Seoulmate Kitchen

I finally tried the food and was blown away by the presentation and serving size! I ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap with bulgogi and Seoul Fire Wings. The bibimbap was still sizzling upon serving and piping hot. Quite the show! The veggies were fresh, the egg fried perfectly, and the bulgogi was tender and flavorful. I appreciate the serving size and they didn't skimp on the meat like some places tend to do. You also get a generous amount of rice. I really enjoyed this meal. The wings were coated in a Korean glaze and perfectly crisp and also served over a bed of rice. I recommend asking for just wings if you’re ordering the bibimbap. Otherwise you’ll have an abundance of rice. I appreciate that they give you the sauce on the side. The sauce isn’t too spicy, but it adds a nice flavor to your food. Sometimes sauces can be too much, too little or you just don't care for it. At least you can control how much you add. My friend ordered the Kimchi Arancini's and Gochujang Mac n Cheese. I was able to taste both and loved the Kimchi Arancini's! Especially with the scallion lime aioli. I love a good dipping sauce and Omg! The aioli was so good. I'm definitely ordering the kimchi arancini's next time. The Mac n Cheese was creamy, cheesy and had an interesting taste. It's hard to describe, but it was enjoyable. I need to revisit it again since it wasn't my order and I only had a tasting. I love trying new foods and I am so glad we have a Korean restaurant that serves up some great dishes. I'm no expert on Korean food, but Seoulmate Kitchen has won me over. Customer service is friendly and efficient. I also tried the coconut cloud matcha and strawberry matcha. They use high grade quality matcha here and you can tell the difference as opposed to fake matcha. I love the creamy cloud of Matcha that sits on top of the drink. Such a yummy and beautiful presentation. I can't wait to try the coffee drinks. Overall, Seoul Mate is the perfect name because it is now one of my favorite spots at the Public Market.

I’ve been a couple times. I love the iced coconut matcha cloud. The pork belly bites were ok. I won’t get them again though. The dinner bowl, I wish had more meat. Was mostly rice. I like that they give kimchi and pickles on the side. Staff is friendly.

This place is a true gem! The food and drinks were delicious. We had the Wings and the bulgogi beef bowl. They were equally amazing. We also had a coconut base matcha drink that was so exotically delicious! Really fairly priced too. Will definitely be coming back!

My daughter insisted I needed to try the matcha at this place. And boy, was she right! So delicious and beautiful! I was told the coffees are incredible too. I definitely have to return and try the food as well.

Seoulmate Kitchen is a great addition to the SB food scene! Located in the SB Public Market, it’s the perfect spot to pop into while you’re out and about downtown. My husband and I tried the Bibimbap, Seoul Fire Wings, K Sprouts, and Gochujang Mac N Cheese and everything was SO good - super flavorful and good-sized portions. Can’t wait to go back and try more, especially from the cafe side of the menu. This spot is definitely going on our regular rotation!

lovely vegan option here — stone bowl bibimbap with tofu (no egg) they also have vegan chocolate muffins and matchas (oat or almond milk available) such a great place to eat in public market! fyi stone bowl only available for dinner service starting 3pm

Fantastic bibimbap! Probably the best I’ve ever had! Cool mango matcha, tastes like mango sticky rice!

Delicious “Seoul fire” wings and matcha. We loved the strawberry matcha, raspberry matcha and the corn silk matcha. Some of the best we’ve had!

Probably the best matcha I've ever tried! 10/10 It's good quality and I love that you can taste the richness of it because a lot of places don't do it right. I also like all the different flavor options they have - can't wait to try em all! The food I've tried here is pretty good but doesn't really stand out to me so I'll just be returning for the drinks :-)

I had stopped by Seoulmate Kitchen for their lovely matcha in the past but hadn't tried the food until now! My mom and I are lovers of bibimbap and were excited when we saw Seoulmate Kitchen had it on the dinner menu. When the opportunity arose to try it, we went for it! You order at the counter then grab a seat whilst waiting for your food. After a few minutes, everything was ready to go. In addition to the bibimbap, my mom and I ordered some kimchi arancini (which we started with). It was very delicious - chewy, crispy. I've admittedly never tried arancini at all so this was a nice first go. The first thing about the bibimbap is that it comes in a hot stone bowl so naturally it was very...hot! Whilst proceeding with caution, my mom and I dug into the bibimbap. It was very delicious. It had lots of toppings and banchan which provided a well rounded experience with flavor and texture. We opted for chicken as our protein which was very delicious. If you get the red sauce with it, it adds a nice kick to the dish that isn't overpowering. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at Seoulmate Kitchen and have been back since my initial visit. If you're interested in trying it, I would recommend it!!

Drove 1.5 hours to Seoulmate Kitchen all because Ashley Alexander's matcha brand, Nami, is collaborating with Seoulmate Kitchen! Seoulmate Kitchen is locared inside Santa Barbare Public Market which also consists of anlot of different kinds of restaurants. I got the strawberry matcha and it was so so so good. The matcha they're using is called Kana which isn't released for purchase to the public yet but exclusive only to certain cafes! The matcha had a great balance of strawberries and matcha. It wasn't grainy nor was it too sweet! Definitely would like to come back and try regular matcha and/or dirty matcha!

The new spot for your matcha needs and other Korean inspired food. Located in the public market, this has been a great addition to the different cuisines in the market. The service is friendly and helpful and answered questions that you may have. The strawberry matcha is a staple to have. They do make it sweet but do accommodate and can turn down the sweetness preference. They also have different flavor drops such as the hibiscus matcha which was a surprising flavor combination. Address if you have a milk preference. Their coffee drinks are strong as well. The fries are delicious. The Seoul fire wings are delicious and come with a generous amount of white rice. Every bite is a flavor punch. Will definitely go back to try other items.

Located in a food hall with a pretty decent matcha The service was quick and there was a decent amount of seating as well. There are two different lines. One looked like it was strictly for the cafe but we were also able to order drinks at the food line along with our food.

After reading the review of Seoulmate Kitchen from my friend Angela who lives in the 805 area, this place was put on my bucket list to try. This place in located in Santa Barbara Public Market, it is in the rear of the market. I ordered the Seoul fire wings, the six cripsy chicken wings had the perfect crunch, they had a Korean glaze that was sweet and spicy ( this glaze is to die for) also sesame seeds top with green onion, this was served on a bed of rice, plus the K- Sprouts I have never had brussel sproute kung pao style so delicious too, lastly I had the strawberry matcha drink. The staff were very nice friendly and helpful, I also notice they had a board up with paper and a pen's that you could fill out what you are thankful for and tape to the board....so cool. This is now one of my must eat at place in the 805

My partner heard about a new spot for matcha so we had to come through and give it a try! Their self-order kiosk made ordering incredibly easy and grabbing our drinks! Their strawberry matcha cloud was so cool! I had been waiting for spot like this to come through for a long time and I was blown away! We also tried their rice cakes and they were absolutely incredible! I'll have to try their carbonara next time.

Oh my Seoul... how can I possibly go back to Orange County knowing you are miles away from me. I had been following Seoulmate kitchen on IG and every post left my mouth watering and craving this spot. We finally made it to SB for the weekend and yes.. the hype is very very real. Do they have the best strawberry matcha cloud I've ever had in my life? I think so.. the matcha cloud literally tastes pillowy.. is that possible? I don't know how they do it, but keep slaying I also really loved the mango matcha cloud and I loved that the drinks are not too sweet, it's subtle yet oh so satisfying. We went on a Saturday night so it was BUSY.. and it's tucked in the corner to your left when you walk in. My biggest regret was not ordering more food.. my husband has to always try their wings and it was delish, not salty at all and super savory with the gochujang- sauce they used. The kimchi arancinis was kimchi fried rice stuffed with mozzarella, dipped with with a scallion lime aioli. Now to breakfast... the next day we came back because how could you not? Breakfast is served from 8:30 am-12pm, we settle for the egg drop sandwich.. are you kidding me? Fluffy egg, bacon, cheddar, drizzled with egg drop sauce.. holy smokes.. how to recreate this at home?! Now back in Orange County thinking I've left my seoulmate in Santa Barbara and I can't wait until I come back in January..

Cute stall in the Santa Barbara Public Market, a food hall right off the main road running through DTSB. I was excited to try the Chewy Rice Cake Carbonara (tteokboki carbonara), but unfortunately the dish was quite bland. The whole thing could've used more salt and seasoning; even the pork belly and cheese sauce seemed not to have a lick of salt. Fortunately the banchan/pickled sides saved the fish a bit. And all that said, the tteokboki were perfectly chewy and not too mushy or firm.

Yum!!! We love this Korean resto/fastfood inside the SB Public Market. Their bento lun ch boxes and their egg drop sandwich is good plus pair it with their stawberry matcha drink---perfection! One of our faves in the SB Public Market.

Bumping up my review to another star after my recent visit. I finally tried the food and was blown away by the presentation and serving size! I ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap with bulgogi and Seoul Fire Wings. The bibimbap was still sizzling upon serving and piping hot. Quite the show! The veggies were fresh, the egg fried perfectly, and the bulgogi was tender and flavorful. I appreciate the serving size and they didn't skimp on the meat like some places tend to do. You also get a generous amount of rice. I really enjoyed this meal! The wings were coated in a Korean glaze and perfectly crisp and also served over a bed of rice. I recommend asking for just wings and no rice if you don't want it. I also appreciate that they give you the sauce on the side. Sometimes it can be too much, too little or you just don't care for the sauce. So, at least you can control how much you add. My friend ordered the Kimchi Arancini's and Gochujang Mac n Cheese. I was able to taste both and loved the Kimchi Arancini's! Especially with the scallion lime aioli. I love a good dipping sauce and Omg! The aioli was so good. I'm definitely ordering the kimchi arancini's next time! The Mac n Cheese was creamy, cheesy and had an interesting taste. It's hard to describe, but it was enjoyable. I need to revisit it again since it wasn't my order and I only had a tasting. I love trying new foods and I am so glad we have a Korean restaurant that serves up some great dishes. I'm no expert on Korean food, but Seoulmate Kitchen has won me over. Customer service is friendly and efficient. I also tried the strawberry matcha and it was delicious! I love the creamy cloud of Matcha that sits on top of the drink. Such a beautiful presentation! I can't wait to try the coffee drinks. Overall, Seoul Mate is the perfect name because it is now one of my favorite spots at the Public Market.

Five Stars for Seoulmate! Seoulmate at the Santa Barbara Public Market has quickly become one of my absolute favorite spots. Their Korean-inspired dishes are packed with flavor, creativity, and freshness--every bite tastes like comfort food with a modern twist. You can tell there's real passion behind everything they serve. I've tried several items and each one has blown me away, but the real surprise was their Matcha. It's honestly some of the best I've had anywhere--smooth, earthy, and perfectly balanced. A must-try whether you're a Matcha fan or not. The team is friendly, the vibes are great, and the food is consistently excellent. If you're anywhere near the Public Market, do yourself a favor and stop by Seoulmate. You won't be disappointed!

Inside of the Santa Barbara Public market at the very end of the hall on the left left-hand side. I came in right when they opened on a Wednesday and they had quite a few people waiting, which just shows how great it was. I got the mango Matcha cloud. It was a perfect combination of sweet mango with the Matcha. No flavors were overpowering. I also got the Matcha Blondie brownie I have to say most places don't do Matcha desserts well but I still try them anyway, and this place hit it spot on it is fantastic.!!

We may have found our go to spot in Santa Barbara. We tried the bibimbap with pork belly and then with bulgogi. They were both excellent. The pork belly was crispy, tender and tasty. The bulgogi was also very good. I don't usually notice the vegetables in bibimbap, but this time I have to mention it. They were so fresh and tasty, I could even enjoy this bibimbap without meat. What blew me away was the chewy rice cake carbonara. I've never had tteok poki prepared that way, but it was delicious. The pieces of pork belly were tender and tasty. I can't describe the sauce, but it was really good. As much as I love bibimbap, I'm going to go with the rice cake carbonara from now on. My son recently tried a matcha here and he said the drinks here are really good as well.

Yup. Seoulmate is a Korean fusion joint that is a welcome addition to the Santa Barbara food scene. We are severely lacking in Korean restaurants so I'm very happy that we now have this is an option. This place is in the Public Market at the back. There's a kiosk to order from or you can go to the register. You get a number that will buzz when your food is ready so you can pick it up at the counter. I tried the pork belly lunch bento, the yuzu matcha drink, the yuzu cheesecake, and the kimchi arancini Pork belly is delicious, flavorful with an ample portion size. The bento comes with banchan that tasted fresh but only comes with two options. I'd love to see three or four like you would see at other Korean restaurants. It feels like this would be a great opportunity to do a seasonal selection. They also provide a bottle of fermented hot sauce that is a nice flavor add -- definitely not spicy though. Kimchi arancini was perfectly fried but light on the kimchi flavor. I think this can be solved by serving it with a side of kimchi. The green onion aioli was absolutely delicious, I practically licked the bowl clean. I added some of the hot sauce to this dish to help punch up the flavor. The yuzu cheesecake is delicious, light and creamy with a hint of the citrusy flavorful. I think that it would be great to serve it with a candied piece of yuzu on top to really elevate it. And finally, the yuzu matcha drink was nicely tart and earthy. Refreshing on a hot day. I'm looking forward to coming back for dinner. I hope to see more banchan and more specials, especially on the lunch menu. I would also love to see soondubu on the menu as that is my favorite Korean dish!

i was craving vietnamese iced coffee and this was the only place near us that had it! loved the vibes and how they decorated the place as well. very cute & cozy. the viet coffee was reallyyyy good! the coconut cold foam...wow. it was so delicious that i came back again the next day. the service was great! everyone was super warm and friendly. def going back here for my coffee needs when i'm around the area

I've been for dinner. But, the lunch menu? Oh my goodness. We had seoul wings, bulgogi melt and pork belly bites and we loved everything we cleaned our plates! The pork belly comes with a sweet sauce with an undertone of wasabi that is not too strong but still lets you know it's there. The wings are fully covered in a delicious sauce with a big heap of rice underneath and the bulgogi melt is so good with the meat and the cheese and house mayo. We came for lunch so it was not too busy at the market. Staff was really friendly. You HAVE to come try these items. It's a must. I will be coming back here again.

I've been a longtime cafe fan of Seoulmate Kitchen, but today's experience was incredibly special. I work down State St and found that this place has exceptional matcha lattes. They are so good that my mom calls them "Southeast Asian Mama approved" because they are perfectly "not sweet". Today, I popped in for another reason. My dog, Lola, loves their homemade dog treats so much that they are the only thing she's been eating after being diagnosed with late stage doggy cancer. We popped by for lunch, where my boyfriend and I got the bulgogi wrap and bulgogi egg drop sandwich (highly recommend by the way! Super soft, fluffy, and full of flavour). We also requested some dog treats for Lola, who is being out down tomorrow. Their note brought tears to everybody's eyes and I know Lola is looking forward to this being her last meal. Thank you so much for the unparalleled kindness and support during this time. Lola loved you guys just as much as us

This is a very cute cafe located in the Santa Barbara public market. I ordered the rasberry matcha which tasted very fresh it was yummy but besides the foam I wish there was more matcha mixed in, my sister ordered the banana matcha which I liked better and is one of their more popular drinks.

I ordered the Bibimbap. It was a good portion for the price, and I was really full afterwards. The veggies were fresh and tasteful. I got the chicken as the protein. My friend got the korean meatballs which were great as well. The sauce on the meatballs made them a little spicy! The milky cloud cake had housemade whipped cream which is super awesome! I'd love to come back for lunch as the menu looks great! This is a new place at the market definitely worth a try!

This is our family outing spot. I have been enjoying the Banana Cloud Latte! I hope it stays around its refreshing and a good flavor of Banana Cloud. The staff is alway smiling and happy and nice to see something like this in Santa Barbara!

Bibimbap: pretty good! Some of the veggies could be cut smaller so that it'd actually mix. Def needs the sauce, or it's not very flavorful. Carbonara: Not enough sauce and salt. We added the spicy sauce to it, and it tasted much better! Jasmine matcha: Good. Perfect sweetness level, no adjustments. Matcha blondie: super soft, but also Crumbl-level sweetness. Not for me but still good!

The Korean food scene in this town is abysmal, so any Korean restaurant is a welcome addition. I really appreciate that they served the bibimbap in a hot stone bowl, so this is one dish you have to enjoy here and not get it togo. Loved the egg, the sauce, and rice get mixed together to form a crispy crust. Since they just opened this week, here are a few things they could improve. Bibimbap needs more sauce. Have a squeeze bottle of gochujang and sesame oil and let people squeeze it directly on the rice. Same thing with the kimchi, the little dish that came with the rice was too stingy and not enough for anyone who can appreciate Korean food. I picked pork belly as my protein choice and it was too fatty and not rendered down enough. I look forward to trying more items on the menu.

Located in the back corner of the Santa Barbara Public market. The market itself has plenty of seating and was clean. It has amazing drinks and food. Quick service too. I got the Seoul sizzle rice with pork belly and the Viet coconut coffee during lunch service on a weekday. The viet coconut coffee was amazing. The coconut cream was the best part. My husband thought it was too sweet, but I thought it was perfect. Would definitely come back next time I'm in Santa Barbara. Parking available in an underground parking structure or in lots walking distance away.

Wow, amazingly delicious food at an indoor food stand. Public market has sooo many different types of "food stands" to choose from. Lots of table, chairs, big screen TV's, and a nice open airy atmosphere. My wifes sister knew the chef at Seoulmate Kitchen so our lunch group got in the short line and ordered. Buzzers went off in about 5 minutes and the feast began. The kung Pao Brussel sprouts were delicious--just spicy enough and cooked perfectly--and quite a large side order to share. The table got three different meals, all with Bulgogi as the protein choice (other possibilities include chicken, pork belly, tofu). Bulgogi--thinly sliced beef--so tender you don't need teeth and spiced just right-no grizzle or fat--just fabulous. Friends got the Bulgogi melt and loved it--get extra napkins!. Sister in law loved the sizzle rice Bulgogi-it was big enough to feed at least two so she had a repeat for dinner! I got the Bento box which consisted of the delish Bulgogi meat over rice with carrots, cucumbers, marinated egg. Don't forget extra sauce--it's very flavorful without being overly spicy--put it on everything!. Meals came with Kimchis (again not too spicy). Prices were very good for Santa Barbara, the amount and quality of food was tremendous. We will be back.

Had an amazing experience! I had the Kimchi soup, and it was fantastic, the rice cakes in there are unbelievable. The woman who took my order (Francesca) was extremely courteous and very kind, and had great recommendations. She honestly made my experience the five star experience that it was :)

If I could give ZERO stars, I would. This place is a disgrace to Korean food and their culture. Service was absolutely horrible. I told them it was my first time and she stared at me blankly when I asked for recommendations?? I asked for the Carbonara tteokbokki. And didn't know what I was asking for??? And I said "the rice cake haha..." and she still seemed confused. The carbonara tteokbokki itself was the most horrific thing I've ever tasted in my entire life. It was DRENCHED and sitting in a pool of cooking oil. It had absolutely NO taste, there was nothing in it that tasted even close to "carbonara". The cheesecake..... belongs in the pits of hell. It tasted extremely rancid and sour... and there was also a GIANT piece of plastic embedded into the cheesecake and I found that out the hard way as I pulled it out of my mouth. Korean food is my favorite kind of food... so I was very excited to try this place since Santa Barbara seriously lacks in diverse cuisines... but I am so disappointed and disgusted, and I hope this place gets shut down.

Good spot in the public market in downtown SB! Left side corner took over the bahmin place. The flavor is pretty spot. I'm Korean and I lived in the OC Asian Mecca for ten years. I got the sizzling plate, since a number of item are not available until the evening. I picked the bulgogi for my protein. I would have liked a little more lettuce for my samm wrap. And the rice to protein ratio was a little off, too much rice and I would have liked more green onion! More green onion the better! Regular kimchee was average, could have been more fermented?! And the oui kimchee was good, that's cucumber! There's a matcha shortage so didn't try out their speciality drinks. Next time I'll go for dinner and hopefully matcha will be available! They just opened up so I hope it stays! The owner was very nice.

Tried out Seoul Mate Kitchen at the Santa Barbara Public Market and it did not disappoint. They serve Korean fusion (with some traditional dishes) and have a café with sweets and drinks. We tried the bulgogi bento (our youngest loved it), the bulgogi melt (the tragedy was that I didnt get a photo of the top notch cheese pull) , the kimchi arancini (I'm usually very hot and cold on arancini, but this one hit the spot), and the pork belly (melt in your mouth). I was obsessed with my yuzu honey match fizz too. Highly recommend!

Seoulmate Coffee is tucked inside the food court, so don't expect a fully authentic Korean café vibe. That said, I was pleasantly surprised--their matcha drinks are really good, smooth, and not overly sweet. Service was also friendly and efficient, which made the quick stop enjoyable. While it may not deliver the traditional Korean coffeehouse feel, it's still a nice spot for a tasty drink with reliable service.

I've only had their banana cloud latte and it has me by a chokehold. It's so good and I'm hooked. It is like $10 for a latte but once in a while I ca treat myself.

The matcha is so good, super creamy and the strawberry puree was fresh. So delicious!

Fell for the good rating on Yelp. Coming from LA, I have a standard. While the bibimap was OK, the pancake we had was mediocre. Lots of veggies. I got a big chunk of carrot that was not sliced properly. Fine. It's veggie. However the dough was too mushy. The sauce was just dead salty like the cucumber side dish. The daikon and kimchi were bland. Maybe the restaurant could consider buying them from costco?

I am so excited that this Korean-inspired restaurant joined the Public Market and Santa Barbara in general, since the Korean food scene here is pretty scarce. Having it in the Public Market is perfect for me because it is just a short walk away during my lunch break. My favorite dish by far is the bibimbap. Before this place opened, I would have to drive all the way to Koreatown to get a decent dolsot bibimbap, and now I cannot believe it is available just right down the street. I am so thankful. They have so many great options you can mix and match, and they always introduce specials that keep the menu fresh and interesting. I got the Gimbap during a lunch special, another one of my favorites I also love that they incorporate banchan (traditional Korean sides) with their dishes. It makes the experience feel authentic, while still being approachable for people who may be new to Korean flavors. The staff is always incredibly friendly and attentive when I visit, which makes me feel truly welcomed. On top of the food, they also serve café drinks. I usually go for a matcha latte, but they have so many fun variations. The strawberry matcha is a perfect mid-day treat, and the coconut matcha was surprisingly well-balanced and delicious! I really hope this place sticks around for the long haul. It has quickly become one of my go-to spots in Santa Barbara.

Really impressed with this new addition to public market. Friendly service and fairly quick on a Saturday afternoon. The vibe is really cute and I love the decor. One of the best lattes I've had recently and the peach fizz was perfect not too sweet. The meatballs were super flavorful and moist, all of the kimchi sides were also sooo good. Looking forward to coming back and trying some more yummy dishes.

Came in on a Sunday night during a football game (SF vs Bears) and ordered a soup. They were one of the last places open, which was great! My fiance ordered the meatballs for him and my LO. I spied a coffee bar that was part of their business and promised myself to come back the next day to try one of their drinks (it was a black sesame with matcha and an extra espresso shot). As I picked up the food, one of the workers asked another co-worker to take my soup to the nearest table we chose, which was awesome service! Loved the food court atmosphere and football game atmosphere as well, and of course we loved the food! I recommend people come out and check this place out if you're in the mood for Korean cuisine or some matcha!

We have been waiting and wondering what restaurant was going to take over the back corner of Public Market for awhile now. We finally had a chance to visit this weekend and we were NOT disappointed! The food was excellent. Everything was tasty, the portions are decent, and the staff was helpful in discussing some of their personal favorites on the menu. We are very excited about this new addition to the Public Market!

Excellent customer service and good drinks. I order the black sesame matcha cloud and it was 10/10

Everything was so delicious and filling! My toddler and I shared the bento box and I was still full. New favorite spot. Thank you!

I love having a korean option in SB now!! I will say as someone who has been to ktown in LA various times and Korea twice - the food is lacking some flavor. Although I understand it is korean fusion, the bimbimbap is rather traditional but is missing the depth of flavors bimbimbap should have. I had to add my own salt and the pork was a little dry. Excited and looking forward to improvements as they go along!

I really liked their food! I've been twice and I've tired the bibimbap, bento and the Seoul sizzle rice plate (all bulgogi). Ive also tried some of their matcha drinks (raspberry) and coffee (tiramisu) and they were AMAZING! I tried their cheesecake as well which was really great. They were really quick to serve which is a plus. I do have to say it is on the pricier side so do with that what you will. Out of everything I've tried I'd come back for the sizzling rice and drinks for sure.

Best matcha i've ever had . Thinking and dreaming about it , i do prefer it over kin. So so thick and creamy . Truly nothing i can complain about . I wasn't super impressed with the bento box . I do think it's pricey for what you are getting , inside you get a portion of protein , some carrots and cucumber , i think they had a sesame oil on them but also i feel like only some would have it and some wouldn't . White rice , 1 Marinated egg , which would have been better warm . And 3-4 small seaweed sheets , The pork belly was decent but kinda bland , i think over all it could have more flavor for 18$. They also included a very small portion of kimchi and cucumber salad which i also didn't find super flavorful. The bulgogi melt however was amazing . Super flavorful and some of the most tender i've had , had a yummy sauce on it and bread was nice and crisp , that is something i would for sure get again ! This is in the public market food court area , which i had never been to , cool ambience and lots of places to check out !

Really delicious! I got the bimpbamp with pork belly! I was hoping the meat would be thinly sliced like kbbq style but it was cut into cubes like chicharrón and I got mostly fat. Next time I'll get the bulgogi, but the sides and the flavor of the sauce was top notch. The wings were soo good too. It was nice that it came with rice. Next time I'm gonna ask for extra sauce. Overall good experience, will try them again

Seoul Mate Kitchen is an awesome addition to the Santa Barbara Public Market which is fast becoming a must visit culinary destination for food, fun, drinks, and an energetic atmosphere. The service was excellent with ready recommendations from staff off their lunch, dinner, and snacks menus. Particularly tasty were the wings, sizzling rice, and Mac and cheese. This is a great new venue in a place where you can satisfy everyone's tastes from Mexican (Corazon Cocina), American (Fresco Cafe and Little Bird), Thai (Empty Bowl Noodles), Italian (Ca Dario pizza), Japanese (Wabi Sabi), great drinks at the Garden bar and in the back, and topping it all off with Rori's Artisanal Ice Cream, this is an incredible collection of eateries!

LIFE-CHANGING STRAWBERRY CREAMSICLE EXPERIENCE I am currently drafting this review while going through the five stages of grief because my Strawberry Creamsicle from Seoul Mate Kitchen is gone. I am ashamed to admit I continued to drink the melted remnants trying to hold on to the feeling as hard as I could. I have lived many lives, traveled many lands, paid too much for fun beverages in many cities... but nothing. And I mean NOTHING. has ever touched me spiritually like this beverage Light. Frothy. Creamy. A kiss of strawberry like a love confession in a summer garden. It tasted the way I imagine taylor swifts engagement to taste. If that makes any sense. I actually had to take a quiet moment of reflection after the first sip. I made the mistake of sharing it with my boyfriend. After we tried it for the first time we both looked up at each other with glimmers of light in our eyes. If the Renaissance masters were alive today, they'd be painting portraits of this drink. Choirs of angels would descend. I am emotionally attached to this beverage PLEASE MAKE IT PART OF THE PERMANENT MENU!!!! To the barista who made mine: I hope you are blessed with perfect parallel parking and avocados that are always perfectly ripe. May seasonal depression never find you diva... keep doing what you do To everyone else: if you don't try this drink, that's honestly between you and your therapist. Don't do drugs, do this drink instead I will be back tomorrow. And the next day. And probably forever.

I ordered the Gochujang Mac N Cheese, Kimchi Arancini, Pork Belly Bites, Bento Box with Bulgogi, and Bulgogi Melt. This was shared across 4 people, 2 adults and 2 kids. The food was great, and the meats were comparable to the quality you can find at a traditional K BBQ place. I enjoy fusion type foods, so the Bulgogi Melt and Kimchi Arancini were the 2 highlights for me. The restaurant is inside a food court, so the wait for a table, noise level, and suitability for a group is variable, but we went around 1 pm and had no problems finding seating for 6, 3 adults and 3 kids.

Delicious! The food was plentiful and the service was excellent. I had a hard time deciding which dish to get because everything sounded so good. The specialty lattes were so wonderful. I can't wait to go back again.

Santa Barbara really needs more Korean restaurants and I think this place has potential to be great! The bibimbap came in a hot stone bowl so it was perfect in getting the crispy rice at the bottom. The kimchi arancini was also delicious and the sauce that came with it was perfect. Make sure to ask for their hot sauce cause it's good on everything! The only thing that was a little lacking was their banchan. I prefer kimchi that's a little bit more fermented/sour and the batch I had was a bit too salty. This was the same for the cucumber kimchi. I also think it would be better if the bibimbap came with a little bit more meat and a little bit more kimchi in the arancini. Overall, this new place is great and I hope they stay because they are a great addition to the public market and the service is really good. With a little bit more time to establish themselves, I think this place will be a hidden gem. Go show them some love!

New restaurant (at least to me), so I thought I'd try it out. Customer service sucks! Cashier screwed up my order TWICE! Instead of focusing on the person ordering, he was distracted and messed up my orders. When I complained, he actually took it as a good thing that he was multitasking! I told him that he obviously could not multitask if he doesn't know how to do so effectively. 3 people stood by as I explained what occurred and not one apologized or offered to correct it. The poor customer experience ruined it for me. As for the good. It was meh. Barely any meat on Bibimbap- mostly rice. Wings are decent. I ordered meatball but never got it so I can't comment on that.