SP Korean food | Korean Family Courtyard

🏠 Restaurante Portal da Coreia 🗺️ R. da Glória, 729 - Liberdade, São Paulo - SP, 01510-001 The Hyped Korean Spot with Style Over Substance Recommended by multiple friends, this place wears its fame proudly—walls plastered with media accolades and award plaques, giving major vibes (you know, the ones with celebrity photos back home). 🌿 Ambiance: Space to Spread Out Giant Wooden Tables: Finally, a Korean joint where your kimchi jjigae and bossam don’t fight for table space! Massive rustic tables mean no awkward elbow bumps. Privacy Plants: Green dividers between close tables add a cozy, non-claustrophobic vibe—perfect for gossiping without neighbors eavesdropping. Korean Decor Galore: Traditional drums, calligraphy scrolls, and hanbok-dressed mannequins give it that "authentic" aesthetic (great for photos, but maybe overdone). 🍖 The Food: Hits & Misses Spicy Pork Belly (Must-Order): Recommended by staff, this delivered! Mildly spicy (think flavor over heat), melt-in-mouth fat, and perfect for wrapping in lettuce 🥬. Non-Spicy Pork Ribs: Tender, but lacking oomph. Needed a sauce upgrade—felt like it was missing that Korean umami kick. Stone Pot Bibimbap: Classic, but basic. Opted for pre-cooked (wise move, since my grilling skills are nonexistent), but the rice wasn’t as crispy as hoped. Portion Reality: Two girls ordered three dishes and still took leftovers home. Korean portions never disappoint! 📝 Honest Take Flavors were solid, just not mind-blowing. The hype set expectations too high—think "good, not great". But for group dinners? Perfect, thanks to the spacious setup. 💰 Price & Pro Tips 100 R$ per person: Fair for Liberdade, especially given the fancy digs. Go for the Vibe, Not Just Taste: Come with a crew to share dishes and enjoy the ambiance—don’t expect life-changing Korean food. #SaoPauloKorean #LiberdadeDistrict #GroupDining #RestaurantReview #BrazilEats