Being in Leonia for a few days, having been told the neighborhood was mostly Korean, and having loved in Korea for 3 months a couple years ago, I indeed was willing to have Korean barbecue, my favorite Korean food I searched online and Honey Pig looked like the best option And I can now confirm it was a great idea First when I entered I liked the style, with a main room but also private ones, with changhoji (translucent doors made from mulberry paper pasted onto wooden lattice frames), and the tables with the typical hole to hold barbecue grill I had hot barley tea, seafood pancake as a starter, and as a main Kobe beef brisket, which came with steamed egg, lettuce, kimchi, seasoned spinach, seasoned bean sprouts, braised black beans, seasoned shredded radish, ssamjang (dipping sauce)... It was very good and filling And while a bit spicy (it has to, otherwise it wouldn't be Korean BBQ), it was definitely not as spicy as in Korea, which was very welcome for me, so don't worry if you're rather sensitive to spiciness Plus the seafood pancake was incredibly soft, another must try in my opinion Definitely the whole order could have been enough for two (I actually left half the pancake to to) And the hot barley tea Also, staff was well efficient Definitely recommended! Kamsahamnida read more

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I went to honey pig I'll start by saying that I kept my composure I was black, and my friend was Hispanic. We sat at the table close to the front. It was about 6:30 p.m. We ordered and within 5 minutes we were asked to move to a closed off part of the restaurant which was out of thevdight of the other patrons. Tell me what do you think, I think they are better off putting a sign outside of their establishment that says ; "No minorities " They however did not ask the 2 white men to move. I kept my composure, I probably did not need to be on broad Avenue with a bunch of Koreans that clearly do not like minorities. the I don't like their either. Oh yeah, the review If you like over priced ribeye or pork go to Honey Pig . The food is nothing to write home about; it is like the people , bland. read more

Honey Pig !! The best place for pork belly Korean style. They do have other meat selection but we always. always. Get the pork belly. Ask for Berkshire pork belly (sometimes they don't) Slowly grilled. Not too crispy. Personal preference yes, but we like our pork belly cooked not too crispy. Their side dishes are really tasty too. The highlight is the fried rice after the bbq. A must get !!!!!! read more

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Decent pork and galbi KBBQ, quality of the meat is great, but I did find it to be not as tender as I would hope for. I was particularly impressed with the banchan, and especially the soups/stews! read more

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Decent restaurant for korean bbq. They have some options that others don't have, such as gae-jang and duck. They make you fried rice which is good. This is a typical Korean pork bbq place but it's a bit expansive. You can get better quality or even charcoal bbq pit elsewhere for similar price with better vibe. read more

Honey Pig - Pork belly and duck - Korean Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

We ordered delivery from here once, but this time decided to come for a visit because we were craving galbi (marinated short rib). We ordered galbi, wagyu brisket, spicy squid with udon and galbi jjim (braised short rib stew) and wow was that so freaking good. Everything was delicious I'm not even joking. High quality and very good taste all around. This was my first time having galbi jjim and I am definitely coming back. It's got a sweetness to it with a little bit of a kick. Really great depth and the short rib was so soft. Amazing meal with really great service read more

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Just land at Newark and stumbled across this restaurant. The staff quickly seated all 10 of us. They first served the complimentary tofu, kimchi, pickled veggies. I had the dumpling soup, which was spot on because I was feeling a little under the weather. Others had the spicy beef soup, short ribs soup, bibimbop, and fish. The food is so good!! We were surprised to get such good food for such a reasonable price. The only slightly negative is the we asked for separate checks but instead the split the bill evenly into 2 checks. When we explained the 2 people were on one order, they quickly fixed the mistake. read more

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BYOB (this is def a plus) Went on a Tuesday night around 7. Place was packed but it's not a huge space. But still packed. Surrounded by 3 tables of at least 4 or more in a party and one table with a party of 2. For meats ordered thick pork belly and marinated short ribs (galbi) Portions seem smaller than my fav taste 1080 but wanted to try something else Service was slow and unfortunately bad. I wanted to like this place cus it seems more like a mom and pop shop... Tried getting the waiters attention for awhile... she kept going back and forth to the two bigger tables in front of me. It's not like they asked for her but I know she was making rice for one table and the other. And the other waiter was busy helping the table behind me. It's fine if they're busy cus at least we got our meat and it was on the grill. Our waiter came and checked when the meat was on the grill which I'm thankful for.. anyway.. I noticed all the tables around us got steamed egg and soybean soup. The two tables in front were there before and they seemed to get continuous service which I get cus they seemed to order a lot... but the tables behind me came after and ordered after but got their steamed egg and soup before me. I was getting a little annoyed because it's one thing to be behind but it's another to help all the tables and give them service and not us.. Couldn't get anyones attention and we wanted to cook the marinated short rib so we put the meat on the grill and another waiter comes and stops us and takes it off cus they need to wipe the grill a little.. so I ask her why we aren't getting service and i told her how I felt like we were being pushed aside and ignored... she made things soooo much better. Quickly apologized and said let me go check because you should have gotten it. Comes back and said the kitchen forgot and is making it now. I think that's weird cus as soon as it was ready we should've gotten it and I don't think it's the kitchen fault but she was really nice and then she cleaned the grill and cooked our meat for us and was just really kind. I just expected to have better service but unfortunately didn't. Might try again to see and if it's the same then I'll just go elsewhere. Def an older crowd. Loved the pickled radish and this other pickled thing they had :) when I asked for more they gave us a lot! Also would try the fried rice cus it looked so good but we weren't really given the option cus we had the pork belly cooked first... Hopefully service is better for others read more

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Finally found a favorite Korean restaurant in my town! Pork belly was so good with cold noodles and fried rice at the end!! Service was very nice and welcoming. We didn't order any rice but highly recommend for fried rice when to finish up the meal. It was so good and I will be returning :) read more

Honey Pig - Korean Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

Very authentic Korean, no frills kind of restaurant. No music, no overly talkative waiters etc. You can BYOB and there's a liquor store next door. We bought some soju to go with our meal. When you ask for a table, they'll ask if you're getting BBQ or traditional. You get to cook the meat on your table. We didn't do the BBQ this time but it smelled delicious. Food was on the salty side, it wasn't the best yookgaejang I've had. The squid stir fry was better. Portions are HUGE. I'd recommend ordering less than the number in your party and just sharing everything. Side dishes are tasty! And you can get a refill on them. Come with a Korean friend if you can, it'll be easier to order and translate the menu. read more

Honey Pig - Korean Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

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I would have to say good, not great. We had BBQ duck and some other meats and they were just oK. The biggest issues was the attitude of the waitresses. Zero interaction with customers and made us feel unwelcome. Please guys, get some friendlier waitresses or train these waitresses what a smile and customer service is all about! read more

samgyeobsal was so so fire. when it was done they put kimchi on the grill, which i had never had before but absolutely need to have again

First time coming here and it was great! I wasn't the one who ordered, but we had an array of the meats that was delicious. The meat was not only good, but the side dishes was tasty. I liked that they had garlic, lettuce and the pickled radish to enjoy with the meat. The side with scallions had a lot of flavor and they gave it to us every time we asked. read more

Honey Pig - Pork and kimchi - Korean Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

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Since relocating to the east coast during the pandemic, good Korean BBQ has been difficult to find. There seems to be multiple "Honey Pig" restaurants and they may not be connected to one another so I'm not sure whether to compare them to the ones I've been to on the west coast. This restaurant was absolutely fantastic. Perhaps I caught them on a particularly good Friday evening, but this was by far one of the best Korean BBQ experiences I've had in my life, and I've eaten a ridiculous amount of it to date (25+ years, 50+ restaurants, and counting), hauled around to various Southern California joints by my Korean colleagues. I haven't found a place in Connecticut yet, but we made a trip out to New Jersey and stayed near this place. We ordered a $106 set that came with prime brisket, short rib, and steak, gyeranjjim (steamed egg), and many banchan (side dishes) including excellent kimchi, and it was more than enough for four of us. The dipping sauces complemented the meats wonderfully, and the meat did not disappoint. The brisket and short rib were incredibly tasty, and the steak had a flavor and richness that put it over the top. Service was attentive and superb throughout the evening. We're definitely coming back! And some hints for those of you who haven't eaten at places like this before: 1. If the hostess tells you the wait is going to be too long, go somewhere else. They're trying to save you some disappointment. They know how long it takes people to eat this stuff, and if the restaurant is completely full and there's a long line, chances are you'll wait and not get to eat, and that sucks. 2. OF COURSE you cook your own meat at the table! That's literally the entire experience of Korean BBQ! If you can't handle this, go away...I'm sure there's a Steakback Outhouse that will suit your limited culinary demands. read more

Honey Pig - The steak and short rib, minus the brisket (which we already ate), plus asparagus which was great. - Korean Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

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I came by with a group of friends and we were seated in the private party room by the entrance. It wasn't busy when we came by for lunch on a weekend so we were seated immediately. The staff were friendly and very attentive to us for the entire meal. The meal was served with a ton of banchan side dishes () which were all delicious. We also got soup and steamed egg, which as staples in Korean BBQ. We honestly could have filled up on just the banchan. We ordered 2 orders of the raw marinated crab ( ) which was delicious. This dish can be a little polarizing but is an absolute favorite for many Koreans. It's difficult to find this dish in the States so I was happy to see this here. Their version is also very delicious but salty (as is traditional) so make sure to have it with some rice! We also ordered 10 servings of their duck BBQ which came with fried kimchi. The food was delicious and we even got kimchi fried rice with our leftovers at the end of the meal. Highly recommend the food here as it was all amazing. Note that they do not sell alcohol here but you can bring your own drinks from outside and request glasses from them. There is no cork fee. read more

Honey Pig - Duck BBQ () - Korean Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

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Delicious KBBQ in a super laid back setting. BYOB with a liquor store on the corner. Staff is friendly and the food is always amazing and reasonably priced. Don't miss the dumpling platter! read more

Loved their Korean bbq. Everything was clean and the staff was really friendly. Came with some family friends that never had Korean food and they were so impressed. The atmosphere was really nice read more

My latest addition to the list I must go. I became a fan of this place as new owner took over. I can start to notice from the Banchan(Korean side dish come standard). They taste fanaminal and very traditionally done. Most of all, food comes very generous portion. Apparently they are currently having a promotion of buy 2 portion pork belly, you get extra 1 portion for free. I enjoy their food and definitely visit there more often. read more

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Great food, great service, great, homey feel! The quality is excellent. Would recommend to anyone!

I found my new favorite spot. I had the beef short rib soup. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of food and the quality. It comes with white rice, and a bunch of sides to accompany your soup. Large portion of soup, in a bucket literally. Delicious! read more

Probably the most horrible customer service I've ever experienced. My wife and I walk in with our daughter and nothing happens (restaurant is empty, aside from 5 staff). Finally we had to ask to be seated and they sit us at a table but don't give any welcome or intro to the menu or anything customer service oriented that you normally experience at restaurants. Not even a smile the whole time we were there. We sit at the table and no one asks to take our order for over 10 minutes and the staff is just in a back table eating. We eventually decided to just leave because it's not a very welcoming environment overall and we didn't feel like they wanted our business (I've also heard rumors of racism against non-Koreans, but I wanted to give them a chance. They failed miserably.). It's as if they are bothered by having customers in the restaurant. I definitely DO NOT recommend this place to anyone! If I could give it a 0, I would. read more

I m been going there for years, Food is hight quality. Pork belly is my favorite dish. So is grilled kitchen. The owner always makes sure everything is great. This place is a gem. BUT THEY DONT SERVE ALCOHAL I ALWAYS BRING MY OWN. The place is also cleannnnnnnnn Thank you Honey Pig read more

One of my favorite place for BBQ~ I've had honey pig in Vegas and LA! Both very delicious!

Still drooling over how good Honey Pig's KBBQ was. I got the prime beef which melted in my mouth I can cry. Pork belly was so good, Im still shook how there are so many kbbq spots in the area but the meat here tastes so different. Side dishes were also very good, especially their kimchi. I paid $20 for a huge container of kimchi to take home because it was amazing. Definitely my new go to spot for korean bbq. Staff was punctual and very accommodating, thank you Honey Pig! read more

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Excellent service. Premium AYCE meats . Friendly atmosphere . Conveniently located. Highly recommended. read more

Warning !! Lady in the restaurant said my card was not working. So, I gave her another card and went through. A few days later I found both cards were charged. So, I called them to refund on the first card she said not working. So far she sound it's not easy to do. Really? After several call with her, I told her I would call credit card company to get refund. Update - while I was calling cc, she texted me she could refund if I gave her my credit card number. Really?!! She could have said that when I made first call for double charges. It's clear she didn't want to refund from the beginning. read more

You know you're in trouble when a korean restaurant is almost empty during Sunday lunch. We didn't get korean bbq and I feel like they are known for that. We had gamjahtang and some sort of galbitang. It was terrible, it was so bland. Worst gamjahtang I have ever had. Side dishes were bad too. read more

The food was great and the service was even better. It's my new favorite Korean food place. We had raw marinated crab, dwenjang jjigae, galbi tang, wooguhji galbi tang, samgyupsal moogeunji jjim, and we loved every dish. Highly highly recommend. The wait staff was so pleasantly kind. Our elderly relative asked for her half eaten rice to be packed to take home, and the waitress said she wouldn't pack it because it was half eaten. She said she would give her a new container of rice instead! And she said all of this with kindness and patience, and with no hint of annoyance (a reception we've gotten in other Korean restaurants). read more

Some of the best Korean restaurants in NJ surrounds Leonia, but Honey Pig stands out nevertheless. the BBQ meat are quality and tender, the beef bone soup flavorful, the kimchi fresh, and the price fair. Order any dish on the well-curated menu and you would be impressed. Don't be intimidated by the all-Korean menu--give them a call and ask for some recommendations. You will certainly come back for more. read more

Had a take out last night and really enjoyed the food. The budae JJigae tasted so good, as well as the stone octopus pork mixed stone pot bibimbap! Ingredient tastes fresh and even the side dishes were all good too! Definitely recommend!!! Best Korean food in Leonia! read more

Wife and I had the spicy chicken over rice and soy pickled crabs. They were really good, generous portions and pickled crab was really fresh. Side dishes were really good too. We will definitely be going back and can't wait to try the other items on the menu. read more

Good service, good food and good price. They are having 2+1 pork belly promotion for grand opening (totally worth it). Plenty of parking outside. Good side dishes. Will visit again! read more

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The most authentic Korean BBQ and more and more. If you're crazy about spicy food, I highly recommend the fish soup there. kkk

I ordered the fish cutlet and the korean army stew (budae jiggae) and hands down best food I've had!!! There's not a lot of places that do fish cutlet and it was very fresh and crispy. The tartar sauce tasted homemade and not store bought. The army stew was a generous portion and you really get your money's worth. Definitely check this place out if you haven't already! read more

This restaurant is now our favorite Korean restaurant. Previously we ordered Galchi Jorim at other nearby restaurant. And they raised the price recently. This restaurant charges reasonable price and quality of the food is better than others. Service is always good. We have tried other entries and was real good. This restaurant is one of best around here. There were always parking spaces in front of the restaurant. 2 hour free. Enough time for us. read more

Not the honey pig chain you think it is. This is a family owned business NOT the chain restaurant. The food is def. over priced. $36 for abt 12 slices of thin pork belly. Stakes are over priced as well. Maybe cause most ppl don't tip and they grill it for you, so they put the "tip" into the menu item. Service is friendly and approachable. She didn't have the mask on when we came in. So if that's a deal breaker you shouldn't come. Good service, okay food(maybe less inv turnover due to pandemic) read more

I tried Korean BBQ for the first time and I am so happy I did it at Honey Pig! It was such a delicious experience I enjoyed everything I ordered. I tried the fish cutlet, pork cutlet, galbi and the marinated galbi. Absolutely exquisite. I've been craving it every day and I cannot wait to return. I recommend 20/10 it is a MUST!!!! It is mouth watering good and each order comes with an abundance of side dishes. It is so worth it. read more

Honey Pig - So delicious!!! - Korean Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

Made a reservation, but the table wasn't ready. We had to wait for 20 minutes unfortunately. Other than that, the food was good.

This place is a hidden treasure We got the pork belly which was super crispy and juicy! The marinated crab and side dishes were really appetizing and flavorful. The price was super nice especially with the 2+1 combo promotion. We left so full we didn't even get to order the pan fried rice at the end. Definitely will come back for that next time! Overall the customer service, atmosphere, and food was amazing! read more

Honey Pig - Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

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Incredibly rude and offensive hostess. We came in at 7 on a Saturday asking for a table. We were told there's a long wait so asked to put our names down. The response was that we shouldn't bother waiting. I said that it's fine if it's an hour or longer wait, but the hostess looked at us again and said it's better if you leave. Honestly can't tell if it's a race thing or something else... others be warned read more