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Hanam BBQ

4.0 (263 reviews)
PriceyKorean, Barbeque
Open • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
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Momoka T.

4.2 / 5.0 A Korean restaurant in Koreatown, NJ. It must be a popular restaurant, as it fills up in the evening. It's great that they grill the meat right in front of you and serve it to you in the Korean style. They also serve a lot of appetizers like kimchi, which are great when you wrap them up with the meat!! I also like that they change the net immediately without me having to ask.   It's a great value for money restaurant and one I'd like to visit again. The restaurant is very spacious and has sofa seats, so it's great for families! It's a good place to come and eat yakiniku, as you can enjoy a variety of dishes.

Pork belly
Linh N.

Not many places use a charcoal grill for bbq so this place stands out! You can definitely taste the smokey flavor that isn't present in other kbbq places. We ordered the beef and pork combo for 2 and honestly it could have fed 4 people. The meat quality is very good. Banchans were very good as well. Very attentive staff. The server cooks for you. It's a very large space so we didn't have to wait for a walk-in on a weeknight, but it seems like it might get busy on the weekends. Looks like a local spot. Highly recommend!

Beef on hot stone
Mary S.

I felt unwelcome from the moment I sat down. When I asked questions about the menu, the server brushed me off and walked away. Several small plates were dropped on the table with no explanation, I had to find a server to ask what they were. The server's response was in Korean which did neither helped nor was conducive. The main dish barely had any meat compared to the amount of rice. While the food itself tasted fine, the service was rude and the experience was horrendous. This was probably the worst service I've seen in New Jersey and I eat out a few times a week. Good food isn't enough to make up for poor service, and I wouldn't come back because of the poor service that was provided.

Marinated beef rib
Jackie Z.

In a strong Korean food area, this bbq is one of the best! Love the meat quality (cooked over charcoal!) the ban chan(seaweed was so good), and the fact they cook for you. Had a great feast with my girl friend here, then went downstairs to the karaoke. Get there early (or lucky enough) to grab a parking spot in their lot!

Alison K.

Really good Korean bbq! We came at 2pm on a Saturday, and it wasnt too busy. A bit on the pricey side but everything was good quality and tasty. Some items were not available but the substitutes were great too. Staff did a good job working the grill and bringing more requested banchan, drinks and meat. We had some individual orders of beef and pork. Enjoyed all the banchan too which balance out the meat. We had a reservation for 8 people in a side room which was pretty private. Did not leave smelling like grilled meats. They do not have dessert. Parking lot was pretty full but we were able to find spots.

steak tartare
Leah G.

This is my family absolute favorite KBBQ in NJ! Everything they do from the banchan to meats are amazing and super fresh. I would definitely recommend making a reservation (call them), especially for a Friday or Saturday night because it does get pretty busy. They do also bring out a bunch of banchan including veg stew, steamed egg, and corn with cheese! Will be continuing to return for special dinners.

bbq spread
Henry S.

I've gotten kbbq so many times at so many different spots across jersey and nyc and wow this blew everything i've ever had before out of the water!! the charcoal adds such a complex smoky layer to all of the meats that just cannot be recreated with a normal flame. Kinda need to get go here now every time i'm craving kbbq!! Staff is super attentive and friendly! and of course the banchan spread was incredible and complementary to the meats!

Austin K.

Tips: - 5% off for a cash discount but need to let them know when they bring the check - They do charcoal here, which is a differentiator. - Rice bowls are free, but need to ask for them - Free refills of banchan, but they ran out of certain ones (potatoes, mook) - Made a reservation just an hour before, which was a good idea because they are really popular and there was a wait We ordered the beef combo for 2 and the pork combo for 4. We ended up having to take 2 pork belly to go because it was so much food. While everything was good, I would get much more of the cha-dol (thinly sliced beef) because it really absorbed the charcoal taste the most out of any of the meats.

Regina Z.

My fiancé and I went to this restaurant on a Sunday night. We didn't order bbq but regular entrees. We were welcomed by a server and he sat us on a 4 seat table. My first impression was that the table was not clean because there was still rice stuck on the table and the table was still pretty wet. Also, my chair was a bit wet. My fiancé and I wanted to leave at first but we decided to change to another table. The server was very nice and helped us move. We ordered squid stone pot and beef brisket tofu stew. They gave us many side dishes which included fish cake, dried anchovies, Kimichi, bean paste stew, and steam egg. We didn't order bbq but they placed side dishes for bbq, but we ate them too. The food turn out to be delicious and big portion. We were glad to stay and eat at the restaurant. The only thing I think the restaurant could improve the cleanliness for the cleaning their tables and the floor. They were a lot of trash on the floor and it would be way better if they swept the floor. Not sure if it because it was late when we came in to dine (9pm). Other than that, the place is pretty bright and have many seatings. There are two bathrooms by the entrance. The servers were super friendly throughout our dinner.

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Sofyan S.

Food (4/5): Got decent amount of banchan. The lettuce tasted a bit odd and soapy but the rest was really good. We ordered the beef brisket and tofu soup plus the squid stone bowl. Both dishes were good. The portions to price ratio was also very good. Service (4/5): When we mentioned that the first table was wet and dirty, they were super helpful and were willing to move us to another table. Unfortunately, a bunch of the food we initially wanted like the bulgogi and the Kimchi cheese pork belly were out. The food took a bit to come out but they were quick with the banchan so we were able to enjoy that while waiting. They also nicely gave us a steamed egg and small soup on the house. The staff overall was very friendly which was great. Ambiance (3/5): The restaurant was quite dirty. You can see scraps over the floor and the first table we got was wet and sticky with sticky menus. The next table was a bit better and cleaner. The place does look nicely decorated though with hanging lights.

Jenny L.

The smoky flavor in the meats due to the charcoal fire makes a huge difference. The plain unmarinated galbi was the star. Super tender and moist, filled with juice. The thinly sliced brisket was probably my least favorite selection. The souffle egg was super silk and flavorful. They provided a bunch of side dishes and the server cooked the meat consistently med rare. I would go back for sure!

Angela K.

Go up the stairs for KBBQ! One of the only places that uses coal in the BBQ instead of gas. Honestly this does make a difference in the taste, especially in the vegetables or more delicate BBQ. Service is speedy with cooking and efficient. They also leave you and your party enough alone, if that makes sense lol. That's a plus for me - not sure if that's universal. I think we ordered the BBQ set for 2(?) but it was wayyy more than enough meat for a party of 4. Granted it was for lunch, but they also have generous helpings of banchan, steamed egg, etc. I'm always more a fan of beef over pork so we got the exclusively beef set I think - pretty decent BBQ and very filling. This place is also super popular but doesn't take reservations so call ahead or show up a bit early!

Taylor Z.

Pretty great Korean bbq. Comes as set menus that are pretty tasty. Found the meat to be tender as well.

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the charcoal-grilled meats, fresh and varied banchan, and the staff cooking at the table. The spacious, lively atmosphere suits groups.

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OISO BBQ PIT

4.2(233 reviews)
1.8 mi
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We went on a Monday afternoon just after 2pm. We picked from the lunch special which was…read moresurprisingly affordable and generous. The brisket lunch special was only $16, was super juicy, cooked perfect! The chicken leg lunch special was only $14, was also great, the skin was crisp and meat just fell off the bones. Fries were very lightly coated and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. We also got a half pound order of pulled pork, very juicy and delicious, plus they serve the meals with 6 different kinds of sauces. Now... the various pickles! They all seemed homemade. Pink onions, cucumber pickles, peppers, and achyote (?), very crispy and refreshing to balance out the meats. Coleslaw was also very delicious. The cornbread. Very rustic. Initially I thought it was a bit dry but by second bite, you begin to appreciate the coarse cornmeal, the crunch, the balance of moisture and the crumble. I saved one to bring home so I can cut it and pan roast it in butter tomorrow morning. I have a feeling I will crave this cornbread in the coming weeks. The lunch also comes with a kielbasa, snappy skin, juicy and delicious. Such an unexpected find, glad we stopped in today. Very friendly service, they explained our questions well. Great ambiance and fast attentive service. We will definitely be back to try more items.

I always knew I could have the best of both worlds (to a certain extent ). Seafood & BBQ??? We left…read morein a food coma. I'd give it a 9/10. The restaurant wasn't the cleanest, but the service was good. It seemed like they were short-staffed at the time, so we gave them some grace.

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Wooga

4.3(449 reviews)
1.6 mi
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We've been coming to Wooga for a very long time and it never disappoints. It's as authentic as you…read morecan get in the area. They rotate the banchans and we get something a little different each time we go and they're all very good. One thing that really stands out is their steamed eggs. It's fluffy, hearty, flavorful and it's always my kids' favorite. The meats are of good quality and I'm obsessed with their aged kimchi which comes with any pork order so make sure you request it. The service is great as they come and grilled the meats for you and they always grill it to perfection. The only downside side is I remembered they used to take reservations if you have a party if 7 or more but this is no longer the case. We wanted to come here for a party of 8 on the weekend and they don't take reservations on weekends so we almost never make it as a big group because there's normally a very long wait time unless you come super early. This is my go to spot for Korean bbq and I think price is reasonable compared to other options considering the high quality of the food they offer. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic experience.

I've had Wooga bookmarked for the longest time because of the grilled oxtail, and finally had a…read morechance to come try it! I've never had grilled oxtail before, or seen it on any other KBBQ menus, so this was an absolute must for me. Wooga is legit - authentic, service is phenomenal & attentive, and the interior is cozy but relatively well ventilated. We waited about 15 mins on a Sunday night for a party of 2. True to my over ordering tendencies, I ordered the oxtail, the small beef set, and a small naengmyun. This was SO much food. The grilled oxtail was definitely an interesting experience. It still has all of the richness & fattiness, but the little crispiness from the grilling also makes it a really addicting texture. It was admittedly a little hard to eat with the bone pieces and with it being scorching hot, but I would get this again. The beef from the set was good, but we were struggling to finish. Each set also came with a steamed egg and kimchi stew, and there's always just something about KBBQ kimchi stews that slaps. The naengmyun was decent, not the best I've had but okay. Service here though deserves 5 stars. I accidentally dropped kimchi juice on my dress, and the waiter gave me a stain remover immediately. We never ran low on water, banchan, or sauces, and all meats were cooked to our liking. Parking is available to the side of the restaurant. Will definitely be back!

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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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The Meat Bros - Korean BBQ

The Meat Bros - Korean BBQ

3.8(646 reviews)
1.6 mi
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The Meat Bros is an AYCE Korean BBQ spot in Fort Lee & was not too shabby!…read moreIt is $40/pp (including children!) and I thought that for the price, it was very good. Their menu has a variety of different options and our favorites that we tried tonight was the LA galbi , beef brisket, & finger galbi (boneless galbi). I also liked the banchan & salad sides to pair w/ the meats. What wasn't so good was the service. When we arrived to the restaurant and got a table, we were only one of two tables & waited 10 min before we got ahold of someone to order. After ordering, it was pretty difficult to get one of the staff to put in another order of meats, replenish sauces, and some of our food didn't come. For example, we ordered fried calamari & we ended up asking about the status of the fried calamari 4 times lol... eventually came at the END of our meal & mind you, we had ordered another round of meats already & those had came within minutes + the calamari came AFTER we were done grilling everything. Not to mention, for 3 pieces of calamari haha. The service was iffy because we were waving for a staff member to order and just got ignored, luckily we were in no rush to be anywhere. ALSO, if you are planning to bring children, note that no matter how old or how young your kids are, they will be subject to be charged the same $ as an adult. $40/pp for dinner. We had 5 people total, 4 adults 1 child & total was $213 after tax, before tip. So with all this being said in my review, if you're looking for solid AYCE KBBQ, look no further BUT be aware that the service is not the best. AND, they offer sushi here which may seem tempting but I do not recommend. Not very good and looked like supermarket sushi. Just come for bbq meats. Parking: they have a parking lot in the back!

Came party of 7 on a Monday at 3pm with no waiting. The place is empty. Our waiter is attentive &…read morenice. All the meat came fresh & delicious. Sushi & rolls were also good. The fried calamari & korean fried chicken were super crispy and well seasoned Place is clean & spacious. Price is competitive. Just make sure to review your bill. Received 3 pieces of the paper bill. One of them has added tip already the one on the very top has a tip check off box. So if your not careful you might end up tipping twice.

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Jeong Yook - Beef Brisket

Jeong Yook

4.2(303 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Closer to like a 4.5/5 but will round up. We were craving a good soup during a rainy weekend for…read morelunch so drove here to have some galbi tang/갈비탕. We've visited here a few times before for bbq and saw others ordering this so had it on our list to try. Service is overall friendly and helpful. Highlight was the food which was as good as it looked. Excellent portions for a pretty good price I felt. A lot of mean and they leave you to bone. Perfect meal for a rainy weekend lunch. It wasn't crowded but definitely a good amount of customers even on days with bad weather. Good amount of seating and the overall vibe is similar to other KBBQ spots - recommended!

For our honeymoon my wife and I went to Asia, first stop was Korea, in 1984. It was a very…read moredifferent Korea. We loved the food, and we were in not such a great area and I tried a dish that was delicious. Many years later we learned it was bim bom bop. Since we live in englewood, nj Korean food is all around us. My wife's manicurist recommended Jeong Yook and we're glad she did. The service was excellent and forgot to check before and luckily they had beer and wine. Parking is ample as well Nice young woman helped us order. We ordered pork bim bam bop and prime short rib. They serve a light tea ice water that's excellent and the typical Korean mini apps with plenty of kimchi. Food was plentiful and so flavorful. Found our new Korean place

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Obaltan - Delicious fried rice.

Obaltan

4.5(586 reviews)
1.8 mi
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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.

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The Pit

The Pit

4.0(149 reviews)
2.2 mi

We LOVE this place. Bruno is the BEST! Every time we either eat of cater from them our guests…read morerave. I don't know how he makes them but the BEST collards ever! They catered our July 4th Block Party yesterday - super delicious and out guests gobbled up everything.

We have been eager to try this establishment for some time, so we decided to visit on Friday. Upon…read moreentering, we were greeted by a cordial individual standing behind the counter. We ordered a selection of items from the menu, including ribs, baked beans, brisket, potato salad, cornbread, and mac and cheese. However, I was disappointed with my order. The brisket was cold and dry, colder than the potato salad and the plastic-wrapped cornbread sides it was served with. I had to drink two glasses of water before I could even finish it. It appeared that they had intentionally left it out for an extended period. The mac and cheese was also disappointing. It was bland and unappetizing. A box of Kraft Blue Box mac and cheese is gourmet in comparison to the tasteless mac and cheese they serve as a meal. The ribs were the only item that was decent. In portion size. They tasted charred as if they had just come off the grill, but they were still bland, lacking flavor, seasoning, and moisture. The half-ounce sample of BBQ sauce that they provided was the only thing that saved them. Perhaps they should pour more of that into the condiment cups. Overall, I would not recommend this establishment. Coffee Shop furniture and decor just screams to go, but I write this so you don't go. The prices are high, the staff member is excellent, and the food is subpar and of low quality. I would suggest visiting Dallas BBQ instead.

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4.2(50 reviews)
0.5 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

This korean BBQ place was highly recommended to me when I looked up food in Palasiades Park. We got…read morehere around 7 pm on a Sunday night and had to wait about 20 mins for a table. The staff was friendly but they were definitely very busy. While waiting they do have an area that you can play old school video games and a section where you can buy candy for about $2. When we got seated - you order via an ipad. They had sets for pork and all the beef options were individually ordered. The sets do come with a stew and a steamed egg. We got the two pork option which included Pork Jowl and marinated pork - the meat itself was yummy. They also cook for the meat for you and they were fairly attentative about cooking the items for you but I will say since they were busy, the sever was busy running back and forth. They are very known for their sauce made of anchioves which I thought was just alright and not super special. Overall - it was an alright KBBQ place, I've definitely had better KBBQ places in New York. I also do wish they had beef set options instead of just pork options.

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So Kong Dong - Korean army stew

So Kong Dong

4.0(850 reviews)
1.7 mi
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Lots of food for only $25 pp -- even had leftovers to enjoy later…read more Ordered the galbi + assorted tofu soup combo. Galbi was seared well (not too much, but also not too little) and was marinated fine (I've had better, but really solid for the price). I loved the abundance of clams in the soup -- it really adds to the flavor. I also ordered the tteokbokki, though this was kind of a miss bc the sauce was too watery. Overall, solid place. Gorgeous interior. Nice ambience. Highly recommend.

I ordered the mild beef ramen, but it was definitely spicy, which was rough since I don't handle…read moreheat well. Otherwise, the food was just okay. The real problem was the service. Our waitress was nice enough when she took our order, but we never saw her again after that. We sat with empty water glasses until we finally flagged down a busser for refills. Meanwhile, the manager stood at the POS for about 15 minutes doing nothing. If a table clearly looks unhappy, with most of their food untouched, it would go a long way to stop by and ask if everything's okay. As far as I could tell, the only time the manager left his spot was to drop off checks and collect payment. He walked past our table three times while we were obviously done eating (one of us even gave up and went to wait in the car). When he finally brought the checks, he didn't ask if we wanted to box anything up. We had to ask for boxes ourselves, and he just dropped them off and left us to pour our ramen into them. Decent food, but the service made the whole experience frustrating

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