Seoul Garden

Can't remember when's the last time I visited any Seoul Garden, but at least 10 years ago? Had recently visited Seoul Garden at NEX, and was impressed with them. Seoul Garden has indeed come a long way and adapt to the changing local F&B scene. In the past, I found Seoul Garden to be just an average, greasy place for a quick and budget friendly BBQ buffet place. However, through this recent visit, noted that they have become more upmarket, trendy and polished. The menu is extensive yet not confusing. Ordered the premium set for 2 and portions were really generous. The beef were good, and chicken pieces were large too. However, didn't really like the bulgogi marinade, and wish they allow us to choose between the bulgogi or mala chicken (do note the mala is an additional chicken dish if you order the set for 4). Surely Seoul Garden is not the most authentic Korean restaurant, however, it is certainly localised and brings certain nostalgia for local diners in some forms. Rated 5 stars not entirely for its food, and for the 5th and most important star was awarded to one of their staff, Nida. Also mentioned by some reviewers here, she is the Filipino lady whom is really friendly and warmth. It almost felt like dining in her home and she genuinely takes care of you. Of course, other staff were also generally nice and prompt.

Made a reservation and came here on a weekday morning. The staff were really friendly and polite especially our waitress who was a Filipino lady. She was extremely helpful in explaining the menu and ordering system to us and was incredibly polite. We ordered the nostalgic flavours of seoul garden lunch buffet that was $25++/pax. It came with free flow drinks, brown rice and a platter of 8 different classic seoul garden meats (teriyaki chicken, Bulgolgi beef, etc) that you can top up. However your dining duration is limited to 90 minutes. Our waitress checked up on us consistently to see if we needed anything which was really nice of her and she was really bubbly throughout. She even offered to change our grill without us asking. Hopefully she gets a raise! The food was good and filling. We were really content with our meal and our experience. Would definitely go back there for another meal! TLDR: Great food, amazing service. Affordable price. Would highly recommend.

Pleasant experience and would rate 5 star if not for the following: submitted our order through phone afew times and they mentioned not registered in their systems. We are seated in a corner and waved our phones several times and no one can see us. Please automate a call for service for diners.