This is my favorite Korean resturant in NY.!! I have never ever neverever had such delicious Korean food in New York!!! We had 6 main menus and all of them were unbelievable! Also their service was so nice.! And the most wonderful point is affordable price. You won't find a better Korean restaurant than KAL in New York. !! Thanks so much FOR WONDERFUL DINNER read more

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I've been to this place a total of four times, from the first visit soon after it opened to my last visit recently. The food is not bad and not exceptional like someone else here put it, but portion sizes are small. I have always been satisfied with the main dish, but what looks like scrambled egg that comes out as a side dish is cold, which is a bit strange to me and feels like breakfast leftovers straight from the fridge. Service has improved dramatically from my first visit (new server). Although this is a Korean restaurant, their large chalkboard art looks more japanese. Kinda hope they would display more Korean-looking art. read more

KAL - SPICY CHICKEN - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

Such a great addition to the plethora of restaurants on 30th ave. It has a small dining area with simple, concrete design. I have not dined in but did seamless last night and the food was ON POINT. If there is one thing you have to do: GET THE PORK BUN ! It surely is probably the best thing this side of Queens. -Bimbimbap and the Hot pot soup also did not disappoint. They are not cheap with the bulgogi like other Korean restaurants. I can't wait to come in and dine. Their prices are fair and they do have lunch specials and in-dining $4 specials. Monday - Korean chicken wings Tuesday - Japchae Wednesday - Spicy Rice Cake Thursday - 50% off ALL liquor Can't wait to venture out to more of the items on their menu. Kal apparently means knife in Korean, a slice of heaven if you ask me. read more

I'm starting to think all the 5 star reviews are from people who don't know what authentic Korean food should taste like. I've tried maybe 2-3 different dishes here and they were all disappointing. It's edible but a lot of the flavors were off. The banchan is not edible. Especially the kimchi. I really wanted to like this place. read more

This is our new favorite Korean spot in Queens. It's small, but I think that's how they are able to keep the prices down. The food is amazing and the service is great. We just discovered this place a couple of weeks ago and we've already been here 3 times. We will be back... again and again and again. read more

**THIS IS PURELY BASED ON DELIVERY** consistent and delicious - two words I think of, when I think of Kal. Their main courses seem pretty traditional with a bit of a modern spin (which I like). I have it on my list to eat AT Kal sometime soon. Until then, my final note is - If I could order and the Omurice every single day... I would. read more

In a fairly saturated area, KAL has taken up the challenge to stand out and succeed. From reasonably priced to moderate portions and a fairly intimate setting, there's no need to look else where for Korean cuisine in Astoria. I took a chance with dining at the location as it only had 16 5 star reviews, but clearly I found a hidden gem. My plus one and I dine here during Sunday lunch service. Parking around the area is horrible but there are public transportations available. Inside there are three two tops and four four tops which means large groups are probably not going to have a great time here. The host provided us menus and water promptly after showing us to our seats. Chopsticks were set atop a piece of two fold napkin and extra settings are removed. We did not have any dietary restrictions or utensil preference, so we were able to place our order without any issues. Because it is a smaller space, the host is also the wait staff which can mean a longer service time if the restaurant is crowded and everyone arrives at the same time. I do believe it is a newer location due to the lack of reviews but once again, if you are in Astoria and craving Korean cuisine, this just might do the trick. For the real good stuff I'd still recommend Murray Hill in queens or K-town. read more

KAL - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This place is ahhhmazing! Legit bulgogi and spicy pork... and those sides . It's small but we ate at 5pm on a Sunday and had no problem with quick and great service. TRY NOW before it blows up and has long lines! Just order delivery to Ditmars area and the food was still amazing! Warm, fresh, correct order, and delicious!!! So happy to have a legit Korean place in town. read more

I love the interior decor with the cool fun creative hooks for jackets. The dark grey wall has a grungy look and the bowls were all earthenware fired in a kiln with something that allows it to appear glazed by artisans from a far away land. Another thing worth mentioning is that I really did enjoy the meal and found it phenomenal. Whoa...I walked in to have a raspberry wine shot, followed by the chicken wings with wasabi and spicy sauce, and some delicious lunch special. Later on, I decided on the the brisket kimchi bibimbap which had fresh ingredients. It was a decent portion, and I found it so filling. This was strongly flavored and came with banchan of broccoli, bean sprouts, and kimchi. It was super nice how the meal came together. I really enjoyed my visit and would recommend it to others who like Korean food and Astoria...and want to travel to 30th Avenue via the W train. I would definitely revisit. read more

Great Korean food and the nicest owner! Came on a Sunday night for dinner, yes the place is small but that's the best part. Makes it all the more the neighborhood gem that it is. Ordered Galbi and bimbimbap with tofu/mushrooms. Andy (the nicest owner!) told us it would take about 20-25min min for the Galbi, which we weren't in rush to eat and it was well worth the wait. The Galbi meat is prepared with the bone, LA Galbi style but the cut was thick instead of thin. It was unbelievably good, the burst of flavor of sweet and savory . Pro tip: mix the white rice in the leftover Galbi marinade on the plate! The Galbi order came with 4 banchan (kongnahmul, kimchi, braised potato, sautéed zucchini) -all so good. Bibimbap was actually dolsot bibimbap which I missed on the menu so was pleasantly surprised when it came out in the hot stone bowl. Quickly used up the kimchi and asked for another dish of it, and Andy came back with a bigger portion! Bibimbap was delicious, all the veggies and gochujang mixed together was perfect. Another pro tip: add the Kimchi when you're mixing it all together while the bowl is still sizzling - won't regret it! All this was enough to fill 2 people very comfortably, another dish would have been too much. If it matters, the tofu was fried which I personally loved. We licked our plates clean. Andy came over afterwards, introduced himself and apologized for not checking in on us earlier - nicest person ever! We're excited to come back, we usually have to go to koreatown or flushing for Galbi and now we don't have to! So thrilled this place exists in Astoria and for meeting someone as nice as Andy! read more

KAL - Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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My boyfriend and I finally were able to give this place a try after passing it the week before. We came in to grab some lunch and were pretty satisfied with the dishes we got. The lunch portions are the same as the regular portions and they are served with bon chon! (Always a plus!) I got the chicken teriyaki and my boyfriend got the Bulgogi and we both were super satisfied with our food. The service was also extremely friendly and inviting, you can tell this is going to be a neighborhood favorite ! I would recommend this place to anyone looking to try a new spot in Astoria ! read more

KAL - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

Truly a gem! Very cute and quaint! The food was very tasty! Don't miss out on the pork bun! read more

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Delicious food, above average friendliness from our server who was also the only staff member. She was attentive and energetic despite being responsible for a full restaurant. Small space gives it a cozy neighborhood feel. Can't wait to come back. The kimchi is SO good. read more

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Seriously delicious food and they're super nice. I had the tofu stew which was great and the crunch tofu was INSANELY DELICIOUS I definitely recommend read more

I don't usually write review for any restaurants that already has many good reviews, but I will say that I'm genuinely impress by quality of food, price and service level of this small establishment. "KAL" (in korean means knife) is a great addition to Astoria's food destination. Appetizer such as Dduckboki (spicy rice cake), Japchae, bulgogi are especially top notch and reminds me of tastes in South Korea's night market. Seafood Ramen is my favorite so far (amazing broth for hangovers cure from Soju) and I can't wait to try other menus. I would definitely prefer to dine here over heading to flushing or Manhattan to get "legit" korean food that are overly priced and often under delivered. If you like Korean comfort food that are affordable and are great quality, definitely give them a try, you won't regret it! read more

KAL - Bulbogi- I can eat this everyday! - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

Can't believe this place has 5 star reviews. We came here because of the good yelp reviews. We had japchae, spicy pork, and bibimbop. The food was TOO salty and too much of msg taste. I ended of not being able to eat most of it. Just make a trip to ktown or flushing. Overall, we will never return again. read more

It's a pretty cute little place that serves good and simple Korean food. We went on a Friday night for a quick dinner. We ordered the bulgogi hotpot and bulgogi bibimbap. Each dish came with some small dishes like corn, pickled onions..etc. we also got the boneless fried chicken but I'm not the biggest fan. I did enjoy the hotpot and bibimbap and left quite happy! read more

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Food delicious, service excellent! Atmosphere 10/10. We're not from NYC, but visit often for family, and would normally wonder into Korea town. However, my brother recommended KAL this time and it did not disappoint. We had the short rib, bibimbap, and stew. Service was also excellent. We will be back! read more

Was stuck looking for authentic Korean food in Queens and came across this place. Food here is excellent quality. Especially the tofu stew. Big flavours and fresh. Nice decor with coat-racks for each table a nice touch. Will definitely return. read more

This eatery has only been open for less than a year and I decided to visit them before the new year. I ordered chicken teriyaki and a soup. The meal was very good as was the wait service. KAL is a little too small for larger groups, but for lunch or a small dinner, the eatery is just fine! read more

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Had lunch here. Food: Ordered a spicy rice cake, a pork bun and the bulgogi. The spicy rice cake was served piping hot, but the flavor was average. The pork bun, again, average. And the bulgogi was average. It could've used more seasoning I guess, and it was a bit too fatty and a bit over cooked. I'm a huge fan of Korean food, so I know what I'm talking about. Also, I came here on an extremely hot summer day, and they served me warm tap water (no ice). Service: Excellent. They greet you when you walk in. They were very attentive and very nice. Decor: Minimalist. The place is very small. I think there's a total of 7 tables. Also, the table that I sat at was sticky/wasn't cleaned well. Had to ask them to wipe it down. Overall, if you live in Astoria and you're too lazy to go to Ktown or Flushing, then this will sort of suffice. It's sort of "phone it in" Korean food. But it if you want delicious, knock-your-socks-off Korean, then def head into the city. The 3 items above: $22.32 plus tip. read more

Clean, good food, and good service It was worth driving to Astoria all the way from Jersey read more

KAL - New on the menu! Must try - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

If everyone looking for korean food in Astoria. I would give a thumb up to this new little cozy korean food place :)) I bet you will like the way they present the foods like i do. It was very nice and cute. Let's talk about their Korean homemade food, i got fried chickens was so good especially the combination of mayo and korean spicy sauces. For the entree I got spicy seafood rameyeon which they used ramen noodles instead of instant noodle. The soup was flavorful. Every entrees came with a few tiny side dishes. It looked cute and perfect for one person portion. The price is reasonable. read more

KAL - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Cute little place and amazing food Sooooooo good The dumpling, spicy rice cake, and spicy mackerel stew are worth trying~ I'll visit again soon! read more

KAL - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

Much of Korean food is simple. Kal brings that simplicity of home cooking right to your table. With a nice variety of Korean dishes and a wonderful presentation, I really enjoyed my stay in the tiny restaurant. I had a very common Korean dish of Bulgogi, and it was very filling, I even needed a 2nd bowl of rice since there was so much meat given. I do wish there was a bit more kimchi given with the meal but that is my preference. Stop in and enjoy some great food! read more

Im writing this review as I devour leftovers from Kal and I won't be sharing with my husband. I really can't decide which part of the dinner I loved more. We had the pork buns, fried chicken breast which were both crispy and moist, the glass noodles, spicy pork and spicy chicken entrees. Every single part of the dinner was packed with flavor. We washed it down with a bottle of Soju and Korean beers (alcohol is half off Thursday through Sunday!). Staff was friendly and attentive. Prices were great. Definitely going back. read more

Satisfied my craving. Their bibimbap is dolsot stone pot style. Personally I don't like their banchan but that doesn't take away from the food. It's a quiet place, sadly not a lot of business. Support your local restaurants. It's a hard time right now. read more

Wow. Amazing spot. A serious gem! So glad I found this place. Great vibes, goodfood, and nice staff

Do not fall for the five star reviews. They are probably from the owners. This was not a terrible Korean meal. Nor was it an exceptional one. The rice cakes in sauce were the only truly flavored dish of the evening. Dumplings were bland as was the bulgogi and kalbi. This might be a good introduction to Korean food if you've never had it before. But if you have been to truly Korean places, you'll find this lacks much flavor. The place is tiny, the clientele very hip. Service was good. But if I were grading the food alone it would be 2.5 stars. read more

Beautiful food and kind servers. We had the pork bun (loved the mustard seeds), kimchi bibimbap, spicy pork and fried chicken. Everything was delicious! Only ask is to leave hot pepper paste on the table but it's available when you ask. read more

called 45 minutes before I made a last minute birthday reservation, not only were they extremely accommodating to my party size, but everything was fantastic. The food was authentic and insanely tasty, and the server, woo, was so nice and helpful. He took the experience to the next level, i will absolutely be back. Thanks for making our night special woo! read more

The food was bomb. The steamed dumplings were A1! And the wings were good. Also I'd reorder the rice cake appetizer thing. It was bomb!! I wouldn't reorder the chicken stew diner thing. My bf liked it tho. read more

Me and my friends have been loving their tofu soup and the complimentary side dishes (banchan) so much, and KAL had became our go-to option for delivery during this pandemic crisis. The tofu soup was one of the best in NYC based on my Asian taste buds, very silky and flavorful. But recently, the menu had changed and I was told that new owner took over the restaurant. Tofu soup became mediocre - tofu tastes plain and no umami in the soup, less meat/seafood, it was a major downgrade from previous version for sure. And instead of 4 types of complimentary banchan (includes my favorite - pickled bean sprouts), a small cup of kimchi and a sad salad was provided. We also ordered fried chicken (it wasn't in the old menu), wanted to know if new owners had developed any items that can become signature. Unfortunately, the fried chicken was a big disappointment. They were small, dry, and hard. It's like overnight fried chicken that get reheated by a poor microwave. I miss the old KAL very much :( read more

It's a good place. Got scallion pancake, vegetable japchae, and seafood tofu soup. The 4 bonchons came with the takeout. I really liked all the dishes. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because the tofu soup had more like medium or soft tofu instead of silken or extra soft Korean tofu. First time seeing tofu in the soup being a little firmer texture instead of melt in your mouth type of texture read more

Delicious bibimbap and cozy atmosphere! The wait staff was very nice and helpful. Recommend scallion pancakes as well

New menu = terrible idea. So KAL used to be my favorite restaurant in Astoria and I am sorry to say that the quality and taste of the food has spiraled since new ownership took over. For reference, I ordered 2 buns (spicy pork), 1 order of spicy pork bibimbap, and 1 order of the Spicy Ddukbokki. Firstly the original menu items for spicy pork and bulgogi bowls don't exist anymore, its just bibimbap, which really really skimps out on the meat. Secondly, the buns were atrocious to say the least. It wasn't pork belly as pictured, but instead a couple of pieces of spicy pork in a bun, extremely disappointing and lacked any flavor or texture of a pork bun. Finally the bibimbap was also not very good, it was mostly vegetables with very little meat and the spicy pork was not juicy but dry with minimal flavor. The only saving grace for the meal was the Spicy Ddukbokki which was tasty but didn't come with any rice on the side. Owners of KAL please bring back the original menu, this used to be a go-to korean spot for me, but unfortunately i don't think I will be returning after my experience. read more

Went with a couple friends. Had the soybean stew, spicy soft tofu stew, spicy rice cake, and japchae bun. All were delicious. Great balance of flavors. Spicy enough to keep things interesting. Kimchi was delightfully funky. Also potions were generous. Decor is minimal and space is small but the vibes are solidly good. read more

Wow! Super impressed. This is a great addition to this area of Astoria. One of the best pork buns I've ever had !!! Really excited to come back. read more

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Bring back the old Menu!! It was my favorite restaurant and now all the good food are gone and became lame typical Korean restaurant. read more

Great food, friendly service just amazing experience. Everything on the menu is so authentic. Knowledgeable staff to suggest dishes!