Seoul Tofu & Jjim - Reviews

We came in feeling hangry with two cranky kids. The customer service here completely turned our mood around. The hot tea and food quality made the experience superb, and the desserts at the end sealed the deal for the entire family. Thank you for the great experience!

Seattle is in dire need of good Korean food, but I strongly advise against settling for this establishment. My dining experience was incredibly disappointing. Our tables were not properly cleaned, and we received our food without utensils. We had to retrieve our own from another table as there were no waiters available to assist us. The seafood soondubu was excessively watery and contained very few ingredients besides cucumbers. Our water glasses were never refilled. When the check arrived, I attempted to adjust the automatic 18% tip to 15% due to the nonexistent service. However, their custom tip started at $10 and could not be altered without an employee's intervention. For entrees priced at $20, this restaurant is essentially scamming customers and hoping they won't notice. The entire experience was appalling and frankly felt illegal. It's no wonder there was no wait time. Save yourself the mistake I made and dine in Lynnwood or Federal Way instead.

My experience at this Korean restaurant was excellent. I found the food to be incredibly tasty, and the restaurant offers authentic Korean food. I've visited multiple times, and they consistently impress. The portion sizes are big, and the hot barley tea is great. Furthermore, the staff and owners are kind and friendly.

My experience at this restaurant was marked by friendly service, which was a definite positive. However, the food itself was quite bland and lacked flavor. The banchan also tasted old, which was disappointing.

I've walked by this place a number of times and have always wanted to try it, and today I did. I tried the Tofu soup with pork (S7) and had a cup of hot tea. The soup was delicious, with soft creamy tofu and flavorful broth and pork. It came with rice, I chose brown, and Korean sides which included 2 kinds of kimchi, fish cakes, and sesame bean sprouts. The service was friendly and I was offered more sides. I'll be back!

My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I loved every bite of the dishes. My taste buds truly reveled in the flavor fusion. I can't wait to return!

I ordered Tteokbokki, Kalguksu, and Bibimbap. The Tteokbokki came with튀김 (fried items). The taste was average. After finishing our meal, we were given yogurt for dessert, and ice cream for the children, which was a nice touch. The staff were friendly, which was great^^

I've passed by this place many times on my way through Capitol Hill and always thought I should visit. Today, I decided to turn back from my pizza plans and give it a try. Since the restaurant's name includes 'Jjim' (steamed dish), I assumed they'd be good at it and ordered the Galbi Jjim (braised short ribs). The server was friendly, and the side dishes were tasty. However, the main dish, the Galbi Jjim, was a bit disappointing. The short ribs used were for soup, not braising, which felt a bit odd. The sweetness and saltiness were overwhelming and became tiresome. The salt and sugar levels felt too high. Usually, I'd mix rice with the braising liquid, but I didn't feel like it this time and only ate the meat. I might visit again to try other menu items.

I had the worst experience ever at this restaurant. We were craving Korean food and decided to try this place for dinner. During our meal, my friend discovered a plastic piece, about the size of a fingernail, in the chicken galbi. We immediately informed the owner. Initially, he offered a 10% discount, which angered us. Upon calling him again, he apologized and removed the chicken galbi from our bill. However, we were very disturbed by the owner's reaction; his apology felt improper and dismissive, as if the incident wasn't serious. He seemed to be trying to get away with a minimal resolution. I strongly advise NEVER to visit this place. You never know what you might encounter, and your shock will not be handled properly. I repeat, NEVER visit this place.

My experience at this restaurant was great. It's not a fancy place, but the food was excellent. It was spicy enough, served hot, and came out ready quickly. I also appreciated the good variety of sides. The service was outstanding, a perfect 5 out of 5. The atmosphere was rated a 4, and the noise level was quiet, making it easy to talk. For dinner, the price per person was between $20–30.