Seoul Galbi has been one of my favorite Korean BBQ restaurants. Remotely located(a single building…read moreof its own)in Paramus, NJ, it always allows for a moment of relaxation whenever I visit here. Not so busy during weekdays or lunch time, but you may need to wait for a while for Saturday or Sunday dinner. Marinated Galbi and Rib-eye Steak are always solid choice, paired with lots of side dishes including doenjang/kimchi jjige and steamed egg. The service (specifically the larger dining area on the left) is superb. My family routinely has been visiting once a month for the past couple of years. Recently (Q1 in 2024), some meats were not as good as before, but I hope it was just one or two bad timing/ either not-enough marinated meat or quality of beef. Will visit again soon and I hope I can write a 5-star review next time.

For a restaurant named after Korean BBQ, I'm slightly ashamed to admit I've never tried their…read moremeats. That said, this restaurant is one of few decent Korean spots outside of Fort Lee and Palisades Park. As such, it's become a return spot for our family members who live fairly local. As soon as you sit down, the default beverage offered is warm barley tea (which is much appreciated during those colder winter visits). The banchan, or side dishes, are few but a little more robust here than other Korean restaurants. During my last visit, we were given plates of standard kimchi, sprouts, and seasoned broccoli. I was also surprised to find pumpkin-egg salad, soy marinated lotus root, and soy-marinated ribeye pieces. The offerings change a little from visit to visit, but they're always decent to downright delicious. While I've not been wowed by anything from the menu, I've found most of the meals to be predictable. Hot stone bibimbap is my regular order, and I love the different proteins they offer here for mixed rice dishes. For those curious about the barbecue but unwilling to pay the high sticker price for a full entree, you can try the galbi, bulgogi, and spicy pork atop a bibimbap. During my last visit, I was delighted by the salmon hot stone bibimbap, which came with a great teriyaki marinade. My regular complaint with Seoul Galbi's bibimbap is that the hot stone has never gotten hot enough for my rice to char and crisp (which is arguably the best part of ordering it on a hot stone. Otherwise, why else would one pay the elevated prices?). When it comes to decor and ambiance, the restaurant is fairly no frills. As far as service goes, the waitresses have always been quick - quick to order, quick to serve, and quick to refill glasses (or, when asked, the side dishes). I also appreciate how slow they are to deliver the check, allowing conversations to linger. When my family and I came with a cake for a family member, the auntie serving our table not only came by with extra plates and silverware, she clapped and sang the 'Happy Birthday' song as boisterously as we.

Small little Korean spot that i come to grab Bibimbap here and there. They have a good food menu to…read morechoose from that I have still yet to try! Will definitely stop by to start trying new things. Food: 8/10 Bibimbap flavors were good but wish it has a bit more meat. Service: 8.5/10 I did receive my order wrong the last time i went so i had to wait a bit longer.

This review is all about the kale and spinach dumplings. To be clear the people in my party are…read moremeat eaters. We generally prefer meat dumplings to veggie ones. But all three of us agreed that these kale and spinach dumplings are fantastic, and we preferred them to the beef dumplings - which were themselves very, very good. The veggie were just THAT good! So if you are adventurous, try these for a change. You won't be disappointed.

Authentic Korean food with stellar service! Food always comes out piping hot and freshly made…read more Ample intimate seating makes for a cozy experience, they are also BYOB , in my opinion they have one of the best kimchi's! Today I had their seafood tofu soup which is packed with umami, mild spice flavors! Their shrimp stirfry with vegetables is a 10/10, hearty portions and tasty food!

As good as Korean food gets ... ANYWHERE…read more We strolled into this unassuming, small and relatively quiet Korean restaurant on a nice summer Saturday evening. The restaurant is located diagonal of the Whole Foods in Ridgewood and with all of the attention paid to the super market, it's quite easy to miss the small strip that Hama is part of. When we first walked in around 5:30pm, there was 1 couple dining inside and, by the time we left, there were only 2 tables occupied other than ours, so foot traffic was unsurprisingly (and surprisingly based on the food) super duper light. The menu had all of the Korean classics - Japchae/noodles, bibimbaps and tofu stews. To start we ordered the Beef Baos (2pcs) and Seafood Pancake (4 pcs). First, we thought we might have ordered 1 appetizer too many with the baos, but this might have been the BEST thing we ordered! Beef was tender, delicious and plentiful within the baos. The Seafood Pancake was good too and a solid pick if you're seeking a simple appetizer. For entrees, we got the Seafood Tofu with Clam, Mussel, Shrimp and Stir-Fried Vermicelli Noodles with Beef. The Seafood Tofu came out piping, boiling, bubbling hot and was served with a side of white rice. It was excellent. Some of the best stew tofu I've ever, ever, ever had. The Japchae/vermicelli noodles with beef was delicious too - specifically, the beef was very flavorful and tender like the beef for the baos. It seems Hama is seriously underappreciated in the neighborhood and that's a shame for them, but a big win for diners like us who love finding those gems. The flavors are excellent here and this place should be swarming with people. We will absolutely be returning soon.

Had lunch today at So Gong Dong Tofu & BBQ in their Hackensack, NJ location…read more Inside is pretty spacious with lots of seating. The establishment has a very calm atmosphere, with a clean modern ambiance perfect for casual dining. Ambiance rate 7/10. To start off, they give an array of bottomless Korean side dishes like fish cake, kimchi, and radish which I enjoyed. My friend and I ordered... 1. Seafood Pancake: This appetizer was incredibly delicious! The variety of seafood incorporated into this soft Asian style savory pancake made it very flavorful! Rate 9/10. 2. Beef Tofu Stew: This had beef, kalguksu, and tofu at a regular spice level. This dish was average, nothing special. I enjoyed the tender beef. This dish tastes very heavy of tofu, even from a sip of the stew. Therefore, if you're a big fan of tofu, this dish is for you! Rate 6/10. 3. Pork Bulgogi Bento Box: I was satisfied with this box due to all the different kinds of foods included in it, such as miso soup, pork bulgogi, tempuras, japchae, salad, and rice. Overall, it was delicious and filling! However, the pork bulgogi wasn't too flavorful, or that spicy like advertised, and it was really oily. Rate 7/10. The service was very quick, and although our waiter was helpful, he didn't seem that friendly. For example, if I asked for more napkins, he would seem annoyed. Service/staff rate 5/10. Overall, this place is a nice spot to enjoy casual Korean food. However, I wouldn't come back here again because of the mediocrity of the dishes, and limited menu selection.

Stopped by the Hackensack SGD location and never been more happier! I am a huge fan of SGD as I've…read morebeen to the Hartsdale location. I love their tofu and galbi and always crave it. This SGD was on our way to Ikea in Paramus and we stopped by for lunch. First when we walked in the server saw us coming with our baby stroller and already lead us to a nice table where we were able to park our baby in a good location next to the window. I felt she was already attentive! We went on a weekday and it was not too busy. The menu here was slightly different, they offered extra noodle dishes that I had not seen in the other SGD location! But it didn't matter to me, because I was only craving galbi. So we ordered the galbi and hubby got the tofu stew with beef and kimchi, which he declared was the best! Overall loved this location. Good service and very clean.

A very cute little mom and pop Korean restaurant. Very limited seating, around 5 tables, which can…read morefill up. There is parking in a lot next to the restaurant. It seems like they only really have two people on staff, so be patient! The staff is very nice and try their best. But especially if three or more tables are filled - food will take awhile to arrive. The menu has a lot of standard Korean fare - Korean pancakes, bibimbops, noodle soups (black bean noodles, jjampong, kalguksu) and stews (galbi tang, bulgogi stew). The seafood pancake has more veggies and seafood than pancake. I've had the galbi tang twice, which is also hearty and packed with a lot of goodies. Worth a trip if you happen to be wandering around the Tenafly area. We will likely be back.

Overall 4.5/5…read more Always wanted to try this new mom n pop shop! And they did not disappoint - seafood pancake 5/5: amazingly crispy and packed with seafood so every bite you either get a octopus or shrimp which is delicious!! - brisket jjamppong 4.5/5: something different never had brisket style but the broth was great and garlicky. Noodles was also cooked perfectly - galbi tang 4/5: had better, the broth was did not hit the umami and seemed like it still had some impurities. The meat portion was smaller scale but it was soooo tender and juicy that it fell right off the bone

The H Mart in Paramus is pretty tight on space and quite small, but I was surprised they managed to…read morefit in a small food court. I tried a quick bite of their stir-fried udon. It was decent if you're hungry, but nothing special that I'd go back for. Convenient if you're in a hurry.

This is a great alternative to a mall food court. There are…read morearound five places to order from in the market. The hot stone bibimbap and croffle were delicious. Makes me want to try what they have at the American Dream H Mart food court.

Every year on New Year's Day, my friend and I meet up for lunch since we are the only ones in NJ…read more It's always an Asian restaurant since they're typically the only ones who are open. Neither of us tried the Moon yet so we decided to check it out. I was able to easily make a reservation via Yelp for 6 people for 12:30 (4 adults + 2 toddlers). For the most part, we already knew what we wanted to order, so we placed an order for the BBQ items and hot pot meats first. Only the meats are the items you need to order. Everything else, you grab at the buffet - including seafood, fish balls, veggies, and noodles. The BBQ items are just okay, but that tends to be the case with you have hot pot + BBQ. The hot pot beef was good but the lamb was super gamey, which turned my broth into a gamey lamb flavor, making everything else I cooked in there have a trace of that too. Bottom line - skip the lamb. As for the buffet, they have a lot of options. Aside from the typical hot pot items, they also have some Korean dishes like kimbap, japchae, kimchi, as well as some fried items. I don't think I liked the Moon enough for a return trip. It's also slightly pricier than other hot pot + KBBQ spots, so I think I'll check out some of the other ones next time.

I took my sister here for her birthday to give the place a try. It's a fairly typical Korean BBQ…read moreand hot pot spot. All the ingredients are laid out buffet-style for you to grab and bring back to your table. Each person gets their own small hot pot, but there's only one grill per table--which is pretty standard anyway. You can also help yourself to the sauces. They offer the usual selection of meats, vegetables, and some seafood, similar to what you'd find at most hot pot places. The service was good, and the décor is very modern. I heard it used to be a different restaurant before being converted. There's plenty of parking since it's in a shopping area, and it's close to the GWB in Hackensack, making it an easy stop for New Yorkers. Overall, it's on the pricey side, like most Korean hot pot places. I'd come back for special occasions, but not as an everyday spot.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Filling, solid fast Korean food ++++ Beef K-BBQ Box and LA Galbi Box both came with a small portion of glass noodles, salad, egg and meets (beef / galbi) on top of rice and they were pretty good. The beef and galbi were flavorful, glass noodles were tasty and the portion of food was fair for the prices. K-BBQ Box was a bit cheaper at $10.99, while the LA Galbi was $14.99. + Menu is relatively simple as they serve either box entrees or tofu soups. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Not much as this vendor's menu is simple and straightforward. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Unfortunately, not many customers at Paramus Park's food court visit this vendor as most flock to Chick-Fil A, but KBBQ Box is definitely worth a try if you're bored of the other options.

- Korean fast-food vendor inside Paramus Park mall food court offering pre-cooked ingredients for…read morequick takeout - Surprisingly quiet on a Friday evening during dinner - Good sized combo boxes--each comes with white rice, japchae noodles, side salad, small piece of omelet, and your choice of meat; BBQ beef bulgogi box had a decent portion of meat, but the LA galbi was a bit disappointing with more bone than meat - Decent flavor, but lacking freshness--meats could've used a bit more heat; rice was slightly soggy; omelet and japchae were served cold (perhaps intentional, but I prefer them warm); boxes come with sauce and salad dressing on the side - Service could improve--staff didn't greet us when we approached and only acknowledged us once we signaled we were ready to order - Overall--solid food court option for a quick Korean fix; fairly priced for the quality and portion size offered

Lemme tell you the portions here are HUGE! I've been eating the brisket kimchi fried rice for 4…read moremeals and still have one portion left. flavor wise the kimchi fried rice was absolutely killer. Super umami with an intense kimchi flavor, the rice itself was a sticker rice as well and thoroughly flavored. The added brisket was rich and extremely tender, i tend not to be a brisket fan but this was a hit! Despite being on the pricey side the huge portion of food makes it reasonable. One note is I got the fresh mango fruit tea and I was not a fan, it was super sour and didn't really taste like tea whatsoever, more like a sour lemonade. Service was super quick, food came out in about 8 minutes piping hot. The inside is rather small but a few dining tables, i'd say it seems more like a takeout place with the front counter set up. But was still a solid dine in experience.

Average food, nothing amazing Small place…read more prices are reasonable People are nice who work there

There is a reason why this place is my go to place for OG Korean food…read more Authentic, flavorful, genuine and generous; they serve some of the best food in the area. There is always a wait, and clientele is a mix of older Korean looking for taste of home (like me) and new younger crowd who knows a good thing when they taste it. We ordered, pigs feet (everyone gets it, it's their signature dish), pork neck casserole (they don't skimp, lots of meat chunks and good flavors from wild sesame), bone broth soup/grilled fish combo (also a crowd favorite) and bulgogi in broth (it pleased our finicky eater, and they served a lot of meat instead of fillers). Kimchi sides were a mix of aged deep/sour kind (right up my alley). As for other comments about the 'bland' bone broth, it's supposed to be bland and they give you a number of condiments to suit your taste. It's BYOB, so bring your beer soju or somaks and join the crowd. Priced fair and with generous portions. We will be back again.

We parked at a metered street parking spot. Upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately…read morebothered by an unpleasant pork odor. In the corners of the dining room, there were large nets of onions, boxes of napa cabbage, dish collection trays, tin cans, and oversized plastic bags of MSG, giving the impression that little attention was paid to the atmosphere. Three types of kimchi were served, but they were overly fermented--too sour and somewhat sticky. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the gamjatang, my favorite dish, which was satisfying. However, my wife was disappointed with her sundae gukbap due to the poor quality of the sundae and the lingering pork odor. We had high expectations based on the strong reviews on Yelp, but ultimately decided not to return.