such nice staff and vibes in the actual store. the chicken is super duper good and crunchy, but the tofu in the soup is a bit flavorless. STILL tasty tho because it was soooo well cooked. Also, they gave me a food glove to eat my to go chicken with. which is so thoughtful. extra points for that!!! read more

We found K-Bap & Wings while searching for highly rated spots in Manhattan with a large number of reviews, and based on the photos and ratings, we were excited to try it. The restaurant itself is very small and cozy, and the staff we interacted with were friendly throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the food did not really live up to the reviews or the pricing. The wings were definitely the highlight -- juicy, flavorful, and probably what they specialize in best. But the rest of the meal was pretty disappointing for the cost. We ordered one of their bibimbap-style dishes, and it felt very underwhelming. Several of the vegetables, including the broccoli, were completely raw, the bulgogi was chewy instead of tender, and overall the dish lacked the depth of flavor you would normally expect. The egg was also fully hard-cooked rather than runny, which took away from the texture of the dish. The other major downside was the atmosphere. The music was extremely loud for such a small space, and the nonstop K-pop playing the entire time made it difficult to relax or enjoy the meal. The portions were filling, but for the price, we honestly left wishing we had chosen another restaurant nearby. Not terrible, but definitely not worth the cost in our experience unless you're specifically going for the wings. read more

3 words: Get the wings! My friend and I went on a Wednesday for lunch. Even though we were seated right away, there was a steady stream of people either dining in or ordering take out. That was the first good sign. The second was the friendly staff and comfortable ambiance. The whole set up gave it a casual pub-like feel. The music was not blasting. I would definitely come back to grab some wings/drinks with friends. Happy to finally find a decent Korean wings spot located outside of Ktown. Food We Tried: - Shrimp Ramen: Tasted good but expensive for what it was. - Bulgogi Beef Over Rice: Would not recommend. I was not a fan of the kimchi, the hard boiled egg had no taste (I wish it was an over easy egg), and the sauce was too watery for my liking. - Wings: The best thing in the menu! We were pleasantly surprised at the size of some of the wings, it was definitely worth the price. The soy garlic and the snow cheese were delicious! Curry didn't have much taste. The sweet and spicy was too sweet while the spicy soy garlic was too spicy. read more

K-Bap & Wings - 6 Wings - Sweet and Spicy (Left) and Soy Garlic (Right) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Been around since 2005. We got the bulgogi beef k-bap, army stew, and soy garlic and sweet & spicy wings. Everything was amazing and a total hidden gem for a satisfying, quick and casual meal. We definitely will be back. read more

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Who would have guessed? A tiny hole in a wall in midtown Manhattan that can serve decent Korean fried chicken? There are plenty of mixed reviews on this place, but I can only judge on the fried chicken, as that is their main staple here. While the restaurant looks unsuspecting from the outside, it is quite cozy inside, and the staff is very friendly. They sell their chicken not by pieces, but by weight. The tenders were $35.00 for 350g or 200g for $20. We went with the 200g since it comes with about 20 pieces. We also ordered the 8-piece bone-in wings. Both orders were super crispy, super flavorful, and I did not suffer from that greasy after effect I normally experience from Korean fried chicken. The price was right, the flavor was right, and the service was right. This is definitely a go-to spot for me if the nearby Koreatown is too busy to service me. read more

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If you are Korean, don't go here. It is not legit korean restaurant. The place is very old and you will not see all the menu you can see on the picture of reviews. The service will take longer even though they say 15mins. So please don't think this is korean restaurent. Such a shame. read more

Cute spot, great korean wings and friendly staff. The snow cheese was so good! Stumbled into this spot and sure glad we did. I will be back! read more

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K-Bap & Wings fills up upper midtown's desperate need for a watering hole. I walk in and it never fails to amaze me the diversity of their patrons. You have your weebs, loners (me), stoners, bros, and all types of hoes. For me, I'm always struggling to find something to eat in this neighborhood that doesn't require a full course meal. And I suspect many others considering how rowdy it gets. Enter K-Bap & Wings. I normally opt to try many different items before writing a review but every time I've come back, it was always for one thing: their curry wings. Their snowing cheese is great too but as far as I'm concerned, the curry wings is an nyc item unique to them. If you're looking for something other than your soy garlic or hotter-than-a-K-pop-star, I hiiiighly advise the curry wings. It's not Korean curry (do they even have a curry?), it's good ole-fashion Jamaican curry from the supermarket but it's sold everywhere for a reason (the reason is it's delicious). Side note: try curry powder on your pizza, you won't be disappointed. The staff always seems frantic but that's the standard for our economy while surviving on slim margins. Maybe we should stop paying federal taxes and take care of our own. It's a great place to solo dine and deepthroat some chicken and probably an even greater place to bring your friends because there always seems to be a group enjoying themselves at the big table. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We got the soy garlic wings, the tofu soup, and the shin veggie Ramen. General Experience - Waiters were very quick to take our drinks, appetizers and orders - Tight squeeze to get around, the place isn't very big Soy Garlic Wings 4/5 - Wings were huge so plan for that - Wasn't the best soy garlic flavor I've had but definitely good - came with gloves which was helpful Tofu Soup 5/5 - Nothing to note. This was a good soup Shin Veggie Ramen 3/5 - A little lacking in the amount of food but was good otherwise Good food, good atmosphere, wouldn't mind stumbling back. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Soy Garlic Wings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Very disappointing experience. This was what made me realize that I really can't blindly trust online reviews of restaurants anymore on social media. Ordered wings and soondubu after hearing good things about this place. I'll admit, the wings themselves were decent, hence the 2 stars instead of 1. But when we asked for pickled radish, which is a staple pairing with Korean fried chicken, we were given Vietnamese style pickled radish and carrots. Not only did it not taste good, but it completely missed the mark. Korean fried chicken and pickled radish go hand in hand. It's the most basic, non negotiable part of the experience. You can't claim to specialize in Korean food, especially Korean fried chicken, and not serve it properly. Then came the soondubu. I wish I could've taken a picture to show how watery and unappetizing it looked. We didn't even need to taste it to know how bland it would taste. We were absolutely appalled. I tried taking two bites to see if it would grow on me but I genuinely could not see myself taking another bite of it without being disgusted. It tasted like water with a sprinkle of pepper flakes. This was the first time in my life I ever requested a restaurant to take the food away and cancel the order. They eventually did, but with no follow up, no apology, and no effort to ask for feedback. The interaction came off as unfriendly, despite me being polite the entire time. Between the food and the service, the whole experience left a bad taste. There are plenty of better options in the city, for both wings and Korean food, and do not recommend coming here. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

$12 wings (curry flavor is best, soy garlic next), army stew flavor p good. played katseye and blackpink MVs the entire dinner. was packed on weekday dinner. super close to central park so nice to stroll after :) read more

K-Bap & Wings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

There is always a line and always a wait for this place and I was determined to get in for the food. Apparently the fried chicken is amazing!! After a few weeks on a Friday I was able to get in and get seated in about 5 minutes. The waiter was super quick to come and hand us menus, and we decided on the original fried chicken and to share a bowl of ramen. The fried chicken came out super quickly, and it was hot, fresh, and crispy. Cooked to perfection. The medium sized drumsticks were my favorite! Couldn't stop eating!! The ramen came out a little later, it was just ok, the noodles were a little rubbery, and the base was great. Not my favorite but passed. The place was super busy but not too loud, the service was good and fast. I'm so glad I was able to finally get in for dinner! Come for the chicken! read more

Great place for a sit down Korean food. Halal options as well . Service is also fast!! read more

K-Bap & Wings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty good prices for good Korean fried chicken! Bulgolgi beef kimbap had very fresh ingredients, pretty big pieces. 6pc wings is very filling, I had spicy soy garlic and curry flavors and both were delicious! It's a casual restaurant with decent seating, you can be in and out pretty fast. The staff are extremely friendly. read more

K-Bap & Wings - 6pc wings (spicy soy garlic, curry) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I love these narrow little hole-in-the-wall places serving up delicious food at a reasonable price. The specialty here is definitely the Korean Fried Chicken. However, the other items are nice too. Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken: The classic Korean Fried Chicken! Nice crispy skin. No fatty/soggy pieces. Plus flavorful marinade. They offered gloves, but I was fine using chopsticks. Sweet & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken: Definitely sweet, but not that spicy. Think I preferred the soy garlic more. Bulgogi Beef Kimbap: A nice mix of beef, pickled veggies and rice. Hit the spot. Though tasted like it was made earlier in the day, instead of rolled fresh to order. Tteokbokki: Chewy rice cakes and lots of nice spicy sauce. The fish cake part was ok, but a tad fishy. Snow Cheese Fries: Kinda tasted like they sprinkled the cheese packet from Kraft Mac & Cheese on top of fries. A little weird, but also addictive. read more

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Ordered the halal chicken wings in the flavors curry and original. Both were really good, and most importantly, super crispy. I will definitely be back to try their other chicken wing sauces read more

K-Bap & Wings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

My girls and when I say that I mean my daughters, I have three. They wanted to go for some Korean hotdogs on this Saturday weekend, but after checking Yelp pages and seeing pictures of Korean fried chicken, we decided to go with it instead of the hotdogs. We picked K-Bap because they had my middle teens favorite dish besides the chicken and that is Tteokbokki. We arrived and was ask did we make reservations, I stated no did I need them and was told no and put at a table in the corner that lacked the air conditioning. They made up for it though because I ask to move and it wasn't a problem like I thought it might've been. I'm happy to report everyone working here was pleasant. For the restaurant size the set up was nice because it wasn't really big. It was actually small but gave a very intimate atmosphere. I like it. They had monitors up throughout the restaurant playing videos of what my kids called K-Pop music, it was definitely their type of vibes. So you could come here with friends, family, or make it a date night. It was would be fine. So we decided to order some rice cake skewers, Bulgogi Kimbap, spicy ramen, Tteokbokki, banana milk, and of course the chicken. So here's the breakdown... Rice Cake Skewers- 4.5 could have been a bit crisper on the outside Bulgogi Kimbap- 3 it was ok, it lacked in flavor Spicy Ramen- 4 was not spicy at all but still very tasty Tteokbokki- 4 was tasty, but not the best we had before Banana milk- 4 tasted just like a banana now and later candy, It also was to small and pricey, still so good I brought one to go. Korean chicken 4.5, very good just not the best I've had. As you can see from the scores, we enjoyed everything. From the food to the atmosphere, it would be a place I would revisit. Thumbs up for me. Happy Yelping! read more

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I went to this casual Korean spot a while ago for dinner after going to Central Park nearby. They were pretty packed inside, but the woman was friendly, and I got a seat relatively quickly. I wasn't particularly in the mood for anything fried, so I went for their Spicy Pork Over Rice/Jeyuk-depbap/제육덮밥, which was $14.95. The pork was pretty tasty, with a bit of char, though the chili paste/gochujang was slightly milder than at some other spots. It was still a pleasant amount of heat, and it definitely was tender. The dish also came with a fried egg on top, which was a bit overdone for my liking. I don't mind the edges being crispy, but I want some yolk to drip. There was also some pickled cucumber with a bit of crunch that was pretty tasty, along with the rice, of course. The dish was pretty tasty, a good step above the closest casual Korean place to me, and worth the price. I'd go back here to try what they're more known for, which is their wings, another day. I'd recommend the place if you're in the area and looking for a quick and relatively cheap Korean meal. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Spicy Pork Over Rice/Jeyuk-depbap/제육덮밥. $14.95. Tasty - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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A good spot for Korean fried chicken in a casual setting. I was in the mood for rice and was pleasantly surprised to find a combination plate with fried chicken and rice on the menu. The chicken didn't disappoint- crispy, well seasoned, and absolutely delicious. The addition of a fried egg and pickled radishes rounded out the dish nicely. Service was prompt and efficient. The ambiance is very casual and a bit noisy. Space is pretty tight; my party was squeezed in-between two other groups at a communal table, separated by dividers. Not a big issue, and the food was more than good enough for us to enjoy ourselves. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Spicy Chicken Over Rice - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

WARNING: These wings are dangerously addictive. Crispy and packed with bold Korean seasoning. My go-to? Snow Cheese--a perfect dusting of cheesy goodness that's seriously addictive. Prefer something with a kick? The spicy garlic is a must-try for heat lovers. These wings might just ruin all others for you... don't say I didn't warn you. Follow me @foodie.elite on IG and Tiktok for more. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Spicy soy garlic - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Relax atmosphere and affordable price, try Korean street food. Wing and the fries are good.

This was my first time trying Kbap. I like the wood aesthetic they have going on and the service was great. The Korean fried chicken was really crispy and I liked the variety of flavors. I'm not a big fan of tteokbokii but the skewers were good. The glaze was light which made it better for me to enjoy. I never had snow cheese flavor until this spot so I got it on the fries and it's an interesting flavor. Really good on the fries. I had to get the Korean banana milk. Besides that I didn't really like the rice cake in the red sauce and the rice bowl. The flavors were throwing me off. read more

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K-Bap and Wings can easily be missed because the entry way is almost hidden between two other restaurants. The block also has a variety of other restaurants to dine at which also makes K-Bap easy to miss. However, once you walk into this tiny narrow establishment you will be amazed with the food. The chicken wings are delicious with excellent breading and a tender meat. I had sweet and spicy along with spicy soy garlic and I was waiting for the spice to kick in but it never did. No matter, it was still delicious. If you opt for the tenders you get a ton of tenders. I think it is 200 or 300 grams of bite size "tenders". The bibimbap was also flavorful and an excellent dish. The spicy pork had a tad more spice than the wings. This place is awesome and not that expensive. read more

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The crunch on the wings here is phenomenal! I've had lots of fried chicken from Korean spots, but the crispiness and crunch level here was incredible. The flavors are also really strong. I recommend the Soy Garlic for sure! It's somewhat small but spacious inside at the same time because it is quite narrow. There was one server working there, but she was pretty attentive to every table despite how busy it got. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Kbap & Wings is a homey Korean restaurant that has been opened in Midtown since 2005. You can find all your favorite comfort food here, from fried chicken to bibimbap, from army stew to kimbap. Fyr the spice level is no joke here. ＊Korean Fried Chicken Wings** We opted for the 6pc wings, which is ONLY $12! We tried two of their signature flavors: snow cheese wing is coated with cheese powder, while the other one is glazed in sweet, sour and spicy sauce. Snow cheese is very addictive if you like cheesy and crispy snacks. Unless you're very confident with your spice tolerance, otherwise think twice before you get the sweet and spicy chicken. Pity that our wings were only lukewarm. They would be more delicious if they were served hot. ＊Army Stew Army stew is so comforting even on a hot day. The pot has sausage, spam, pork and ramyun, and white rice served on the side. The portion size is hearty and you can definitely order one to share. The kimchi broth is a little spicy. ＊Seafood Pancakes The seafood pancake tasted bland on its own but the dipping sauce adds more tangy and sweet flavor to it. Our server is very sweet and attentive. She kept refilling water while we were dying from the spicy wings. They also value and take customers' feedback seriously when I reflected about the lukewarm wings, which I really appreciate it. read more

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Ordered: Bulgogi Box (~$23): with kimchi, japchae, rice, and miso soup 6pc Soy Garlic Wings (~$12) Beef Soft Tofu Soup (~$19): medium spicy, served with white rice Aya's take: We stopped by for a quick lunch since I was craving some Korean comfort food and what better than some Korean fried chicken and warm soft tofu soup!? The Soy Garlic Wings were really great! The wings were nice and crisp, the soy garlic was coated all over but wasn't too thick, and they were piping hot, The Beef Soft Tofu Soup was decent; plenty of tofu and a good portion of beef. The flavors were good but definitely nowhere close to some of the other spots in Ktown. The Bulgogi Box was the biggest disappointment, starting with the miso soup. It was one of the worst I've had and didn't taste like a typical miso soup. The bulgogi also appeared old/frozen and all the pieces were irregular sizes. The japchae and kimchi were the best items in the bento box. I would definitely skip that and stick to the Korean fried chicken here. read more

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Craving Korean fried chicken? @kbabnwings has you covered! For just $12, you get 6 pieces of crispy wings & drumsticks with your choice of 2 flavors -- pick from originals like Soy Garlic, Spicy Soy Garlic, Sweet & Spicy, Snow Cheese, and so many more. Everything's made fresh to order and packed with flavor -- the chicken is seriously crispy, and the Army Stew? So flavorful it deserves its own spotlight They've also got appetizers, kimbap, bibimbap, soups & stews - basically, all your Korean comfort food cravings in one cozy spot. Perfect for a quick, delicious meal read more

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You should be ashamed of yourselves! After reviewing the five-star ratings more closely, a clear pattern emerges: many of the most enthusiastic reviews come from accounts that don't look credible. They even blatantly have placards that say "Give us a 5 star review and we'll give you a free soda" That should tell you right there their food is CRAP! Based on my experience, this restaurant does not live up to the hype or the level of quality and taste those reviews suggest. The presentation feels misleading to paying customers. Here's why that concern is justified. 1. Heavy concentration of new or highly infrequent reviewers in top ratings A disproportionate number of the strongest positive reviews come from users with little to no review history: Andrew D. (5, Nov 26, 2025): 0 reviews total. This is his only review, offering generic praise like "quick service and great tasting chicken." - Free Soda Zakariya H. (5, Nov 21, 2025): 0 reviews total. Another first-time reviewer with vague compliments about "nice vibes." - Free Soda Kai J. (4, Nov 10, 2025): 15 total reviews, all focused on chicken wings--extremely narrow scope. - Free Soda Glenn C. ("Elite 23," "All-Star"): 39 soup reviews--again, a hyper-specialized profile. Bernie N. ("Elite 23"): 12 chicken wing reviews. Sophia W. ("Elite 23"): Only 7 chicken wing reviews. Tashfia N. ("Elite 23," 149 reviews): More established, but still only a 4-star rating--not the glowing praise seen elsewhere. Meanwhile, Jeonmin H. (2) with "40 Korean food reviews" provides one of the few critical perspectives--suggesting more familiarity with the cuisine. - TRUTHFUL 2. Sharp contrast with critical reviews that show real detail One of the most substantive negative reviews comes from Karen K. (Fort Lee, NJ). While her profile shows low activity, the review itself is detailed and specific--calling out concrete issues with bibimbap, ramen, and service execution. That level of detail signals real dining experience rather than filler praise. This contrast matters: Short, enthusiastic one-liners dominate the 5-star section, while the most thoughtful feedback appears in lower ratings. 3. Structural red flags in the review mix Multiple "Elite 23" or "All-Star" badges tied to reviewers with extremely narrow or limited histories - Free Soda Generic praise ("great tasting chicken," "quick service") disproportionately clustered in top ratings Detailed criticism appearing primarily in lower-star reviews An overall 3.9/5 rating across 571 reviews, which suggests mixed performance--yet the default sort surfaces overwhelmingly positive takes 4. The biggest tell: Yelp's own filtering Yelp explicitly notes "110 other reviews that are not currently recommended." That is not a small number. When over 100 reviews are filtered out by Yelp's algorithm, it strongly suggests the platform itself detected unreliable or low-quality activity. read more

I love the wings here, they're super crispy and the flavors are unique. But my favorite dish is definitely the beef stone stew, it's perfect for the winter weather. The service is always very kind and I love how this place is super casual. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Beef stew (Bulgogi) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Really loved this place!! Stopped in for a solo dining lunch! They have plenty of spots for those who eat by themselves!! The chicken was super juicy and flavorful!! And the crispy rice cakes were phenomenal with the perfect amount of heat! Staff was very friendly as well!! Looking forward to going back next time I'm in the city read more

K-Bap & Wings - Soy garlic wings 6pc - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I loved the food. Very delicious. Hit the spot. I would recommend eating here. The fried chicken was the best.

The cheese wings is soooo good. And the cheese rice cake is soooo addictive-taste like chips. Both have the perfect amount of flavoring and crisp that other places can't do. I would def get the wings if you're there. It's a bit tight in there but solo dining is welcomed! Staff members were kind and helpful. read more

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Chicken is amazing!!! The wait was definitely longer than anticipated but still very worth it! Staff was locked in and kind, glad I stumbled upon this place! The inside felt crowded and ambience was loud, so I opted to take my order to-go! Good stuff. read more

Such good cheesy wings!! They have so many other unique flavors of fried chicken so yummy. Only thing is it's pretty crowded sometimes because it's so popular also their spicy wings are actually pretty spicy read more

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@kbapandwings is a casual restaurant located in midtown! They sell a bunch of classic korean dishes, and are most known for their 6 for $12 KFC. ft: -chicken teriyaki bibimbap: came with a sunny side up egg, rice, bean sprouts! Super healthy, super delicious. I got the one in the hot stone. -sweet and spicy fried chicken over rice: The chicken had this apple cidery taste to it, and it wasn't too spicy! It came with kinchi and radish. The chicken was a good combo with the rice. -vegetable kimbap: Wow! I love kimbap. It was made nicely and easy to chew. The ingredients were very tasty! -soy garlic fried chicken: This was our favorite!!! I always get soy garlic when ordering KFC. The wings were super tender, flavorful, and AWESOME! -original fried chicken: This one is good for people that don't want too much seasoning! If you want something with more flavor to it, do get the other ones. Chicken was tender regardless! K-Bap & Wings follow @rebeccatakesnyc for more nyc content! read more

K-Bap & Wings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Beef bibimbap was a rip off, there was barely any beef in the bowl. The wings were decent but the sauce on them does not sit well, quite sticky and chunked. Wings are surprisingly large. Service-wise, the order was created quickly and was clean and accurate. Cozy restaurant with plenty of seating. Likely will not be returning. read more

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inconsistency in service, food isn't exactly tasty but just average. The table we were first placed was leaned, and our water was tilting. The workers kept forgetting about certain things we ordered. The ambiance serves a grandmas basement. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Spicy soy garlic 6pc and 2pc skewers - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Ambiance (3/5): The inside is warm and cozy with a couple of dining tables. There is both counter ordering and seated service. The lighting is more on the dark side but no volume/music that you can hear. The table I sat at was sticky to touch. Service (4/5): The staff was courteous and literally jogged to get your food/requests. The food was ready in about 10 minutes. Bulgogi Bento Box (1/5): The lunch bulgogi bento box totaled to $18.45 (including tax)! This was not worth that cost at all. The bulgogi beef was low quality--it was dry and tough to chew. It lacked sauce and needed a side of hot sauce to rescue it. There was a slight sweetness and not enough saltiness/flavor. read more

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I got the army stew, which was a good portion for the price. However, something in the soup was really salty and was pretty distracting from the flavor honestly. Also, the rice was a bit hard and didn't seem all that fresh. Very average army stew.. maybe I didn't order the right thing but I wasn't too impressed with the item. Service was fine, and the interior was spacious but was kind of dark and lifeless. read more

K-Bap & Wings - Army stew (budae jjigae) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent service. Ambience reminds me of mom and pop food places in South Korea. Fried chicken wing original recipe is very good. Ramen with shrimps is very flavorful and will definitely come back to try other dishes on the menu. read more

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