Cafe Seoul Korean Restaurant
| Address: | 1930 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403, USA |
| Phone: | +1 541-687-2122 |
| Rating: | 3.5 |
| Working: | 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM Closed Closed |
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Bill Westfield
We dropped in, late, tired, and expecting generic Americanized "Asian" food. The "authentic Korean" and unfamiliar menu was a bit of a worrisome surprise, but also ... tempting. We opted for one "safe" dish (yakisoba) and one experiment (beef Bibimbap.) Both were quite good, and the owner (?) was friendly and helpful, explaining some of the pieces, and teaching me how I was supposed to eat the Bibimbap. (Im not sure how an "order at the counter and wait for your food" restaurant can have "waiter attention" issues. I got more attention (and more useful) than I was expecting (but it was a quiet night.)) Visually, the Bibimbap compared quite favorably to pictures I see on the web. I was pretty impressed. This is a place Id go back to to sample Korean dishes, trusting that if I didnt like something itd be because I didnt like it, rather than that it was badly prepared. Decor was ... adequate (except for serving dishes, which were impressively nice stainless steel. Sort of like going to a "diner" and getting served on fancy plates.) Most dishes were about $10.
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Elaine Penrod
Im half Korean and new to the area. Im always trying to find the places that almost meet the standards of my mothers Korean dishes (it never happens, but I like to try). Shortly after our move to Eugene, my husband and I tried out Cafe Seoul Korean Restaurant. The food was so great that we decided to return even though the service was awful. We both have worked years in the service industry and know what bad days at work can be like. The male owner was rude to us, almost negligent, as if he didnt even want us there. The food kept us coming back a few more times, but the both of us regretted even walking in those doors by the time we left because of the mans poor attitude. Since then, we have explored other Korean restaurants and have found just as excellent food with great service-- give your money to those people. The food is great but the vibes suck.
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김찬희
The Korean dishes I could have in Oregon is limited. So, I wanted to taste all of the Korean restaurants nearby. The first one I chose was Cafe Seoul Restaurant. From the outside, which said "Restaurant" in Korean made me feel that the owner was Korean. The inside was decorated nicely dispite the coziness of the building. The Owner and the wife was so nice, they explained everything about the menu, which were names and pictures about the Korean food. Another thing that got my eyes was that they never used a plastic bag which helps Earth. This, I think goes perfectly with the Koreas symbol as the Eastern Country of Manners. I plan to go there again and again.
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Sean Pomeroy
Though the food is well priced and tasty, the service during busy times is awful. Ive walked in to order to the place filled with customers but with several tables nor cleared. After ordering I stood in the corner for more than 10 minutes without a table being cleared or really acknowledged by the staff. However seated dinners had to go boxes prepped, food and silverware set down by the staff whil I stood and waited for a clean table. When served they mixed up that I wanted it here as I had been standing and they presumed I wanted it to go. The manager apologized. Good people, just bad combo
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A Private User
Cafe Seoul has recently reopened under new management albeit it was my first time there. The new owners seem to be very nice (I dont like spending my money with people I dont like). The dining area is very small (I hope they add a few plants and stuff). The prices are a wee bit hi but still quite affordable (I got take out for 3 adults and 4 children for $50). They do have a small lunch menu which is quite affordable. The food was tasty and fresh ~~~ Ill be going back!
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A Private User
The food here is excellent and some of the best authentic Korean food available in Eugene, however the real downside is the service. There is a great discrepancy in treatment between those who speak Korean and those who dont. Ive often felt completely ignored even while trying to get the waiters attention as he consistently dotes on people with whom he can more easily converse.
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Ethan H
Hard to say. Owner of the Restruant is kind of wired. A little bit unstable, especially to Asian customers. (Americans you are safe) And the waiting time for every meal is freakin crazy!!! And the price is not very pretty. HOWEVER, some dishes such as Kalbee Soup, Yuke Jang and kimchi rice are delicious enough that worth waiting.
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A Private User
I love this place. If you really want to try a good authentic Korean food, this is the place to go. They also serve many "popular" asian dishes like yakisoba and teriyaki chicken/beef also if you want something else. Friendly and good atomosphere.
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Cathy Chen
Nice BBQ ribs, very nice yokisoba. Stone pan rice may be authentic Korean, but not my style. Quite busy, even at the hour when we ate (past 7pm on a weekday). Owner looks real serious, I guess thats his style? Will recommend to other passersby.
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Zhicheng Wang
The cashier always saying bad words when we order, I do not know if those bad words are to us or anything. It seems that he never smile to Asians except the Korean. The food here are great but attitude is just awful.
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xuchang Tan
这老头子有严重的强迫症，一顿餐等了快要半个小时，太慢了！！！！
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Michael A. Kelley
These are the rudest people on earth they are impulsive , hang up on customers and other businesses , they also are a bad representative of they Eugene/ Springfield community.
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Zijie Yue
The service was terrible, never smile except you are white or korean. Food was good, only because it is one of few korean restaurants located in eugene.
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denise fjordbeck
Best Korean food in town. Good home-cooked meals, priced right for what you get. Nice owners, very hard-working.
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Jeremie Haniuk
Excellent food, great people! Wait can be a little long but the food is worth the wait.
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A Private User
Decent food. Staff was horrible. Not worth the trouble.
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Muhammad Ikhsan
Emmmmhhh
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victor daffin
Good food, good location, fair price.
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D. Scott Smith
Hard to find. Worth the effort
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Janette Shanahan
They have excellent bulgogi.
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Sarah Dey
never disappoints
