Pooja Restaurant — Restaurant in Seoul

Correction & Clarification: Please note that Pooja Restaurant and Pooja 2 Restaurant are not owned by the same person. While the names might suggest they’re part of a chain, they are completely unrelated.

I had earlier posted that this restaurant served our favorite dal bhat in Seoul — but that was a mistake. This was Pooja 2 Restaurant, and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The dal bhat was basic, and they couldn’t even replace regular rice with basmati. The momo had clearly been frozen too long, with the top of the dough turning stiff and hard. It felt like the food was made without any care or heart.

We definitely prefer the dal bhat served at the other Pooja (or...

The people running this restaurant looked like a family with a baby. They were very nice when you could get their attention. My tandoori chicken could have had more flavor. Even chicken flavor would have sufficed. It was bland and very dry. Our curry was ok except for the hard undercooked peas. We've always experienced surprising great Nepalis/Indian food on our travels to Japan. Unfortunately it was not the case this...

June 2024 4*

The restaurant is located next to DPP design lab building. The place is located on 4th floor but there is elevator.

Restaurant is nice and well designed. You can also buy Indian Lentsil and other spices.

Here is my food list:

Samosa * Dal Tadka * Jeera Rice *

Staff is super nice. Can not speak fluent English but...