I love going to pochas because of how amazing the food and drinks always are. I've been looking to recreate the same feel of pochas from Korea, and Bangia is a very close replicate, and one of the few bars/pochas that truly feel like the ones there. The food and drinks came out pretty quickly, and they had waiters walking around just in case. It's very similar to the service in Korea, where you have to flag them down if you need anything. I kind of liked it more that way instead of someone checking in every 5 minutes asking if you need anything. I also love the vibe and interior, it's very similar. The front reminds me of a nightclub because of the lights, but the inside was very cozy and looked exactly like most pochas. The actual food was very good, and very comforting. The drinks were also exactly what we were looking for. We let our server recommend us drinks based on what we like, and he did perfectly. We even got more drinks after our first round. We were able to wash all the food down with the drinks. Also, the bingsul (bingsu and sul "alcohol") is so good. We decided to get the lychee and it was a good balance, not too sweet, but very refreshing. Overall, really great experience ! read more

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We came here because it was almost 10pm and most restaurants in Koreatown were closed. I was craving soondae, so I got this with the ddukbokki. This was the strongest soondae I ever had - a little too strong for my liking, but I think the red sauce from the ddukbokki went well with tempering the flavor a bit. The dduk was a little on the soft side when it first came out, but when it cooled down the texture was more chewy. I also liked how there were bits of intestine in the red sauce. The squid was honestly the highlight of everything. They served it to us whole and someone took the time to cut it into small pieces. The texture was amazing - so chewy and fresh. I never saw anything like this in LA Koreatown so this was really impressive to me. The Korean pancake was decent. Not wow but it went well with the soju and the other dishes we got. read more

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Korean local, casual, street style, fun vibes. Very cute vibes, good for a get together. The drinks here are really good including the mocktails. Best lychee martini I've ever had. Very wholesome. We had ramen, corn cheese cake, tteokbokki All was amazing, the corn cheese pancake was so good my daughter did not want to share. Nothing disappointed here. The flavors and everything was on point. I absolutely loved it here and wish we had something like this in Boston! Don't forget to stop by grace street after!! read more

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Found this hidden gem in Koreatown on a Tuesday night where they have a $10 drink special! Every drink we got was generous and they also use real fruits for the fruity cocktails. Would definitely come back to try their food and other specials! read more

Bangia - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

A solid pocha to hang out before going out. Love the Parmesan truffle fries. They're so good. read more

Bangia - Chapaguri, Parmesan truffle fries - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Wandered into Ktown on a Saturday night. You know how that goes. We wanted some causal but fun eats, comforting. So we walked down some stairs and went into Bangia. We started with some wings! 10 piece chicken wings, half soy garlic, half sweet and spicy. Piping hot. Sauce was amazingly good. The garlic had lots garlic chunks that gave it an interesting texture. The spicy sauce was sticky in a good way haha. The deep fried whole squid was hot and fresh off the fryer. Cut at table side, served with two sauces. Tartar type sauce and soy based sauce (very similar to seafood pancake sauce). Tasted great!! The army stew was deceptively huge. Felt like there were two packs of noodles chilling in there. Lots of ingredients, various textures. From the soft rice cakes, to juicy sausage, soft luncheon meat slices and way more. Definitely worth getting for a bigger group. For our dessert, do some light customizing of your shaved ice. The Bangia Bimsul is a fun boozy dessert. Each bite comes with a little soju or makeolli, it's sweet and dangerous. We sat in the back area which can get really loud! Sit in the front area if you want a quieter experience. read more

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Hands down AMAZEBALLS!! We've been to several Korean restaurants during our stay in the city and by far this is our BEST meal! This was our anniversary dinner and I'm so glad we booked a reservation here because it was perfect. It's located downstairs so you have to be on the lookout for signage. Recommend getting there early, joining the waitlist or making a reservation. They open at 6pm and the people start walking in. The place is big inside and has a great vibe. The menu is online and there are QR codes at the table for you to scan. They'll come and take your order and the food and drinks are out quickly. I ordered the Truffle Oil Chapaguri beef and hubs got the Bulgogi rice platter. Omgosh these were DELICIOUS! Best bulgogi and the Chapaguri beef was chared to perfection! The portion size of the Chapaguri is also large so it's definitely shareable. For drinks, we got the Lychee Makgeoli which was refreshing and quite tasty. Don't walk, run to this place to try it. You won't be disappointed. This place will definitely remain on my fav list. read more

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We got the spicy seafood cheese tteokbokki and the cheese corn pancake and it was SO GOOD. Service was really good and they even offered to take a photo for us on the wall. read more

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This place slaps. We rolled in with a group of friends and immediately vibed with the cozy, slightly chaotic energy. It's a Korean late-night bar with dim lighting, walls packed with decor, and a vibe that practically begs you to stay way too long - basically the definition of a pocha. Huge shoutout to Alex for bringing us to this spot. We ordered and shared the strawberry soju bingsu, which was hands-down the highlight of the night. Sweet, icy, creamy, and spiked just enough (it honestly deserves its own fan club!!) The drinks came out fast, and the place had that perfect "decompress after a long day" feel. read more

Bangia - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Pocha in Ktown with the most delicious shaved ice and makgeoli! Would only come here for the drinks though, the food was just okay and pretty expensive. They have a cash discount as well as an ATM in store with no service fee! It can get busy on the weekend so it was hard to flag down our server to take our order. It is a great place to have a few drinks with your friends, has a very lively energy on the weekend. read more

Bangia - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Great late-night spot located underground in Koreatown perfect after work, bar hopping, or a night out with classic Korean comfort food Marinated Pork Feet is one of the "Signature" dish in Bangia, literally everyone loves it ‼Slow-braised pork feet marinated in a soy-based sauce with garlic, ginger, and spices - I'm literally enjoy its rich texture. Spicy Stir-Fried Pork & Kimchi, every bite transported me back to Korean pork belly stir-fried with aged kimchi, absolutely is my favorite comfort food. Great drinking food, pairs with "BINGSU" literally Instagram-worthy Make sure you get HOT TODDY in Bangia get warm, soothing, enjoyed in cold weather A warm food Rice Cake Oden Soup at Bangia is my destination in this winter Chewy rice cakes and fish cake simmered in a light, savory anchovy-kelp broth. read more

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Cannot recommend this place enough. I've been coming here for my birthday for three years straight and they never miss. The food quality is AMAZING, they have a robust menu can satisfy your cravings. The service is quick, friendly, and top tier. This year I had a birthday here with 22 people and the food was out within 15 minutes, drinks made even faster, and the staff was just phenomenal, friendly, and so attentive. They even gave us a special on the house for the celebration! Jon and his team were truly amazing, and everyone should go if they have the chance to! Also, the music was great for KPOP lovers, old and new, great "underground" atmosphere with neon lights and intimate seating. They are great with dietary accommodations too, however be mindful if you have Vegans or sesame allergies, as the options are limited based on the style of cuisine (they still had a great time though!) thank you guys! read more

This place has great vibes and I love the octopus here! The dishes are all so tasty and can't get enough of their desserts. The vibe here is so fun and it feels like an underground pub, def fun for date night or a group hangout! read more

Bangia - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The authentic Korean drinking culture experience is unmatched here! Very friendly hospitality and delicious food as well!!! read more

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Came here a couple years ago and remember it being really good but the food quality and service has definitely fell off. Their food prices are not cheap and their portions have gotten tiny. We ordered the spicy pork and mozzarella with tteokbokki and the dish came out barely covering the bottom of their small cast iron pan. The service here is okay. It felt like we were being rushed more than attended to. We were told that they needed the table back by 8pm but by 7pm it felt like they wanted us out. Not sure if I would recommend this place anymore. read more

5/5 Lychee Makgeolli 5/5 Yuzu Makgeolli 5/5 Fried Tteok w/ honey + gochujang dipping sauces 5/5 Spicy Seafood Stew 4.5/5 Corn Cheese 4/5 Fries We came on a weekday on the earlier side, would recommend if you're trying to avoid a wait. I have tried to visit Bangia much later at night, and had to resort to a different Ktown spot because the wait would have been too long. A very casual spot for some great makgeolli varieties and anju! Worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

Bangia - Tteok, corn cheese, - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I came back here for some food, and it was delicious! My friends loved the food, the portions were good sizes, and everything was very flavorful. Staff was super friendly. Good vibes for food and drinks with friends! read more

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I cannot believe how rude the staff is here. They make you feel rushed the ENTIRE time you are sitting there. Don't be a Pocha place if you don't want people to sit and talk for awhile??? And mind you we were only halfway into our food and drinks and they'd come around asking us if we're done, touch ALL our cups and plates at least once every 10minutes to check if it's empty. It felt like if we even stopped drinking / eating to talk for just a little bit they'd rush over and want us to hurry and finish. We really were not there past how long normal people stay at pocha places on a weekend night (there were other groups there who were still there even when we left). Im really not recommending this place to any of my friends sorry, the food also wasnt even great. There's better pocha around. read more

Bangia - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Staff were super attentive, came to our table like 10 times lol Spam rice balls were really good!! Sweet/spicy chickens were too saucy Coconut cream soju cocktail was hella strong read more

Bangia - 3 Pieces Rice Balls (Spam) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I really enjoyed this place! It's so fun and they offer great drink specials. The food is a bit pricy, but the portions are very large and you can definitely share. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, I loved the shaved ice drinks, and the soup was so delicious. I'd give this place a 4.5, just knocking off a bit for the price and the service was a bit slow. This place is very busy and packed, so I'd get there when they open or have a reservation. read more

Bangia - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Year after year this place is still my TOP fav pocha. The food portion is huge, and most of all the workers here are all just so funny and have top tier service. They joke around with you while making sure that you have everything you need, and are part of the experience. It's very spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating with great alcoholic drinks that are so yummy and sweet! They also have weekday deals of like signature cocktails for only 10 dollars on a Tuesday, etc. so you can really come here any time of the week and have a great time! read more

This place is fast becoming one of my "regular spots" when I hit up NYC which seems to be a minimum of quarterly. Its no frills, its kinda hidden away from the main hustle/bustle and honestly its just good bar food and a great pocha feel. The place requires entry down a set of steps and has their small ish bar area right up front when you walk in but opens up to a larger dining room as you go further into the back of the restaurant. The ambiance is dimly lit and is a fun spot for group gatherings but I could also see a laid back intimate date working here. The service is your typical pocha in ktown and the menu is broken down by their "top items", jeons (pancakes), stir fried ( meats, etc.), Grilled items (pork skin, squid, etc.), Soups/Stews, Rice, and Fried Chicken. Honestly love the ambiance and love that they have Hallasan (my favorite soju). I have been here a few times now and ive landed on my typical spot (at the bar when alone, 2- 3 bottles of hallasan, and the truffle oil chapaguri (Parasite Movie inspired) with pork belly. Its comfort each time, its filling, its no frills, and while the chapaguri is a tad pricey for what it is.... Its still just a comforting feeling. This is a "go to" for me. Love the ability to have a nice "peaceful" dinner. Love me my pocha meals. read more

Was recommended to come to Bangia in NYC's K-Town for the Soju/Makgeolli Bingsoo by a couple of TikTok videos, and was unfortunately disappointed by the hype. My friend and I went on a Thursday night, in which Bangia offers $3 shots, IIRC, which we had decided to skip out on as we were excited for the Bingsoo. We ordered a Mango Bingsoo with Soju and a Lychee Bingsoo with Makgeolli to share, both of which tasted like they lacked alcohol. The Bingsoo also melted relatively fast, after receiving it for a couple of minutes, the Bingsoo had melted into a drink. One plus to the Bingsoos was the mochi bits inside of it, which were fun to eat. On top of everything, service was also incredibly slow. The restaurant was pretty empty since it was a Thursday night, but it took forever for our two Bingsoos to come, and also for our check as well. The table next to us also voiced frustration when it took them a while to receive their check. IIRC, it took ~2-3 reminders to receive the check. Not sure if I'd come back again, since there are definitely other restaurants in the K-Town area that offer better food with better service. read more

Bangia - Mango Bingsoo and Lychee Bingsoo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

LOCATION: E 32nd St (in between 5th & Madison) WHAT WE ORDERED: * Bing Mac ($8) * Lychee Soju Cocktail ($7.25) - really tasty, but on the sweeter side. * Spicy Rice Cake with Stir-Fried Pork ($33.49) * Spicy Squid & Pork Belly ($32.49) - Too salty for my liking. I should've gotten something else because this tasted like the rice cake dish. The food had huge portions. It was way more than enough for two people. As NYC tourists, we didn't even get to eat our leftovers because we wanted to try other food. The price was on the higher end. My favorite part was the extra steamed egg on the house! Our server noticed we devoured it super quickly, so they gave us another hahaha. Service was quick and attentive. Super cozy and intimate Korean pub. read more

Bangia - Spicy Rice Cake with Stir-Fried Pork, Kimchi and Mozzarella Cheese - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Super great place for medium sized groups! Plenty of seating and great drinks and food! I really like the vibe of this place. It's so modern and fun even if there aren't that many people in the dining area. I tried their yuzu soju cocktail which was really, really good and had a decent amount of alcohol in it. My group ordered the kimchi pancake and a tofu with kimchi and pork dish. The tofu with kimchi and pork was AMAZING. The blocks of tofu had a great texture, soft yet firm, and I've never had plain tofu, but it tasted so good. The tofu paired soooo well with the kimchi and pork because of the contrasting flavor profiles. The sour, salty kimchi with the plain, slightly sweet tofu. The service was pretty attentive as well. read more

RATING: 6/10 DIdn't love the food here. As someone who grew up eating a lot of Korean food, especially from Queens I find that often times Korean food in the city is priced much higher for something that doesn't hit the mark as well. I get it, it's the city, so a different price range is expected to some extent. SEAFOOD PANCAKE - love seafood pancake, but this was a bit dry, not too chewy, and didn't have that robust fresh seafood flavor you look for. SPICY SEAFOOD TTEOKBEOKKI - the rice cake texture was on point, but the sauce wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked and the seafood didn't feel -super- fresh tasting unfortunately . CHAPAGGURI W PORK BELLY - the pork belly was cut into bits and quite crispy, was hoping for more fatty pieces. Chappaguri is instant noodle which is expected so this was just fine. STRAWBERRY MAKGEOLI - tasted like a strawberry smoothie, which was yummy, not too boozy at all, and a bit sweet. FINAL CATEGORY: OK (terrible ./ bad / OK / good. / great / excellent) read more

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This is definitely my new favorite pocha to go to in NYC. I believe they went viral recently because of their shaved ice makgeolli, but I could be wrong and it's been a long-existing menu item. I would highly recommend getting a reservation and coming with lots of people because we ordered food enough for maybe 5 people when it was just my friend and me. Service is honestly pretty good, and I love how they blast K-Pop on the TVs everywhere. I highly, highly, highly recommend getting their lychee shaved ice makgeolli. It's probably one of the best shaved ices I've had in the city, and they even put some mochi balls to add texture. The shaved ice is so fluffy, and the entire dessert is refreshing for a summer's day. I wouldn't count on eating this to get drunk, but I could eat an entire one by myself. The food is also pretty yummy too. We got the Parasite movie ramen and pigs' feet, and both are really nicely sized portion sizes. I highly recommend Bangia. I will definitely come again and again. read more

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Bangia... is MF BANGINNNNN BABY. I love coming here with my friends for any occasion, but any time you come, it's gonna be a lit time. They recently popped off on social media for their drinks but the food has always been incredible. Bangia has generous portions, and I always feel stuffed when we come here. We order 3-4 plates for 5 people and it's a pretty good amount. My top picks are : Budae JEONGOL, seafood pancake, SPICY SEAFOOD CHEESE RICE CAKE, and truffle oil chapaguri with strip loin. Their drinks are also fire. The lychee soju pitcher has real whole lychees in it. The soju bingsoo cocktails are also a great dessert and super refreshing. The staff is always super friendly and funny, but also really attentive. We all got shots for my bf's bday, but one guy didn't drink so they gave him a shot of ginger ale LOL. read more

Bangia - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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5/5 service & atmosphere - great to drink with friends and awesome service. Food sucks? The intestine was stale. Army soup was bland. Fried rice also stale. Idk maybe when you're drunk it tastes good but I was sober and food was no bueno. read more

Bangia - Beef Small Intestine - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Had a really great experience here on Thursday night! I've been here a couple times with my friends previously and we've always really enjoyed the food and drinks. Thursday nights already get pretty busy but the restaurant had really nice vibes. My friend and I ordered two dishes and two cocktails. The soondae tteokboki was delicious! I really liked the flavor of the soondae especially when dipped in the tteokboki sauce. The octopus and pork belly were cooked really well - both were tender and had good flavor. The dishes were spicy but not too spicy. The drinks tasted great as well. My friends and I always get the lychee soju cocktail. I tried the yuzu soju cocktail this time, but I liked the lychee one better. The yuzu cocktail is lightly more bitter and less sweet compared to the lychee cocktail. The staff were super friendly and came to check up on us many times. They also gave 3 free shots to both my friend and I, to try out some of their new creations that may be introduced to the menu. I really liked the carbonated rice wine (Starlight Chungha) - it's very light, fresh, and slightly sweet. They also gave us a warm shot that tasted a bit cinnamon-y, and the drink was super smooth and didn't taste strong at all. I had a great time at Bangia! It'll continue to be one of my favourite places in ktown, and definitely my go to for some drinks and food with my friends. #ThankYouThursday read more

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I have come here several times with my friends so far. Almost every time I come, it is for drinks only. The staff are very friendly and understanding. My friends and I love their lychee soju cocktail, which comes in a pitcher. It is not too sweet, and the alcohol is not too strong. One order also comes along with a cup of lychee. For the most recent time I came, I recommended my friends to try the lychee makgeolli. They've never had Korean rice wine before, so they were skeptical. However, everyone loved it. It was the star of the show. Although both the soju and makgeolli were delicious, we all preferred the makgeolli. read more

Despite coming at 6:30PM on a Friday night, we were able to get seated right away. Dark inside, but it fit the mood. Truffle Oil Chapaguri noodles was so good! The pork belly could've been crispier; it was too soft despite being fried so the texture was exactly the same and didn't add to the flavor Deep-Fried Sweet Potato & Onions were good--I especially enjoyed the sauces it came with. Lychee Soju Bingsoo was yummy but doesn't seem like high alcohol percentage. There's a 10% discount if you pay in cash. They don't take same-day reservations. read more

Bangia - Truffle Oil Chapaguri with Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This was such a great Korean restaurant and the ambiance was giving an upscale version of Korea's Pojangmacha. The food wasn't cheap (in the $30s) but shareable. It is dark lighting but very intimate. I caught up with friends ordering the Tteokbokki (rice cake) stir fried pork with mozzarella and army stew w/ a side of steamed egg. Love love loved the Tteokbokki (rice cake) but found the army stew okay, a little watered down. The steamed egg was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. The service was kind and quick. As we drank we received assistance with the soup being distributed and everything. An overall great place but pricey. Great for group settings. Fyi happy hour is mon-thurs. The drinks were goodt. We got the yogurt soju and pineapple soju (my favorite). read more

Bangia - Pineapple soju - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Food (4/5): We ordered the army stew. It's pretty good but not as flavorful as other places I've been to. It could have more of the sauces to contribute to a stronger flavor. Service (4/5): Nice, friendly and attentive servers. Food came out quickly. The only issue we had was that the rice we ordered took a while to come and they didn't check up on us frequently unless we tried to call for their attention. Ambiance (4/5): The restaurant is downstairs in a basement setting. It is really well lit with cool lights hanging off an elevated door. There is a cozy atmosphere. read more

Bangia - Inside - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I've been coming here for years and it's always such a great place for drinks and snacks. The makgeolli flavors are great - my favorite is likely yuzu. Always a fun vibe and not too difficult to get a table! read more

Bangia - Lychee Makgeolli - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Favorite ktown late night spot by far!! I've been here a couple of times, and it's always the best pre or post a night out in ktown, or even just for dinner. It can be pretty busy on a weekend, but depending on the time there can be no wait. I've ordered a bunch of stuff from the menu, but my favorite is the tteokkboki and the oden, as well as their noodle soups! Everything comes in large portions, and is meant for sharing, so I'd recommend going with a group and just trying a bunch of stuff! The egg souffle is also AMAZING here. It's complimentary and sooooo fluffy!! It hits every time. The atmosphere is also very cute, there are lots of seating areas each in sort of separate sections, which gives more privacy to each table. The dim lighting also makes the spot more cozy and intimate! A mustgo in my opinion for anyone who wants authentic korean food, one of my ktown favorites! read more

Bangia - Fish Cake Oden Soup - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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그냥 다 진짜 맛있겠다! 10점 만점에 10점 o(^o^)o 솔직히, 오늘 너무 피곤했어. 그 막걸리 팥빙수 너무 시원했어. 콘치즈전, 와 딱피자처럼. 사진에 삼겹살을 못찍어서 죄송합니다. 우리 너무 빨리 먹었다고. 시원한 바가 생각나는 곳 This place was a 10 out of 10! I loved all the food & drinks. This is 21+ only so you better have your ID ready! My favorite thing was the Shaved Ice lychee cocktail. The best thing to have after a long hot day! The corn cheese pancake reminded me of a cheesy gooey pizza. I also got the grilled pork belly, but we ate that up so fast I couldn't get it in the picture. This is a great trendy spot to go after work, or a night out with friends. I love the low light aesthetics, and modern take on Korean dishes. This is definitely bar style and not traditional Korean restaurant style. Don't expect to be served banchan, the dishes are the stars of the show. I can't wait to come again! Be prepared to bring your wallet, because your going to want to try everything on their menu. read more

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This is the perfect spot when you have a big group and dont have a reservation in NYC Ktown. Highly recommend the army soup and great vibe overall for pregame or afters. read more

Accidentally made a reservation for the wrong day but they were luckily still able to accommodate my party which was very nice :) the watermelon was very refreshing and they put the snow on the side for us because one of my friends has a dairy allergy, again, very accommodating! Every dish was delicious! They served us a complementary clam and seaweed soup that was also very good! I would definitely come again! The vibes were great there too, they were playing kpop :) read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday here and we had: -truffle oil chapaguri which was slightly spicy -chadol sookju which was all bean sprouts so I was not a big fan of this one -corn cheese pancake was like a cheese pizza -mango makgeolli dessert which was smaller than expected, surprised that there was mochi at the bottom -fried chicken soy garlic sauce They also have specials each day which is nice to try. read more

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