My go-to Korean restaurant in New Jersey! I've been here multiple times, and it never misses…read more Edgewater has the views, overlooking Manhattan. It's definitely worth coming back on a warmer day. They don't skimp on the side dishes. My favourites are the pickled radish, spicy cucumbers and fish cake. We always get the pancakes and LA galbi short ribs. They were tender, perfectly marinated, savoury, smoky char from the grill. By the time I get to the Soon Tofu, I'm already full. I usually go with the Beef & Seafood Tofu Soup (medium spicy), and the silkiness of the tofu is unmatched. In a piping hot stone pot--cracking that raw egg in immediately is the best part.

What a gem! I've always wanted to try this place. I shop at the Trader Joe's often, and always pass…read moreby with curiosity. I had no idea this place was a chain until we sat down and saw the other locations on the placemats! My cousin and I came here last night (a Sunday) around 6:30 for a comforting bite. There weren't too many people here, so we were seated right away. A few servers interchanged and took our order, refilled our tea, and took our requests with easy smiles. SGD's main attraction is their tofu stew - a customizable soup that comes serves in a literal cauldron. Being that this was SGD's specialty, we knew we had to try. I opted for the spicy beef tofu stew with hot stone rice - it came piping hot, and continued to boil for a good 15 minutes before it became drinkable. The stew has a lovely flavor and was brimming with silky tofu. The beef was a little on the skimpy side - I would have liked more, but it was still tasty. I also would have liked to have seen some mix-ins be offered with the soup - such as sesame oil, green onions, etc. - to really make the flavors pop. However, it was tasty for what it was. The addition of a fresh cracked egg and the various pickled vegetables on the side really made the meal memorable. In addition, we ordered chicken bulgogi and it was absolutely fabulous - I actually liked it better than the soup and will definitely be back here to try. This is a no-frills space for good Korean food. I can't wait to go back!

Finally got to try this place I heard so much about on a Christmas day with wife because it was…read morefrigid and we wanted a warm bowl of Korean "tang"(soup). Finding parking is quite challenging given the location on a busy commercial street, so make sure you can come earlier than meal time to have better luck. They have waiting seats OUTSIDE so yeah I suppose it's quite popular at times. 1. ATMOSPHERE (3/5) - This location is small and it's pretty straightforward place. But I still found it cozy, with decent amount of seating (I think it can handle 15-20 max) and little details like wall with wood ledges and coat hangers were a nice touch. Seating was comfortable, though we tied our down parkas around our waist as another party had hung theirs on our side of coat hangers. 2. FOOD (4/5) - We dove right in to try their famous gejang (~Korean raw crab "ceviche") and ordered two of their namesake gookbap (rice with soup) to see how they are. Here's how it went down. - Gejang (App, $20, 2/5) - I had a hunch that on a holiday perhaps I should not order this, but my craving for succulent crab flesh be damned, I went for it and unfortunately, the meat was not well-marinated as I had feared. Gejang is a dish that has to sit in the complex soy-based pickling liquid for some time... and if restaurant is too busy churning them out or if it's slow season they won't do this properly. It not only wasn't fully marinated, I think the marinade was off because the spiciness was way out of balance and was overpowering. Perhaps knowing that it didn't have enough time to marinade the kitchen put extra diced jalapenos to compensate? Because that's exactly what it tasted like - you can't fool me. I tried to salvage the dish by asking a confused-looking girl server for some sugar, but yeah, can't un-do the overpowered marinade with sprinkling of sugar. This was really unfortunate as I was looking forward to a good bite. - Ahjae Gookbap (Main, $18, 5/5) - Thankfully, their namesake gookbap was spot-on to salvage our dining. Generous slabs of succulent beef on the bone and off the bone was swimming in a hearty beef/bone broth that tasted clean and focused. Portion was good, and can I say their banchan of fish cake moochim & unfermented kimchi & ggakdugi(radish kimchi) simply ROCKS? That was some serious deliciousness and dare I say value at $18 at a day and age where hamburger costs over $10! You win at life by ordering this! 3. SERVICE (4/5) - Our server girl was attentive and food came out early on though later it was a bit hard to get her attention promptly. We found ourselves putting hands in the air, and wavin' like we don't care... for a little while. They provide gloves & metal bin for gejang which was a nice touch for people to keep their fingers clean. One thing I'd like to mention: Plastic cup they served water in was all chipped on the rim so we instead went and got water from their hot & cold water dispenser which had metal cups (as many korean restaurants do). I'd suggest them to replace all these old plastic cups with metal ones for health reasons. Overall, we were satisfied with our meal. I'd chock up the gejang mishap to it being a holiday. I hope chef was just off with the marinade that day because I am a certified gejang pro(I catch and make my own) and that balance ain't it. But I will give it another try during warmer month and we'll definitely be back to try sooyook moochim, oyster jeon & other great soup offerings.

2nd time coming here. Small restaurant with a few tables. Thankfully when we came (Saturday…read moreevening), there was one table available and it was the same table as last time! Ordered three things: 1) marinated crabs, small size (5/5). Always a must-get here. 2) ddukbaegi bulgogi (4.5/5) - Thinly sliced prime marinated beef ribeye casserole with rice cake and glass noodle and mushroom served in a sizzling hot pot. Really flavorful and so good to have on a cold day. 3) ahjae ppyo jjim (4.5/5) - Braised prime beef meat bones in soy reduction with carrots, radish, dates, chestnut, rice cake and glass noodles. We got non-spicy. It came in a HUGE bowl. Definitely meant to be shared with a group. Took leftovers home and it was still yummy the next day mixed with knife-cut noodles I had at home.

Food and service were incredible. Highlights were kimchi stew, brisket, shrimp and kimchi rice…read more Will definitely be back.

Easily my top 5 favorite bbq spots of all time! Only problem is it's located in New Jersey! Need to…read morehave one in NYC! Staff were super attentive and quick on service! All the banchan were top noch! Best marinated galbi I've ever had!!!

fire deal with $32 ayce beer and wings quite crispy and…read morejuicy beer comes in a cold glass too

Came here on a Sunday for their amazing $32 all-you-can-eat-and-drink chicken and beer deal. We…read morewere seated right away with no wait at 6pm. There's a 1.5 hour seating limit but that was just enough time to eat and drink to our hearts's content. The Sapporo came quickly in a frozen glass followed closely by our first round of chicken. There are many flavours to choose from and my favourite was soy garlic. It was a great balance of crispy and saucy. You get the choice between large drums or wings but I prefer the smaller wings as you get a better crisp-to-meat ratio. The deal was awesome and would definitely come again! Just remember to bring cash.

My girlfriend and I were in the area and decided to stop by Cast Iron Pot Original for a late…read moredinner, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. From the moment we walked in, the place made a great impression. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and has a good music selection that adds to the overall vibe. There's a bar area in the front and a main dining room in the back, which gives the space a nice balance. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Private/Street Parking Atmosphere - The space is well designed and very clean. The combination of decor, lighting, and music creates an enjoyable dining environment. Having both a bar area and a main dining space makes it feel more spacious and well thought out. Service - The staff here really stood out. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. We ended up chatting with our waiter quite a bit, and he was extremely personable. He even took a song request from me and had it played, which was a really nice and unexpected touch that made the experience feel more personal. What We Ordered - The menu covers all the classic Korean BBQ staples you'd expect, along with some less traditional options like intestines and both spicy and non spicy chorizo, which made the experience more interesting. What really sets this place apart is their use of traditional cast iron pots instead of grills, which was a big deciding factor for us and gave the food a more authentic feel. A quick tip: ask for smaller portions when ordering. The servings are very generous. We switched to smaller portions after our first round so we could try more of the menu, especially since we don't visit the area often. Standout dishes for us were the Beef bulgogi, Beef brisket, Berkshire steak, Pork jowl, and the Braised crab meat soup. Everything was flavorful and well prepared, and these are definitely must order items in our opinion. Final Thoughts - For the price, this was a fantastic dining experience. Great food, generous portions, and genuinely friendly service made it well worth the visit. I would definitely come back again if we're in the area.

Been a while since I've been to this Fairview Original Cast Iron Pot all you can eat place…read more Lunch $27.95 M-F Dinner $42.95 I am not a big fan of all you can eat meat places since the quality is never guaranteed and the meat is usually dry when not marinated. So, yes, that is still the truth about AYCE ... We started out with the beef thin brisket ... thin !!! Easy to satisfy your appetite and want to devour !!!! Tried many side dishes - steamed egg, steamed dumplings, grilled vegetables, and japchae. Side dishes were good !!! Then, thin sliced pork belly - very dry. Marinated pork ribs - nicely marinated, and beef bulgogi. Bulgogi was very good and wished we had a bowl of rice to go with it, not we wanted to go easy on the carb.

This tiny store has ton of flavors, but fell short…read more.. With an Asian influenced cuisine it stands out from the others. The Bulgogi box had a lot to offer, but I felt like it could have had more beef. Also, the salad did not have the usual, ginger sauce. It was a salad dressing that threw me off... need that ginger sauce with Asian food to heighten that experience. The good part was all the extra sides that the staff gave me with the box... very hospitable. Even offering more to compliment the dish. Do not get the Korean Fried Chicken... I ordered a 4pc and I couldn't tell if they were drumsticks or wings. The sad part was, they were all drumsticks yet looked like wings... mind boggling. It was a HUGE fried ball and the chicken was ginormous! This is bad- it means the chicken wings are injected with hormones. It gets worse, the batter was over fried... super dark and burnt. Finally, the taste was off. Not a fan of these at all. FYI: Parking can be tough since many spots are for tenants living in the condos.

3.6 stars rounded up. Excellent service, charming atmosphere of a restaurant that just opened…read more Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. The sweet potato fries were too greasy and soggy, the LA Galbi was really disappointing (granted, the bar set by other Korean restaurants in the area is very high) and raging bulgogi was better but there was too much sauce. I think it's a nice addition to the restaurants in the neighborhood and good quick lunch spot, but somewhere we'd come back. That said, please support similar local businesses!

I really liked this place. To me, it screams authentic Korean comfort food. The menu is pretty…read moresimple. There aren't many choices, most of them are soups and they are all good. Decor is also authentic and minimal. There are no outrageous bells and whistles. The place has an atmosphere of that of a family business run by dedication and hard work. In addition, the prices are fair. Service was good as well. The woman at the front was pleasant and kind. I would come back on a cold day for a nice hot soup.

The food was so delicious and felt like home. Our waitress was so kind and attentive…read more We ordered the gomtang and the yukgaejang - both were phenomenal and filled with flavor. We also ordered the kimchi pancake and that balanced out the meal well by having something solid to eat with our soup. I look forward to coming back!

15/10. This spot is PHENOMINAL. Would definitely come back to this area just to eat at Karden…read more Ambiance -- definitely upscale but not so upscale that it's snobby. Very clean, comfortable seating, medium volume. Service -- very attentive! Not so much that you feel pressured to leave or order. Very precise. I asked for the sweetest cocktail on the menu, and my server came back with a specific answer. No guessing games. Food -- OUT OF THIS WORLD. Seafood Udon is a must have. The sauce is so creamy and perfect, with a slight kick! 100/10, would make an excuse to fly out her to come again.

KARDEN @ Ridgefield…read more A great place for girls' gathering with its modern ambience and somewhat fusion dishes. We had Cream udong with cod roe : Not too thick cream and with the salty cod roe, it gave the umami. (But, quite unfamiliar with squash and eggplant in it.) Stir fried pork with octopus ($47 for 2) Large hot pan and stir fried onions to give it sweetness. Looks very spicy but very tolerant level. After we were half way through, they asked if we wanted to fry some rice. (Additional charge $9) Then the beef tartare with buckwheat noodles. I have always loved their beef tartare and it was well complemented with the noodle and veggies ($38).

Came here and the jokbal was sooo good. We got the half regular and half spicy and the spicy side…read morewas my favorite. Super flavorful and really tender, honestly perfect with a bowl of rice and all the sides. We also got the pork bone soup which was just okay to me. The pork was fall off the bone but just felt like something was lacking in the soup. Portions are huge so it's great for sharing. The banchan were really fresh and tasty too.

I'm extremely picky when it comes to pork dishes but the gamjatang/pork bone soup is made well…read more There's almost no gaminess. We want to check out the chicken feet next time we're here (table next to us got it and it looked good) We went on New Year's Day 1/1 and despite the heavy lunch rush, (whom I presume is) the owner seated a one person party since she was next in the call back list even though it would've been easy to fill the table with a 4 person table and bump her to later. It's nice to see places run by moral people. The owner and workers (looked like some family were helping out too) were nice and took care of us. Reminder this is a more traditional Korean restaurant where if you want something, you need to ask the waiter to come over - don't expect them to keep checking up on you. Spacious and clean restaurant. I liked the small touches (ie gold bowls and spoons)

O2 was great. They had good choice of Kalbi and Bulgogi. We went during rush hours with a…read morereservation a party of 6. The server was good, he cooked all the meat for us! Food can be filling since the each selected portion size was larger than other KBBQ spots. I also realized that they only had a few options compare to other locations, either way the top choices were great!

This was yummy! I'm a fan :-) Food was great and the staff was nice. I enjoyed all the music videos…read moretoo on the tv's. Free ice cream provided and validated parking for the parking garage right next door.