Seoulicious KBBQ

Soulicious in downtown Long Beach was a really pleasant surprise. I ordered the Korean bulgogi beef bowl with brown rice and a side of kimchi, and with tip it came out to about $18.50. Honestly well worth it. One thing I really appreciated was that the bulgogi was made to order. After placing my order, I could actually see the kitchen pull the meat from the refrigerator and cook it fresh on the grill specifically for my bowl. It definitely was not pre cooked or sitting under a heat lamp, which made a huge difference in quality and taste. The bulgogi itself was packed with flavor, exactly how it should be. The meat was tender, juicy, and seriously addictive. I honestly could have eaten three or four bowls without thinking twice. The kimchi was also really good, crunchy and flavorful. If I am being picky, I would have loved a little more spice, but I get that they are probably balancing for a broader American palate. Still very solid and enjoyable. Overall, 5 out of 5 stars. Really good food, fresh preparation, and I would absolutely come back again.

A small Korean restaurant offering reasonably priced protein bowls (rice, grilled meat, and a veggie side). Casual. Protein cooked to order. Ample seating. Lots of orders to go. Can get busy at lunch.

Good food at reasonable prices for an "on the go" concept. The customer service is always excellent and the place can get crowded during lunch hours (weed days). The cook the meat to order so it may take a while. It’s definitely a good place to eat at but be mindful of your time limits if you are going during your lunch break.

Formerly was flame broiler, but that's no more! For a quick bite during lunch I recommend getting a bowl. You get one protein and two sides. Tru the spicy chicken with kimchi and white rice. They have some of the absolute best kimchi I have ever had, I am not joking or exaggerating. Their ingredients are extremely fresh and there is no sour taste in anything. If you're feeling a bit more hungry then I suggest you try their big plate. Parking: street parking is terrible as this is across from the court house, HOWEVER there is a parking structure you can park in. Two entrances to the structure: one on broadway and one on 3rd Street, please account for this. If you haven't gave this spot a try, please do. Wonderful flavors, and an incredibly small owned business. Please try the kimchi!!

The beef bulgogi was very good, the kimchi and cucumbers left much to be desired. Kimchi is way too salty, almost inedibly so. They also left a big hunk of the bottom part of the lettuce head unchopped. The cucumbers were American cucumbers so they were quite mushy after sitting in the marinade so long and they were chopped literally an inch thick. For the price I’d rather go to Sura up the road.

Great selection of favorite entrees and sides! Food looks very appetizing and fresh. Several different ways to combine your favorite entrees or just order off th menu and be sitting down or out the door in less than five minutes! Since this place is a short walk from the office, I expect to be a regular customer! One caveat is their drink options are very limited but there’s other places for than around the corner anyway

Genuinely, this was the worst food I’ve ever had in my life. And I’m Korean, so I know how Korean food is supposed to taste. I ordered the short ribs and pork bulgogi, and when I say they were unbearably salty and overly seasoned, I’m not exaggerating. It honestly felt like they were deliberately trying to give customers heart disease because there’s no reason food should be this salty. On my drive home, I actually developed a headache from the amount of sodium, and I’m now in bed typing this because my head still hurts. The banchan were just as bad. The cucumber side dish was completely wrong. I took one bite and immediately spat it out. Proper cucumber salad needs to be salted and left to sit so it lightly pickles, but it’s clear they didn’t do that at all. On the other hand, the spinach was completely unseasoned. Somehow everything here is either massively over-seasoned or totally bland. There’s no in between. The only acceptable items were the rice and kimchi. Service was also terrible. The guy at the front acted like he didn’t want to be there. When I asked for spoons, he responded with "spoons???" as if it was a ridiculous request. I need a spoon to eat rice. That shouldn’t be confusing. I would’ve asked for my money back if I hadn’t been with a friend. Save your money and don’t come here. I’m Korean. I know what I’m talking about, and this is easily the worst Korean food I’ve ever had, and I’m not saying that lightly.