Sool Korean Kitchen

I was excited to eat here and it did not disappoint. We walked in and placed our order to-go. The gentleman working there was super nice and friendly. We are not very familiar with this cuisine and he helped us decide on what to order. My husband had the Jeyuk over Rice (K12) and I had Dolsot Bibimbap (K8). Both were very fresh, flavorful and we both had leftovers. It was clean and tv screens played a show or video of food being prepared kept us entertained while we waited. I was excited to see the variety of soups on the menu which I look forward to trying during the cooler months.

This is a great little spot nestled in Hazel Dell. The food was delicious! We had the soon tofu, beef bulgogi, and japchae. The portions were large, everything came out quickly, and was full of flavor. Great value. We look forward to our next visit.

I got the tteok manduguk soup and it was super yummy and comforting exactly what I was craving. The flavors were rich, the broth was perfect, and everything tasted so fresh. Keith, our server, was amazing too! Super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back! 💖🍲🇰🇷

Went out with my mother for a day of fun. We decided to try thus place based on the constant recommendation from my sister. During 1st entry you can feel that there's a great vibe. Customer service was superb, every question was answered promptly Helping us make a good decision on what dish we may like. Never had to look for our server, he was Johnny on the spot. Price was amazing especially after seeing the portion size. Food was piping hot and flavorful, where other restaurants may give a filler item while you wait. This establishment came out with a plethora of unique Korean samples. (See photos) All around amazing!

***New owner update: 12-11-2025*** Went in tonight and everything was different, same menu very different food. The garlic in my marinade chicken tasted like it was in the fridge for to long next to some old socks. The water was the same, I think it was in the fridge next to the garlic. Smaller portions. Even the soju has changed. This was my wife and i go to spot once a week. After tonight. We wont ever be back. Would like to know where the old owners are and if they have a new spot. The server was very nice, no issues with him. Just the food. ...... Old review: Our go to spot! Tteokbeoki with cheese and noodle is definitely a staple.

I was pretty impressed with this place. Strip mall restaurants can be kind of hit or miss. This is definitely a hit. The food was so good and filling. We took a while to go over the menu and the waiter was super nice about it. He gave us plenty of time and made sure we knew he wouldn't be far away if we wanted to ask any questions. Everything we ordere tasted amazing, the meat was all tender and juicy. The soup was packed with delicious flavor and the house sauce they make is absolutely amazing. The owner himself came out and checked up with us and asked if we had any questions or needed anything. It was a really nice pesonable experience and I will definitely be coming back here.

I come here at least once a month - the food is very good and the servers are always so nice. It seems that the ownership changes recently and it’s probably for the better because they’re bringing back tipping through credit card - not sure why but the prior owner didn’t allow tip through credit card so it’s always awkward for the servers and the customers because most people don’t carry cash these days. The food quality is still the same, if not better - at least for the dishes I normally order. Best Korean spot in the area for sure.

My wife and I loved the Bibimbap and Beef Galbi we ordered. We weren’t expecting the food to arrive in a sizzling hot plate which kept our food warm until the end and soo flavorful! Friendly service as well. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to get some delicious Korean food in Vancouer, Wa. Keep up the great work!

I've been so excited to try this Korean spot in the Vancouver area as I typically have to go to Beaverton or Portland to get some decent Korean food, and I was pleasantly surprised. Located in Hazel Dell, it's in a plaza where you can also do some shopping and grocery shopping. The inside of the restaurant is spacious, bright, and there's plenty of seats. Service here is nice. I came here with a friend and we ordered the bulgogi and the seafood bibimbap. The banchan was decent; it was good but there was nothing that stood out. I was very surprised by the seafood bibimbap, however. There was so much seafood in it and it was very flavorful and saucy (some people might not like that). Huge portions and delicious food. I would come back again if I was in Hazel Dell and craving some Korean food. (I would love to try their hot pots sometime!)

Finally a Korean spot here in Vancouver!!! We were welcomed and seated without a wait on a Thursday night. Lots of seating options and options for a big party as well. The banchan options were good. The kimchee was yummy. I didn't really like the potato and yam one too much. We ordered the Galbi tang which was super yummy! It was a bit salty, but with rice it was the perfect combination. The spicy pork and squid combo was delicious! That dish is usually a hit or miss because it's either overpowered by veggies. But this was a good balance of protein to veggies. Overall a great experience for Korean food. Will be returning to try their other dishes.

This is easily the best Korean establishment in the Vancouver area. It is located in a large shopping complex with plenty of parking. The decor is simple with some Korean adornments but overall it is very casual. When you're looking for Korean food, it isn't known to be on the cheaper end of eats, so it's very important that their quality is up to par and this place does not disappoint! We tried a variety of dishes and they were all very tasty and fresh! The service was standard fare! Like many hardcore Asian establishments, service is passable but not amazing. This is because the food prep and quality does the heavy lifting! I recommend any of the dishes to try, I haven't had a miss yet. But you can never go wrong with a hearty soup and protein alongside it! If you're craving Korean definitely stop on by!

Fun discovery of Korean restaurant in strip mall in Vancouver Washington. Staff was welcoming and invited us to pick a table. They have some booths and tables in center. Plenty of seating and was able to sit right away. Extensive menu from hot pots, soups and noodles, lots of appetizers and traditional Korean dishes. We ordered galbi, beef bulgogi, potstickers, cheese corn, tempura shrimp and shared our food family style. Meal comes with side dishes as well. We had plenty of food for 3 people. Meal was about $80 and felt reasonable. Favorites were Beef Galbi and cheese corn. Galbi was tender and had incredible sweet flavor. The bulgogi was less tender, good flavor but not as good as galbi and enjoyed the veggies it came with. Food came out quickly and I look forward to coming again.

Food tastes good! Ordered bi bim bap, chicken bulgogi, and jap chae "to go". What annoyed me though, is that they don't answer their phone. I called several times, so that I could order, and pick it up, but they never answered. I finally went there in person. I asked the cashier why they don't answer the phone, and she didn't speak English. She asked a coworker, and they didn't know either. Other than that being very annoying, the food tasted good. I've had better Korean food, but this is closer to where I live. I went back and this time I dined in. These pictures are from when I dined in. If you don't mind going there in person to order "to go", or if you plan on dining in, then by all means, try this place. I would encourage management to hire someone that can take orders by phone.

I've had this spot bookmarked for a little while and we finally stopped by. The seafood pancake was fabulous, loaded with whole shrimp and thin crunchy batter. The sul lung tang was HUGE, loaded with tasty soup, perfectly flavored. The LA galbi was flavorful and tender. This might be my new go to spot in Vancouver and will definitely be back. Staff was friendly and lots of parking in this plaza.

Kimchee was too old.. most of ban chan,is too sweet, too much sugar. It's more like kids meals. Need new cook's..

It's nice to see a non Korean bbq place open in Vancouver. The Korean food is decent, nothing that wowed me or made me think it was special. The food is good. The banchan (side dishes) are the typical side dishes, I didn't like their cucumber kimchi as it was bitter to me. Though their Napa cabbage kimchi and their radish kimchi was good. The pickled radish, cabbage and macaroni salad were fine. We ordered the galbitang and the seolleongtang, two of my favorite soups to order at Korean restaurants. The galbitang came with two large beef ribs, noodles, green onions, egg, daikon radish in a clear broth. The beef ribs didn't have much meat on it, and the soup was a little too sweet for me. However, the it was decent. The seolleongtang came with green onions and soup was seasoned already. Had some beef slices, not much and some clear noodles. Traditionally with seolleongtang you season the soup yourself and add the green onions to your liking. It had a was good but again nothing amazing or different. Overall, I'm happy to see that there is a Korean restaurant here that serves food other than Korean BBQ. The food is good here and will definitely come back again. There is a lot of parking as well since it's located in a big plaza.

Food was fire literally and figuratively. Although service wasn't anything to mention just average, although It did take a while for me to get like more napkins/ getting checked up on. Very small shop homey vibes and nice environment. Korean army stew was rlly good it was spicy but a good spice and that raw marinade craw was spicy but good as well first time for me having it and it was a great experience. The Japgae was good but salty

So this place is really a 3.5 but I wanted to be more generous since this is a new local business. I do want to acknowledge that they are offering more Korean options that's not KBBQ in the Vancouver area but there is not much competition out there. You walk in and wait to be seated by the friendly staff. It does seem they were a little understaffed with a little bit of a wait to be seated and to order. Everything gets brought out in a cart and you get to see them torch the corn cheese right in front of you which is pretty cool! The space is not super big but has an option for a group to sit by the kitchen cross-legged style without shoes which is pretty cool and adds to the dining experience. Otherwise the tables along the walls and in the middle can accommodate different seating arrangements. The food was on the pricier side but the portion is decent. The banchan was pretty basic and water is being served in the iconic metal cups and the soft drink dispensers. Our favorite was the kimchi pancake! It was crunchy on the edges and not too spicy with a dipping sauce that complemented everything. It was nice they were able to make the tteobokki (spicy rice cakes) without the fish cakes for my vegetarian friend, but the ramen was a little undercooked. The Dolsot Bimbimbap came piping out and sizzling in their stone bowls and came with the spicy and sweet gojujang sauce on the side. The rice was super crispy on the bottom and it looks so pretty with all the different colored vegetables when it's all mixed in. I got the beef one but there was very little beef in my $19 rice bowl. Overall it was delicious and a great option for Korean food in this area but there are so many great Korean food options in Beaverton/Hillsboro if you want to make the drive!

Good korean food for vancouver! The portions were BIG, making it a great place to come eat with friends and family. The staff was kind and checked in often with our party of 3. The spicy stir fried squid and pork was flavorful but not that spicy. It was overall a great dish to enjoy with rice and the sides. The rice cakes were sweet and spicy, having an unexpected kick to it. Overall I had a great experience. If i was craving korean food but didn't want to make my usual trip to beaverton for it, this is where I'd go.

When I heard a korean restaurant was opening up, I was excited. Something different for the area that's not thai or vietnamese. When we walked in, the server had mentioned that we just missed the afternoon rush. We got the potstickers, spicy beef & leak soup, & the bulgogi plate. It was nice they they give you alot of banchan to start. Everything is made to order & was very delicious. The portions are pretty large. Ambiance is very nice & modern here. Place is very clean & service was great. As we were dining, we saw several people look at the menu & walk away. Guess they're not familiar with Korean food. Go check it out at least once. A great addition to Vancouver.

This place was so amazing! Sitting next to a Sally's and Safeway, a sweet little Korean restaurant seemed unlikely, but we were not disappointed. A clean, new interior welcomed us since this place seemed to have opened within the last year. The staff were SO sweet and took care of us very well, especially our server. The food was all delicious, we had several different dishes and all hit the spot. Everything tasted very authentic and home-made, and the serving sizes were generous for the prices. We had a wonderful lunch there, and hope to come back soon! Please try this place out, they deserve the wonderful reviews! 감사합니다!

Clean, standard modern decor. A few TVs playing Kpop for interest. Despite the name, not the ambience for a drinking spot. Banchan ~ fresh, tasty kimchi variation. Gyeran-Jjim ~ served at the perfect time piping hot, soft & pillowy, seasoned right. Tofu Soup ~ too spicy & salty. Asked for mild and it was fire hot. Yuk Gae Jang ~ not recommended. A fermented sour soup base, more like Tom Yum. Overly powered beefy flavor. Service ~ friendly & courteous. One man show so the guy was working all over. Reasonably priced. Logo was interesting but could not figure out the picture to the name...

Amazing food, made fresh with huge portions! Well worth the money spent. I would recommend bringing a friend to share any appetizers, as they are made for two. The service was good. Food came out fast and hot!

This little Korean restaurant is brand new! It's well worth giving it a try! They were busy for a Saturday afternoon. We ordered cheese corn (delicious roasted corn with tons of cheese! They torch it tableside), Japche (clear noodles with veggies) and Bibinbap (served in a stone bowl to make a crispy rice crust, with bulgogi beef and veggies with a fried egg on top). The Bibinbap was our favorite and most flavorful, but everything was delicious! We can't wait to return and try more dishes! I hope this place gets lots of business and I wish them success!

Very friendly staff, clean interiors, and never-ending kpop on the TV. Food is great at Sool. Seafood pancake is a must, along with bulgogi and salang tang. Mm..mm...

Delicious! My boyfriend and I saw Sool had recently opened, from a post on Facebook and had to stop in. We're always on the hunt for Korean food spots, especially ones closer to us in the Vancouver area. The menu given is a temporary one until their actual grand opening. Staff were fantastic and attentive. Food was sooo good. Ordered a ton of items and definitely left saying we'd be back to try more items on their menu! We absolutely love Korean food and have to say this has jumped up to the top spot of our rotations now. My favorite was the pollack stew and stir fried squid with pork. The banchan were all tasty. The set up of the restaurant was nice, lots of seats and booths available and TVs playing in the background.

Stopped by Sool while visiting the shopping area. The inside has a modern, clean vibe and could probably seat around 50 people. They had an open kitchen so you can see the staff cooking in the back and it made the space feel even bigger. The staff were very kind and the wait for the food was not too bad. My only criticism is that the music (kpop) was noticeably static-y and paused a lot at random times. I've been to many Korean restaurant before and this one did not disappoint. The beef bulgogi was... surprisingly reallyyy good. Bulgogi is such a classic dish so I wasn't expecting much, but the beef was so tender and had a good balance of savory and sweet. The seafood pancake was huge and crispy and came with a refreshing, soy-sauce based sauce. The tofu stew was spicy and had a lot of ingredients inside, making it very filling. Lastly the squid was also cooked well - not chewy and not too spicy (we asked for mild). We also got 6 banchan/side dishes, which were all pretty standard and tasty. Water came in a little plastic container that was switched out as soon as it was empty. Prices are a bit on the higher side (about $12-16 a dish) for its portion, but it seems to be the norm these days in restaurants. Sool also has hotpot which can be shared amongst a group of people. May try that next time I'm here!

It wasn't as good as I expected unfortunately. Given so many other places around I probably won't be coming back.

Good food. Vegan options. Scallion pancakes, japchae, and bibbap. I would come back.

The food wasn't that authentic and beyond that, they weren't prepared well. I ordered the Chadol Doenjang Jjigae / 차돌 된장찌개 (Soybean paste stew with beef brisket) and there wasn't much flavor to the broth. The beef was tough to chew and the vegetables were cut into small slivers. My friends ordered the Soon Tofu Soup / 순두부찌개 and they said they had never been served soon tofu soup that looked like that before. The ban chan/ side dishes weren't that great. It included pickled radish. It also included mac salad, which isn't korean.

This has got to be vancouvers best Korean restaurant, seriously. It's not your typical kbbq set up- everything made in kitchen and brought to your table. Quality 10/10, portions 10/10 taste 10/10. I have been here twice now since they opened and both times have not disappointed. Price is very good considering how large the portions are too. So lucky to have this gem of a restaurant nearby!

This place is incredible. The prices are reasonable, the food is delicious. My boyfriend grew up in Korea and he says it tasted like home, as good as his mother makes. Everyone was very kind. They even have traditional tables, very authentic. The banchan was very good and we felt the meal was very good value. We will be regulars here.

Enjoyed the spicy tofu soup with mixed beef options. The waitress was very friendly and welcoming. Service was really good and restaurant was very clean.

Amazing Korean food in the heart of Hazel Dell! We tried a Sool Korean Kitchen when we were craving Korean in the neighborhood but didn't want to eat something as heavy as Korean barbecue... After a small weight we were seated and proceeded to order some Korean Yummies! Everything was crafted well and tasted delicious. Service was a bit lacking, but given that it was a soft opening we'll show them some grace and hopefully they'll be able to work out the kinks! Gamsahamnida Sool!

As soon as I saw a new Korean restaurant in Hazel Dell, I knew I had to go. There was an open table when we arrived, so there was no wait time. We did go at an off hour, as by the end of our meal, there were several groups waiting. Quality of the food was pretty good across the board. So far, definitely one of the better Korean places I have been to on the Vancouver side. Will definitely be returning in the future!

FIRST NON KBBQ RESTAURANT IN VANCOUVER. Finally!!! They have stews like budae jiggae and galbijjim. We ordered the hamuel pajeon and galbijjim and both were spectacular. The price is in the $$ range but if you want authentic Korean food this is the only place to get it in Vancouver.

Our first time here & we will be coming back. It was so so good. All the dishes felt like they were carefully thought about & cooked with so much love. We had blue crab ramen, short ribs, pot stickers & seafood pancakes. I can not say one bad thing about anything. I just wish I had more tummy room! Everything was hot & came out quickly. The prices were not outrageous eithet. Thank you for the excellent service. This place is going to do well!

Hometown USA. Hazel Dell. Absolutely delicious. Nice clean place, incredibly friendly and attentive people. We popped in for some appetizers and a dish to share just to check them out. All of it was great. Everything is made to order so have a little patience, it is coming out as they make it. You may not be eating at the same exact time and the dishes may come out staggered. Order accordingly. Going to come back and do the hot pot offerings. So glad this opened in Vancouver.

One of the few if any Korean restaurants in the Vancouver area. It's not a kbbq restaurant so it makes it stand out in the area. It is at the old Hawaiian restaurant if you're familiar. Many of the decorations from then is still there. Located in the Hazel dell neighborhood, in the same plaza as Safeway, Daiso, and crumbl. I've been here a few times. I was there for their soft opening... they definitely hired some more people. The younger employees are great as they move faster and you're able to get your order in faster instead of so much dead wait time. Ban Chans ( sides) are okay. I definitely had way better ones. Price wise is alright. I've had their bulgogi and their gal bi tang soup. In our opinion the no spicy bulgogi tastes better (we usually like the spicy one though). Galbi tang comes with a light clear broth soup and these very large ribs with some meat. The last time I had their gal bi tang... it was so salty.. idk what happened.. Parking is plenty and the restaurant is clean. Sometimes there's a bit of a wait. But glad there's a Korean restaurant in the area. But yes I agree with everyone here, there's so many better choices in the Beaverton area. I wouldn't make my way here if you're in Portland or Beaverton. But great if you live in Vancouver and you don't want to drive down.

Absolutely amazing food! 10/10 across the board. My table got japchae, dolsot bibimbap with seafood, galbi, daeji bulgogi. The galbi was cooked perfectly and the japchae was easily the most flavorful I have ever had from a restaurant. The banchans were so good - the kimchi was the highlight of those, as it was just the right amount of spicy. The interior is very modern and clean. This is a great place for a lunch date. The servers were incredibly kind and clearly took pride in the food they were serving. Only thing was we had to wait awhile to get water refills, but this is a new place and I am sure they are just getting into a groove. I 100% recommend!

Recently saw that this place opened up and have been wanting to try it. There was quite the wait when we showed up and we waited about 25-30 mins to be seated. The staff was really friendly but we had to ask for water twice because they forgot. The restaurant was small but clean. There was about 10 tables or so and a very small waiting areas near the door. We had to wait about another 20-30 mins for our food to arrive, but it was very busy so understandable. The food was really good. We had the japchae, bulgogi beef and the hot stone beef bibimbap. Everything was flavorful but the hot stone beef dish barely had any meat in it... We will definitely be back to try other dishes.

New Korean restaurant warranted a visit of course. Ordered the Tteokbokki, galbi tang, and yukgaejang. The tteokbokki was pretty good. Spicy but pretty small and not a lot of rice cakes for $12. The yukgaejang was quite interesting with bok choy and carrots. It was not very spicy and quite peppery. The galbi tang was nothing special either. Flavor was good and not too salty. Banchan had good variety but nothing that wow'd. Service however left a lot to be desired. Never got checked in again after getting our food. We were going to order a couple other items but never got the opportunity. The restaurant is nice inside. Very modern with lots of wood tones. I know it's a soft opening, so will revisit after the grand opening. It appears they have some kinks to work out before then!

We really enjoyed this place, it's very cute and clean. The food was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the plates they brought out before our food, it was fun to taste different items. We will definitely be back for Hot Pot.

The food was delicious! It's been a while since I had Korean food but they give considerably large portions. They also give you quite a bit of side dishes and give refills. They have vegan options. The service is good. The ambiance is modern. Not everything is completed yet since the waiting area seating isn't finished but the rest of the restaurant is nice! We had the vegan bibimbap, Kalbi tang, and cheese corn.

The food was so yummy, going to make this a regular stop. Highly recommend trying the kimchi pancake! Any pancake actually, the texture is wonderful!

Friendly helpful staff. Stopped in solo for a quick lunch. Menu is more group friendly. Ended up ordering the tempura udon... wish there was something smaller that is Korean. The tempura udon came out with one little tempura shrimp and a few small slices of fish cake. Tasted good but if you order Tempura udon there should be more than one small shrimp for the price.

I was so excited to have a Koren restaurant in the neighborhood! Very friendly staff and food was delicious . I'll be back to try all the entrees

We ate beef, Bulgogi, chicken, Bulgogi, cheese Tteokbokki, seafood, pancake, soon tofu soup. Everything was absolutely delicious. I love the kimchi side dish as well. The service are very friendly. The bathrooms are very clean. We had a four year-old with us and ordered some Ramen noodles and he ate that. We will definitely come back here again.

Cute space, clean, friendly staff. We had to wait a little to be seated but that wasn't a big deal. Good portion size for the price. We ordered the meat jeon, kimchi pancake, and hot stone bi bim bap. The Kim chi pancake had a good thickness and was crispy on the outside. The flavor of the bi bim bap was good, it could have used a little more bulgogi. The meat jeon was different than what we expected (which was Hawaii style meat jun) so we were a little disappointed there but there was decent taste. Will come back to try other dishes. We did enjoy the ban chans!

We ordered so much food and it was all delicious. My husband is a picky eater and he loved all of it. The flavors really popped. We will definitely be back!

If you want to try something different, try Sool Korean Kitchen. The food was very very good. It is well prepared. The ambience is clean and modern. The service was fast. I recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I went to Sool Korean Kitchen for dinner this evening and it was absolutely amazing. We definitely over-ordered for two people, but it's hard to decide what to choose with a menu where everything sounds delicious. Tonight we had the Japchae, Tteok Bboki, Blue Crab Ramen, and La Galbi (plus the 7 sides). I wish I took pictures before we started eating, but we were hungry - at least I got some towards the start of the meal. La Galbi was tender and delicious. Tteok Bboki was sweet and spicy with a heat that builds the more you eat (loved it). Everything was packed with flavor and served in generous portions. Aside from the food, the atmosphere was welcoming, the service was great, and everyone we encountered was friendly. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Was craving tteobokki and this place hit the spot! Jap chae was awesome and big enough portions to have two meals per entree with the appetizers. The cheesy corn was soooo yummy too! We will be back for more, just happy to have a good Korean place near our home!

Been fortunate to eat at many Korean restaurants on the west coast. This place is legit. Dropped in for weekend lunch. Place was packed. Servers, while busy, were very pleasant and the dining area was neat and very clean. The soft tofu soup was very flavorful but trended spicy (like other yelpers have said). They should crank back on the gochugaru to make a milder version. Thankfully icy water pitchers available every table! Will def return to try out other items.

I'm not kidding when I say I would happily eat their bibimbap everyday. It's the ultimate comfort food. The staff is very friendly and the inside is pleasant and clean. Definitely recommend!

Food was great. Would go again! Front of house staff need to work better together. Took a long time to turn tables. Menu design could use some help. Hard to read and no drinks on it. You have to walk up to some coolers in the front and pick one. But you can't take it with you, they have to serve it. Overall great place, recommend.

We ordered the Corn Cheese, Japchae, Beef Bulgogi, and Tteokbboki with noodles. Everything was so delicious! The menu has a brief description of the food, but it would be good if there were also pictures. We ordered food that we were already familiar with. We will definitely be back for more!