Once you've had Bonjuk in one location, you've had them everywhere. This Korean porridge chain is 100% consistent on taste and presentation in all their locations wether its in Korea or US. Whenever I want to be nice to my body, I come here to have a healthy meal. I have the non spicy choices when I want to be completely healthy and the spicy ones when I don't. Service here is hit or miss. They're nice but not very attentive. My favorite thing about Bonjuk is the glass of pumpkin juice at the end of the meal. read more

I came here on one cold evening and having porridge definitely hit the spot. I ordered the oyster and mushroom juk while my friend ordered the bulgogi juk. The food was really good, healthy and delicious, especially since they don't use MSG. I found the juk to be a little bland, but that's nothing a little spice can't fix. My dish ran me about $16, which I find a little pricey for porridge but it does hit the spot when you're feeling a bit under the weather. Definitely will be back to try another item on the menu. read more

My belly was not feeling good and I wanted some congee but did not want to go to Flushing and deal with parking. Called my Korean friend who took me here. We ordered the sea ear porridge (which is abalone). The porridge here is much denser than the chinese version. The juk was top with a little bit of crush black sesame seeds and some pine nuts. Itfor 16.00 its a big bowl and can be shared between 2 people. Comes with sides (kimchi, shredded beef, pickle ginger and pickle daicon juice) The abalone was cut up in little pieces, blends well with the juk and just big enough for you to feel them in your mouth. It was delicious and hit the spot!. Will definitely come back read more

Their porridge is huge and also filled with a lot of ingredients. If you are used to eating chinese congees this is definitely not as salty and probably a lot healthier. My go to porridge from them is the ginseng chicken porridge and it never fails me ! If it's not enough flavor I suggest asking for seaweed on the side! Overall very good and worth the price. read more

Bonjuk - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

You get a lot of juk (porridge) but the side dishes... meh. I've eaten in and have done take out but this take out session was ... pretty bad. #1. RUDE on the phone #2. RUDE in person #3. Jangjorim (small little meat dish) had a weird smell/taste to it. I'm Korean and I know what jangjorim is supposed to taste like, and that wasn't it. Eaten there before and it never tasted like that. #4. One spoon though I ordered 2 dishes. Not sure what the little ol' lady's problem was but it left a sour taste in my mouth. Outside of that the place is a solid 4. Good for when you're sick or have digestive problems, but for the amount of money I'd eat somewhere else. read more

Off the beaten path of Flushing and located farther away from Main St. on Northern Blvd (few doors down from the old BCD tofu house) is this excellent Korean congee place. Portions are huge and prices are steep, and comes with a few tiny/very simple dishes of banchans. However, you can tell that the ingredients are high quality (and real stuff in it!) unlike certain watery Chinese congees. And if you think congees are bland and boring, you are wrong here! These congees are thick and super flavorful - look at some of the pictures, they are dark orange colors! Both the kimchi and chicken flavors that we ordered were excellent, and yes we each almost finished that one huge bowl. This place is also super clean, quiet and calm. In fact, if you close your eyes you might feel like you're in a spa! Very enjoyable place to pop in for some healthy, simple comfort food on a cold winter night. Highly recommended. read more

The first time I went to Bon Juk was 10 yrs ago. I was visiting Korea, ate some street food, and had gastroenteritis x 1 week. I went to the hospital, got a shot in the buttock, and ate Bon Juk to nurse me back to health. Last month, I had my second bout of gastroenteritis. I went to the hospital, got IV fluids, medications to keep food down and up... Went to Bon Juk and the abalone juk once again nursed me back to health. Cooked to order, al dente, smooth, luxurious juk. I then visited my mother who made me a huge vat of juk which I ate for the rest of the week. Nothing beats empty calories of white rice when you're sick. read more

this place is such a gem for the winter time. I've been here three times in the past two months. I've tried the bulgogi, kimchi with octopus and kimchi with pollack. the kimchi with octopus is by far my favorite. it is the most flavorful of the ones I've tried and has a good kick. the other flavors were subtle and can get bland after downing a whole bowl of the same thing. I like their little sides: kimchi, some beef and one other side that I can't name. this is def a staple for cold wintery nights. also I love the attention to detail that they have to heir decor. everything is monogrammed with their name and logo. read more

My favorite : spicy kimchi octopus porridge & pumpkin porridge. I tried almost everything and I like these two the most. read more

I seriously love jook/juk. My grandmother would always make me and my sister a bowl whenever we stayed home sick from school. It brings back sentimental memories. I was under anesthesia for a procedure and was told to have liquid food, and all I could think of was going to Bonjuk. They have a variety of jook/juks. My sister got the oyster one and she finished the whole thing, which probably was meant for three servings. I had the bulgogi one and it hit the spot. The bulgogi seemed marinated because it had a sweet taste to my bowl. Yummmmm! read more

A bit steep of a price for "juk" but being served in this "zen-like" porridge house is a worthy experience! They are specialized in porridge and only serve this with some banchan, or side dishes. However, there is a wide selection of ingredients for your juk - you can choose octopus, chicken, beef, abalone, etc. My favorite is "hobakjuk", pumpkin porridge that also contains mochi and red bean. It is rare to feel so wholesome, healthy and full at the same time but this place does the magic. No wonder it has gained international success! read more

Bonjuk - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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My fellow Yelpers steered me to this place on a Saturday morning after a Friday night of drinking. This place specializes in Korean rice porridge (Juk) and has a number of varieties with meat, seafood and or vegetables. For those not familiar with Juk, think congee on steroids. I had the octopus kimchi Juk and was pleased as I was in the mood for spicy. I think, though, that you can go with any Juk that appeals to you and just eat it with the kimchi that comes with the banchan. The mul kimchi was delicious and was nice and refreshing as a contrast to the hot Juk. Huge portions. read more

Bonjuk - Octopus Kimchi Juk - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Consistent quality, nice warm juk during cold seasons and when someone is sick in the family. I love their abalone, vegetable, and pine nut. Those are my go-to's. read more

I'm a fan of porriage/congee, and this Bonjuk location does it well. Run like a mom & pop shop, service and food is very good. They are friendly to everyone and never left disappointed, eating in or taking out. read more

As a Chinese, I've eaten porridge in my life when I was feeling under the weather or when I felt like eating something light. This is the very first time I've tried Korean porridge and I'm very impressed how good their porridges are! We ordered the Abalone porridge and the Crab meat porridge. Both are delicious! The moment the waitress put down the tray on our table, the smell of the seaweed goes right into my nose, triggering my mouth to water. The texture of the porridge is thick, very soul-comforting. Some reviewers gave it a 4 stars for the price, but I think it's totally worth it for the size of the portion. I could not finish the whole thing and had to pack it to go! I would highly recommend this place to my friends and family. Would definitely come back to try other porridges next time. read more

Bonjuk - Abalone porridge - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Very tasty!We ordered beef and chicken porridge,both are very good.Very big bowl.Two person can share one if you are not hungry. read more

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The only place i would go to in LOS ANGELES for JUK (rice porridge) I have tried a few but i always come back to BON Juk. They have free parking in the rear. The staff is very friendly. I have tried almost all the variations of JUK. All pretty good. Keep in mind it takes them a little bit of time to get your order together as they make it in the back. take out is at least 10-15 minutes from the time you call your order. The radish squid paste is to die for! Thank You! read more

It seems that many cultures have their version of porridge. Filipinos have lugao or arroz caldo, the Chinese have congee, and I just realized Koreans have their version of rice porridge as well. The restaurant is clean and has a contemporary decor. Classical music was playing soothingly in the background. It was not very busy on the Wednesday night when we dined there. We were quickly seated and cups of hot barley tea were served. We decided to order the bulgogi and octopus porridge, as well as the mixed seafood porridge. These came with small side dishes of kimchi, flavouring paste, shredded beef, and a garlic onion radish cold soup. The bulgogi octopus porridge was delicious and was more flavourful than the mixed seafood porridge. Apparently they have dessert porridge too but we didn't order this. Portion sizes are generous so keep that in mind when ordering. If you don't have a big appetite, one porridge could easily suffice for 2 people. (29/100) read more

let me tell you: you don't know comfort food if you've never experienced bonjuk. i drove one hundred miles to experience this wonder. the flavor is that of a porridge let set for a week though it is made in the fifteen minutes following your selection and, further, order. dip the octopus in the juk, dip the kimchi in the juk, dip anything that they give you into that juk. they replace your toppings/enhancers if you are to expend them allon your bowl. say, "thank you" after each refill of the complementary tea; every time your waitress approaches you, you say ,"thank you." you're in your great grandmother's home, and she only lives to provide juk for the family. the instant that your wife is impregnated you take her here, for the sake of her health, the health of the growing embryo, and the health of her soon to be lactating breasts. consuming this meal was an honour. thank you. read more

Bonjuk - you haven't hitherto partaken in comfort food; juk is comfort food. the tray is brilliantly displayed but moreso welcoming. - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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First, this restaurant is NOT in Jackson Heights. It's in Flushing. :) Second, its great! My friend and I had the sogae (chicken + veggie) porridge was divine! We also had the straight up veggie porridge that had a distinct carrot/scallion flavor! The side dishes are sparse but the porridge makes up for it. Lastly, I would give it 5 stars but refrain because it is slightly on the pricer side. Then again, the decor is probably why.... read more

I came here to try to vegetarian congee, it was absolutely yummy!! I told her I was a vegetarian which she suggested the vegetable congee, but when she brought out my meal I noticed the extras - kimchi (normally made with fish broth) and thinly sliced beef haha but it's ok...I just didn't eat it. The bowl WAS HUGE, I was able to eat most of it and that left me feeling really full along with 2 cups of tea/water to add to the fullness. After walking by this place a million times I was glad I finely took the plunge, also glad that it was REALLY quiet (other than the classical music playing which is a nice change from all the god awful crap on the radio now)...since I was the only one in there. read more

Growing up in a Chinese family, jook (congee) was always on the stove any time someone was sick. I was recently feeling under the weather and was really craving some juk - (Korean porridge), though I've never had it before. I had just seen a video on Youtube about a Youtuber eating at a Korean porridge restaurant in LA. That's what inspired my craving, so I set out to look for a place that served juk in the city. After a quick google search, I found Bonjuk and also discovered it's a chain, the same chain the Youtuber I watched went to in LA. Hooray! My friends and I came in late afternoon. The restaurant was pretty empty. The whole place radiated a calm, zen vibe, from the colors of the walls, to the plushness of the seats, to the classical background music. The menu is all about porridge. The price ranges from $11-17, depending on what flavor you get. I ordered the samgae (chicken and ginseng) porridge. It came on a tray with three side dishes and a clear radish broth. The sides were small in quantity, but very flavorful. I believe they are intended to be added into the porridge to give it more flavor. We each received a small side of kimchi, soy sauce flavored shredded beef, and spicy pickled radish. The radish broth had a couple pieces of radish and was sour and garlicky tasting. It gave off a cooling effect when eaten with the steaming hot porridge. I thoroughly enjoyed my porridge. It was on the light side, but it was the perfect comfort food. In addition to rice, the base was also made up of mini chunks of carrot and scallions. Because I ordered the chicken and ginseng porridge, mine included hearty chunks of chicken. I loved how they top each of their porridge with seaweed powder and sesame seeds for another flavor dimension. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with our lunch at Bonjuk. While the prices are considered high for porridge, they do not skimp on quantity or quality. With so many other Korean restaurants in the area, it's easy to overlook a place like Bonjuk, but I guarantee it'll quickly become your winter go-to once you give it a try! read more

Very good congee place. Food is very good, we all Love it, will keep order from it. However item is so simplified, they only have congee

I loveeee this spot. I order from here all the time when I'm not feeling well. From the common cold, to Pfizer vaccine dose 2, to hangover's. Their porridge revives me everytime!!! read more

This restaurant is in the northern heart of korean Flushing. Compared to its drab neighbors, the restaurant looks quite contemporary and clean. I had the Abalone Juk and it was very good! The only recommendation I have for the owners is that they open up a location in Manhattan. It is tough to get to this restaurant by subway, and in our current comfort cuisine craze. korean style congee would do very well. The prices are a bit steep for queens but it would fit right in for midtown. read more

Bonjuk - Abalone (Jan Bon Juk) - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

I love their congee ! Very traditional food and nice service. Came here very often especially this kind of cold weather . Hoe they can open more spots in flushing or manhattan . read more

Love the kimchi squid jook. I get it for any of my family members when they're sick. I get two, one for them and one for me. One portion is huge so it can be another snack/meal. They take cash only. They have a small parking lot to the left of their left adjoining store. I usually park on the side streets where it's residential so I can avoid the street parking on Northern. I usually call before I leave to place the order and it's ready by the time I arrive. But sitting in is a treat too, clean and they play classical music. This time around I asked if I could get more of the side dishes and she looked at me like of course and packed me some more. I took someone's advice once and started mixing in all the side dishes into the jook. I guess it'd work really well with non-spicy dishes but with already spicy dish it's saltier. I should stop but now I'm hooked. I keep meaning to try other ones but when I'm there, I crave the kimchi squid. And by the time you're done, you're just way too full. One star off cuz I feel like as health conscious Koreans you could try to make it less salty. Also, a brown rice option would be delightful. read more

I live a street away from Bonjuk and I was always skeptical about spending $10-20 on congee. Congee is usually priced at around $5-10 and it already taste amazing. I gave it a try since it was getting cold and there was nothing to eat at home. I was worried that take-out would be less of an experience and the food wouldn't be as great, but it was delicious! I ordered the Beef and Vegetable jook/juk ($14.07 after tax). Portions were pretty big even though I was still able to finish it on my own in one sitting, there were generous amount of meat in the congee, and the texture is perfect, not watered-down and not too-thick. The side dishes offered really added to the taste of the congee, but I was given really little (about a bite of each). Overall, it was worth a try but it is on the pricier end for a simple meal like congee. read more

I've been in and out of the dentist a few times in the past few months and this is the place I want to be. We all know the best remedy on a sick day is a good bowl of homemade jook. There are a variety of different types of porridge and they all look delicious. Since I couldn't eat anything with a lot of seasoning I tried the veggie and the sweet pumpkin (one of my favorites) porridge and both were amazing. The food is not too salty and the portions are very generous. It's the next best thing to homemade-maybe even better. Although there aren't a lot of people who sit in, it seems like take out how the business is run. The atmosphere is clean and the wait isn't too long. Great food for quick and wholesome meal! Will be going back to try other things on the menu. read more

Man - it is good rice porridge! We were a table of five and wanted to sample some yuk on a kimchi belt food tour and so only ordered two: the spicy squid kimchi and the ginseng chicken yuk. Incredible. Silky, spicy and warm delicious. My new fav comfort food. read more

Bonjuk - Spicy squid/octopus Kimchi yuk - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Amazingly rich porridge; perfect for when you're sick, during a cold day, or if you're just craving something comforting and warm. My boyfriend and I ordered one bowl of the Seafood Combination to share-- the portions are huge and we couldn't finish between the two of us. The porridge itself had plenty of seafood, and was super flavorful without being heavy or fishy. The side dishes that came with our meal (soy sauce shredded beef, pickled radish, and kimchi), paired well with the porridge. Overall, very nice service and worth every penny! Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying one of the kimchi versions or a sweet variation. read more

Congee! I think. Juk? Rice porridge. Either way, this is what this place has... and only has. There are a lot of different flavors and options for the soup dish and we decided to get the ginseng chicken and spicy kimchee octopus. They were both pretty good. I liked the ginseng chicken a little more than the spicy kimchee but no complaints. Each dish comes with a little assortment of korean appetizer dishes. I don't see myself coming here during the summer, but it's a good place to go when it's a chilly out. The hostess was very friendly and we were seated right away (it was kind of empty). read more

It was so different taste from delicious Bonjuk i had in Korea. it tastes Miwon... so greasy and sweet. I can't have all.. read more

It's a bit pricey for rice porridge. Then again they seem to use quality ingredients and there aren't many other restaurants serving what they offer. Reliable service. I came in with 20minutes left till my LIRR time and they were able to make to order two types in under 15 minutes as requested. I have tasted the abalone one before but these were for a friend recovering in the hospital. From past memory, they are good and the portion's large. read more

The place is quiet and clean. The staff is very friendly. Abalone porridge is good esp with the complimentary sides. Definitely A+. No MSG , nothing beats that. read more

Bonjuk - Abalone...so good! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I always go there for the kimchi and octapus porridge. i've tried mostly every porridge in the menu but the kimchi and oct. is the bestt! they come with individual trays with side dishes and the porridge itself. i'm never disappointed eating at this place. and i heard that they might open another Bon Juk in the city or NJ somewhere ~~ please dooooooooo :D read more

My wife loves the juk here. Seaweed with beef is great. Initially I was hesitant but I've learned to like this also. I don't usually eat in but I always call ahead for a quick pick up. Never been disappointed. read more

grown up chinese ive always have eaten congee but when i discovered bonjuk korean style congee i already fell in love with this, i tried the bulgogi octopus porridge woth sidedishes to accommodate, which was DELICIOUS im already waiting to go back to try other styles and oh yea this is healthy eating read more

Bonjuk - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Love this place! Their sides are on point. They are also kid friendly. Food quality was great and they have lots to offer. We had the pumpkin soup and abalone . So good read more

Wow it is amazing, the food is great and it has a lot of side dishes. I've been coming here for 2 years now and the quality is still great.