Seoul Garden (한국 레스토랑)

Hands down one of the best Korean restaurants I have eaten at and it’s right here in Fort Pierce! From the moment the food hit the table, it was clear this kitchen delivers authentic Korean food done right. The sizzling bulgogi arrived perfectly tender and full of rich flavor, served on a hot plate that keeps every bite juicy and hot. The stone bowl bibimbap was outstanding with crispy rice on the bottom, well seasoned beef and vegetables, and a perfectly cooked egg that brought everything together. The banchan were fresh, flavorful, and generous. The kimchi had the ideal balance of spice and tang, the pickled radish was light and refreshing, and every side dish complemented the meal exactly as traditional Korean dining should. The Starlight ChungHa was an excellent pairing. Lightly carbonated with crisp bubbles, it had a subtle sweetness that was not overpowering and balanced beautifully with the savory, bold flavors of the dishes. Clean, smooth, and refreshing, it elevated the entire dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was attentive, and everything felt intentional and authentic. This is easily one of the best places for Korean food in the area and a must visit if you are searching for Korean barbecue, bibimbap, bulgogi, or authentic Korean cuisine. Highly recommend and already looking forward to my next visit.

- Amanda Flesch -

I had Galbi (beef short ribs) the flavors were outstanding from subtle to attention grabbing. I didn't need any sauces, it was perfect the way it came. If you have to choice sides I recommend the spicy cucumber and kitchen, both rock. The place is quiet, clean and airy. A perfect date place that shows you are in the know when it comes to good food. The plaza it is in is a bit sketchy but the food is worth it. The woman who helped me figure out what I wanted and served the food was patient, knowledgeable and efficient. I will return.

- Wyrd Woman -

Oh man, I was kind of distressed when I arrived at the restaurant and discovered it was under new management. Apparently, the previous owner passed away unexpectedly and the restaurant was then sold to this new family. When we walked in and before knowing this information, we noticed the dining room had been re-done and re-organized in a very thoughtful and pleasant way. So far so good because it was about time and the previous layout and decorations were very reminiscent of those documentary series where they travel to North Korea and eat in the local restaurants but secretly film everything. It was super austere. It looks much nicer now overall. We first realized there was something off when we were presented with a menu completely different than what we had seen before. Most notably, was the absence of any type of lunch menu or lunch special. The new owners have decided to go with a one price menu that can be used for both lunch and dinner. There’s nothing wrong with this, but the previous menu had a wonderful bento box style option. That was the perfect amount of food for lunch While giving a great assortment of side dishes with your entrée. Now you get a full dinner size portion, which is a lot of food. This is great if this is what you’re looking for, but it’s a lot for lunch. Keep in mind that the prices reflect this change in portions. The lunch entrée that was typically around $15 will now cost you around $25. As I said, this is OK now that we understand and the portions are significantly different and you will get the full Banchan Side dish experience as well. The only blip this process was the waitress, who apparently is now one of the new owners didn’t seem to know what items on the previous menu were comparable to the new menu. I kept trying to explain what was on the previous menu and she simply couldn’t convey what items on the new menu were the same as the last ones because the names have changed. This is a little odd because you would think the new owner would know everything on the previous menu Anyway, we worked through it and ordered what we thought was our favorites. First thing she did was her to bring out a dozen small banchan plates including kimchi, spicy cucumbers, and sweet & tangy Daikon radish, to name a few. This was a really nice experience and one that was not included under the previous owners. The food arrived very quickly, and I’m happy to say that, although the portions were significantly larger, the quality and taste of the food had not changed at all. In fact, one of the dishes was improved. We ordered the spicy steak, sizzling, chicken, and beef and kimchi tacos. There were plenty of sauce options available on the table. The tacos ran approximately $13 for two. Both the sizzling chicken and the spicy steak or $25 platters each. The canned soda was $3.50. Lunch for the three of us for three entrées and one soda was just under $70. A little pricey for lunch but a very wonderful experience. Will definitely be going back

- WS Smith -