Seoul Garden

Racists. My wife and I drove from Raleigh to eat at this restaurant. We arrived at approximately 7 pm and waited at the ""wait to be seated"" podium for approximately five minutes before anyone would talk to us. Finally, my wife managed to get the attention of one of the waitresses, and she told us that we needed a reservation to eat there and should leave (half of the tables in the place were empty). We immediately walked out and then called about getting a reservation - the person on the phone told us that we didn't need a reservation and the table was available now. My wife asked for the manager and tried to ask him why we were initially turned away from this restaurant - the manager pretended like he could not understand my wife's English. Approximately 20 minutes later, we had our friend (who speaks Korean) call back and ask what was going on. Turns out, they do not like mixed couples eating at their establishment (I am white and my wife is asian). Apparently this ""offends"" their Korean patrons. So, if you are a mixed couple, you may wish to eat somewhere else. more

After walking into the restaurant, I found the pleasant smell of Korean food present everywhere in the air. After getting greeted by my waitress I was led over to a table and was asked in a freindly voice what I would like to drink. I placed my order and no sooner did I get my drink ordered I was placing the order for the main course. The servbice was prompt ,curtious and the Kimcha Chiqua dish was as I remembered it from 1985 when I was station in the U.S. Air Force in Korea. The dish came with all the traditional sides, whhich are top on my list for an exciting appetizer. I have been back several times with the same results. The food is outstanding the service is excellent and the atmosphere is such, that you will feel as though you were in a small Korean town enjoying your dinner. Pros: Excellent atmosphere and great food Cons: Need more of these restaurants more