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Went to Kaya Garden on a Saturday afternoon and it had plenty availability. The staff was informative and attentive and the restaurant was very clean and bright inside! We wanted to order kbbq but they had a two dish minimum so we ended up deferring to other menu items. We specifically came for their raw marinated crabs and they were absolutely delicious. The servers gave plenty of banchan and kept them filled as well as our ice waters. The food was delicious overall but we did wish we had some bbq meats. Slightly pricey but everything was good. They did have combos for two that include set menus with fresh veggies. Great date spot!
This establishment offers a few Korean delicacy such as Ssam Bop (Wrapped rice) with a choice of spicy pork stir-fry or bulgogi, Soy marinated blue crab & Shrimp, and the Korean BBQ. Portions are huge, location is easy to find right in Leonia and the quality of food is always consistent. When in the mood for a no frill Korean meal, it's a must try.
A friend brought us here because it is her family's go-to restaurant. The portions were massive and the food was all delicious. I especially liked jeyook sambap and jjukoomi bokeum. I was also surprised by the albap which was delicious for only $5. I definitely would definitely visit next time I'm in the area, but I might also take a trip out to NJ just to eat here again.
I've been coming back here several times after a friend introduced me to Kaya. The food is always solid and the service is quick and pleasant. I didn't grow up eating in Korean food so being introduced to so many different options here has been such a treat. I will definitely continue to return!
Visited this restaurant on a saturday night and it wasnt too busy. We had a party of 5 and were seated right away. I picked this spot just to try out their raw marinated crabs and they did not disappoint. We got the normal blue crabs, 2 servings and it was more than enough to serve 4 people. We also ordered the spicy squid with noodles, spicy pork with kimchi, and bulgogi sambap. Everything was delicious and cooked well! We also got the steamed egg and a side soup as well. They also do lunch specials!
So, apparently, they have the best soy raw crab, and let me tell you, it's good, really good. BUT, the crabs not that soft, so be careful. We also got the spicy pork belly which was awesome, and the portions are really good. The service was good, they were attentive and got us what we needed in a timely manner. Definitely check out the specials that are offered. So many great specials AND the side dishes here are superior compared to other Korean locations.
As a foodie, I am embarrassed that I never had raw marinated crab until Kaya Garden. The crab was tasty but on the salty side. It is also meant to be shared with a group, as one can only eat so much. Kalbi was delicious, as usual! The service was great here, with constant refills of Banchan.
We came here to try New Jersey's version of raw marinated crabs to compare it to the Queens and Brooklyn's versions. I honestly thought it was not as good- they cut up the crabs into smaller pieces, which makes it harder to get a good squeeze of the meat into your rice bowl. The sauce was soaked in deeper than some of the other ones, likely because the crab is cut into more pieces, but it is a little salty. Don't get me wrong, it was delicious- but I wouldn't travel this far again just to have more. If you live nearby though, it's definitely worth it! That being said, we also had the sambap, which was delicious! It comes with a lot of veggies and is also meant for sharing. Our group enjoyed the banchan also. The staff were very nice and accommodating to our large group.
My friend and I had been dying to try some raw marinated crab. It was hard to find one that was open on New Year's Day but I found Kaya Garden so we decided to drag our husbands out for a little holiday lunch. We got there at 1 pm and there was a good amount of people dining there already, though the restaurant was not completed full. From the looks of it, it used to be a sushi/Japanese restaurant. We decided to order a bunch of things to share. This is everything we ordered: Bulgogi - originally, we had wanted the Galbi but the waitress (who speaks very little to no English) told us the minimum order would be two. I'd never heard of this before and there was no way we could finish two of those because we wanted a variety. So we ditched that idea and settled for the bulgogi. This was a bit bland. Stir-fried spicy pork loin with kimchi - I usually don't order this because pork loin tends to be dry but thankfully, this was not the case. I especially loved it with the soft tofu it was served with. Raw marinated crab - this was very flavorful but salty, so you definitely need some rice to go with it. I highly recommend scooping some rice into the crab shells. While I liked it, I don't think it's something I would order too often. You can only eat so many pieces of it. It's also a lot of work to eat. We ordered the large but could have done with just a small because there was quite a bit of leftover, and you can't really eat these the next day. The banchan was standard. There was really any one side we ate that we wanted more of, which is typically the case at other Korean restaurants. As we looked around the restaurant, we noticed that everyone was ordering something that came with a giant plate of veggies, which I found out was the bossam. Will have to try that one out next time.
I've been craving soy sauce raw marinated crabs lately, so my fiancé and I stopped by for lunch. Off their lunch menu, we ordered their marinated crabs with doenjang jjigae, and the spicy pork ssam for 2. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and so much food for 2 people. The staff was friendly, overall a good and hearty experience.
We love Kaya Garden for their spicy pork / jeyook bokeum! We've also ordered their marinated crabs before but it's really the pork that brings us back. During our most recent visit, we came in at 8:30pm and were seated immediately. After ordering our food, it came out pretty quickly. Our spicy pork came with rice and doenjang jjigae (the jjigae was spicier than most places I've been to). After finishing up our food we were out the door around 9pm. Service is okay which we don't mind as we come specifically just to taste their delicious spicy pork!
Got into town this evening and decided to yelp for a quick meal. Saw this place, Kaya Gardens, Korean Restaurant, out here in Leonia, New Jersey. We simply couldn't ask for more. From reading the quick listed reviews already on yelp, imwe knew this is going to be another awesome food adventure out here on our first day visiting the New York area for the first time. I called in around 8pm to make sure they were still open. Glad to know they close at around 9-9:30pm (according to the Ahjuma who answers the call. It is advertised to close at 10:30pm. It was only 4-6 mins drive from our hotel nearby. Plenty of parking on the Main Street and there seem to be parking spaces throughout the streets in the nearby homes. We found a parking stall when we pulled up; THANK YOU JESUS!! Got out, walked through the front door and three (3) Ahjumas greeted us at the door--Annyongsaeyo!! We were seated almost immediately as we only had a party of three. From the looks of things, there's a cashier lounge, a seating area serving up to 6 tables with seats from 4-6, and another isolated room with roughly 6 tables serving the same amount of seats. Several Ahjumas tends to the guest and we had about 4 helping us from brining out the cold side dishes, to getting the beers and serving drinks and helping us with the menu. After we placed our order, the food including the main course came out in less than 10 minutes. We ordered a Stir Fry Combination dish with Intestine, Beef and Squid, a plate of Pickled Raw Crab meat with delicious soy sauce served over a nicely decorated lettuce and a Tofu/KimChi Soup that has Intestine and Tripe in it. All served with a bowl of white Jasmine Rice. Authentic is the word I would like to use to describe e the flavor, the aroma and taste of each bite. I'm recommending this place to anyone visiting New Jersey and just wants something that is not Italian, Burger or Pizza. We'll be back for seconds and thirds next time. I'm pretty stuffed now. I said Thank You, Kamsahaminda to all the Ahjumas and a nice tip for the generous food.
Ordered: Bulgogi Gobdol (~$18): marinated tenderloin beef in hot stone bowl, served with purple rice and soondubu Raw Marinated Soy Sauce Crab (~$18) Aya's take: After seeing the viral raw marinated crab everywhere, I decided to finally give it a try. Not too many places have it based on my research but Kaya Garden had come up a few times. We stopped by during their Lunch Special (Mon-Sat 11:15am-2:45pm) and were seated right away. The banchan (side dishes) they gave us were decent; I particularly enjoyed the fish cakes. The Raw Marinated Soy Sauce Crab was a good try but definitely not my favorite. I think I would have preferred a spicy marinade versus this soy one. It's a lot of work for so little meat but it is super buttery, a little sweet, and jelly-like. It goes best with the purple rice. The Bulgogi Gobdol was pretty solid; well-flavored but a bit dry. It was honestly the backup dish in case we didn't like the Crab and even though we finished the Crab, I'm glad I had another option just in case. Good try but wouldn't be eager to try it again!
6 months ago
Mainly street parking around the area. We came early on a Saturday, pretty much right when they opened, for a birthday lunch, and boy did it get packed by the time we left! I was actually really surprised that they offered lunch specials on the weekend, which was a huge plus. We mainly ordered from the lunch specials menu, and while I felt like a lot of the dishes had pretty similar flavor profiles, everything was a great value for the price. I especially enjoyed the kimchi jjigae--it was flavorful, comforting, and probably my favorite dish of the meal! Unfortunately, the gopchang (intestine) soup was the one disappointment. I had about two pieces and couldn't bring myself to eat any more. The intestines didn't taste properly cleaned to me, and it left an unpleasant taste in my mouth afterward. Aside from that dish, I thought everything else was solid, especially considering the price and the fact that the lunch specials are available on weekends. I'd definitely be down to come back and explore more of the regular menu next time! read more
1 month ago
Went to Kaya Garden on a Saturday afternoon and it had plenty availability. The staff was informative and attentive and the restaurant was very clean and bright inside! We wanted to order kbbq but they had a two dish minimum so we ended up deferring to other menu items. We specifically came for their raw marinated crabs and they were absolutely delicious. The servers gave plenty of banchan and kept them filled as well as our ice waters. The food was delicious overall but we did wish we had some bbq meats. Slightly pricey but everything was good. They did have combos for two that include set menus with fresh veggies. Great date spot! read more
This establishment offers a few Korean delicacy such as Ssam Bop (Wrapped rice) with a choice of spicy pork stir-fry or bulgogi, Soy marinated blue crab & Shrimp, and the Korean BBQ. Portions are huge, location is easy to find right in Leonia and the quality of food is always consistent. When in the mood for a no frill Korean meal, it's a must try. read more
A friend brought us here because it is her family's go-to restaurant. The portions were massive and the food was all delicious. I especially liked jeyook sambap and jjukoomi bokeum. I was also surprised by the albap which was delicious for only $5. I definitely would definitely visit next time I'm in the area, but I might also take a trip out to NJ just to eat here again. read more
I've been coming back here several times after a friend introduced me to Kaya. The food is always solid and the service is quick and pleasant. I didn't grow up eating in Korean food so being introduced to so many different options here has been such a treat. I will definitely continue to return! read more
Visited this restaurant on a saturday night and it wasnt too busy. We had a party of 5 and were seated right away. I picked this spot just to try out their raw marinated crabs and they did not disappoint. We got the normal blue crabs, 2 servings and it was more than enough to serve 4 people. We also ordered the spicy squid with noodles, spicy pork with kimchi, and bulgogi sambap. Everything was delicious and cooked well! We also got the steamed egg and a side soup as well. They also do lunch specials! read more
So, apparently, they have the best soy raw crab, and let me tell you, it's good, really good. BUT, the crabs not that soft, so be careful. We also got the spicy pork belly which was awesome, and the portions are really good. The service was good, they were attentive and got us what we needed in a timely manner. Definitely check out the specials that are offered. So many great specials AND the side dishes here are superior compared to other Korean locations. read more
4 months ago
As a foodie, I am embarrassed that I never had raw marinated crab until Kaya Garden. The crab was tasty but on the salty side. It is also meant to be shared with a group, as one can only eat so much. Kalbi was delicious, as usual! The service was great here, with constant refills of Banchan. read more
We came here to try New Jersey's version of raw marinated crabs to compare it to the Queens and Brooklyn's versions. I honestly thought it was not as good- they cut up the crabs into smaller pieces, which makes it harder to get a good squeeze of the meat into your rice bowl. The sauce was soaked in deeper than some of the other ones, likely because the crab is cut into more pieces, but it is a little salty. Don't get me wrong, it was delicious- but I wouldn't travel this far again just to have more. If you live nearby though, it's definitely worth it! That being said, we also had the sambap, which was delicious! It comes with a lot of veggies and is also meant for sharing. Our group enjoyed the banchan also. The staff were very nice and accommodating to our large group. read more
My friend and I had been dying to try some raw marinated crab. It was hard to find one that was open on New Year's Day but I found Kaya Garden so we decided to drag our husbands out for a little holiday lunch. We got there at 1 pm and there was a good amount of people dining there already, though the restaurant was not completed full. From the looks of it, it used to be a sushi/Japanese restaurant. We decided to order a bunch of things to share. This is everything we ordered: Bulgogi - originally, we had wanted the Galbi but the waitress (who speaks very little to no English) told us the minimum order would be two. I'd never heard of this before and there was no way we could finish two of those because we wanted a variety. So we ditched that idea and settled for the bulgogi. This was a bit bland. Stir-fried spicy pork loin with kimchi - I usually don't order this because pork loin tends to be dry but thankfully, this was not the case. I especially loved it with the soft tofu it was served with. Raw marinated crab - this was very flavorful but salty, so you definitely need some rice to go with it. I highly recommend scooping some rice into the crab shells. While I liked it, I don't think it's something I would order too often. You can only eat so many pieces of it. It's also a lot of work to eat. We ordered the large but could have done with just a small because there was quite a bit of leftover, and you can't really eat these the next day. The banchan was standard. There was really any one side we ate that we wanted more of, which is typically the case at other Korean restaurants. As we looked around the restaurant, we noticed that everyone was ordering something that came with a giant plate of veggies, which I found out was the bossam. Will have to try that one out next time. read more
I've been craving soy sauce raw marinated crabs lately, so my fiancé and I stopped by for lunch. Off their lunch menu, we ordered their marinated crabs with doenjang jjigae, and the spicy pork ssam for 2. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and so much food for 2 people. The staff was friendly, overall a good and hearty experience. read more
1 year ago
We love Kaya Garden for their spicy pork / jeyook bokeum! We've also ordered their marinated crabs before but it's really the pork that brings us back. During our most recent visit, we came in at 8:30pm and were seated immediately. After ordering our food, it came out pretty quickly. Our spicy pork came with rice and doenjang jjigae (the jjigae was spicier than most places I've been to). After finishing up our food we were out the door around 9pm. Service is okay which we don't mind as we come specifically just to taste their delicious spicy pork! read more
Got into town this evening and decided to yelp for a quick meal. Saw this place, Kaya Gardens, Korean Restaurant, out here in Leonia, New Jersey. We simply couldn't ask for more. From reading the quick listed reviews already on yelp, imwe knew this is going to be another awesome food adventure out here on our first day visiting the New York area for the first time. I called in around 8pm to make sure they were still open. Glad to know they close at around 9-9:30pm (according to the Ahjuma who answers the call. It is advertised to close at 10:30pm. It was only 4-6 mins drive from our hotel nearby. Plenty of parking on the Main Street and there seem to be parking spaces throughout the streets in the nearby homes. We found a parking stall when we pulled up; THANK YOU JESUS!! Got out, walked through the front door and three (3) Ahjumas greeted us at the door--Annyongsaeyo!! We were seated almost immediately as we only had a party of three. From the looks of things, there's a cashier lounge, a seating area serving up to 6 tables with seats from 4-6, and another isolated room with roughly 6 tables serving the same amount of seats. Several Ahjumas tends to the guest and we had about 4 helping us from brining out the cold side dishes, to getting the beers and serving drinks and helping us with the menu. After we placed our order, the food including the main course came out in less than 10 minutes. We ordered a Stir Fry Combination dish with Intestine, Beef and Squid, a plate of Pickled Raw Crab meat with delicious soy sauce served over a nicely decorated lettuce and a Tofu/KimChi Soup that has Intestine and Tripe in it. All served with a bowl of white Jasmine Rice. Authentic is the word I would like to use to describe e the flavor, the aroma and taste of each bite. I'm recommending this place to anyone visiting New Jersey and just wants something that is not Italian, Burger or Pizza. We'll be back for seconds and thirds next time. I'm pretty stuffed now. I said Thank You, Kamsahaminda to all the Ahjumas and a nice tip for the generous food. read more
Ordered: Bulgogi Gobdol (~$18): marinated tenderloin beef in hot stone bowl, served with purple rice and soondubu Raw Marinated Soy Sauce Crab (~$18) Aya's take: After seeing the viral raw marinated crab everywhere, I decided to finally give it a try. Not too many places have it based on my research but Kaya Garden had come up a few times. We stopped by during their Lunch Special (Mon-Sat 11:15am-2:45pm) and were seated right away. The banchan (side dishes) they gave us were decent; I particularly enjoyed the fish cakes. The Raw Marinated Soy Sauce Crab was a good try but definitely not my favorite. I think I would have preferred a spicy marinade versus this soy one. It's a lot of work for so little meat but it is super buttery, a little sweet, and jelly-like. It goes best with the purple rice. The Bulgogi Gobdol was pretty solid; well-flavored but a bit dry. It was honestly the backup dish in case we didn't like the Crab and even though we finished the Crab, I'm glad I had another option just in case. Good try but wouldn't be eager to try it again! read more
10 months ago
6 years ago
I came here with coworkers for lunch. They are taking a lot of precautions for Covid...masks, temperature reading upon entry...even a UV air purifier. We shared what I think is Ssambap...spicy pork and onions to be eaten in fresh lettuce wraps. This was awesome. We also had Bulgogi which was served with outstanding purple rice. Together with the nibbles they brought out in the beginning, this was way too much food for three people. Boss paid, so I can't speak to the prices. The service was great, very friendly waitress read more
4 years ago
The raw marinated crabs were delicious! We had 4 people, and one platter for 2 had enough for 2-3 crabs per person. I think that was a good amount, since too many would have been too salty. We also got the spicy pork, and it came with a lot of different veggies to wrap them in. They gave us purple rice, lots of side dishes, and 2 stews for free. We would definitely come again to try the bbq. read more
2 years ago
Wanted to have soy marinated crabs for our anniversary lunch date and this place did not disappoint after an hour's drive north. Worth it! Aside from the crabs, we had bulgogi and cod fish head soup. All from the lunch special, which were reasonably priced. Service was efficient. Clean and spacious dining area. Restroom well maintained. The banchan dishes were satisfying portions and quite tasty. The steamed egg was one of the best I've had. The tofu soup was packed with umami. Street parking on a weekday was easy. Will definitely go back. read more
2 years ago
I stopped by for dinner with my friends. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We ordered Korean BBQ and had plenty of delicious side dishes to enjoy them with. Great atmosphere, great food and great service. I highly recommend Kaya Garden to anyone who is in the area and want great food! read more
Our go-to spot for - also known as sizzling, hot spicy marinated pork served with a tray full of vegetables to wrap with like lettuce, seaweed, perilla leafs, and so much more. This is perfect for sharing with family and friends! read more
3 years ago
The staff was super friendly and food came out quick. I've been wanting to try soy marinated crab for a long time and I finally got to here! It was fresh and i will definitely be trying it more now read more
3 years ago
A family-oriented restaurant in NJ, recently under new ownership, and known for its cozy atmosphere. While they no longer serve fluke sashimi anymore, their marinated crab is highly praised as one of the best in NJ! read more
Great authentic Korean food for an affordable price! I came here with my parents for lunch, and they offer lunch special that range from $16-20. The lunch specials come with rice and tofu soup. I got the Soy Sauce Marinated Crab, and they give you a good amount of crab as well. The whole plate was around 3 crabs for $18. Definitely recommend for some authentic Korean food! read more
Overall, great restaurant for no-fuss Korean food. Perfect for families or groups of 4+ given the large portion sizes. Best tasting soy sauce marinated raw crab in the tri-state area. I've searched around Manhattan Ktown and even Queens for the best gejang, and turns out all one has to do is cross the GWB. The crab was perfectly seasoned (not too salty, subtly sweet) and had lots of bright orange roe in the shells. Mix with rice for the perfect bite. Their other signature dish, Ssambap Jeongsik, was great too. The portion size feeds 3-4 easily and comes with deonjang jiggae and the largest assortment of ssam greens ever, including lettuce, cabbage, bokchoy, perilla leaves, and more. Good selection of banchan too (including gyeran jjim). You'll definitely leave well-fed. read more
7 years ago
Coming into the restaurant you feel like your a bit out of place if you are not korean. The specials written on the walls are only in korean, the signs in the bathroom telling you not to flush tissues (I'm guessing) are also in korean, the waitress for the most part only speak korean so there's a lot of pointing and waving your hand to get their attention to refill your water and reordering when they don't take your order the first time. That's the only flaw I really see about this place. Food wise, wow it was great. This was my first time ordering spicy tripe and intestines soup and I liked it! The waitress was funny and remarked are you sure? I guess not a lot of non-korean guest ordered that. Just the the right spice level and the intestines were very soft and chewy. They give you a decent about of vegetables in the bowl as well and a slice of tofu. The place g busy on a Friday night! read more
This place is famous for their ssambap and gae-jang. For those that don't know, ssambap is various greens and spicy pork to wrap with rice. Gae-jang is raw crab in fermented soy broth. However, this time they did not have the crabs due to supply issue, which was a total bummer. Either way, price is good and food taste great. read more
3 years ago
LOVED IT! My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night and we ordered the ssambap junshik and and ganjang gehjang. The waitress was very kind and gave both of us our own deonjang jjigae which was also so delicious. The side dishes were also very good. Sadly, I'm kind of allergic to ganjang gaejang but I couldn't stop eating it because it was so fresh and yummy.. We devoured EVERYTHING. Food and service is def 5/5. Also this restaurant is BYOB ! read more
Crazy good place. Want good Korean food say less and come here. Raw marinated crab here was fire af, it's like the best out of all the places I tried throughout New York and New Jersey. super friendly service, almost make it feels like your in Korea. Don't even get me on the taste, straight up addicting. Super flavorful with the wonderfully cooked rice makes it feel warm and toasty. Come here for the family vibe cause you won't regret it. Also can't go wrong because a lot of Koreans are here. 11/10 would come again cause this place is addicting. read more
My first time here. Placed a phone order and the order was ready for when I arrived. Impressed with the service. Neat packaging and generous portions. I ordered the raw marinaded blue crab. It's a specialty item and most restaurants do not carry this. I was so pleased to find this gem of a restaurant. This is dad's fave so will be visiting again! He gives the crab 2 thumbs up!! read more
4 years ago
I was very disappointed after having dinner here last night. The portion of the raw marinated crab was tiny and the quality was not the same. We ordered 4 servings of the pork belly, also came out already cooked in the kitchen. We wanted a BBQ experience but it wasn't that at all. The portions of the meat were also so small but the prices were expensive. We spent over $50 for the crab and $100 for the pork belly...literally left still hungry. I felt like it was a rip off. read more
7 years ago
If you are a fresh vegi and side dishes lover like me, go! Lots of super fresh veggies and tasty side dishes, big portion of marinated pork and healthy multigrain rice, I just love this place. It is less greasy than transitional Korean restaurants but it is still an authentic Korean restaurant. This much food costs us only $40. I will come back for sure read more
4 years ago
My wife and I planned to meet one of our good friends as she was craving soy sauce marinated raw crab but she couldn't make it. My wife and I ordered ssam bap, a dish that comes with spicy pork and assortment of veggies that you wrap pork meat and rice with. It also comes with soy bean soup (daen jang jji gae). They taste really good and quantity was too much for two of us. Next time I would invite couple more people to come join us because we couldn't finish it. read more
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