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    Seoul Pocha

    4.4 (158 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Bibimbap
    Elizabeth S.

    Fantastic food. Great selection of Korean classics. Everything came quickly and hot and fresh and was delicious! I especially recommend the potato corn dog! Yum! The waitstaff were friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

    S2. Padak
    Nicole C.

    Looove this place. one of our new favorites. the sweet potato glass noodle dish was so good. i don't remember the names of what we ordered, but everything was amazing. can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu.

    Melona dessert cocktail
    Mabel T.

    Coming from California, I struggled to find any restaurants in Gainesville that matched the taste and quality of food I was used to. Upon walking in, this restaurant gave the same vibes as the usual korean bars you'd find in Cali, it made me feel right at home. First of all, the service was amazing. The hostess explained to menu to my boyfriend and I very well, gave recommendations on what was popular, and answered any questions we had. She was very knowledgeable about the dishes and enthusiastic. The different employees all came over checking in periodically to ask if the food was good and seeing if we needed anything else. They were also all friendly and hilarious. My boyfriend got the padak (korean fried chicken) and it came with two sauces. The yellow one was so good! The padak here tasted even better than the ones I've had in Cali, which says a lot because Cali has a ton of KFC. The hostess wasn't lying when she said they had the best fried chicken in town. The portion of it was a lot! It was enough to share with about 4 people. My boyfriend ate about half of it though because it was so good. Their Spicy Jjampong (Spicy Seafood Noodles) was AMAZING. It was so flavorful and the portion was sooo big. I could've shared it with my boyfriend and we both would've been full from it. They're very generous with the seafood in it as well. There was A LOT of clam, octopus, shrimp, and two mussels. The mussels tasted so good! It also stayed hot for so long, as it sat there for about ten minutes while I ate the padak and it was still steaming hot when I finally ate it. Lastly, their dessert cocktails are amazing as well. We got their Melona one, and my boyfriend typically doesn't like Melon flavored things, but he ended up drinking like 80% of my cocktail-- that's how good it was. Overall, if you're looking for authentic korean food, big portions, good vibes, and amazing service, come here. This is the one spot that's a MUST TRY in Gainesville. EDIT: also, we were struggling to pack our food at the end (the jjampong) and they helped us do it and even gave tips on how to do it cleanly !!

    Seoul KFC
    Therese T.

    Food 2/5: we ordered the okonomiyaki, Korean fried chicken, marinade pork. The okonomiyaki was very dry. I was really looking forward to it however it was honestly very disappointing. The Korean fried chicken was cooked well and had a good crunch on it, but the flavor was very much on the ketchup side, which I didn't really like. The pork was Marinated very well however it was on the chewer side. Overall, food was a little disappointing. Service 2/5 the service was not good. Our server was unattended, put in the wrong order, never came to the table so that we can ask him questions or to request other things. I ended up flagging down a server that was not at our table because our server was nowhere to be found. Ambiance 5/5 very nicely decorated place. It is a nicer restaurant that you can go on a date too however, I wouldn't really recommend it as the quality of the food and the quality of service is subpar.

    First time here! Food, drinks, service, and ambience all just what one would hope for. Got the Veggie Bibimbap!

    Chan N.

    We ordered jjambbong, japchae, and spicy pork, and everything was excellent. This was our second visit, and once again we were very satisfied. The food is flavorful, portions are generous, and the service is consistent. We will definitely be coming back again.

    Spicy octopus dumplings
    Lauren T.

    This place had good reviews and we've wanted to try it for a while. After our experience, I will never be going back. The most regrettable part of our experience was the service. Our server is the one who actually sat us, in a table at the very front of the restaurant, which makes it even more notable that somehow she completely forgot about us. She then sat another table in the back. She passed us and said she'd be right over with waters. She poured waters. Made eye contact with my husband. Then walked right past us to the table she sat after us with the waters. She took their order. 15 minutes passed. We were getting ready to leave when she walked past us, looked at our table, and suddenly gasped and apologized for "completely forgetting" us. She asked if we were ready to order. We were hungry and it was late, so we ordered. I wish we hadn't. She then got a message on her phone, pulled it out to look at it, and apologized (seriously?). She put our orders in. Another table was walking up to her to place their order, because apparently our's was not a unique experience. Sometime later, we got our waters. My husband had also gotten a soju cocktail. He asked about it, and she said they were busy but they were working on it. After a short time, my pork jeyuk came out. I was looking around because any other Korean restaurant I've ever eaten at, the dishes come with rice and kimchee dishes. Several minutes passed and I could not catch our server. When she did come back to the dining room she had two rice bowls and the kimchee. She told my husband his was coming soon. At this point, we still hadn't had the dumplings or corn dog which were ordered as appetizers... then several minutes passed with his rice getting cold before the other three items came out together. The spicy octopus dumplings were not spicy whatsoever, if the correct ones were actually ordered because they have a non-spicy version too. It was unclear if they just weren't steamed long enough or sat in the window, but they were cold and tasted like they were just out of the freezer section. The corndog wasn't super hot or cheese melted. Our dishes looked good, and they were just okay. The pork jeyuk was a bit oily and tasted like they went overboard with the white pepper. The pork and squid bulgogi had decent flavor, but had jalapeños (not typically in Korean food) and some of the squid was chewy. Overall, just not very authentic. As we're eating, we again ask about the soju cocktail. Our server says they were busy but she'll just go make it. When she comes back, she apologizes and says the other girl forgot to make it and chuckles... but says she'll "try to get a discount" since it came nearly at the end of our meal. Check comes. No discount... at this point we just want to pay and leave. When she comes back for the check, she apologizes again and says she couldn't get the discount but we can have a free packaged ice cream. Our overall experience had been so poor at this point we just wanted to leave. Needless to say, this was the one and only time we will eat here.

    S5. Spicy Squid and Pork Bulgogi S4. Stir-Fried Smoky Brisket

    Great service and the food was amazing! The portion sizes are also big and the average person will definitely have enough for more than one meal.

    K-Style Popcorn Chicken
    Jonathan D.

    Recomend coming here, the food is perfect for all levels of spice and flavor lovers. The Service is fast and nice. Very great place with a karaoke rooms for parties. You Should definitely come!

    Spicy Squid and Pork Bulgogi
    Maddy W.

    Recently tried this place and it lived up to the hype. It's easily the best Korean place you'll find in Gainesville. The Korean fried chicken (padak) is a flavor-packed with an insane crunch and just the right amount of spice. A messy, but totally worth-it experience--maybe not ideal for a first date. It's the first dish I've ever ordered where gloves is the utensil it's served with. The spicy squid and pork bulgogi stole the show for me, with perfectly tender meat and a bold, satisfying blend of spices. The place's exterior may be deceiving, but the food is worth it. The quantity of food for the price is also a steal!! The attentive wait staff enhance the overall experience as well which is always a plus.

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    Great food! Excellent service! Glad KBBQ is in Gainesville. Only complaint is that it is on the pricier side.

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    Our server was amazing and very helpful with picking dishes. The ambiance was welcoming and the restaurant/restroom was clean.

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    5 months ago

    The food was great and the server was very nice. I would 100% recommend if you're hungry at night.

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    6 months ago

    The place failed the State health inspection. So, if your health is important to you, maybe reconsider.

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    Great place to eat and hangout with friends. The service was great, would definitely come again.

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    Great food, nice size portions and great service! The kimchi is house made, we bought some to take home

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    They have good popcorn chicken. Nice service and clean enviroment. I come here when I travel to Florida. I'll be back

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    4.1(358 reviews)
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    That sushi boat was rockin! But really, this was hands down some of the best sushi I've had in GNV…read more A great spot for an anniversary, birthday, any big celebration, or just a chill night out with friends. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and tables for big parties and small ones. Big fan of the sushi boat - there's a classic sushi boat option and a signature boat. I would highly recommend going for the signature as their speciality rolls are to die for! Great value for the amount of sushi you get. Plenty for a party of 2. 2 spotlights were the surf n' turf and Godzilla. Love this place! 5 big stars

    Listen, the decor in here is incredible. It's cute, it's curated, it's everything a mood board is…read moresupposed to be. The staff? Beautiful people. Attentive. Great energy. But you can't eat the wallpaper. I'm looking at this chicken and I'm confused. I thought we were doing something sophisticated, but they brought out those boneless nuggets you find in the back of the freezer at 2:00 AM. Then they hit it with a drizzle of ketchup like it's a consolation prize. This isn't Korean Fried Chicken; it's a school lunch with a passport. It's dishonest. Then you got the pork belly. I don't know if this pig was an athlete or if it's just been sitting back there since the grand opening, but it's got the texture of a pink eraser. I'm chewing and chewing, just waiting for a flavor that never shows up. My jaw is doing a full-body workout. I didn't come here for a survival mission, I came here for a snack. And please, watch yourself when you pull up. There is a pothole in the lot that looks like a portal to another dimension. An asteroid literally made a home in front of the building. If you hit that thing, your car is staying there forever. The service is elite and the chairs are nice, but the kitchen is confused. It's style over substance. Take a picture for the 'gram, say hi to the nice server, and then go get a burger somewhere else. Don't do this to your suspension or your stomach.

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    I ordered with uber eats and the food carries very well, the bun bo hue tastes really good and is…read morepackaged considerately.

    Overall, our experience was fine. We ordered the pork belly boa buns, which were definitely…read moreamazing. The boa buns were soft, the pork was cooked perfectly, and the hoisin sauce at the bottom of the bun was amazing. There were vegetables on top, including cucumbers that tasted sweet and carrots. The vegetables were fresh and tasted great with everything else. We also ordered the crab Rangoon which I personally really liked. I don't like fish, and this crab Rangoon must have had a large amount of cream cheese base. I personally really enjoyed it since the crab wasn't very prominent. The filling was creamy, the Rangoon was crunchy, and the sweet and spicy sauce it came with made a perfect combo. For our meal, we ordered the chicken pad Thai. Unfortunately, it didn't really meet our expectations. The pad Thai was sitting on top of a sauce at the bottom, which tasted like a hoisin sauce base. The taste was very minimal, which was disappointing. The noodles were soft, almost like they were overcooked. The chicken was cooked well and lightly seasoned (which worked perfectly for the pad Thai). The vegetables on top of the pad Thai were also very fresh and you could tell they were freshly cut. The lack of peanut/pad thai taste was the most disappointing part that unfortunately lost it for us. The service was good. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted and were able to select our own table. The inside is decently small, with around 8 tables.

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