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| - Open late at night, Seoulicious is the bomb for midnight dinners when it's a no go for pub food. My friend introduced me to it after we finished our Black Friday shopping. Luckily, we didn't have to fight for seats. It wasn't too packed, but there was a constant stream of customers. Therefore, you know it's probably not too hyped, but it's still highly revered in the area.
The chefs serve standard Korean fare in a more modern setting. The lighting is dim, the tables are black, there are extra lighting fixtures in the corner, and the servers adorn black outfits. The interior is not over the top, but it's a pleasant alternative to the usual wooden and brown interiors of Korean restaurants (at least from the ones I've visited).
Here, you will find your usual pancakes, ddukbokki, bibimbap, and hot plates. They are reasonably priced compared to other Korean restaurants in the downtown core. They are certainly not cheap eats, but you would have spent the same or more at a pub anyway.
We ordered the ddukbokki, LA ribs, and Spicy Pork. The latter two came with individual side dishes instead of shared ones, a bowl of rice and a miso soup. All of them were flavourful and large in portion-size. I especially loved my spicy pork because the meat was cut into smaller pieces, thus allowing the sauce to be more noticeable with every bite. My only gripe that night was with the LA ribs because they were overdone. They weren't burnt, but they were unbearably chewy. If you like your ribs tender, then pass on this one.
There are actually 4 levels of spiciness. My server recommended me to stick with what he called ''regular''. I was initially against it because I thought it would be too mild, but lo and behold, the ''regular'' spiciness was definitely a hot one. It wasn't mild and it wasn't over the top. It was the standard spicy kick you get at Korean restaurants in Toronto. If you're good with spiciness but not an extremist, stick with ''regular''.
Seoulicious is a pretty fail-safe spot for Korean grub. It doesn't have outstanding prices and food quality. However, they're all fair. There's really no distinguishable factor between this establishment and others, except for the interior. It's open late at night, though, so It's a solid option if you're craving Korean munchies after a long day.
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