Nuevo Seoul

Absolutely hands down some of my favorite food. We sat at the bar, Rachel was our bartender and waitress! She was phenomenal!!! She reocmmend the grilled cheese Birrias and the kimchi French fries with bulgogi beef, out of this world flavorful. Homemade strawberry margaritas, and the birrias Ramen was very very good! Go here, it will NOT disappoint!!!!!

If you are already within a block and need a quick lunch, this would be fine. However, I was surprised at how bland our meal was compared to the glowing reviews. It’s basically a very Americanized Mexican restaurant with some vaguely Korean flavors. The gochujang shrimp and al pastor tofu tacos were lacking flavor and texturally boring, and there wasn’t enough cilantro or onion to off set protein. Bland salsas. The birria was the most flavorful thing we had but extremely salty and oily. The kimchi fries were just fine. The servers were very kind. There is so much amazing food in Detroit so I would not recommend this or return.

My granddaughter and I went here for dinner before attending the Candle Light Hip Hop Concert. We enjoyed the Chorizo Mandu dumplings (really loved the dipping sauce) and 10 K-Town wings with the Sweet Gochuchang glaze as our appetizers. Both delicious. We both ordered the Milk Bread Birria Grilled Cheese which is my personal favorite. The Birria dipping sauce is quite tasty. Keep vowing to order something different but it’s so good! We both had to take half of our sandwiches home because we were so full. Our server was very nice and attentive, the staff here always are. We got here just shortly after they opened so there were only a few other people inside, and it was also the super cold below freezing Friday night. But we enjoyed every bit of it.

The people were really nice. I liked them. It’s a bit like a Korean flavored chipotle, and I thought it would be closer to actual Mexican food. Also, they gave me corn when I asked for no corn. If you like chipotle, this is definitely the place for you. It was also a lot of food for one person, you can definitely split one order for multiple meals. I got the bulogi? Beef bowl with some tortillas on the side. Sorry the picture is messy I mixed it up.

Amazing service and delicious unique food! My boyfriend and I enjoyed it here and will definitely be back soon. As a vegetarian this is now one of my new favorite restaurants! The staff was very kind & helpful. The food came out so quick as well. 100/10!!!

My son called this a gentrification final boss restaurant. He isn't wrong. Casual, hip, and OK food. But some of the flavor profiles were a little one dimensional--good, but not great. Also, my ramen came in a flimsy plastic takeout container. Maybe that was part of the gentrified chic? I would have preferred some hand made locally sourced pottery. Again, worth eating at if you are in the area and want to get a quick bite, but I wouldn't go out of my way. Service was fast and friendly.

I tried Nuevo Seoul for the first time and it did not disappoint! I ordered the lavender lemonade, elote, and the grilled cheese quesabirria. Honestly, it was way too much food for one sitting, but everything was delicious. The consomé was flavorful (could’ve used a little more spice, but hey, we’re in Detroit so I get it). The grilled cheese quesabirria was massive, cheesy, and super filling and definitely worth sharing if you’re not too hungry. The elote was spot on and paired perfectly with the lavender lemonade, which was refreshing and unique. Overall, a great spot with big portions and bold flavors. *I’m here for a conference at the convention center and it was a short walk. Make sure you look for the writing on the wall or you will miss it.

Kimchi Fries were good. Flavor and spice profile was decent. However, my burrito was mediocre. Everything was so expensive for how subpar the quality and size was. I expected better for an $15 burrito. And the mandatory 20% gratuity was something I wasn’t expecting. I wouldn’t come here again.

Nuevo Seoul is a quaint little establishment tucked away in Detroit you must try. The decor is cozy & inviting, old school hip hop blessed our ears while dining in. The staff is super friendly & suggestive on their menu favorites. We always start with some delicious margaritas and a chips, salsa, & guacamole flight. This is a fusion establishment, so we had to get some Korean wings- mouth watering, and one of the reasons I will be back very soon. The short rib birria is some of the best in the area. This is a must. We accidentally stumbled in on a Taco Tuesday. You may mix and match your 3 choices. I definitely appreciated this! All of the tacos are amazing. We finished with a churro fried ice cream- the best I've ever had. Be sure to check out this hidden gem. Perfect for lunch, date night, friends night out, anytime!

Service was good and the location is set up for a good time, tugged away with an outdoor area, bar, and indoor seating. I was excited to try this place; however, the taste and quality fell a bit short. Server apologized as it seemed like they were out on a few options due to vendor mix up. Personally the wings were too greasy, and the sauces didn't hit quite well (spicy honey and Korean bbq). The corn in the cup was good, though I asked for a side of tajin to add and since they didn't have cotija they poured mozzarella which just hit a little different. My friends had the tacos and despite there being two tortillas per tacos, the tortillas fell apart, seemed like store bought tortillas. Perhaps others have a better day eating here than us.

This place has a Korean-Mexican fusion menu. The birria grilled cheese was so good! I also liked the elote. The chicken wings were decent. The quesadilla with kalbi beef could of done with more meat in it. All the meat except pork is halal. Overall, had a good experience here.

I've heard about this place for a while now. It keep showing up on my insta feedback. We wanted the dumplings they were out. The wings were light and crispy and the sauces were delicious but the wing quality was sub par, small, chewy and broken bones. The nachos tasted like street corn but there was no layering. Everything was dumped on top. They were good but with a little finesse they could be great. The place was cool but no one was there. I have to say I was disappointed although our server tried. They added a gratuity to our tip for two people. ODD Need less to say, I probably won't be back, my lunch date wasn't impressed and barely ate.

Nuevo Seoul is, to me, the coolest taco place in Downtown Detroit. The Korean influence makes for really cool tacos and burritos. The cocktails are similarly fun hybrids of both cuisines. The service had been consistently great with every trip I've made, and the small but artistic space impresses me anew each trip.

Food was good we went in while we were visiting the auto show, it was busy than usual ended up waiting for 15 mins but the staff we were polite and trying to turn the tables as fast as they could... The ambiance s a nice place to chill and hangout for a good meal . The food was good even tho it was busy we were able to Get the order soon ... among wat we ordered the kimchi fries were the best .. the chicken tacos were good too... I oly wished instead of tofu if they have used any other vegan meat option it would have been more flavorful as the tofu . But overall a good place to visit for a quick meal .

I must be missing something. First time here. No one but us in the restaurant. Ordered two appetizers to share. The pulled chicken nachos and chorizo dumplings. They were out of the dumplings so we got wings. The service was excellent, but the food not so much. The nachos were ok, but nothing special. They were missing something fresh and bright. The wings were awful in my opinion. Little tiny misshaped D quality wings. The sauce were fine, but very little meaty, chewy, and they didn't taste fresh. As in the chicken was old. Even the Diet Coke tasted strange. Be warned!!!! They add the tip to the bill even for a party of 2. The interior was trying to be cool but the tables are awkward to sit at.

Very good Korean-Japanese-Mexican fusion cuisine, their birria ramen was great, as were their elote and also other appetizers like their egg rolls. Service was also excellent, and they have more authentic beverages like horchata and the Jamaica drink with strawberry. Spacious interior as well. It is a bit hard to find though, you have to go to the left and behind where the Tropical Smoothie place is. Recommended!

Stopped by again for the birria ramen, which is so good, and tried the chicken wings and kimchi fries this time. The kimchi fries are so good. Tons of flavor and fresh toppings; perfect. The wings were just ok. Very heavily breaded - honestly I'm not sure if they're homemade or frozen - and tossed in a mostly sweet maybe a little bit spicy sauce. I think I'd go for the sandwich if I get chicken again. Glad to have them as an option downtown.

Came back for the chicken wings and It was good overall! Super tender wings and nicely fried and crisp. Not crazy over the sauce flavorings but I'm usually more of a fan with soy garlic flavors, it's hard to find the right gochunang based sauces that I really like. Horchata was delicious. It had more of a spice that I don't taste often in horchata. I cannot pinpoint which spice but it was light and perfect sweetness. Quesadilla Birria was okay. I think it's the same as the Korean bread version. Just different carb. Elote was good but a little too saucy for my liking but loved how it was served hot! Overall food is still just good but not memorable. If I ever came back again, definitely sticking to the chicken and possibly try other taco meat choices.

We were downtown at a weird time so most restaurants we wanted to go to were closed. This was open though. It is a Mexican Korean fusion place. I feel it leave more Mexican though. And the menu is small. What we had was fine. We tried the grilled cheese and birria tacos. The tacos were solid. I'd get those again. The grilled cheese was ok. Same with the salsa. Nothing blew me away. Overall it was solid for what it was: a place open at a weird time and decent good. I probably wouldn't go back though bc the food wasn't anything special.

First off, the staff and service is amazing! Such nice friendly faces that are quick on their feet and super helpful. The food was a little underwhelming. We ordered the Birria quesadilla, Korean chicken sandwich, and wings. The wings were probably my favorite. Don't get me wrong, the food was good! But we are craving to come back here. I recommend trying for yourself!

The food wasn't bad, but I expected more of a Korean-Mexican fusion. While I could taste the Mexican birria flavors, which made for decent Mexican-American food, the Korean elements didn't stand out. I was hoping for either the sweetness of Korean bulgogi or the twang of gochujang, but both were missing. I ordered two items: the Birria Ramen and the Birria Quesadilla. Birria Ramen - It tasted like cup ramen noodles mixed with birria soup and some short rib meat. Unfortunately, the short rib was dry, and the dish lacked that distinctive Korean fusion flavor. Birria Quesadilla - As a quesadilla, it was decent. The short rib was was a nice addition, but it needed some sort of thick Korean bulgogi sauce to enhance the fusion aspect. A gochujang-infused Mexican dipping sauce would have been bonus points instead of the standard salsa options provided.

Down a cute alley next to the juice bar place. Same street as Chop House. This place is cute. It's kinda confusing with the vibe, music, and food like the place doesn't know who it is or have one identity but lots of them! I sat at the bar. Ordered a Dragonfruit Marg. It's good. Small for 14 dollars. A lot of ice. I wouldn't get a cocktail from here again at this price. Disappointing. Plastic-wear. Food is in baskets. I did order the gochujang shrimp tacos... at 16 dollars you get three and lots of shrimp. These tacos came out almost immediately. I do not like the tortilla at all. It's dry. I don't think there's a lot of favor here just tastes plain the spice is there but not the beauty and power of gochujang. Bartenders are nice. Haven't checked on me since I ordered. They seem really busy but there's not a lot of people in here. This would be a fun work thing or cute first date or take home food. I came alone and feel comfortable. Drinks are pricey for the size. I took five sips and it was gone. Three stars. Doris kinda approved. It could be better and it just feels rushed, overpromised, and nothing special.

Finding The Restaurant Itself wasn't difficult, but it was unexpected if that makes sense lol. I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich & Fries that I enjoyed. It was crispy and juicy, they allow you to choose a sauce to have the chicken dipped in which was a plus. The service was pleasant and restaurant was a Spanish American vibe. I'll probably be back to try something different on the menu next.

Ok another day another restaurant food review ..... wizards are making this food in the kitchen im sure of it OMG food was Amazing this is a Mexican and Korean fusion we had chorizo Mondu (beef/chorizo wonton fried dumpling) Korean chicken wings. Korean barbecue sauce/spicy soy honey sauce ..then We had birra Ramen. We also had a Birra quesadilla. I had three different types of tacos. Bulgogi beef. Gochujang chicken spicy pork. our waitress was awesome she hooked us up with some free dessert churro chips an a free shot to try out . 10/10 will be back for sure food was amazing

This place has a great location, but that's about it. The food was in general pretty flavorless for a Korean and Mexican fusion restaurant. Their spiciest sauce was more like a medium. The birria ramen was the best thing but I wouldn't go back for it. The chicken sandwich was really soggy. I wouldn't have been too mad had our bill been $40-50, but for the price I expected it to be better. As far as ambiance the plastic trays felt cheap for how expensive the food was. I also think they need to dim the lighting a bit. The thing I was most annoyed about was it was $14 for a margarita (not an issue) but it was so weak and watered down. I really hope since they just opened they make some changes so that the price reflects the quality or vice versa.

A very cool and chill place downtown. The ambiance is festive; lots of laughter-bellicose. Service was very friendly and they seemed genuinely happy to be there. The food is fantastic-some of the best birria tacos around the D, and my wife loved her chicken sandwich. Be nice to get some real cutlery and the soju is expensive so be warned. But otherwise a nearly ideal summer place for a casual date or friends.

What the absolute heck. No idea why this place wasn't packed when we arrived. The food is freaking outstanding. Perfectly cooked and seasoned Birria tacos. Mouthwatering and delicious kimchi fries. I am Korean and I approve. Just outstanding.

Wow! Wow! Wow! The food here was just simply amazing -- you HAVE TO, HAVE TO come try. Honestly, they could have cursed me out and I STILL would come here. YES, YES. YES!

Great Food! Great service! Great location kind of hidden away! Very cool place. We had the burrito quesadilla, elote, wings, the chorizo dumplings, chicken sandwich & churro chips for dessert. Everything was delicious. The drinks are creative and tasty. Great price point. A must do. Adding to our rotation.

Reasonably happy with this spot but some room for improvement. Prices were definitely very high for the food. However, everything was pretty good. Went for the shrimp tacos and was pretty happy. Pork tacos very underwhelming. Bulgogi tacos made it worth going back. Incredible flavor. Brought home tacos and a quesadilla to my partner. Two cocktails. Pricey for small and slim glasses but very tasty. Tacos were a bit much for zero side. No rice, no beans, no chips. Nothing. Service was friendly and the vibe was a bit weird but generally nice. We ordered fries to split and they only had baskets to give us for us to share with and seemed a bit put out that we asked. A bit weird. Worth giving another shot though! Fun and different.

The birria ramen was my favorite. The tacos I got were the gochujang chicken, spicy pork, and bulgogi beef. The meats were dry but had good flavor to it. Their cocktails were very tasty and picture-worthy. The clouds over jeju and vibe check were definitely a must-try! Overall, this place is a bit pricey for their food and gratuity is automatically added 18% to the bill which I was frustrated about because their service was not good at all. They barely checked on us and the food was missing at first. This place is cute and clean and good for a cute hangout with friends.

It was amazing Birra ramen Cool atmosphere Nice people Clean Good service too

I was excited to get to Nuevo. The restaurant was decent, not comfortable, not welcoming, not warm. Something that you'd expect at a hospital. Small tables uncomfortable chairs. My Ramen Birria had undercooked noodles and was served in a container . Not a bowl. It could use seasoning especially spices. It's asking for seasoning with each bite. The fries however, were cooked perfectly. Agua Fresca was heavy and not refreshing. $8 for a very small glass. (I may just be used to Maganados and SW Detroit). The chicken could also be cooked a little longer but, it was the tastiest dish next to the fries.

It was ok. That's my best take away. The ambiance has potential but it kind of gives cafeteria in the inside. Requested to sit outside which was better. Decor is cute but odd, the flowers outside did not go with the other decor. OK on to food, I couldn't tell the fusion part but there was food that was Korean and food that was allegedly Mexican but no fusion of the two necessarily. My food was good however. The birria quesadilla were delicious!!! Yum!! Nachos were ok as well. My chicken sandwich was just ok. The sweet spicy sauce was a little too sweet for me. Service was ok, one server who looked more in our age group came over and gave drink recommendations. The pina colada slushie while normally not a go to for me was pretty solid. Check it out. Just opened within a few months so I expect it'll get better.

Hip no-frills spot with creative Mex-Asian fusion. The birria is amazing and highly recommend the birria ramen with egg. If you're super hungry get extra noodles. Never had a bad meal here and admit that I ate here twice in one week on a recent trip to Detroit.

nuevo seoul is a solid option for a quick bite (dine in or take out) in downtown detroit. i got the burrito bowl with bulgogi beef and gochujang chicken to-go, and it did not disappoint. the asian fusion flavors paired with the burrito bowl elements worked unexpectedly well, and i thoroughly enjoyed my bowl. the service is very friendly, i walked in and placed an order for takeout and got it in around 10-12 minutes. the interior has a considerable amount of seating but i can see it getting busy during peak hours. i would definitely recommend nuevo seoul if you're in the area!

This was a good one! I got the birria tacos made from Korean short ribs (supposed to be fusion, but didn't taste anything Korean; still delicious). These are comfort food tacos, with plenty of tender beef and cheese (and dipping sauce) that won't leave you hungry after finishing. The server was super nice and helpful too. (Note: this place adds automatic 18% gratuity to your meal). I would come back here and recommend to anyone wanting to try something different. Well done!

Service was fast. Atmosphere was chill and laidback. Food and drinks were amazing- so good and something unique!

Fun bar tucked away in the business district. Colorful murals adorn the walls. Great bartender offered samples of soju. On Mondays they have "Motown Mondays" Happy Hour, complete with a great playlist. Food is Korean-Mexican fusion.

The ramen noodles was good overall. The noodle however tasted like instant ramen and it was served in a paper cup, found instant noodles corn in the cup . The meat was rly good tho, still recommend! Ice cream was insane, best ice cream at a restaurant, must get! (Ate too fast forgot to get a pic)

Great food in a great location! Love coming here with family and friends. Staff is kind beyond words! Advertised on Instagram as halal!

I went to birria heaven here. The kimchi fries, the Mexican coke, and did I mention the birria? THE TACOS ARE AMAZING. The waitresses are super friendly & very efficient. Parking was easy for downtown (in a lot across the street) and the vibe of this place is SO COOL. The Korean / Mexican fusion is delicious & the brightly colored art on the walls reflect that fun. 10 outta 10 highly recommend!!!

My sister and I were visiting Detroit for the weekend. We walked from our hotel. The food was great!! Small spot with great service.

So I've been here once before but I only had drinks. The staff wasn't all that great. They act like they don't see you and like they barely want to serve you. I didn't eat that time but my friends did and they said the food was good. They tried the tacos and the ramen. I was excited to come back and try the food. I finally returned the other day and the service was no different. It took a while for me to be acknowledged. I ate a good portion of my food without silverware. But let's get into the food. I was initially upset because even though you get 3 tacos, you can't mix and match proteins. I got the bulgogi tacos and they were absolutely disgusting. I wouldn't blame it on them though, it's just not for my taste buds. Bulgogi beef is really sweet and it just may be an acquired taste but it was gross to me. The green sauce was the only one that kind of cut the sweetness and made them bearable to eat. Had I been able to mix and match proteins, that would've been one bad tacos instead of a whole bad meal. I ended up just throwing the tacos in the trash and going to McDonalds. Waste of $14. The only positive thing I have to say is that their music playlist is 10/10.

Delicious! We had the Birria Tacos, Birria Ramen, Spicy Marg and Coffee in my Boots (espresso martini type drink). The service was great also!

Yeah i came back to try it again & it was still just terrible. Chicken sandwich was disgusting & super messy. Fries were room temp. The music was straight up off a 2010's highschoolers playlist. Will not be returning!

Food was super fresh and great- good portions and nice ambiance. The birria items were well seasoned and tasty.

Need late night eats ?! This place is open until 12am! This is truly a hidden gem, literally because it's tucked away in a corner. We stopped in at about 11pm. The menu is straight to the point. I got the Al Pastor tofu tacos and my friend got the Korean fried chicken sandwich and Mexican coke. The food was delicious and d came out fast. My tacos came with pineapples on them and red and green salsa, the green has a spicy kick to it. Pineapple helps offset the spicy taste. I did not try the chips and salsa plus gauc do I will be back

I love this spot! It's always great food and a great time! There is a cool variety of options and all are uniquely yummy.

This is a great space. We had the birria ramen, kimchi fries (we added bulgogi beef), and the kalbi quesadilla . The fries are so good. The kimchi isn't too much and adding the protein was a huge win. The ramen was delicious - I would add a side of kimchi next time but I love kimchi. My favorite item was the kalbi quesadilla. It was sweet and savor its crispy and gooey. This is a new spot you MUST try if you are downtown. I highly recommend this place!!

Ambience inside the restaurant was cute, a little dim with a bar in the back. Halal food which is a plus (but not everything is if I'm remembering correctly? - ask which options are to double check!) My mom and brother order birria tacos and quesadilla which were delicious. My father and I ordered the kimchi chicken quesadilla and burrito bowl. We shared kimchi fries and nachos. The starters were alright, most of the topping sat on top which was kind of annoying since once you got to the bottom it was plain fries/chips. The meat tasted a little off and/or frozen and old and didn't taste good in my opinion. The next day, both my father and I got food poisoning/upset stomachs which I'm guessing was from the chicken. Prices also seemed a little high but that might just be me. They also did not give plates which I think would be nice to have - we asked for some we could share food and were just given more of the baskets with paper. Hostess was nice and answered any questions we had! Overall it was nice to try, but I do not see myself coming to this restaurant again.

Open just over a week, impressed with the delicious flavors, friendly service, and hidden gem atmosphere. Saturday afternoon visit, so we did not take advantage of the beautiful bar but cocktails looked amazing! Next time. Just a couple suggestions: --Not super vegetarian friendly... only have the tofu Al pastor as a taco protein. Would suggest maybe adding fried cauliflower bites as a veg option to your Korean fried chicken. Would make it more friendly for veg peeps dining with carnivore friends. --Ordered 8 wings w 2 sauces half and half... but all the wings looked the same, and the waitress had no idea which was which. Not sure we got 2 diff flavors? --Nice portion of guac but we weren't offered more chips to go with it. We prob should have asked... --Hubby ordered the ramen and was told it's about 3/4 full of a quart deli container. It was more like half full... def could have used some additional broth. I hope the hidden location doesn't affect their success! We'll be back!

After seeing this restaurant on Instagram, my friends and I decided to give it a try. It is located down in alleyway next to tropical smoothie so if you're not looking for it, you will miss it. There wasn't many people in the restaurant so we were quickly seated. This restaurant is definitely on the smaller side, but they do have a full bar and really colorful artwork. My friend is allergic to gluten, so there were many questions asked about the menu and the waiter seemed frustrated when answering her questions. Once we figured out what she could and couldn't eat we placed our order. I ordered the birria quesadilla which was actually really good and I was very surprised by that. My friend her chicken burrito, lacked flavor and the Bulgogi beef tacos weren't that good either. This restaurant is newly opened so I will give them the benefit of the doubt so they can work out their kinks and I'll come back.

The absolute worse system for service. It's not even just on the waitress. We had to wait forever for food. It wasn't even that busy. On top of that over 15 minutes for just garlic aioli, and salsas. The drinks forget it. The strawberry agua Fresca is so small in size and does not taste good at all. Way too sweet just simple syrup I assume. The quesadilla birria was my favorite item. The Korean fried chicken sandwhich was good. Once we waited forever for simple ketchup. The tacos come in three and you can get mixed meats but can't get three different tacos with three different separate meats... weird but ok. All in all. Cute concept. But the food was nothing spectacular. The consome again way too bland. The salsas weren't good. Then the service ... yeah not something I would try again. Went for my birthday and I wanted to try the desert but didn't want to wait another 30/40 min smh. Other customers kept complaining. I didn't because I could see a lot of this again was on the system they have to get food/items out.

Wayyyy too much salt in the meats, but overall okay. Was very disappointed I paid $16 for parking, had gratuity added to our bill and tipped on top of it by mistake. $60 dinner for 2 turned into $115. Enjoyed the kimchi fries the most, the fried chicken sandwich was delicious but the bun was too soft to hold it. My husband liked the ramen, but it came in a deli plastic container... kinda weird presentation and awkward to eat. For the end price and parking hassle would not recommend unless you are already in the area and looking for fast casual.

Great experience with sense flavors! Come here for a fun and unique experience. Our appetizer was the chips and guacamole along with the click bait drunk special

The Restaurant is nice and looks good. Staff were on their phones where they should've been more attentive. Food was solid and had great flavor, but I had to send wings back because they were still bloody. I know some of this comes with being new. The Birria was cooked perfectly, dipping sauces were bland tho. Kimchi fries were fire. Wings tasted amazing sadly undercooked so I couldn't eat them. The place has got a lot of potential and again great flavor. So my experience wasn't great but I'll definitely go back in a month or two. Staff needs training but I can see the potential.