Seoul Galbi has been one of my favorite Korean BBQ restaurants. Remotely located(a single building…read moreof its own)in Paramus, NJ, it always allows for a moment of relaxation whenever I visit here. Not so busy during weekdays or lunch time, but you may need to wait for a while for Saturday or Sunday dinner. Marinated Galbi and Rib-eye Steak are always solid choice, paired with lots of side dishes including doenjang/kimchi jjige and steamed egg. The service (specifically the larger dining area on the left) is superb. My family routinely has been visiting once a month for the past couple of years. Recently (Q1 in 2024), some meats were not as good as before, but I hope it was just one or two bad timing/ either not-enough marinated meat or quality of beef. Will visit again soon and I hope I can write a 5-star review next time.

For a restaurant named after Korean BBQ, I'm slightly ashamed to admit I've never tried their…read moremeats. That said, this restaurant is one of few decent Korean spots outside of Fort Lee and Palisades Park. As such, it's become a return spot for our family members who live fairly local. As soon as you sit down, the default beverage offered is warm barley tea (which is much appreciated during those colder winter visits). The banchan, or side dishes, are few but a little more robust here than other Korean restaurants. During my last visit, we were given plates of standard kimchi, sprouts, and seasoned broccoli. I was also surprised to find pumpkin-egg salad, soy marinated lotus root, and soy-marinated ribeye pieces. The offerings change a little from visit to visit, but they're always decent to downright delicious. While I've not been wowed by anything from the menu, I've found most of the meals to be predictable. Hot stone bibimbap is my regular order, and I love the different proteins they offer here for mixed rice dishes. For those curious about the barbecue but unwilling to pay the high sticker price for a full entree, you can try the galbi, bulgogi, and spicy pork atop a bibimbap. During my last visit, I was delighted by the salmon hot stone bibimbap, which came with a great teriyaki marinade. My regular complaint with Seoul Galbi's bibimbap is that the hot stone has never gotten hot enough for my rice to char and crisp (which is arguably the best part of ordering it on a hot stone. Otherwise, why else would one pay the elevated prices?). When it comes to decor and ambiance, the restaurant is fairly no frills. As far as service goes, the waitresses have always been quick - quick to order, quick to serve, and quick to refill glasses (or, when asked, the side dishes). I also appreciate how slow they are to deliver the check, allowing conversations to linger. When my family and I came with a cake for a family member, the auntie serving our table not only came by with extra plates and silverware, she clapped and sang the 'Happy Birthday' song as boisterously as we.

Took my parents and my in-laws here for Mother's Day. We were able to seat a table of 6 around 4PM,…read morebut after that, it looked like you needed a reservation (which you can book online btw!) I've been to this chain at a few different locations, and it's good. This location offers a bento box, which I thought was a good deal. I ordered the beef bulgogi bento, and it was delicious. My other favorite dishes were the Japche (which had a sweet umami flavor) and the corn cheese (the sweet corn was balanced by the mozzarella cheese). My husband had the LA Kalbi bento, and the ribs were very flavorful. My brother in law had the pork cutlet, which was a big portion. My parents had the seafood bibimbap - they added the sauce already and there was a lot of it so it was pretty spicy. The other locations I've been to let you add the sauce on the side which I prefer. I also ordered the Tteokbokki appetizer with the fried dumplings and shrimp tempura. I saw this all over Instagram/Tiktok, but I think I'm just not a fan of the dish in general (not necessarily just this spot alone). The fried sides were also heavy and the shrimp tempura had a heavy breading instead of the panko I'm used to. I'd skip - but some of the table enjoyed it. This location is also BYOB. Service here was great, and they checked on us often. They also offer side dishes before your entrees came out and the fish cakes were my favorite. Overall, a really good restaurant and you can get good deals if you order the bento boxes! :)

SGD Tofu House in Ridgewood earns a solid 4 stars for delivering a satisfying and comforting Korean…read moredining experience with a few standout dishes. The LA Galbi was absolutely amazing--tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. Definitely one of the highlights of the meal. Another must-order is the chicken with cheese, which consistently hits every time. It's rich, savory, and exactly what you're hoping for when you order it. That said, the soondubu (tofu stew) didn't quite live up to expectations. Even when ordered "very spicy," it was lacking both the heat and the depth of flavor you'd expect. It wasn't bad by any means, just a bit underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal. Overall, SGD Tofu House is a dependable spot with some excellent dishes that keep you coming back--just a few tweaks on the stew would easily push this to a full 5 stars.

First time visiting Cheng Du and I really enjoyed my time there! Their menu has a combination of…read moreAmericanized Chinese and traditional Sichuan Chinese entrees which was great! Before going to the restaurant, I've been craving a nice Braised Beef noodle soup and they didn't disappoint! Such great flavors and great portion for the price ($13/bowl). The beef was perfectly braised and ripped apart tenderly . The broth was delicious and on point . Definitely satisfied my craving and exceeded my expectations! Waitstaff was great and attentive, filling up our tea without even asking. Service was quick and efficient. Highly recommend this authentic restaurant! They charge a 3% surcharge for credit cards to be sure to bring cash if you want to avoid the fee. Plenty of parking in the Plaza.

Great food and service. Plenty of vegetarian options…read more Veg dumplings- fried and crisp- hard to mess these up Veg Fried Rice- great flavor right ratio of rice to veg- dont want it overpowered with too many veggies haha General Tso Tofu- these were fresh and crisp too- def not a dish for takeaway or delivery else you miss the texture Spicy Cumin Tofu- unique dish great savory contrast to the other tofu dish Chinese Broccoli- I think these are seasonal Worth the visit if you are vegetarian!

Wow. What a surprise. This is a great find. The food is wonder and the staff nice. This is well…read moreworth the stop

The food was amazing, the chicken was perfectly fried and the sauce was very tasty. The French…read morefries were also very crispy. The service was good but it will always take at least 15-20 minutes to get your order so go in expecting that. And it's tiny, clean, and offers some seating.

Was in the area and rarely see Tofu places so gave this a try. Overall, I enjoyed it…read more The tofu was very flavorful. I ordered spicy level, which was the perfect level of spice... had a kick, but not overwhelming. I did have 2 issues with this place though: -the Banchan was mediocre. Only some of the items were good, and they didn't refill -no egg. 1st time I haven't been served an egg with the tofu Service was ok, although the waitress did spill a glass of water on me and barely apologized. There is parking, but its busy and the spots are tight, so would be afraid of dings.

Overall good experience. This is a regular stop for us whenever we're in this part of town. The…read moretofu soup comes bubbling hot and you can choose a side of hot stone rice, ramen noodles, or hand cut noodles. You can choose 5 different spice levels. We also ordered the fried kimchi pancakes and kalbi (marinated short ribs). Kimchi pancakes can serve 6 and come with a soy dipping sauce. The kalbi is served on a cast iron platter, sizzling. It was a little too sweet for me. Table also gets the Korean side dishes (banchan), don't be shy about asking for refills. You can also choose between the Korean hot barley tea or ice water.

Despite changed ownership, I still find Lee's sushi to be a solid local spot to get some delicious,…read morefresh sushi in the neighborhood.

First time and everything was very good!!! The little ice cream they give you with bill is…read moreexcellent;) Definitely coming back

03/10/2026 Passed by here many times and always wanted to…read moretry it and as it turns out, everything was very good. We started with the Seafood jeon... a seafood pancake... which had a lot of seafood and was served crispy and hot. I ordered the 'Stir fried spicy squid' which had lots of squid in a very tasty sauce. My wife ordered the Tofu soup with kimchi and pork... pretty much a staple when we order Korean. As I said, everything was very good... the ambiance as well as the service we got from Alex. I'm sure we'll be back to this BYOB

We came here for an early dinner and there were already a couple tables filled. The restaurant is…read morelocated on the lower level. We were welcomed by a friendly hostess and quickly seated. Service throughout was really friendly. The interior of the restaurant is also pretty and modern. We ordered the LA Galbi, rose tteokbokki, and a pork tofu soup with level 1 spicy. Food came out quickly and hot. I was really looking forward to the LA Galbi but was disappointed that it was kind of salty but of course if you ate it with the white rice, it paired fine. The rest of the food was also just fine - this place is not the authentic traditional Korean flavor I was looking for but definitely has the modern Korean fusion/street food taste.

I am so glad I found this place! The food is full of flavor, good amount per serving and descent…read moreprice! Place is clean and owners are very nice. I will be back!

Seoul Express is the local hidden gem everyone dreams of finding. And I wish I lived closer! We're…read morenot locals, we were in the area for an estate sale. However, we do love Korean food and search it out from Connecticut to Delaware. In fact, I love Korean food so much that, while I'm a vegetarian, I will always try the Korean BBQ when we find a new place (sorry cows). Follow up visits, I go back to tofu options. Anyway, Seoul Express is more like the newer casual type of KFood that's become very common in the NY metro. Geared towards takeout with just a couple of tables, the menu is paired down to bowl style meals with mainly Korean flavors, with a few other options thrown in--such as poke bowls. My husband and I got the Japchae (sweet translucent noodles with vegetables and bulgogi beef and the Dolsot (hot stone) Bibimbap which is an option if you eat in. Both were excellent. The Japchae was very much more of a commercial American taste than a traditional sit down old school K restaurant--if you've ever had it at a BonChon Chicken you know what I mean. But the hot stone bibimbap was amazing. Exactly like my favorite version of the dish ever at a small family Korean restaurant in a Parsippany strip mall that unfortunately didn't survive Covid. The accompanying goojujang (spicy red mixing sauce) comes in a small takeaway container but they're happy to give you more if you're the type who likes to squirt half the ketchup bottle of the stuff into your bibimbap (like me). Bergen county has amazing KFood options and we drive there all the time from Hunterdon County just to get some. Seoul Express just put Passaic County on the KFood map. And being casual, the prices are reasonable. You have no excuse not to try it.