Sometimes those late night munchies just hit. On weekdays, their kitchen is open until around 1am,…read morewhich is pretty good since most places close earlier on weekdays vs. weekends. We shared their spicy rice cakes, fried dumplings, and popcorn chicken. Their popcorn chicken definitely has a kick to it, so heads up if you are sensitive to spice! Spicy rice cakes were good--satisfied my craving for them and the sauce was nice and thick and coated the rice cakes well. Fried dumplings were okay, but I would skip them next time. They get busy on the weekends! If you have a large group, call ahead to reserve tables and they can definitely accommodate (I've been here with a group of 26 people before LOL). They have call bells on the table so you can always get someone's attention if you need anything.

The ambiance here was great (pretty flowers and lights), the server was super friendly, the soju…read moreprices are perfect (2 for 1 deal!), but the food was very questionable. The menu is tiny. I wish I took a photo (I think someone else posted one), but the food options were slim. We got the army stew, stir fried pork, and french fries as well as 6 bottles of soju. The army stew had no flavor and the stir fried pork was sticky, burnt, and tasteless all at the same time. The french fries were also stale and had no salt. I love the decor of Pocha Pocha, and they honestly did mostly everything right. Next time I come, it will be for the alcohol and not the food.

Yuupduk is my go to place to get tteokbokki (rice cakes in spicy sauce). I believe they are a chain…read morefrom S. Korea, and they are known for their very spicy tteokbokki. The texture of the rice cakes are nice and chewy - more so than other restaurants. I used to get their namesake tteokbokki which can be made to be extra spicy. And when I say spicy, I mean really, really spicy. These days, I've been getting the rosé tteokbokki, which is much less spicy because of the addition of the cream. Unfortunately, they can't seem to make it very spicy (which was the original reason why I craved tteokbokki from here specifically), but the rosé tteokbokki is addictive in its own way. I always add an extra order of the sausage; they have a good snap and the flavor complements the tteokbokki very well. I've had the other dishes here before - the udon, mini kimbap, tuna rice balls, tempura, donkatsu, etc. Everything is pretty well done. The only dish that I do not like from here is the soondae, which is unfortunate because tteokbokki and soondae is such a classic Korean bunsik combo. But alas, I would not recommend getting that dish here. The flavor and the texture of the dish is not up to par with their other menu items.

I love Yupdduk's tteokbokki so I came again to introduce my friend to their food (I come to Yupdduk…read moreoften whenever I'm having a craving for tteokbokki haha). Please refer to my previous review for more thoughts. We came right at opening at 11:30 am on a Saturday and shared a large rose tteokbokki that was delicious as always. The rice cakes are tender and chewy & the sauce is as addictive as usual with its balance of savory umami, sweetness, and spice. I haven't had the large size tteokbokki in awhile as I usually come alone & get the small size but the large size is a great option for when you eat with someone else. My friend really liked the tteokbokki as well, I'm glad to convert another person to be a Yupdduk fan ;) We also ordered the kimari/gimmari/deep fried seaweed rolls filled with glass noodles. It's my first time having this dish and this was also very tasty. The glass noodles inside are well seasoned and savory & the deep fried seaweed is nice and crispy. It's a great appetizer to pair with tteokbokki! The music they play is always nice and chill & usually the restaurant isn't very crowded. There's wifi as well! It's a very casual place and great place to grab food with friends. I once again, highly recommend Yupdduk!

I came for a late lunch so it was empty and we got all the attention. Food was so good! Our friends…read moreloves the pajeon and the wait staff did a great job cooking the dakgalbi. Would def come back.

If you're looking for a cozy Korean spot, this is worth checking out! The atmosphere was warm and…read morecomfortable, and our waitress was very friendly and welcoming. We ordered the Dak Galbi for two (just a heads up--you have to order a minimum of two servings). "Dak" means chicken in Korean, and they cook everything fresh right at your table. The staff member prepared it perfectly, and it was fun watching the whole process. My daughter ordered the pork cutlet, which she really enjoyed. The Dak Galbi itself was flavorful and delicious, but I made the mistake of ordering it spicy. It was good at first, but after a while it became a little too spicy for me! Next time, I'll definitely go with the mild version. Overall, great food, friendly service, and a nice dining experience. I'd definitely come back!

The menu was a bit confusing. Turns out with the set menu, it was for 2, so double the price…read more However, one of our diners just ordered the same thing on the regular menu and had the exact same main entree and banchan. I appreciated the ceramic cups for tea. Service was haphazardly spaced and English was a barrier. The food was okay.

This place a large variety of specials one can select from. Don't fall for the trap, you have to…read morebuy 2 to get the special price. You are better off ordering individual items from the menu. If you are looking for a particular fish ask before ordering. We wanted Mackerels and they substituted croackers. The service was okay. The food came out relatively fast. Too bad there was a communication gap with the server. Couldn't explain which items went with which dish.... The place was large enough to accommodate a large crowd. Lots of tables.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 5…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 8 Overall: 7 I love Korean soup shops. This is another one of the better options in Murray Hill area. Been here a few times and mostly enjoyed all my visits. They are solid all around. Here is what we had yesterday. Haemil Pajeon (8/10) - I enjoyed this seafood pancake more than I expected. It could use a little more crispiness and crunch, the flavors were good and you can taste the shrimp and squid even though they appeared to be minimal. Soon Dae Guk - (8/10) One of my favorite Korean soups and the reason why we came. The soup felt under seasoned, though nothing a little salt can't fix. The blood sausage has a really good texture and not grimy at all. However, the sliced pork in the broth was just okay. Gamja Tang (8/10) - This spicy pork rib soup w/ potato was surprisingly good, though I would have preferred more veggies like the version at Geo Si Gi. I still quite enjoyed it and love the tender pork. Seolleong Tang (8.5/10) - This beef broth was the best item we had imho. Such a rich flavor from slow simmered beef. Plenty of noodles and maybe the best brisket I had in soup ever. The issue for me is that the server only gave us salt and didn't give us any scallions for this soup. In the past, I have ordered their Jokbal and Bossam, which were both excellent too. Next time I'll come try their Queen of Kalbi Soup. Looked amazing on the table next to us. Also, the restaurant doesn't give a ton of banchan, but the fish cake is my favorite version in all of NYC. One quick note, our server does do his job, but you can feel his annoyance at every one of our requests. Not like we were asking for anything special, just things like bowls for sharing and replacement of banchan that we finished. Hopefully it's just a bad day and service improves on my next visit.

Terrific spot for homey Korean meals! I was craving some seoullangtang, but my group wanted more…read moreoptions. Tosocchon, thankfully, had it all. We each ordered our own stews (all about ~$20) and some shareables: SEOULLANGTANG (OX BONE SOUP): I was skeptical about this, because of the reviews at the other location. Went forward with it mainly because I was violently craving seoullangtang. This soup hit the spot though! There was a hefty amount of brisket and noodles, while the broth was silky and rich with collagen. Salt and pepper are provided on the side to season to your liking. BOSSAM: Very tender and succulent pork belly! The meat fell right off as soon as I picked it up. They gave a generous serving for what it's worth. We couldn't even finish it between 3 people. They also provide a separate serving of kimchi (in addition to the kimchi banchan) to wrap the bossam in. SOONDAE: One of the best soondaes I've had in a while. These blood sausages were thick and packed with vermicelli and whatever else they add in the mixture. I was still thinking about this soondae the following week. HANGOVER SOUP: I didn't try this, but my boyfriend said you could hold off on this, because it was mainly bean sprouts. I love a one-stop shop that excels in all their dishes! Perfect for those who are indecisive.

I believe they changed the menu since it is no longer selling kimbap or tteokbokki, but gukbap…read more(soup rice). The owner was super nice and friendly, she refilled my radish kimchi before I even finished them all. She also made the sweet potato jeon fresh, one of the best jeon I ever had. She kept offering small detailed things that helps me enjoy my meal better, like a small bowl and a spoon for me to scoop the soup out of the hot stone bowl, moving my bowls / food closer to me etc. It truly feels like eating at my grandmother's place. I like how they are not heavy in seasoning, but let me do the seasoning myself. It is perfect when I want something simple and comforting.

I'm not even sure if this place is still called Nawabari - it had more of a Korean/Japanese fusion…read moremenu when they first started, but more recently the signage and menu has shifted Korean corresponding with the the neighborhood demographic. The remarkable thing about this place is their absolutely huge kimbap! I didn't have a ruler but I estimate the circumference is 3.5-4 inches. These are the largest kimbap I ever put in my mouth. They are not overly riced and filled with fresh ingredients with good flavor. We also had the Spicy tteokbokki for 2 and it had a good flavor and nice spice. I am not the biggest tteokbokki fan, but I enjoyed this. There were leftovers which I had the next day and it doesn't keep that well. The texture is not the same the next day.

Yedon is one of those places that keeps things incredibly simple - they serve just one thing: pork…read morekatsu (donkatsu). There's no overthinking and no real decisions to make, which is part of the appeal. You start with a comforting cream soup, then the Korean-style pork cutlet comes out golden and crispy. It's served with a full spread of simple sides - two baby scoops of rice, corn, yellow pickled radish, cucumbers, beans, cabbage salad, mini rice cakes, and a slice of orange. The space itself is simple and homey. It's quiet and not fancy at all, but that's kind of the point. It's a family-run spot focused on doing one thing well rather than trying to be everything. If you're someone who gets stuck deciding what to order, this place makes it easy!

They sell one thing here its Korean Family Restaurant Style Donkatsu. Theres cream soup to start…read moreand then a platter w donkatsu plus sides like veggies, corns, rice. The food comes out super fast and is really delicious and nostalgic. The only downside is it was fairly cold in the restaurant.

Wow - my sister and I enjoyed ourselves so Much at this…read morerestaurant: Pork stir fry with kimchee was delicious; pork belly with aged raw skate - comfort of pork belly combined with uniquely exotic preserved skate must try for the adventurous (recommend cutting skate licensing halo and eat with kimchee, raw garlic and spicy green pepper) First time had Lettuce Stems bunchun was delicious and crunchy - Koreans truly don't waste any part of the plant! Small intimate restaurant with Hubert helpful waitress. A definite recommendation from a Korean!

TLDR: A new gukbap spot on 154th. Only had the pork gomtang but would come back to try other…read morethings. I had driven by this and wanted to check it out. Got the pork gomtang, came out piping hot with a LOT of pork. The cuts are on the larger side and a mixture of lean and fatty cuts. The broth you'll need to season yourself with either salt, fermented shrimp or spicy paste. Glass noodles inside and lots of meat if you're into that. I prefer it already seasoned but that's just my own preference. The banchan was very good - would come back to try other dishes.