Wow so glad we visited this spot randomly during our visit here. Got seated quickly and the workers were friendly. Of course we ordered the half and half crabs and also got galbijim. So yummy!! Will be coming back again for sure, you can tell it's good quality when it's all Koreans eating here read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Rating: 4.3 Came to try this local Korean restaurant in NJ area. The place is known for soy marinated crab which i never had before so it peaked my interest. It's a small shop with few seatings and tables. It's street parking for the most part. Once inside i can tell that it was authentic Korean restaurant as there were other korean customers and all the signs and decorations were in Korean language. The owner came out and took our order We got a spicy octopus plate, soy marinated crabs, and scallion pancakes. They offer side dishes first which is a common practice in Korean restaurants. The side dishes were all flavorful and looked like home made pickled veggies and kimchis. Scallion pancakes had lots of seafood and was tasty. Spicy octopus plate was ok a stone plate and its got nice char and crispy rice at the bottom with spicy and sweet octopus. The soy marinated crabs were flavorful but was difficult and messy to eat because the you have to de shell the crab and doesn't have a lot of meat. The owner also gave us egg dish complimentary which was a nice gesture. It was kind of like an omelet. Service was good and owner was nice. Overall it seems like a good authentic Korean restaurant in the area. Was not too crazy about the soy marinated crabs but i'm sure it's of standard. I'm glad i got to try the dish though. Good place to go if you like soy marinated crabs. read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Scallion pancake - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

My friend selected Ahjae Gookbap for dinner. Parking was excellent. Staff were extremely helpful throughout the meal. Restaurant is clean and modern. We had the raw marinated crab and enjoyed the legs more than the body. Galbi jjim was pretty solid, meat was tender. Pan fried oysters were substantial and pretty tasty. The seafood pancake was pretty good, nice amount of seafood. read more

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Service - 5/5 Food - 4.5/5 Ambiance - 4.5/5 This is their second location, where Palisades is their first. Both are wonderful places to dine; this one offers just more room between the tables. This restaurant is renowned for its raw seafood, specifically its raw marinated crabs. They are also highly recognized for their soups, and could soups. This location has a parking lot, whereas the Palisade location has street parking. We ordered the following: ~ 굴전 Gul jeon -- Pan-fried battered oysters 4.5/5 stars (better last time at Palisades) ~ 号意 百板鱿鱼 Hot Stone Pot -- Marinated squid with vegetables over rice in a hot stone bowl 5/5 stars ~ 새우장 Raw Soy Marinated Shrimp -- 5/5 stars The oysters in the Gul jeon were so plump and delicious, but we felt the egg batter was a tad overdone. The hot stone pot had generous amount of squid, and the spice was hot but not numbing. The shrimps were the stars of today's dining. To make your life easier, they supply you with plastic gloves and a package of seaweed paper. Put one of the gloves on your less dominant hand and, using your chopstick for the dominant hand, you can now easily peel off their shells. I had mine as a temaki. You would swear it tastes like lobster, but at a much friendlier price point. For those who look forward to banchan, they gave us cucumber salad, bean sprout salad, stir-fried fish cake, and, as a bonus banchan, they gave us Gyeran Mari (rolled omelette). Every dish was nothing short of pure comfort food. I wish them much success, as I marked this as one of my go-to places for authentic Korean cuisine. read more

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If you like Korean raw crabs , this place is a must try: (+) came here on a Sunday noon, got seated right away, no reservation (+) they have parking lot for their customer which makes things easier (+) the waiter was super nice and attentive (+) have a wide variety of Korean food including bbq (+) their raw crabs is a must try, they were so fresh, and they prefer you eat it at the spot vs taking it to go due to liability issues (-) there could be some more noodles in the soup , we asked for more and they were really nice about it read more

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Food 4.5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 I love their second location and the expanded menu. I remember when they only had three items, and now the menu spans several pages, they've come such a long way. Most of what we tried was a hit too! We ordered: Galbijjim: 5/5 This was my absolute favorite! I usually get it at Onga, but I honestly prefer this one here at Ahjae because it's boneless and they're very generous with the portion size, and it was incredibly tender. Highly recommend this dish! LA Galbi: 5/5 My second favorite, and still delicious Boneless Galbi: 4.5/5 It was decent with good flavor, but I probably won't order it again since it wasn't particularly special. Seafood Tteokbokki: 4.5/5. The portion was a bit small, but it's perfect as an appetizer. The rice cakes were super chewy and fresh. This was my first time trying it with seafood, and I loved the sauce Squid & Pork Udon: 3.75/5 I enjoyed the abundance of seafood, but the udon noodles were a bit overcooked for this one Seafood pancake: 4/5 another dish that I love the abundance of seafood and does have some crispy texture but not a fan of how thick it was Bulgogi Stone Pot: 3.5/5. This was one of the few dishes I wasn't impressed with. I didn't care for the overly wet rice texture Steamed Crab: 3/5. This was the most disappointing dish. It tasted a bit fishy and not very fresh, which might be bc it wasn't crab season I usually come here for the soups, but I finally tried their shareable dishes and loved most of them! read more

Crabs is my most favorite thing to eat. Wanted to give another go at raw marinated crabs again. I didn't like it the first time. Seeing how popular this dish is in Seoul I thought it be best to try it in Fort Lee. We ordered a small and my only complaint is that I wished the crabs had some roe. The small order does not come with any shells. I wanted to try eating it by putting some rice in it. I enjoyed it more this time and was glad I ordered it spicy. The menu also offers amazing homemade style Korean stews. I would come back just for their Gul Gookbap (oysters, seaweed soup w/radish, chive, mushroom, tofu & egg). Service: 10/10. The gracious owner came by often to give us lots of napkins, refill a couple of our banchans and asked how we were enjoying our meal. I got excited when he gave us a complimentary delicious egg dish. Thank goodness for free parking on the side of the restaurant because finding one in Fort Lee is hella hard. Original location in Palisades Park. read more

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Great food. I came for the ganjang gejang and also ordered the ahjae gookbap (not pictured). The raw marinated crab came in two varieties - a premium Korean version, and a regular version. I got both and enjoyed both. read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Premium Korean Raw Soy Marinated Crab - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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This is one the best spots for soups, raw marinated crabs, and cold noodles! I am glad they opened another location that has parking. This location is more spacious than their palisades location with more tables, a parking lot, and two bathrooms. You can even bring big groups now, but would recommend reserving ahead for that. My favorites are always the soy marinated crabs, bibimnaengmyun, and the soups! The soy marinated crabs are always full of roe and marinated so well, but not too salty. It pairs perfectly with rice. Their spicy cold noodles are always a treat and perfect for the hot summer days. You can't go wrong with any of their soups - my favorites are the Samgyetang, dakdoritang, and the seolleongtang. This location has more items on the menu! I recommend trying the haemul tteokbokki - it's spicy with a hint of sweetness from the seafood. It's packed with seafood and the rice cakes are nice and bouncy. The haemul pajeon is also amazing - super crispy and loaded with filling. The service is always great which is why I come so often! I would love to gatekeep this place since the food is so good and the prices are super reasonable. I also love buying their kimchi to go - it's more of a fresh kimchi so it's crunchy and spicy! read more

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Fresh, delicious and just the perfect lunch that hits the right spot. I didn't want something too heavy, yet wanted something nourishing and felt like my mom would make it for me. There are no thrills or wows to the decor but I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Homey and a great lunch spot. read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Seolleongtang - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

This second location just opened this weekend! Ahjae Gookbap is conveniently located right on Main Street, and there's even a small parking lot -- a rare find in Fort Lee. The restaurant is known for dishes like gukbap (soup with rice) and other traditional Korean comfort food. We were feeling lazy and decided to do takeout right before the dinner rush. Raw Crabs: 5/5 We ordered the soy-marinated and spicy-marinated raw crabs. You can get the half-and-half combo to try both. My husband immediately noticed how fresh they were -- the crabs were prepared really well, and the shells were soft and easy to eat. I was also impressed with how carefully everything was packaged. The restaurant even included a bag of ice to keep the crabs cool during transport. Everything arrived fresh and well-prepared -- you can tell they really care about quality! Ahjae Gookbap: 4/5 I honestly thought it would be like the traditional gookbap (usually pork soup with rice), but the Ahjae Gookbap is more similar to Galbi Tang. The broth was a deep, flavorful beef bone broth with slices of brisket, short rib, and oxtail. It's served with rice and a nice selection of Korean side dishes. I personally love mixing the rice directly into the soup! I thought it was good, but I was originally craving a spicy pork broth soup. Later, my husband and I realized that they do offer a spicy version on the menu. Their menu is definitely extensive, and we'll definitely be back to dine in and try everything else! read more

The marinated crabs had great flavor but the body had limited filling which was the only disappointing part because theres not much to mix with rice. The Suyuk Muchim aka sliced broiled beef with spicy vegetable salad was a hit but portion was small so we ordered two to share. Theres definitely an overwhelming about of kimchi underneath compared to the amount of meat. Their soups are super rich and delicious, and the short rib meat was soft and easy to eat off the bone. One of the better places in bergen county for marinated raw crabs! read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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This place is warm and cozy, food are decent and authentic. Price was good for the portion. Recommend

This is our new korean spot! Amazing food and staff, lots of parking, and just overall great experience.

Went to the original location before and came here to check out the new spot. Just as great on both crabs (soy and spicy). Didn't care too much for the soup only because I'm not a soup person but was good balance with the rest of the food. Had the shrimps as an app and it had a good texture/bite to it. Service is awesome! Two of the servers I actually recognize from two other spots in the area and I left good reviews for both places. One actually remembers me too so that's nice (hopefully for good reason, I'm not a bad diner ) read more

The worst Korean restaurant in Fort Lee out of the many I have visited. Where did they find such a lousy chef? The food is completely flat. Their lackluster kimchi selection--both in quality and quantity--strongly suggests a restaurant operating on a desperate budget, yet the prices certainly don't reflect it. The pan-fried oysters had an odor that raised serious doubts about their freshness. The Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake) was overfried and rubbery, making it incredibly difficult to chew. The boneless BBQ short ribs were entirely uninspiring, tasting more like unsalted, boiled meat. To top it off, the expensive signature crab dish was bleak and tasteless. What is there to like about this place? It seems obvious to me that the five-star reviews are coming strictly from "friends and family." Save your money and avoid this place. Fort Lee has too many truly GREAT Korean restaurants to waste your time here. read more

The soy sauce and spicy marinated crabs are amazing here!! The portion is great for the price and the service was also excellent. They made sure to check that we had everything we needed during the entire meal. I'd definitely go back! read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Can't recommend this place enough. Some of the best authentic Korean food I've had. Service Was wonderful and the place was very welcoming. Great vibes ! Highly recommend their Galbi and their Bulgogi soup. read more

Ahjae Gookbap - LA LA Galbi - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Raw! Raw! Raw! Love the flavor!!!it's not for everyone! My kind of fresh seafood!coming back for more!!!!crab and shrimps

When you're bored of the usual Korean food such as K-BBQ, tofu soup, noodles, et cetera, then this is where you go to satisfy your Korean palate. Food is excellent, prices are budgetary and an ample parking lot combine to make it a top listing venue for Korean dining. read more

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parking was good! super important. staff were nice, especially Junior. Pan fried oysters are what to go for!

Trekked from Edison to Fort Lee to try this place! It was my first time having Korean marinated raw crab and ahjae gookbap has converted me to a lover! Prices are really reasonable and everything from the complimentary side dishes, to the mains were delicious. I'll be thinking about the crab for awhile and will be back when I'm in the area! read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Soy Raw Soy Marinated (L) Soy Crab Large - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Excellent marinated crabs at a reasonable price...that alone will get me to return. Soups good as well - combined with the crab makes for a really great experience. read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Ahjae Hejanggook (beef soup) - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Everything our server suggested was delicious, we are coming from Jackson heights queens and we fell In love with this place... Highly recommended especially Gul Jeon it was delicious... Next time we come we are trying the marinade crab... thank you for having us we enjoyed date night... read more

I brought my parents here for the first time and they loved it! We had the galbi jjim and short ribs, it was very tender and flavorful. Amazing service and good vibe, can't wait to go back! read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Galbi-jjim - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

First time coming to this location and it was amazing! The waiter was really sweet and got us seated right away. I got the raw korean crab (highly recommend) and raw blue crab which were both very tasteful and full of flavor. Then I got the cold noodle soup which is always a hit and I didn't have to mix in any more sauce to the soup it came out perfectly! This location has more variety food options too and more seating! read more

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Food is good and service is good. This is my go to. Make sure to order their raw seafood. Not pictured but you'll regret it if you don't order. read more

Ahjae Gookbap - Ahjae gukbap, galbi, haejang guk - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

The seafood source is very fresh and translates well when they become a dish. The crab is exceptional- a must try!