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    Gammeeok

    3.2 (300 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Banchan
    Annie C.

    I've heard a lot about this place and how it's one of the more authentic Korean places. I absolutely love their bossam and seolleongtang. I wish I was more hungry, so I could enjoy and eat more of it. Service was fast, and the vibes are very clean and open.

    Jennie K.

    everything was good! we went pretty late so it was quiet and slow which was nice. love the kimchi and soup here!

    Seafood Pancake.
    Marie F.

    Their seafood pancake is solid. It is home made with mixed seafood that you can see and taste. Its better than some places that put a lot of flour and not much seafood. Their soup - Seollong tang was a good beef broth for this cold weather. It comes with a very small amount of sliced beef and even smaller amount of noodles which I'm ok with since I'm here for the broth. It usually comes with rice inside the soup but I asked for it on the side. I wanted something simple in ingredients and this is just right. If you want more flavor, you could add the scallions, salt and kimichi with radish in your soup which I did towards the end. The food came out pretty quickly as there weren't too many people for dinner on Friday night just yet however, they never came by to refill our water or check on us. In a way if you wanted to eat with a friend and not be bothered, this works but refilling water would have been better. The inside is clean and quiet for 7:30 on a Friday night.

    Salted cabbage and chopped radish kimchi, served with Bossam.
    Min L.

    I don't know what happened to Gammeeok. I recently tried my usuals but it disappointed me and accompanies twice. Something wrong with the Kimchi, which used to be great, and Dogani Tang and Seolleong Tang were bad. Meats were not good, and soup wasn't giving any impressions. We left the place without finishing more than the half of the meals. Unfortunately I am giving up with this restaurant. I found empty seats and parking space at one of the busiest hours - Saturday and Friday dinner times. Probably other Yelp reviewers might know what's going on.

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    Carmen X.

    Favorite Korean restaurant in NJ for hot soup and LA Galbi. Very clean, calm, nice atmosphere with great service. Highly recommend!

    Cecilia L.

    Kind of a bit surprised with all the poor reviews. Came in without any expectations and they definitely exceeded my expectations. To start off they only give 1 Banchan of kimchi and radish. Kimchi was super fresh and sour but didn't love the radish that gave a bit of an after taste. We also got their galbi tang which tasted very light, great comfort soup and gave a good amount of beef bone. Wished there was a little more glass noodle though The boryang kori tang was sweet and light and was also very generous with the ox tail Love that it's 24/7 now. Will certainly be back if I need a good hangover / comfort soup

    More pancake
    Patrick W.

    TLDR: Solid spot for Korean soups. Don't understand the reviews. Came for a quick family dinner and everything was enjoyable. I too and stumped by the negative reviews. Ample parking, clean restaurant, nice layout, very comfortable - a wide range of excellent Korean soups. I don't see what the problem is. Everyone's dish was good. The pancake was nice and crispy, fluffy in the center. Thin-sliced spicy pork belly was delightful. I had sips of everyone's broth but I thoroughly enjoyed my yukkaejang. Spicy, beefy, so hot and just wonderfully satisfying. Especially for the brisk night that it was. If you're craving something heartwarming and comforting, Gameeok is perfect.

    Jane K.

    I have no idea why this place has such bad reviews. My bf and I love coming here. The soup is soul soothingly hearty, the kimchi is always bomb and the service is great. This is our go to spot on a cold night.

    Dolsat bibimbap (egg was already mixed in before taking picture)
    Rion C.

    Average tasting food at this restaurant. There appears to be a solid amount of patrons both eat in and take out. Was in town for a meeting so was short on time. They appear to be understaffed because at one point, the owner came from behind the register counter to help take orders from patrons seated waiting to have their food orders taken. We ordered 5 bibimbaps and 2 soups. The taste reviews was it was ok but not bad. The one thing that everyone did like a lot was the kimchi (reason for the 3rd star). Perhaps the lunch rush put pressure for the kitchen. To that point, the kitchen did a very good job getting food out in a fast pace.

    Helen Z.

    I don't know why it took so long for me to come here, but we finally did after spending a night at king sauna while I was working nights. I really like that it's open 24/7. The seolleongtang was pretty good and they actually give it to you with the rice already mixed in which was interesting. The kimchi here is fire. The seafood pancake was kind of sad with not enough seafood or crispiness, but not the worst I've had. Wish there were more late night options in the area like this!

    Gomtang delux
    April L.

    Absolutely amazing. Dont let the low ratings fool you!!! Dont sleep on this! This! This is the authentic place. The low ratings r probably from the rice bowls. Dont get the rice bowls! Get. The. Soup. This is my snowy winter I need my hot soup go to place. Everything is so clean- from the layout to the general environment of the restaurant. I absolutely love coming here and so does my husband. Plenty of parking in the lot. Otherwise there's street parking. There's a sink with soap outside the bathrooms as well as inside. I thought that was handy. Gomtang deluxe 5/5 it's got the meat, the noodles and the clean soup. Scallions and salt are on the side. Boiled pork and scallions 5/5 soooo cool with the soybean paste. Wrap the pork in the cabbage with jalapeño! There's so many other things on the menu - usually I get the dogani tang - you dip the white pieces in soysauce. Can't wait to try the spicy dogani dish next time!

    Vi T.

    The service was good! Everyone is polite and food came out moderately fast. The restaurant looks clean and has a cool aesthetic like a traditional Korean house. However, the food was quite expensive. Considering the portion wasn't huge and the taste wasn't that impressively different from other spots. There were also no side dishes except for kimchi.

    karina k.

    I came here happy to see it in passing while I was shopping at Hmart in Fort Lee bc I used to go to the one in Manhattan with friends and family for years before it moved to a 2nd floor location in K-town. So I came here to enjoy the classic Solong Tang (beef bone broth) dish and Yuk ke jang (shredded beef in spicy broth). The kimchi was good. But that's the only side dish that came w my meals. And the scallions weren't all fresh. There were some old wilted ones in the mix so I tried to avoid them going into my soup. But the Solong Tang was good besides that. The good thing about the Fort Lee location is they have a parking lot as it's hard to find parking to eat out in Fort Lee sometimes. So having a lot makes it easy to eat out in

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    Ahjae Gookbap

    4.6(150 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Finally got to try this place I heard so much about on a Christmas day with wife because it was…read morefrigid and we wanted a warm bowl of Korean "tang"(soup). Finding parking is quite challenging given the location on a busy commercial street, so make sure you can come earlier than meal time to have better luck. They have waiting seats OUTSIDE so yeah I suppose it's quite popular at times. 1. ATMOSPHERE (3/5) - This location is small and it's pretty straightforward place. But I still found it cozy, with decent amount of seating (I think it can handle 15-20 max) and little details like wall with wood ledges and coat hangers were a nice touch. Seating was comfortable, though we tied our down parkas around our waist as another party had hung theirs on our side of coat hangers. 2. FOOD (4/5) - We dove right in to try their famous gejang (~Korean raw crab "ceviche") and ordered two of their namesake gookbap (rice with soup) to see how they are. Here's how it went down. - Gejang (App, $20, 2/5) - I had a hunch that on a holiday perhaps I should not order this, but my craving for succulent crab flesh be damned, I went for it and unfortunately, the meat was not well-marinated as I had feared. Gejang is a dish that has to sit in the complex soy-based pickling liquid for some time... and if restaurant is too busy churning them out or if it's slow season they won't do this properly. It not only wasn't fully marinated, I think the marinade was off because the spiciness was way out of balance and was overpowering. Perhaps knowing that it didn't have enough time to marinade the kitchen put extra diced jalapenos to compensate? Because that's exactly what it tasted like - you can't fool me. I tried to salvage the dish by asking a confused-looking girl server for some sugar, but yeah, can't un-do the overpowered marinade with sprinkling of sugar. This was really unfortunate as I was looking forward to a good bite. - Ahjae Gookbap (Main, $18, 5/5) - Thankfully, their namesake gookbap was spot-on to salvage our dining. Generous slabs of succulent beef on the bone and off the bone was swimming in a hearty beef/bone broth that tasted clean and focused. Portion was good, and can I say their banchan of fish cake moochim & unfermented kimchi & ggakdugi(radish kimchi) simply ROCKS? That was some serious deliciousness and dare I say value at $18 at a day and age where hamburger costs over $10! You win at life by ordering this! 3. SERVICE (4/5) - Our server girl was attentive and food came out early on though later it was a bit hard to get her attention promptly. We found ourselves putting hands in the air, and wavin' like we don't care... for a little while. They provide gloves & metal bin for gejang which was a nice touch for people to keep their fingers clean. One thing I'd like to mention: Plastic cup they served water in was all chipped on the rim so we instead went and got water from their hot & cold water dispenser which had metal cups (as many korean restaurants do). I'd suggest them to replace all these old plastic cups with metal ones for health reasons. Overall, we were satisfied with our meal. I'd chock up the gejang mishap to it being a holiday. I hope chef was just off with the marinade that day because I am a certified gejang pro(I catch and make my own) and that balance ain't it. But I will give it another try during warmer month and we'll definitely be back to try sooyook moochim, oyster jeon & other great soup offerings.

    2nd time coming here. Small restaurant with a few tables. Thankfully when we came (Saturday…read moreevening), there was one table available and it was the same table as last time! Ordered three things: 1) marinated crabs, small size (5/5). Always a must-get here. 2) ddukbaegi bulgogi (4.5/5) - Thinly sliced prime marinated beef ribeye casserole with rice cake and glass noodle and mushroom served in a sizzling hot pot. Really flavorful and so good to have on a cold day. 3) ahjae ppyo jjim (4.5/5) - Braised prime beef meat bones in soy reduction with carrots, radish, dates, chestnut, rice cake and glass noodles. We got non-spicy. It came in a HUGE bowl. Definitely meant to be shared with a group. Took leftovers home and it was still yummy the next day mixed with knife-cut noodles I had at home.

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    4.3(43 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    absolutely love this spot! This Korean bbq spot is different that other kbbqs in that it focuses…read moremore on pork meat. We opted for the $90 2 person combo which came with your choice of 3 meats. Our server helped us and recommended us to try the dry aged pork belly, pork jowl and marinated pork short rib. All of the meats were incredibly good! The pork combo also came with the fluffiest steamed egg and your choice of soup. They also gave banchan which was your typical kimchi, pickled radish, corn salad, as well as tteokbokki, pajeon, and raw marinated crab! Overall, we loved the food here. Service was amazing, our server was super attentive and helpful. He grilled all of the meats to perfection! Highly recommend coming here

    I don't remember who told me this place but I had this place bookmarked for some time and I'm glad…read moreI finally got to try this place out on a Friday night. Once I entered, was seated at a table, there was no wait. The place has a rustic Korean bbq vibe to it but also has random vintage items, like an old tv and old games and some modern items like claw games. Ended up getting the pork combo for 2 ($90) and chose to get the aged pork belly, pork jowl and marinated pork short ribs. They give you a lot of banchan (side dishes) and they were good. The quality of the pork was really good as well. There was a lot of food for two people which I really appreciated. My favorite from the pork was the aged pork belly or marinated pork short ribs, all were really good tho. The servers were excellent and were on top of all my orders and cooking everything perfectly. This is my new go to pork bbq spot. Next time I come here I'm bringing my family :) I highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for bbq pork belly. * Parking garage on ground floor * Good service * A lot of games for all ages

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    Wooga

    4.3(435 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$$

    Ooooh, it's been awhile since my last review…read more After 4 years, I still love Wooga but those "$$$$" on the their Yelp page keeps me from eating here more often. This time around, it's a stronger 5 out of 5 because of our waiter was amazing. Ugh, I can't remember his name. He was on top of everything and making sure our food was grilled in a timely manner. He was quick to follow up with orders/requests that didn't come through when the kitchen didn't bring them out. Usually my gripe or disclaimer I give to people is that Wooga is great at everything except wrapping up things on the end. In the past, whenever I went, it would take forever (!!!!!) to get our check and pay. It was so frustrating but this time around, it was a bit faster. It's a win-win situation because we get to pay and leave and the restaurant has another table for customers. Though on the pricier side, Wooga does check off all the boxes of: -amazing meat quality -amazing & attentive service -they don't skimp on banchans (side dishes that I heard other restaurants are starting to limit) -several meat combo options -best Korean steamed egg in the North Jersey area We tried the thinly sliced oxtails, which were really good but pretty pricey for $38cash/$39.90card for 11oz of it. There are some things that are inconvenient (long waits, very small parking lot) but it's easy to overlook them once you have a meal at Wooga. Things to know before you go: -Their menu is updated on their website if you want to check that out before you go. -The earlier you go, the better your chance of being seated quickly. Weekends are definitely a longer wait, so plan ahead. -Their parking lot is small so it fills up super quickly, so you'll have to park across the street and play Frogger (maybe you might be too young to know this reference?) to cross the 4 lanes of Palisade Ave. -When you arrive, make sure to check in with the host/hostess so that you could get a pager to know when your table is ready. Your turn can come pretty fast sometimes depending on the timing.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Korean BBQ is always good, as was the e beef and pork at this restaurant. The USDA Prime Rib Finger and Pork Shoulder were both delicious, but I think what makes this Korean BBQ restaurant shine is their accompaniments. That was clear when the Egg Custard came and we devoured it immediately. So fluffy, very eggy, and extremely smooth. In other words, maybe the best version I have had along with Nubiani. The banchans and stews were wonderful too. I know they have a Midtown location, but I still have not been to that branch yet. I hope its quality and service matches this location. I'll check it out soon.

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    Wooga - Great service amazing meat quality this place is very clean. It's a little pricey but it's worth it to Wagyu. Steak was amazing.

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    Daeji Ssonday Bbq Restaurant

    Daeji Ssonday Bbq Restaurant

    3.6(121 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    A food-loving family member recommended this place, claiming it was one of his favorite spots for…read moreKorean BBQ. His hot tip: this restaurant is BYOB, so hop into the liquor store (inside the Hmart complex) next door to grab some soju and beer before settling in for some grilled meats. There are some plated dishes on the menu but with grill covers in the middle of every table, it's clear this is a restaurant meant for Korean BBQ. The pork belly was incredible with decent grill-kissed char marks. The marinated beef was tasty but a little tougher than I prefer. I love all the free side dishes that came with our meat orders, especially the soybean stew and towering egg soufflé. Service is brisk and efficient..sort of. This is the sort of place where servers hover with their order pads soon after you settle down, expecting you to just know what you want. Since this is a full-service BBQ, our server came around frequently to grill, cut, or flip or meats. After all was eaten and done, it become mysteriously difficult to flag her down for our cheque. A side note about ordering: there's a two-portion minimum for meats. My husband and I don't eat much so we thought we'd split a single order of pork belly, but our server insisted we needed to order at least two servings.

    I don't usually leave reviews, but after my experience tonight (March 29th, 7:50 PM - 8:40 PM), I…read morefelt it was necessary. We have always enjoyed dining at Daeji Ssonday in Ridgefield, but the rude and unprofessional behavior of our waitress completely ruined our family dinner. We were seated at the table directly in front of the far back-right table (when looking from the counter). From the moment we sat down, the service was hostile: Aggressive Attitude: As soon as we sat, she demanded our order loudly. When we asked questions about the menu, she answered with visible irritation. While we were briefly discussing options with our children, she slammed her notepad onto our table with a loud "bang" and walked away, startling both us and our kids. Negligent Service: She continued to be rude throughout the meal, literally tossing side dishes onto the table. Furthermore, the exhaust hood at our table wasn't working properly, causing the smoke from the pork belly to fill the air and make it hard to breathe. She didn't check on us until much later. Ruined Meal Flow: While we were still eating our pork belly, she came over and--without asking--scraped all the meat onto a side plate to clear the grill for the spicy squid. We had to eat cold, greasy pork belly instead of enjoying it warm off the grill. She never even asked if we wanted fried rice afterward and ignored our table for the rest of the night. We always try to treat service staff with respect and gratitude, but this experience was unacceptable. Despite our polite demeanor, we were treated with zero professional courtesy. If the manager or owner is reading this, please look into the staff working that shift. This waitress needs serious retraining in basic customer service. It's a shame because we loved this restaurant, but after tonight, we have no desire to return.

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