SouthGate

4.8

424 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Korean

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for craft beers
Great for happy hour

Located on the edge of Rittenhouse Square and Graduate Hospital neighborhoods of Philadelphia, SouthGate is a twist on the traditional gastropub. Elevating food and drink in a modern but in an approachable way, the menu and the décor of Southgate are heavily influenced by both our Korean roots as well as modern American culture, preferring to be interesting and friendly rather than trendy.

The menu consists of a wide range of options, including several vegetarian meals. Popular dishes include Korean fried chicken, bulgogi burger, dumplings and buns, and assorted banchan. In addition to the delectable cuisine, Southgate offers an extensive drink menu that includes cocktails, wine, spirits and an extensive craft beer list.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean, Korean, Asian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 560-8443
Website
http://www.southgatephilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering available to order through phone or email (Southgatephilly@gmail.com)<br />48 hour notice required
Private party facilities
Inquiries for private events please email Southgatephilly@gmail.com for information.

Location
1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Cross street
18th street
Parking details
Metered and 2 hour parking in the surrounding blocks. Parking garage located at 1800 South Street.
Public transit
18th and South Streets
Entertainment
Television at the bar featuring sports events, kung fu flicks, or Korean classics.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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"KFC" - Korean Fried Chicken$14.00
our signature double-fried chicken
Bao Buns$10.00
fluffy steamed buns, sesame aioli, pickles
- Spicy Pork
- Bulgogi Beef
- Tofu
- Shiitake Mushroom
Kimchi Fries$14.00
bacon, onions, cheese, vinaigrette
Korean Tacos
avocado, salsa verde, pickled onions
- Beef$16.00
- Spicy Pork$16.00
- Tofu$15.00
- Shrimp$18.00
Crispy Brussels$12.00
kimchi vinaigrette, bacon
Dumplings - Mandu$13.00
pork or vegetable. steamed or fried
Southgate Fries$12.00
garlic, gochugaru, gochujang aioli

Bowls

Bibimbap$15.00
Dolsot Bibimbap - Hot Stone Pot$17.00
assorted seasonal vegetables, fried egg, sesame seeds, gochujang
Spicy Pork Miso Ramen$20.00
braised pork belly, bean sprouts, scallion, jalapeno, soft-boiled egg

Large Plates

Bulgogi Burger$19.00
bulgogi marinated 8-oz beef patty, brioche, pickles, gochugaru aioli, fries
Katsu Burger$20.00
bulgogi beef patty, cabbage slaw, pickled daikon, katsu sauce, kewpie mayo, fries
Seoul Hot Chicken Sandwich$19.00
korean fried chicken breast nashville hot style, slaw, kewpie mayo, pickles, brioche, fries

Ssam

with rice, lettuce leaves, ssam sauce

Bossam$28.00
braised pork belly, ssamjang, salted baby shrimp, kimchi & spicy cucumber banchan
Spicy Pork$23.00
korean pear slaw
Bulgogi Beef$24.00
soy-marinated strip steak

What 424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SouthGate is a lively neighborhood gem offering "delicious Korean food" and vibrant happy hour specials. Patrons rave about the "amazing food, service, and cocktails" in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu shines with dishes like bibimbop and shiitake mushroom bao buns. Don't miss their excellent fried chicken and friendly service.

424 Reviews

S
Sam
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Their foods, drinks and services are the best!
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Karen
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love this place! Food is DELICIOUS and reasonably priced. Even if you think you don’t like tofu - try the crispy tofu - you will be a convert!! Haven’t had a bad bite of food at SouthGate!
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Jerry
VIP
San Francisco
91 reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our burger and spicy pork tacos. We usually have the fried chicken and/or the ramen, but decided to try something different. We weren’t disappointed.
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Jessica
VIP
Washington DC
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always so delicious and now they have dessert! What more could you want?
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Jody
VIP
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Korean menu and delicious food! Yummy apps.
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Len
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice chill spot for after work. Space is tight but they make the best for what space they have.
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Catherine
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent fried chicken, fried dumplings, bibimbap, crispy tofu. Pillowy Bao buns with mushrooms. Service was attentive and friendly. The decor is simple. We found the benches a little hard to sit on for long periods of time, but that was minor compared to the positive experience we had overall.
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Andy
Philadelphia
88 reviews
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very solid, enjoyable Korean fusion restaurant. Service is solid. The dining room is nice, if a little cramped. Good portions and overall tasty food,
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Lauren
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious. Tables are a little too close together.
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Michael
VIP
Philadelphia
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting food, well prepared, and professional service.
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FAQs

SouthGate does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

SouthGate is rated 4.8 stars by 424 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Additional information

Cross street
18th street
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean, Korean, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Metered and 2 hour parking in the surrounding blocks. Parking garage located at 1800 South Street.
Public transit
18th and South Streets
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Television at the bar featuring sports events, kung fu flicks, or Korean classics.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.southgatephilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 560-8443
Catering
Catering available to order through phone or email (Southgatephilly@gmail.com)<br />48 hour notice required
Private party facilities
Inquiries for private events please email Southgatephilly@gmail.com for information.

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SouthGate

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Banchan

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Crispy Tofu$3.00

Kimchi$3.00

Small Plates

"KFC" - Korean Fried Chicken$14.00

Bao Buns$10.00

Kimchi Fries$14.00

Korean Tacos

Crispy Brussels$12.00

Dumplings - Mandu$13.00

Southgate Fries$12.00

Bowls

Bibimbap$15.00

Dolsot Bibimbap - Hot Stone Pot$17.00

Spicy Pork Miso Ramen$20.00

Large Plates

Bulgogi Burger$19.00

Katsu Burger$20.00

Seoul Hot Chicken Sandwich$19.00

Ssam

Bossam$28.00

Spicy Pork$23.00

Bulgogi Beef$24.00

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