about this place -5 stars all day. Added bonus - BYOB!!! Beef Bibimbap - best I've had - love it. Tip- make reservations- not many seats so fills up quickly read more

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This place is so good that I find myself daydreaming about it sometimes. I'm working on trying everything on the menu. So far, I have enjoyed everything. Great people too. read more

Super yummy. I was very impressed with how flavorful and well made everything was! The owner is very nice and even asked us if we enjoyed our food. If you love the taste of sesame oil, this place sure knows how to use it well. Every time I want to remember a perfect balance of umami, I think of this place even after many months. Their mandu is also perfectly crispy. There's also some really cool posters in the bathroom with a bunch of korean movies :) read more

Seoul Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Cannot state how good the food at this place is! The owner is such a nice person and a superb chef! It fills up, fast, so make a reservation. And, if you've never had Korean-spice before - go easy until you're used to the level. read more

This place is incredible. It's the best Korean food I've had in a long time. The staff is really friendly and accommodating. Negatives: the ambience leaves a little bit to be desired, and the dumplings are a little pricey considering you only get 4 for $8.00. Haven't tried Korean food and not sure what to order? I recommend the spicy ramen soup with pork belly, and if spicy isn't your thing definitely try the Bibimbap or Bulgogi, most of the dishes are customizable with your choice of protein so you can chose beef, shrimp, veggies, etc. Please note: I wish they would update their website, their full menu isn't listed on there. If you order from their online menu you're missing a lot of what they have to offer. See photos of the in restaurant menu on here (Yelp). read more

Surprisingly tasty authentic KBBQ and tofu soup dishes. Chef is Korean, with all others helpers non-Korean. Food prep is slow but good. Place is tiny, so not very well set for romantic outing, but also well-kept and no bbq mess in the dining area. :-) We really enjoyed the visit, even though we ended up being rushed due to a planned viewing after the meal. The staff took care of our time constraint and packed up our meal well. We just missed some of the side dishes. Next time! read more

Really wanted to rate this place higher, but lackluster food and service lowered the rating for me. We had reservations for 5 people on a Saturday night for my father in law's birthday. The place was busy and things started out on the right foot! Our orders were taken promptly but everything went downhill from there. We ordered a kimchi pancake for an appetizer, which was tasty but much spicier than others I've had before. After receiving our app, we didn't get our main entrees for 1.5 hours... to top it off, my husband was served his bibimbap an hour in, but moments later, the food runner came and took it away, saying they made it the wrong spice level. We watched tables that came in an hour after us receiving their dinners and getting smiling service. The servers were actively ignoring us. We'd look at them and wave them over, but they would scurry away. About a half hour into the wait, a server took my father in law's water glass, and simply never brought another back until we brought it up multiple times. Finally when the food came, it was all just okay. The beef bulgogi was okay, and the bibimbap lacked a lot of flavor. There were no apologies or acknowledgment of the wait or the actively ignoring us, even when we called people over. I'll stick to other Korean places in the city. read more

Can't recommend Seoul enough! It is a small establishment so reservations are recommended, but walk-ins and takeout are welcome. The restaurant is warm and inviting while the staff follows this vibe. This was our first visit, but we will be back soon! The food is fresh, plentiful, and delicious! read more

How Carnegie is hot bed of amazing international cuisines I don't know but I'm glad it is! Seoul is a small locally owned place with amazing made from scratch dishes. One thing to note is that they now take reservations and have expanded their hours so they are now open several weeknights as well (my most recent visit was on a Tuesday)!. If you plan to visit I definitely recommend making the reservation because of how busy they always seem to be. Even on a Tuesday night there were only two tables available most of the time we were there. I've been there about eight times now and basically everything I've ever tried has been delicious. I think my favorites, though, are the lettuce wraps for an appetizer and the pork Bibimbap. Entrees are served with a variety of sauces and your choice of sides. Sides include potatoes, spinach, kimchi and kimchi cucumbers. They are the best kimchi cucumbers I've ever had. I could seriously eat a whole bowl of them and would come back just for them. Service is always attentive and even when packed food seems to come fairly quickly. Overall a an amazing place for a meal that' I highly recommend. read more