The food was Koean style but the meat was not Korean style barbecue, it was more like steamed. The kimchis came out in two trays of 3 types and was not enough for 4 adults. The server was swamped and checked on us once. No refills on drinks at all. The place is very popular and the wait was an hour. If I go again, I will call to find out when the crowds slow down and go then. The food was OK, but nothing was worth the crush of people at the door and the crowd of people turning away or going to their car to wait. Glad they have a lot of business but it is extremely crowded and uncomfortable.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jeanne’ S
This is one of my favorite Korean bbq restaurants in Saint Louis! The short ribs are always tender and delicious. All of the additional sides are good especially the spicy rice cakes! I would highly recommend 10/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat BBQ, Spicy Rice Cake
Kayla Hoerr
I had the worst service of my life here just last night. Table of 8 for a birthday dinner. We got sat at 2 different tables and were asked not to push tables together, whatever. Then the waitress comes and takes 1 tables order then walking away. Then brings the drinks for 1 table, then we tell her we are all together and would like to order together. She said she will get to us when table 1 is done. Literally told her this 3 times thinking she was misunderstanding, but she refused to take our orders at all. Then by the time the 1st table had their first round of meats cooked, we still had yet to get water.Then waitress leaves for a LONG time. We stop another server as ours didn't appear again for 15+ minutes and politely ask for her to check on the situation. She took our drink order. Then the MANAGER/OWNER SEAN was berating the poor waitress who tried to help us. Unacceptable. We felt awful as she was doing a great job of checking on tables that weren't even hers. What a cluster.Then the drinks come and we had 2 identical alcoholic drinks. She takes one and gives it to another table. We tell her that's ours, she says no and brings us a bottle of something else which was not what we ordered (we asked for 2 soju cocktails and waters). So then she had to remake the drink. Mind you we had not raised a tone, used harsh words, or said anything that was rude. We figured she was stressed, we've all been servers before.Finally get the food order in. The food comes. The manager comes and talks to us and blames his "2 week old" serving staff, none of his lack of leadership or training for his employees. We told him our opinion on that end and he said we were welcome to leave. We responded half of our party was mid meal and we wouldn't ruin someone's birthday. ANOTHER TABLE next to us gets his attention and says they had the same experience and were glad we spoke up because it was sooooooooooo poorly managed. Manager was NOT happy but walked off, I'll give him that.In the end, we DID pay for the whole meal. We gave our initial server 20% each and then apologized to the server who tried to help us bc she got yelled at. Spoke with staff before leaving and they stated how abusive the manager was much of the time with yelling at them.Now let me say this. The food was out of this world. It was! This also wasn't our first time here. SO we know what the good experience is like. We didn't act like Karen's and demand any type of refund or discount, didn't yell, didn't say rude things. We simply wanted to have our group eat together, even if only slightly behind one another. But a 30+ minute gap with a TWO HOUR TIME LIMIT between ordering is unacceptable.I'd love to go back when SEAN is not there. Deplorable behavior on his behalf. And kudos to the 2 waitresses and all other staff CLEARLY working hard without any substantial leadership.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Mxx Kxx
The service was very pleasant, the atmosphere appropriate and hip but the food was some of the worst we've had in a long time. The meat was tasteless, most of the other items were bland, and extremely disappointing. We both love Korean and had great expectations but this is not the spot for good food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hot Stone Bowl, Marinated Steak
Mutiara Arthasari
It’s soooo amazing
Matthew Keys
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinated Steak, Rice Cake, Beef Bulgogi and Steak Hibachi, All You Can Eat BBQ, Beef Bulgogi
Rachel Wang
Love the short rib so much!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chona W.
Love Seoul Garden! Their kalbi ribs are so tasty and delicious. One of my favorite places!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rory Foster
If you love Korean food this might be the place for you. I would not recommend if you are new to this venue. Way overpriced for the amount of food, even though it’s all you can eat. I couldn’t eat enough to justify the cost. The soup was very good, but you only get one one bowl and they charge you for more. The soup was the only thing thing I liked. $35 a person? Nope!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Soup
Jordyn Long
Porj Bulgogi is phenominal. Extra rice is now $2 additional dollars. I didn't know who our designated server was while we were there.
My wife and I go here regularly, like once a month. It is always worth it. The staff is very friendly.*Edit* We just were there Wednesday, and loved it again. We could tell the place was busy, and one of the regular servers was doing her best. But, the other girl that was helping just started 4 hours before we got there. For her first night, she did great. As always love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Jillian Silva
I have loved everything I've tried!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Stone Bowl, Bibimbap, Beef Bulgogi and Steak Hibachi, Chicken Bulgogi
RDA
Best Korean BBQ in STL.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gwen
This place is amazing. Always quality food and everyone working there is amazing and attentive even when it's super busy. They have an amazing selection of meats for the grill and if you are not up for that. Their other options are equally amazing. I highly recommend this place other other Korean BBQ places in the area. You will feel welcomed.Parking: I have never had issues finding parking even on weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Sweet Smoked Pork, Marinated Steak, Soft Tofu Soup, Marinated Rib Steak주물럭, All You Can Eat BBQ
Aimee Durham
The food was absolutely delicious as always, and Tony's service was outstanding! His humor added a delightful touch, his energy created a vibrant atmosphere, and his helpfulness ensured a smooth experience. A truly enjoyable and positive interaction.
The food was Koean style but the meat was not Korean style barbecue, it was more like steamed. The kimchis came out in two trays of 3 types and was not enough for 4 adults. The server was swamped and checked on us once. No refills on drinks at all. The place is very popular and the wait was an hour. If I go again, I will call to find out when the crowds slow down and go then. The food was OK, but nothing was worth the crush of people at the door and the crowd of people turning away or going to their car to wait. Glad they have a lot of business but it is extremely crowded and uncomfortable.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
This is one of my favorite Korean bbq restaurants in Saint Louis! The short ribs are always tender and delicious. All of the additional sides are good especially the spicy rice cakes! I would highly recommend 10/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat BBQ, Spicy Rice Cake
I had the worst service of my life here just last night. Table of 8 for a birthday dinner. We got sat at 2 different tables and were asked not to push tables together, whatever. Then the waitress comes and takes 1 tables order then walking away. Then brings the drinks for 1 table, then we tell her we are all together and would like to order together. She said she will get to us when table 1 is done. Literally told her this 3 times thinking she was misunderstanding, but she refused to take our orders at all. Then by the time the 1st table had their first round of meats cooked, we still had yet to get water.Then waitress leaves for a LONG time. We stop another server as ours didn't appear again for 15+ minutes and politely ask for her to check on the situation. She took our drink order. Then the MANAGER/OWNER SEAN was berating the poor waitress who tried to help us. Unacceptable. We felt awful as she was doing a great job of checking on tables that weren't even hers. What a cluster.Then the drinks come and we had 2 identical alcoholic drinks. She takes one and gives it to another table. We tell her that's ours, she says no and brings us a bottle of something else which was not what we ordered (we asked for 2 soju cocktails and waters). So then she had to remake the drink. Mind you we had not raised a tone, used harsh words, or said anything that was rude. We figured she was stressed, we've all been servers before.Finally get the food order in. The food comes. The manager comes and talks to us and blames his "2 week old" serving staff, none of his lack of leadership or training for his employees. We told him our opinion on that end and he said we were welcome to leave. We responded half of our party was mid meal and we wouldn't ruin someone's birthday. ANOTHER TABLE next to us gets his attention and says they had the same experience and were glad we spoke up because it was sooooooooooo poorly managed. Manager was NOT happy but walked off, I'll give him that.In the end, we DID pay for the whole meal. We gave our initial server 20% each and then apologized to the server who tried to help us bc she got yelled at. Spoke with staff before leaving and they stated how abusive the manager was much of the time with yelling at them.Now let me say this. The food was out of this world. It was! This also wasn't our first time here. SO we know what the good experience is like. We didn't act like Karen's and demand any type of refund or discount, didn't yell, didn't say rude things. We simply wanted to have our group eat together, even if only slightly behind one another. But a 30+ minute gap with a TWO HOUR TIME LIMIT between ordering is unacceptable.I'd love to go back when SEAN is not there. Deplorable behavior on his behalf. And kudos to the 2 waitresses and all other staff CLEARLY working hard without any substantial leadership.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
The service was very pleasant, the atmosphere appropriate and hip but the food was some of the worst we've had in a long time. The meat was tasteless, most of the other items were bland, and extremely disappointing. We both love Korean and had great expectations but this is not the spot for good food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hot Stone Bowl, Marinated Steak
It’s soooo amazing
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinated Steak, Rice Cake, Beef Bulgogi and Steak Hibachi, All You Can Eat BBQ, Beef Bulgogi
Love the short rib so much!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Seoul Garden! Their kalbi ribs are so tasty and delicious. One of my favorite places!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you love Korean food this might be the place for you. I would not recommend if you are new to this venue. Way overpriced for the amount of food, even though it’s all you can eat. I couldn’t eat enough to justify the cost. The soup was very good, but you only get one one bowl and they charge you for more. The soup was the only thing thing I liked. $35 a person? Nope!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Soup
Porj Bulgogi is phenominal. Extra rice is now $2 additional dollars. I didn't know who our designated server was while we were there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I go here regularly, like once a month. It is always worth it. The staff is very friendly.*Edit* We just were there Wednesday, and loved it again. We could tell the place was busy, and one of the regular servers was doing her best. But, the other girl that was helping just started 4 hours before we got there. For her first night, she did great. As always love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
I have loved everything I've tried!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Stone Bowl, Bibimbap, Beef Bulgogi and Steak Hibachi, Chicken Bulgogi
Best Korean BBQ in STL.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing. Always quality food and everyone working there is amazing and attentive even when it's super busy. They have an amazing selection of meats for the grill and if you are not up for that. Their other options are equally amazing. I highly recommend this place other other Korean BBQ places in the area. You will feel welcomed.Parking: I have never had issues finding parking even on weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Sweet Smoked Pork, Marinated Steak, Soft Tofu Soup, Marinated Rib Steak주물럭, All You Can Eat BBQ
The food was absolutely delicious as always, and Tony's service was outstanding! His humor added a delightful touch, his energy created a vibrant atmosphere, and his helpfulness ensured a smooth experience. A truly enjoyable and positive interaction.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5