I came here as I'm staying in the area and had a rough night partying. I remember seeing this place on my past visits but never really thought to go there until I saw Esther Choi's social media post about the place and I figured why not, let's try it. Firstly, it's EXPENSIVE. It was $11 for a spicy tuna kimbap that wasn't even that good. It was just sustenance. On top of that, they're cash only and no where to eat! Would I go again? Probably not. read more

Tasted good until food poisoning symptoms started. Had to cancel all my plans and even went to urgent care. Damn, what a shame read more

I come here for the vegetable and mushroom kimbaps on the reg when I'm running around the city with not much time. This is the hole in the wall shop that has weathered the pandemic and with good reason. The ingredients are consistently fresh and for under $10 you can get your money's worth of a homemade roll that is just *chef's kiss.* A great respite if you want a break from oily takeout foods while not sacrificing taste. Just make sure you bring cash because it's cash only. Lots of ATM's nearby if not. There is often a line whenever I go, but they prepare the rolls quickly so the wait is minimal. Worth the trek. Try it once and see if you'll be converted. read more

I love E-Mo!! In Korean it's translated to auntie and there kimbap rolls reminds me of eating kimbap at my aunties house LOL When you want a quick snack on the go, or crave some kimbap this place definitely is a must try in K town! E-Mo has a variety of different types of kimbap going down the list from traditional all the way to Eel. My favorite kimbap is always the Tuna and Bulgogi. This place is not a restaurant to dine in. It's literally a small space where you walk through the doors and order. The rolls are done within a few minutes and wrapped in aluminum foil to take with you. It's cash only so make sure you have cash on hand. This time I just wanted a quick snack while I was walking through town. The Tuna Kimbap was the perfect snack to fill my appetite. It had the perilla leaves that makes the tuna kimbap taste traditional and they did not skimp on all the veggie fixings. Next time you are in Korea town, stop by E-Mo! read more

E-Mo - Tuna Kimbab - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Although it is a small shop, it is hard to miss it when passing by, because you will definitely be attracted by the cute eel drawing on the window. The shop is very small, so there is no dine-in. They sell freshly-made kimbaps (Korean sushi rolls) and they have regular flavors and specials, but this time I bought regular beef and tuna kimbap. Maybe because it's freshly made and hot, so it really tastes better than the ones sold in ordinary Korean supermarkets! Next time I will try the other special flavors! 雖然是一間小店，但路過很難會錯過，因為絕對會被牆上的可愛鰻魚圖案給吸引了，店面很小所以沒有堂食，只有現買現做的韓式壽司捲，有賣很多不同於一般的口味，但這次先買了普通的牛肉以及鮪魚口味的壽司，可能是現做又熱呼呼的，所以真的是比一般韓國超市賣的好吃呢！下次有機會再來，一定要試試其他特別的口味！ read more

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No frills, grab & go kimbab! This small hole in the wall kimbab shop whips up your choice of kimbab within minutes for a quick delicious snack or meal. I ordered the spicy tuna ($11) and received my order within minutes! Prices have definitely increased over the years, but remains pretty consistent with some other kimbab spots. The spicy tuna was really good, and can be eaten even by those with low spice tolerance. I'd recommend 1 roll for a snack/light meal, and 2 rolls for a meal. Service is super friendly & efficient! Also note - it's cash only. read more

This used to be the best gimbap place in the city. Everything was so solidly good and very tasty. I don't know what happened to the original owner but looks like they've changed hands and now the gimbap does not taste the same. Especially their spicy tuna in particular, it is definitely a BIG MISS now. Lacking flavor and VERY dry. As if they want to save money by using less of every ingredient that made it special before. It tastes like dry tuna with a dash of spicy. Very sad!! If current owner sees this please stop ruining the gimbap and stay true to the taste. read more

E-Mo - Spicy tuna - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This place is so cute!!! A small little mom and pop shop to pick up kimbap! This place is to-go and cash only. Got the bulgogi kimbap and they rolled it up on the spot. The owners were super sweet! It was really flavorful and filling. One roll is pretty big and is probably enough for one person, and the rolls are around $10-12 so it's very reasonably priced for the quality! Definitely check them out! read more

E-Mo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Fast kimbap rolls for a reasonable price. Service was quick, best if you're doing take out. The ambiance is very no frills. Great to get a snack or meal on the go. read more

This was exactly what I wanted. I'd not had kimbap rolls before -- but I really liked it. It was basically like a Japanese sushi roll, though some of the presentation and ingredients were just a bit different. I had the spicy tuna roll, which was excellent. The price is great (I think like $10 or $11, if I remember correctly -- cash only). It is a small place and there was a line, although it moved quickly -- took about 5 minutes for me to leave with my roll. I ate it finger-food style while walking Manhattan, which was surprisingly easy. This might be a K-town street food go to for me. read more

Cute hole in the wall kimbap place in koreatown. Owners are extremely friendly and your food comes out very fast (less than 1 min!) Everything is takeout and there's no seating, but I brought it to Bryant park (~10 min walk away) where's there's tons of seats to eat outside. Pay this place a visit if you're ever craving a quick snack! read more

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This place USED to be better.. I was very disappointed.. ordered cheese kimbab, lack of vegetables (they could have put more vegetables in it. please do not say order vegetable kimbab. you know what I meant). this ajumma (seemed like an owner. there was older ajumma there though) kept talking while preparing for kimbab.. please do not put saliva in my kimbab lol. not sure if i would be back. food galley kimbab is way better read more

E-Mo - Ummm... yeah. this was my cheese kimbab lol - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I had been wanting to try E-Mo for a while so I picked some up for dinner one night since I was in the area. I ordered the spicy tuna, beef, and squid rolls. The spicy tuna and beef were good, but the squid was kind of meh. It definitely tastes a lot better than the kimbap over at Woorijip. Each roll is about $8 but they're pretty big/filling. The three rolls were shared amongst two people and it was more than enough. I think one roll per person is enough if you don't want to be too stuffed. Tip - cash only read more

E-Mo - (l-r: Squid Kimbab, Spicy Tuna Kimbab, Beef Kimbab) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Auntie's Kimbap. I so wanted some kimbap tonight and walked from 45th and 3rd to get some. I really wanted to try the jalapeño and spicy tuna kimbap, but was utterly deflated and so bummed to find they only accept cash. Really? I don't generally carry cash ever and didn't feel like searching for my bank to get out money for a roll or two. I will try to make it back when I have some paper dough or if they ever decide to accept credit card in the near future, I am hoping for the latter. The kimbap roll pics looks so yummy I could have eaten the paper pictures even. Cash only bites big time. It keeps out a lot of patrons I feel. read more

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Hard to review because for most folks who didn't grow up eating kimbab, there's no point of reference so it's all whatever. Pros: It's the only legit kimbab place in the area. Cons: It's not that good. Price is high for what it is. Cash only. read more

Finally tried this place after a friend's recommendation - the space is tiny and easy to miss in between all the lights and restaurants in E 32nd st! I didn't expect the kimbab to be made to order, these are some of the freshest Kimbab I've had and the portions are great! I got the egg and cheese (special) for $9. The rice was moist and the fillings are well-balanced in flavor. Will definitely return!! read more

E-Mo - Egg and cheese Kimbab - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Kimbab got a nice flavor and spice to it. This is a quick to go spot for Kimbab. The spicy tuna is $11 and there is no charge of tax. read more

E-Mo - Spicy Tuna Kimbab - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

E-mo was another great learning experience place. E-mo makes Korean cooked sushi rolls or in other word- Kimbap! Kimbap was definitely delicious to try for the first time. E-mo is a tiny take-out restaurant and you can actually see the cook making the food in a close proximity. I tried the beef and spicy tuna kimbap and both were flavorful and so good. It makes a great sharing food as well. I believe the sushi roll was cut into 12 slices. My favorite was the spicy tuna. Service is fast, cash only and they give you miso soup with your order. Just Yummers! read more

E-Mo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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$9 per Korean sushi roll made on the spot. Reminds me of Seoul airport 7-11 where you can get these vegetarian rolls for $1 Good with subtle flavors read more

Was craving kimbap yesterday so I stopped here on a whim since I walk by it all the time. Got the mild crab salad and spam. Everything is made fresh to order, the ratio of filling to rice is good, pricing is reasonable and the portion is quite large. Can't wait to try other rolls here. Business is clean, owner is friendly and just note that they are cash only! read more

E-Mo - Mild crab salad - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Freshly made kimbap is always the best! E-mo is always my pre-Amtrak or pre-NJTransit stop for my commute snack. I've only had the mushroom kimbap and can't seem to break away from this everytime I stop in for my travel snack. Remember cash only. $10 well spent! Support your local mom & pop shopl! read more

E-Mo is a hidden kimbap gem in ktown. I came here to grab a few rolls to share with friends and they were delicious and easy to share. The staff was also extremely nice - the woman who took our order was so friendly and the woman who was making the kimbap in the back was so skilled and quick. We ordered one beef kimbap and one spicy squid kimbap. Both were equally delicious and would totally come back for more. read more

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Tried out this store because my friend and I wanted kimbap for our picnic, which is also, THE go-to picnic food. The shop was tiny but decorated in cute yellow wallpaper. There was one man running the shop, and he was super polite. He rolled our Bulgogi kimbap ($8.99) right before our eyes, so you know it's fresh. Unfortunately, one thing I noticed right away after taking a bite was the bulgogi was super dry. I felt liked I needed sauce for it! But nonetheless, it was satisfying and filling for the price. I appreciate the nice worker one-manning the show during this time! read more

E-Mo - Bulgogi Kimbap ($8.99) - dry :( - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered the Spam and tuna kimbap togo. Its a similar price to neighboring places selling kimbap so Boo Boo and I opted to buy it from here. The Kimbap was still fresh when we enjoyed it at home. I would come back for something fast and stick to your stomach goodness. Cash only. Tiny hole in the wall with no seating or bathroom. order and go. read more

E-Mo - Spam as my protein - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I've been coming here for years for delicious mild tuna rolls, occasionally spicy tuna rolls, and the hubs bulgogi rolls. Super delicious meal for a reasonable price, and I feel good getting my vitamin B12 from the tuna. Right before Covid, I think the ownership may have changed, but nonetheless the rolls are still just as delicious. Recently start by a few times and I'm so happy to see this place open for takeout! It looks like they have new creative rolls available now too, from spicy crab to broiled eel. I'm still just happy getting my Myo tuna roll, and look forward to coming back again! read more

E-Mo - Covid additions - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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CASH ONLY! Ah, E-Mo, my favorite place for kimbap. My go-tos are the bulgogi (classic) and the spicy tuna (love the perilla leaf). Service is always fast, polite, and kind. Prices are reasonable, too. One kimbap is reliably enough to feed me, and I like the balance of ingredients as well - not too much rice, but not too dry from too much meat etc. E-Mo is always consistent, which I appreciate it. Between this and stopping somewhere else for bubble tea, getting lunch to go in K-town is super easy! read more

I got the $9 tuna kimbap without the leaf. The owner is nice and friendly. Kimbaps are made to order and he made it fast so there wasn't a long wait for ordering and picking up then order. The kimbap comes with tuna, spinach, carrot, yellow radish, leaf, and a brown veggie root. Taste wise, it was pretty decent. Can't really go wrong with kimbap. The amount of tuna was excellent. Would recommend if you are looking for snacks in ktown. They also have eel kimbap and spicy chicken kimbap for special menu! This place is grab and go, and cash only so be prepared. read more

E-Mo - Tuna Kimbab - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little spot in KTown where you can buy kimbap to go, made fresh for you to pick up. YUM! They're cash only so remember to bring cash (and extra since you'll definitely want to get more than one). Bulgogi Kimbap (5/5): This is my must get, base kimbap. There are at least 8-10 pieces in every roll and each kimbap is packed to the brim with filling, including egg, spinach, bulgogi, etc. Such a solid roll that all of my friends love. Eel Kimbap (5/5): I get this when I'm splurging a bit more as it's pricier than the basic kimbap. The eel is great and comes warm in the roll. Love how juicy and saucy the eel is within the roll adding to the texture and flavor of the dish. Definitely try! read more

Kimbop here is decent but it's honestly nothing special. I've had a lot better for less $$. Cash only.

I wanted some kimbap and found this little shop in K-Town to try. I got bulgogi (beef) and spicy tuna kimbap. Both were yummy and filled me up. I'd say the spicy tuna was my favorite of the two. I really like the rice to filling ratio that this shop uses. Price is reasonable; currently $8.99 each for most kimbap. They have a several options on the menu, so most people should be able to find something they like. Note: the spicy tuna & tuna kimbap are cooked tuna (kind of like tuna salad), not raw tuna fish. Rolls are made to order and my order was done quickly. CASH ONLY. Take out only. There is no seating. Friendly service. I would happily go back again. read more

E-Mo - Bulgogi (top) & spicy tuna (bottom) kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I love these "mom & pop" shops! And "E-Mo" - which I think means "auntie or someone close to the family" in Korean is definitely a return for me! I may be biased because I have a soft spot in my heart for kimbaps ... what's not to love? Vinegar rice, daikon, carrots, a variety of fixings like beef, spicy tuna, squid, kim chi... in bite size rolls?! Great textures and satisfying! Yummm! It's a small shop/stall - blink - you just missed it! Standing rooms to eat only (fits 3 people max). All kimbaps are made fresh on the spot. Order from Ahjumma, pay, free miso soup, grab a drink from the little fridge (or walk to GongCha for a boba tea!) and wait 5-10 mins for your kimbaps! - wait time varies - based on crowd/patron situation. I tried the kimchi (it's not the red kimchi!) and beef kimbaps - liked the beef, "meh" on the white kimchi - which tasted like spiced napa cabbage... technically that's what kimchi is... but without the red pepper - it's a no-go for me. $7.99 is kind of pricey for kimbaps... but it does have good flavor. Not an everyday meal. Get it after your soju ventures!! Let's eat! - Yelpers! read more

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Excellent stand in KTown, which specializes only in kimbap. Just one order is filling enough for me. They have vegetarian options too. I bought the $14 eel kimbap and it was totally worth it. I had my 3 year old in tow and the ladies were all so nice to him. I highly recommend E-Mo for a delicious kimbap. read more

E-Mo - Awesome eel kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Needed something quick I could eat so decided to try the kim bap here. Was surprised at how good it was. I am picky about the quality of the rice and also the ratio of rice to filling needs to be balanced. I don't like my kimbap to be carb bombs. This was delicious and seemed balanced between rice, meat, and veggies. Delicious!! read more

Love this place! Came across it when I got off on the wrong stop for work and decided to pick up lunch, but all the Kimbap places were closed! Luckily this place was open (since 9AM) as a hole in the wall place (literally!) The guy who makes it hand rolls it fresh for you and it's super quick. There's never a line and it's always super pleasant. I got the mild crab roll ($12) then and been in love since. I get this as an early morning pickup for lunch at work and it's so filling, perfect to eat at my desk. He packs it up in a to go bag, aluminum foil, chopsticks and I'm all set in about 5 mins. E mo you have my heart and I look forward to getting it when I come into office. read more

E-Mo - Already ate 3 pieces! - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Love how quick and convenient this spot is! I literally eat it on the go.. as I walk to my appt in the neighborhood. I typically get the spam one and it comes nice and warm wrapped up. read more

Very good kimbap shop located in the heart of K-Town. Pretty pricy for kimbap but for the portion and quality, and given the fact that it's located in K-Town, it's pretty fair for what it is. I really liked that they were made fresh and the fact that they didn't have fishcakes in them lol Both the bulgogi and teriyaki chicken kimbap were pretty good. I was a bigger fan of the teriyaki chicken surprisingly, it was a lot more flavorful (Though it tasted more like curry chicken). Keep in mind that it is cash only, and they don't give you any napkins or chopsticks with your kimbap, lol. It's sliced, though. read more

This place for sure has the best kimbap in KTown but is kind of expensive. But if you're ok with that get the spicy tuna or the regular tuna. It's soooo good. Also, this place is cash only and takeout only. read more

E-Mo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This is still my favorite place to get Kimbob in Midtown. Menu is included in the pics and remember it's CASH ONLY! I tired the mushroom Kimbob today and it was delicious. The mushroom Kimbob had Shitake mushroom, yellow radish, carrot, spinach, burdock root. read more

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Not for me. Think I had wanted a slightly sweeter, saltier bulgogi to offset the other more subtle ingredients. Perhaps a fattier cut could have also helped, but I understand that it's meant to be a light fare. read more

The food was really tasty, came out quick, and has good proportions; would def go back