Shilla Korean Restaurant

Han is the sweetest waitress. The food is amazing and it is made to order so, if you want to add or omit and ingredient it's not a problem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bibimbap, Bulgogi, Beef Bulgogi, Seafood Pancake, Noodles, Chicken Bulgogi, Pork Bulgogi, Fire Noodles

Great food. The chicken bilgogi is very good. The pork mandu (fried dumplings ) are delicious. The little plates of kimchi and veggies is a good starter. Great service, our waitress was so nice.

When you walk up it looks blacked out, except for one led sign that says welcome in Korean and English. Other than that it looks closed. The interior is dim, but I think that is what they are going for.

I am giving them a five because the food is that good. Very authentic. Take out is an option and they had several people come in and picking up food while we were there.

Interior design aside, I would return and I'm afraid my wife now has a new lunch spot during the work week.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bibimbap, Bulgogi, Dumplings, Beef Bulgogi

This place is amazing. Very authentic. They were very accommodating. They adjusted the spiciness of all our order. It is really good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bibimbap, Beef Bulgogi, Bulgogi Dinner, Seafood Jjamppong

good authentic korean food with all the sides one could ask for

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious and service was warm and friendly. Unfortunately, though, I was told they could make any of their dishes vegetarian by substituting tofu for the meat, but was not told their would be an upcharge for it. I've never had to pay extra for no meat/sub tofu at a restaurant so I didn't see that coming- especially with their prices already being high. :(

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

My favorite restaurant in Sarasota. The food is outstanding and the service is amazing
They will do anything you ask with any dish on the menu. Add. Delete spice up or down
It’s just the most delightful and satisfying and happy place . It’s my go to and I have never been disappointed. I love the family that owns the restaurant. They work so hard and will do anything and everything to please you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bibimbap, Bulgogi, Dumplings, Beef Bulgogi, Seafood Pancake

Amazing food, great service. Will definitely be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great experience from a local facility local owned and operated the family. Your own was fabulous. The food was incredible and we had a great time. They spoke with us and had many people walk in. I could see that the community really supports this restaurant. The waitress and staff greeted most customers and knew most of the people that came. as a local place which melt worlds as it fell at home. I could see it’s not unusual what a friendly place. It was our first visit ,Here won’t be our last. Had several special requests and questions which they gladly made and answered. I cant say enough to say how perfect it made our night.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely recommend. Family owned. Very friendly. Delicious

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shilla is one of my favorite restaurants in Sarasota. As a family-owned restaurant, not only is their food delicious and unique, their customer service is always outstanding. They're always friendly, efficient, and quick with getting the food out. It is so impressive to me that this family of three manages to serve as many people as they do at one time while keeping everything consistent. The Dolsot Bibimbap (or the #39 as I call it) is the best dish in my opinion. The flavors all go together so well and there is just something about letting the rice get crispy at the bottom of the hot stone bowl (so good). Such a great dinner spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant serves acceptable Korean fare. While the service was outstanding, I found the food to be somewhat bland. I had the squid bokkeum and, to be honest, it did not measure up to the food court at an Hmart. I don’t know if there are comparable restaurants in the Sarasota area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

First time. Superb. Everything was amazing. So glad I found this spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bulgogi, Bulgogi Dinner, Yangnyum Chicken

My family dines here regularly. The family that owns the restaurant is wonderful and the food is delicious. You will not be disappointed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice food Extremely nice waitress, Haeun…and chef, her mother. Dad was also the chef, busy cooking.

We have had Shilla on our list of places to try, and last night we went and had a wonderful dinner for 5. Shilla is family-owned and they not only know how to cook(!) but they provide outstanding customer service too! The kalbi is outstanding--great depth of flavor, tender, and cooked perfectly to have just a tad bit of char. We also tried the DaengJung soup (delicious), dolsot bibimbop (excellent), JapChae (wonderful), pajoon (seafood pancake, excellent), squid (good), seasoned tofu (good), bulgogi (very good but the kalbi is better), and the sesame chicken (tasty). The staff were very friendly and highly efficient, and we appreciated the ordering guidance that was provided (we were inclined to order everything on the menu 😄).

The one knock on our experience was that it was very dimly lit inside. It provides a cozy atmosphere but these old eyes just need a little more light to see what we are eating 😄

One of us was born in Korea, and we have all traveled to Korea. We often seek Korean food wherever we go, and will bookmark places that do it well. All in all, the food is fabulous, and the service made the experience even better. We recommend Shilla without reservation and will definitely be making this a regular dinner stop whenever we are in the Sarasota area! 👍

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bibimbap, Noodles, Kimchi Fried Rice, Banchan, Seafood Pancake, Seasoned Tofu, Seafood Pajeon, Mackerel