The fried chicken was pleasantly large. The sweet chili sauce wasn't too spicy thankfully and also tasted delicious. They give you 4 Banchan (side dishes) that they refill very willingly. They also offer barley tea :) What great service. Our waiter AG was so polite, friendly and attentive. The owner also checked in with us! What impressive customer service! They had 2 large clean bathrooms. The tables were all clean and spacious. I liked the installed wallpaper of trees and nature scenes. read more

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Delicious and authentic Korean food in Vancouver! The atmosphere is casual and orientated towards groups of friends or families with large portions and sharing dishes. The Banchan selection was great. My favorite was the pickled radish with jalapeños. The kimchi jeon was crispy on the outside and had great texture and flavor from all the kimchi and green onions inside. I loved how the jjajangmyeon was made with udon noodles, which made it satisfying to eat. The beef bulgogi was tender, juicy, and lightly sweet. read more

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My best friend lives in Vancouver so I come here a lot. Also I LOVE Korean food! So when we came up here to pick up filament at the mall, I decided to try it. First the metal water cups tasted like bleach so we went out to the car to get our own water. We got galbi (my favorite) fried chicken, and pot stickers plus assorted banchan. The banchan was lackluster, two kinds of kimchi, macaroni salad that wasn't very sweet and sprouts. No radish which is my favorite. The galbi was over cooked. The mandu was okay. I actually really liked the fried chicken. All in all not good and we will not be back. If you want good Korean go to Beaverton or Tigard! At least they have Sam-Muu! read more

We stopped here while driving through Vancouver, craving Korean food, but it wasn't the traditional Korean/Chinese fusion we were expecting. Maybe our expectations were a bit too high for the area. On the bright side, the server was great and very attentive. The food itself was just okay--good enough if you are in the local Vancouver area and don't have other options, but I wouldn't recommend driving out of your way to come here. read more

The service was super fast & the people were extremely nice! I got the chicken bulgogi and it was pretty greasy so that was not my favorite but the egg appetizer was super good! read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Chicken bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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I had the dolsot bibimbap with beef. This really hit the spot on a chilly, rainy day. This is the place to be for Korean food. Service was great and it was quiet evening to have a nice dinner conversation. read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - dolsat bibimbap with beef - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We came here on a very Friday evening. Every single table was filled and there was only one waiter working. We were understanding and waited very patiently until he made it to our table to take our order and dropped off our waters. We ordered and thought we would need to wait for a bit as other tables haven't had their food yet, but surprisingly our food came out in record time! Everyone else's food came out in record time as well. The owner and everyone in the restaurant did what they could to accommodate the large crowd that evening. The Korean chicken wings is new and it was tasty. The salt and pepper dip was a decent touch to an already tasty batter. The kimchi pancake was good as well, maybe a bit overdone but ok. The noodles were spicy and the bibimbop was as good as ever. We come here regularly and the bibimbop never disappoints and it always hit the spot. read more

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Nice clean restaurant, I saw the mamasan(idk the Korean word) running around. They are very busy!! I'll just say it's easier to pay with card vs cash, and the guy that handed me the take out order was very friendly. The meat Jun isn't what we're used to, like it wasn't marinated prior to cooking but I get it because the marinade would muck up the oil really fast when cooking in volume like that. Same with the shortribs in the soup. I'll be back for another try. read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Meat Jun at the top, bannchan, seafood pancake, galbi tang, Kim chi soup - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This place is a favorite but I think i'm being bias, not cause i'm korean.. i'm Polynesian. But, because in my heart I'm korean. lol Anyways, The food is authentic. My family and I have had the bibimpap, the hot soups, the appetizers, bulgogi mixed plate and the fried chicken. Everything is tasty. Fried chicken takes a bit to cook and it had a lot of batter. I wished they'd make the chicken like in Pusan but I'll take what I can. You can adjust the spice levels on most dishes. My favorite is the steam egg appetizer. The service is quick and friendly. The atmosphere is soft and open. There's ample seating. Soju is the best.. read more

We stopped in for lunch the other weekend and really enjoyed the options. We tried the rice cakes and I had the spicy pork. Both were average pricing, and good portion sizes. They did come out with some banchan as well - I do wish that would've come out a bit before the food and not with but a super minor complaint. Service was nice and quick and the place was super clean. I really enjoyed it and we had a good amount of leftovers as well. read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Rice cakes - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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This is one of those spots where you gotta take your visiting family! Some of the best korean food in town! We finally had a crew big enough to share the budae jjigae, and it was soo good, so many favors. The LA galbi and seafood pancake were good as usual. Also loved their banchan. Definitely going to return soon! read more

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Food was absolutely divine! Felt authentic as heck but I've never been to Korea so.... ‍ We got the bulgolgi and the bimbibap and would 100% get again. Our Server seemed a little new but I think the owner made rounds to see if people enjoyed their meal. read more

I've had this (somewhat new) restaurant on my places to try list for awhile. Finally decided to stop in on a Saturday for lunch. Not too busy around 11:30. Only one other table occupied when we arrived. We were not greeted at all. A woman just dropped two menus on a table and pointed. Not a very warm welcome that's for sure. I was pretty disappointed. It wouldn't have been so off-putting if the restaurant was busy, but they weren't. We perused the menu and decided on the chicken potstickers, seafood pancake and beef bulgogi. They bring about six side dishes with your food. Not sure what most of them were and the lady that brought them didn't offer any insight, so we just tried each one. Most were bland, but we enjoyed a couple of them. The food we ordered was really good and flavorful. It tasted fresh, and we appreciated the hot plate the beef bulgogi came on. The atmosphere isn't super comfortable or homey, just sort of a fast food type atmosphere. The K-pop music playing in the background was too loud and kind of annoying after awhile. Overall, the food was good, but the service and atmosphere is lacking. We won't be back. read more

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OMGGGG literally soooooooo sooooooo good. I got the beef bulgogi and my husband got the Korean ramyeon. I got a super spicy sauce to add to my bulgogi and the waiter said " I envy your spice tolerance" it made me laugh. 10/10 WILL be coming back read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Finally a Korean spot here in Vancouver!!! We were welcomed and seated without a wait on a Thursday night. Lots of seating options and options for a big party as well. The banchan options were good. The kimchee was yummy. I didn't really like the potato and yam one too much. We ordered the Galbi tang which was super yummy! It was a bit salty, but with rice it was the perfect combination. The spicy pork and squid combo was delicious! That dish is usually a hit or miss because it's either overpowered by veggies. But this was a good balance of protein to veggies. Overall a great experience for Korean food. Will be returning to try their other dishes. Update: I should've taken a picture of the menu the first time because I feel they have expanded their selections. Such as addding Yukhoe (raw meat dish) and yangnyeom gejang (spicy raw marinated crab) . Their blue crab ramen also caught my eye. Like what!? Oh and options for big party dishes like Galbi Jim (I have yet to try this)!!! This time around we tried the spicy squid with Soondobu and the flavor is just amazing. Definitely has our hearts, AND stomachs haha. read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Galbi Tang and spicy pork&squid - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The people are super nice and so far, every single dish has been very good. From (stew) Doenjang jigae to Bulgogi Deopbap, this place doesn't disappoint. My favorite is the (fried chicken) Yangnyum, and if the handsome chef would bring back his macaroni salad and serve it on the side, all things would be right in the world. Above all--and with every dish comes--the absolute best kimchi I have EVER had! Bring your friends, you want it have someone to talk to about how delicious the food is here. read more

Got the dolsot bibimbap ( stone bowl) and they have legit gosari!!! Not something any non Asians eat! And in LO! Wow!!!! Seafood pancake was full of seafood and very tasty. I was impressed. Great outdoor seating. Little pricey but very high quality and everything ( even in Beaverton) is more expensive. read more

I've been so excited to try this Korean spot in the Vancouver area as I typically have to go to Beaverton or Portland to get some decent Korean food, and I was pleasantly surprised. Located in Hazel Dell, it's in a plaza where you can also do some shopping and grocery shopping. The inside of the restaurant is spacious, bright, and there's plenty of seats. Service here is nice. I came here with a friend and we ordered the bulgogi and the seafood bibimbap. The banchan was decent; it was good but there was nothing that stood out. I was very surprised by the seafood bibimbap, however. There was so much seafood in it and it was very flavorful and saucy (some people might not like that). Huge portions and delicious food. I would come back again if I was in Hazel Dell and craving some Korean food. (I would love to try their hot pots sometime!) read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Bulgogi & Seafood Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This is easily the best Korean establishment in the Vancouver area. It is located in a large shopping complex with plenty of parking. The decor is simple with some Korean adornments but overall it is very casual. When you're looking for Korean food, it isn't known to be on the cheaper end of eats, so it's very important that their quality is up to par and this place does not disappoint! We tried a variety of dishes and they were all very tasty and fresh! The service was standard fare! Like many hardcore Asian establishments, service is passable but not amazing. This is because the food prep and quality does the heavy lifting! I recommend any of the dishes to try, I haven't had a miss yet. But you can never go wrong with a hearty soup and protein alongside it! If you're craving Korean definitely stop on by! read more

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Food tastes good! Ordered bi bim bap, chicken bulgogi, and jap chae "to go". What annoyed me though, is that they don't answer their phone. I called several times, so that I could order, and pick it up, but they never answered. I finally went there in person. I asked the cashier why they don't answer the phone, and she didn't speak English. She asked a coworker, and they didn't know either. Other than that being very annoying, the food tasted good. I've had better Korean food, but this is closer to where I live. I went back and this time I dined in. These pictures are from when I dined in. If you don't mind going there in person to order "to go", or if you plan on dining in, then by all means, try this place. I would encourage management to hire someone that can take orders by phone. read more

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Food: 4.5/5: Great taste. I gave it a 4.5/5 for the bulgogi which was average but tasty as I have had better. Best dish i ate there that night was the galbi ribs, but I do wish there was a bit more sauce. It was tasty nonetheless. Service: 4/5. They could benefit from another server because there was only one working but he was fast and pleasant. The cook was fast and skilled, we were told it was a korean grandma and I have nor doubt she put her heart and seoul/soul into the food. Ambiance 4/5: clean modern look. Its a busy restaurant so plan ahead. I am betting weekends are super busy. Pricing: 5/5. Its affordable and you get good quality food, huge portions. Luckily we got there and it was 1/3 full around 4ish pm. As we got our food it was packed. With one server, the wait was a little longer in getting our food but still faster than most restaurants. The food comes out hot and fresh. Large portions. Our table did not have enough room for all the food. We ate here to do the hotpot, but they did not have the hotpot stoves built into table which was a disappointment. They appear to have the portable burners. Therefore we opted to eat other dishes they offered. Overall, for the amount of food we ordered for 5 people, the pricing was great. Everything tasty, atmosphere chill and cozy. Go check it read more

I've been three times in one month the food is that good. The food is always hot and delicious everything we've ordered off. The menu has been so incredibly good. read more

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The restaurant itself was slightly off putting at first, with no signs to indicate its open and the strong cleaning detergents smell upon entering . But food was well prepared and delicious. read more

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Service was friendly. We had the kimchi chigae which was very flavorful. The short rib soup was super delicious as well. We'll be back! read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Beef rib soup - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

It's nice to see a non Korean bbq place open in Vancouver. The Korean food is decent, nothing that wowed me or made me think it was special. The food is good. The banchan (side dishes) are the typical side dishes, I didn't like their cucumber kimchi as it was bitter to me. Though their Napa cabbage kimchi and their radish kimchi was good. The pickled radish, cabbage and macaroni salad were fine. We ordered the galbitang and the seolleongtang, two of my favorite soups to order at Korean restaurants. The galbitang came with two large beef ribs, noodles, green onions, egg, daikon radish in a clear broth. The beef ribs didn't have much meat on it, and the soup was a little too sweet for me. However, the it was decent. The seolleongtang came with green onions and soup was seasoned already. Had some beef slices, not much and some clear noodles. Traditionally with seolleongtang you season the soup yourself and add the green onions to your liking. It had a was good but again nothing amazing or different. Overall, I'm happy to see that there is a Korean restaurant here that serves food other than Korean BBQ. The food is good here and will definitely come back again. There is a lot of parking as well since it's located in a big plaza. read more

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we stumbled upon this place for a late lunch and shared the cheese corn, japchae, and tteok bboki w/ cheese ! the japchae was especially delicious and flavorful and the tteok bboki was super spicy ! our server was also very kind and attentive despite being very busy and one of the few staff members on hand read more

5 Stars Sool is legit. If you're into real Korean food, this place absolutely delivers. We got the beef bibimbap, galbi short ribs and the grill mackerel. Everything I ordered was packed with flavor and tasted super authentic. You can tell they put a lot of care into the food. Also, the place is really clean, which I always appreciate. Chill vibe, friendly staff, and just an all-around great spot to eat. I'll definitely be back--might even make it a regular thing. read more

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So this place is really a 3.5 but I wanted to be more generous since this is a new local business. I do want to acknowledge that they are offering more Korean options that's not KBBQ in the Vancouver area but there is not much competition out there. You walk in and wait to be seated by the friendly staff. It does seem they were a little understaffed with a little bit of a wait to be seated and to order. Everything gets brought out in a cart and you get to see them torch the corn cheese right in front of you which is pretty cool! The space is not super big but has an option for a group to sit by the kitchen cross-legged style without shoes which is pretty cool and adds to the dining experience. Otherwise the tables along the walls and in the middle can accommodate different seating arrangements. The food was on the pricier side but the portion is decent. The banchan was pretty basic and water is being served in the iconic metal cups and the soft drink dispensers. Our favorite was the kimchi pancake! It was crunchy on the edges and not too spicy with a dipping sauce that complemented everything. It was nice they were able to make the tteobokki (spicy rice cakes) without the fish cakes for my vegetarian friend, but the ramen was a little undercooked. The Dolsot Bimbimbap came piping out and sizzling in their stone bowls and came with the spicy and sweet gojujang sauce on the side. The rice was super crispy on the bottom and it looks so pretty with all the different colored vegetables when it's all mixed in. I got the beef one but there was very little beef in my $19 rice bowl. Overall it was delicious and a great option for Korean food in this area but there are so many great Korean food options in Beaverton/Hillsboro if you want to make the drive! read more

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When I heard a korean restaurant was opening up, I was excited. Something different for the area that's not thai or vietnamese. When we walked in, the server had mentioned that we just missed the afternoon rush. We got the potstickers, spicy beef & leak soup, & the bulgogi plate. It was nice they they give you alot of banchan to start. Everything is made to order & was very delicious. The portions are pretty large. Ambiance is very nice & modern here. Place is very clean & service was great. As we were dining, we saw several people look at the menu & walk away. Guess they're not familiar with Korean food. Go check it out at least once. A great addition to Vancouver. read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Found hair in our to go food - in not just one dish but TWO. The person at the counter seemed very stressed out that we were even ordering, food prices have changed, Over priced.quality not there. Never again. read more

Good korean food for vancouver! The portions were BIG, making it a great place to come eat with friends and family. The staff was kind and checked in often with our party of 3. The spicy stir fried squid and pork was flavorful but not that spicy. It was overall a great dish to enjoy with rice and the sides. The rice cakes were sweet and spicy, having an unexpected kick to it. Overall I had a great experience. If i was craving korean food but didn't want to make my usual trip to beaverton for it, this is where I'd go. read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - L: spicy stir fried squid and pork R: spicy rice cakes with added ramen - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Clean, standard modern decor. A few TVs playing Kpop for interest. Despite the name, not the ambience for a drinking spot. Banchan ~ fresh, tasty kimchi variation. Gyeran-Jjim ~ served at the perfect time piping hot, soft & pillowy, seasoned right. Tofu Soup ~ too spicy & salty. Asked for mild and it was fire hot. Yuk Gae Jang ~ not recommended. A fermented sour soup base, more like Tom Yum. Overly powered beefy flavor. Service ~ friendly & courteous. One man show so the guy was working all over. Reasonably priced. Logo was interesting but could not figure out the picture to the name... read more

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This little Korean restaurant is brand new! It's well worth giving it a try! They were busy for a Saturday afternoon. We ordered cheese corn (delicious roasted corn with tons of cheese! They torch it tableside), Japche (clear noodles with veggies) and Bibinbap (served in a stone bowl to make a crispy rice crust, with bulgogi beef and veggies with a fried egg on top). The Bibinbap was our favorite and most flavorful, but everything was delicious! We can't wait to return and try more dishes! I hope this place gets lots of business and I wish them success! read more

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Delicious! My boyfriend and I saw Sool had recently opened, from a post on Facebook and had to stop in. We're always on the hunt for Korean food spots, especially ones closer to us in the Vancouver area. The menu given is a temporary one until their actual grand opening. Staff were fantastic and attentive. Food was sooo good. Ordered a ton of items and definitely left saying we'd be back to try more items on their menu! We absolutely love Korean food and have to say this has jumped up to the top spot of our rotations now. My favorite was the pollack stew and stir fried squid with pork. The banchan were all tasty. The set up of the restaurant was nice, lots of seats and booths available and TVs playing in the background. read more

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This place was so amazing! Sitting next to a Sally's and Safeway, a sweet little Korean restaurant seemed unlikely, but we were not disappointed. A clean, new interior welcomed us since this place seemed to have opened within the last year. The staff were SO sweet and took care of us very well, especially our server. The food was all delicious, we had several different dishes and all hit the spot. Everything tasted very authentic and home-made, and the serving sizes were generous for the prices. We had a wonderful lunch there, and hope to come back soon! Please try this place out, they deserve the wonderful reviews! 감사합니다! read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Dolsot Bibimbap - Veggie - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Amazing food, made fresh with huge portions! Well worth the money spent. I would recommend bringing a friend to share any appetizers, as they are made for two. The service was good. Food came out fast and hot! read more

Sool Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Went tonight with my family to celebrate a birthday, and unfortunately it was not worth the price at all. We spent well over $150 and left feeling disappointed. The dishes completely lacked the authenticity we expected from a Korean BBQ restaurant, especially the banchan which we were also never offered any more of. What bothered us the most was how every "meat" dish we ordered came out with far more vegetables and cabbage than actual meat. We thought we were ordering generous portions of quality meat, but instead we got plates filled mostly with veggies. For the price we paid, the value just wasn't there. Sadly, this place did not live up to our expectations and we won't be returning. Save your money & go elsewhere! read more

Stopped by Sool while visiting the shopping area. The inside has a modern, clean vibe and could probably seat around 50 people. They had an open kitchen so you can see the staff cooking in the back and it made the space feel even bigger. The staff were very kind and the wait for the food was not too bad. My only criticism is that the music (kpop) was noticeably static-y and paused a lot at random times. I've been to many Korean restaurant before and this one did not disappoint. The beef bulgogi was... surprisingly reallyyy good. Bulgogi is such a classic dish so I wasn't expecting much, but the beef was so tender and had a good balance of savory and sweet. The seafood pancake was huge and crispy and came with a refreshing, soy-sauce based sauce. The tofu stew was spicy and had a lot of ingredients inside, making it very filling. Lastly the squid was also cooked well - not chewy and not too spicy (we asked for mild). We also got 6 banchan/side dishes, which were all pretty standard and tasty. Water came in a little plastic container that was switched out as soon as it was empty. Prices are a bit on the higher side (about $12-16 a dish) for its portion, but it seems to be the norm these days in restaurants. Sool also has hotpot which can be shared amongst a group of people. May try that next time I'm here! read more

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Fun discovery of Korean restaurant in strip mall in Vancouver Washington. Staff was welcoming and invited us to pick a table. They have some booths and tables in center. Plenty of seating and was able to sit right away. Extensive menu from hot pots, soups and noodles, lots of appetizers and traditional Korean dishes. We ordered galbi, beef bulgogi, potstickers, cheese corn, tempura shrimp and shared our food family style. Meal comes with side dishes as well. We had plenty of food for 3 people. Meal was about $80 and felt reasonable. Favorites were Beef Galbi and cheese corn. Galbi was tender and had incredible sweet flavor. The bulgogi was less tender, good flavor but not as good as galbi and enjoyed the veggies it came with. Food came out quickly and I look forward to coming again. read more

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Very excellent food! Compliments to the chef! Service was friendly and ambiance pleasant and clean! Sorry the food was so good we forgot to take pictures! We ordered Seafood pancake, jap chae, beef bulgogi, and the brisket soup! All were delicious! Will definitely be back for more! Hefty portions! read more