Seoul Garden at 1st Avenue Mall
Location: 182, Jalan Magazine, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Floor 3 · 1st Avenue Mall
The restaurant uses a proprietary 2-in-1 smokeless grill system, allowing diners to barbecue meat at the table without the grease and fumes typical of conventional Korean BBQ setups. Proprietary Korean-Asian marinades flavour the beef, chicken, and lamb selections. Beyond grilled meats, the menu includes Korean stews, rice dishes, and side items such as kimchi and namul. A birthday treat is available for celebrants dining on their special day.
Open daily from 11am to 10pm, Seoul Garden can be contacted at 04-263 8559. 1st Avenue Mall offers basement parking and is a short walk from the Komtar bus interchange. The restaurant accepts the Super Alliance rewards programme, and group bookings are advisable during peak dinner hours, particularly on weekends.
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Shark Sharkey
Good spread of halal grill and hot pot, all you can eat, do it yourself buffet. Go for the valued added "Superior" option when ordering.
Faris
I visited the restaurant for a solo dinner and was impressed by the welcoming and attentive service. Throughout my dining experience, Mr. Chin, Assistant Service, was exceptionally helpful. The establishment was clean and well-maintained. …
Elena Eqmar
Been here for almost twice a month. Good value with the promotion if available. The food is good, fresh and delicious. More tasty if you know how to mix and combine the sauces well. (I prefer : Korean chili + garlic chili + garlic oil + cop garlic + mix herbs + sesame mayo). Friendly staff, good environment. Not too pack with people.
Dan Charlton
Completely delicious food, really clean and nice setup of the floor space. The atmosphere and staff were top notch. Just great Korean bbq, go there or don’t. I’m not your father.
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Seoul Garden
Seoul Garden Restaurant Entrance
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Seoul Garden Restaurant Entrance
A storefront entrance to Seoul Garden restaurant, featuring a large illuminated sign above the door and a circular logo on the left wall. Inside, customers are visible near the counter area.
Seoul Garden Restaurant Entrance
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Seoul Garden Restaurant Entrance
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Seoul Garden Entrance
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Hot Pot Feast Spread
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Salad Bar Display
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Dipping Sauce Station
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Food Buffet Line
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Restaurant Interior
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Bibimbap Bowl
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Hot Pot Meal Spread
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Grilled Meat on Hot Plate
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Korean BBQ Table Setting
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Spicy Korean Stew with Enoki Mushrooms
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Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)
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Grilled Meat on Hot Plate
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Shrimp Hot Pot Meal
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Keopi Boss Marinated Meats Advertisement
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Hotpot Restaurant Interior
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Grilled Seafood and Meat Dish
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Buffet Food Display
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Weekday Set Meal Menu Banner
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Seafood Buffet Display
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Spicy Beef Dish with Tomatoes
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Seoul Garden Interior View
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BBQ and Hot Pot Meal
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Seoul Garden Buffet Food Station
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Buffet Food Display
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Buffet Food Display
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Grilled Meat on Sizzling Plate
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BBQ Table Spread
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Buffet Food Display
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Restaurant Interior View
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Buffet Food Line
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Stew in Stone Pot
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Buffet Food Display
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Grilled Meat at Table
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Grilled Meat and Fish on a Pan
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Salad Bar Display
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Seoul Garden Malaysia Express Lunch Buffet Ad
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Hot Pot Meal Spread
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Restaurant Interior with Beverage Station and Dining Tables
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Food Display Counter
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