Good idea but poor execution. The food here is definitely more visual as the top most layers are tasty but that's where it stops. Everything you see is an ideal depiction of the perfect KBBQ bowl but you don't get the middle and bottom, where it's pretty bland. If you mix it, there's not enough flavor so you're left somewhere in between with bites of inconsistent flavor. Seoul Bowl seems to rely heavily on their sauce and the other elements just lack that juicy flavor.
Mandu Potstickers were extremely underwhelming, smallest potstickers that were extremely hard and firm. Sure they're "crunchy," but overcooked and small means you don't taste any of the contents just the wrap.
Tried the Bulgogi Kimchi Cheese Fries next. First three bites were pleasant but like mentioned above, once you pass the top layer there's nothing left. Skimped on the bulgogi, kimchi, and cheese so you have a bottom layer of regular fries after three or so bites with the toppings. I like the combination but again, execution is a fail.
Finally, the Bulgogi Bowl with everything. Top layer beautiful, I'm raising my hopes now after having the first two disappointing appetizers. Few bites later, the bottom rice layer is exposed and more visible and you get to see the entire bowl, skimping on the bulgogi again. Bulgogi here was drier than the meat in the fries, tasted great with the sauce but failed alone and with the rice only. With the other toppings it was pleasant. Yum Yum sauce was good, I think it's just a spicy mayo, but there was only a light drizzle. Overall the toppings were all strong but the rice and meat were disappointing.
Come here if the truck is near you or for some Instagram stories, but I wouldn't hunt it down. Potentially a one-off bad experience, so if I have the opportunity to try again I might, but was disappointed. I'd want to say 1 star but it's definitely edible and I feel like this could've been a poor experience judging off everyone else, so the judgment is wide...
Read moreI stumbled on the “Seoul Bowl” food truck at the Fremont Sunday Market and I’m glad I did. I got the Bulgogi Beef Rice Bowl and a small order of Bulgogi Kimchi Cheese Fries. I was hoping to have some leftover later, but I ended up eating everything! The toppings are great, the sauces are delicious, and I think the meat is portioned well.
The only thing I’d change is for the bowl to be bigger, but that’s just me being greedy and wanting more! I’m from Los Angeles I visiting family in Seattle, and I wish they had something like this out there. I definitely will be recommending this to friends/family and will be...
Read moreJust not very good. The flavor profiles are in the same ballpark as good Korean food, but definitely not playing in the same league. The bolgogi beef was a little less than ok, stewing on a hot line all day. The cucumbers were passable. But the other comments were worse than nothing and the noodles were repulsive. Lifeless cafeteria seating and service that was exactly acceptable. Does anyone else feel conflicted about restaurants that don't allow tipping? Sure, pay a livable wage, remove the stick. But leave the carrot. People are willing to pay for excellence and we like to decide for ourselves what our...
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