Soul of Korea

Soul of Korea is a Korean restaurant in Tampa, Florida, at 7612 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617. Near the University of South Florida, it offers a local place to enjoy Korean dishes, from comforting soups and savory grilled meats to crispy fried favorites. Customer reviews describe the food as delicious and reminiscent of home-style Korean cooking, making Soul of Korea worth considering for diners seeking a satisfying Korean meal in Tampa.

The menu items mentioned by customers include kalbi beef, bulgogi, flavorful ribs, kimchi pancake, fried pork mandu, crab rolls, fried chicken cutlets, and fish soup. These dishes offer different ways to explore the restaurant’s Korean cooking, whether you are in the mood for something grilled, crisp, savory, or warming. One reviewer especially enjoyed the fish soup for its heat and ingredients, while others praised the flavor of the ribs and kalbi. The range of dishes described makes the restaurant a practical choice for a table with varied appetites.

Soul of Korea can suit a relaxed meal with family or friends, as well as a dinner for two. Reviews mention generous portions and a “dinner for two” that customers felt offered a substantial sampling of the food. Guests have also shared positive comments about attentive, welcoming service, including a review that praised a staff member for making dinner more enjoyable. Experiences are personal, of course, but these details give prospective diners a useful sense of the meal and hospitality other customers have described.

The restaurant has a 4.6 rating from 1,006 reviews, according to the business information provided. Customers mention both dine-in meals and discovering the restaurant through local recommendations. Its location near USF may be convenient for people in the area looking for Korean food, and the address makes it easy to plan a visit. If you are deciding what to order, the customer-favorite mentions provide a starting point: try a combination of a pancake or mandu, a grilled dish such as bulgogi or kalbi, and soup if you would like a warm option.

Soul of Korea is open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; it is closed Tuesday. On Saturday and Sunday, hours are 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Check the hours before heading over, especially if your plans fall on a holiday or involve a late arrival. Whether you are already familiar with Korean cuisine or choosing a Korean restaurant in Tampa for the first time, the customer feedback points to flavorful dishes, generous portions, and a welcoming dining experience.