Seoul Restaurant

It seems like the only option for Korean food in New Haven. We stopped by for a late lunch. Their menu is pretty limited but I would say they have the standard Korean fare. We ordered the kalbi tang and the kimchi jigae. Kalbi tang: the broth is a slight brown which is different than the normal clear soup you would find. Also it was a bit salty but still tasty. The kalbi was also tender but it was a very small amount for the price point. Kimchi jigae: it tasted pretty good but was a little thick.  Overall the meal was good though. The people working there were friendly and gave us extra banchans.

I debated for quite a while as to whether Seoul should get one star or two stars. I decided on one star because I realized my hesitation to give one star was only because New Haven has no other choice for Korean food. Just because something is the only option doesn't mean you should go.

The food is not good and because of that is truly overpriced. I don't think I would return even if the prices were halved. The banchan (small side dishes) were few and rather bland. The bulgogi tough, lacking in flavor, and is as close to American steak and onions or Chinese peppersteak as it is to true Korean barbecue. The bibimbap was probably the least offensive dish but still overpriced and there's not much variety in terms of vegetables and accompaniments in the bowl.

To conclude, if you're craving Korean, you won't get your craving satisfied at Seoul. Just wait until you go to NY, NoVA, or some other city/area that actually has a good Korean restaurant.

Poor souls of New Haven, I cry out and share your pain!  As a former resident, I was forced to come to this hideous house of greed once when the craving for korean food overwhelms any shred of sensibility.   $14 for tasteless preforzen haemul pajeon?!! $19 for watery inedible spicy octopus?!!  R U f**king kidding me?!!

This place should be called soul-less restaurant, a place of a parasitic horror show.  I grew up with koreans and will speak with full confidence and rage that this is not authentic korean food.