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Hojokban

4.5 (477 reviews)
PriceyKorean
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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HOJOK GALBI
Jamie L.

Hojokban has been on my list for such a long time, and I finally made it here! The restaurant is very small and intimate, which gives it a cozy feel. I will say, though, they were pretty stingy with the banchan. We were only given kimchi and sweet potato. Kkanpung Chicken - The flavor was on point! It had a nice little kick, although I definitely wouldn't have minded if it were spicier. The chicken was super crispy and juicy, so I really enjoyed this one. Octopus Tteokbokki - MUST ORDER! Easily one of my favorite dishes of the night. The sauce was sweet and paired so well with the baby octopus. I could've easily eaten the whole plate myself. Truffle Potato Pancake - This was really popular, but unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. I could barely taste the truffle and didn't think it was anything that special. It was pretty meh for me, so I'd skip this one. Hojok Galbi - The meat was very tender, but unfortunately, it was a little dry. It was a solid dish, but nothing that really blew me away. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back to try some of the other items on the menu!

PERILLA OIL NOODLE
Jude K.

I've been wanting to try Hojokban since they opened in LA but never got the chance. So when I was in New York, I figured it was the perfect time to visit the original location. The staff seemed very well trained and service was great. The grilled galbi, truffle potato pancake and noodles were all very good. The cucumber pickles were way too salty for me and the budae jjigae was pretty average. Overall, a good experience but I left feeling like modern Korean dining can be pushed much further than this.

Jenny W.

Love that this place is 24/7! Its a really great place to grab food after any concert at MetLife. Around a 20 minutes drive without traffic. The staff here are extremely nice and friendly even when its late into the night. The meat is super tender and flavorful. The rice cakes are chewy and amazing with the cheese. We ordered the big galbi plater for 4! Came out to be around $100. It was bigger than it looked

RAMYUN FRIED RICE
Prianka S.

Fantastic food. What really stood out was the octopus and ramyun fried rice even tho everything I had was tasty. The buckwheat noodles and fried chicken were good too. I will definitely be back!

KIMCHI FRIED RICE (L)
Gloria L.

Stopped in on a Friday without a reservation and was able to snag a seat! Casual vibes, great service. For starters I got the octopus tteokbokki. It was packed with flavor (AND SPICE!!!) and the octopus wasn't overcooked. I can't really handle spicy food, but this was good! The spice progresses as you eat, so I was only able to eat a little bit of it. I love the addition of the seaweed chips. The crunch adds the perfect texture contrast against the chewy. I also really appreciated the crunch of the cabbage. It could've easily been overcooked. The hojok galbi was perfectly tender and umami and the side salad was a nice touch. I do wish there was more galbi sauce, especially since I ordered a side of white rice to eat with it The banchan was simple, but delicious. I love sweet potato and kimchi

TRUFFLE POTATO PANCAKE
Tiffany L.

Made a reservation for an early dinner here and had a great time, although I didn't realize there is a 90 min time limit so we were a bit rushed towards the end of our meal. It's quite spacious inside (goes far back) and has a nice ambiance. The bathrooms also smell good. For four of us, we ordered: - Pear Enough mocktails (2/5) not a fan, weird after taste - Truffle Potato Pancake (4/5) not bad but not that flavorful - Octopus Tteokbokki (5/5) loved this - Hojok Galbi (4/5) also good but pretty expensive - Galbi Rice Bowl (4/5) not bad - Tiger Budae Jigae (4/5) not bad - Hotteok Ice Cream (5/5) so good

Lunch menu
Della S.

The flavors punch you in the face! A friend who regularly comes here said that everything on their menu is delicious. Unfortunately I didn't come with a big enough group to try everything, but I did get to try their kimchi fried rice ($17), perilla oil noodles ($18), and hojok galbi ($56) from their lunch menu. The meal came with a simple set of banchan-- some kimchi that had a good salty-sour balance, and an addicting sweet potato salad that was almost dessert-like. These banchan ended up pairing really well with everything we ordered, and we had to keep on asking for refills. I almost never order kimchi fried rice at a restaurant because it's something that I can make at home. However, I was glad I got to try it here. The bacon added so much smoky flavor and I was impressed at how chewy the rice kernels were. The perilla oil noodles were very refreshing. They came with a savory but light sauce. I really loved the combination of shallots, jalapenos, and seaweed that added so much texture and freshness to the dish. Finally, the galbi! Yum! The beef was so tender and the sauce almost reminded me of those microwave salisbury steak meals, but in the best way possible. The salad on the side was so good with the beef (+sweet potato salad = heaven). The chopped roasted peanuts added almost a Southeast Asian vibe to the dish. If I had to find something to complain about, I would say that the peppers on top weren't spicy enough.

May G.

This was such a delicious meal, that even my Mom and aunt approved!!! Truffle potato pancake -- def my fav! Fried slice of potato that isnt super oily and greasy with parmesan shavings and scallion toppings paired with truffle aioli. The bite was heavenly, i could easily finish one plate all by myself. Hojok galbi -- very tender with sauce thats not too overpowering, imo was on the lighter side and not too sweet. Loved that the dish also came with some greens and had a sweet and tangy dressing that also paired nicely with the galbi. Perilla oil noodles -- also very delicious, i personally rlly like the flavor of perilla seeds. I thought the noodles were cooked perfectly, im not the biggest fan of buckwheat noodles, but these noodles didnt stick together and was slightly on the harder side vs very chewy and sticky. I thought the dish would be spicy but surprisingly there was little to no spice. I thought this dish was so light and delicious. I know buckwheat noodles are meant to be eaten cold, but i wish it was served warm. Def coming back here again and reordering all 3 but also trying some of the other dishes; these were enough for a party of 3. Make sure to make a resy, it can get busy!

perilla oil noodle
Hailey C.

I would come back here just for the truffle potato pancake. It was exactly what I thought it would be. It was crispy and the truffle sauce was perfect. The perilla oil noodles were light and refreshing. Everything else was pretty average, but the presentation of the dishes was really nice.

Sweet potato & kimchi
Edwin S.

Um, yeah. This was everything it promised to be. Still a little early, but Hojokban is the number one contender for best meal of this trip, maybe this year? Too early to call. This place was on our radar after seeing that fried rice on socials. We went without a reservation, but I'd probably recommend getting a reservation ahead. It was a busy Saturday night. The hostess said our party of two would have to wait 45 minutes, turned out being less than 20. We knew ahead of time we wanted the Ramyun Fried Rice and Hojok Galbi, and that's exactly what we got. We were pleasantly surprised by the sweet potato and kimchi banchan starter. Highly recommend eating them together. The starch from the potato and the fermentiness of the kimchi is such a great combo. I'll just tell you right now; the Ramyun Fried Rice is worth the borderline gimmickyness of the presentation and easily the best thing we ate this night. It's rich, slightly fatty, a little spicy, and so addictive. Please order this. The Galbi is perfectly cooked. I could've used a little sprinkle of salt on top, but those little peppers sent it over the edge. Oh, and that little salad on the side? The dressing? I need a mason jar's worth to take back home to Florida. Go here.

Chelsea L.

Took my mom and sister here this time, and they were so impressed. We got the truffle potatoes which were super crunchy and cheesy. Loved that they included a separate dipping sauce here even though it's already drizzled on too. This did get pretty heavy after a while though and I kept wishing there was something a little sweet on it to balance out the flavors. The sweet potato mashed potato banchan this time was wonderful, perfectly smooth and sweet - we asked for 5 refills haha. We also got the fried eggplant which was crunchy and had a nice sweet sauce coated on, reminding me a bit of korean fried chicken. But the eggplant itself wasn't really seasoned/flavored so i might pass on that one next time. And ofc we had to get the galbi again. Spectacular, just as good as I remember!

OCTOPUS TTEOKBOKKI
Michelle C.

Brought a few friends here because it had been sitting on my must-try list for a while, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The hostess was incredibly sweet and welcoming, and the servers were attentive throughout the entire meal. The decor and ambiance felt elegant yet cozy, especially with the cute table lights that made the whole place feel extra intimate. Definitely a great spot for a date night dinner. We started with a few appetizers and drinks, and wow -- the beef tartare completely stole the show. We all unanimously agreed it was the best dish of the night and honestly set the bar incredibly high for everything that followed. The fried chicken and octopus rice cakes were also delicious. In addition, we ordered the galbi-jjim, soy-marinated crab (just one crab, by the way), and bibimbap. Of course, we ladies did family style just so we can try everything! Out of the entrees, the braised galbi-jjim was definitely the standout. Unfortunately, because the beef tartare impressed us so much, the rest of the dishes felt slightly short in comparison. Nonetheless, the meal was still very satisfying and we left absolutely stuffed. We skipped dessert this time, but there's definitely going to be a next visit because I already have my eye on their ice cream and tiramisu!

Megan C.

Came here to celebrate our anniversary and the food did not disappoint. The truffle potatoes are a MUST the flavor of them is so so good. Then we got the hojokban ribs and the noodle dish. The ribs were super tender and flavor and the noodle dish was nice and light! Everything paired together really well. The place itself is on the smaller side and tables are closer together. The service was good and food came out fast. It is on the more expensive side for the portion sizes so keep that in mind, but overall good experience

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I went today 12/31 for dinner and ordered their bossam which was not the garlic pork jowl as I was expecting. Do they no longer offer the pork jowl on the menu?

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