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Came here with an older brother for lunch and ended up drinking 5 bottles together and catching beers after. The Galbi tang and Yukgyejang was great and we finished off with Bibim Nengmyun! Also got a free bottle for service!
Came because of a friend recommendation , here's my thought Pro Food came relatively quick, we got gamjatang and Soondae to share. Big portion, and affordable. Gamjatang is so good, lot of meat and fall out the bone, soup is so flavorful. Good soondae too, we never had this version, lighter in color than what we usually see, but really good. Con The hygiene is questionable... the wait staff placed banchan out in the open next table before they put it in our table, and we could see a lot of small flies on it ... we politely declined it. Service is a miss, don't expect kind greeting and smile, come just for the food.
Amazing food! Deserves a much higher rating than what it currently has. The rice is perfectly cooked (a little on the firmer side as it soup be). There is plenty of meat in the soup. I love my kimchi more fermented and this place has that! Ordered the pork bone soup 9/10, kimchi soup 8.5/10, and galbi bibimbap 8/10. All delicious but what made it better was the great service!
FLUSHING, NY 11354 / KOREAN SPECIALTY CUISINE (PORK) / 07-14-24 / DINNER +$15.99 Pork Blood Sausage Soup and complimentary banchan side dishes that will fill you up. +Quick service, typical Korean restaurant. -Something was laced with MSG.
Cozy no frills Korean restaurant serving hot Korean soups to warm the soul. Prices are reasonable and they offer special prices for some soups during breakfast for only $9.99. My favorite is the kimchee kong nameul soup. My husband favors the hearty kalbi tang. Their specialty is soon dae and many come for that. Not too much ban chan is the only downside.
Something about a rainy day always makes me want to venture out for some good cozy soup dishes. This place is one of them. Not too crowded on a Friday night, located near IHOP and jongro, this place is not flashy. Was promptly seated and given menus. Ordered the galbi tang and the bf ordered the sundae guk. Every table has a variety of condiments for soup (ie pepper, salt, chilli paste, shrimp paste, etc) so you can customize your soup to your liking. The galbi is huge, literally a huge bone that can entice any meat lover~. They also give a variety of small side dishes as well as a choice of white or purple rice. Service was ok, at the end of the menu it's a bit hard to get the waitress but it was only one active waitress when we went. Overall food and vibes were very homey and cozy. Would definitely recommend.
It's a good Korean comfort food place where you can enjoy for a good amount of time. Plus, it's 24/7. And a spot for parking.
I've passed this restaurant so many times and I've never gone but I hope my review boosts up this place cause it's actually a great spot for Korean food! There's a few parking spaces directly in front and inside is actually pretty big, with plenty of tables. We were seated immediately since it was already 10pm but we came with a large group of 10 people. We ordered several items to share and prices were very reasonable. - Seafood pancake: decent size and good amount of seafood! Slightly thick but still crispy. - LA Galbi: one of the best meats. Super tender and flavorful, perfect with their freshly steamed rice (something about Korean rice in the metal tin just hits different). - Army stew: a classic stew with tons of toppings and the best part is adding the ramen (so much so that we ordered another ramen to add in). It's cooked on the table so you get to eat it as it's heated up. - Pork bone stew: spicy pork bones with potatoes, also cooked at the table. It's technically already cooked but it continues to cook at the table and it's super flavorful. The stew gets very thick so I'd definitely recommend to ask for more of the stew. There's actually a lot of pork bones and decent amount of meat on them too. - Blood sausage soup with extra meat: we ordered the one with extra meat so that it came with soondae on the side as well as some other organ meats. It usually comes unseasoned cause they have the condiments on the side for you to add to taste. The blood sausage was slightly on the gamey side so I didn't like it as much but others liked it. - Spicy pork bulgogi: spicy pork over rice in a hot stone pot. A classic with thinly sliced pork, not too spicy. Overall, a great spot for authentic Korean food. The staff was nice and it's very spacious inside which was great for a large party. I'd definitely come back for their other stews!
Just tried this restaurant but definitely going back when I'm craving for soupy rice dishes! They close at 12am too for those who need late night food after drinks! Pretty far out but if you're in the area the food is really good and warming. I got the soondae with extra meat soup bowl which actually comes with way more than expected since my set was only $14. The soup itself is rich but bland, this is when you add the salt, fermented shrimp, etc that are on the side at every table. It was amazing, hit the spot for me since I've been craving it all winter. Soondae was also interesting, first time seeing carrots and spinach in them. We ordered the mix rice and it's my first time seeing them actually serve the remaining stuck rice soaked in water. It's literally just that so not so sure how ppl eat them, but we were already suuuuuper full. Didn't get to eat much of that sadly. Place is actually pretty big, open and clean. The only reason why this place is a 4 star and not 5 is bc of the service. We weren't greeted right away as the waitress walked past us. After 2 min of her walking around past us getting stuff for others, she asked how many ppl are we. She didn't say anything, just grabbed the menus and placed them on the table. Didn't tell us to follow her, or told us to sit at this table, and no eye contact so it was quite confusing. My friend asked for the alcohol menu and the server was confused what she meant. I just asked for the makgeolli and she knew what we wanted. (It's nice they server makgeolli with the traditional cups! They maintain the temp of the drink longer) I guess you can point at the clear glass fridge with the drinks if you're having difficulty. BUT! With the food being good, I don't mind service being a little on the less-catering side. I'm Chinese so usually that's how you know food is good lol. Not entirely offended by the attitude, just slightly off-putting and the food made up for it. PRO TIP IF YOU'VE MADE IT THIS FAR. For those who like to roam around supermarkets, this restaurant is actually located right across the bigger Hmart! So you can visit Hmart right after your meal! They also sell the makgeolli cup there. I bought one right after my meal!
The food here is great, my friend and I ordered the 보쌈 (bossam) and 순대국 (soondae guk), both very delicious. The service here was also amazing, super friendly staff and great atmosphere, very cozy restaurant. Definitely recommend.
I was not very excited when my parents said they wanted to go to this place. Soondae is Korean blood sausage, which is what it sounds like. A sausage made from pigs intestines, blood, rice and noodles. The good news is that they have a lot of dishes that do not have Soondae. Whew! The banchan (side dishes) were not plentiful but the 3 different types of kimchi were nice. I ordered the belt fish stew and my wife ordered the Soondae soup. I cannot tell you how her dish was because as I said, not a fan of Soondae. The soup is similar to kalbi tang, which means you need to add a bunch of the condiments they give you (salt, shrimp chili paste, etc). The beltway stew was very tasty BUT I think I know why some people have said the stews were not that tasty. The owner came by and told us that you need to let the stew cook and reduce, which heightens the flavor. If you do not wait, then it will taste watery. Maybe that is the issue others have had because our stew was so flavorful! As others said, the prices are less than other Korean places. The stew is probably 20-25% cheaper than at others. For the prices, this is one of the really good places for stew. For non-KoreNs, I would recommend kidnapping one of your Korean friends to help you manage the menu. I am available for a few.
Ordered some 족발,뼈다귀해장국 and선지해장국 for delivery via Ubereats. Food was prepared and delivered rather quick also very well packed too. Everything was delicious (great 김치 and 깍뚜기) and for that price the portion was more than fair.
Would give it a 10/5 if I can!! Overall service was amazing and the servers were so sweet. They served our food pretty quick and refilled our side dishes endlessly! It was sooo yummy too def worth it and coming back the food is great!
The menu was a bit confusing. Turns out with the set menu, it was for 2, so double the price. However, one of our diners just ordered the same thing on the regular menu and had the exact same main entree and banchan. I appreciated the ceramic cups for tea. Service was haphazardly spaced and English was a barrier. The food was okay. read more
This place a large variety of specials one can select from. Don't fall for the trap, you have to buy 2 to get the special price. You are better off ordering individual items from the menu. If you are looking for a particular fish ask before ordering. We wanted Mackerels and they substituted croackers. The service was okay. The food came out relatively fast. Too bad there was a communication gap with the server. Couldn't explain which items went with which dish.... The place was large enough to accommodate a large crowd. Lots of tables. read more
We were the only non-Korean people at the restaurant. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean. The service was curt, but efficient. Everything we ordered was delicious. The pork belly was so fatty and melted in my mouth. The naengmyeon was refreshing with a hint of sweetness. We devoured the la galbi and pork bulgogi - they were both very flavorful. The naengmyeon was so light and refreshing. The seafood tofu stew was not very spicy, and packed with ingredients. We would come back for the food! read more
1 month ago
Came here with an older brother for lunch and ended up drinking 5 bottles together and catching beers after. The Galbi tang and Yukgyejang was great and we finished off with Bibim Nengmyun! Also got a free bottle for service! read more
Came because of a friend recommendation , here's my thought Pro Food came relatively quick, we got gamjatang and Soondae to share. Big portion, and affordable. Gamjatang is so good, lot of meat and fall out the bone, soup is so flavorful. Good soondae too, we never had this version, lighter in color than what we usually see, but really good. Con The hygiene is questionable... the wait staff placed banchan out in the open next table before they put it in our table, and we could see a lot of small flies on it ... we politely declined it. Service is a miss, don't expect kind greeting and smile, come just for the food. read more
Amazing food! Deserves a much higher rating than what it currently has. The rice is perfectly cooked (a little on the firmer side as it soup be). There is plenty of meat in the soup. I love my kimchi more fermented and this place has that! Ordered the pork bone soup 9/10, kimchi soup 8.5/10, and galbi bibimbap 8/10. All delicious but what made it better was the great service! read more
2 years ago
FLUSHING, NY 11354 / KOREAN SPECIALTY CUISINE (PORK) / 07-14-24 / DINNER +$15.99 Pork Blood Sausage Soup and complimentary banchan side dishes that will fill you up. +Quick service, typical Korean restaurant. -Something was laced with MSG. read more
Cozy no frills Korean restaurant serving hot Korean soups to warm the soul. Prices are reasonable and they offer special prices for some soups during breakfast for only $9.99. My favorite is the kimchee kong nameul soup. My husband favors the hearty kalbi tang. Their specialty is soon dae and many come for that. Not too much ban chan is the only downside. read more
Something about a rainy day always makes me want to venture out for some good cozy soup dishes. This place is one of them. Not too crowded on a Friday night, located near IHOP and jongro, this place is not flashy. Was promptly seated and given menus. Ordered the galbi tang and the bf ordered the sundae guk. Every table has a variety of condiments for soup (ie pepper, salt, chilli paste, shrimp paste, etc) so you can customize your soup to your liking. The galbi is huge, literally a huge bone that can entice any meat lover~. They also give a variety of small side dishes as well as a choice of white or purple rice. Service was ok, at the end of the menu it's a bit hard to get the waitress but it was only one active waitress when we went. Overall food and vibes were very homey and cozy. Would definitely recommend. read more
1 year ago
It's a good Korean comfort food place where you can enjoy for a good amount of time. Plus, it's 24/7. And a spot for parking. read more
I've passed this restaurant so many times and I've never gone but I hope my review boosts up this place cause it's actually a great spot for Korean food! There's a few parking spaces directly in front and inside is actually pretty big, with plenty of tables. We were seated immediately since it was already 10pm but we came with a large group of 10 people. We ordered several items to share and prices were very reasonable. - Seafood pancake: decent size and good amount of seafood! Slightly thick but still crispy. - LA Galbi: one of the best meats. Super tender and flavorful, perfect with their freshly steamed rice (something about Korean rice in the metal tin just hits different). - Army stew: a classic stew with tons of toppings and the best part is adding the ramen (so much so that we ordered another ramen to add in). It's cooked on the table so you get to eat it as it's heated up. - Pork bone stew: spicy pork bones with potatoes, also cooked at the table. It's technically already cooked but it continues to cook at the table and it's super flavorful. The stew gets very thick so I'd definitely recommend to ask for more of the stew. There's actually a lot of pork bones and decent amount of meat on them too. - Blood sausage soup with extra meat: we ordered the one with extra meat so that it came with soondae on the side as well as some other organ meats. It usually comes unseasoned cause they have the condiments on the side for you to add to taste. The blood sausage was slightly on the gamey side so I didn't like it as much but others liked it. - Spicy pork bulgogi: spicy pork over rice in a hot stone pot. A classic with thinly sliced pork, not too spicy. Overall, a great spot for authentic Korean food. The staff was nice and it's very spacious inside which was great for a large party. I'd definitely come back for their other stews! read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Just tried this restaurant but definitely going back when I'm craving for soupy rice dishes! They close at 12am too for those who need late night food after drinks! Pretty far out but if you're in the area the food is really good and warming. I got the soondae with extra meat soup bowl which actually comes with way more than expected since my set was only $14. The soup itself is rich but bland, this is when you add the salt, fermented shrimp, etc that are on the side at every table. It was amazing, hit the spot for me since I've been craving it all winter. Soondae was also interesting, first time seeing carrots and spinach in them. We ordered the mix rice and it's my first time seeing them actually serve the remaining stuck rice soaked in water. It's literally just that so not so sure how ppl eat them, but we were already suuuuuper full. Didn't get to eat much of that sadly. Place is actually pretty big, open and clean. The only reason why this place is a 4 star and not 5 is bc of the service. We weren't greeted right away as the waitress walked past us. After 2 min of her walking around past us getting stuff for others, she asked how many ppl are we. She didn't say anything, just grabbed the menus and placed them on the table. Didn't tell us to follow her, or told us to sit at this table, and no eye contact so it was quite confusing. My friend asked for the alcohol menu and the server was confused what she meant. I just asked for the makgeolli and she knew what we wanted. (It's nice they server makgeolli with the traditional cups! They maintain the temp of the drink longer) I guess you can point at the clear glass fridge with the drinks if you're having difficulty. BUT! With the food being good, I don't mind service being a little on the less-catering side. I'm Chinese so usually that's how you know food is good lol. Not entirely offended by the attitude, just slightly off-putting and the food made up for it. PRO TIP IF YOU'VE MADE IT THIS FAR. For those who like to roam around supermarkets, this restaurant is actually located right across the bigger Hmart! So you can visit Hmart right after your meal! They also sell the makgeolli cup there. I bought one right after my meal! read more
2 years ago
The food here is great, my friend and I ordered the 보쌈 (bossam) and 순대국 (soondae guk), both very delicious. The service here was also amazing, super friendly staff and great atmosphere, very cozy restaurant. Definitely recommend. read more
I was not very excited when my parents said they wanted to go to this place. Soondae is Korean blood sausage, which is what it sounds like. A sausage made from pigs intestines, blood, rice and noodles. The good news is that they have a lot of dishes that do not have Soondae. Whew! The banchan (side dishes) were not plentiful but the 3 different types of kimchi were nice. I ordered the belt fish stew and my wife ordered the Soondae soup. I cannot tell you how her dish was because as I said, not a fan of Soondae. The soup is similar to kalbi tang, which means you need to add a bunch of the condiments they give you (salt, shrimp chili paste, etc). The beltway stew was very tasty BUT I think I know why some people have said the stews were not that tasty. The owner came by and told us that you need to let the stew cook and reduce, which heightens the flavor. If you do not wait, then it will taste watery. Maybe that is the issue others have had because our stew was so flavorful! As others said, the prices are less than other Korean places. The stew is probably 20-25% cheaper than at others. For the prices, this is one of the really good places for stew. For non-KoreNs, I would recommend kidnapping one of your Korean friends to help you manage the menu. I am available for a few. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Ordered some 족발,뼈다귀해장국 and선지해장국 for delivery via Ubereats. Food was prepared and delivered rather quick also very well packed too. Everything was delicious (great 김치 and 깍뚜기) and for that price the portion was more than fair. read more
4 years ago
Would give it a 10/5 if I can!! Overall service was amazing and the servers were so sweet. They served our food pretty quick and refilled our side dishes endlessly! It was sooo yummy too def worth it and coming back the food is great! read more
5 years ago
I have been coming here since 2019, I always gave really good tips. Today my bill is fifty something, and I give 6 dollar tip. I don't have enough cash on me. This lady block the door and curse me out with Korean, she said you have to give us 20 % tip. I said I come here all the time , and today I don't have enough cash. She said no , you have too. She said I can't leave until I give them money. I would never come back, this is really disgusting. It's sick. I don't recommend people to come here , they have terrible service since pandemic they don't give a fuck about people. read more
Hot messy goodness on a rainy day. It's great to have an authentic Korean soondae restaurant that opens 24-7. At first I was a bit hesitant to try this place because I have heard that the servers are racist and only speak Korean. Turns not it's not true! Servers are kind and quick (didn't refill my empty tea but that's okay because I will wave at you till you see me). The younger staff is more approachable though. You can choose a combo for $18.99. Cheaper than the Tang. I go to Tang for the kimchi but this place can battle head to head. I love my kimchi on the tangy side than sweet. Xuenie's recommendation: order the sizzling soondae. It comes in a grill plate and the server will cut it to pieces. read more
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So cheaper than other Korean places. Great variety and choice of a soup and meat however korean Side dishes were not as tasty. The soondae blood sausage was bland but you sip it into a seasoned salty plate to bring out flavor but other that food lacked some depth of flavor that is typical of Korean fare. read more
4 years ago
Worst kimchi jungol over. It almost felt like they just dumped in a gallon of water. Worst customer service over phone. Lady was so rude. Not sure how you want to attract customers this way. Very disappointed. read more
This location used to be another restaurant You-Chun, now they're under new owner & management. That's no English name on their sign and I only can find their name from the receipt. They're located next to IHOP on northern blvd. My favorite dish is Number two on the menu the Pork soup which is sweet, all-natural favor and crunchy. They don't use frozen meat and have their pork freshly delivery everyday. I love the flavor of kimchi. More important that kimchi can make me eat a whole bowl of rice. The owner told me that kimchi is made by her mother twice a week. It means they always have fresh one coming out. Don't forget to try their fried pan bibimbap. I'm so excited to find a new Korean place to go. Service is friendly & welcome. I can't wait to go back to try out other things on the menu. read more
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I ordered the $25 soondae takeout, and it was ready for pick-up in less than 20 minutes (I think the actual time was 15 minutes). After traveling with me from Flushing to the city, an ordeal that took about an hour and 10 minutes, the order was consumed without prior heating - and it was good. Considering how well it preserved its heat and freshness despite the travel, I'm sure it would taste even better when eaten at the restaurant itself. They also gave a decent amount of kimchi (though uncut - though I did manage to eat a huge piece in a single bite, to The Girlfriend's amazement - though unadvisable, since you'll basically taste kimchi by itself, mostly - though I've used though so many times, I thought I'd use it once more just for fun), which was nice. I have a large appetite, but even with help from The Girlfriend, we weren't able to finish the whole thing. I think that says a lot for their portioning (but it WAS $25, so maybe it's to be expected). Overall, I would definitely order again, but I also will update this review if I visit again and dine there instead of ordering to-go. read more
7 years ago
Ordered Sundae soup and Galbi tang. Me and my husband pretty enjoyed until found the extra ingredient(!). So nasty. Wonder how they used it as the extra ingredient at winter season(15th December). Too cold to see flies these days. Please consider one more time before going there. read more
I came here two times already with my boyfriend. One last year and this year around the same time too. My boyfriend whose Korean recommended this place. This place is known for their bossam and kimchi. The first time I had it, it was delicious. Their kimchi was on point and its served in earthen pot full of kimchi inside. The bossam was fresh, juicy, and very tender. We also ordered a combo, grilled croaker and soondae guk. The fish is crispy and tender inside and the soondae guk was really hitting the spot. You can watch my boyfriend making the bossam wrap below. read more
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