Seoul Korean BBQ

Small hole in the wall type restaurant serving up some delicious Korean food! With very limited seating it is recommended to reserve ahead but we were lucky walking in for dinner. Service was prompt and food came out on a sizzling skillet. We started out with a tempura shrimp kimbap which was a first for me. It was really good. I got the beef bulgogi for dinner that came with a small side of white rice. I enjoyed the sweet and savory flavor of the bulgogi. The beef was very tender. We were a little confused toward the end of our meal as no one came back to check on us and were looking for a box and the check. After getting up to grab someone, we learned that you pay at the register. Needless to say we never got a container. Great food! Would just like to see consistency in service through the meal, not just at the beginning.

The BEST Gochujang (spicy red sauce) house made! Be ready for top of your head to sweat deliciousness and tofu (house made) was flash fried (like agedsshi tofu) - melts in your mouth The Bibimap- real Dolsot (stayed hot the whole meal) Green tea or bori-cha is served in restaurants theme colors of black and red painted, iron kettles, with iron cups and saucers again, the difference in keeping the consumable warm- wow! They can make the pancake gluten free, which you can get veg, kimchi or seafood (if you like seafood it's really good) Soups and other delectable traditional dishes were ordered by other diners. Parking is at a premium, advise making a reservation, at least on the weekends, they had to politely turn people away because they were full with reservations, this place is understandably sought after. Take out is another option. Owners are really nice, staff is friendly and helpful. Ambience is modern clean lines lots of red, black and gray with black drawn curtains to create an intimate dining experience. You cash out at the register. Come hungry! The food is fresh and portions generous.

This place is so good that I find myself daydreaming about it sometimes. I'm working on trying everything on the menu. So far, I have enjoyed everything. Great people too.

Truth be told, there really isn't a Korean food scene here in PGH. The new Seoul Korean BBQ and also Golden Pig in Cecil now are the only "south" side locations that offer up this cuisine. Overall service is great and everyone is friendly and helpful. The lady chef also comes out to speak and ask how things are, making sure any feedback is used to improve their offerings and to make future visits more enjoyable for their patrons. Food-wise. Two favorites stand out to me: The bibimbap, a mix of rice, vegetables and your choice of protein in a hot stone sizzling pot topped with a fried egg. The seafood pancake (aka Haemul-Jeon) is a savory mix of seafood that is also placed on a sizzling plate.To top it off, the accompaniments (banchan sides of kimchi, picked radish and cucumbers plus 3 sauces) and the brewed corn tea really round out the meal.I have been back several times and enjoy coming here.

Came here on a Wednesday evening in December. The restaurant was super busy, but the employees were working really hard to clear tables as they became available. We didn't have to wait too long for a table for two, maybe 10 mins.I ordered the kimchi jjigae because it was cold and soup sounded good.The soup came out really fast and the bowl was piping hot and filled with so much cabbage. There were a few small pieces of pork but I felt like it was 90% cabbage. The flavor of the broth was amazing and the spice was there. I wish they came by more to fill my water and give more napkins because I finished mine pretty fast, but again, they were really busy. It came with the perfect amount of rice on the side. There were four different banchans and they were all great.Would come back to try a different dish.

Delicious Korean food! Highly recommend making a reservation because the restaurant is very small with only a few tables. It is a casual atmosphere, with the waiters in more formal attire to match the quality of the food. I ordered the Bulgogi with beef and it was very delicious! I asked for a level 4 of spice, which I thought was a nice level of heat without overwhelming the rest of the dish. The beef was tender and seasoned with a BBQ marinade and pepper, tasty by itself and with the veggies. The veggies were onions, beans, and carrots cooked until soft. I would have liked more green beans and carrots, as it was heavily onion, but still tasted great. I also really liked the sesame seeds sprinkled on top to add a crunchy subtle flavor. The dish also comes with a side of rice for you to mix in. Portions are large enough that I was only able to eat half, giving me enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Prices are a bit expensive, but the quantity and quality of the meal makes it worth it!

We wanted to try something new and I felt like Korean. We looked on Yelp to find a close place on our way home. We decided to try Seoul Korean BBQ since it got good reviews and it was on our way home. I'll start with the positives. The waiter was nice when he took our order and gave us our check. The food runners were very nice. I really liked the bulgogi egg roll. It tasted really good but it was crazy greasy. Now for the stuff that we felt was just ok. My husband had the bulgogi beef fried rice bowl. He liked it and thought it was good beef. I got the bulgogi beef bent box with cucumber and spinach sides. I love bulgogi and wanted to really like it but thought it was just ok. I was not a fan of the chicken Mandi (dumpling). It was sold as a rock and had an odd flavor. I wanted to like it better than I did. Just thought it was ok sadly.

If you have been contemplating trying this place .. just do it! We did and where not disappointed (sorry I did not snap pics of the food but it was all delicious!)The staff is so friendly .. you can tell its family ran. We did have to wait for a table... but def worth waiting for. Off the menu - we got #14,15 and the beef fried rice...all at different heat level. They bring you the sides as shareable as well as the sauces -- teriyaki was my fav! You just have to try it! Support local business at a great restaurant!

Do it! The restaurant is on the main drag of Carnegie. Parking is on the side or on-street parking. The entrance is on the side of the building. The ambience is small but cozy. The food is amazing. Huge portions. The service was pretty good for a full house. They do ask what your spicy level is 0-10. We will definitely be back again!

Cannot state how good the food at this place is! The owner is such a nice person and a superb chef! It fills up, fast, so make a reservation.And, if you've never had Korean-spice before - go easy until you're used to the level.