Ordered: 12pc Wings (~$23): half soy garlic & half sweet & spicy Soondubu Chigae w Beef (~$18): tofu and vegetable spicy broth with rice Koreander Iced Tea (~$3) Aya's take: I was craving Korean fried chicken and soondubu and found myself here for lunch. We got the 12pc Wings which were smaller than expected. My favorite part of Korean wings is the fact that they're addictively crunchy and double fried - these were neither. The flavor of the sweet & spicy was better than soy garlic but the amount of sesame seeds was slightly overpowering. The Soondubu Chigae w Beef is great for sharing! For the price, the portion is huge. There was a lot of black pepper taste which I found unusual, the egg was not poached, and the portion of beef could've been better. Was it filling? Yes. It just didn't satisfy my craving as expected. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Honestly, the food is super average but considering the serious lack of Korean cuisine in the area, it does the job. read more

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One of my favorite Korean BBQ spots in the Jersey area. I came here solo and enjoyed the Galbi but then brought my team a few weeks ago and we all enjoyed some delish Korean food. Service is always amazing and few atmosphere is small moms/pops shop. Please go there and enjoy your meal - you won't regret it!! read more

Koreander Restaurant - 18. La Galbi - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Ordered: Bibimbap Seafood pajeon. It was amazing and delicious. The bowl was hot and the rice was crispy on the bottom. There were plenty of toppings and the meat was perfectly cooked. The seafood pajeon was also very fluffy and crispy and it had alot of seafood bits in it! Everything was good but I wish that the they enhanced the flavors of the sauce & the sides. The dip for the pajeon was too mild for me and the kimchi too. But aside from that it was great. The staffs were also very knowledgeable about the menu. It can be busy on evenings. Id definitely go back to try their different dishes!! We went later in the afternoon it was not too busy and was chill vibe the meal was good but if there was more flavor in the dish it would be even better. read more

Koreander Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Found this place walking around the block trying to figure out what to eat for dinner and while the place was packed, they were able to squeeze us in. When a larger group left we were moved to a bigger table to accommodate how much food we order haha. The husband/wife duo owners were so sweet and so happy to see us enjoying their food. The portions were huge we ended up taking a lot home so the bang for your buck here is wild. So happy to see more Korean restaurants opening up outside of Ridgefield/Pal Park/Fort Lee. read more

Can't believe I never left a review for Koreander. It's my go to spot in Montclair when feening for Korean food. Service is great! Parking is off street parking but I usually don't have a hard time finding one. Waiting for the food they give you a complimentary soup, radish, kimchi and a potato app. As for food, my favorites is the Bimbimbap with Pork Belly, Bulgogi Dupbap and Samgyubsal Dupbap. Make sure to order it in a hot stone bowl with black rice and an egg. This is what I always get with a side of Koreander Iced Tea. When the kids are with us they always give them a Choco Pie for free. You can call to reserve if you have a large party. Definitely give it a try. read more

Koreander Restaurant - Samgyubsal Dupbap in a hot stone bowl with an egg - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I'm so obsessed with Koreander. First off, the food is excellent. I love the hot stone bowls. And the pancakes are so so good. I always order them and make breakfast with the leftovers by adding an egg. Secondly the staff is extremely friendly and the owner is so sweet to kids. They always make a fuss over kids and the kids love it! read more

Friday night in Montclair, I was staring at Steven Tyler's face at Koreander.... his picture is on the wall and I was waiting for my takeout order. Our plans changed from a sit-down meal to takeout at home, so I stopped into this Korean eatery on my way home from work to pick up some delicious comfort food to share together. With my vegetarian meal companion, here is what I ordered: - bibimbap (great seasoning on these fresh assortment of vegetables - with that tasty fried egg!) - veggie japchae (make sure to order the veggie one, the regular has beef) - soondubu chigae (the spicy broth and extra silky soft tofu makes this one of my fav comfort food meals) The waiter who took my order was on point. I had placed my order there with him, paid, and then came back to pick up. The place was bustling when I was there. Despite the business, he remembered and called me by my name and handed me the bag, ensuring I had a good hold onto it. Also, while I was staring at Steven Tyler/waiting, the owner also checked in on me and made sure I was taken care of. Warm, friendly customer service here. No wonder the place was packed on a Friday night - delicious food and good vibes. Recommended! read more

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Something quick but I'm always driving past this place and never really considered going here but one day I said "fuck it." Had a taste for some Korean food. It's a decent sized restaurant. Food came out piping hot and that's always good. Waiter asked me how spicy I wanted between 1-5 and I picked a 3 and wished I picked a 5 honestly. I have nothin bad to say about this place. read more

Koreander Restaurant - 23. Squid and Pork Belly Bokum - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Oh my. Do yourself a favor here and drive the extra 20-25 minutes to Palisades Park to get some real Korean food. We should have left when we saw that none of the patrons were Korean and none of the waitstaff or kitchen staff was Korean. I think the owner might be Korean though. I will say that the owner and waitstaff was very nice and welcoming. They also have a kids menu and they gave our kids choco pies for dessert. The food though. This place is not authentic at all. The miso soup smelled weird. But what Korean place serves miso soup anyway? The soondubu had an odd taste to it, and also contained mushrooms and other confusing flavors that should not be in soondubu. The galbi was soggy and tough at the same time. The kids ramen was fine. It tasted like cup noodles. We ended up ordering pizza. Sorry. read more

So glad I passed by here! I've never been to a Korean restaurant like this, so the server was very kind and patient when I asked questions. Ambiance was really nice too. :) I ended up ordering Soondubu Chigae with beef, and it was one of the best delicious meals I've had. I absolutely enjoyed it so much that I would've eaten the whole thing if I could, but I ended up having to take a bit home as the serving was too much for me (which is a great thing!!). Price wasn't bad at all for what you get as well. I truly can't wait to go back and order the same thing (a bit more spicy if possible) as the broth was so rich ++ more!!! read more

Koreander Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Love this place. I've been coming here for years and just realized I never left a review. I've brought friends here and they loved it so much they would travel from over 1/2 hour away just to get their food for takeaway. My go to is the veggie ramen which is a bit on the spicy side. Perfect for when I have a cold or when it's chilly outside. My husband loves their chicken wings with the sweet and spicy sauce. The people who work here are lovely. It's a small intimate space and great food. Can't get any better! read more

Pretty average food, with Fort Lee nearby this isn't on the radar at all. The banchan was limited with just kimchi, potatoes, and pickled radish which were all quite bland. The soondubu was not bad and the portions were large but it was still considerably pricey for what it was. Space was small but service was attentive enough. read more

Koreander Restaurant - 8. Soondubu Chigae - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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You know what, I wasn't even hungry but as I was heading to my barber across the street and waiting at the stoplight to cross, a friendly Korean man said "hello how are you doing?" while organizing the seating outside the restaurant. I decided to stop by after my haircut to try this place out and it did not disappoint! Now there's a lot of good Korean food in the bay and especially in Southern California but this spot is good! I only ordered a kimchi jjigae and it came with a few typical banchan - kimchi, pickled radish, and stir fried potatoes. The kimchi jjigae had rice cakes in it so it was extra filling. It was delicious and had more of a homestyle flavor to it. I am interested in trying more of their dishes as you usually can't go wrong with kimchi jjigae. read more

It is located in Montclair, right in the center of town. We had just finished walking through the Van Vlech gardens and wanted lunch. We started with the miso soup, seafood pancake, and the pickled dishes that the restaurant serves. The pancake was delicious. It had pieces of octopus, fish, and shrimp. It came with a soy dipping sauce. The pancake was the size of a personal pizza. We ordered the beef bulgogi and the chicken dupbap in a heated stone bowl. Both dishes had great flavor, and the portions were big. They have a variety of no. Alcoholic drinks to choose from. Service was friendly and quick. Will definitely come back to enjoy another great meal. read more

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The food is outstanding and the people are very nice and warm. It has a small restaurant ambiance, which is nice and neat.

Ordered the manduguk and was a huge fan! Packed with veggies and big dumplings, the broth was pretty light and on the peppery side. Bulgolgi rice bowl was also yummy and you have the choice to put it in a stone bowl if you want crispy rice. They only give three different banchans and we didn't love their kimchi. read more

I love the owner of Koreander. He's so friendly and funny. Koreander has a small interior but the walls are covered in photos which is very sweet. My friend and I were itching for Korean BBQ and Koreander did not disappoint. I had the bulgogi spicy, level 4 to be exact. It was spicy but still flavorful. Before our meal, they brought out small plates including kimchi and they also gave us delicious soup. My friend got the galbi which he enjoyed and the Koreander iced tea which he really enjoyed. read more

Koreander Restaurant - 19. Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Very courteous and friendly staff the restaurant is small and presently decorated. Always a nice crowd and warm feeling to this place. The food was very tasty beautifully presented. We enjoyed our Dinner great selection of food enjoyed our visit will definitely return read more

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Amazing food and top notch service! Staff is so incredibly nice and treated us like family. Easygoing atmosphere. We've been there several times over the years and we love the bibimbap, bulgogi dupbap, and hemul pajon (seafood pancake). read more

Very good Korean food here at Montclair. Been saving this place for a while and finally got a chance to visit. There is street parking only and inside can seat more or less 35 people. Service was quick and I see some ordering for pickups. For our dinner, I tried their pork belly and squid as thats usually my go to for korean rice bowls. The Pork Belly and Squid Dupbap was really flavorful and filling. The mixture was so good especially with good quality rice. You can actually have it served in a hot stone for an additional $2. The Manduguk was good too but I wished there was something like noodle in it lol not sure if you can request to add. The dumplings were also all vegetable. Would have been nice to have a meat one. For the banchan, by the way, others places probably would have more choices offered so the 3 that we had which was potatoes, kimchi and radish didnt seem like much. Still better than nothing but you know. Anyway, there really not a lot of Korean spots by Montclair i dont think, so Koreander is a good place to have some while around the area. read more

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Family style Korean food. It won't go wrong. Seafood pancake is a killer. Toufu soup & bimbimpa are authentic packed with flavors. read more

Koreander Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Went here as a party of four. The wait is sometimes long, but the service is great. Food was awesome, definitely go for the BBQ.

Staff is super friendly and attentive! Enjoyed the complimentary soup and we enjoyed our pork belly rice in our stone bowls. It's located a little bit away from the main area of town, but still street parking available nearby. It's a small-ish restaurant, but still filled up on a weekday night. Prices were a little higher than expected, but food was good and service was good! read more

Came here because we were craving for some Korean food apart from our go-to korean fried chicken, kimchi fried rice. The vibe is very homey and rustic. Service was also good, granted that it wasn't busy on a Friday lunch time. However... the food left us dissatisfied. We ordered the soy garlic korean fried chicken which was recommended by the server. The flavor was just ok, but it wasn't crispy/crunchy. We also ordered the Samgyupsal which we thought was the grilled pork belly but it came out as a stir fry with sauce. It was also ok, but not what expected. We also got bibimbap, which usually comes in a hot stone if you're dining in an authentic korean restaurant, but in this place, you have to pay $2 extra to get it in a hot stone. Over all, it was ok. Although we find it a bit pricier than usual, and the flavor is also not the best I've had. I'll charge this to experience this time. ​​​​ read more

Koreander Restaurant - Soy Garlic eings, Bibimbap and Samgyupsal with complimentary banchan - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

we love their food, it is not super fancy but it is very tasty and reasonably priced. the place has been a staple in montclair for a few years now read more

Food is always great my daughter loves it and she's a picky eater. We have been ordering food from them many years now.

This is solely based on the soy garlic wings I ordered in November. I ordered for take out and waited about 15 minutes. I was allowed to sit on a bench during my wait, probably because it was a week night. There were plenty of pick up orders, phone calls to place pick up orders and a party dining in. I'm not sure if they deliver. The wings were decent but my favorite was the kimchi! Now that was homemade kimchi! A bit sweet and just right. I would have to go back to try their other dishes and definitely placing the order for pick up. There is a municipal lot on N Fullerton Avenue then turn right and you're in. There is also street and meter parking and not much traffic here but beware of double parking as the restaurant is on the corner. read more

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Food - Delicious! Bibimbap was delightful. Definitely add the sauce that's on the table like the owner recommends. Service - quick, attentive, kind, caring. Treat customers like family. Ambiance - close seating if you're a couple near the back. Tables are very close together (1 foot apart?). Makes for not toooo much privacy or space but not a huge deal! Just something to be aware of. Pretty crowded on a Friday night. Glad we had reservations! read more

Koreander Restaurant - 10. Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Long time favorite right there in Montclair-- check it out! Very traditional flavors. Service is quick but there's no ambiance. But definitely worth checking out. read more

Absolutely delicious food. Since trying it only a few weeks ago, I've ordered almost every weekend.

I really enjoyed eating here! But then again, I'm a sucker for Korean food. The menu is slightly unconventional as they have a lot of options you don't normally see elsewhere but very tasty and delicious! The service is quick and friendly. What else can you ask for? read more

Ordered chicken bibimbap for takeout and it did not disappoint. I ordered double chicken and egg and it was large enough to split with my husband. The staff was friendly and my order came out quick and hot. Everything was well packaged and made the journey home safe! read more

Koreander Restaurant - Chicken bibimbap with extra egg - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I stumbled upon this place because I was cravingggggg Sundubu-jjigae. The reviews looked great so I said why not? I'm glad I decided to give it a go. It's a small restaurant that gives mom/pop shop vibes. Everyone that worked there was SO nice and welcoming. I felt so comfortable and taken care of every step of the way. I ordered the soup and wings, wow was I happy. The soup was rich and filled with flavor--also not overly salty. It met every craving that I had. The sweet and spicy wings were also yummy. I will say, I was a little disappointed because they were smaller than expected and were a bit salty. I wanted more of a spicy kick but got more of the sweet and salty vibe. All and all, I will definitely be back. For the price, portion size, and service, it can't be beat. I would love to explore more of the menu! read more

Koreander Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Food and service was great. It is byob so get some soju from across the street and enjoy the samgyeopsal.

food is cooked to perfection. the service is the best I've ever seen. ambiance as well . 5 stars

Lately I been into wanting to try new foods and my friend suggested Koreander. I had an amazing time and trying a new dish!When my friend and I walked we got seated right away. The restaurant is pretty small and intimate and was filed with customers dining in with family or just taking food to go. We were offered 3 types of Kimchi which is a sautéed cabbage as we sat down and offered water as well as other drinks. After the waiter gave us Miso soup which was complimentary along with the Kimchi. He then took our order and we ordered 6 piece wings with the garlic soy sauce and I ordered the Bibimbap which was a rice bowl which vegetables and an egg on top. I also got my dish in a heated stone bowl which allowed for the rice to cook while you eat and gave it a crispy consistency. I absolutely loved that. My friend orders the Bulgogi Dupbap which I tried and it was so flavorful. Overall my experience here and trying this new dish was 5 stars and when I go back I will order the Bulgogi Dupbap! Thank you Koreander! read more

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Last minute birthday brunch celebration for party of 9 and they happily accommodated! BYOB. We were seated quickly and upon my immediate request they brought us glasses for the prosecco bottles. Shortly after they brought korean pickings (kimchi etc..) to the table for us to pick while sipping bubbly. Table presentation was simple and cute. Silverware was wrapped in little paper covers (little things count). Most of us ordered the bulgogi with different variations: -white rice vs black rice -spice levels from 1-5 -additions such as fried egg -kids version Also ordered: -scallion pancakes -korean bbq wings -ramen -squid bulgogi EVERYTHING was delicious. The hot pots kept the food nice and heated! Loved the white rice and black rice. I prefer the beef bulgogi over the squid bulgogi. The bbq wings were yummy but i like mine a lot more stickier and saucier. Everything was cooked perfect. 5 minutes after clearing pur plates the lights dimmed, music turned down and sirens went off. The staff walked out with 2 birthday cakes and candles while singing their rendition of happy birthday!! The owner/chef came out as well to meet the birthday celebrants. What a nice experience. Will definitely return, hopefully soon! read more

Koreander Restaurant - BYOB - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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The food here is great! They do doordash to Montclair but unfortunately not my way in Nutley so we did a pick up yesterday. We always order the same - the short ribs and spicy pork both with white rice. They all come with small apps to pick on and two small soups. We also tried for the first time the wings with soy garlic and i must say it wasn't so special. Probably wouldn't add that to order the next time. Although the food is delicious it is a bit over priced. Sometime to get for lunch/dinner here and there. read more

Koreander Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

COVID 19 UPDATE: Koreander is a very cute Korean BYOB restaurant in Montclair. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor they have two tables- for 4 and 2 people. Indoor they seat everyone alternatively. They follow COVID protocols. We reached early at about 6:45 PM on a Saturday and got a table outside. By 7:45 they were at their current maximum capacity. The staff never came to our table without sanitizing. We requested them to clean our table once we arrived for mental satisfaction and they did it with a smile. Nice a friendly staff. TIP: They offer a varied spice level (1-5). We opted for 4 which was decently spicy (my spice level is high). 3 is average/medium spicy. What we ordered: Veggie Mandu: these are vegetarian dumplings filled with carrots, onions and mushrooms. They are so minutely chopped that we they blend really well. They are deep fried and served with a sour-sweet sauce Tofu Dubbap: Absolutely loved this stone bowl. It had glass noodles, onions, tofu, coriander and green onions in a nice spicy sauce. You could taste the chili and garlic in the sauce. It was comfortable for one person. Neither light nor heavy. Vegetable Bibimbap: Tried this lovely Bibimbap. It doesn't come spicy but you can request for their famous "hot condiment" to make it spicy. It comes with 7 different vegetables. It's got scallions, mushrooms, tofu, rice, carrots and a few greens. If you like sautéed veggies in a nice flavorful sauce, this is the one. You can taste veggies more than the gravy. So for all sautéed food lovers, this one is perfect. They serve three complimentary condiments: 1. Kimchi : a nicely made regular kimchi (P.S - this is made in fish oil. So if you are vegan/vegetarian, probably you can skip this) 2. Raddish: Raddish is nice and sweet. Instead of feeling hot, it was soft and sweet. Enjoyed munching till our food arrived. Great marination 3. Potatoes: These are a little bland for me but everyone on the table enjoyed it. Simply seasoned thin potato slices. read more

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I've been here many times but I've only had two dishes. Bibimbap in the hot stone bowl is so delicious. Fragrant and just....compelling. I love the way the rice on the bottom chars a little and gets chewy. Just..yes. The other dish I had was Kimchi Chigae. I tasted it when a friend ordered it and had to go back for more. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. Like all Korean restaurants, they fill the table with little dishes of kimchi and pickled vegetables to snack on while you wait for your main course. They also sell homemade kimchi to take out. The understated decor is tidy and clean but still has the authentic vibe of an urban Korean restaurant, even though its in Upper Montclair. Argh, now I want bibimbap. read more