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    Seoulmate Kitchen

    4.3 (109 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Iced Yuzu Honey Matcha Fizz
    Jen D.

    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.

    Blueberry Matcha Cloud
    Erica J.

    Didn't try the food but I really only came here because I heard how good the matcha was. I got the blueberry matcha cloud and it did not disappoint! I will be back to try other drinks!

    Strawberry Matcha Cloud and matcha blond brownie
    Jules B.

    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.

    Chicken Seoul Fire Wings
    Celine P.

    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.

    Dolsot Bibimbap
    Regina C.

    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 :)

    Bento box with Pork Belly
    Derrick D.

    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.

    Arianna M.

    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 :-)

    Crystal L.

    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!

    Banana cloudwatcher
    Elaine L.

    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.

    Kimchi arancini, Dolsot Bibimbap
    Madelyn S.

    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!!

    Kuromitsu Latte
    Diana L.

    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.

    Banana Cloud matcha
    Marlene B.

    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!

    Sesame Dal Latte
    Dominique M.

    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.

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