Excellent service and food was served promptly and of very good quality . I asked for extra spicy…read moreand the kitchen delivered as asked. The restaurant gets very busy and has a lively atmosphere .

Yeah, so I forgot to take any pictures, but I was here twice this week with colleagues when we had…read morean offsite meeting nearby. Everything was delicious, from the apps to the dishes, and definitely very healthy portions! Service was pretty good as well, with attentive staff despite there not being a whole lot of them. The food is Korean-inspired with some fusion elements, and all of it was nicely executed. Fried chicken bites were a pretty big hit, and the pork buns were good as well - crispier than usual, but still really good. Toppoki was nice too, and have to say that calling it rice gnocchi is pretty smart to make it easier to understand outside the Asian POV. Kimchi paella was essentially kimchi fried rice, but tasty and filling, and the scrape off parts at the bottom, that's rice gold right there. I don't always eat rice, but when I do, I prefer slightly burnt at the bottom of a stone pot. Second visit, I went with fire chicken, which is tasty and has some kick. I did notice that my not Asian colleague was asked if he was sure about the three fire symbols, but I was not :P Space is pretty nice inside too, a nice combination of old and new; the bathroom was nice and clean, and the general feel inside is casual but elegant. I wouldn't be opposed to returning, but would need to know much more about allergy protocols and awareness, which admittedly isn't always a strong point in Asian cuisine.

This is a great Korean restaurant in Center City. Great selection and everything we tried was…read morereally good. I really like the bibimbop, perfect crispy rice on the bottom! The bon chin was fresh and flavorful, which set the right mood for the rest of the meal.

Came here around 5p on a Saturday and no one was there yet so got seated immediately. Did have…read moreanother party show up and also have walked by several times seeing more people inside. They also can be found on DoorDash and other delivery services and had some orders people came to pick up. Food was tasty and good portions and had enough for a full other meal. Didn't get an appetizer or anything (though Banchan they give with meals feels like one) and was so full. They also have an alcohol menu. No non-alcoholic beers though.

Mr Pig is quickly becoming my go-to spot for BBQ in the city. They offer fixed priced options…read morealong with al la carte extras. The meats are of high quality, the side dishes always tasty, and staff super helpful. While I've never came to a BBQ place and didn't leave smelling of meats, the systems and venting they have setup does minimize that side effect of your visits nicely. I highly recommend for groups of 4!

My friend and I finally decided to try this spot we always pass, and honestly I'm glad we did. What…read morepulled us in was that it's not AYCE. We're never great at eating our money's worth, so the pay-as-you-go setup felt like a better fit. We got the favorite set for two, which ended up being plenty. The biggest highlight right away: they grill everything for you. KBBQ is just better when you can sit back and eat instead of managing the grill yourself. They also use a back grill to keep things moving, so there's barely any pause between rounds of meat. It felt really efficient. Also, the place is surprisingly clean and doesn't have that heavy "you're going to smell like smoke for the next 5 hours" vibe, which I really appreciated. Somehow they keep it all under control even with constant grilling. Service-wise, the staff were attentive and clearly working hard, especially since it seemed a bit understaffed. That said, my friend did feel a little uncomfortable at times. There were a few moments where it felt like we were being watched closely, almost like they were worried about a dine-and-dash situation, and we were asked multiple times if we had paid. I personally read it more as things being slightly disorganized with a small team juggling cooking, serving, and payments, but I can see how it might come across differently depending on how you interpret it. Food-wise, the meat was very good, but the banchan really stood out to me. The cabbage salad with a gingery soy dressing was super refreshing and cut through the richness of the meat perfectly. Free refills on banchan are always a win too. I also liked that the grill came with corn cheese, egg, and sprouts, nice extras you don't always get. The corn cheese wasn't as sweet as I expected, and the egg was a bit on the salty side, but still enjoyable. The tilted grill setup was another plus since it lets the grease drain away, so the meal didn't feel overly heavy like some AYCE spots. Overall, it was a really fun experience. A bit pricey, but worth it for the quality and how easy the whole meal felt. Just something to be aware of with the service dynamic depending on how sensitive you are to that kind of thing.

Very very authentic!! Highly recommended!! Daebak is really daebak! Everything about this place…read moreexceeded my expectations, and the incredible flavors truly blew my mind!

From Los Angeles and had brought colleagues visiting from Korea for work (We are all Korean)…read more We had LA Galbi, both Bulgogi and Jaeyuek Dol Sot Bibimbap, Naengmyun, and Soon Tofu. Everything was tasty and the visitors from Korea even thought the Soon Tofu was spicy (Korean restaurants tend to be less spicy in US VS Korea). The servers provided everything we had requested and were very nice. Restaurant had a very authentic Korean Restaurant vibe.

Great Korean restaurant. Friendly service, reasonable price, easy parking. I had Bibimbap, which…read moreis the same price as stir fried bulgogi, and I find the latter of better value as the Bibimbap has very little meat. The mung bean appetizer tastes good but not sure exactly what's inside, slightly too greasy. Will definitely come back to try their soup.

We love this restaurant. Very authentic and delicious Korean food. Our favorite dish is Soondubu…read moreJjigae. Plenty of onsite parking. Quick service.

I love Korean food and when we travel to big cities, I like to seek it out…read more We were staying in downtown Philly and decided to try Seorabol. The decor is fairly modern and comfortable. We just walked in on a Saturday night, without a reservation, and did get a table, but it filled up shortly after. I loved the bonchon they served after we sat down. I love kim chi and all things fermented; so it was a nice way to start our meal! I ordered the kimchi fried rice with shrimp, which was good, but I probably wouldn't order again. The flavor was one note, I wish it had more veggies in it and I'm not sure why it is served on a bed of melted cheese. My husband got to hot Bibimbop bowl (the hot one), and he paid extra for bulgogi beef. This was a very flavorful dish that I highly recommend!! I also had a couple of the pomegranate soju drinks which I enjoyed; similar in taste to a vodka cranberry.

My husband and I love finding local Korean spots when we are out and about and found this quaint…read moretucked-away spot in Old City. Needless to say, their Korean BBQ is out of this world! The seasoning, Banchan options, and soju were just what the doctor ordered! The staff is Korean and even though we communicated through limited English, they were so friendly and excited for us to enjoy the food! Definitely recommend! Food quality: 5/5 Customer Service: 4/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5

Delicious Korean food and insanely good value - definitely the best Korean I've had in the Philly…read morearea. As with most Korean places, our meals came with banchan, but this also included a light salad and entire fried fish for each guest with no extra charge! The appetizer sizes were also huge - we got the tteokbokki to share between three people and barely made a dent. The soondubu and bibimbap mains were also delicious. Not sure how you'd get here from the city without a car, but if you can figure it out, it was absolutely worth the trek.

Finally I tried DuBu and honestly speaking I'm a bit disappointed. I'm very familiar with Korean…read morefood (also traveled extensively in South Korea twice), and I feel the taste of food here a bit different from authentic Korean food--the difference may be huge but definitely noticeable if you've had a lot of Korean food before. The telltale sign is: They slightly messed up with the Korean seafood pancake; one side overcooked while the other undercooked. Service is friendly and efficient though, which is a redeeming feature. Not sure I'd come back again.

Another fun Korean restaurant field trip with my parents- this time to So Korean Grill in Philly…read more They're pretty picky, so I'm always curious to hear their verdict. This one was a winner. My dad's review: Good interior Good atmosphere Good food. Meanwhile, I'm still ordering mul-naengmyeon every time. It's the perfect summer meal for this perimenopausal ajumma. Lol The servers there were really welcoming and kind. Also patient as it took my parents like 15 min to decide. We will def be back!

This place was ridiculous. I called to make a reservation and had my name/number written down. We…read morehad a 7:00 PM reservation for 4 on Valentine's Day but were NEVER seated OR acknowledged. I came at 6:55PM. We stood at the "please wait to be seated" sign for over 10-15 minutes without being acknowledged. We tried to be patient since we saw the hostess juggling multiple tasks at once. Multiple couples arrived after us and were seated first. Emphasis on they were in line AFTER us. When a waiter finally showed up, he started seating people that were last/behind us without asking for names for reservations. Who starts from the back??? Even after telling that waiter we had a reservation and were there first, he looked at us like he felt guilty. Very poor organization and guest management. Disappointing from the moment we walked in. I was excited to try the food at this place but will never show up again after what was experienced.