so happy to find a second location of Okdongsik in Bayside (of all places..?!) i came over here for…read morea solo lunch on an early Saturday afternoon. the restaurant was mostly full and you can add yourself to the waitlist on the ipad near the door. i thought it'd be at least 40-50 mins but i got seated just 20 mins later! i got the following to try: -Lard Donkatsu: super crispy and not too-heavy for something that's fried. the sides (cucumber, potato salad, shredded cabbage) were good palate cleansers. the accompanying rice (perfectly cooked and not wet or mushy) and clear soup (very light and clean-tasting) were great as well. -Kimchi Mandu: the filling consisted of kimchi, tofu, and pork. the filling was flavorful and well-seasoned. the dumpling skin was super thin. this was the highlight of my meal. the fresh napa cabbage kimchi banchan was good too. i had a second helping and loved it! overall, service was attentive and the food (while simple) was well-made. i left the restaurant feeling satiated, not heavy lol. so glad i can still enjoy Culinary Class Wars food, but without the line, in Queens! will return for sure!

Their signature pork bone rice soup is great. It's clean and comforting. But I go there for their…read moreexcellent donkatsu (deep fried pork cutlet.) It's fried to perfection and their fried shrimp app is almost as good. The bar seating is comfortable without feeling like you're invading personal space. It's quiet with light jazz music makes the experience enjoyable for a quiet lunch w/o the kids :) Service is always attentive and gracious. Even the gentlemen who won Culinary Wars was there!

Fresh ingredients and best seafood pancake in Queens! I like the menu changes depending on what's…read morein-season and everything I've had here hitsss. Must come for the seafood pancake - it's so full of fresh seafood and perfect ratio to the thin batter. Creds to the two people running front of house and kitchen!

We happened to come to this area and stumbled upon this little Korean mom/pop restaurant and are so…read moreglad we did! This place is a little of a hidden gem and not quite like other Korean restaurants. But no gatekeeping here! We also came at a weird lunch time around 2pm so it wasn't really busy and we were seated right away. Once you enter, you'd quickly notice the very detailed beautifully hand painted murals on the walls and an abundance of painted butterflies. The attention to detail is impeccable! The menu is also very cute and I'm guessing handmade. It was pretty detailed and we appreciated learning about each dish before deciding what to order. We ended up ordering the Kimchi Pancake with seafood, the spicy bulkoki udon and the jeyuk udon. The kimchi seafood pancake was super crispy and filled with squid and shrimp! It also came with a semi sweet dipping sauce that paired nicely. Both udons came out piping hot and fresh! Udon had a nice chew to it, was loaded with vegetables as well as meat for each dish. The egg was fried and did not have a runny yolk. For sides, they gave us 4 things- a tomato salad, kimchi cucumbers, braised string beans, and bean sprouts. The tomato salad came in this cute apple shaped dish but neither of us really cared for it- this is completely biased though since we're not really fans of tomato. What we really did love was the kimchi cucumbers! Also at the end, they served us 3 pieces of cantaloupe which were very sweet. Overall, yummy food, cute shop, and friendly/nice staff! I'd come back to try their other food options in the future!

Won BBQ is a standout Korean barbecue spot known for its high-quality meats and fun, energetic…read moreatmosphere. The cuts are well-marinated and cook up perfectly at the table, and the variety of banchan adds great depth to the meal. It can get busy and a bit loud, but the flavor and overall experience make it well worth it

So delicious! Such great service, we had to wait a while so they gave us an ice cream on the house…read moreat the end of the dinner, they also assisted in all the cooking of the meat which was a plus. The Spicy Bulgogi was devine as well as the veggie dumplings had to get seconds! Only downside was sitting next to the window because it got cold very fast! But 10/10 recommend

This place was a little farther than I usually go to eat but it was sooo goood!!…read more My friends and I ate so much and everything was so delicious! They are known for their raw crab which I wish I could eat but I can't right now (I will be back to try as soon as possible!) but they did bring o a little bit with the Banchan any my friend thought it was great! The cold noodles were delicious as well, the texture of the noodles as well as the flavor! We got a regular one and a spicy one for the travel and both were great but I think I prefer the spicy one. The barbecue was great as well and the servers helped grill a portion longer for me once we asked them to with no issue! The store was pretty spacious and it was great that there was a parking lot because it was super cold and we didn't want to have to walk back to the car after a hot meal. Overall, everything we had we all loved and I will be back for sure once I can eat the raw marinated crab!

A solid Korean spot that offers an extensive menu that includes KBBQ, bibimbops, jungeols, noodles,…read morestews, and lunch combos. We came here for lunch as a get-together, and we ordered a nice spread to share: +the Haemul Kimchi Pajun - listed as A11; crispy pancake filled with seafood and kimchi +Ojingeo Bokkeum - listed as A15; stir-fried squid that had a kick +the Eundaegu Jorim - braised codfish in a spicy house sauce +Galbi Jjim - listed as A5; marinated and steamed short ribs with chestnuts, radish, and carrots in a sweet soy sauce +and, 3 orders of the Prime Combo - this set has a serving for 2; came with marinated short ribs and prime rib Everything that we had had good flavor, and the banchans were great. The service was friendly and attentive; we never ran out of the refills, and they took care of our group well. I'd like to try their noodles and the marinated crabs on the next visit. Good solid Korean eatery to get your fix. +generous portions +easily shareable +attentive staff

The food is deliciously satisfying. We were also offered the mandu/dumpling which was soooo good…read more Danny, our server is very helpful and accomodating. Place was nice and clean as well.

I visited with my unnie on a Tuesday night for dinner and we were seated right away. Service was…read moreprofessional, friendly, and efficient. I ordered the sogogi gukbap (beef and rice soup), cheese tteokgalbi (deep fried beef/pork meatballs stuffed with cheese), and Jeju Tangerine Fizz drink, which I added some Saero soju to. Everything was SO delicious! I loved the cheese tteokgalbi, which were even better with the rosemary lime aioli dipping sauce. The gukbap had a strong, savory broth and rice came on the side, so I enjoyed dipping it into the soup. The beef was cooked perfectly. Our meals also came with plenty of banchan, and the baechu kimchi had a slightly sweet flavor that I enjoyed quite a bit. Woodam advertises as "Korean comfort food," and that's exactly what you'll find here. Korean soups are so comforting, and everything we had was 5/5 perfection!

Clean and spacious interior. Parking is very difficult - street meter parking and if you off bell…read moreblvd it's residential parking - however there's very limited spots. Service is always friendly and nice. Moderate wait time for food. Their tap water is good so you don't have to bring your own or order a drink. Jjajang Myun / 짜 장 면 /著 9/10 Jjambbong / 짬뽕/ 過 類 9/10 Spicy glass noodles japchae 매운 잡채 10/10 (can get buns for additional price) Fried Mandu / 군만두 / 交 9/10 Kanpoong Gi / 깐 풍 기 / 干 9/10 Tangsoo Yuk 탄 수육 6/10

The decor of a restaurant says a lot. Sometimes it says, you are about to break your bank and hunt…read moredown a pizzeria after and sometimes it says you are about to have a good homemade style meal and walk out with belly full. Seafood noodle soup (Jjamppong) was the best. Tang soo yook was okay. Service was as good as it gets at these types of establishments. Will return to try other items!

Best Korean braised short ribs I've had. Super tender and literally melt-in-your-mouth. Savory with…read morea little sweetness. Tried Korean steamed skate for the first time. I didn't mind it, but it does have a strong, gas-like aftertaste that might not be for everyone. The tofu with kimchi and pork was a comforting combo. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. I also recommend the beef bone hangover soup, which is not in the pictures.

Food: the food was good, the pork head suyuk and gamjatang were good but I had hoped both broth…read morewould be richer Ambiance: clean, nice and spacious Service: the workers are friendly and helpful The only side-dishes we got were kimchi, was hoping there would be more variety of side dishes

If you're looking for a comforting and classic Korean meal, MD is the way to go!…read more Myung Dong Noodle House is most well known for their kalguksu (knife cut noodles). All their noodles and tofu are made in house. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu but here are some must try. Appetizers: Seafood pancake - so crispy and filled with a variety of seafood Dumplings - super thin wrappers stuffed with juicy pork Meals: Their classic MD kalguksu - the chicken broth is so rich and the noodles are the perfect chewing texture ANY of their soondubu (soft tofu stew) - their tofu is sooo fresh. I love that each stew actually tastes different based on the ingredients. Also all the stews come with the grilled pork side which is SO good. ANY of the bibimbaps - they come in a huge stone pot filled to the brim with fresh ingredients - highly recommend the spicy squid!

Overall: 4/5 Flavor: 4.2/5 solid, authentic…read moreValue: 3/5 pricing felt a bit too expensive to me, and for our party of 3 there were only 2 unique side dishes Vibe: 4/5, cozy but quiet enough to have a conversation Service: 4.5/5 people were nice, I have no complaints. Overall good spot for a quick meal. Convenient parking available nearby.

Joong Koog Jip is a really affordable spot and honestly worth it if you're craving quick…read moreKorean-Chinese comfort food. Everything came out fast, the portions were solid, and for the price, it's a great value, especially if you're in a big group and just want something easy. We were a pretty large group, and the only thing that frustrated me was that the server wouldn't take our jjajangmyeon order until we had finished all the main dishes. It made the meal feel a bit more dragged out than it needed to be, and we were all ready to eat everything at once. Still, for cheap and satisfying Korean-Chinese fusion, it does the job.

Dark, gooey, mysterious, and a little intimidating... jjajangmyeon! It's subtly sweet, savory,…read moreumami, springy noodles covered in black bean sauce for only $10. This is one of my favorite comfort foods. You can also order the dynamic trio here at Joong Koog Jip - jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and jjamppong, all in one dish. You know after a meal like this, you're gonna be full. Generous portions and very comforting meal. Specializing in Korean Chinese food, Joong Koog Jip is a comforting and solid spot to order your favorite Korean-Chinese dishes. It actually translates to Chinese House in Korean! - Jjajangmyeon - noodles in black bean sauce. Filled with onions, zucchini, potatoes, and a whole lot of noodles - Tangsuyuk - sweet, sour, and crispy pork. The dish also comes with broccoli, pineapple, and onions. The pork is crunchy, crispy, and covered in a jellylike sweet and sour dipping sauce - Jjamppong - spicy seafood noodle soup. Same noodles as the jjajangmyeon, except in a red, hot, savory, spicy broth. Inside, there's shrimp, onions, squid, and mussels. It's rich, hearty, savory, spicy, and really slurpable. Another highlight of this meal is the post-meal dessert. You get balls of crispy candied fried dough, glazed in honey. It's sweet and crunchy, chewy and airy inside.

Had a great experience at Jinsang Gukbap! The assorted beef casserole was the star of the meal --…read morehuge portion, packed with flavor, and super comforting. Definitely worth ordering if you're hungry. The squid bibimbap was just okay. The flavors were good overall, but the squid pieces were cut a bit too big, which made them hard to chew and threw off the texture a bit. Service was great and very attentive throughout the meal. Overall, I'd come back again, especially for that beef casserole!

Was excited to try this place out after hearing about such great reviews…read more Honestly, it was sort of disappointing. We ordered the bosom and the beef intestine hot pot. Bosom was pretty decent, but the hot pot wasn't anything to rave about. Felt like I could cook it at home. It was busy when we got seated, but it was a little strange that the banchan/side dishes didn't arrive until the main dishes came. We were sitting around for a good 20-30 minutes with just tea. There are definitely better Korean restaurants to go to, so I don't think I'll be back. Staff was nice, but they seemed very backed up and I just don't think the food was worth it.