This cozy Korean restaurant is so delicious and unique! I love the idea of having a set menu and being able to choose your choice of protein. The Spicy Pork is so delicious and well-seasoned, and pairs perfectly with the white rice and banchans. The staff are nice and quick, and I enjoyed both times I came here. I recommended making a reservation if possible since it may be difficult getting a table with walk-in since it's first come first serve. read more

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I love the concept behind Kisa. Modeled after cheap eateries from the 80s, this restaurant is outfitted with all the nostalgic pieces from that time. A box television flickered to life with the weather report. An old electric metal fan perched on the ceiling. Framed family photos, a paper calendar, and a wooden clock lined the walls. The vibe is certainly homey. There's a cafeteria-like buzz here. Conversations, metal chopsticks clanging against metal plates, and upbeat music drown out what's spoken between two diners across the table. This place is indeed lively and so well desired. I was lucky to secure an 8 pm table on a Saturday for two, and about 45 minutes into our time, we were rushed out by our server as the seat was booked for another party at 9. This is the only snag in my experience. Restaurants should allow for patrons to stay for at least an hour and fifteen minutes. Standard dining times usually run for an hour and thirty to two hours. Nonetheless, the delicious meals made up for our hastened dining. The menu is simple: You have a pick of three mains -- bulgogi, pork, squid, or bibimbop -- with the banchan already pre-chosen for you. I ordered the bulgogi and my friend ordered the pork. Both were delicious, with the former leaning into the sweet soy sauce flavors while the latter leaned smokey. I enjoyed the banchan as well. The rice was hot and sticky. The tofu, as someone who doesn't normally like it, was silky smooth. The spicy soy-chili sauce that came with it was phenomenal. The sashimi was equally as good, fresh, and not at all polarizing, even for someone who doesn't normally like raw fish. Would I return to Kisa? I certainly would. Hopefully I won't be rushed out next time. read more

Kisa - Top to bottom: spicy pork and bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Kisa in NYC is such a fun dining experience. One thing to note is that everyone at the table has to order a plate set, but honestly, it's worth it. Each set comes loaded with a variety of Korean side dishes (banchan), so you get a lot to try. We ordered the beef and the squid. I'm usually not a squid person, but this one surprised me. It was tender, well-seasoned, and really flavorful. The japchae also included minced meat, which added a nice touch. Every order also comes with rice and a hot soup, making it feel like a complete, comforting meal. The space is on the smaller side, but we made a reservation so there was no wait, which I definitely recommend. Super convenient location too, especially if you're coming from Midtown since the subway is literally right in front. I'd definitely come back again and try the pork next time! read more

Kisa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Really good even though the menu is short and sweet ! For the bulgogi and spicy pork! We got a bottle of their house soju! Really good ! Highly recommend to make rvsp in advance. We walked in when it opened and got lucky to grab a table for 2ppl. But they had another rvsp 1 hour after which we were ok with. read more

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Something about this place made me feel like I was sitting in someone's home getting served. We went to Kisa on a Saturday night. There was a very long wait, but I have to say the staff at Kisa were wonderful! They communicated with us through text with updated and they were so kind to us thanking us for waiting so long. The food was standard Korean food, but I loved the way it was served and it was a very large portion. read more

Kisa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Been wanting to try this spot for the longest. Put my name down and went to a nearby bar - it was a 1.5 hr wait without a resy. The squid was great and bulgolgi was smoky. Solid protein choices. I wish the banchan was still unlimited refills but it wasn't. None of the banchan was particularly mindblowing & the chicken as banchan threw me off. The (free) cafe machine at the end was a cute touch - you had choices: cafe latte, black bean latte (this was the best), and hot chocolate. read more

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Cute and simple Korean diner experience. They have a small menu but it comes with a lot of sides. At the end they also give you a coin to use for their coffee machine or you can get a tea. I like the concept and food is great! Food comes quick and the meal is filling! read more

Kisa - Spicy pork platter - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Representing a staple in the Korean community, Kisa embodies the vibe of the 80s taxi driver's restaurant. The Baek Ban has a little bit of everything that makes this meal super filling and exciting all at the same time. I appreciate how easy it is (just pick your meat) I chose the traditional bulgogi, but everyone at my table picked something different so we could all try. The staff was lovely and quick and luckily we had a reservation so we didn't wait any more than 5 min for a table to be cleared up for us. read more

Kisa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Got a reservation for 11 on a weekday it wasnt too busy. I ordered the squid set and the katsu. The katsu was crispy with a delicious mushroom sauce and came with a yummy macaroni salad and cabbage salad I definitely recommend. I squid set was spicy and the perfect chewy texture comes with rice soup and sides, the soup was just the right amount of spicy it had pieces of fish and some veggies probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. The banchan were well flavored and had enough to be a complete meal. If you can I recommend going early so you dont have to wait. They also have the self serve drink machine which has soy bean latte,coffee and hot chocolate. The service is great very attentive made sure water was filled and everything was amazing. Decorations and music were fun. read more

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Such a cool throwback experience. We had this in our list for a while and finally made our way for a weekend dinner. The ladies who greeted us and helped us at our table were super bright and friendly. They were helpful and checked in occasionally to make sure we were all good. I went with the bulgogi option which was excellent. Great flavors for the main plus all the sides/banchan that came with it. The soup that came on the side was flavorful and a nice touch. The ambiance is so fun with lots of throwbacks to those kisa restaurants in korea if you're familiar. But even if you're not, you can still enjoy that 80s/90s vibe here all around. Recommended! read more

Kisa - bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I have been wanting to try Kisa for a very long time, but during the height of its hype, there were no reservations and the line was down the block every day. We were happy to find out that they accept reservations now. We finally went last night and were not disappointed. The decor makes it feel like you are in someone's home. The staff is super friendly and the service is fast. The concept is simple: you choose one of four entrees and they all come with the same banchan (side dishes). The food is delicious. I ordered the stir-fried squid and my wife got the spicy pork. Mine was definitely the better choice. For 35 USD per person, you get plenty of delicious food served in minutes. After dinner, you can even get a hot sweet beverage from the automatic machine. I definitely understand the hype now and will be back. This place is great. read more

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Inspired by a traditional Korean taxi restaurant in the 80s.. you feel the aesthetic once you walk in with the dolly curtains, fans, and small tvs on the wall. Get a resy if you can! If not, prepare to put your name down, wait & explore for a bit. On a Saturday evening, we arrived at 6:20 and were the first on the list for 2 people with a wait of 45 mins but the parties after us had to wait 1-1.5 hours Service/greeter was very communicative and efficient at getting people on the list and tables turned over. Small restaurant so no space to wait inside, Menu is straightforward - you use one main that comes with ride and a set of banchan for $36. Highly recommend the bulgogi!! Was between the pork and squid and went with the squid as the second. The bulgogi isn't overly greasy and has a lovely smoked/charred flavor to it. Squid was also cooked well. Good portion overall. The japchae and tofu were our favorite banchans, with the chicken being our least favorite as it lacked flavor. However, this was a delicious, hearty meal overall and we left full and happy. Food feels home cooked. read more

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Love everything about this restaurant!! Had a reservation for 5pm and waited on line for them to open and got seated right away. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and attentive. We ordered the squid and bulgogi set and they both were perfectly seasoned and delicious. Loved all the the side dishes but the braised chicken as I thought it could've used a bit more seasoning/flavor however everything else was really good! I especially loved the jap chae and the yellowtail. The set also came with a spicy fish soup which was perfect for the winter we're having! Definitely recommend this spot and the price point is great for how much food you get! read more

Kisa - Squid and bulgogi set - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I came here on a Monday evening with a resy and got the bulgogi platter. The platters all come with banchan but I think each banchan was very much hit or miss with a couple lacking flavor. The bulgogi and kimchi were great. The tofu and cucumbers were okay but again not a whole lot of flavor. The fruit salad wasn't my favorite either. The soup was really good though and super refreshing on a cold night. Service was super quick though and they've put as many tables as they can inside so it feels popping. read more

Kisa - bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This place has become my favorite korean restaurant. Famous for its authentic food and truly lives up to the hype. I'd suggest making reservations as they can get pretty busy. They have a small menu but each dish comes with 7 sides and soup. All delicious. They change their sides seasonally which also makes you wanna come back and try the other ones. I usually get the stir fried squid and my boyfriend usually gets the beef. The food generally comes out pretty fast. We are always satisfied and full by the end. Very good comfort meal! We return here 1x a month at least and will continue doing that :) 10/10! read more

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My friend and I finally came here after hearing about this place. We had a later dinner reservation and were seated in the corner which actually was good since it is the winter. Ordering was really easy. We choose our main and then the sides all came with it. We both got the squid which was a bit spicy for me. Some of the sides were better than others. I definitely loved the tofu. You can get 3 or 4 sides refills including tofu as one of them. It does seem like they were short staffed that day we went since asking for side refill did take longer than expected. The drink at the end was a nice touch and pretty tasty. From my expectations I did think this place could have been better as I was still hungry to be honest. The food is good and yummy. It just did not exceed my expectation. read more

Kisa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Glad we snagged a reservation here this Saturday night! Came here after our girls watched a Kpop demon hunters interview here a few times, and the flavors are legit! Easy ordering (you only have 4 choices-bibimbap (vegetarian), spicy pork, squid, and bulgolgi), and they bring your main with rice, soup, and a circle of small dishes (banchan). Everything was flavorful, the meats were tasty and charcoal grilled, and the soft tofu cold dish, chicken wings, and soup were surprise favorites. We'll be back next nyc trip! read more

Kisa - Spicy pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly love the concept. There were a couple of plates that I didn't think were special and not a fan of but the majority of the experience was great! Came on a Sunday afternoon with a friend and got seated immediately. I always love a short menu. We ordered the bulgogi and squid and it def did not disappoint! Bean sprout soup and rice were served first and it was such a good start after walking in the cold! You can never go wrong with Korean rice too. Then the dishes came. Most of the dishes were pretty unique and I got the bulgogi which I enjoyed a lot. I'm quite picky with my bulgogi and this def did not disappoint! It had a smokey taste which is very unique because bulgogis are usually a bit watery and sweet. Will def come back here again! (I do think paying $45 after tip and tax is a bit expensive though) read more

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2nd time here, loved it 1st time 2nd time not so much... While i liked the food i felt it was too much hype, hard to get a reservation and then they threaten the cancellation fee if you miss it which i get but adds to the pressure...They also raised prices which i guess os fine given inflation BUT now they restrict what you can get refills on banchan to 3-4 items only (the cheaper ones), 1st time there you could reorder all of the banchan items...Squid and bulgogi is good...also you feel like they they want to turn tables quickly they want you to eat your food and leave right away they don't say it directly but you feel it...In geberal i think its overhyped for what it is and not worth all pressure... read more

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Came to try Kisa on a Sunday. I made a reservation for two the day before, the only time for lunch available was 11 AM, when they opened. We got there at 11, right as they opened, and we were seated immediately. There was only one other group at the time with a reservation for maybe the first 20-30 min we were there, but by the time we left around noon it was 75% full. But the place felt nice and bustling. We came in, were immediately asked if we wanted drinks, and our waiter told us how it worked. We pretty quickly placed our orders, I opted for spicy squid. We started off with a cod soup which was delicious. As we finished it up, our rice and meal came out. And it's a lot of food! I was warned so I opted to skip breakfast which was the correct decision for me. I think all the items were delicious, the stand out for me being the squid! At the end of the meal, on my reservation I had mentioned I was celebrating my birthday, and they brought out a choco pie with a candle which was very sweet! Overall a great experience and I'm glad I came here to celebrate. As you leave, you can grab a hot drink. Highly recommend if you want some good Korean food! read more

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The menu of mains is short, but it covers the basics - bulgogi, spicy pork, spicy squid, and bibimbap so there's probably at least one dish that you'll be happy with. I've had Kisa on my list for a while and I know everyone raves about the banchan so I went in expecting it would be good, and it still blew my expectations away. At $36 per meal, it seems a little pricey, until you see what comes as banchan. Each dish comes with 7 banchan, a dried pollock soup, and white rice. My favorite was the silken tofu, but I also lived the spicy braised chicken and the mul hwe. I wasn't expecting meat in the banchan, so getting two whole wings plus yellowtail was a real pleasant surprise. The kimchi was addictively savory. The fruit salad was my least favorite - it reminded me of my aunt's ambrosia salad (but had the redeeming quality of not having marshmallows, at least!). As for the mains, my go to is always beef, but the spicy pork was so smoky and flavorful that it might have eked out the bulgogi for me. My only complaint was that the food could've been hotter. We came by on a brutally cold winter night and I felt like our food was already getting cold about 10-15 min into the meal. There's also a little free hot drink dispenser where you can get mini cups of a latte, hot chocolate, or black (soy)bean latte. I'm a sucker for the nuttiness of kinako, so I grabbed one when we were first seated to warm up from waiting outside, then took a second for the road. read more

Kisa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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The 반찬 and 고기 were solid, but WOW is this expensive for what you're getting. If you're trying to introduce someone to Korean food or stay in Manhattan this is a fine option, but I'd use the $$ to uber to Jersey for better, cheaper food read more

Kisa - Squid / bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

- for the amount of food, their tables are comically small - came for dinner, no fuss menu, very casual - the concept is executed thoughtfully - a solid meal especially for the cost but not particularly memorable - over rating: 3.5 - i enjoyed the banchan more than the entree, they were the standout of the meal read more

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"Soulless Seoul" This is the perfect place for wannabe hipsters. Replete with indecipherable Hangul alphabet characters outside and no English sign. Seemingly authentic. But you won't find an Asian within 15 blocks of here. It's Korean food for people who don't like Korean food. What's to Cheer: - Low lighting, high intention. - The room hums with that "we definitely like sucker white people - Service is nice and friendly. Like Ted Bundy What's to Jeer * Food is bland and tailored for hipsters * Portions that say "we don't care about you" as much as saving money * Spending $120 here when you can have a meal that's 3x as good about 25 blocks away in Koreatown. *The crowd is a little... self-aware. *Expect at least one person explaining a dish to their date like they personally helped develop it. Vibe Check: Date night? Yes. Group? NO Pro Tips: * don't bother read more

Kisa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Had been wanting to try Kisa forever and was finally able to on Thanksgiving! We walked in and got extremely lucky with immediate seating but I would definitely make a reservation next time to be safe. I had pretty high expectations but was blown away not only by the food but also the staff! The menu is pretty straightforward, which I appreciate. I ordered the beef and my friends got the spicy pork and the squid - they were all delicious but I thought the squid was the best and will definitely order that next time! All the banchan were excellent, my favorites were the tofu and the crudo. Loved the soup as well - so flavorful and perfect for a cold winter night. They also have a special soju made especially for Kisa and c as in Charlie (their sister restaurant) that is truly excellent. It's so clean and refreshing; the aftertaste of citrus is really nice. As incredible as the food was, the staff were even more amazing! I haven't experienced such great hospitality for a while here in nyc (except for also c as in Charlie! This restaurant group is clearly doing something right). They really go out of their way to make you feel welcome and treat you like family - they are the best!! read more

Kisa - Beef, squid - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I made a reservation for lunch for three people on a Saturday in the afternoon and we were seated right away. The menu is very simple. You have a choice of four proteins that include includes the banchan offer for about $32 a person. Once we placed our order, it took about 10 minutes to receive our food and we all got the Bulgogi and thought it was incredible. The flavors of the Bulgogi were extremely tender and all of the little dishes that came with it were so good, especially the tofu and the noodles. Everything comes with a side of soup and rice. The service was fast and very friendly and they turned around tables fast in there. Definitely try to make a reservation if you can and if you're with a group, they only can split the bill up to two credit cards so I would recommend having one person pay and then split it after that. read more

Kisa - bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This place has been on my list since it opened and it was super hyped on social media. I never had a chance to go since I did not want to wait on line but recently they opened up reservations on resy. I do recommend making a reservation so you do not have to wait so long in person. The place itself is super cozy and the seating is close to each other but we got seated immediately when we arrived. The menu itself is pretty basic - there is four main meal options and then then each main meal option comes with a side of ban chan's. You cannot substitute any of the side dishes and you also get a bowl of soup and rice. I went with the Bulgogi and it was so flavorful and delicious. My friend got the spicy pork which was also delicious. The soup was super warm and yummy. It was definitely very filling and enough food for one person. They no longer have unlimited refill of the side dishes and you have to pay extra but we did not find that we needed any refill of the side dishes. Overall - solid casual dinner place! read more

We have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, and finally got a reservation on a Tuesday night at 7pm. The restaurant is right outside the 2 Av subway exit so we didn't have to walk for long in the cold. The restaurant itself is pretty cozy, the tables are very close to each other and it was pretty loud. The menu has about 5 main dishes you can pick from, and it comes in a set with soup, rice, and side dishes. We got a bulgogi and a spicy pork, and they seem to be popular choices. The food came out quick, and the employees explained all the dishes in detail. The side dishes are not really sides, they are pretty substantial. We had a braised chicken dish, a Korean sashimi dish, cucumber, kimchi, japchae, and a fruit salad. The portions are hefty, and the dishes were so good. I actually liked the sides more than the main dish. They have a free drink dispenser that dispensed a small warm drink, we got the black bean latte which was also very yummy. read more

Kisa - Spicy pork and bulgogi sets - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Good to know: - Don't give up just because you don't get a resy. There are always walk-in options available. If you want no little to no wait at all, come close to opening time on a weekday. It seems like it's getting easier to snag a table these days. - This place is good for introducing people to Korean food or eating a nostalgic Korean meal again. Menu is simple. Choose one main (option of pork, bulgogi, squid or bibimbap). The other side dishes, a bowl of rice/soup are set for everyone. - They offer samples on their alcoholic drinks before you officially made a decision on what to order - They offer free mini drinks (coffee, black bean latte or hot choco) at their self-dispensing machines. Give their black bean latte a try - it's a good post meal dessert-like drink. Eating in: - I really love the whole concept of it all. It's like a typical Korean meal, but only individualized (almost covid style - so you don't have to share banchans with others). Everything comes out very pretty/organized platter. I can see how it impresses non-Koreans/foreigners. It's a great way to introduce people to Korean cuisine/dining culture. - All the banchans are delicious. [They only offer refills on kimchi/seaweed nowadays and charge for refills on any other ones.] - I personally had the spicy pork option. I did enjoy it, but my only minor complaint was that it was a bit drier than I would have liked. - Service is excellent. They are really quick to refill your water cup or get rid of trash/empty dishes. They are really on top of it. Overall, my foreigner friends were really impressed. Aesthetically, it's quite pleasing. As a Korean, I feel like it really did represent Korean home cooking well. So, I would recommend this place. read more

Kisa - Spicy Pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I finally got to try Kisa after a year of waiting! We were randomly able to nab reservations for 5 o'clock dinner the day before.Which worked perfectly because we had to be somewhere at eight. There is only 4 things on the menu, so it was fairly easy to make a choice quickly.And food was brought out right away. Everything was absolutely delicious.Our server was super sweet and explained things to us and it was such a treat.Because we had been to korea one year previously , so it was very nostalgic. I will definitely be back and recommend! read more

Kisa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

My friend suggested we try Kisa and being someone who isn't particularly a fan of Korean food, I was blown away with the service, presentation, and taste! The entire experience felt like I was back in Korea, having a more home cooked style meal. I loved the bulgogi main entree with my favorite side dish being the japchae. I do think the chicken wing side lacked flavor and the ambiance itself wasn't too special but I did miss out on the black bean latte at the end (that I read about) so that could've skewed my opinion. Overall, an amazing experience and I would love to return again! read more

Kisa - Bulgogi main entree - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This review is for a weeknight dinner. Had a reservation for two people. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and will def be back! Restaurant isn't too big - very casual vibes. Service is friendly and VERY fast. Because the menu is limited and everything is essentially premade, you can easily be in and out in less than an hour, even 45 minutes. Seemed like they were taking some walk-ins so could be worth a shot if you don't have a res. Food: comes out almost immediately. I enjoyed everything and left full. Ordered the bulgogi it was flavorful, not chewy, and not fatty. And if it means anything, I went with a Korean friend and they thought all of the banchan was done really well! read more

Kisa - Bulgogi and Sanchae Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Kisa is a tasty meal, but somewhat pricey for what you get, and they've changed the policy from unlimited side dish refills to only 3 refills now. The novelty of the big tray wears off quickly after the first visit. Worth trying once for the unique vibe but not worth waiting long in line for. I do like the complimentary black bean latte at the end of the meal. read more

Kisa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

A kisa with old school vibes and great execution. You're immediately transported to Korea the moment you step in. Menu isn't extensive but they have some standard offerings. Opted for the bibimbap with bulgogi. All of them come with a bunch of banchan. It was presented as a wide array. A feast for the eyes! And they were all well executed! Interesting banchan selection -- some of which you don't usually find. Beef was cooked very well. The pork was also pretty killer and almost tasted like beef. Overall a wonderful place and one of the best old school Korean places in the city. Would definitely come back read more

Kisa - Bibimbap with bulgogi, jeyuk pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice food. Nice server. Nice booze. It was hard to get reservations but worth it. Try a very different drinks. read more

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Went back to Kisa to try the lunch. Very minimal wait time. Service is quick and friendly. There are 3 items available for lunch which is the bimbimbap, donkatsu, and gamjatang. Ordered the bimbimbap and donkatsu. The table next to mines got the gamjatang. That is on my list to try next! Donkatsu is nicely fried and marinated. Crispy and tender. Its a decent portion size for one person. Bimbimbap is light and comes with side of banchan's. It is always a bustling vibe inside but nothing fussy. Really enjoyed the lunch and look forward to trying other dishes next time. read more

Kisa - Bimbimbap lunch - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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YUM! I'm so glad Kisa now does reservations! We snagged one for a weeknight and were seated immediately. I love the set menu because you get to try so many different small dishes. I got the bulgogi and it was so smoky and delicious. I would highly recommend it!! They also have the cutest drink machine as you head out. You can pick between a latte, hot chocolate or a black sesame drink. Such a fun touch to make a great experience even better! read more

Kisa - Bulgogi and spicy pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I love banchan, so this is probably my favorite Korean restaurant I have been to in NYC. We left feeling super stuffed, in the best way possible. We came for dinner, which I've heard has a better menu than their lunch menu. The spicy pork is yummy, but I think the value here is the combination of all the food - it truly feels like I've ordered 8 dishes at once and it's a feast for one person. Our favorites were the tteokbokki skewers (rice cakes with sausage), marinated raw shrimp (already peeled for convenience), and nokdu-mok (jelly with seaweed). To top off the experience, they have unlimited free cafe drinks at a dispenser by the door. I loved their black bean latte (which is basically black sesame milk and I don't believe there's any caffeine). I went back for seconds. read more

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From the service, to the food, to the ambiance, everything is actually perfect Came on a Sunday night at 10 pm so it was relatively quick to get a table for two. But I can see why there would be such a long wait during normal dinner time hours. The inside is so cute. It's very cozy and comfortable The staff was extremely friendly, smiley, attentive. All around exceptional attitude and service like this can be hard to come by. It really seemed like they loved their job and loved being there, the authenticity of their service made my dining experience truly memorable. They would come and ask if we were doing okay multiple times, refilled our waters whenever they ran low, asked if it was our first time dining with them and since it was, they explained everything to us The meals, wow!! I ordered the stir-fried squid and my friend ordered the bulgogi. Both were packed with flavor!!!! The stir-fried squid is spicy. I definitely liked the bulgogi more since I can't tolerate spice but i would definitely come back to try the other menu items as well. I would come back again, even if bulgogi was the only item on their menu. The side dishes were my favorite because it elevated the meal so much. It was so fun to try everything and even though there were so many different flavors, everything was seasoned well and tasted delicious I must say, not every viral IG spot is worth the time and effort but this restaurant is a must. I would wait 1 hr,10x over 100/10 recommend!!!! read more

Kisa - Stir fried squid - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I won a gift card from a popup for this restaurant, so I figured, why not come by and try their lunch specials? It's nearby where I used to hang out a lot growing up, and I've never seen this place so definitely a recent addition to the neighborhood. I came by for lunch two separate times, and ordered the pork bone soup one time, and the donkatsu another time. Both came out SUPER quick (within 5 minutes), faster than most, and the food was piping hot and FRESH. Now that's some really speedy service haha. The portion sizes, especially for lunch prices, is a VERY good deal. The pork bone soup had multiple bones in them with very big chunks of meat attached to it, and the donkatsu came with two freshly fried filets topped with their own unique sauce. And both come with side dishes that to pair with it. The pork bone soup comes with chives, marinated onion, cucumber kimchi, and rice, and the donkatsu comes with potato macaroni salad, pickled radish, shredded lettuce topped with dressing, and a bowl of rice as well. The pork bone soup was nice and hearty, and the soup had some decent flavor to it. The meat on the pork bones was tender, with a lot of flavor, and a bit of chew still to it, executed very well. I love the fattier bits in particular, mmph. The cucumber and kimchi on the side were nice too, but I'm very partial to the marinated onion, that soaked up all that sweet marinade into it and softened it up. I think it complimented the soup so well. The donkatsu was also super crispy, and not at all dry, a feat considering that it's pounded paper thin before frying, which can lend to it drying out superfast amongst other things. The fried pork was good, and the sauce that's paired with it is its own thing, a bit like american style gravy, but with a sweeter, tangy element added to it to make it its own unique Korean donkatsu sauce. I like that it's not like japanese tonkatsu, it's its own thing, that they created for their own preferences and tastes. It pairs very well with the pork cutlet. The entire cutlet is all lean meat, but I would prefer a little bit of fat to it hehe, personal preference ( who doesn't love fat with meat right). The potato macaroni salad was excellent too, nice and creamy to cut the fried aspect of the main part of the dish. I didn't even notice it the first time I came here but at the end of the meal, you are also allowed to get a free hot drink from the machine near the exit, either a coffee or hot chocolate. It's just a little something but I think it's a nice, cut touch to end off the meal. Overall, the service was fast, quick, and nice, the food is tasty, with big portions and a good price point for lunch, and the ambiance is almost exactly like the taxi driver restaurants in Korea (except a little less dingy, maybe because it's still a pretty new restaurant haha). A very good location to the neighborhood! :3 read more

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