It cute little mom and pop shop korean restaurant that has legit bone broth. They offer it instead…read moreof water in a thermos, and so you can bet that it's in all their soups including the nengmyun. It was actually refreshing to eat at a Korean place that doesn't have bibimbap and kimchi jjigae on the menu. They focus on potatoes and soups with bone broth, and all of that is clearly made with care. Portions were smaller and yes pricier, but I felt that the quality was there which I appreciate. Plus the husband and wife couple seem really kind and hardworking.

On the hunt for the best naengmyun in north Jersey and this one is a solid #1 at the moment…read more Came here due to the recommendation of a friend and it was all that was promised. A little family restaurant and to me the potato side tastes just like how "grandma" makes it. Meaning it has a very homemade taste and feel. Delicious! Looking back at the pictures posted here from years ago and they really reduced the size of the ban chan though from 8-9 down to 2. Bring those back! It's also a bit pricey but otherwise worth the drive over.

This place is one of the better Korean restaurants in the area. The food portion is plenty, tasty,…read moreand the prices is affordable. Plenty of parking in the strip mall. Service is quick and attentive.

Food was absolutely delicious. Came here on a whim. Service was patient, friendly, and great. The…read moreplace is cozy. Will be coming back again

A very cute little mom and pop Korean restaurant. Very limited seating, around 5 tables, which can…read morefill up. There is parking in a lot next to the restaurant. It seems like they only really have two people on staff, so be patient! The staff is very nice and try their best. But especially if three or more tables are filled - food will take awhile to arrive. The menu has a lot of standard Korean fare - Korean pancakes, bibimbops, noodle soups (black bean noodles, jjampong, kalguksu) and stews (galbi tang, bulgogi stew). The seafood pancake has more veggies and seafood than pancake. I've had the galbi tang twice, which is also hearty and packed with a lot of goodies. Worth a trip if you happen to be wandering around the Tenafly area. We will likely be back.

Overall 4.5/5…read more Always wanted to try this new mom n pop shop! And they did not disappoint - seafood pancake 5/5: amazingly crispy and packed with seafood so every bite you either get a octopus or shrimp which is delicious!! - brisket jjamppong 4.5/5: something different never had brisket style but the broth was great and garlicky. Noodles was also cooked perfectly - galbi tang 4/5: had better, the broth was did not hit the umami and seemed like it still had some impurities. The meat portion was smaller scale but it was soooo tender and juicy that it fell right off the bone

Very interesting mix of Korean/Chinese food. Not a fancy looking restaurant inside or out and if…read moreyou don't speak Korean? You might feel out of place. Each plate is def enough for 4, think of it as family style dishes. The shrimp were big pieces in this sweet and sour sauce. The battered pork pieces were good but I couldn't understand the sauce it was in. I would def come back and try other dishes. Would I go out of my way to make a trip here? Eh. Worth a try if you're up for something different but nothing amazing.

Wanted to venture out for authentic Korean food, and this place did not disappoint. Came in late,…read morean hour before closing, and was happily accommodated. Had the spicy sizzling octopus, Korean rice dish in a hot stone bowl, and the stir-fried beef (breaded). The dishes were amazing; however, I was not so thrilled with the beef dish since it tasted like chicken. Service was good and friendly, and the restaurant was clean. The best part of our meal was the octopus dish, $39 but worth it.

Korean BBQ restaurant at Closter neighborhood. Inside more spacious than I thought. Great service…read moreat Saturday night. We had a big party (12ppl) with no reservation. The host arranged 2 tables for us quickly. We got the combo A (4-5people): 4 beef/steak + 1 pork shoulder. Meat quality is good. The staff cooked it for us. I wish they have a better vent system. The smoke kinda just floated around. Small dishes are provided, such as kimchi. Nice decoration inside. Bathroom is clean. The staff are friendly. A good spot for Korean BBQ.

We went to So Good on Saturday night for a party of 12. The host was very accommodating to got us…read moretwo tables in close proximity within 10 minutes or so. The dining space looked nice, there were some decorations for the festive season as well. The menu had starters, side dishes, noodles, and of course the K-BBQ, both individual and sets. We ordered a first set that came with 5 different meats including pork belly, prime ribs and steaks. The meat tasted good and they were cooked fine in the grill by the staff member. We also had free side items like cucumber, kimchi, macaroni, mixed greens and rice. We ordered few additional items like edamame, seafood pancake, beef dumplings and japchae. Everyone loved the thin noodles of japchae. Edamame and dumplings were fine. I didn't like the pancake as it had a very dense and bland tasting dough. Overall our dining experience was decent. Our server handles the grilled fine, efficiently cooked all the meat items and spread them on two sides of the tables. She also kept refilling the side items as needed.

Seriously just order the Hwe Dub Bab. Sooo good (I love the spicy sauce it comes with - like…read moregochujang). I thank the lady down the street at cocohodo for recommending this place and dish. You get miso soup with your lunch special and the hwe dub bab is very similar to "poke" and bibimbap but everything is more deconstructed (rice on the side, sauce on the side). The fish is all on a bed of veg and looks very bibimbap-like, with a twist (raw seafood). You get a really good portion of different sashimi. We also tried the Usuzukuri appetizer, which is Fluke sashimi with special sauce and roe. Husband got the rolls. Super duper reasonably priced and tastes fresh! The restaurant is owned by a cute Korean couple. Felt very homey. We went back to order food for dinner for the fam. Unagi-don is yummers - the eel and unagi sauce is great. Wish there was more sauce to soak the rice underneath cuz that stuff is addicting. The combo platter is so beautifully put together. Was a huge hit with the family!

the worst !!!! i ad to ask for water after being seated and…read morethe host had the audacity to be angry ??? wtf ??? isn't water given to you right after you're seated but i waited a good 10 mins and then i had to ask ??? the food is garbage also. the portions so small and then yeah have a premium. what i'm trying to say is u can find much better at a much better price

Ramen was delicious, left out the egg! Peach iced tea was…read moreyummy! Definitely going back!!

YumSem is bringing your favorite Korean street foods to Closter! This is the spot to satisfy your…read morecravings for kimbap (seaweed rice rolls), tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), ramen, egg toasts, donkatsu, Korean-style burgers, hero sandwiches, and more. In addition to food, they offer drinks like sparkling ade, coffee, tea, smoothies, and K-yogurt. I was really excited to try their toasts and kimbap, so I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. It's located on a corner with plenty of street parking in the area. It's a casual atmosphere with a modern and minimalistic interior design. There's seating for small and large groups. The menu items are reasonably priced and budget-friendly. I ordered the Korean Street Toast ($7.99) and Kimchi Tuna Kimbap ($7 for 10 pieces). Service was on the slower end... although the employees were friendly, it took around 20+ minutes to get my food. I appreciated that everything was freshly prepared, but I recommend ordering ahead if you're short on time. The K-Street toast included a vegetable omelette (cabbage, carrots, green onions, corn), shredded cabbage/carrots, smoked ham, and cheese. You have the option of having it sweet or unsweet. The sweetened version has a light sugar coating over the toast. I went with that and I HAVE NO REGRETS - the bread was soft and buttery with a crispy exterior. The sandwich had the perfect blend of different flavors and textures - crunchy, creamy, savory, sweet. The portion size was filling for a light meal. The kimbap roll included kimchi, tuna, radish, carrot, spinach, burdock, and seasoned rice wrapped in dried seaweed. The ingredients are most definitely fresh and their flavors blended really well together - you can tell after just one bite! I recommend this roll if you like tuna salad. Can't wait to try more of the menu!

My girlfriend was craving some Korean soup on a particularly chilly night and quick research led us…read moreto Choi Ga. You order at the counter and then you're given a number. Once your order is ready your number is called and you pick up your tray of food. There is signage in the restaurant indicating that they are self-serve and that you shouldn't tip. My girlfriend and I ordered beef soup and a seafood pancake. The food was prepared fairly quickly and they called our number to pick up the food from the counter. The seafood pancake was pretty good. Very flavorful but I felt like it was thicker and more doughy than I prefer. I would probably skip this for the next visit. The beef soup was delicious as well. It was just the right temperature and it was salty and savory enough without being overwhelming. We went on a particularly cold day so the hot soup really hit the spot. The pieces of beef in the soup were super tender too. Continuing the self-service theme there was a water dispenser and there was even a dispenser of broth at the pick up counter. I liked that broth even more than the broth in the beef soup. I slurped up several cups of it. I'd certainly come back.

There's a lot of delicious Korean food in north New Jersey and this spot is a local favorite…read more Friends in the area recommended Choi Ga for takeout as they routinely order from here. Formerly known as Sambong as recently as 8-9 months ago when they first opened, menu-wise they've stayed fairly consistent, specializing in naengmyun (cold noodles in a chilled broth), with some stews and bbq grilled items too. On a cold winter Sunday afternoon we placed our orders around 12:40 and it was ready for pick up at 1:15pm. We ordered: - 물냉면 + 목살구이 Mul Naengmyun Cold Noodle + Pork Neck BBQ $24.99: the thin noodles are super bouncy and chewy, excellent take on a summer classic! Soup and toppings hit the spot, a couple slices of beef and Asian pear, thinly slice cucumbers and pickled radish, plus half an egg. The extra side of bbq pork cheek was marinated and grilled to tender perfection. - 소고기 국밥 Spicy Guk Bap $17.99: lightly spicy beef broth with bean sprouts, scallions, and pieces of beef, served over rice. Warm and hearty Korean comfort food on a cold day. - 사골우거지된창국 Sagol Ugeoji Doenjang Guk with Rice $18.99: this beef bone broth is seasoned with fermented bean paste, a flavor somewhat similar to miso with plenty of rehydrated dried napa cabbage. A rich flavor and great over the white rice that came with it. - 돈까스 Donkatsu $19.99 and LA갈비 LA Galbi BBQ $36.99: my friends ordered these items to share with their kids. I didn't try them though they appeared to enjoy. - banchan (side dishes): about 5 or 6 small containers came with the entrees, consisting of regular napa kimchi, a couple different radish kimchis, fish cakes. The chilled kimchi was fermented goodness and went well with the hot broths, soup and rice. Would recommend!

Very fresh fish definitely come here for the sushi and sashimi…read more Seafood pancake is good, not too much flour very crispy. Shrimp tempura is not good, too hard and very small shrimp. (Don't recommend to order) Eel rice is good, the eel is not mushy (usually packaged eel are very mushy texture unless you get the freeh one) comes with sushi rice and Japanese style sweet eggs. Restaurant is clean, server is friendly. Big parking space at the back of the building. Very yummy korean appetizers ban chan Would definitely come back again for shashmi. (Last time i had tried chirashi was so good too)

Awesome, authentic Korean food. Can't speak about the Japanese options since I was in the mood for…read moreKorean and immediately spied whatever hot stone option I could get my hangry little paws on. The banchan was the bomb and I polished off every morsel of every little dish. Kimchi was delicious albeit not as spicy as I prefer. My hot stone choice was mostly veggies (including kimchi!) with some (imitation) crab and roe on top. Lots of gochuchang available thanks to an oversized ketchup bottle filled with it! Fast and attentive service. The building and interior seem a little dated, but who cares. The food is great. Prices vary widely based on what is being ordered. My bill was just over $20 before tip and I left fat and happy.

This is one of the best restaurants in northern Bergen County. I say this without hesitation, and…read moreby judging the restaurant on what it's trying to be: the highest expression of a neighborhood Korean-Chinese place. We most recently came in on a Friday night with a 6 pm reservation. Yes, we had to flag down one of the harried but cheerful women working here to place our order. But look around - there's not a white tablecloth in sight. You may have to catch someone's eye, and there's nothing wrong with that. By 6:15 pm, half of our order was on the table, and we were gleefully chomping on fried dumplings and pillowy buns. The small but clean and modern space was packed - packed with people, but also with so much happiness. Almost everyone was smiling, laughing, and joking as they tucked into this feel-good array of comfort classics. Jajangmyun, jjampong, khan poong, gochu japchae... all of these traditional dishes sang. Even a simple plate of sauteed vegetables was delicious. And everything spent just seconds between being finished in the kitchen and sitting in front of us. Is it cheap? No, nor should it be. The ingredients are of the freshest, including the seafood. The cooking couldn't be better. And this is no grimy hole in the wall. If it were a French bistro, you'd have no problem with the prices. So pay these fine folks what they deserve, and enjoy.

Had a family dinner on Saturday around 6:30pm. The restaurant wasn't too busy but there was only…read moreone waitress working. As time past, she rarely came to our table so that I end up getting extra bowls and napkins for our table. Yangzangpi and yusansil weren't seasoned right. Fried dumplings and gganppong shrimps were seasoned right. The jjangjangmyun and jjamppong were tasty.