Soju Haus
Korean restaurant · Midtown West ·
Classic Korean dishes paired with soju and Korean liquors
Classic Korean dishes paired with soju and Korean liquors
"Founded by Carolyn Kim and James Kumm, this craft producer began in 2015 with a grape-dominant soju made from upstate New York grapes before transitioning to a blend of grain and grapes to create a distinct, ultra-premium experience that contrasts with mass-market “green bottle” soju. The brand has released a K-town series of flavored sojus that nod to classic green-bottle tastes, and offers an ultra-premium bottling (23% ABV) blended from Northern California grapes, California rice, and organic wheat designed for low-alcohol cocktails. In 2022 the company partnered with chef Kristen Kish to create chef-inspired liqueurs and is reformulating recipes to replace wheat with corn to address gluten sensitivities; the founders emphasize thoughtful, approachable variations on traditional soju rather than replicating mass-produced styles." - Clara Wang
"Hidden on a Koreatown second floor, this raucous spot dishes out super tasty things — kimchi pancake and sizzling bulgogi — but my favorite was the spicy rice cakes with fried squid ($12.95): a less-sweet gochujang version topped with well-fried squid circles, offering a contrast of squishy rice cakes and crunchy-chewy squid alongside spicy, seafoody flavors." - Eater Staff
"I go up to the second floor of an office-looking building for Soju Haus in Koreatown when I want a young, fun vibe with pancakes, tabletop stews, rice dishes, and plenty of soju; the casual atmosphere gets especially wild when a birthday brings loud music and lights." - Eater Staff
So I've been to Korea to study abroad and to travel, and I get it -- Korean food is so overpriced here...but this place is still good. The vibe is awesome and the food is always good. It's a bit pricey, yes. But really good. I also think Eric Nam stopped here with his crew after his performance in New York. I always make it a point to go here and bring friends here cause I love this place so much -- just beware of wait times. I once waited like 2 hours and they felt bad for me so they gave me a $5 coupon, lol.
