Fresh ingredients and best seafood pancake in Queens! I like the menu changes depending on what's…read morein-season and everything I've had here hitsss. Must come for the seafood pancake - it's so full of fresh seafood and perfect ratio to the thin batter. Creds to the two people running front of house and kitchen!

We happened to come to this area and stumbled upon this little Korean mom/pop restaurant and are so…read moreglad we did! This place is a little of a hidden gem and not quite like other Korean restaurants. But no gatekeeping here! We also came at a weird lunch time around 2pm so it wasn't really busy and we were seated right away. Once you enter, you'd quickly notice the very detailed beautifully hand painted murals on the walls and an abundance of painted butterflies. The attention to detail is impeccable! The menu is also very cute and I'm guessing handmade. It was pretty detailed and we appreciated learning about each dish before deciding what to order. We ended up ordering the Kimchi Pancake with seafood, the spicy bulkoki udon and the jeyuk udon. The kimchi seafood pancake was super crispy and filled with squid and shrimp! It also came with a semi sweet dipping sauce that paired nicely. Both udons came out piping hot and fresh! Udon had a nice chew to it, was loaded with vegetables as well as meat for each dish. The egg was fried and did not have a runny yolk. For sides, they gave us 4 things- a tomato salad, kimchi cucumbers, braised string beans, and bean sprouts. The tomato salad came in this cute apple shaped dish but neither of us really cared for it- this is completely biased though since we're not really fans of tomato. What we really did love was the kimchi cucumbers! Also at the end, they served us 3 pieces of cantaloupe which were very sweet. Overall, yummy food, cute shop, and friendly/nice staff! I'd come back to try their other food options in the future!

I visited with my unnie on a Tuesday night for dinner and we were seated right away. Service was…read moreprofessional, friendly, and efficient. I ordered the sogogi gukbap (beef and rice soup), cheese tteokgalbi (deep fried beef/pork meatballs stuffed with cheese), and Jeju Tangerine Fizz drink, which I added some Saero soju to. Everything was SO delicious! I loved the cheese tteokgalbi, which were even better with the rosemary lime aioli dipping sauce. The gukbap had a strong, savory broth and rice came on the side, so I enjoyed dipping it into the soup. The beef was cooked perfectly. Our meals also came with plenty of banchan, and the baechu kimchi had a slightly sweet flavor that I enjoyed quite a bit. Woodam advertises as "Korean comfort food," and that's exactly what you'll find here. Korean soups are so comforting, and everything we had was 5/5 perfection!

Between freezing to death and metal fragments in the food very unwelcoming for a hearty soup vibes…read moreplace. Temperature-freezing cold in there bring your jacket. Rating not related to temperature There were literal pieces of metal Brillo or something in my partners rice bowl. Most of the rating is related. But it happened. The collagen bowl lacked depth to the flavor of the broth. Very meh. I love collagen and tendon dishes most of the time. The appetizers and fizz drink were nice additions but not enough to hold up the rest of the experience.

What a neighborhood GEM!! Kuku Korean was fantastic! Fresh, tasty food at reasonable prices!…read more We (6 of us) were in the neighborhood for a Valentine's Day celebration and searched Yelp for a good ethnic restaurant in the area. We came across Kuku Korean and said YESSS, this is the place to go! The only wrench in our plans was that Kuku Korean doesn't take reservations; not even on Valentine's Day! They warned us that they expected to be very busy that evening, and to expect a wait. Ok, we made plans to go, but also made a Resy with another restaurant close by, as a backup plan in case there was a long wait for a table. But really, Kuku Korean was our preferred first choice. After our V Day event, we rushed over to Kuku Korean to see what the wait time was for a table for 6. It was just after 6pm, and the stars were aligned for us, because we got the last large table available! Woo Hoooo! Happy Valentine's Day to us!! We quickly cancelled our Resy with the other restaurant (sorry!) and perused Kuku Korean's fabulous menu. Our MENU (shared by 6ppl): ~ Seafood Pajeon ($24/large): Crispy battered pancake made with green onions & seafood (mussels, clams, squid, and shrimp). This was phenomenal! So much seafood and such a comforting dish...get this! ~ Veg Japche ($21): Stir-fried Korean vermicelli with Kuku soy-garlic Japchae sauce and assorted veggies. This dish was also available with various proteins but we opted for Veg since we were ordering other meat dishes. This dish was so flavorful and delicious. ~ Kuku Bibimbap ($24): Seasoned vegetables over rice, topped with a fried egg. Served with Kuku spicy bibim sauce. Again, you have the option of adding protein to this dish but we kept it veg. Another great dish! ~ Pork Galbi ($28): Char-grilled Pork ribs marinated in Kuku sauce, served with sauteed onions. Served with kimachi, daily banchan & purple rice. The pork was cut in thick slices, which was surprising, but wow, this was phenomenal! So tasty and lean, and just delicious. ~ Beef Bulgogi ($33): Sauteed thinly sliced beef rib-eye marinated in Kuku sauce with mushroom, Served with kimachi, daily banchan & purple rice. Another phenomenal dish. Bursting with flavor. -- Spicy Squid ($28): Stir-fried squid in spicy Kuku gochujang sauce, onions, hot pepper and carrot. Served with kimachi, daily banchan & purple rice. This squid was prepared perfectly; not over cooked nor rubbery! Great dish. - Ban Chan: generous unlimited servings; fresh & delicious. These 6 dishes, plus Ban Chan was perfect for 6 ppl to share. We finished everything and were fully satisfied. Every single dish was delicious and we ALL said we wanted to return to Kuku Korean to repeat some dishes and try new dishes. Customer service and atmosphere were great. The busser staff did an amazing job and were even more attentive than our server (who we only saw twice)...kudos to the bussers! They were so hard working, with a smiling, friendly attitude! Give them a raise! Looking forward to a return visit to Kuku Korean...hopefully SOON!!

Nice staff and attentive. Helpful when asked about dishes and preferences…read more Ordered a kudzu and a chi bap. Both were flavorful and did not disappoint. The chilled kudzu was nicely presented and consistent since my friend has had it several times. My traditional soy garlic chicken chi bap was a first time for me and I liked both the chicken and purple rice. Reliable choice restaurant that will not disappoint if you're in the mood for Korean food.

so happy to find a second location of Okdongsik in Bayside (of all places..?!) i came over here for…read morea solo lunch on an early Saturday afternoon. the restaurant was mostly full and you can add yourself to the waitlist on the ipad near the door. i thought it'd be at least 40-50 mins but i got seated just 20 mins later! i got the following to try: -Lard Donkatsu: super crispy and not too-heavy for something that's fried. the sides (cucumber, potato salad, shredded cabbage) were good palate cleansers. the accompanying rice (perfectly cooked and not wet or mushy) and clear soup (very light and clean-tasting) were great as well. -Kimchi Mandu: the filling consisted of kimchi, tofu, and pork. the filling was flavorful and well-seasoned. the dumpling skin was super thin. this was the highlight of my meal. the fresh napa cabbage kimchi banchan was good too. i had a second helping and loved it! overall, service was attentive and the food (while simple) was well-made. i left the restaurant feeling satiated, not heavy lol. so glad i can still enjoy Culinary Class Wars food, but without the line, in Queens! will return for sure!

Wanted to give this place another shot when a friend wanted to try it out…read more They added a utensils and tea setup for you to grab yourself, so there's less interactions with the staff. They changed the kimchi from radish to a cabbage. It seems to be a quick kimchi, so not as fermented (if at all). It has a nice bite to it, but does not have much flavor, so they are maintaining that clean flavor profile. The Dweji Gomtang (Regular) was even lighter in flavor than the last time I was here. Maybe I'm just not getting the flavor that everyone else seems to be getting, but that would mean there is a lack in consistency, which is disappointing for a restaurant that specializes in this dish. The meat was still tasty and well cooked though, so that was enjoyable. The addition of the Gochu Ji added a much needed boost of flavor. The Lard Donkatsu was crisp and had decent flavor, especially with the donkatsu sauce. I do wish it had a lemon wedge to add some brightness to the dish. The cabbage salad, pickles (still listed as pickled pepper on the menu, but it seems to be peppered pickles now) and potato salad did help refresh the palate a bit. The cabbage salad and pickles had a good crisp bite to them. This dish comes with a soup and rice as well. The soup was pretty good, with more flavor than the Dweji Gomtang. The rice was well cooked, and a great vessel for the donkatsu sauce. The Ebi Katsu was crispy and went well with the tartar sauce. The shrimps are sizable and has a good ratio to the breading. My favorite dish of the meal. The Lemon Ade has a good lemon-y tartness. Overall, still disappointed with the lack of savory-ness from signature dish. I am happy to see some changes in the menu though, and they were getting many customers. Maybe their katsu dishes are the way to go.

2nd visit The duck noodle soup tastes clean. Some duck…read moredishes taste a little gamey but not in here. I wish have more duck meat but I shouldn't ask for more with $20 price tag. The beef stew is delicious as well and there is potato noodle inside. This is a one man store, don't expect a super quick service. I'm happy what I got They do have some regular customer in the store. Owner puts his heart into the food. We enjoy every bites of them. I plan to try A7 goat soup on my next visit. Can't wait to be back. They always turn on the Korean channel in the restaurant, that transformed us back to Korea travel. Don't imitate by the hole in a wall, food are amazing.

Homey Korean food that warms your soul. Nothing fancy, but it'll taste like a Korean grandma made…read moreyou a meal. Prices are also fair.

Been craving a Korean meal with 10 banchan since Ramadan. This is the only place that comes to mind…read morewhen I think of 10 banchan. Banchan: 3/5 kimchi- pretty fermented 3/5 eggs in soy sauce- decent 3/5 macaroni salad- not a fan of the stuff but standard 3/5 acorn jelly- all the flavor is in the chili sauce, wish they would add the sauce inside the jelly while making it 5/5 kkaktugi- my fave, less fermented than baechu kimchi 4/5 broccoli- how do they make something so bland- looking so flavorful? 4/5 mackerel radish- spicy, not a fan of radish that's not pickled but this is really good 4/5 potato strips- I love any type of potato 3/5 radish strips- wish it had less of the radish taste/smell but ok decent otherwise 3/5 mul naengmyeon $15- contains a slice of beef, standard, better when you add mustard & vinegar 4/5 cinnamon ginger tea- so nice of them to give something sweet to end the meal, has a bit too much cinnamon, so it's hella spicy (red hot) but really good otherwise 4/5 service was much better this time than any other time, really helps when you speak their language lol, I know they're always busy but they do need to pay a bit more attention as it's still hard to make eye contact once in awhile

Pros: - service from staff is always amazing, they're very…read morekind and friendly - portions are always very big and they give plenty of banchan (side dishes) amd refills Cons: Comments: - went on a Saturday around 12PM, at first there were only 2 other tables and it wasn't so busy but when 12:30 hit, it got really busy and all the tables were full - I've been coming here since high school and the quality of the meat has always been amazing - I usually go with one other person and 1 portion of samgyeopsal and 1 portion of kalbi is enough for the both us - the music usually isn't too loud, it's at a level where you can hear it but, it's not overpowering your conversation if you're having one

We've been coming to this restaurant since before COVID, when they were at their previous location…read morejust a few storefronts down the block. It has become one of our regular spots whenever we're in Flushing. We stopped in tonight around 5:00 p.m., and it was already busy, which is always a good sign. We shared the seafood pancake, my husband ordered the steamed dumplings, and I had the soft tofu with long noodles and vegetables in a mild flavor. Everything was flavorful and satisfying as always. I forgot to take photos of the seafood pancake and dumplings before we started eating--they looked too good to wait! They also bring two complimentary small side dishes to start. I usually go straight for the kimchi, and the staff is always attentive, asking if we need more and happily bringing additional servings. The entire staff is kind, courteous, and attentive. This continues to be a reliable and enjoyable place for us, and we will definitely keep coming back.

Finally made it out ot this institution and so glad I did. Their Korean knifecut noodles are not…read morethe easiest thing to find outside of Murray Hill and in that way they're a bit of a cultural institution. Big space, easy to come in on a weeknight and get seated for a table of four and the service was very friendly. This place is perfect for when it's the winter and you need some knifecut noodles to help heal your soul. We got a variety of them of varying thicknesses, which one you'll like better is entirely preference. We got the dumplings and the okonomi which were solid, though I think the noodles is really where they shine. Unassuming place, made it onto this reddit list of authentic places people would eat seeking food from their own countires and as someone who grew up eating a fair amount of korean food I really liked it here. Hope they stick around for a long time!

Best Korean braised short ribs I've had. Super tender and literally melt-in-your-mouth. Savory with…read morea little sweetness. Tried Korean steamed skate for the first time. I didn't mind it, but it does have a strong, gas-like aftertaste that might not be for everyone. The tofu with kimchi and pork was a comforting combo. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. I also recommend the beef bone hangover soup, which is not in the pictures.

Food: the food was good, the pork head suyuk and gamjatang were good but I had hoped both broth…read morewould be richer Ambiance: clean, nice and spacious Service: the workers are friendly and helpful The only side-dishes we got were kimchi, was hoping there would be more variety of side dishes

My first time having raw marinated crab and it exceeded my expectations…read more My friend and I both loved the spicy sauce and the platter was more than enough food for two people. Service was quick and space is decently sized. Was easy to get a reservation!

I was really happy to see that they've updated the tower menu. I've mentioned before (every time…read moreI've gone) that the meal could use a lighter soup option, something warm but not too filling, like a miso soup rather than the heavier army stew, especially during colder weather. It's great to see they've finally added options like that. The abalone congee, in particular, was excellent. We ordered the seafood pancake, the rice thief tower, and the 6-piece soy crab platter. Definitely more than enough food for two, but we were celebrating a birthday so it was justified. Everything we had was delicious, and the experience was so enjoyable that I've already made a reservation to bring my mom back for Mother's Day.

Tried for the first time today. Food was so good and portion sizes were large, came with…read morecomplimentary sides. Service also friendly and food came pretty fast. Small parking lot in front, easy street parking around. Instrumental hymns playing in the background was a plus. When we went, almost every other customer around us was Korean, which I took as a good sign. Five stars!

Really fresh and affordable. Great spot and awesome quality items. I do wish they had some more…read moredescriptions for English speakers. Overall I was not disappointed. The waitresses was attentive even though it was busy. Smaller setting so expect a little chatter.