Shilla Korean - Sarasota

Family-owned restaurant that makes excellent prepared authentic Korean cuisine. Service is exceptional. I eat regularly here and never got disappointed. Very recommended Bibimbap number 39 and number 1 dumplings

We had a lovely anniversary dinner here. Our server was very attentive despite being the only one dealing with a full restaurant. They gave us great recommendations for our dietary restrictions. They will make almost anything vegan for you if you ask! We loved the food! We got #10 as an appetizer. My bf got the #29 with veggies and tofu instead of beef and egg and I got the #37 with veggies instead of beef and egg. The rice cakes in mine are very similar to gnocchi so it was a very hearty soup and we each took half home in our own tupperware, which the server was very keen on. We then tried the 2 dessert drinks, which were delicious. We will definitely be returning!

Finding Los Angels or NYC or even Duluth GA grade tasteful Korean restaurant in Sarasota is a wrong search to begin with. However, Shilla offers a unique value which you don't easily find even in Los Angeles, CA, NYC, or Duluth GA. To me, authentic Korean food means the taste that brings back my old memories. It can be from nice restaurants, street foods, or my mom's homemade meals. That being said, have you ever wondered what is like to eat homecooked Korean meals? Shilla is one of the rare Korean restaurants in US you can experiene. Some customers might complain Jjajangmyun or seafood Jjamgppong does not taste like authentic ones. Kimchi might taste different from what they used to eat from other Korean restaurants. To me, Jjajangmyun taste brought back my memory how my mom used to make it for me used less oil and tried to make it healthier . I knew from the first bite, this wasn't the restaurant style food but it had a well balanced flavor. Jjajangmyun noodles weren't even the restaurant style either but I knew I was eating homecooked style food and was happy. Lastly, they don't even differentiate the charge on what kind of meat used on Jjajangmyun you can pick either beef or pork, normally other restaurants charge more on beef . They also offer a bowl of rice for free if you want it. That shows the restaurant owner truly cares her customers. I am glad they survived pandemic last year and I am sure more and more customers will enjoy their food. Here are the tips: Parking: Free of charge and plenty of spaces Food: Homecooked style meals Ambiance: Not a fancy restaurant but it is average Service: Attentive and personable Price: Average

I'd never eaten Korean food (other than kimchi) before so wasn't really sure what to expect. So pleasantly surprised with the great taste of the beef bulgogi! It was really, REALLY very, VERY good!

Every dish we’ve tried is SO flavorful, and the staff are so kind and helpful—definitely the hidden gem of Sarasota