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| - Easily the best Korean in Cleveland. Good service, great food, homely decor (in a good way). Don't let the exterior fool you, Seoul Garden brings it.
I've had the Dolsot Bibimbap, Tteokbokki, and the Bulgogi. I've had the bibimbap many times and the unique mixture hits the spot every time. The tteokbokki sauce was perfect; sweet, spicy, and savory. The bulgogi however was below average. Too many veggies, and the meat just tasted like your average beef stir fry, missing that unique marinade.
Where they really bring it is the banchan, aka the many Korean side dishes. I'm talking plates upon plates of fresh banchan. Different kinds of kimchi, spicy anchovies, some kind of potato, and other things.... all of which were very good. You also get this scrambled egg concoction in a little hot pot that might be my favorite part of the entire meal. You could probably get full off the banchan alone and a bowl of rice.
Lastly, you get a free bottle of Yakult as dessert. If you're not Asian, this is a small serving of this sweet yogurt like milk. If you are Asian, you might remember finishing entire packs of these in one sitting as a kid.
The bill might be a little steep for a little place like this, but Korean food is not typically cheap so expect to pay $10-$15 per head.
Seoul Garden is a hidden gem in a block full of worn down buildings and businesses.
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