***this was at their other location…read more Even though the venue was small and there's limited seating, the food was so good. Best kimchi I've had in a while as well! The service was consistent, only once did we have to ask for refills for water. Food: we ordered the half and half raw marinated crab, bibimbap, abalone congee and fried oysters. Raw crabs: marinated and seasoned perfectly. We aren't a spicy loving family, but this was perfect amount for us that we could handle the spice. Our lips and mouths burned, but the good tingle, not the fire breathing 911 burn. lol Fried oysters: well battered and fried, nicely aromatic Abalone congee: perfectly textured and the abalone meat and taste was present. This helped offset the spiciness of the crabs. Bibimbap: not your average clay pot type, this was on a plate and with lots of green vegetables. Also delicious! The Bon chon was different and excellent. Variety of different vegetables, pickled and fermented. We enjoyed them all. FYI: there is a small parking lot as well

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.

I went here Saturday night to eat dinner with friends. The staff at the register was very attentive…read moreand welcoming. Since we were dining in, we chose to sit next to the window, which is actually pretty picturesque. The ambience feels warm like a cozy diner vibe. Their food was delicious! We ended up getting the dumpling soup, k pop chicken, and kimchi pancake! I was happy about the portion sizes, and I was delightfully surprised that the "small" kimchi pancake is actually so filling! The dumpling soup was so comforting, especially with the cold weather, and there were tiny rice cakes in there too. The k pop chicken was crunchy, and it came with a side of slaw which was also very fresh and crisp. Overall, I love this place. I've been here a couple times in the past for their bibimbap, and I've never been disappointed! Definitely will be back!

If you're looking for good Korean food in downtown Newark, don't miss BulgogiZip on Broad Street. I…read morefound this jem after a long day of summer school and dinner there hit the spot. A generous portion of bulgogi accompanied by white rice, slaw and dumplings was more than enough to fill me up and getting takeaway made my day.

Great service by Stan! We came with family and he was so attentive to all of us. Would love to be…read moreback and have Stan as a server. Thanks again.

Great value! Huge variety of delicious, high quality cuts of meat with a big bar in the back of…read moresauces, desserts, and sides. Kris is the best and made us a special sauce. Would definitely be back

What a concept - Taqueria = Taco Korea!…read more Clean, well lit, open environment, offering plenty of seating and some fun selfie backgrounds. The service was respectful and kind. We ordered tacos (of course). Nick ordered the bulgogi tacos and I had a tofu taco and a bistec taco. Everything we had was exceptional. They also provide an amazing green salsa, but to be honest the tacos really don't need it, they have so much flavor! We are so glad we gave this place a try and recommend you do too!

Inconsistent pricing, ordering in person for take out price was higher than DoorDash (make it make…read moresense). Their take out menu from the night before said $15 for a spicy pork bowl but in person to order was $19. Portion is wildly disproportionate to the price and taste was subpar for the area and again the price. I'm all for supporting local but I will be sticking to Charley's near by or Chipotle from now on because this experience I've had was criminal.

Either the top 1 or 2 best fort Lee restaurant so far. Ordered the $24 combo which included the ox…read morebone soup & grilled mackerel. Super good deal. Then, got the gamjatang, which is their top dish. Was really full by the end. 1. Ox bone soup w/ brisket: Definitely generous with the meat. Very tender. Comes with rice noodles. 2. Grilled mackerel: Comes in a sizzling cast iron plate. I normally don't like seafood, but this was cooked very well. 3. Gamjatang: I normally don't like spicy food, but this was super flavorful and probably my favorite dish. Added rice to the soup.

The food is really good, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions. It's easy…read moreto understand why this place gets so busy. We actually couldn't get a seat on our last visit because the restaurant was completely packed. This time, we came around 2 PM and it was still about 80-90% full. The food is comforting, flavorful, and feels very authentic -- the kind of Korean neighborhood restaurant that locals go to regularly. It's loud over here. Order the combo if it's your 1st visit. So you can try their sul lung tang and grilled fish. Good food, good value, and clearly a neighborhood favorite. Definitely worth coming back, but I'd recommend avoiding peak hours if you don't want to wait.

Vibe/ambiance: classic soondubu Service: standard…read moreReservation: walked in Items ordered: medium spicy beef soondubu: medium spicy was quite spicy but a solid soondubu overall with great sides

Traditional soondubu eatery in Fort Lee that, like many of the Korean restaurants from that era,…read morefeels both charmingly and not-so-charmingly dated. The menu is simple, and we shared a mushroom soondubu and a stone bowl bimbimbap. Both were fairly standard in composition and flavor profile, but with nothing to complain about. This seems like a nice place to waste away an evening over a bottle of soju, so maybe we'll do that too next time.

just found my new go-to Korean BYOB spot in New Jersey To Sok Chon is a local Korean hidden gem…read morewith Affordable prices, generous portions, and authentic Korean flavors. If you're craving comforting Korean food, this spot is worth checking out. Jeyuk Bokkeum | Korean Spicy Pork is a MUST ORDER. Tender slices of pork stir-fried in a bold, spicy-sweet Korean sauce is Grilled Mackerel Crispy and beautifully charred on the outside, while the inside stays tender, juicy, and full of savory flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon makes it even brighter and more refreshing. Definitely a must-order at To Sok Chon A comforting classic Korean soups are warm, satisfying, and a must-try at To Sok Chon.

Looking for some good traditional gamja tang? Not sure what that is? Well it's a traditional korean…read moredish also known as Pork Bone Soup. They have other options if you don't want soup like Jokbol, pig trotter. I know for most people that's not their cup of tea but a good hearty soup? That's for everyone. TLDR: Definitely go visit if you want some spicy flavorful soup alongside some really tender meat! It's delicious. Food: There is so much flavor packed into the Pork Bone Broth Soup that we were shocked when we tasted it! I couldn't stop drinking it. They give you rice on the side to eat with the soup. It's actually quite a large serving for a decent price. I do think the side dishes could be better, there are only two varieties they serve: Kimchi, Kimchi Horseradish, and Beansprouts. None of them stuck out. The Jokbal is delicious if you like pig trotter. Would not recommend for most eaters unless you want something new. Service: Nothing too crazy about the service. They came back for refills which is great. They were very nice and since it was busy they had to keep moving around. Nothing outstanding but solid work. I do feel with some Korean establishments there is a language barrier but they understand english well enough for foreigners to go. Environment: Newly renovated building gives it a sleek, modern look. It's very nice, seats are fine. Only issue is they had flies here and there that will go after the food. So please be prepared to be on the lookout. It's the primary reason we docked a point. The line was out the door so maybe they came from outside? They definitely need a better system for that though if it's a consistent problem.

Second time here and let me tell you that the chicken never fails. This time around I ordered soy…read moregarlic wings to end the night after attending the jazz festival. Service was quick and chicken was fresh and hot.

Wish I knew this place's chicken is halal sooner. The soy garlic popcorn chicken is pretty good…read more Crispy. The sauce is a bit sweet tho, which I wish it wasn't.

I was pretty excited to try this place out because I haven't had gomtang in quite a while and the…read morefact that they have seolleongtang as well was cherry on the cake. Came on a weekday night and there weren't many people in the store. - Deluxe Gomtang - I think the difference between the normal gomtang and the deluxe version is that they give a bit more meat and rice. I really liked the gomtang as the flavors were really rich especially when elevated by the pepper. - Seolleongtang - Clear and beautiful broth that went really well with salt. I felt like the meat was not as tender as I hoped but still made me think of my favorite Korean restaurant where I grew up. - Kong-guksu - I didn't know what to expect of this dish as I've never heard of it or tried it before but I didn't really like the dish. No matter how much salt/pepper I put in, there still didn't seem to be a lot of flavor. I ended up dumping the Korean Pickled Onion banchan in which helped elevate the flavor a lot. - Mini KimchiJeon - When I read this off the menu, I though the kimchi pancake would be extremely small but it turned out to be quite bit and very delicious. It was super crispy on the outside with soft insides stuffed with kimchi. I will definitely be back to this home-y restaurant!

I really liked this place. To me, it screams authentic Korean comfort food. The menu is pretty…read moresimple. There aren't many choices, most of them are soups and they are all good. Decor is also authentic and minimal. There are no outrageous bells and whistles. The place has an atmosphere of that of a family business run by dedication and hard work. In addition, the prices are fair. Service was good as well. The woman at the front was pleasant and kind. I would come back on a cold day for a nice hot soup.

I don't want to oversell this place but I'm from LA and this place has the best kbbq I've ever had…read more Everything was great form start to finish. I found out much later that the owner was the one actually serving and cooking for us. We were able to walk in with a party of ten on labor day. Super accommodating staff, owner knows what he's doing. Never caught his name unfortunately We ordered 4 different combos and dude was able to cook for all of us at the same time. Everyone left stuffed and I even had leftovers for the next day. I didn't get to eat everything but here's what I tried. The duck combo, pork combo, nayengmen (cold noodle I butchered the spelling I know sorry) and corn cheese. They don't do the brisket sauce like they do in la. Instead I think it was a mixture of miso and vinegar? With onions soaking in it. Paired perfectly with the pork. I've never had anything like it before. The thin cut pork belly was probably my favorite out of all the pork. The marinated duck combo was pretty interesting. It kinda felt like a ttkekbokki dish? But a little light on the rice cakes. The duck itself tasted like some really good charcuterie. It was a little too spicy for me but super good. We ended up opting to throw everything into the fried rice at the end and it made for some perfect late night leftovers that I'm enjoying as I write this review. Lovely place, hope they do well. V fast paced environment and loud, they get your food out, and you can tell that a lot of hard work and love goes into the food. Thank y'all

The food here is delicious! I think the beef and soups are better than KBBQ in Manhattan and the…read morehandful of places I've been to in LA. The only reason it's not 5 stars is my group of 6 and a toddler waited 1 hour to get seated despite having called to make a reservation a week in advance. The host was also dismissive and kept telling us they were clearing the table which they clearly weren't. Once we were finally seated though, the food came out fast and our server/cook was very friendly and joined in on our convos. We loved everything we ordered, especially trying the clam gui and marinated duck for the first time. They make the kimchi fried rice at the end in the duck leftovers and it was so tasty! I would love to come back because the food was so tasty but maybe put ourselves on the waitlist next time since the space isn't large and you just have to get lucky with when you show up.