SOTT - Providence, Rhode Island

Jea K.

Sotbop specialty restaurant that serves great Korean-Chinese cuisine.

Heard great things about this new spot from a friend who lives nearby. After years of an underwhelming Korean food scene in Boston, I finally made my way here to see what’s different. On my first visit, I ordered the Chicken Gangjeong and the Mushroom Sotbop. Loved the presentation and pricing, and the chicken was exceptionally tender. A bit on the saucy side, but it paired well with the sotbop. However, the banchans that came with it felt fairly standard.

I returned with a friend to explore their Korean-Chinese menu, which seemed to be a significant part of the menu. The Brisket Clam Jjambbong looked especially enticing, so we ordered it alongside the Cumin Lamb and the Yulingi. First off, the latter two dishes were fantastic. The Yulingi felt like an upgraded version of the Gangjeong—crispy, juicy, and perfectly complemented by the marinated onion slices on top. The Cumin Lamb had no overpowering gaminess, just tender, well-seasoned meat with minimal fat.

But our favorite was, without a doubt, the Brisket Clam Jjambbong. An absolute steal at around $20 (or maybe I’ve just been conditioned by Boston prices). Packed with seafood and brisket, the thin, kalguksu-like noodles had a thick starch coating that made the dish feel extra indulgent. The broth carried a slightly charred aroma with a clean, sharp spiciness that lingered without overwhelming. Maybe a touch of MSG, but with all that seafood and beef, the flavors still felt deep and natural.

Will definitely be back to explore more of their Korean-Chinese menu. Boston’s Korean-Chinese scene needs more places like this.

Fabiola M.

Amazingly Delicious Hot Pot!
We got to he mushroom Pot and it was full of delicious mushroom varieties. The service was top notch. We thank MJ for making our night! He was so friendly and helpful we felt like we were eating at a friends house 🏠

We can’t wait till we’re in RI again to eat here yum 🤤

Tuhina V.

space was nice. Drinks were great. The chicken app was delicious. We got the sottbap to try it out and it did not hit. The flavors were quite bland. Things were also quite expensive

Steph G.

The ambiance of the restaurant was casual with dim lighting. All the dishes were neatly presented. The restaurant was extremely clean. I had a tender, flavorful chicken dish that featured crispy pieces of chicken tossed in a delicious sweet sauce and covered in scallions. I also enjoyed fried scallion pancakes, which were perfectly crisp and packed with an abundance of fresh scallions, adding a delightful burst of flavor. To compliment the meal, I sipped on a refreshing citrus mocktail, elegantly garnished with a stunning flower that added a touch of beauty to the experience.

Egg T.

Decent quality food.
We ordered and try different menu items and some definitely hit the spot (ie Sottbap)
If you love rice, give this place a try.
It is a smaller menu selection compared to other Korean restaurants in the same street

Nicole B. G.

I like cooking my own food and having a big shared pot of food so this is great. Way cheaper than going to Hot Pot and with WAY more food for you at a better price. Best Budae Jjigae ; I could eat it every day. Chicken Gangjeon was great. Can’t wait to go back! ✨
Good place that just had everything redone so it’s perfectly clean inside. They are new so it’s still a work in progress but so far they’re doing fantastic.

EZ

As someone from Korea who loves sottbap—freshly cooked rice in a hot pot, traditionally served in a stone bowl—I was excited to see SOTT open in downtown Providence. Having a restaurant that serves authentic sottbap is a rare find, so I had high hopes.

For lunch, I ordered the LA galbi sottbap set, while my friend chose the sliced pork BBQ. The set came with a choice of soup (jjigae)—either kimchi jjigae or bean paste stew—and we both opted for kimchi jjigae. The meal was presented beautifully and neatly, including three small side dishes, soup, and the signature sottbap, all for $18 (excluding tax and tip).

For the quality and authenticity, I’d say it’s worth the price. The rice was properly cooked, and the set felt balanced and satisfying, just like a proper Korean meal.

That said, I personally prefer sottbap with a variety of grains, nuts, vegetables, and proteins rather than plain white rice. It seems that the more diverse, nutritious version is available for dinner, not lunch. That gives me a great reason to come back in the evening and try it! Looking forward to my next visit.

Rebecca

Visited SOTT this evening because I was intrigued to try the SOTBAP. We ordered the Cumin Lamb as an appetizer, very flavorful and good amount go slice. For the entree, we ordered the Short Rib Sotbap, which featured an assortment of fresh banchan to mix in the rice bowl. They also provided us with instructions on how to eat the sotbap which was really helpful. Overall, our drinks, meal, and service was really good. Would love to return to try more dishes!