The Soop

This place has amazing Vietnamese food. Everything we have tried has been amazing . They also grow their own micro greens. The space is very inviting. They have games and a robot server. The staff is Very friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant.

This spot is a true hidden gem in downtown Portland, right on the edge of the Pearl District and Uptown. The space is open and airy, filled with natural light from the tall windows, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Our family had an amazing meal—especially the bibimbap and spicy soontofu. The bibimbap was beautifully presented with fresh, house-grown microgreens and perfectly balanced flavors. The soontofu had just the right amount of heat, and the seafood was fresh and tender. I also really enjoyed their kimbap—it was light, flavorful, and satisfying. I’m definitely coming back with friends next time!

Food: Tastes amazing! Ordered Dolsot Bibimbap, kimchi pancake, wings, Soondubu Jjigae x2 Bibimbap and the jjigae were absolutely must try! Service: You order your food first then take a seat. Confusing at first since there's a physical menu and a digital running menu. Just ask if the item you want is available. They forgot our kimchi pancake so just be aware if you order a bunch of food. Atmosphere: Very clean place and the trays that come with the food is a good touch. Alot of different lighting that might throw you off. Overall, not a bad option if you're near Providence Park and craving some good Korean food!

We loved the service and food here. I think it's on the slightly more expensive side because it's so fresh and the portion sizes are so generous. The server was super accommodating, I needed to not have rice and she was able to give me extra vegetables. ❤️Microgreen bibimbap ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ - I loved the vegetables here but was just ok with the meat, I think instead of bulgogi which I felt was a little dry, I'd probably ask for shrimp next time - I asked for no rice, just extra veggies and they did such a good job with this - the egg was perfectly runny for fried - I love the sauce on the side, gave control - it's what you'd expect for sure ❤️ Kalbi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - this meat was super good and juicy - loved all the sides that came with it - I wouldn't personally order this as my main because there wasn't enough veggies for me, but I loved the taste, it's definitely something to order if you're a meat and rice sort of person

Walking into this place you see all the fresh growing plants and herbs in there window seals The SOOP is always fresh since they grow all their herbs and such in house, which is an amazing thing to see and know Their menu is small and simple We got the Fried Chicken soy garlic Which was amazing the garlic was very potent with the subtle hint of salty from the soy just don't forget to grab napkins~ As for the main dish we ordered the Tteokbokki Which was nice and chewy with the sauce coating everything was delicious and yummy and most of all flavorful Also got the kalbi is a Korean marinated short rib which was fantastic and wonderful the flavor of the marinade is definitely worth a try If you are in the area and want something light simple and tasty and you know it's gonna be fresh Then come give Soop a try

Great location with lots of light filtering in. The place was spotless. Order and pay first at the counter and then choose your table. We enjoyed lunch: grilled kalbi and bibimbap with bulgogi. A robot delivers your order to your table. The kalbi was tender and seasoned well. The side dishes were on the smaller side. The bibimbap was fresh and delicious, although I miss not having the traditional broth served with it. The micro greens are grown on-site and the owners also incorporate vegetables grown on their farm into the menu. They use good quality ingredients in their dishes. I would recommend this Korean restaurant.

Excellent Korean food! This is our favorite Korean restaurant in Portland. The owners grow a diverse assortment of their own micro greens to use in the various dishes, so the food is very healthy as well as flavorful and delicious. Everything is extremely clean inside and it’s obvious they put a lot of hard work and love into their food. We just had their ssam tonight for the first time and LOVED it. We opted for both galbi and pork. The pork was so tender and had just the right amount of “kick” in terms of spice to give it a great flavor without burning our faces off. Lastly, the owners themselves are extremely kind and sweet. We need more restaurants around like this one.

The Soop’s Spicy Tteokbokki completely won me over. The chewy rice cakes were perfectly cooked, and the sauce struck the ideal balance between heat and rich, savory flavor. Each bite was a comforting blend of spice and depth that I rarely find outside of homemade versions. The cozy ambiance, paired with lighthearted jazz piano music, added to the overall experience. The owners were as welcoming as ever, checking in to make sure everything was perfect.

Just checked The Soop out yesterday, and we enjoyed the experience quite a bit! The kids had some ramen and katsu, we ordered bibimbap and katsu, and there was a shared dish of the soy chicken. Noms! The greens were tasty, and everything was seasoned/textured to mouth watering deliciousness. Very cool seeing the greens growing right next to us on the window sill. Our favorite part was probably the chicken. While it is smaller in size, the crisp outside, and flavor-packed bites meant the bones were picked clean. My partner and I played chess on one of the boards there while waiting for the kiddos to finish eating.

First time trying the place. Veggies are all fresh, literally picked from the hydro-garden for you. Ordered Samm with Bulgoki and kimbap. Bulgoki was dry, but as part of the lettuce wrap, still tasted pretty good. Next time I would get the other option with spicy pork. Would be great if they have pork belly option. For the Samm, there were several different lettuce,, three different types of sprouts, and perilla leaves. Kimbap was bit dry as well, but overall solid. Your food is delivered by the robot, kinda fun. Definitely would come back to try other food.

Glad to see a Korean spot that is casual and classic instead of made fusion or fancy like many places in portland. They offer bibimbap as well as several other Korean classics like Duckbokki, kimbab, galbi, and even ones you don't see commonly like Japchae & Budaejjigae which is like real home cooking. We tried the following: - Tuna Kimbab ($8): tasty but seems pricey to me but maybe that's just cause I'm used to them being less than a dollar in korea. Don't be expecting raw tuna like at Japanese sushi restaurants tho, this is canned tuna. It's better than it sounds especially with kimchi, don't knock it til you try it. - Duckbokki: not spicy and more sweet, but still pretty tasty. It had all the fixins: boiled egg, odang (fish cake) and even a couple fried mandu. - Bibimbap: we just got plain w/ no meat and it was pretty tasty for not being a bibimbap only house (but those are kind of only in korea). Also they have like a whole hydroponic garden of micro greens which they use in their dishes which is cool and the UV lights add a cool purple vibe to the restaurant. Great food, very reminiscent of Korean highway rest stop fare (which I realize may sound like an insult to those of you who have never dined at a Korean rest stop).

I came here for brunch one day and absolutely loved it. Although I got confused by which door to enter at first, I found out that it's the one facing the main street (I headed in from the back, as there is no parking and I had to street park). The restaurant is set up where you order at the counter, sit, and then there's a robot that brings your food to you (although it seems to make mistakes sometimes, it's really cute and just be patient. :) ). My friend and I ordered different versions of their bbibimbap and it was delicious. The portions were so big and each portion came with sesame oil and gochujang (which few places bring out both for you!!) and the veggies were so fresh. I love the concept of the whole restaurant, with very fresh veggies and locally sourced food. I would love to come back to try their other dishes!

So we came here mid-November and were in the tteokbokki mood. We quickly yelped the area and found The Soop! The location was near Providence Park and fairly easy to find. It was kind of tricky to navigate as it's located along a main road. In other words, street parking, so keep your eyes peeled. Unless you plan to watch a game at the stadium, then paid parking is a mere walking distance. Loved the openness of the place as well as some of the decor. The dining area was small yet clean, and I did see the owners cleaning up after folks. A huge plus in my book! The hydroponics that were growing microgreens were also a big highlight to see all around and in their greenhouse. Quite impressive I'd say! Our order: ~ Tteokbokki OF COURSE!!! ($15) mmm, mmm, cravings satisfied! The rice cakes were fluffy, and the sauce was on point! It's one of the best tastings tteokbokkis I've had in a while. ~ Korean Fried Chicken Wings ($17), sweet and spicy. A weee bit tiny for wings and large on price, but still flavorful. Not your typical KFC, but again "satisfying" to say the least. But it's not something I'd order again tbh. ~ Bibimbap ($13 + $3 spicy pork), now THIS WAS MOUTHWATERING GOODNESS!!! The veggies and spicy pork were simply magic! I mixed and combined it all up to perfection. ~ My only regret is not trying their bibimbap with store-grown microgreens. How did I miss seeing that on the menu? Oh well, it gives me a reason to go back and try their microgreens nachos, fried chicken sandwich, japchae, and kimbap. After lunch, we discovered the 'other' dining area. Or the bar and lounge area adjacent to it. Seemed like a great place to throw a Yelp party (hint hint to Sarah C). I was snooping around and met the manager of both places, Peter. He seemed like a really cool guy. He explained the atmosphere about both his restaurant, being calm and clean, while the bar side gets rowdy and active during Timbers/Thorns games. I'll definitely wanna come back during the season. But since it's off-season, I'll take advantage of the calmness and enjoy some Korean noms!

Came here with my mom because she said she wanted somewhere with veggies. We are both Korean and were impressed by all the food that we ordered, with Korean food being so hot these days there are a lot of copycats but this was definitely authentic. It was cool to see that they grew their own veggies. The interior was very spacious and high ceilings and they had relaxing music on as well. Service was quick, and I was thrilled to see some robots come bring out our food. Owners were very sweet. We ordered the kimbap (which comes in various protein options), dukboki, bibimbap which comes in a hot stone bowl which indicates it's legit, as well as an avacado toast.The owners brought us extra microgreens on the side which was super nice :)

A great place to come enjoy a meal made fresh. I tried the chicken sandwich and it was pleasantly tasty. The greens on there might have gone from the greenhouse they have near the left end of the restaurant? I'm not sure but I see they are growing herbs. I also tried the japchae which I love with the bbq pork. The service was nice and the music in the atmosphere fits and suites the place well. Try this place out.

I was sadly disappointed to not be able to take part in the Sam wrap menu option. The gal said that was not available due to something with the hydroponic system. Which confused me, because I thought that was the point of being a hydroponics based restaurant. The soup I had was decent, but I wouldn't come back for it.

I ordered soondooboo and Kimbap for takeout. Sadly, I did not enjoy either of these items. I've never had bean sprouts in my kimbap, even my Korean mother was confused. Additionally, the soondooboo was way overpriced and the added beef tasted like bulgogi, which I find to be another strange ingredient for this recipe. Frankly, I'd rather buy a tofu soup kit from the Korean market for a fraction of the price. To each their own!

It's a cool space with an attached hydroponic space for their greens! I've only been there twice but I enjoyed it both times. The first time I had their budae jjigae aka Korean army stew that you keep boiling at the table. It's enough for 2-3 people, and it's a filling comfort food. The second time I tried the ssam with the galbi and the katsu! Both were delicious and well cooked and seasoned. The fresh greens and banchan were a great accompaniment to make it a balanced meal.

Love the ambiance, service, and one of my favorite korean spots in Portland! Army stew is one of my favorites, highly recommend!

Both me an my friend came in here to charge up our mobility scooter which they allowed. While charging we thought we'd charge our bodies with food. I ordered the Japchae with pork bulgogi. When the food arrived in the table I noticed that all I had was noodles. It was delish btw but I ordered it with meat. It was hard to get someone's attention because they had a robot server. The girl would come out to help the robot serve the food but she would quickly go back into the kitchen. Nobody around to notify of the error made. So I had to get up and walk up to the counter where again nobody was standing. It took me a while to peer into the kitchen to get the owners attention. Once I did he got the girl to come out and ask what was wrong. So I advised. She said I got the wrong order which I already knew. Anyway hungry as I was I started eating the noodles and half way through the meat came in a small bowl. So towards finishing my dish all was left was the meat. A little disappointing although I have to say the food was great. It's a quiet atmosphere but they were playing elevator music a bit loud. So I'm on the fence to give this a recommendation. Portions were small too. I guess I'll have to come back to give them another chance.

Their shrimp rice bowl is so delicious - smoky and spicy sauce with fried egg, fresh spinach and garlicky squash and carrot with just perfectly cooked shrimp. I can't recommend this place enough. Also they're always friendly and helpful! I like the sprouts growing inside the restaurant and glowing neon lights too.

All I had was the kalbi and the kimbap. Both were exquisite. You can taste the marinade in the kalbi and the meat was tender and juicy, especially with the fat from it. I am not one to eat the fat off of meat but this kalbi was a game changer that the fat made it taste even better. The service was quick and easy. I went when there were not many people so I am not sure how it would be packed. It definitely did feel like the food was healthy and hearty.

A unique, family owned Korean restaurant featuring house grown microgreens & fresh ingredients. Smiley service at the counter when placing the order. A simple menu to choose from. Presentation clean & pure. Banchan depending on what you order. No free refills unlike traditional Korean joints. Tasty meals to enjoy with the pinkish glow of the indoor garden. The robotic server was entertaining but not sure if it gets a due portion of the tips ;) A delightful lunch spot if you are able to find a space in the underground parking. Being next to the stadium is most aggravating and you will have to park blocks away.

I've been a regular at the Soop for well over a year now, and every visit is a treat! Fresh ingredients, tasteful recipes, and excellent service. Their homegrown greens and house-made kimchi are both lovely complements to any entree, from bibimbap to kalbi. On the less traditional side, the sandwich options are satisfying and perfect for a light meal. It's tough to beat their BLT--who else offers freshly picked micro greens on a sandwich? Whether you live in Portland or are just passing through, be sure to stop by the Soop for a memorable and delicious meal.

This was my second time going and I actually waited an hour and never got my food. I was late to a Thorns game and they had no idea what happened so we ended up getting a refund. My significant other did get his food and it was great he said. It was their soft opening of their bar side and I don't think it was timed well with the game. Being this close to providence park they should be beefed up on staffing during games I would think. I'm deeply disappointed.

Just walking into this place will make you feel like you're already making a healthy choice. They have hydroponic microgreen garden everywhere here. You'd think this place is vegan, but it's not. The meat in their dishes are flavorful. The ambiance includes classical fancy dining music with uv lights "happy" lights shining everywhere. It's interesting, but in a good way.

We've come here to eat twice, and it's been pleasant each time! The first time, ordered a dolsot and a micro green bibimbap, and the second time a dolsot bibimbap and a fried chicken sandwich. The bibimbaps were very good and everything tasted fresh! The prices are a bit high if you add meat since it comes without it. I think we will stick to just bibimbaps though since the fried chicken sandwich was disappointing. It didn't have much flavor (it was okay with gochujang on the side but didn't taste like much without it), and the chicken wasn't crispy either. They grow microgreens and some leafy veggies inside the shop and it's cool to see! It lights up nicely at night too :)

We ordered the mandu, kimbap and kalbi to dine in. You have to order at the register and then a robot brings your food out. We wanted to share but there were no share plates. My sister also wanted some sauce so I went back to the register to ask for some plates and sauce but the only front man was in the back talking to the cook. I could see him from a distance and tried to wave to get his attention but he was completely unaware of my presence. After standing there and waving my arms for a couple minutes to no avail, I finally whistled (which i hated to do) in order to get his attention. Felt a little ridiculous to have to do that to get a couple plates and some sauce. Food was decent and I recommend the the mandu but nothing to write home about.

I had a takeout and I didn't expect much but I absolutely loved the bibimbap with shrimp - it was filling and flavorful. It's great that they gave me sauces on a side too. Lots of protein, fiber, good fat, and carbs :) I highly recommend them if you want something healthy

Great food, great service, the ambiance is amazing. Closest thing we have in Portland to an LA style Korean bar. Owners are great people. This place deserves more traffic honestly!!! Would be a great hangout spot on weekends.

Returned on multiple occasions and am happy to report this place is still amazingly great. They grow all their own microgreens on premises and the food is remarkably fresh and delicious. I have explored new dishes since my obsession with their beef bulgogi bim bim bap. Recently the soondubu. Jjigae (a wonderful silky tofu soup), the japae noodles and the fried chicken sandwich have made me super happy. And on game day their beef bulgogi chili fries are so delicious and fun! The restaurant is own and run by an incredibly friendly Korean family with mom cooking in the back and the father and son running the place creating a friendly/homey ambiance with good service. They have recently expanded into the old Uno Mas space in the Civic. It's one of my favorite meals in the city - super creative and delicious and with so many fresh veggies you feel good even after eating!

My daughter's fav restaurant. Free validation for an hour in parking structure. Chicken katsu/ dolsot bibimbop with micro greens is my fav. Salad are microgeens and so fresh and delicious

My favorite Korean comfort food place. SO GOOD every time and the staff is so friendly. Everything is good and they just opened up a bar side that has great drink options! Awesome place to come alone or with a large group. Plus their micro greens?? So cool. 1000/10 recommend

We tried the Korean Army Stew (for two). It was so good that, even though we were getting full, we all couldn't stop eating it. Of course we had to get the delicious kimbap again, too. My friend mentioned that the portions sizes were generous, and we agreed the army stew (for two) could even feed 3 hungry people. Despite us arriving at a late hour, the waitstaff were kind and accommodating and our food came out quickly. The new space has a vibe that's perfect for large groups or casual get-togethers.

The BLT and Fried Chicken Sandwiches are the best sandos in the city. The friendly service matches the quality of their food. Fantastic restaurant in Portland. Highly recommend!

Super clean place and service was great. Friendly staff and the food was good. Would definitely go again to try other items.

Delicious. Slightly spicy, super flavorful, and very filling! I highly recommend coming to The Soop, which hit the spot on this rainy day in Portland. Excited to come back soon!

Food was ok. Service was distracted. It was in later evening. Ambiance - quiet, mostly done an hour before closing.

We came here for a Portland Timbers watch party. The service was amazing and the food was soooo good! The bar was fun. I would definitely come back!

Korean-approved! The best dolsot bibimbap I've had in America--the veggies were super fresh, and the microgreens were a crisp and yummy addition. The galbi was well-marinated and perfectly tender as well. Additionally, the owners were both very kind, and the ambiance of the restaurant is aesthetic and calming! Overall, it was a pleasure to eat here, and I would definitely stop by again the next time I'm in Portland.

Super sweet staff who is always willing to accommodate for dietary needs, and even made a special Korean soup (off menu) for my birthday! Best legit korean food I've had in Portland, and the vibes of the place even felt like Korea. Super cute microgreens greenhouse where they offer farm to table style dishes

The Soop is a great addition to the area. I've been wanting to try this for a while but it's often really crowded around games with long waits for food, so glad to finally get to try it. It's low key with a clean aesthetic and they even grow their own micro greens, which you can see in the window. I tried the kimbap and dolsot bibimbap. You order at the counter (and can add additional items from the table) then a robot waiter brings out the dishes, that's why it's important to not switch seats if you order from the table. While ordering is a breeze, the service was a little slow to get the meal. However, the food was all very fresh and delicious and I was joyfully surprised by the robot waiter. Nice family owned business!

Food is weird, not very traditional. Kimchi jjigae had tomatoe-y which I thought was weird. The binimbap was cold.

4.5 stars. While holed up at the Heathman Hotel with a slight cold, I decided to order Bibimbap and Kimbap via Doordash so I wouldn't have to leave my bed. Normally I wouldn't leave a Yelp review for a takeout order without experiencing the brick and mortar location, but this fantastic comfort food was a memorable part of my Portland trip. Delicious both fresh (warm) and cold, I'm making it a priority to visit The Soop in-person next time.

I love this place, especially its BLT, which is a tightly packed punch of avocado, micro greens, bacon, and perfection. All the food is so good. Though the name sounds like SOUP they don't have that. The name means "forest" in Korean and relates to the lovely feeling of dining surrounded by growing micro greens. Kind of amazingly restorative on a rainy Portland day.

I had the bibimbap with shrimp. $17.00. The shrimp were cooked to perfection. I don't like having to remove the shrimp tails . My portion was smaller than my friends Dolsot bibimbap with meat. $19.00. Why he had a stone bowl and I received a soup bowl is beyond me. The presentation is great with the tray , sesame seed oil and sauce. The service was friendly and helpful. The space is open and I like the quiet piano music. I'll come back for the micro greens salad.

"Please take your food," said the robo server. It's a nice little restaurant that has feel good food. You can also see micro green being grown inside the restaurant. Vegitable kimpop had perfectly light seasoning. If you like things salty, you can deep into soy sauce. However I think you can taste the ingredients better as is. Micro green bibimpop was tasty as well. If you want a bit heavier flare, I recommend stone bowl bibimpop. Robo server was attentive (haha).

Food was so delicious and I felt like I was being healthy and improving my health b/c we had the micro green salad and soondubu jigae (tofu and vegetable soup. We got a kimbap too. We were so happy eating all the delicious food. Highly recommend. The service was great and a little robot brought out our food. Really entertaining. Nice people work there too. Ambiance was perfect for a lunch time groove. Look forward to visiting when we visit Portland again.....Which we will.

The Soop: Best meal I've had in a restaurant in quite a few months. I've only been here twice but could eat their Bibimbap everyday (best I've ever had, my new favorite meal). The BLT was also perfect and one of the best I've ever had. They also allegedly grow their own micro greens in house. (See pics) 10 stars out of 10

The food was fantastic! I always appreciate an awesome Korean meal. Service was great. I didn't have to wait too long for my food to come out and the staff was very friendly. Love the relaxing and serene ambiance of this place too! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who visits Portland.

Good food so far. Good amount of food, well prepared, hot, and not too Americanized. I hope it stays that way and the location doesn't wear it down. It can be tough being right smack off burnside.

I got the Bibimbap! It was great and very fresh. The BLT is wonderful as well. 5 stars!

Wow! Such great food and the kindest people working there. Perfect prefunk spot before Timbers games. I will be back!!!

Tasty food, nice staff. Neat that they grow their own sprouts. A nice healthy lunch option downtown.

What's crispy on the outside, and warm and tasty on the inside? Soop potstickers! Amazing! More please! The fried chicken sandwich (with pickles and micro greens on top) was crunchy.... Not greasy... and very tasty. The ham and cheese was competent. Plenty of outdoor seating was available. I'm looking forward to another visit soon to tackle more on the menu.

Great meal! Shared the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the kimbap and were delicious. Service was speedy as we were headed to a thorns game after. Beer selection was also surprisingly diverse. Looking forward to our next game so we can try more

Y'all... this was delicious! The Ttoekbokki was so good! Had a lil bit of spice and a nice thick sauce. The bulgogi kimbap melted in my mouth with the micro greens adding the perfect crunch. There are two sides two the restaurant. The main area with all the cool growing lights or the bar side which had sports games on and your fave K-pop music playing. I chose the bar side which I think would be a fun place to bring friends and chill. The people working were so sweet as well. Highly recommend!

One of my favorite go to places. Their food is delicious. I always get the Bibimbap & Jap Chae with either tofu or beef bulgogi. You really can't go wrong with the menu. I also love the Microgreen Bibimbap is also really delicious & super refreshing. They grow the microgreens right there in the shop, it is so cool! The overall environment is pleasant & the owners are super nice. Highly recommend this place 10/10, dine-in as well the restaurant is a spectacle in of itself!