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Close to Ybor around lunchtime, I decided to give this place a try. The downside is that you will have to pay for street parking if you drive here. I walked in, and sort of floundered around, because nobody greeted me, or told me where to order, etc. Finally it was pointed out to me that the menu was on the back wall, and you order from one of the two kiosks. Okay, we're in business. I asked a guy waiting for his food what to order, and without hesitation, he said the ramen. I love a good ramen, so I ordered it with chicken added. I also ordered the KimBop with meat, since that seemed to be their specialty. I had the lychee tea to drink - I love that I could specify the amount of sweetness I wanted. Food took 10-15 minutes to be ready. I got it to-go, but I saw a lot of people ordering to-go food, then eating it there. There are about 8 tables you can eat at, but not much atmosphere. The ramen was by far my favorite. It was packed with noodles and a flavorful broth. Not much chicken added, though, so I won't pay for that again. The KimBop was good, although I actually liked it better the next day, once the flavors had melded. The lychee tea was perfect. I would definitely go back for the ramen and tea if I were in the area and needed to bring home lunch.
If you are in Ybor, it's a great spot to check out. You can order from the touch screen and food comes out quickly. The cup bobs (basically a rice bowl) is really good. It's a big portion and even has noodles in it. Everything is tasty. There is nothing overly special about the way the interior space looks but the food is great so that's all that matters. It's right on 7th Avenue, in the center of everything in Ybor.
I enjoy this place so much. Is it gourmet korean food? No. But as a casual korean food spot, it's a hit for me! I've been numerous times and stuck on their KimBop (warm sushi-like roll) which is really nice!! I've also tried their fried egg rolls which were super yummy as well (not too greasy). Service is always great and it's a very chill spot to grab lunch. Definitely make sure to grab one of their teas! They're delicious!
Best street food in YBOR. If you want to have small bite to fill your stomach, you will love this place. This place has many street food choices. The order can at kiosk or order from counter. The food will deliver to the table. We got the lamb grilled skewers. The skewer comes with rice. The lamb is soft and tender. Good marinated spice. The second dish is beef cup Bob. This is a dish with grill beef, jobche noodle, salad and kimchi fried rice. It is a good combo dish. Definitely a dish to share. The last dish is the pork belly kimbob. This is excellent roll. This roll has 11 slices. Food is good and excellent. The seating is limited. The more inside seating, the heavy the food smell. One thing they can improve is the ventilation for the dine in customers.
This place had very flavorful food. I couldn't be more impressed by my choice of food today. The ambiance is as a typical carry out place would be, so nothing fancy by any stretch of imagination. The people here are friendly, and helpful too. Between 3 of us, we got a few things to share and forgot to post a couple of the pics because I was so consumed into the food. Ha! So, we got Ramen, Potstickers, chicken skewers, and Korean toast. All was very good!!!
I had high hopes for Ybor Seoul but sadly it was disappointing. I ordered the Seoul Signature Milk Tea with Boba, Yaki Mandoo Veggie, and, a cheese corn dog with no sugar. I did a take out order. You start off by going to the kiosk to place your order. That process was fine except they charge a 3.5 % credit card fee on every order. That's a big fee. On top of the fee Ybor Seoul asks for a tip when had no interaction with staff except for them handing me my takeout bag. The prices for food items are quite high too. Bubble tea price is average for the area but other food is high for the quality of the food. My order for one drink and two small food items totaled over 26.00! Crazy! The bubble tea was a nice sized cup and a good amount of boba. They use powder for this boba tea. Upon first sip I got a mouthful of powder. I tried shaking the tea up and it was no better. The powder pooled at the bottom of the cup. I would go elsewhere for boba tea. I have had much better boba tea in Tampa. The Yaki Mandoo was average and did not taste homemade. I got a small serving of the sauce which was not filled up all the way. I would not order again. The name of cheese corndog is misleading because it is just full of cheese and there is no hot dog inside. It's basically a giant mozzarella stick on a stick. It was okay and if you do not eat it right away the cheese clumps together. Overall, I would skip Ybor Seoul. Between their high prices, credit card fee, and mediocre food it is not worth it.
The server greeted us, asked if we need help, then we ordered from the kiosk and she brought the food and drinks we ordered out. The chicken Ramyun was juicy and medium spicy like I love it. The temperature was hot but it didn't stop me from eating it. The taro boba was so good, I subbed almond milk and got the tapioca balls. The serves were nice and bagged our food up before we left. The ambiance was chill, Korean modern twist they had kpop music playing on the tv. It's more than fast food, but relaxing enough to be comfortable.
Yesterday, we checked out Ybor Seoul for lunch. We walked in and were greeted immediately. We were shown the kiosks for ordering and the menu was digital on the wall. We both wanted to try the sugar coated Korean corn dog which was half cheese and half hotdog. We also ordered the fried chicken and a couple of skewers. We went with sweet and spicy pork belly along with cumin beef. We also ordered a couple drinks. I went with a traditional milk tea with boba and my coworker went with the sesame late. Both of them could be ordered with varying sweetness. We grabbed a seat and our food came up quickly. Our first bite was the fried chicken. It had a hint of citrus while being slightly spicy, savory, and sweet. It was really good! Next thing we enjoyed was the skewers. The pork belly skewer was amazing. Probably the best grilled pork belly I have had. The beef cumin skewers were good, but I wish the spice was on the meat instead of a dip. The last thing we had was the corn dog. It was huge! The cheesy side was incredible. It reminded me of a fair style funnel cake, then the savory side of the hot dog was a nice contrast. We definitely over ordered, but we enjoyed every bite. The drinks were quite tasty and hit the spot to cap off our meal Overall, we really enjoyed this new Korean spot for lunch. The service was fast and friendly. The food was all very good. We will definitely be back again to try some other unique offerings on the menu.
I'm already in love. They just opened this week and the employees are all working super hard, the AC is cold despite the front being completely open to the hot summer day, the K-Pop on the screens, and really delicious food. We had chicken and lamb skewers, Thai milk tea, strawberry fruit tea, cheese and sausage dogs with sugar, and a bowl of Udon. The prices were good (a little high, but on par for Ybor) and the food was all around fabulous. Will definitely be back!!
This is a cool new addition to Ybor. I love the vibe of the place, and it seemed to be getting a ton of traffic while we were there. It is a smaller place so it may not be ideal for larger groups. You can order on a kiosk which I love because I don't want to talk to anyone if I don't have to. The corn dogs are great. Tea is yum! Sandwich was ok. It had minimal meat that tasted processed. The wings are amazing! I do find it a tad pricey for what it is. That is my biggest complaint.
This is a solid place to grab a quick bite to eat. I would give them closer to 3.5 for less authentic taste, but I would still come back. My party and I tried kimbap, cupbop, fried mandu, udon, and half & half korean corn dog with sugar. The korndog was amazing and it passed the melted stringy cheese test. The udon had umami in the broth (a bit on the salter side). The mandu was SO good and tasted homemade. They are plump, juicy, and flavorful. The cupcop was disappointing. It's a rice, bulgogi, and japchae combo. The bulgogi and japchae didn't have much flavor, and they topped it off with a standard yum yum-like sauce that made it taste less Korean and more Americanized. I will say, however, my non-Korean bf enjoyed this but felt the medium-level sauce could have been made spicier. The kimbap was definitely missing something. It was rolled well, but it lacked sesame oil which I think may have made it a lot better. Seating is very limited as they are a small place and very popular from recently opening. I recommend having the expectation of possibly having your food to go.
Apparently im a regular here judging by my amount of check ins . The lady who sits in the front is always nice . It's never really packed in here when i go which is good . I've been here different times throughout the day & i love it . I've tried a couple of different items on the menu & have yet to be unsatisfied. My nephew in Va loves their K Dogs and even just had me send 2 up to him through his mom that was visiting. My fav item i would say is probably the shrimp sushi . Totally different than what im used to but thats what i like about it .
Quick service I have never had to wait long even when it's packed, food is always fresh and delicious. They answer any questions you have as well!
2 years ago
Visiting from nyc and was happy with Ybor Seoul! It's nothing fancy, but exactly what it needs to be! The kimbap was a good size and perfore a light lunch or midday snack. It was flavorful and fresh. The Boba was quite good. I ordered 30% sugar and it was not too sweet. The staff was kind and food came quickly! I would come back when I'm in the area. read more
1 year ago
Central local right on 7th in Ybor. It's unique to find a Korean place that is fast casual dining. Walk in order at the kiosk. Clean and spacious enough with a boba tea counter if you just want beverages. If you don't one of those you're stuck with self serve water from a water cooler. Some green tea or bottled drinks would've been nice. Not much on service. Friendly if they notice you. I ordered the spicy pork Kim bop bowl with kimchi rice. I've had this dish before elsewhere. It was exactly what I was hoping for. I got mild which had a good amount of spice. It comes with the kimchi rice, kimchi cucumbers, rice noodles, and salad. I would come again when in the mood for Korean food. read more
Close to Ybor around lunchtime, I decided to give this place a try. The downside is that you will have to pay for street parking if you drive here. I walked in, and sort of floundered around, because nobody greeted me, or told me where to order, etc. Finally it was pointed out to me that the menu was on the back wall, and you order from one of the two kiosks. Okay, we're in business. I asked a guy waiting for his food what to order, and without hesitation, he said the ramen. I love a good ramen, so I ordered it with chicken added. I also ordered the KimBop with meat, since that seemed to be their specialty. I had the lychee tea to drink - I love that I could specify the amount of sweetness I wanted. Food took 10-15 minutes to be ready. I got it to-go, but I saw a lot of people ordering to-go food, then eating it there. There are about 8 tables you can eat at, but not much atmosphere. The ramen was by far my favorite. It was packed with noodles and a flavorful broth. Not much chicken added, though, so I won't pay for that again. The KimBop was good, although I actually liked it better the next day, once the flavors had melded. The lychee tea was perfect. I would definitely go back for the ramen and tea if I were in the area and needed to bring home lunch. read more
1 year ago
If you are in Ybor, it's a great spot to check out. You can order from the touch screen and food comes out quickly. The cup bobs (basically a rice bowl) is really good. It's a big portion and even has noodles in it. Everything is tasty. There is nothing overly special about the way the interior space looks but the food is great so that's all that matters. It's right on 7th Avenue, in the center of everything in Ybor. read more
I enjoy this place so much. Is it gourmet korean food? No. But as a casual korean food spot, it's a hit for me! I've been numerous times and stuck on their KimBop (warm sushi-like roll) which is really nice!! I've also tried their fried egg rolls which were super yummy as well (not too greasy). Service is always great and it's a very chill spot to grab lunch. Definitely make sure to grab one of their teas! They're delicious! read more
Best street food in YBOR. If you want to have small bite to fill your stomach, you will love this place. This place has many street food choices. The order can at kiosk or order from counter. The food will deliver to the table. We got the lamb grilled skewers. The skewer comes with rice. The lamb is soft and tender. Good marinated spice. The second dish is beef cup Bob. This is a dish with grill beef, jobche noodle, salad and kimchi fried rice. It is a good combo dish. Definitely a dish to share. The last dish is the pork belly kimbob. This is excellent roll. This roll has 11 slices. Food is good and excellent. The seating is limited. The more inside seating, the heavy the food smell. One thing they can improve is the ventilation for the dine in customers. read more
This place had very flavorful food. I couldn't be more impressed by my choice of food today. The ambiance is as a typical carry out place would be, so nothing fancy by any stretch of imagination. The people here are friendly, and helpful too. Between 3 of us, we got a few things to share and forgot to post a couple of the pics because I was so consumed into the food. Ha! So, we got Ramen, Potstickers, chicken skewers, and Korean toast. All was very good!!! read more
I had high hopes for Ybor Seoul but sadly it was disappointing. I ordered the Seoul Signature Milk Tea with Boba, Yaki Mandoo Veggie, and, a cheese corn dog with no sugar. I did a take out order. You start off by going to the kiosk to place your order. That process was fine except they charge a 3.5 % credit card fee on every order. That's a big fee. On top of the fee Ybor Seoul asks for a tip when had no interaction with staff except for them handing me my takeout bag. The prices for food items are quite high too. Bubble tea price is average for the area but other food is high for the quality of the food. My order for one drink and two small food items totaled over 26.00! Crazy! The bubble tea was a nice sized cup and a good amount of boba. They use powder for this boba tea. Upon first sip I got a mouthful of powder. I tried shaking the tea up and it was no better. The powder pooled at the bottom of the cup. I would go elsewhere for boba tea. I have had much better boba tea in Tampa. The Yaki Mandoo was average and did not taste homemade. I got a small serving of the sauce which was not filled up all the way. I would not order again. The name of cheese corndog is misleading because it is just full of cheese and there is no hot dog inside. It's basically a giant mozzarella stick on a stick. It was okay and if you do not eat it right away the cheese clumps together. Overall, I would skip Ybor Seoul. Between their high prices, credit card fee, and mediocre food it is not worth it. read more
The server greeted us, asked if we need help, then we ordered from the kiosk and she brought the food and drinks we ordered out. The chicken Ramyun was juicy and medium spicy like I love it. The temperature was hot but it didn't stop me from eating it. The taro boba was so good, I subbed almond milk and got the tapioca balls. The serves were nice and bagged our food up before we left. The ambiance was chill, Korean modern twist they had kpop music playing on the tv. It's more than fast food, but relaxing enough to be comfortable. read more
Yesterday, we checked out Ybor Seoul for lunch. We walked in and were greeted immediately. We were shown the kiosks for ordering and the menu was digital on the wall. We both wanted to try the sugar coated Korean corn dog which was half cheese and half hotdog. We also ordered the fried chicken and a couple of skewers. We went with sweet and spicy pork belly along with cumin beef. We also ordered a couple drinks. I went with a traditional milk tea with boba and my coworker went with the sesame late. Both of them could be ordered with varying sweetness. We grabbed a seat and our food came up quickly. Our first bite was the fried chicken. It had a hint of citrus while being slightly spicy, savory, and sweet. It was really good! Next thing we enjoyed was the skewers. The pork belly skewer was amazing. Probably the best grilled pork belly I have had. The beef cumin skewers were good, but I wish the spice was on the meat instead of a dip. The last thing we had was the corn dog. It was huge! The cheesy side was incredible. It reminded me of a fair style funnel cake, then the savory side of the hot dog was a nice contrast. We definitely over ordered, but we enjoyed every bite. The drinks were quite tasty and hit the spot to cap off our meal Overall, we really enjoyed this new Korean spot for lunch. The service was fast and friendly. The food was all very good. We will definitely be back again to try some other unique offerings on the menu. read more
3 years ago
I'm already in love. They just opened this week and the employees are all working super hard, the AC is cold despite the front being completely open to the hot summer day, the K-Pop on the screens, and really delicious food. We had chicken and lamb skewers, Thai milk tea, strawberry fruit tea, cheese and sausage dogs with sugar, and a bowl of Udon. The prices were good (a little high, but on par for Ybor) and the food was all around fabulous. Will definitely be back!! read more
This is a cool new addition to Ybor. I love the vibe of the place, and it seemed to be getting a ton of traffic while we were there. It is a smaller place so it may not be ideal for larger groups. You can order on a kiosk which I love because I don't want to talk to anyone if I don't have to. The corn dogs are great. Tea is yum! Sandwich was ok. It had minimal meat that tasted processed. The wings are amazing! I do find it a tad pricey for what it is. That is my biggest complaint. read more
This is a solid place to grab a quick bite to eat. I would give them closer to 3.5 for less authentic taste, but I would still come back. My party and I tried kimbap, cupbop, fried mandu, udon, and half & half korean corn dog with sugar. The korndog was amazing and it passed the melted stringy cheese test. The udon had umami in the broth (a bit on the salter side). The mandu was SO good and tasted homemade. They are plump, juicy, and flavorful. The cupcop was disappointing. It's a rice, bulgogi, and japchae combo. The bulgogi and japchae didn't have much flavor, and they topped it off with a standard yum yum-like sauce that made it taste less Korean and more Americanized. I will say, however, my non-Korean bf enjoyed this but felt the medium-level sauce could have been made spicier. The kimbap was definitely missing something. It was rolled well, but it lacked sesame oil which I think may have made it a lot better. Seating is very limited as they are a small place and very popular from recently opening. I recommend having the expectation of possibly having your food to go. read more
2 years ago
Apparently im a regular here judging by my amount of check ins . The lady who sits in the front is always nice . It's never really packed in here when i go which is good . I've been here different times throughout the day & i love it . I've tried a couple of different items on the menu & have yet to be unsatisfied. My nephew in Va loves their K Dogs and even just had me send 2 up to him through his mom that was visiting. My fav item i would say is probably the shrimp sushi . Totally different than what im used to but thats what i like about it . read more
2 years ago
Quick service I have never had to wait long even when it's packed, food is always fresh and delicious. They answer any questions you have as well! read more
3 years ago
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2 years ago
So yummy! Even my picky teen loved it! Can't wait to visit again. We ordered several items and they were all great! Quick service and clean inside! High tech too. read more
This place is outrageously delicious. Don't let the casual exterior lull you into complacency, the flavors here are strong and exciting. What is Kimbop? It is there take on Sushi rolls with a Korean BBQ twist. From the Bulgogi style to Chicken Katsu to my personal favorite the Shrimp! Such unique flavors that combine to great greatness. And the Korean Corn Dog cannot be missed! Whether you are a cheese dog or a sausage dog lover, this dog has you covered. The menu is so good that it is easy to overlook the smoothies. DON'T! So good and made customized to order. Don't pass this place by! read more
3 years ago
Ybor Seoul hit the spot. The food was really fulfilling. The ambiance of the establishment is very nice. Service was top tier. Looking forward to visiting again in the future. read more
‼ NEW KOREAN SPOT IN TAMPA‼ Really enjoyed the casual street food at this new Korean 분식 restaurant in Ybor City. This is a smaller portion snackhouse, like what you would find in Korea with ttoekbokki and kimbap as the base menu. The coffeeshop atmosphere with open front doors, front barista making bubble teas, and central counter cranking out tasty bites. From the same owners as the famous local Sarione locations, this is another great option for those in the area. The prices are lower than most Korean restaurants because of the casual cafe setup, with touch screen ordering and small dine-in area. Featured in reel: 1 Passionfruit Ade Fizzy Drink (70% sweet) 2 Peach Green Tea (50% sweet) 3 기치김밥 Kimchi Kimbap - This has kimchi fried rice as the rice base, but the taste was a little bland and needed more kimchi flavor. 4 Corndog - All cheese filled with sugar, added ketchup. Tasted just like in Korea! Nothing fancy, and loved the homemade taste. In Korea they use fish sausage, but I prefer this meatless version. 5 양념치킨 Sauced "Wings" - They were served boneless, dark meat, no breading, with crispy skin. I loved these! My favorite item by far! Because I like baked and sauced dark meat. And, they were super crispy! 6 우동면 Udon - Generous portion of steaming udon noodles with kitsune (sweet fried tofu), fish cakes, hard boiled egg, kaki tempura flakes, and a sweet addictive dashi broth. 7 제육볶음 컵밥 Spicy Pork Cupbop - This is a trending food bomb that has been in Korea for almost a decade now. A large paper cup/bowl filled with rice, lettuce, meat, and sauce. I added a fried egg on top for an upcharge. Service was super fast also. read more
Disclaimer: this is my first time eating a Korean corn dog. This corn dog was the best corn dog I have ever had!!!!! It was soooo yummy!!! I wished I lived closer because I would go every day! The milk tea was also delicious! Exactly what I wanted and expected. I ordered on the computers. There was one lady there that I talked too but it was pretty much self-service. She was nice though. The place its self was pretty cute and well decorated. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Yummy Korean corn dogs and great bubble tea. I really loved the rice cakes! It's a quaint location with a nice table im front. Service was kind. read more
3 years ago
Easy ordering, cute place, clean restaurant. I like how they give you the option to order through a kiosk. For those of you introverts out there who much rather order food through a machine than a person, this spot is for you. The wait wasn't terrible. I loved the Korean corn dogs as you can see and would get those again. I ordered the half and half and the cheese dog. I wasn't a fan of the udon soup because of a texture conflict. This soup overall could be for you but it wasn't for me. The noodles were awesome though. Definitely give these folks a try! Half and half-9/10 Cheese dog-9/10 Udon soup 5/10 Thai Iced Tea 6/10 read more
2 years ago
My sister and I went to Ybor Seoul for lunch and were pleasantly surprised! Everything was good and fresh. We got a little bit of everything to try. We got the pork belly kimbop which was really good. We also shared Korean toast, a corn dog, and egg rolls. I got the passion fruit sparking tea and it was so refreshing. The place was clean and the service quick! read more
2 years ago
Amazing! True Korean Street food. Good staff and trilingual. Nice environment. Kimchi was FRESH! Love the rice we tasted almost every different thing and we would love to come back. read more
They earned five stars from me mainly for their delicious food and the late-night business hours. We finished watching a show at Straz Center and felt hungry. It was Sunday night 9 PM, not many eateries still open. We parked the car in the Central Ybor garage, the first hour was only one dollar. An employee helped us put in the order. We had pork belly kimbop, lamb skewers, taro milk tea and one beef cup bob. The milk tea was good enough with bunch of boba pearls. The Kimbop was very good- the roll was tightly wrapped, all ingredient inside were flavorful, the rice texture was perfect, not too dry, not too wet. The sauce on top enhanced the taste. The lamb's meat was soft, good size, the sweet and spicy sauce on top tasted very good. It came with white rice. The beef cup bob was impressive. The bowl contained kimchi fried rice, japchae (glass noodle), cucumber pickle, Bulgogi beef and lettuce salad with mayonnaise dressing. This was such a delicious ensemble! And it was nutritional balance- with fresh veggie, protein, and carbohydrate. Not to mention the taste was really pleasing the mouth. The service was good enough for the café style restaurant. The seating area was clean and comfortable. The food came out fast. We were in and out the place in 45 minutes. It was a pleasant experience. I will eat here again when in Ybor City. read more
2 years ago
Tried this place for the first time Sunday and I give it a 10/10. Everything we tried was ABSOLUTELY delicious. Place was very clean and the workers were very efficient. Loved everything about this place, definitely coming back. read more
2 years ago
Food was good. I had yaki Mandu, rice cake skewers and chicken on a stick. Definitely brought me back to the time I lived in Korea read more
3 years ago
We finally tried Ybor Seoul last night! It exceeded my expectations! We had the Korean cheese dog (7/10), Ricecake Grilled Skewer (tteokkochi, 10/10) and chicken katsu Kimbap (10/10) We also had the Thai Tea (sweet) and it was (8/10)! The restaurant is more designed for take out (it is street food, duh!) but there are tables you can sit and eat at. It was a bit smokey inside but I loved the K-pop music videos playing on multiple tvs! We will for sure be back to try to ramyun and chicken wings later! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Went to Ybor City and had to try this restaurant and boy was it good. We had the spicy chicken udon noodle soup and the ramen brisket soup. We asked for spicy and it was good spicy. The service was great and the place was clean. Will definitely go back. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I tried out a Korean dog and it was pleasantly yummy. I've never had a corn dog coated with sugar. I recommend this place. Nothing too special tho. read more
3 years ago
This is a late post. Since I live nearby, I took my dogs thinking I would order takeout. I ended up staying to eat at the outdoor table in front of the restaurant l! read more
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