SOTT — Restaurant in Providence

On my recent trip to Rhode Island, I stopped by Sott and their food was closely on par with what I had in Korea. They even have a Life4Cuts style photo booth INSIDE the restaurant. We couldn’t resist jumping in for pics right after our feast.

Shoutout to the servers. They were super friendly and attentive!

＊Korean Crudo $20 This crudo was absolutely perfect for a warm day. It came generously loaded with salmon, hamachi, ikura, and masago, drizzled with a bright, tangy sauce. I loved wrapping the raw fish in the seaweed they provided. Undoubtedly my favorite dish of the meal.

＊LA Galbi $29 The korean grilled meat came with rice, lettuce wraps, and assorted banchan, just like a proper kbbq experience. The galbi was smoky, slightly sweet, and juicy. It was delicious with white rice or wrapped in lettuce (we even asked for extra lettuce).

＊Salmon Sotbap $26 One of their signature dishes is sotbap (솥밥)—a traditional Korean pot rice dish where rice is cooked in a hot metal pot and topped with your choice of toppings like short ribs, bulgogi, salmon, oysters, or veggies.

They even provided a helpful instruction sheet outlining two ways to enjoy it: (1) Transfer the rice to a separate bowl and mix it with sauces and banchan. (2) Pour barley tea into the pot with the crispy rice at the bottom, cover it with the lid, and let it soak.

I personally preferred the first method. It was such a fun experience to enjoy sotbap outside of Korea.

＊White Mountain $15 ＊Green Grape Makgeoli $14 ＊Yuzu Refresher $7 If you enjoy cocktails with a mild alcoholic taste like I do, their drinks are a great choice. The green grape korean rice wine was sweet and creamy, while the White Mountain had a very subtle sake flavor and was garnished...

Sotbop specialty restaurant that serves great Korean-Chinese cuisine.

Heard great things about this new spot from a friend who lives nearby. After years of an underwhelming Korean food scene in Boston, I finally made my way here to see what’s different. On my first visit, I ordered the Chicken Gangjeong and the Mushroom Sotbop. Loved the presentation and pricing, and the chicken was exceptionally tender. A bit on the saucy side, but it paired well with the sotbop. However, the banchans that came with it felt fairly standard.

I returned with a friend to explore their Korean-Chinese menu, which seemed to be a significant part of the menu. The Brisket Clam Jjambbong looked especially enticing, so we ordered it alongside the Cumin Lamb and the Yulingi. First off, the latter two dishes were fantastic. The Yulingi felt like an upgraded version of the Gangjeong—crispy, juicy, and perfectly complemented by the marinated onion slices on top. The Cumin Lamb had no overpowering gaminess, just tender, well-seasoned meat with minimal fat.

But our favorite was, without a doubt, the Brisket Clam Jjambbong. An absolute steal at around $20 (or maybe I’ve just been conditioned by Boston prices). Packed with seafood and brisket, the thin, kalguksu-like noodles had a thick starch coating that made the dish feel extra indulgent. The broth carried a slightly charred aroma with a clean, sharp spiciness that lingered without overwhelming. Maybe a touch of MSG, but with all that seafood and beef, the flavors still felt deep and natural.

Will definitely be back to explore more of their Korean-Chinese menu. Boston’s Korean-Chinese scene needs more...

Half Korean here. While I appreciate the many Korean restaurants around the Providence area and enjoy dishes at all of them, I must say, Sott gave me reminiscence of uma’s (mom’s) cooking which I don’t think any other place has so far. When you step in, the space is clean and simple but with all the right little touches of Korean culture. K-pop playing, a wall projecting images of traditional Korean art, a large refrigerator with rows and rows of soju and makgeolli bottles. The Korean water dispenser (iykyk). It was also a good sign that there were Korean guests dining there. Our servers were so kind and attentive, explaining the concept of Sottbap and offering a choice of hot water on a frigid winter day. Part of the meal is basically a comfort dish (my mom made it for me sometimes if sick as it’s simple and porridge-like). Rice is left to cook in a hot dish until the bottom layer slightly burns/browns to a crispy rice. After you eat the regular rice, you pour hot water or tea over the crispy rice stuck to the bottom, scrape up the bits, which adds flavor to the water. Delicious. Found the meats top be delicious as well. Enjoyed the kimchi stew which was packed with kimchi and tofu, with good depth of flavor. Also got sake and a Tokyo sour which was VERY well made. Overall this place felt pretty authentic, made me miss mom and made me want to buy a flight to Korea. So I’m giving an enthusiastic 5 stars. Can’t wait to try the hot pot and...