Mad Seoul — Restaurant in Berkeley

Very decent Korean place. Especially, the amount - price ratio is very satisfactory. Even the taste is quite legit. I always feel hesitant to give five stars to a restaurant, which is the reason there is only one place I gave the top score. I think this place deserves my second place to record five stars!!

Few tips:

1. Seoul Heat + Spicy Gochujang combination would be too hot for people with an ordinary immunity to spiciness. This is even hot for Koreans like me, who are eating those hot dishes every day. If you wanna try it, request more rice and less sauce.

2. I have tried Classic, Seoul Heat, and Spicy Pork so far. I recommend Classic if I should choose one. Spicy pork would be my second choice.

3. The amount is quite large. If two people who are not that hungry visit this place, even one menu would be good. You may feel like you want to bring your plate to go, even if you decided to have it in the restaurant at the beginning. Then you can ask about a lid, then they will...

Ate here twice and now I understand why it’s a ghost town half of the time. I first tried the burrito, mostly just mushy rice and the spicy pork was not spicy at all. Yesterday I got two tacos both bulgogi beef. The beef was sopping wet in its marinate which is usually not a bad thing but paired with the store bought tortillas and just HEAPS of lettuce and no sauce, it was a mess. I would love it if the tacos had more variety like kimchi or maybe a spicy sauce. And I would love it if the rice was cooked correctly! I’m willing to give it one more try since I think the bowls are...

Loved this concept. I always thought Korean food was more healthier choice but this whole Chipotle style is to my liking as well. Quick, easy, and filling. Loved their protein selections. Tried their spicy chicken and it wasn’t the best but wasn’t terrible. Their tofu was a bit plain, couldn’t absorb much flavoring to it but it kept the healthy concept. Sizing was perfect.

Bathroom was a bit untidy. Soap machine looked like it only had a few drops left with trash can inside the toilet felt like it’s been awhile since it got empty.

Place was overall still a 8/10...