Freshly made kimbap! Ordered the beef kimbap to go and having it warm definitely makes it tastier! However, I do think there is more rice than most kimbaps I've had. Because their was more rice, the taste was not as flavorful as it could be. Or maybe the beef wasn't well seasoned? read more

Kimganae - Beef kimbap - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Ah...a nice, casual Korean restaurant. I honestly don't remember the last time I was ever in one...or have been in one. It's good to finally sit down at a family-owned Korean restaurant for once that doesn't charge exorbitant prices for small portions. My friend has been coming here since his childhood and he swears by this place, so we came here for something different. This particular block is really something special and magical if you're looking for authentic food. I got the Kimganae Donkatsu, which is pork cutlet and there was nothing special about it. The pork was kind of stale and dry and it wasn't really crispy, but my friend (for some reason) loves this place. Guess it's the childhood nostalgia. The miso soup that they kept coming, was from soup packets and tasted awful. The funny thing was that I didn't even realize it was miso soup until my friend informed me (again, because he knows this place well) because it looked and tasted nothing like it. $10 was a little pricey for the meal that I could easily make at home, but it wasn't as awful. read more

Kimganae - Curry Donkatsu - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Pros: Ive been going here since high school. Since then, the place has expanded to the store next door and has hired more people (not for serving/waiting tables) to handle the operations on the back end. Kimganae serves consistently good casual Korean food. It's fast and tasty. Fast because I once came here and ate and left in about thirty minutes. It was packed and was with a group of two so I would definitely say that's fast. It's tasty and has a wide range of food items from bimbimbop to pork cutlet over rice. The lunch menu is a great deal so if it's your first time trying it, go during lunch time! The servers are fast roaming and nice. They give you pickled radish and some kind of salty soup. You can ask for more of both if you like. TIP: If you plan to get the CURRY PORK cutlet with rice, get the curry pork cutlet on the SIDE WITH THE ALL THE DIFFERENT PORK CUTLETS. If you order from there, its $1 more for TWO cutlets rather than one. That's a better bargain. So be careful what you say/order from. That determines how many curry pork cutlets you get (1 or 2). Cons: During rush hour, there are times when the food will lack quality. For example, I ordered baby octopus over rice and spicy beef kimbob. When it came, I was utterly disappointed because the rice was basically like a scoop of ice-cream size and the onions and octopus combination was probably 70% ONIONS and 30% octopus. I expected more meat substance from them. The spicy beef kimbob was also lacking in meat. It was about 50% rice and 50% meat/vegetables. All in all, it's a great fast korean place to sit and eat in Flushing. Hopefully, my future visits wont be as poor quality as next time. read more

Kimganae - dubbokki! hmm!!! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I have very fond memories of this place and going here with my friends years ago in highschool and even into college. They've done a remodel and the management even might have changed but the food is still pretty good. I like their Kimbap and I usually take it to go. There's also a bubble tea shop down the street if you want something to go with your food read more

Food is always good, the prices have gone up but can't blame them. Weird times we are going through. Anyways I say the food is good but the service could be better. The woman at the counter always has an attitude, as if she is too good to work there. I've never heard her say "Hi" "Welcome" or "Thank you" my only issue would be if management informed her that greeting customers is crutial. I don't want to be a pain but it really grinds my gears when the person at the register has no sense of hospitality. You can tell shes glaring at you behind her mask. Probably why I don't go as often, miss the older nice Korean ladies!! read more

Affordable, decent Korean restaurant in the immediate area. I usually get the Kimbaps here. Some honorable mentions are Spicy Tuna/Tuna Sesame Leaf Roll, Spicy Beef Rolls, Bulgogi Squid Roll, and etc . All for a very affordable price and very tasty! The ladies behind the counter make the kimbap rolls as you order. If you are taking out, you can watch how professionally they roll them. One roll is about 12 pieces. The evenly cut pieces are all very big with rice, assorted Korean vegetables, and the meat. The kimbaps have a shine to it because they rub a bit of oil all over it. If you get the take-out, when you open the foam container, it almost looks like it is glowing! Very simple but an impressive presentation for a take-out dish! Rice dishes are okay. The miso soups were refillable during the later hours of business when I was there (probably trying to get rid of them). Good thing, more for us! This spot is not super fancy like the more expensive Korean restaurants. It is inexpensive and does the job very well in filling your tummy up with good food. A must-try! read more

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This place serves what's commonly known in Korea as "bunshik" which literally translates to shared food, but more commonly known as "street food". They serve pretty much everything you would ever want when it comes to Korean street food or fast snack food dishes. I liked the quality of food and the service, but it's super busy, cramped and noisy during lunch. I would recommend less busier times, unless you enjoy the street food like experience. I would definitely go back and try other items on the menu in the future. read more

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I came here with my Yelp buddy who recommended this place. It was a very nice experience. I haven't had kimbap in a long time. When I last had it, it was in Manhattan and kind of on the pricey side. You get so much bang for your buck here. I got the eel roll and it came with 12 pieces for 7.50! Not to mention each piece is much bigger than a comparable sushi roll. My friend got the tuna roll which is good too (FYI, it's canned tuna they use). I love the complimentary miso soup and kimchi they provide. The miso soup is very distinct from Japanese miso soup, which just tastes like salted water to me. This miso soup uses a fish broth, according to my friend. All in all, if you're looking for a quick and very filling Korean bite, this is your go to place. read more

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One of my favorite places since hs- good prices and Really good tonkatsu. The staff is super nice and each order comes with soup which is super nice when it's cold out. read more

I called them and order C1 and C8, what I got is D1 and K8, the cashier also gave me a bad attitude. read more

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Called before they closed asked if they'd wait They said sure However when I arrived before they closed they said they gave away the order And no more left. Terrible situation read more

An overdue review since I've been coming here since 2014! I love this place, it's my go to when I'm not sure what to eat. I usually order their pork cutlet with rice or their kimbap (beef kimbap is my fav). A quick and friendly option if you're looking to grab something on the go or have sit down dinner with a friend. read more

The food was flavorful and really good. The only downside I have is the udon. For the price they give you really little. But the rice dishes are delicious and so savory that it pairs very well with the rice. read more

Tried this place on a whim and it was totally worth it. The food is fresh and they refill on banchan. My chungmoo roll was simple but full of flavor, I loved the extra side of radish with the octopus. My brother and friend had the special which is what everyone usually gets. The plate is huge! But is definitely worth the price. Service and food are great, highly recommend! read more

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I was craving for some kimchi fried rice and my friend ordered the curry katsu Thoughts: We loved the curry katsu but both agreed that the kimchi fried rice was bland (disappointed ) 4 stars because of the curry katsu! read more

Kimganae - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

It wasn't always this bad. I first came to Kimganae in my freshman year of high school and it started my Korean food experience so it had a special place in my hungry heart; I would even say that I became a regular customer there. However, all that changed after having FIVE bad experiences there. The first few bad experiences were not enough for me to end my eating career at Kimganae; still, with the servers becoming meaner and the overall service turning slow, I just had a hunch that this place is changing for the worst. The fifth bad experience happened just before the pandemic when indoor seating was not an alien idea. My girlfriend and I wanted to eat Korean food and since we havent gone back for the duration of a semester, we decided to give Kimganae a try again. Food: - Tteokbokki (2/5): I've had a tteokbokki obsession for a year now and I keep trying to find a place that serves it as amazingly as Do Shi Rak does for an affordable price; therefore, I decided to try the cheese tteokbokki at Kimganae. I was very disappointed. The visual was literally rice cakes just floating on red soup with lacking amount of cheese. Taste wise, it wasn't the worst out of all the food we ordered but I hated the fact that the spice overcame the savor of it. - Fish Cutlet (4/5): I was glad that this made this experience a bit better which says a lot because even this won't be the best food if I had it at another restaurant. The fish cutlet itself didn't taste as fresh as when I had it for the first time four years ago; it was a bit hard to chew but the taste was pretty great. My girlfriend ordered this but because it was the best one out of all that we ordered, I ended up taking one whole cutlet out of the three (note: they give two or three cutlets depending on how big each cutlet is) so I felt a bit sorry for her :/ - Pork Cutlet (1/5): This used to be my favorite selection at Kimganae but something must've happened as now, it also tastes not as fresh as it used to be. The cutlet was even harder to chew than the fish cutlet and it felt like eating cardboard due to it tasting quite unnatural and almost bland. - *****RICE (1 or 0/5): The serving of the rice seem to just become smaller and smaller everytime I go here. There are two-three cutlets per serving and so one tiny amount of rice will for sure make you pay for one or two more extra servings. Service: - Servers (2/5): The place was packed and so we expected the service to be slower; however, as we were waiting for someone to take our order, we noticed that there were two servers who were just standing but still didn't notice us. - Front Cashier (1/5): On the way out, my girlfriend wanted to get kimbap to go as the food didn't satisfy her (to be honest, me too). She ordered at the front and the man who took her order was quite unwelcoming with his stern look and kinda rude tone. However, that wasn't the worst part. When her order was ready, we went to pick it up and she didn't get the order she asked originally so she told the man. The man was extremely rude saying that she should have said it clearer and then took the order back kind of aggresively. I was surprised by this behavior because even I heard my girlfriend's order and he was the one who was still talking to the other people behind the counter while taking our order; moreover, that is in no way you should be handling a customer who politely corrects you. Overall (1/5): The food isn't as good as it used to be. The service is become more rude, unprofessional, and lazy. I don't quite understand how Kimganae has 4/5 stars on Yelp; I'll just relate that rating to the restaurant's interior which is renovated nicely. If you want to go to a Korean place that satisfies your mouth, go to the tiny Korean restaurant next to Kimganae or maybe check out Do Shi Rak or other ones in Northern Blvd. If you want to satisfy your instagram feed, then I guess Kimganae's not too bad. read more

Kimganae - me with my gf's C5. Fish Cutlet lol sorry i didnt get to take a pic of the D4. Cheese Dukbokki :(( - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Wanted to update my review from 5 years ago lol. I've been a frequent here ever since covid happens. I guess I just didn't order the right thing the last time... My go-to order for a quick lunch is Sausage Kimbab and a small Odeng Tang (Fish cake soup). The Hamburger Steak and Sweet Potato Pork Cutlet rice dish are great heavier options. All came with sides of soup, kimchi, and cabbage salad. Services are quick and they have quite a lot of outdoor seating as well if you want to dine in. read more

Classic place for Korean food. This is a go to place for the locals. I usually get the Kim bap $5-6. They are very good especially the one with squid. They always have complimentary radish kimchi. The bibimbap and the cutlets are great choices to get. The lunch prices are cheaper than the dinner prices. read more

Kimganae you make me feel young again. With your lackadaisical staff and so many food choices that re-invigorate my appetite. The atmosphere and clientele of this place is like a storied afterschool hangout of a korean soap opera. Your korean grandmas that sell the food behind the counter are very efficient yet your floor staff can benefit with a chopstick poke or two when needed service is treated with a blind eye and a stifled yawn. Its a good thing that each meal is treated with warm tea, a miso soup and a saucer full of kimchi. I might starve before you ever remember that i ordered food. But i keep coming back only because I am too lazy to brave the long avenues to Northern Boulevard for a better option. Even though I do not come stumbling in here in a drunken soju stupor you have food worthy to cure any hangover. I do enjoy your spicy rice cake dukbokki and how can I choose with your marinated korean bbq? You have beef pork squid how about a combo. Thanks. You have hot udon and seafood jampon (champion) soup. i also enjoy the kimbap rice rolls when i can actually tell which one I am eating. I guess i should not have ordered so many especially since I ordered a pork katsu cutlet with cheese coupled with rice, a side salad and loose corn. Good thing i brought friends but they too have eyed the many food pictures that dot your windows and spotted that you have omurice. Like a special hot pocket of fluffy egg omelet filled with fried rice. i guess i find myself coming here a lot but I do hate waiting for a table since your young teen waitstaff is half awake and am forced to call in or order out at the counter. If I get too hungry from waiting I may find myself at chung moo next door. But otherwise a safe bet for korean food closer to the Flushing train station and prices are about the same. ***1/2 read more

Kimganae is a great spot for casual Korean food with tons of options for the indecisive in you, packed into a tiny space for the claustrophobic in you. The ladies only speak Korean, but what they lack in English, they make up for in high efficiency kimbap-rolling. A smile and nod always work as well. The kimbaps always taste fresh and are quite filling. The sheer volume of menu options is scary, so I usually opt for their trusted bulgogi or spicy squid or spicy tuna kimbaps. I should branch out sometimes, but those varieties are my go-to's. This shop is quite similar to Woorijip in Koreatown, where seating is just as impossible. It's more of a grab-and-go-back-to-your-friend's type of place, for the impatient in you. read more

Kimganae - Spicy squid kimbap closeup - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I have been coming here since high school, when they had the very small dining area and didn't expand. I still remember squeezing through the tables with my bag to go downstairs when there was no room upstairs. My friends and I would frequently visit here to eat after school and catch up. Come here if you want cheap Korean food! This is a typical boonshik (comfort food, it's inexpensive) place. Their menu ranges from donkatsu (regular, kimgane style, pizza, cheese, and kimchi cheese), bulgogi, kimchi fried rice, ramyun as well as their own range of different kimbaps. The prices include tax so what you see is what you'll pay minus the tip. If you order a dish that has something over rice, you will typically get corn and salad along with it. For the amount that you pay, you will get more than enough to fill your stomach. They are generous with their portions and you get soup on the side that can be refilled. read more

Decent for its price. The pork cutlets here are great. The pork cutlet with sweet potato paste is something new. The classic pork cutlet with gravy is also nice. The pork cutlet kimbap is the best kimbap in this place. read more

Walked by hungry and saw the restaurant was packed with people. Walked inside and immediately greeted by the servers. They were very attentive and did a great job for the amount of people in there. Me and another party ordered the eel roll, the pork chop udon and the beef over rice. Everything was tasty and excellent. The eel roll had imitation crab meat in it which was a new thing for me. I liked it. The beef over rice was a huge portion. If the fried pork chop was served separately from the udon noodle soup, I would have liked it even more. They are accommodating so I'm guessing if I asked, they would have separated it. Will be back. read more

Kimganae - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Best ddukkbokki EVER. Kimganae makes the ddukbokki sauce so perfectly spicy and subtly sweet. Also gotta love the donkatsu (pork cutlet) kimbap! Not every kimbap store sells this, but it's my favorite kind. read more

Kimganae - Best ddukkbokki EVER - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Fantastic kimbap and ridiculously friendly service! We walked in to warm greetings on a cold morning and they served us quickly. We ordered the Spicy Beef Roll and Spicy Pork Rice (we substituted corn for rice - I could tell this was a strange request to them, but they were quite gracious about it). Both were great! Meats were well-flavored and tender. Portions were quite large and price was downright cheap. They delivered on everything you could ask for - would definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Kimganae - Spicy beef roll - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I used to come here all the time but now it's getting pricey. Personally, I love the beef gimbap; it used be like $5 but now they raised the prices. They also changed the beef gimbap by a perilla leaf; personally not a big fan of that. I used to always get the pork katsu with curry. The pork katsu was good but in my opinion, not crispy enough. The portion size is also decent. read more

Kimganae - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Great place to grab a casual lunch with friends! Got the beef kimbap, friend got the beef kimbap, and don't have picture, but another friend got the pork katsu. All good! I would say spicy tuna kimbap tastes better than the beef kimbap because the beef was a bit dry. However this is simply a matter of preference of meat type. Pork katsu was also delish! Nothing special with the food, but it is a nice casual spot to get some Korean food! Will come back to try their kimchi fried rice! read more

Kimganae - Beef and spicy tuna kimbap! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

This place is definitely recommended for authentic Korean food! However, my only complaint (which I bet is very common) is that it's almost ALWAYS crowded! Every time I pass by I see people either in a line or waiting outside to be seated. I'd visit this place way more if they had more space available for seating. I usually order kimbap and it's great! I love the spicy tuna. My favorite thing about this place is their kimchi. It comes with whatever you order and it is so so good! I've never had kimchi better than the one they provide here. They also provide you with free miso soup. This place is honestly perfect for lunch with friends. If only there was space to go in and actually have it. There's everything: spicy rice cakes, ramyeon, kimbap, fried rice,curry, and more. I can't wait to try more dishes from this place! read more

Kimganae - Shrimp fried rice, tuna kimbap, curry - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

I ordered the creamy tteokboki and it was good the sausage gimbap was ok. Service with a smile at the to go counter.

The portions are great and food is tasty however you can tell that it's not the best quality ingredients but it's as expected for the fair prices they offer. Nonetheless, I still enjoy coming here to grab a quick bite since they have such a large selection and service is great. Because of their lunch pricing, kimganae is also a hot spot for lunch so expect to be dining close to other customers since the restaurant is small. To start off, they give you complimentary soup and a side dish of pickled radish instead of your usual kimchi/banchan. You can't go wrong with ordering some kimbap rolls - my favorite is the spicy tuna roll. I especially like dipping the rolls into the dukbokki sauce. The flavor of the dukbokki was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy but the rice cakes were overcooked, leaving them super soft and losing that chewy texture that I enjoy. The kimchi fried rice is also very popular, was moist and flavorful, and came with a side salad, corn, and fried egg on top. I haven't had the chance to try their donkatsu but I hear it's pretty good. read more

Kimganae - Dukbokki (spicy rice cake), spicy tuna roll & kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Every time I go to flushing, I would most definitely go to this place for lunch or order takeout to bring home with me. I really love their food there because it's one of my best Korean food places that I have tried. At first, it was my friend that brought me there or else I wouldn't have known but ever since then, I would go every time to that place to order some food when I'm around that area. Their salad is the only salad I ever eat from any place. Delicious !!!! read more

Kimganae - My most favorite is R2. Kimchi Fried Rice & K18. Fried Shrimp Roll !! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Love the food there. I've been going there since I was in HS. Kimganae never disappoints! Their kimbaps were all delicious! Their katsu and fried fish is amazing. Also their free soup and side dishes are fresh and tasty as well. read more

I have no problem with food here untill I met the server got a bad attitude service ever. I was trying get a table. I asked him for a seat. He literally said No No...(with high tone and disregard). He asked for vaccinated card. I was willing show him, then he turned around and ignored my intention. This is such a disrespectful read more

Been here 2 times so far. Both times we ordered it to go at the cash register upon entering restaurant. Very filling Gimbap rolls! They are delicious for when we are hungry and want some quick and easy to eat. Mess-free on the go. The rolls are made to order right then and there but are not warm or hot. The spicy tuna roll 5.75 and the beef roll 6.00 are decent ones. There are many more choices, just grab and menu and look under rolls section. It's cool to watch them make it. I do wish there was more room to stand or wait in the front. When it's packed, we just decide to go somewhere else. The space in the front is narrow and tight sometimes, especially when it's busy. Overall, not bad! Will be my place for when I'm hungry and need something quick and cheap to fill my stomach. read more

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The best restaurants serving Bunsik (Korean Snack) in New York. I've been going for 20 years and I'm always satisfied. The tteokpoki I had yesterday was delicious. read more

I think this place changed management after renovations. I ordered take out today and it was the worst beef over rice I ever got. I used to be a regular before and after renovation, but ever since they renovated, food quality and quantity is never that good anymore. The amount of beef is the same as onions and as thinly sliced. Not worth $13. read more

Kimganae - R7. Beef over Rice - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Service is very fast! Right when you sit down they give you a free soup per person (I think it's kombu soup? Nothing inside it but the broth tasted like that) plus a small bowl of spicy pickled daikon. We got the spicy tuna kimbap, eel kimbap, and spicy squid dish. The spicy squid dish was the star. However, it wasn't very spicy unfortunately and had more vegetables than squid. It still was very tasty though and came with a shredded cabbage salad (with dressing), corn, and white rice. As for the kimbap, both came with shiso leaves. I liked the spicy tuna more even though it only had 2 ingredients. The eel one was interesting but I couldn't really taste the eel personally - maybe because there were more ingredients? The kimbap, though, is a great deal - coming with 11 pieces! Overall, I think this place is worth it if you want quick service, a good deal, and Korean food somewhat close to the Chinese side of Flushing. read more

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My fiance and I went to Kimganae. Our initial thought was: the atmosphere was busy. Just like many restaurants in this area, you may have to be seated really close to other parties or at the same table, so be warned if you like space and privacy. We ordered the K6 (Chicken Roll), D4 (Cheese Dukbokki), and R8 (Spicy Beef Over Rice) The Chicken Roll (6$) was tremendously dry and was average at best. The Cheese Dubokki (10$) can be mistaken for cheese lasagna. It tasted as if they used American hot sauce instead of the traditional paste. The dubokki itself was not very chewy and again, average at best. The Spicy Beef over rice (12$): NOT WORTH!!!!!!!!!!! The rice was so dry even drinking a whole lake would not satisfy my quench. Maybe that's why they give you free miso. The only decent part was the beef itself. The service here is average. You can pay the bill by card, but you pay tip by cash. Overall, we would not recommend this place. For about the same price, you can go to "The Basac" and have true traditional Korean food and rice you can actually swallow. read more

Kimganae - Menu Side 1 - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I remember the first time I visited this restaurant a few years ago, all the food was amazing and at a great price. However, I recently visited again and ordered the beef kimbap rolls with the pork cutlet like I used to, and noticed that they didn't taste like how they did. In addition to the taste, the rolls had increased in price, from $5.50 to $7.50. I looked at the menu and noticed that almost every single item I had used to get had increased in price as well in just 3 years. This was just a shame for me since being a student, one of the reasons why I loved this place so much was for the affordable pricing. They also renovated the place so instead of a bright color wall, they now have a monochrome gray color and have more of a modern vibe to this small restaurant now. The servers were nice and friendly and delivered our food pretty quickly, since it was only a weeknight when I came here, so it was not busy. Overall, if you're near Main St, Flushing and are looking for a quick stop at a restaurant to eat Korean food, I would recommend this place. However, I feel that there are much more Korean restaurants to go to that taste more authentic and have reasonable prices. read more

I was so excited to try this place since it has such good reviews and I see lines for it all the time. When I went, the line for a table was pretty long so I got it to-go. I went with the seafood dukbokki. It was a surprisingly small portion for $10. All it is is some purchased rice cakes warmed up with gochujang, a little bit of carrot, a little cabbage, and a really stingy portion of octopus. I had maybe 4 small tentacles. At first I thought they had made a mistake since I didn't see any octopus, but then I realized it was all at the bottom covered up by the gochujang sauce. There were no more than 8-10 rice cakes. The flavor was okay at best. There was no seafood flavor. The only flavor was the spiciness of the gochujang. I finished the dish is just a few minutes and was still hungry. Luckily I also got the spicy beef kimbap, although it ended up being disappointing as well. It costs $6 and you get 12 small slices out of it. It is made there to-order and there was a lot of filling, so I can see why it costs $6. But the taste was almost nonexistent. The beef was essentially flavorless. It had no bulgogi flavor and was not spicy. It was just mealy beef. The other ingredients were sort of tasteless as well. And I'm used to my kimbap having sesame oil in it, which I did not taste at all in this. The kimbap I get from H Mart is much better than this. I ended up paying almost $20 for this meal and I should have, instead, just gone to New World Mall and spent $7 on a big bowl of hearty noodle soup. read more

Kimganae - Spicy beef kimbap with seafood dukbokki - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York