Seoul Garden Restaurant

Name: Seoul Garden Restaurant
Address: Zabeel Road Al Karama 27th St, Zomorodah bldg, G Floor, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143377876

Al Karama

Korean restaurant Closed 04 337 7876

Seoul Garden is an unfussy Korean restaurant in Al Karama where you can order South Korean classics, grill meat at the table or settle into one of the private dining rooms. Reviews particularly highlight the BBQ, generous banchan and comforting dishes such as bibimbap and tteokbokki.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

957 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Private rooms

Separate rooms give families, groups and solo diners a quieter meal, with some rooms fitted with their own grill.

Table grilling

Built-in grills and stoves make BBQ and hot pot a hands-on part of the meal rather than just another menu order.

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What to Eat at Seoul Garden Restaurant

These items at Seoul Garden Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 7

Kimchi Net +3

“The food tastes genuinely authentic — especially the BBQ and the kimchi, which had the perfect balance of flavour.”
Gimbap Net +3

“2.Gimbap. ( it was good)”
Half-half chicken bites Net +3

“The half-half chicken bites were a highlight too: crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and great for sharing with different flavours in one plate.”
Seafood pajeon Net +2

“The seafood pajeon was generously filled, crispy on the edges yet soft inside, and paired so well with the dipping sauce.”
Bibimbap Net +2

“This is great if you are looking for a good korean restaurant with some private family rooms as well - their food and service is always top tier and you wont be disappointed. We loved the half & half chicken and the bibimbap as well as the bulgogi.”
Bulgogi Net +2

“The Bulgogi and Yangnyeom Galbi are 10/10, and they are so generous with the side dishes.”
Rabokki Net +2

“The Rabokki was comforting and flavourful — perfectly chewy rice cakes with ramen soaked in a rich, spicy sauce that wasn’t overpowering.”

Honorable mentions (28)

Beef and octopus bibimbap Net +1

“Ordered the seasoned short ribs, beef and octopus bibimbap, vegetable dimsums and a seafood pancake. The short ribs were excellent. Quality of meat was top level. The bibimbap had an authentic Korean flavor.”
Chadol doenjang stew Net +1

“I tried Seoul Garden in Karama and absolutely loved it! The food was very authentic – the rabokki was perfectly spicy, the gimbap was fresh, and the chadol doenjang stew had a rich, comforting flavor.”
Chicken yum yum Net +1

“We ordered on beef hot pot and a dish called chicken yum yum, I guess. The hot pot was unique and I loved the experience of cooking it at the table. The yum yum was the best chicken side dish I've ever had!”
Denjan jigge Net +1

“The Denjan Jigge sealed the deal—a bubbling stew rich with fermented soybean paste, packed with tofu, mushrooms, and veggies. Deep, savory, and soul-warming, it felt like a hug in a bowl.”
Dolsot bibim bap Net +1

“We went in for family dine in to try Korean dishes. I love the overall experience. Food was really good in taste n presentation. They offered the kimchi with other 4 complementary starter, we finished it up before arrival of ordered ones 🤪 We ordered Gim Bap, Dolsot Bibim Bap, Jab Che and Seafood Stew.”
Fish stew donghae tang Net +1

“Most of all, I ordered fish stew, 'Donghae Tang' it was insanely yummy. The broth was so deep and tasty, even better quality than in Korea.”
Fried chicken Net +1

“Their pancake and fried chicken are a must try!!”
Jab che Net +1

“We went in for family dine in to try Korean dishes. I love the overall experience. Food was really good in taste n presentation. They offered the kimchi with other 4 complementary starter, we finished it up before arrival of ordered ones 🤪 We ordered Gim Bap, Dolsot Bibim Bap, Jab Che and Seafood Stew.”
Korean fried chicken Net +1

“Korean Fried Chicken is so crispy and juicy.”
Korean rice plate Net +1

“We tried two type of beef and chicken plus a famous Korean dish the Korean rice plate. The side dishes are mandatory and free of charges. The quantity, the food portion and the price is reasonable and convenient. The food was delicious and as per our expectations.”
La galbi Net +1

“An old korean place revisited. Good food, ambiance. The kitchen was a bit slow today, even though there were fewer customers. Recomend la galbi, bimbimap, steamed egg bowl half half chicken.”
Marinated beef galbi Net +1

“And the marinated beef Galbi was tender and tasty.”
Mushroom and steak with rice Net +1

“3. Mushroom and steak with rice ( it’s not really steak, it’s more of a burger) but it was so tasty”
Pancake Net +1

“Their pancake and fried chicken are a must try!!”
Pomegranate ade Net +1

“We also had a cold cinnamon tea and pomegranate ade, a Korean drink. Both were excellent.”
Seafood stew Net +1

“We went in for family dine in to try Korean dishes. I love the overall experience. Food was really good in taste n presentation. They offered the kimchi with other 4 complementary starter, we finished it up before arrival of ordered ones 🤪 We ordered Gim Bap, Dolsot Bibim Bap, Jab Che and Seafood Stew.”
Seasoned short ribs Net +1

“Ordered the seasoned short ribs, beef and octopus bibimbap, vegetable dimsums and a seafood pancake. The short ribs were excellent. Quality of meat was top level.”
Spicy beef soup Net +1

“My favorite Korean restaurant in Dubai. I always enjoy their food especially spicy beef soup was outstanding. Seafood pancakes also really good. Staffs were nice too. Restaurant is very specious and has private rooms as well. I definitely would visit again.”
Spicy fried squid Net +1

“❤Beef is very tender, spicy fried squid is great for those who like spicy food 👍👍👍👍”
Spicy korean chicken Net +1

“🌟first of all I love the spicy Korean chicken .”
Spring rolls Net +1

“We also enjoyed the spring rolls, which were light, crunchy, and a nice starter alongside everything else.”
Steamed egg bowl Net +1

“An old korean place revisited. Good food, ambiance. The kitchen was a bit slow today, even though there were fewer customers. Recomend la galbi, bimbimap, steamed egg bowl half half chicken.”
Stir fried squid Net +1

“Stir Fried Squid is spicy but bearable!”
Toppogi Net +1

“Then came the Toppogi, those chewy rice cakes swimming in a fiery, addictive sauce. The heat was balanced by subtle sweetness, and the addition of fish cakes and veggies added layers of texture. Comfort food at its best.”
Tteokbokki Net +1

“I ordered the tteokbokki, which is my absolute favorite, and it did not disappoint. The flavors were rich and authentic, with just the right level of spice.”
Ttuckbokki with fried set Net +1

“❤️My favorite dishes is TTUCKBOKKI with Fried Set (Spicy rice cake with deep fried dumpling). MUST TRY!!!”
Vegetable dimsums Net +1

“Ordered the seasoned short ribs, beef and octopus bibimbap, vegetable dimsums and a seafood pancake. The short ribs were excellent. Quality of meat was top level. The bibimbap had an authentic Korean flavor. The dimsums were light and crunchy, great texture!”
Vegetarian bibimbap Net +1

“For mains, the vegetarian Bibimbap was beautifully balanced — fresh vegetables, well-seasoned rice, and gochujang bringing everything together.”

Drinks 1

Cold cinnamon tea Net +1

“We also had a cold cinnamon tea and pomegranate ade, a Korean drink. Both were excellent.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Beef rib Net −1

“3 .the beef rib ,very small portion of meat and served without lettuce leaf 🥬 while other Koran restaurants will do.”
Dukbokki Net −1

“The dukbokki and tsngsuyuk was slightly dissapointing.”
Seafood pot Net −1

“4.The seafood pot taste very normal and the shrimp 🦐 is not fresh, bad option.”
Stir spicy pork Net −1

“The side dishes taste good, and the staff are nice, I ordered a stir spicy pork, but the meat was way too fatty. I am Korean so I know I this was supposed to be like. But overall, It wasn't that bad”
Tsngsuyuk Net −1

“The dukbokki and tsngsuyuk was slightly dissapointing.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book groups. For larger groups, call ahead; a review specifically says reservations are better when more than two people are dining.

Ask for banchan. Complimentary side dishes should come with the meal, but ask if they are not served automatically.

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Practical details

Zabeel Road Al Karama 27th St, Zomorodah bldg, G Floor

Al Karama, Dubai

04 337 7876

Mon	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Service inconsistency

Service is not reliably smooth: one family reported rude handling of plates, while another had dishes arrive separately and one forgotten.

Slow kitchen

A diner reported unusually slow food preparation even though the restaurant had relatively few customers.

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The Bottom Line

Seoul Garden is a traditional, no-frills Korean restaurant in Al Karama built around private dining rooms and table cooking. You can grill beef or chicken at the table, cook hot pot, or order familiar dishes such as bibimbap, tteokbokki, bulgogi and seafood pancake. The separate rooms suit families and groups, but also give solo diners or couples some privacy.

The strongest pattern in the reviews is generous, comforting food. Diners repeatedly mention plentiful banchan, including kimchi, and several describe portions as large enough to share. Yangnyeom Galbi, Korean fried chicken, rabokki and doenjang stew each receive specific praise.

Vegetarian choices are also noted, making a mixed group easier to please. The traditional décor, Korean collectibles and homely atmosphere add character, even if the interiors are dated rather than polished. There are caveats.

Service is warm and quick in many accounts, but other diners reported missing dishes, staggered arrivals, a slow kitchen or an unattended restaurant during opening hours. Food feedback is similarly uneven, with complaints about light flavours, a fatty pork dish and seafood that disappointed one visitor. For larger parties, call ahead; ask for banchan if it is not brought out, and check parking validation when using the building.