Seoul Mates

This place is a perfect mix of modern lounge energy and real Korean comfort food. The Kal bi tang (Short rib soup) is rich, deep, and soothing, The grilled pork belly is ridiculously good too, juicy with that perfect char. The signature cocktails are next level. You can tell they put real thought into every drink creative, smooth, and totally unique to this spot. The atmosphere is cozy but stylish. Definitely one of those places you’ll want to bring your friends to. A must try if you’re in Capitol Hill.

Wonderful variety of Korean dishes with great flavors. Every dish was delicious! The place is spacious, perfect for big groups of parties and large windows that open up make the space feel fresh and inviting. Great location right on Capitol Hill! Just keep in mind that parking can be a bit tricky.

Had a great time at Seoul Mates! There are a good variety of Korean food options like kalbi jim and Korean fried chicken. Want to try the bossam next time! The cocktails also looks really good. Beautiful interior design and friendly staff, would come back again!

The food, service, and ambience is great! It's not completely authentic Korean food but flavors are delicious and the food is made well. I really enjoyed the fried rice and how it is surrounded by egg that you can scoop up with the rice. The bossam was tender and the radish kimchi hit the spot. It doesn't come with lettuce to wrap it but they were so kind to make us boiled cabbage so we can have the wrap experience. I will definitely come again to enjoy anju with friends or on a date.

Nice new Korean place in Cap Hill, but didn’t meet our expectations. The service was slow and inattentive (never checked in on our orders, never refilled water, etc) and one of our dishes was completely forgotten, so we asked for it to be removed from bill. Banchan only comes with some dishes and the kimchi had a weird off taste, nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. The yukgaejang was inauthentic and tasted very off, like a seafood broth unlike the usual beef broth. The bathrooms and walk to them were partially flooded, water everywhere on the floors almost an inch deep at some parts.

I visited Seoul Mate recently and it ended up being way better than I expected. The place has a nice, modern vibe, but the prices were surprisingly reasonable. The food was honestly great, and everything I tried was good enough that I’d recommend any of the dishes without hesitation. They also have a bunch of different cocktails, so it’s easy to find something that fits your taste. Plus, there are two private rooms and a big booth-style table, which makes it a solid spot for larger groups. Overall, Seoul Mate really impressed me. I’d definitely recommend checking it out.

I recently tried Seoul Mates on Capitol Hill and had a great experience. The Galbi-jjim (braised short ribs) was super tender with a flavorful sauce—I’d definitely recommend it if you like hearty meat dishes. Their Korean fried chicken was crispy and tasty, especially with a cold beer. It's a perfect spot for Chimaek (chicken and beer). The place is clean and new with a modern vibe, making it nice for hanging out with friends. The staff were friendly and on top of things, which made the meal even better. Overall, Seoul Mates is a solid choice for anyone craving Korean comfort food in a comfortable setting. I’ll be back!

Cute place. Server was extremely friendly. I saw they were short staffed and he was working very hard. We got the kimchi squid pancakes, rose tteokbokki, and matcha tiramisu. The tiramisu was a bit of a damp bread texture with not much flavor- but everything else was VERY good! They also have a wine selection, which I particularly loved.