Seoul mate

Experience friendly service and delicious seafood, thickshakes, and more at Seoul mate Shopping Place. A local favorite for all!
  • 3.7 34 rating
  • 1025, New Zealand, Auckland, Mount Albert, St Lukes Rd

Why Locals Love Seoul mate

Seoul Mate is a vibrant Asian restaurant located on St Lukes Rd, Mount Albert, Auckland, specializing in authentic Korean cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you straight to the heart of Seoul. Renowned for its standout Korean fried chicken, Seoul Mate offers a delightful menu bursting with flavor and variety, perfect for lovers of bold, spicy, and comforting dishes.

Customers rave about the freshness and crispiness of Seoul Mate's fried chicken, with Teagan Vaughan noting its delicious similarity to katsubi, highlighting the fresh chicken and reasonable prices. The signature sweet and spicy Korean deep-fried chicken packs just the right amount of kick, balancing heat without overwhelming your palate, a flavor profile that leaves you craving more. Parker Robb’s enthusiastic “Best chicken I have ever had in my life!!!” perfectly encapsulates the irresistible quality of their chicken.

Beyond the chicken, the dining experience at Seoul Mate is infused with warmth and genuine hospitality. Arina Ahmed shares a heartfelt appreciation for the respectful and attentive staff, describing them as sweet and thoughtful, and commends the restaurant for its inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy tasting different dishes before deciding. This level of service truly elevates the meal, making every visit feel personalized and welcoming.

While the flavors excel, some diners, like S Lau, have found the chicken occasionally less crisp than expected, suggesting that Seoul Mate might be best enjoyed as a quick, flavorful snack or casual dining option. Dwayniee echoes the sentiment on the food’s incredible taste and strong flavors while humorously noting the presentation is simple, encouraging you to trust the flavor over appearance here.

In summary, Seoul Mate stands out as a must-visit spot for Korean food enthusiasts in Auckland seeking authentic, flavorful dishes paired with friendly and respectful service. Whether you’re after a quick bite packed with rizz or a relaxed meal sharing the rich tastes of Korea, Seoul Mate serves up genuine flavors that linger long after your last bite.

What Makes This Place Friendly

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Casual
  • Groups
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • Free street parking

When & Where to Visit

  • 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Real Reviews from the Community

Teagan Vaughan
  • Feb 11, 2026
5

First time trying this and honestly so yum very similar to katsubi! The chicken is fresh and they have good selections to choose from and the price is reasonable

Parker Robb
  • Feb 6, 2026
5

Best chicken I have ever had in my life!!! 10/10 would go again

Arina Ahmed
  • Feb 1, 2026
5

The most beautiful and the tastiest korean foodi fell in love with it. And they are soooooooooo respectful. Today i went and there was a lady and a gentleman. And they were so sweet. And they let us taste the options beautifully. Highly recommended

S Lau
  • Jan 30, 2026
4

My partner ordered a pre-pack bowl of sweet and spicy Korean deep fried chicken at around 1pm lunch time. He thought it was alright. I tried it, it has a nice kick, not too overly spicy however the chicken not crispy and a little bit on the soggy side. Good for a quick snack but not sure I would return for a meal.

Dwayniee
  • Dec 28, 2025
4

The flavours of the chicken is solidddd gave me so much rizz Only thing is the presentation of the food, it’s boring to look at but aye food is W, shawty who gave me a sample W, W place overall

Tikima
  • Dec 13, 2025
5

At westfield st lukes this seoul mate was great. We had a couple taste testers before we chose what we wanted to eat. We tried half and half bowl sweet honey and soy garlic $17.50 and got a mozzarella saususage hotdog $7. It was delicious! The service was great and the food court was quiet and not too overcrowded. Perfect time for eating

Kuljas Prabhakar
  • Dec 10, 2025
5

Best service and really tasty chicken specially Korean spicy chicken and garlic chicken with fresh salad nice portion. Must try guys…

Mark Chapman
  • Nov 30, 2025
4

The person at the counter was really friendly and explained the meal well. The food was nice, atmosphere rated low as was in a food court.

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