I recently tried the Jaeyook Bokeum Bap, which came with a side of miso soup, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! The spicy pork was tender, flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat - yum! Maybe it tasted extra amazing because I was super hungry after accidentally skipping meals all day, but it really hit the spot :) My friend ordered the kimbap and was equally happy. In fact, it's probably the best spot for kimbap in Collegetown. I now prefer this place over Gangnam Station across the street. 5 stars out of 5!

great food, nice staff, pretty fast service, and food came out piping hot, good portion size…read more strongly recommended korean food in collegetown

I love this place! It's my go-to Korean restaraunt in Ithaca! I love all their dishes and their…read moreBanchans! Their banchans aren't too spicy, which I appreciate. Some of my favorites include their Soon Doobu Jjigae, Rabokki, Bibim Bap, Bul Go Gi. This time I also got their Dduk Mandoo Gook, which I've gotten before, and also enjoy. The service is also prompt and attentive. I also like the interior as well. It's clean and warmly decorated with Korean fixtures.

Very homey restaurant in Ithaca! The service is very fast, and employees are friendly. I came on a…read moreThursday afternoon and was seated immediately. I ordered the soondubu with beef which arrived within the next 5 minutes or so. It came bubbling and steaming hot and with a bowl of semi-warm fluffy white rice. There was a generous amount of soft tofu but the beef was scant. The flavors overall were decent and satisfied my hot-soup cravings on this cold rainy afternoon. I also particularly enjoyed the curry potato banchan that had a hint of sweetness to the savory flavors, but the others (boiled broccoli, bean sprouts, fish cakes) were just ok.

this is the best korean restaurant in ithaca. really authentic jja jang myun and jjambbong.read more

Good Jajjangmyeon in Ithaca!…read more My parents recommended this spot to me- and they are very particular about their Asian food. They absolutely hated Kimchi. I finally got around to trying Asia Cuisine though must admit I was a bit hesitant given their extensive menu (I feel like if a restaurant offers too many types of cuisines the quality takes a hit). However, I was pleasantly surprised! I had been craving jajjangmyeon (I had it once at Koko's but it was not good) and ordered Asia Cuisine's C3 green tea noodle w jajang sauce. The noodles were delicious! Al dente and the slightest hint of green tea flavor! The jajang sauce was a tad oily and not super traditional, though I still enjoyed it- especially the addition of onions! Service was okay. Nothing exceptional. While I haven't tried any of their other menu items, I would recommend their green tea noodle jajjangmyeon!

Four Seasons is veryyyy mediocre, but I have to admit, the portions are great -- if you order the…read moreright thing! It's one of those places where you need to know exactly what to get to have a good experience. If you want the perfect affordable meal for two people (they note two but honestly if your friend group is small backed like us, three might also do the trick), head on right over and try their casseroles. If you want to perfectly replicate our experience, try their Boo Dae Jeon Gol, better known as Korean army stew (for curious folks and my fellow food baddies, definitely check out this link about the history of this sexy dish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budae-jjigae#:~:text=It%20also%20goes%20by%20the,stew%2C%20and%20spicy%20sausage%20stew.&text=The%20dish%20has%20its%20origins,Korea%20was%20experiencing%20significant%20poverty. ) It's not a healthy meal for sure nor is this the best budae jigae I've ever had (quite bland for what it is) but omg, it's definitely THE ONE where you can have the most bang for the buck. They have an massive hotpot pan just for their casseroles. My friend and I, both very hungry college students, literally could not down this thing. The menu also mentioned to "share with my people" but perhaps it was a warning all along. The soju here is pretty expensive per bottle, which is a bit of a letdown. However, I do like their green grape soju and the specific brand that they have; it doesn't have that alcohol taste upfront, which is arguably dangerous. Will I willingly come back? Probably notttt, heh heh. There are better places out there to spend your money and time. Nothing about the food or the atmosphere really wowed me. It's just okay for a casual meal, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.

Four Seasons isn't gonna blow you away with how authentic or excellent the food is. However, if you…read morejust want some Asian food that isn't bad, you could do a lot worse. I've been here countless times, and the service has always been good. With regards to the food, it's always serviceable and sometimes pretty decent. Another advantage of Four Seasons is how open they are to sake bombing - it's one of the top sake bombing locations in Collegetown.

Mediocre Korean food. They seem understaffed…read more The ban chan was not good. There only seemed to be one person waiting on all of the tables, so we didn't have water for a large portion of the meal. I ordered the kimchi jigae as a main- it was fine. Definitely an improvement from the ban chan, but not spectacular. Overall, I would probably not return.

Kinda strange place. Its main dishes are Korean Chinese like jjajangmyun and tangsuyuk but they…read morealso have some Korean dishes like soondubu jjigae. Banchan was very basic but home made and not too bad. Soondubu jjigae with beef was pretty good. Beef was bulgogi I think (Korean marinated beef) which is kinda weird but it worked. No raw egg to put in the soup though. But it was spicy and good. Jjajangmyun was okay but I imagine this is the only game in town for that dish so you have to give them credit for having it. Tangsuyuk was the star though. It was freshly fried and crispy. Make sure to ask for sauce on side. Ambiance is absolutely zero. LOL. They have tables and they were clean I give them that. No AC so probably best to order delivery in the summer. The owner is Korean Chinese and very nice. I was only passing through but if I went to school at Cornell I can see myself coming here.

Came here on a Friday afternoon, and there was no wait. It's a quiet, clean restaurant with lots of…read moreseating. I got noodles with tomato broth and pork chop. The noodles in a boiling cauldron of soup and tray filled with numerous toppings came out within 2 minutes. The portions were huge, and it was hearty and comforting. The soup itself was very flavorful, but the pork was very tough and somewhat dry. Overall, it was okay. It's good if you're craving soup or feeling under the weather and want something hearty. The employees are nice, but there seems to be an understaffing as we were waiting to be seated and had to find someone to pay the bill later on.

This is a relatively new spot that I finally got to check out! Was super excited that they had…read morechicken feet (wish they had more flavours). Had a tough time deciding between the Spicy Beef option I chose and the pork broth options, but glad I got the spicy soup because it had Sichuan spice. The soup also had a good mix of ingredients (some places just dump a bunch of noodles and skimp on the other components). It also comes in piping hot. Dining is well lit, with a clean minimalistic type interior. Service was quick and effective. Prices are fair (you even can do take-out options too). I'll be back.

This is an incredible spot for late night studying and an afternoon snack…read more When I first encountered bibibowl, I simply thought it was the chipotle of Korean Cuisine. As I continue to venture there, I realise the masterpiece bibibowl really is; incredible service, sleek packaging, and delicious goods. 5/5 FOOD 5/5 SERVICE 4/5 AMBIANCE 14/15=93% WOULD RECOMMEND.

When I originally saw the listing for this Asian grill, I thought it was a BIBIBOP, which we love…read more However, this is like that, but didn't have the same level of yumminess we're used to. The broccoli was very fresh, but I would've liked to have seasoning on it. The potatoes were small squares versus good hearty chunks. The salmon felt overcooked. It was good for what it is, but not amazing. Also, we were looking for safe gluten-free. Some of the meats were GF and some of them weren't which was a bummer. So if you want somewhere, you can actually eat that is safe for celiac, you can consider this place.

This place used to be amazing. They have recently changed from "Maru Ramen" to Maru Korea "…read more Not sure if they changed ownership (I believe they did) but the new place is mediocre at best. Maru Ramen served homemade noodles and broth. You could taste the love and care that went into the food. Now, as "Maru Korea" , the food is incredibly underwhelming. The noodles come from a package (confirmed) and the broth tastes like it does to. Some of the dishes are decent but even as traditional Korean dishes go....still underwhelming. I've eaten Korean cuisine regularly for 24years....this place would be equivalent to the Korean food you would get if there was a Korean version of McDonald's.

Whyyyyy?? This was the only decent Ramen shop in town, usually crowded, and now it's just another…read moreof countless Korean restaurants. In addition to Ramen they used to serve a variety of other items, such as bao, bibimbap, etc. If they had to do away with Ramen, could they not have retained those? There are significantly less vegetarian items and more meat now, too. I'm worried they won't make it. It looks empty or closed when I walked by. Bring back the Ramen and the original menu!