Reviews Soho Korean & Japanese Street Food

Went around 3pm on a weekday. Was very quiet inside with only 2 tables of guests. Food was decent for the price. Lady did only manage to eat half of her dish, as there was a lot of rice. Will try this place again maybe in evening. Staff were mainly sat around at a table chatting and playing on phone since it was quiet.

The restaurant is clean and visually appealing- really nicely decorated, you definitely can feel like you are in a higher end restaurant and it is a very pleasant experience simply just sitting at the table. When it comes to prices, the menu offers cheap and affordable options which is greatly appreciated as it can fit all budgets. What caught my attention was the intriguing fact that this restaurant offers a split menu with Japanese and Korean food which is a nice option to have in Newcastle when you can't decide which cuisine you would rather enjoy that day. Another reason this restaurant caught my attention was because they have Ja Jang Myun on their menu, which in my experience is a difficult find. Despite this fact, I have actually not ordered this meal during my visit and have instead ordered Yuk Gae Jang and a Tuna Temaki Roll which are both pictured in my photo. The soup has stayed hot for very long and it made me fall behind when eating this dish so the company I had with me had to sit there waiting for me to finish- even so, I had to take the rest of the meal back home. The soup did taste nice, not as flavourful as I wanted it to be but the spiciness level was pleasant as it was not the type that you need to chug milk after. The temaki was also tasty and fresh but I feel like it could be more flavourful in some ways. I have not come back yet to this restaurant despite the pleasant experience, however, writing this review has made me wonder why haven't I visited again? Unable to find a reason as to why I decided I definitely will be coming back soon to try the other dishes their menu has to offer and I am looking forward to it.

Enjoyed a lovely authentic lunch, compiled of traditional Japanese/Korean small plates, sushi and cocktails. The veg tempura was a comforting and delicious way to start, and the meat on the Korean wings fell off the bone, very nice (we went spicy). The slow cooked pork belly was not to my taste as the fat was not rendered down and the pork was rather chewy for something slow cooked, however the octopus takoyaki was a real treat! The Californian rolls were nice enough and had a form of roe encasing the outside which was a lovely touch. Finally the Asia daisy cocktail was light and refreshing, the perfect tipple to accompany the meal.

Nice location, with friendly staff. The sushi is always lovely, and the Bao Buns are my absolute favorite. The ramen is a bit hit or miss, the first time the broth was incredibly salty, the following time the broth was perfect but the piece of chicken was chewy and gristly. On more than one of my visits our drinks have been forgotten & we have had to ask for them after our food arrives.

Really lovely little place, with an intriguing mix of Korean and Japanese dishes. Great for simple sushi, or for the perfect bimbimbap if you're after something hearty on a Sunday. Plenty of tables and room for walk-ins. They did have a few items off menu due to freshness and stock concerns, but we're happy to substitute when required. Recommended for a lazy Sunday lunch, or a weekday casual evening meal.

Nice place, friendly staff, delicious food, only the food was delayed a about 35 min, although there weren't many people, so I think if the place was busy, it would be more late, but overall I will come back to them to try the rest of the food.

The food was soo good, especially the sushi, I could tell everything was freshly made. The chicken is halal, and all seafood dishes. The service was amazing, there was no long waiting and the staff were very welcoming and polite. The place is a lot bigger than expected, so it doesn’t feel over crowded as the tables are set out spaciously. Definitely recommend this place!

Soho initially caught my attention due to the unusual menu it sports - an even split of traditional Japanese and Korean streetfood dishes. It’s difficult to withhold preconceived notions of mediocrity when one sees a menu like this. I like to think that any sane restaurant frequenter would agree that it is generally best for an establishment to offer a small but perfected assortment of dishes as opposed to a broad and unpolished one. To my delight, Soho’s dishes are not marred by culinary diversity. Of the opposing cuisines, the Japanese half of the menu isn’t quite as impressive as its Korean counterpart. Newcastle already has a very strong Japanese food scene thanks to renowned establishments like Fujiyama and Hanana so competing with these behemoths likely wasn’t their intention in the first place. Now that’s not to say that their Japanese menu is bad by any means; their Korean menu is simply better. My staples here are any of their kimchi dishes with their Kimchi Ramen being my personal preference. For the price of the dishes, I was initially expecting meagre portions, especially after reading that they specialise in “small plates” and “big flavours”. The former of these statements is simply untrue as all dishes I’ve had the pleasure of indulging in have been quite substantial. Possibly one of the more interesting aspects of Soho is their unofficial transition into a cocktail lounge in the evenings. As the day grows later, the establishment’s clientele shifts to a younger demographic - and their drink menu certainly reflects this. Many of their specialty Asian-style cocktails are weighted heavily towards a sweet or sour palette, sporting vibrant colours but low alcohol content. The drinks are lovingly prepared, admittedly, but the ingredients don’t reflect the price. Overall, Soho attempts appeal to anyone and everyone by doubling as a restaurant and a bar, whilst serving both Japanese and Korean street food. Usually, this obvious lack of focus and identity would be a recipe for disaster for any restaurant, however, Soho somehow manages to pull it off fairly well.

Definitely will come back to this place! Amazing place, Amazing food, Amazing price. The price is really good. I love the foods! It was amazing! Note; they provide a very big portion (for me), so, makw sure you choose wisely, but dont worry, It tastes good! You will not regret it. The topokki is the best one that I had so far.