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Stopped in for burrito week and enjoyed two to-go burritos. As expected, it was packed so if you want food quickly I'd recommend calling it in prior. The burritos were bulgogi with rice and the best veggies inside. Plus, they had sauce and I loved that it was wrapped in tortilla and nori. We enjoy the cafe drinks, like the matcha. The Public Market is always a fun spot to people watch while you wait for your food too. Give this a try if you have a Korean craving.
We got a couple matchas. They were good. Service was quick. I live the San market. We found a table and sat for a bit. It was a busy day.
Tasty Korean fusion spot inside of the Santa Barbara Public Market (a food hall downtown). The prices are bit on the more expensive side but the portions are big. I ordered the Seoul Sizzle Rice with bulgogi, and my husband had the bulgogi melt. The bulgogi was flavorful and the rice was a fried rice mixed with kimchi and cheese; it comes with lettuce wraps, seaweed, and a side of Banchan. It was good but definitely ok the heavier side and could be shared between 2 people. My husband said the bulgogi melt was one of the best Korean fusion sandwiches that he's had - it came with a side of fries which were pretty good.
First time trying their bulgogi and spicy chicken gilgeori toasts. Both were covered in too much sauce, but overall they were pretty good. For the price and quality, this spot is pretty decent if you're craving Korean street food.
Went here TWICE, and they messed up my order TWICE. Person behind the register was pretty rude (1st time), staff who remade my drink was nice. Coffees are okay. Matchas are not good. It's very grainy and overpriced for the quality of the matcha and coffee. I wouldn't recommend coming here. The second time I've come here, they made me a bulgogi melt, which my friends have been here numerous of times and had the same dish. I thought it was weird the sandwich was not toasted or anything, and it was just soggy. My friends who have gotten this multiple times told me it's supposed to be toasted, so I brought it back to have it toasted. I wasn't expecting a full remake, rather just for it to be toasted, but I was met with rudeness from the server saying "it's brioche, it's supposed to be like that and not toasted." I feel like I should've been offered a remake, or at the least it being retoasted and some accountability taken, but unfortunately not. I won't be coming back here again.
Love their food and location in the fun and vibrant Public Market Customer Service is wonderful , a big reason to go back, upbeat, kind, friendly The few dishes we've tried so far have been delicious, lunch or dinner this my favorite at the market Their Mac is my favorite in town
I always love finding a great new matcha place, so I was so excited to try them on a day trip to Santa Barbara. Matcha is everywhere, but there's a big difference between match and GOOD matcha. And their matcha is GOOD matcha. Really enjoyed their strawberry matcha. It was my first time getting matcha where it was actually in the foam, and while I stirred it a bit to get the strawberry mixed in, having the matcha foam really escalated the flavor of the drink. Husband tried one of their brownies and LOVED it. Not too much seating, but the bar seating was perfect for us. Will definitely have to stop by for another matcha next time we're at the Public Market.
Wasn't sure what to eat at the Public Market, and decided to get some Korean food :-) and wow, what a great surprise! The chicken sandwich was great, and they give you a generous amount of seasoned fries. The pesto noodles came with lots of mushroom and I added the pork belly bites. It was a little bit greasy towards the end, and a little bland if you don't add the gojujang. But it was great with gojujang, definitely get a bottle of gojujang when you pick up your food. The price of the food is very reasonable. And when I saw the matcha brownie, I just had to get it! It was $7 (a little pricey) but it was a nice treat. It was very matcha-y. I would come back! Didn't check out their drinks menu, maybe next time!
In the Santa Barbara area and looking for great matcha... I highly recommend Seoulmate Kitchen -as their Strawberry Cream Matcha (see my pic) was creamy, perfect sweetness and very memorable for me. Had the Matcha blonde brownie and it had a subtle matcha flavor, good density and satisfied my sweet craving. For lunch, I tried the Seoul Fire Wings (had a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce) and it was crispy, overall very satisfying. A tad oily and messy, but I didn't mind it. Served with rice and banchan (side dishes -kimchee, pickled cucumbers). Line was long to order drinks at the touch screen (see my pic). Had to order food/lunch at the register (different line). Service was speedy and direct. Drinks were definitely worth the wait and price. Inside seating, very casual interior here and located within the Public Market.
Korean fast food at the Santa Barbara Public Market. Food was delicious! Luckily, we found a table for 4 right after we ordered our food as the place was busy busy.
We came here hoping to satisfy our need for Asian food in SB but it's on us for having LA level expectations. We ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap mostly because we wanted banchan but the kimchi did not taste as fermented as it should be. The bibimbap itself was lacking flavor and pretty wet? It wasn't terrible though. It was OK. The ingredients tasted fresh at least!
Second time visiting Seoulmate Kitchen! This time we ordered a different kind of matcha (Sesame Dal Latte) and food (Dolsot Bibimbap). Seoulmate Kitchen never fails their matcha specials! I absolutely loved the sesame dal latte. Their food however, was a bit bland. I had to add quite a bit of gochujang sauce, salt, and pepper to add some umami but it still wasn't enough. The portion, however, was massive! Service was also really good. We kept asking for more banchan and they happily served us some more :)
I was hesitant to try this new place, but my more adventurous friend wasn't. She could have picked anywhere at the Public Market for her birthday dinner, but she landed on them. I held out for something more familiar. Then she offered me a bite of her Seoulwich. All I can say, is, there was a whole circus of flavors and textures in my mouth! A slight twang but not enough to use the word "spicy." I went in for a second bite and a handful of perfectly prepared and lightly seasoned fries. The portion was gigantic! The sandwich was gigantic. Can you tell? It took my friend two hands to hold it and she could barely open her mouth big enough. (But she managed!hee hee) Run, don't walk, to try this and split it with a friend. Ohhh, and the pistachio cookie was eaten too fast to grab a pic. Deliciously soft and crunchy, flavorful goodness, and generous size, also. Yummy!!! read more
Stopped by for Sunday lunch and had a great experience. Ordered the bento box with bulgogi...filling, tasty, and the banchan was solid. The kimchi and cucumber were crunchy, tangy, and full of flavor. Also ordered the coconut water with matcha cloud, which was refreshingly light and sweet, perfect for the current heat wave. Located in SB Public Market with lots of nearby parking lots. read more
We were visiting SB and stopped here for some matcha. Located inside the Public Market, it is a cool spot for hangouts. Parking can be tricky with only 90min street parking. I think people said there is underground parking but I couldn't verify. You can order at the counter or at the kiosk. We didn't see the kiosk until after we ordered. Service was alright, about 10min wait for the drinks. Cup size is on the smaller side for the price $7. We got the matcha oat latte. I don't think you can adjust sugar level. It tasted quite sweet, but their sweetener is homemade syrup which was cool. I just wish it was less sweet cause it overshadowed the matcha. read more
15 days ago
Stopped in for burrito week and enjoyed two to-go burritos. As expected, it was packed so if you want food quickly I'd recommend calling it in prior. The burritos were bulgogi with rice and the best veggies inside. Plus, they had sauce and I loved that it was wrapped in tortilla and nori. We enjoy the cafe drinks, like the matcha. The Public Market is always a fun spot to people watch while you wait for your food too. Give this a try if you have a Korean craving. read more
28 days ago
Tasty Korean fusion spot inside of the Santa Barbara Public Market (a food hall downtown). The prices are bit on the more expensive side but the portions are big. I ordered the Seoul Sizzle Rice with bulgogi, and my husband had the bulgogi melt. The bulgogi was flavorful and the rice was a fried rice mixed with kimchi and cheese; it comes with lettuce wraps, seaweed, and a side of Banchan. It was good but definitely ok the heavier side and could be shared between 2 people. My husband said the bulgogi melt was one of the best Korean fusion sandwiches that he's had - it came with a side of fries which were pretty good. read more
First time trying their bulgogi and spicy chicken gilgeori toasts. Both were covered in too much sauce, but overall they were pretty good. For the price and quality, this spot is pretty decent if you're craving Korean street food. read more
3 months ago
Went here TWICE, and they messed up my order TWICE. Person behind the register was pretty rude (1st time), staff who remade my drink was nice. Coffees are okay. Matchas are not good. It's very grainy and overpriced for the quality of the matcha and coffee. I wouldn't recommend coming here. The second time I've come here, they made me a bulgogi melt, which my friends have been here numerous of times and had the same dish. I thought it was weird the sandwich was not toasted or anything, and it was just soggy. My friends who have gotten this multiple times told me it's supposed to be toasted, so I brought it back to have it toasted. I wasn't expecting a full remake, rather just for it to be toasted, but I was met with rudeness from the server saying "it's brioche, it's supposed to be like that and not toasted." I feel like I should've been offered a remake, or at the least it being retoasted and some accountability taken, but unfortunately not. I won't be coming back here again. read more
Love their food and location in the fun and vibrant Public Market Customer Service is wonderful , a big reason to go back, upbeat, kind, friendly The few dishes we've tried so far have been delicious, lunch or dinner this my favorite at the market Their Mac is my favorite in town read more
22 days ago
2 days ago
I always love finding a great new matcha place, so I was so excited to try them on a day trip to Santa Barbara. Matcha is everywhere, but there's a big difference between match and GOOD matcha. And their matcha is GOOD matcha. Really enjoyed their strawberry matcha. It was my first time getting matcha where it was actually in the foam, and while I stirred it a bit to get the strawberry mixed in, having the matcha foam really escalated the flavor of the drink. Husband tried one of their brownies and LOVED it. Not too much seating, but the bar seating was perfect for us. Will definitely have to stop by for another matcha next time we're at the Public Market. read more
Wasn't sure what to eat at the Public Market, and decided to get some Korean food :-) and wow, what a great surprise! The chicken sandwich was great, and they give you a generous amount of seasoned fries. The pesto noodles came with lots of mushroom and I added the pork belly bites. It was a little bit greasy towards the end, and a little bland if you don't add the gojujang. But it was great with gojujang, definitely get a bottle of gojujang when you pick up your food. The price of the food is very reasonable. And when I saw the matcha brownie, I just had to get it! It was $7 (a little pricey) but it was a nice treat. It was very matcha-y. I would come back! Didn't check out their drinks menu, maybe next time! read more
7 days ago
So good! Got the blueberry Matcha and the sesame dal Matcha. Cute little spot with easy street parking outside. Will be back next time we're in the area. read more
In the Santa Barbara area and looking for great matcha... I highly recommend Seoulmate Kitchen -as their Strawberry Cream Matcha (see my pic) was creamy, perfect sweetness and very memorable for me. Had the Matcha blonde brownie and it had a subtle matcha flavor, good density and satisfied my sweet craving. For lunch, I tried the Seoul Fire Wings (had a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce) and it was crispy, overall very satisfying. A tad oily and messy, but I didn't mind it. Served with rice and banchan (side dishes -kimchee, pickled cucumbers). Line was long to order drinks at the touch screen (see my pic). Had to order food/lunch at the register (different line). Service was speedy and direct. Drinks were definitely worth the wait and price. Inside seating, very casual interior here and located within the Public Market. read more
3 months ago
We came here hoping to satisfy our need for Asian food in SB but it's on us for having LA level expectations. We ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap mostly because we wanted banchan but the kimchi did not taste as fermented as it should be. The bibimbap itself was lacking flavor and pretty wet? It wasn't terrible though. It was OK. The ingredients tasted fresh at least! read more
Second time visiting Seoulmate Kitchen! This time we ordered a different kind of matcha (Sesame Dal Latte) and food (Dolsot Bibimbap). Seoulmate Kitchen never fails their matcha specials! I absolutely loved the sesame dal latte. Their food however, was a bit bland. I had to add quite a bit of gochujang sauce, salt, and pepper to add some umami but it still wasn't enough. The portion, however, was massive! Service was also really good. We kept asking for more banchan and they happily served us some more :) read more
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Wow what a drive! That means so much to us! Nami matcha is the best…
On a crowded Friday night, the line stretched pretty far but we were excited regardless. Heard lots of good things and their Instagram is full of silly content. I ordered the wings because I am from LA and a sucker for Korean fried chicken. However, everything about this was quite disappointing. I learned how the owners had to change the recipe to curate to the demographics of this area. Even the kimchi and pickled cucumbers tasted watered down and flavorless. Simply wet. I was imagining some mouth puckering sour and spicy. The rice to chicken ratio was off. I like to chase my spicy chicken with rice but the chicken wasn't even spicy. The menu items have potential and I hope to come back again. read more
4 months ago
This place was definitely a gem. I wouldn't say it's the best I've ever had, but I really enjoyed the meal overall. The portions were generous, and I loved how cheesy everything was. The food was satisfying, flavorful, and definitely worth trying if you're in the area. read more
8 months ago
Originally wanted to go to Secret Bao but couldn't get a reservation so came here. 2/5 - Bento box with pork belly. This was surprisingly bland. There was no flavor in the cooked pork belly and the assembled veggies also lacked flavor. The accompanying kimchi and cucumber was okay. Overall not that happy with this lunch choice. read more
We were so thirsty after being stuck in traffic on the way back from L.A. So glad we found this place. It's located into a public market with other vendors. We ordered 4 different drinks. All tasted good. Even our Asian parents who don't drink cold drinks approved. Definitely will swing by again when we're in the area to try other items on the menu. read more
Came here because Lily's Donuts' Americano was too light for me, and seol mate was open. There was a super long line at the kiosk because people couldn't make up their mind, so I ended up going to the other line and just ordering in person. The Americano here tastes like a traditional Americano. It was perfect for me and hit the right spot. The food here smelled really good...mental note... one day I'm going to have to come back for breakfast. They do offer free dog treats! Always a plus read more
It was my first time trying this place out last night and I absolutely loved the food. I ordered the BiBimBap. The food came out very flavorful. The bulgogi beef was super yummy. And all of the vegetables tasted like a perfect blend with the meal. I love the ambiance of this place. It's eatery style. But it's done in such a trendy way. Love coming here. And the drinks, phenomenal. I ordered the cloud matcha banana drink and it was absolutely tasty. Not too sweet with a very strong much of flavor.. Service was good. I'm looking forward to coming back. read more
9 months ago
Probably the best matcha I've ever tried! 10/10 It's good quality and I love that you can taste the richness of it because a lot of places don't do it right. I also like all the different flavor options they have - can't wait to try em all! The food I've tried here is pretty good but doesn't really stand out to me so I'll just be returning for the drinks :-) read more
After reading the review of Seoulmate Kitchen from my friend Angela who lives in the 805 area, this place was put on my bucket list to try. This place in located in Santa Barbara Public Market, it is in the rear of the market. I ordered the Seoul fire wings, the six cripsy chicken wings had the perfect crunch, they had a Korean glaze that was sweet and spicy ( this glaze is to die for) also sesame seeds top with green onion, this was served on a bed of rice, plus the K- Sprouts I have never had brussel sproute kung pao style so delicious too, lastly I had the strawberry matcha drink. The staff were very nice friendly and helpful, I also notice they had a board up with paper and a pen's that you could fill out what you are thankful for and tape to the board....so cool. This is now one of my must eat at place in the 805 read more
9 months ago
I had stopped by Seoulmate Kitchen for their lovely matcha in the past but hadn't tried the food until now! My mom and I are lovers of bibimbap and were excited when we saw Seoulmate Kitchen had it on the dinner menu. When the opportunity arose to try it, we went for it! You order at the counter then grab a seat whilst waiting for your food. After a few minutes, everything was ready to go. In addition to the bibimbap, my mom and I ordered some kimchi arancini (which we started with). It was very delicious - chewy, crispy. I've admittedly never tried arancini at all so this was a nice first go. The first thing about the bibimbap is that it comes in a hot stone bowl so naturally it was very...hot! Whilst proceeding with caution, my mom and I dug into the bibimbap. It was very delicious. It had lots of toppings and banchan which provided a well rounded experience with flavor and texture. We opted for chicken as our protein which was very delicious. If you get the red sauce with it, it adds a nice kick to the dish that isn't overpowering. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at Seoulmate Kitchen and have been back since my initial visit. If you're interested in trying it, I would recommend it!! read more
2 months ago
I was worried the cookie cream top would be too sweet but it was perfect! Paired really nicely with the hojicha. read more
The new spot for your matcha needs and other Korean inspired food. Located in the public market, this has been a great addition to the different cuisines in the market. The service is friendly and helpful and answered questions that you may have. The strawberry matcha is a staple to have. They do make it sweet but do accommodate and can turn down the sweetness preference. They also have different flavor drops such as the hibiscus matcha which was a surprising flavor combination. Address if you have a milk preference. Their coffee drinks are strong as well. The fries are delicious. The Seoul fire wings are delicious and come with a generous amount of white rice. Every bite is a flavor punch. Will definitely go back to try other items. read more
Located in a food hall with a pretty decent matcha The service was quick and there was a decent amount of seating as well. There are two different lines. One looked like it was strictly for the cafe but we were also able to order drinks at the food line along with our food. read more
1 year ago
Cute stall in the Santa Barbara Public Market, a food hall right off the main road running through DTSB. I was excited to try the Chewy Rice Cake Carbonara (tteokboki carbonara), but unfortunately the dish was quite bland. The whole thing could've used more salt and seasoning; even the pork belly and cheese sauce seemed not to have a lick of salt. Fortunately the banchan/pickled sides saved the fish a bit. And all that said, the tteokboki were perfectly chewy and not too mushy or firm. read more
7 months ago
Matcha and strawberry- good. Tteokboki- good. Customer service- excellent! Seoulmate Kitchen has a corner stall inside the Santa Barbara Public Market. There's a counter to order and pickup depends on cafe items like drinks and pastries vs hot food. They also have cute merch taunting you right beside the hot food counter. I started with the Strawberry Matcha. The cashier reminded me it is typically made with whole milk, but they have multiple offerings so I went with oat milk. I was handed a buzzer and wandered PB. I may have only made it around the corner when I was buzzed for my drink. I've never seen such a pretty drink! The matcha was true to name- cloudlike, and the strawberries were sweet and fresh! I also ordered the simmered rice cake which came out shortly after. It is Tteokboki in a traditional gochujang sauce and they gave an extra side of sauce. I thought they sauced it nicely, not swimming in it but all the rice cakes were coated with the right amount of flavor. I also had a brownie which was fudgey and chocolatey, unadulterated without nuts, just the way a brownie should be. It went so well with the drink it had me craving for more! The cashier was friendly and thoughtful. I couldn't ask for a better experience. They have minimal counter seating, but there are plenty of tables at the PB. Street parking was all taken when I went during dinner hours, so I highly recommend going early or later in the evening. But the parking across the street does offer 75 min free before having to pay $3 for each additional hour after. Can't wait to work my way down the menu! read more
Oh my Seoul... how can I possibly go back to Orange County knowing you are miles away from me. I had been following Seoulmate kitchen on IG and every post left my mouth watering and craving this spot. We finally made it to SB for the weekend and yes.. the hype is very very real. Do they have the best strawberry matcha cloud I've ever had in my life? I think so.. the matcha cloud literally tastes pillowy.. is that possible? I don't know how they do it, but keep slaying I also really loved the mango matcha cloud and I loved that the drinks are not too sweet, it's subtle yet oh so satisfying. We went on a Saturday night so it was BUSY.. and it's tucked in the corner to your left when you walk in. My biggest regret was not ordering more food.. my husband has to always try their wings and it was delish, not salty at all and super savory with the gochujang- sauce they used. The kimchi arancinis was kimchi fried rice stuffed with mozzarella, dipped with with a scallion lime aioli. Now to breakfast... the next day we came back because how could you not? Breakfast is served from 8:30 am-12pm, we settle for the egg drop sandwich.. are you kidding me? Fluffy egg, bacon, cheddar, drizzled with egg drop sauce.. holy smokes.. how to recreate this at home?! Now back in Orange County thinking I've left my seoulmate in Santa Barbara and I can't wait until I come back in January.. read more
Bumping up my review to another star after my recent visit. I finally tried the food and was blown away by the presentation and serving size! I ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap with bulgogi and Seoul Fire Wings. The bibimbap was still sizzling upon serving and piping hot. Quite the show! The veggies were fresh, the egg fried perfectly, and the bulgogi was tender and flavorful. I appreciate the serving size and they didn't skimp on the meat like some places tend to do. You also get a generous amount of rice. I really enjoyed this meal! The wings were coated in a Korean glaze and perfectly crisp and also served over a bed of rice. I recommend asking for just wings and no rice if you don't want it. I also appreciate that they give you the sauce on the side. Sometimes it can be too much, too little or you just don't care for the sauce. So, at least you can control how much you add. My friend ordered the Kimchi Arancini's and Gochujang Mac n Cheese. I was able to taste both and loved the Kimchi Arancini's! Especially with the scallion lime aioli. I love a good dipping sauce and Omg! The aioli was so good. I'm definitely ordering the kimchi arancini's next time! The Mac n Cheese was creamy, cheesy and had an interesting taste. It's hard to describe, but it was enjoyable. I need to revisit it again since it wasn't my order and I only had a tasting. I love trying new foods and I am so glad we have a Korean restaurant that serves up some great dishes. I'm no expert on Korean food, but Seoulmate Kitchen has won me over. Customer service is friendly and efficient. I also tried the strawberry matcha and it was delicious! I love the creamy cloud of Matcha that sits on top of the drink. Such a beautiful presentation! I can't wait to try the coffee drinks. Overall, Seoul Mate is the perfect name because it is now one of my favorite spots at the Public Market. read more
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Hi Angela!…
7 months ago
They're located at the back corner of the SB public market. They have a separate line for food vs. cafe which i appreciate because they can get pretty busy! I ordered a banana matcha - soo delicious! Super rich & creamy. Can't wait to come back! read more
7 months ago
The Sesame Dal Latte was amazing! The matcha had such a nice subtle sweet bitterness and nuttyness of the black sesame was perfect! It was located in the Santa Barbara Public Market which had tons of seats and places to choose from for food. read more
7 months ago
Very delicious matcha. I was super excited to try it out. Service is fast! I love love love the matcha they use, Nami matcha, and the balanced earthy flavors with the raspberry and sesame for all the matchas we got! read more
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