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    Bap Do Duk

    3.8 (70 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jane M.

    First time here after hearing rave reviews and they did not disappoint. To start off, the side dishes(Bandhan) tasted very homemade. We ordered a set menu consisting of grilled mackerel fish egg soup and marinated crab. Mackerel was grilled just right and huge in size. The crab was marinated not too salty and not too hard and the fish egg soup had just the right amount of spiciness. Extensive menu which will definitely have me coming back real soon

    Banchan with marinated shrimps and crabs
    Jamie J.

    This is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. But if I ever want to have authentic Korean food, this is my go-to place. I believe they got a new owner not too long ago, and he has been working very hard. He is very friendly and helpful to his customers.

    Aniel L.

    All of the food was so tasty! Highly recommend! The pork cutlet was fried to a nice crisp. The marinated raw shrimp and crabs were to die for as well!

    Marinated crab and gopchang jigae
    My T.

    Mom and pop place with awesome marinated raw crab! And the soup blew my mind. I would drive 2 hours to eat this meal again anytime. Cozy spot with superb authentic Korean foods.

    Soy marinated crab
    Rosa H.

    If you're looking for some soy marinated crab, then bap do duk is the place to go! The soy marinated crab is just so fresh and so delicious. Savory and slightly sweet with a bit of a kick! Additionally, the jaeyuk bokkum (stir fried pork) was also delicious with a slight kick. A house favorite is any of the braised fish dishes. The sauce was just so yummy that I couldn't stop! Get there early before prime time because it's a small restaurant but also super busy. You won't regret it!

    Rainey C.

    The Pork Rice in the stone pot was my absolute favorite dish we tried here, but seriously everything was solid. Every dish felt so homey and made with love and care. The flavors were on point and everything came out super hot and fresh. The raw marinated crab was solid as well with the soy sauce. Definitely want to come back soon if I'm ever in the area again!!

    2 crabs, 4 fish and bean paste stew combo
    Amanda L.

    Great spot to try the raw marinated crab! It gets quite packed inside since there aren't many tables. The combo with the 2 crabs, 4 fish and bean paste soup was a lot of food and good for two people. The crab was fresh and I didn't have any sand in mine. The fish was also fried very well! However, all the dishes were too salty for my taste, even with lots of water and some rice. Would still recommend this spot if you wantex to try the crab dish!

    Marinated crabs
    Mini C.

    Came here for lunch and it was good! My friends got the marinated crabs which they thought was delicious. It definitely is on the pricey end though. For 2 people, they shared the #7 and #43 and they were stuffed. This place is also known for their hot pot dish. I got the #48 spicy stir fried pork in a hot pot and it was delicious. The portion is good and the taste was yummy. I will say if you're not Korean, it might be difficult to order or understand. But if you're looking for authentic Korean food, check it out!

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    Se C.

    Hands down the best soy marinated raw crabs in the east coast for the best price! Came here for dinner while visiting Jersey/NYC. There were limited street parking available nearby, but I got lucky and was able to snag a spot right after the meters ended. We got the combo which comes with 2 crabs and the stew. When the crab came out, I was so impressed at how clean and fresh it looked. The crab meat was sweet and the soy sauce marinade was savory and sweet. The best part of it was the crab roe that came with it. I put my rice in the crab shell and mixed with the sauce. Oh my it was sooo good. The stew was a bit chunky with soybean paste still in chunks. Nevertheless, it was still good. The waitress was very friendly and welcoming. I will come back again. I love palisades park NJ.

    ganjang gejang
    Karen L.

    First time having ganjang gejang and it was delicious and fun! I have been seeing videos about places and korea so was excited to try. Raw marinated crab in soy sauce is the signature dish along with their seafood/fish soups. This place was packed and they don't take reservations. For a first experience they offer a combo of 4 crabs, doenjang jigae and rice for $40. The crabs were a little smaller than I wanted with little roe but still plenty for two of us! It is a gooey soft texture and goes very well with rice. We also ordered the octopus rice pot which was very tasty and not too salty too. I recommend this place for the price, food offerings as a place to check out. I really liked the crab and it was fun to eat with gloves and rice.

    Tae Kyung Y.

    After having very heavy meals in NJ, we wanted something light and more homey so we decided to check out Bap Do Duk, which apparently is known to have the best soy marinated raw crabs in NJ. We went on an early dinner time and we were able to be sat right away. The place is pretty small, so it may be busier. It feels like your typical old-school Korean restaurant; nice older Korean ladies serving you and a menu of Korean traditional dishes. We opted to get the soy marinated crab doduk bapsang, which also comes with soybean paste stew. We also got an order of the jju-sam which is marinated small octopus and pork belly. Our food came out relatively quickly, and I was so delighted to see raw marinated crabs. It's really hard to find places anywhere in America that do these dishes well, but they looked so plump and flavorful. We dug in right away and I was pleased that it tasted absolutely phenomenal! It truly is a rice thief because these things are just to die for when paired with rice. I can't underhype the jju-sam either because there was plenty of meat and seafood in the dish and it was marinated/cooked to perfection. We had an absolutely delightful meal here and I felt like I was eating at my grandmother's home. The servers took really good care of us and I cannot wait to be back!

    Cabbage hangover soup
    Max C.

    3 things about this place: 1. Although there are numerous Korean restaurants in NJ, this place was a great little restaurant with good Korean food selections and excellent lunch special options. Staff was extremely friendly and gave me and my sister a great experience. 2. Great quality of foods and quantity was amazing. Ordered soy sauce marinated crabs, cabbage hangover soup, and kimchi + roe stone pot bibimbap. Soy sauce marinated crabs weren't salty at all which was a huge plus. Many places have their soy sauced crabs salty but this place did an excellent job. 3. The crabs were a little small and was expecting medium sized crabs but looked like small sized crabs. Kimchi + roe stone pot bibimbap was heavy on kimchi where I couldn't taste anything but kimchi which was a little disappointing. Overall, great food and would recommend this place to people looking for traditional Korean foods but idk if I would order the kimchi + roe stone pot bibimbap. Would definitely be back to try different items on the menu.

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    Jenn Y.

    The soy marinated crabs are everything!!! I got the combo and the soy bean soup was amazing as well! Will definitely come back here every time I'm in NJ!

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    Had soy sauce marinated crab which was good, also had tofu soup and cow soup , it tasted like instant food , didn't like them,

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    Only Koreans know about this place. They specialize in raw marinated crab which is outa this world!!!

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    absolutely love this spot! This Korean bbq spot is different that other kbbqs in that it focuses…read moremore on pork meat. We opted for the $90 2 person combo which came with your choice of 3 meats. Our server helped us and recommended us to try the dry aged pork belly, pork jowl and marinated pork short rib. All of the meats were incredibly good! The pork combo also came with the fluffiest steamed egg and your choice of soup. They also gave banchan which was your typical kimchi, pickled radish, corn salad, as well as tteokbokki, pajeon, and raw marinated crab! Overall, we loved the food here. Service was amazing, our server was super attentive and helpful. He grilled all of the meats to perfection! Highly recommend coming here

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    4.3(436 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$$

    Ooooh, it's been awhile since my last review…read more After 4 years, I still love Wooga but those "$$$$" on the their Yelp page keeps me from eating here more often. This time around, it's a stronger 5 out of 5 because of our waiter was amazing. Ugh, I can't remember his name. He was on top of everything and making sure our food was grilled in a timely manner. He was quick to follow up with orders/requests that didn't come through when the kitchen didn't bring them out. Usually my gripe or disclaimer I give to people is that Wooga is great at everything except wrapping up things on the end. In the past, whenever I went, it would take forever (!!!!!) to get our check and pay. It was so frustrating but this time around, it was a bit faster. It's a win-win situation because we get to pay and leave and the restaurant has another table for customers. Though on the pricier side, Wooga does check off all the boxes of: -amazing meat quality -amazing & attentive service -they don't skimp on banchans (side dishes that I heard other restaurants are starting to limit) -several meat combo options -best Korean steamed egg in the North Jersey area We tried the thinly sliced oxtails, which were really good but pretty pricey for $38cash/$39.90card for 11oz of it. There are some things that are inconvenient (long waits, very small parking lot) but it's easy to overlook them once you have a meal at Wooga. Things to know before you go: -Their menu is updated on their website if you want to check that out before you go. -The earlier you go, the better your chance of being seated quickly. Weekends are definitely a longer wait, so plan ahead. -Their parking lot is small so it fills up super quickly, so you'll have to park across the street and play Frogger (maybe you might be too young to know this reference?) to cross the 4 lanes of Palisade Ave. -When you arrive, make sure to check in with the host/hostess so that you could get a pager to know when your table is ready. Your turn can come pretty fast sometimes depending on the timing.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Korean BBQ is always good, as was the e beef and pork at this restaurant. The USDA Prime Rib Finger and Pork Shoulder were both delicious, but I think what makes this Korean BBQ restaurant shine is their accompaniments. That was clear when the Egg Custard came and we devoured it immediately. So fluffy, very eggy, and extremely smooth. In other words, maybe the best version I have had along with Nubiani. The banchans and stews were wonderful too. I know they have a Midtown location, but I still have not been to that branch yet. I hope its quality and service matches this location. I'll check it out soon.

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    3.6(121 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    A food-loving family member recommended this place, claiming it was one of his favorite spots for…read moreKorean BBQ. His hot tip: this restaurant is BYOB, so hop into the liquor store (inside the Hmart complex) next door to grab some soju and beer before settling in for some grilled meats. There are some plated dishes on the menu but with grill covers in the middle of every table, it's clear this is a restaurant meant for Korean BBQ. The pork belly was incredible with decent grill-kissed char marks. The marinated beef was tasty but a little tougher than I prefer. I love all the free side dishes that came with our meat orders, especially the soybean stew and towering egg soufflé. Service is brisk and efficient..sort of. This is the sort of place where servers hover with their order pads soon after you settle down, expecting you to just know what you want. Since this is a full-service BBQ, our server came around frequently to grill, cut, or flip or meats. After all was eaten and done, it become mysteriously difficult to flag her down for our cheque. A side note about ordering: there's a two-portion minimum for meats. My husband and I don't eat much so we thought we'd split a single order of pork belly, but our server insisted we needed to order at least two servings.

    I don't usually leave reviews, but after my experience tonight (March 29th, 7:50 PM - 8:40 PM), I…read morefelt it was necessary. We have always enjoyed dining at Daeji Ssonday in Ridgefield, but the rude and unprofessional behavior of our waitress completely ruined our family dinner. We were seated at the table directly in front of the far back-right table (when looking from the counter). From the moment we sat down, the service was hostile: Aggressive Attitude: As soon as we sat, she demanded our order loudly. When we asked questions about the menu, she answered with visible irritation. While we were briefly discussing options with our children, she slammed her notepad onto our table with a loud "bang" and walked away, startling both us and our kids. Negligent Service: She continued to be rude throughout the meal, literally tossing side dishes onto the table. Furthermore, the exhaust hood at our table wasn't working properly, causing the smoke from the pork belly to fill the air and make it hard to breathe. She didn't check on us until much later. Ruined Meal Flow: While we were still eating our pork belly, she came over and--without asking--scraped all the meat onto a side plate to clear the grill for the spicy squid. We had to eat cold, greasy pork belly instead of enjoying it warm off the grill. She never even asked if we wanted fried rice afterward and ignored our table for the rest of the night. We always try to treat service staff with respect and gratitude, but this experience was unacceptable. Despite our polite demeanor, we were treated with zero professional courtesy. If the manager or owner is reading this, please look into the staff working that shift. This waitress needs serious retraining in basic customer service. It's a shame because we loved this restaurant, but after tonight, we have no desire to return.

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