***Food is Good, but Be Prepared for Some Attitude***
Let's talk about food first. Food is authentic and good. Taste like Korean home cooking.👍🏼 The broth and soups are really good. Katsu curry was just okay. Katsu was a bit dry. Comparing to typical American portion, the food portion is smaller. No side dish. You get what you ordered and rice.
Okay, now let's talk about what everyone has been complaining about... the service. Yes, it is "bad". 😅 The Korean lady, I'm guessing she is the owner, is very sassy... or rude...
We sat down, and the AC was blowing cold air directly at us. So one of our friends asked whether we can be switched to another table, and the lady's first response was "You should have brought a jacket."
Later, we asked for another pair of utensils (because she missed giving enough for everyone at the table). Me and my friend talked at the same time, explaining that we needed another pair of chopsticks and spoon. And she just rolled her eyes and said "STOP! Okay, (pointing to my husband) you talk." I guess she could understand us very well, but I can't believe she just interrupted us right there. 🤣
Also, this place is probably not very child friendly... The lady saw my baby, and she said "oh cute baby. So cute. Please don't cry okay?"
So yeah, the service is bad, but also kind of amusing. 😜
Austin Edwards
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February 28, 2023
An absolute hidden gem! I’m ashamed I passed by this place so many times while traveling through Princeton! The food and service are incredible. A great place to sit down and have a wonderful meal. The atmosphere is beautiful and feels very Korean. Additionally the have soft piano ambiance playing in the background. Calming atmosphere and comforting food. Plus they are very friendly and accommodating. Will be coming back again and again!
Sarah Chen
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April 09, 2024
Truly a hidden gem! The food at Soonja’s tastes great and really reminds me of a home cooked meal. Everything on the menu tastes good, especially the Mandugook with the oxtail broth. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very relaxing and peaceful, and I enjoy looking at all the art pieces on the walls.
Saad Mirza
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March 28, 2024
The place isn’t cheap. $40 for one person. Presentation and food was solid.
Service was okay, quite attentive. But owner seemed slightly annoyed with my menu indecision.
Public wifi would be nice.
Christina Hyunjee Lee
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October 07, 2019
Nice Amercanized(?) Korean food! I wouldn't say it was authentic korean or asian food, but the dish itself was very tasty. The staff were nice and professional, the atmosphere was warm. They also had tables for large groups (like 10 people), so it might be a good meal place for group hangouts. Parking lot is next to the building as well!
***Food is Good, but Be Prepared for Some Attitude*** Let's talk about food first. Food is authentic and good. Taste like Korean home cooking.👍🏼 The broth and soups are really good. Katsu curry was just okay. Katsu was a bit dry. Comparing to typical American portion, the food portion is smaller. No side dish. You get what you ordered and rice. Okay, now let's talk about what everyone has been complaining about... the service. Yes, it is "bad". 😅 The Korean lady, I'm guessing she is the owner, is very sassy... or rude... We sat down, and the AC was blowing cold air directly at us. So one of our friends asked whether we can be switched to another table, and the lady's first response was "You should have brought a jacket." Later, we asked for another pair of utensils (because she missed giving enough for everyone at the table). Me and my friend talked at the same time, explaining that we needed another pair of chopsticks and spoon. And she just rolled her eyes and said "STOP! Okay, (pointing to my husband) you talk." I guess she could understand us very well, but I can't believe she just interrupted us right there. 🤣 Also, this place is probably not very child friendly... The lady saw my baby, and she said "oh cute baby. So cute. Please don't cry okay?" So yeah, the service is bad, but also kind of amusing. 😜
An absolute hidden gem! I’m ashamed I passed by this place so many times while traveling through Princeton! The food and service are incredible. A great place to sit down and have a wonderful meal. The atmosphere is beautiful and feels very Korean. Additionally the have soft piano ambiance playing in the background. Calming atmosphere and comforting food. Plus they are very friendly and accommodating. Will be coming back again and again!
Truly a hidden gem! The food at Soonja’s tastes great and really reminds me of a home cooked meal. Everything on the menu tastes good, especially the Mandugook with the oxtail broth. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very relaxing and peaceful, and I enjoy looking at all the art pieces on the walls.
The place isn’t cheap. $40 for one person. Presentation and food was solid. Service was okay, quite attentive. But owner seemed slightly annoyed with my menu indecision. Public wifi would be nice.
Nice Amercanized(?) Korean food! I wouldn't say it was authentic korean or asian food, but the dish itself was very tasty. The staff were nice and professional, the atmosphere was warm. They also had tables for large groups (like 10 people), so it might be a good meal place for group hangouts. Parking lot is next to the building as well!