- got the GUPJI salad - Ordered the grilled pork belly main: it was juicy and the gochujang finish was good but the portion felt a little uneven. - we also tried the Chilean sea bass grilled dish; quality was there, though the seasoning leaned a bit heavy and distracted from the fish itself. - The space has a good grilled restaurant vibe read more

A quaint Korean spot with a lovely brick and wood design (with comfortable cushions) and soft Korean music playing. Bathrooms are clean (one men's and one women's on opposite side of the restaurant, but they're individual, so I'm sure you could go into whichever if need be). There is a small call button on each table, as they can be busy making the food. Service is always great though. The hot tea is soothing. They do have a decent selection of alcohol. The complimentary salad is fresh (grape tomatoes, mango, radish, mozzarella, red onions, grilled chicken) with a light vinaigrette. The complimentary banchan has a good flavor, especially the jalapeno/onion banchan. It's got quite a kick to it! The complimentary soup is light, but still has good flavor. It's great for the cooler weather. The Tako Wasabi is one of the better variations I've had. I love that it comes with seaweed! It adds great texture and extra flavor. The Tako Wasabi has the right amount of wasabi to help clear up the sinuses. It is balanced with the fresh herbs and cucumber. The Chili Mayo Fish Jerky was a newer starter, so I had to try it. I love that it's cut like chips and warmed up slightly. Great flavors with a bit of a kick. Must get if you love fish jerky. I usually get the Flying Fish Roe Rice. It has a great variety of flying fish roe plated neatly on top a perfectly cooked rice. Be sure to press the rice against the (super hot) bowl to get as much crispy bits as possible. I enjoy the eating it with the seaweed. Consistently great Korean spot. read more

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The food is always amazing. Fresh and well seasoned. Not overly salty. The service is impeccable. The environment is always clean. read more

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We were really craving good seafood and decided to try out GUPJI! There was a wait for dinner so we put our name down and came back once a table was ready, it took about maybe 30 mins. The restaurant was definitely cozy given the size but we had a lovely dining experience. We ordered poke bowl with salmon, a codfish stew and small order of Chilean seabass. Our meal came with a complimentary salad which had all the fixings including chicken and avocado (because who likes a weakass salad)! The Chilean seabass was soft and flaky seasoned to perfection, it was exactly what I was craving and the highlight of our meal. I didn't love the salted codfish stew personally although it was just a preference thing and I was expecting real fish instead of the cod roe which is an acquired taste. The poke bowl was also fresh and our waitress was super attentive. IG: __acquired.taste read more

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Another one of my favorite Korean spots in queens. A friend had recommended this spot and we loved every dish we ordered. The fried mussels are delicious and the salmon poke was so fresh! read more

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Cozy and friendly environment. Food is delicious. Perfect for anyone dinner by yourself or get take out. read more

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If a pocha and an izakaya had a baby, it'd be Gupji. We crushed every dish we ordered--chawanmushi, karaage, pork rib slices, Chilean sea bass, the octopus, and that flying fish roe rice. Everything was on point, nothing missed. It ended up being a pretty protein-heavy meal, and honestly we probably would've felt more satisfied if we'd thrown in another couple carb dishes--but our group was on a 'let's eat healthy' kick. Just another reason to come back and do it right. Service was super attentive, and the place itself is cute without trying too hard. Already planning the next visit. read more

Our server was very polite, attentive and had chilled vibes written all over him. The food that was served tonight.. hit on a different level. I devoured everything shout out to the chefs that was Chefin it up!!!! The salad that they gave as an appetizer was slamming. And I ordered a Poké salmon bowl, and that was also out of this world. Don't wanna gas them up but I would definitely come back LOL flavor was on point... The sea bass bento box... that fish had good flavor and it melted.... Definitely coming back |:) read more

GUPJI - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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This is a place that I always wanted to gatekeep but cant because I want this place to stick around as long as possible. We went as soon as it opened at 2pm and had the fried oysters, poke bowl, grilled bronzino, and the fish roe rice (comes in a hot bowl that the rice gets nice and crispy like nurungji). Im not sure how it is at nighttime but during the day its a one man show - the chef cooks, serves and gets your order. Everything that comes out is well worth your time here. The chef is a fish grill master as my husband puts it. Cozy place, good ambiance. I forgot to take pictures because the food was already gone before my brain caught up. read more

Service: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Ambiance: casual, good for couples or small groups of any ages Limited seating in front. Back room is only open on weekends + apparently has a tv fireplace to set the mood. Not super busy for a Wednesday night. What I Ordered: - Salad (on the house): refreshing, would actually pay money for it. mango + balsamic dressing, unexpected but great combo - kimchi: crunchy. not spicy + not funky, so it won't overpower your meal - Mini Steamed Egg: silky, stuffed, stayed hot for my whole meal - Chilean Sea Bass: tender + sweet, delicious. thought the portion was a little small for the price - Grilled Pork Belly: crispy, juicy, healthy portion size. sauce isn't spicy which is great for a weakling like me read more

GUPJI - Mini Steamed Egg - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

The highlight of my trip to New York City! I found this place by sorting the Yelp reviews by highest rating for an eatery within 25-minutes of Murray Hill, and wow was this place great. Charming and cosy, with a great view of the kitchen. I had read earlier to order the Chilean Sea Bass bento box, and I'm glad I did. The sea bass goes great with the portion of pickled veggies. The egg custard with some types of fish looked enticing for $5, so I got that too. I asked the very kind waitress what else she thought was good, and she recommended the grilled whole mackerel with ponsu sauce, and it was fantastic. I was in a rush coming in to catch a train in 50 minutes, and they got everything to me in time and even threw in a complimentary chicken salad, which was very thoughtful. read more

Craft beers and seafood are so delicious together here in this cozy casual bar vibe joint. Specialty items noted on the wall with two blackboards with neon chalk, showcase just a sampling of the unique specialties they offer. I was lucky to have the chance to try this place out with fellow Elite Yelper Mike S. He's been here before so ordering was easier with his suggestions. Happy to share the idea so you can try it for yourself. We started with the appetizer tasting where it's a selection of appetizers marked with the asterisk on the menu. To name a few items - the Karage (fried chicken), tots and fries, a refreshing salad with house dressing and mango. The best was the Tako wasabi, which is strips of raw octopus and slivered cucumber with a hint of wasabi, accompanied with seaweed so as to roll it together. Also very good were the fried oysters in a light egg batter. For our entrees, we each ordered a bento box. Chilean Sea Bass for him and grilled Pork Belly for me. Both were excellent and are great representations of what Gupji is all about - seafood and grilled meats. Totally recommend the bento boxes in general as it's filled with little goodies such as kimchi, pickled onions, rolled omelette and more fried chicken. It's also the best value if you want to taste more of their food. Paired with our beers (Pilsner and a Korean Terra), it was so satisfying. Highly recommend this place for their service as well. Waitress was attentive and always smiling. Super friendly. Go early to score a table, it's not a big space. Great for drinks and snacks if you want to eat lighter. read more

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Solid place! I've been here about 3 - 4 times! The house salad is great and refreshing. Sometimes the chef surprises guests with items "on the house" - like this really delicious kimchi pancake! This place made me really like mackerel- and their bento box is so filling! And miso soup is tasty! The okonomiyaki is really good! Not a fan of the sweet potato croquettes, they're more on the savory side with onions- but worth a try! read more

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Gupji has become one of my favorite korean izakaya spot in Flushing. The restaurant is small but kept very clean and has a calm&chill ambiance. My husband and I always have a great time with good food, good sake and great service, which is a cherry on top! Recommend Gupji as a perfect date spot! read more

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Cute Korean hang out spot, perfect for date night or friend gathering. Great finger foods. read more

GUPJI - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

I was recommend to visit here by a coworker since I have been travel around Murray Hill and I am so happy I did! The poke bowl is a must have!! Food: 5/5 I was pretty hungry so my friend and I order the taste of Gupji and seperate entrees. I ordered a salmon poke with radish, seaweed, cucmber, with ponzu dressing. First, the tast of Gupji was amazing!! Everything was super fresh and striaght out of the fryer! The appitizers keep coming so come hungry! The poke bowl was literally filled with so much fish, I would have had to pay $25 in Manhattan for the same amount plus with this is served with purple or forbidden rice. I literally licked the bowl clean. Ambiance + Service: 5/5 This is a great place for a date and drinking with friends. There was only one server but, they had buttons on the table to call for assistance and she was amazing. She always refilled our glasses and clean off the table before we had to call her. All in all, I would definitely go back but order less fried food. I really enjoyed everything I had I just do not like eating that much deep fried food! I will definitely think about getting the flying fish roe bowl being mindful that the kimichi here packs a punch. read more

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This spot had amazing food. We were kindly given a table despite their spot having more bookings. They asked us if we could finish in 1.5 hours so they seated us immediately. My friend and I wanted to sample different dishes so we ordered 3 appetizers. The portions were large. We tried the Pan Fried Oysters, Okonomiyaki, and Pan Fried Rib-Eye. All the dishes were great. The oysters were salty but tender. The ribeye had a nice chew and marinate and paired will with the cabbage salad in the dish. The okonomiyaki was good but pretty standard to others I have had. The items are a bit pricey for the area but this spot was a bit outside of Main street in Flushing where most of the restaurants are. Our server also brought out a salad on the house and it was fresh, fragrant, and light. We really enjoyed this meal and I would definitely come back! read more

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A pleasant 15 min walk from the 7 train, this spot is in the heart of Ktown! It has a wooden sign that makes it a little hidden and the inside is well air conditioned and nicely decorated. We split three apps (and they gave us a salad on the house!) which was more food than we expected. The fried oysters were so delicious, I've never had anything like that before. The seafood pancake had a wonderful combination of textures and flavors - the bacon on top really sealed the deal. The house salad was delightfully fresh and light with sweet notes in the dressing. The fried pork was also very unexpected but quite good. The prices were a little high I would say for apps (especially with there being cheap eats all over Flushing) but overall pretty good! The service was attentive, my water was always filled. It gets four stars for the app prices, but we also just got more expensive apps. Their bento box prices seemed very reasonable. read more

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This is a nice spot for a chill night with friends. It's a very tiny place with about 4 tables. Food was great and service was great too. read more

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Visited back in August when I was in NYC. I really don't want to write anything positive as I don't want this place get overcrowded... Well, here it is anyways... Food quality was superb and delicious!!! One of the dish we ordered, they rejected stating that the fish is fresh but not as fresh as the owner/chef would serve to his customers! That just says how much he cares about the freshness and quality of their food! Owner/chef really takes pride in the food he prepares! Open kitchen with the owner/chef preparing each dish!!! Yes, it will take sometime, but totally worth the wait! Oh, and they have Dassai 23 sake!!! read more

GUPJI is a cozy spot with a warm atmosphere and a nicely styled Korean interior. The menu isn't huge, but each dish has personality. I tried the crispy fish -- juicy inside and perfectly cooked. The appetizers were also a fun surprise -- a bit unusual but worth trying. Service was friendly and efficient, no long waits. A solid choice if you're in the mood for something tasty and a little authentic. read more

I was really looking forward to dining here and while it wasn't perfect, it did not disappoint! First off, I love the vibe of the restaurant. It's small, peaceful and simplistic in design. A really good place if you have a smaller group (4 or less) or to bring a date. Definitely make a reservation. I highly recommend the Taste of Gupji appetizer. Comes with 7 different types of appetizers but my favorites were the Gupji salad, tako wasabi (you're gonna want to order more of this) and karaage. The others were good too though. Where they fell a little bit was the grilled pork belly - a bit dried out. Salmon hot iron plate rice was pretty good but I wish the spicy salmon was served warm and not cold. And the spicy cod soup was good but a bit small. The cod was way over cooked. I would say beverage selection isn't the largest/best but the service was fantastic. I look forward to going back and trying other dishes. read more

Small, charming place, attentive dinner service by the only waitress there. Had the App sampler, Chilean sea bass, Fish cake soup, Salmon sashimi special, all very good. Complimentary mango chicken salad& kimchi also very good. Busy street w meter parking. read more

An Artisanal Korean Izakaya This is their description from their Instagram page. It tells you much about this place. Artisanal in the comfortable brick and wood aesthetic, presentation and thoughtfulness of their dishes. Korean Izakaya - the Japanese traditional informal bar that serves a wide variety of dishes is presented with a merger of Korean style and dishes. There is much to enjoy here for food and drink lovers of both countries, which I am certainly one. A quick note on hours in the ever changing COVID landscape. It seems they open around 1pm or 2pm (weekends), but only take out until 5pm then they offer limited sit down dining. The space is small so I recommend calling ahead of time for reservation. The hour information is inconsistent on their website, google and Yelp (which seems to be the most accurate). Drinks consist of thoughtful soju, craft beer (Delerium Tremens!) and sake options (I have many Yelping food lovers and not enough that enjoy some drinks.. sigh). The service here is very good and friendly - I suspected the server was also an owner or family judging by the pride and interest he took when we discussed some of the food items. Surprisingly, two bathrooms in this space where most would have one unisex. Here is what we sampled: Tako Wasabi: I've had this dish many times, but never as delicious (and perfected?) as presented here as expertly seasoned octopus that you place inside nori strips with cucumber for a fantastic combination of complementary textures and flavors. I love this! Pan Fried Oysters were tasty and generous the batter is light and quickly fried as not to overcook the juicy oysters. Enjoyed these very much. Poke Bowl is the dish that actually brought us here since we were looking for something different than what seems to be mainly chain style places in the area (pokeworks). I ordered the Salmon with avocado, flying fish roe extras and all the toppings and GUPJI sauce. I loved this came with their house blend purple rice. Generous amount of salmon and ingredients were as delicious as they were colorful. Flying Fish Roe Bibimbap - colorful various fish roe, fried kimchi, radish and sesame oil with their house purple rice. Allowing the dish to sit gives time for the rice to crisp up against the hot stone to be mixed together in a flavorful concoction. Very good. Complementary salad with mango was given to us along with bowls of miso soup that was richly flavored without being overly salty. Banchan of onion/peppers and kimchi round out the meal. I love this area around Gupji and Murray Hill station with so many (mainly Korean) restaurants and coffee shops. There is a section of street around the station that is closed to cars allowing for tables to be placed outside so if you can't eat here perhaps consider grabbing items to go and enjoy eating at a table outside the station. Perhaps if the businesses around here formed a BID (Business Improvement District) they can improve and make a great area even better with lights, plants, more seating, etc... I look forward to returning hopefully as a group of 4 (maybe drinkers) to order more sharable dishes. This sound good to you? Hit me up! read more

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One of a kind in Murray Hill. Perfect hang out spot with friends. It feels like a hotel by a snowy road that welcomes all the travelers with an open arm. The thing that amazes me the most is that they not only give us free salad, but the salad gets bigger each time we come - last time they even added grilled chicken (and it's super juicy)! My favorite appetizer is the fried oyster and I really love the flying roe rice. Out of all the fish dishes, I like the sea bass the most. It's so buttery and sweet. But don't get me wrong - there's no item that's not delicious here! It's a gem with spot-on food. Make sure you try out some drinks you've never had before! read more

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A quint little place. You'd walk by it without realizing what it is but boy, what a Gem this place truly is. It's Korean Fusion at its best but it's not a half ass place. It's steak is superbly cooked, it's temperature and flavor is on point. It's grilled Bronzini is unreal, grilled to perfection~ Spicy pork belly is as traditionally Korean as it gets and it's delicious. Appetizers were knock outs too. And the service was very attentive and friendly. Can't get any better. Definitely a place to eat and needs fo be Cherishes by us locals. My first time here and we will be back. Price: 3.5/5 Delicious: 5/5 Friendliness: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 read more

GUPJI - Grilled Bronzini - - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Gummy soju seltzer Honey Melon flavor $8 GUPJI Salad - Arugula, mango, instead of avocado small mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, red onion, radish, Gupji dressing $10 Kitchen Close at 11:00pm read more

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I love this spot - it's not huge but there is additional seating in the back. It's chill, great service, they change up the menu. Food is GOOD, there are a lot of options and sometimes they offer you complimentary stuff to try if it's new. My friends and I have come here on many occasions- it's a place you can get really comfortable in. I'm a huge fan of their grilled pork belly, (including the bento box), kimchi chigae & Korean style omelette. Combine those things in one go & I'm happy. I also like that they offer soju and sake on their drink menu. I would definitely recommend eating/drinking here! read more

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I've been looking for albap for a while. Finally find albap for dinner. Most of the other entrees have different types of grilled fish. We ordered the Wasabi squid first for the appetizer. They give you small seaweed packets to wrap them in with sliced cucumbers. It's a fun experience to wrap it yourself and it just adds the freshness. I definitely recommend it. It's not too hot at all. The mango salad was fresh, you can taste the sweetness of the mango and the vinaigrette over the salad. The flavors don't cancel each other but compliment each other. Al bap could have been spicier. It has a nice colorful display and it had that satisfying crunch over the rice and it was easy to mix but it was a little sweet for my taste. Kimchi was good on the side. Wasabi squid 5/5 Mango salad 4.5/5 Albap 2/5 it just needs a little kick read more

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Love the food and atmosphere of this place. It's nice and quiet inside and the food is very good. They have a good selection of sake as well. They have a good back yard as well with a nice and cozy fireplace for the winter times. The servers are very nice and attentive as well! read more

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Everything was absolutely amazing. Kimchi pork stew was flavorful and a bit sour, just how I like my kimchi. For the flying fish roe rice, they gave so much roe! The tako wasabi was a little too wasabi tasting so I asked for some sesame oil, and the waitress was so kind and gave me a mini bowl of it! AND THE SALAD... was not expected it to be so good! Everything in it tastes so well together. They must have some salad expert back in the kitchen. flying fish roe rice, tako wasabi, kimchi pork stew, gupji salad read more

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The salads were crisp and refreshing complement. The soups, a comforting highlight, added warmth to the dining experience. A good spot to dine with friends on a casual night. Super friendly servers who were attentive but not overbearing The steamed egg was *chef's kisses* read more

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Fantastic and relaxing place for a light dinner! Cute handwriting menu on the blackboard, friendly service, welcoming environment, and delicate food. Favorite: mini steamed egg Recommendation: I would say everything we tried is delicious. Definitely will come back for other dishes in the menu. 5 stars as it worth 1.5 hours driving for it LOL My friend and I spent about $55(including tips) per person. We ordered Chicken Karaage, Pan Fried Oysters, Mini Egg, and Seafood pancake, and 4 Flying Fish Roe Rice. The salad was on the house. It appearss to be more like a Japanese restaurant than a Korean restaurant. They have the Japanese style seafood pancakes (Okonomiyaki) but not the Korean classic one. The mini steamed egg is like Chawanmushi. Chicken Karaage but no Korean fried chicken. But guess what, I really like the flavor! Their size is not large so you can try many dishes~ read more

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New York City is massive and there's an abundance of amazing choices for any and everyone for any and everything. When it comes to food, I'm a Queens fan through and through and I look forward to hosting visitors for the explicit purpose of being a food tourist in my hometown. Tasked with hosting a few folks from all over, I guided our group to the Murray Hill area and to Gupji, which was an A+ choice! The space is cozy, clean, and chic with a minimalist aesthetic and an intimate feel. The restaurant is not very big, but was able to accommodate our group of 5 comfortably. We found our server to be quite wonderful and she guided us through a superb meal by making excellent recommendations and being on top of things from beginning to end. The food here is superb and each item we tried was delicious. The Taste of Gupji sampler was a perfect call for our group and it did the job and then some with the salad, the sweet potato croquettes, karaage and pan fried oysters all delivering on all fronts. For our entrees, we tried the mackerel, grilled pork belly, and four flying fish roe rice and loved all of them. Gupji is going to impress whoever you take there. The food, service, and space are top notch and I can't wait to go back over and over again! I am especially looking forward to trying their after 10 PM menu and their bento boxes. Highly recommended! read more

My gf and I ordered The Taste of Gupji, Grilled Pork Belly Bento Box, and the Chilean Sea Bass Bento Box. The portion size was good. Grilled Pork Belly Bento Box came with lettuce to wrap the Grilled Pork Belly along with the sides. The Pork Belly itself was flavorful and not fatty. The Chilean Sea Bass Bento Box came with seaweed and cucumbers. The Chilean Sea Bass was seared, very flavorful as well. I enjoyed it with a drizzle of lemon juice. The Taste of Gupji provided a variety of options as it includes a smaller serving size of each appetizer. My favorite out of the 5 (forgot to include the salad) was the Pan Fried Oyster, Fries, and the Sweet Potato Croquette. Overall, I would come back again! Taste of Gupji - $28 3.5/5 Grilled Pork Belly Bento Box - $15 4/5 Chilean Sea Bass Bento Box - $18 4/5 read more

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I usually never write yelp reviews but this place is a hidden gem in queens. It's a Korean/Japanese restaurant that offers an assortment of fresh seafood and other dishes. I can't believe how lean the pork belly was, how tender the Chilean sea bass was, and the gupji salad is a must try!! I will be 100% returning and going to try all the foods and beers/sake on their menu!! Also, the service was phenomenal. She was attentive and so nice and we even gave her a 30% tip as she gave miso soup on the house. read more

GUPJI - Hitachino White - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Probably a little on the expensive side if you feel like splurging a little~ About the setting: Dimly lit restaurant. Quiet and relaxing vibe. The Food: - Salad on the house: salad with tomato, mango, and a light vinaigrette. It was light and delicious and best of all-FREE -Steamed egg: their steamed egg is a tiny bit different than your typical korean restaurant. Tastes lighter I feel-very good. Lightly flavored with soy sauce and has a small piece of shrimp. -Chicken Karaage ($16): Good but not really worth the price compared to their other foods. -Grilled Pork Belly ($20): THE BOMB. The pork belly as juicy but not too greasy, well seasoned and the portions were generous. - Grilled Mackerel ($16): Good but not too special. I've heard their seabass is really good so maybe I'll give that a try next time. Service: Nice workers and checked up on us during our meal. read more

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Update! Got a message from the owners that they are eligible for takeout! or pickup! From Doordash ~ Sadly, I'm not close by for delivery but I didn't mind swinging by to pickup. Especially if you're craving for that pork belly! I have to say even in these conditions. They still now how to keep up the level of food quality! Not rushed, prepped, and ready to go! I ordered the Arugula Salad, Mackerel, Sea Bass, and the Pork Belly main course. I also got some extra goodies on the side! I would definitely re-order again! Keep up the good job! Totally stuffed! read more

GUPJI - Take out at its best! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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4.5 stars The grilled pork belly hits the spot. Comes with a bowl of purple rice. The pork belly is meaty with some layer of fat. The outer parts are crispy. Comes with garlic, veggies, onion, jalapeño peppers, bean paste, and 5 pieces of lettuce to make wraps. I had a craving for it and it was well satisfied for $22. The steamed egg had real fish roe, fish cake, green onion, and shrimp. This was an appetizer so it was interesting to try. The portion size is very small. $3 Complimentary salad had mango, avocado, radish, lettuce, arugula, cherry tomato, red onion, and some sugar mirin dressing. It was very a refreshing balance to the oily/fatty/grilled pork belly. Liked the meal very much. The vibe was nice too. Only downside was it's a bit pricey and food took some time to come out, but it was not a big deal as there were only 2 cooks. read more

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Great Korean restaurant for good food and drinks! Decent atmosphere and good service. We had a lot of appetizers and tapas. Decent variety of flavors. I really liked the Grilled Mackerel and the Grilled Pork Belly dishes. I also thought they had some interesting dishes like the octopus and the fried oysters. A bit on the pricier side, but I would still recommend you to give it a try! read more

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