Authentic Korean food with stellar service! Food always comes out piping hot and freshly made…read more Ample intimate seating makes for a cozy experience, they are also BYOB , in my opinion they have one of the best kimchi's! Today I had their seafood tofu soup which is packed with umami, mild spice flavors! Their shrimp stirfry with vegetables is a 10/10, hearty portions and tasty food!

As good as Korean food gets ... ANYWHERE…read more We strolled into this unassuming, small and relatively quiet Korean restaurant on a nice summer Saturday evening. The restaurant is located diagonal of the Whole Foods in Ridgewood and with all of the attention paid to the super market, it's quite easy to miss the small strip that Hama is part of. When we first walked in around 5:30pm, there was 1 couple dining inside and, by the time we left, there were only 2 tables occupied other than ours, so foot traffic was unsurprisingly (and surprisingly based on the food) super duper light. The menu had all of the Korean classics - Japchae/noodles, bibimbaps and tofu stews. To start we ordered the Beef Baos (2pcs) and Seafood Pancake (4 pcs). First, we thought we might have ordered 1 appetizer too many with the baos, but this might have been the BEST thing we ordered! Beef was tender, delicious and plentiful within the baos. The Seafood Pancake was good too and a solid pick if you're seeking a simple appetizer. For entrees, we got the Seafood Tofu with Clam, Mussel, Shrimp and Stir-Fried Vermicelli Noodles with Beef. The Seafood Tofu came out piping, boiling, bubbling hot and was served with a side of white rice. It was excellent. Some of the best stew tofu I've ever, ever, ever had. The Japchae/vermicelli noodles with beef was delicious too - specifically, the beef was very flavorful and tender like the beef for the baos. It seems Hama is seriously underappreciated in the neighborhood and that's a shame for them, but a big win for diners like us who love finding those gems. The flavors are excellent here and this place should be swarming with people. We will absolutely be returning soon.

Date night! We couldn't remember our last order, so we let…read morethem pick for us -- and honestly, best decision. All I wanted was a boat, and that's exactly what we got. Every roll was a specialty roll, and it really showed. If there's ever a question about whether their specials are worth it -- they absolutely are. We finished all five rolls (no regrets) and topped it off with green tea matcha mochi for dessert. Maybe next time we will do 6. Great picks, great balance, and everything hit the spot. Naru never disappoints.

Got takeout from here that just didn't hit the spot. Sweet potatoe roll was good. Hibachi chicken…read morewas dry and had no sauce. Noodles just tasted like the griddle. Fried rice was fine. Gyoza was excellent.

This location offers simple decor with a focus on the food. The fried boneless chicken with Korean…read morebarbeque sauce was great. Everything else though failed to impress. The side of pickled radishes was pretty bland. My wife's rice plate with spicy chicken was barely spicy. I will say the boba tea smoothie was nice, very sweet. I do not see a need to go out of my way to come back. But I won't object if a friend brings me for a repeat visit.

This is not a real Korean food. It's more like a fast food…read moreThe soup that they serve it out of a can, I would not recommend this place

I visited Honey Day cafe on a late Saturday morning. I made a reservation online the night before…read morebut we showed up early and we were seated after a short wait. We had several servers handling our order. To start, I had a hot tea with honey. The honey was an interesting consistency and was not as thick as expected. Seemed to be a little watery but the taste was good when mixed in my tea. For appetizer, we split the Crispy Ddukbokki which were sweet & spicy crispy rice cakes with a side of a soft boiled egg, topped with everything seasoning. We both really enjoyed the flavor of these rice cakes. For my main course, I had the Rainbow Salad with grilled chicken. The portion was very good and all of the veggies in the salad were super fresh. The presentation was very pretty. Parking can be a bit tricky but luckily we were able to find parking on one of the side streets. Overall a cute little breakfast/brunch place in the Glen Rock downtown. It does get very busy on weekends so reservations are a must.

I have visited Honey Day Kitchen various times and it has ALWAYS been pleasant meals…read more Reservations are not accepted during weekends, but the staff did a great job at sitting us within ten minutes. We started with a Rose Latte and Cafe Latte. Both beverages were phenomenal, at the perfect temperature, and in large mugs. The entrees were fantastic: Crispy Ddukbokki (sweet and spicy crispy rice cakes, jammy egg, everything seasoning) and the Egg Breakfast (2 eggs, Turkey Bacon, Toast, Tater-Tots). The Ddukbokki was firm, pleasantly spicy, and that sauce was exquisite. The Egg Breakfast was deliciously seasoned and filling. One thing that I appreciate about Honey Day is, that it takes a fair amount of time for the food to be presented. I don't mind that, at all. Once the food arrives, you could tell that it was all made fresh and with appealing presentations. Honey Day will continue to be a breakfast/brunch top pick and hope everyone enjoys their memorable food.

Fantastic little place. I've taken my kids to eat here half a dozen times for lunch or dinner and…read morewe've felt welcome and well looked after, and the food is consistently great. It's handy that you can order both Korean food (the bimbimbap and Korean fried chicken are excellent) alongside the 'mr rameN ramen menu, and poke options also, so we've all found things we love.

Today we ordered 3 things on their menu and I'm giving them 5 stars because of their potential. As…read morea Korean American I can sense they're trying to target/match the American taste buds rather than traditional Korean. Which is okay, I love fusion but when I'm looking for it. Being a local I was hoping for a more traditional Korean style meal due to their name and logo but was pleasantly surprised with their combinations. I can see how some people could be disappointed because their name and logo doesn't match their cooking. Here's my take on the 3 meals. Spicy Pork Kimbap: I would say, out of the 3 this was the best and one of the best, if not THE best kimbap we've had in NJ. The sizes were huge, my husband was very happy. Lol Absolutely recommend. Bulgogi (spicy) rice bowl/cup bap: The combination of the beef, veggies, and rice was very good and balanced. I would like to see more veggies next time because the beef alone was very salty. I would order again. Would be even happier if they made the sauce more traditional and less salty. Bulgogi (spicy) box: We had to make more rice at home lol. I would not order this again, rather get the rice bowl. Like I said above, the meat alone is salty and in the box the beef is about 90% with a small side a rice and salad. Fast service, clean space, would get again for a quick meal, would not order with Korean guests over.

I am so glad I found this place! The food is full of flavor, good amount per serving and descent…read moreprice! Place is clean and owners are very nice. I will be back!

Seoul Express is the local hidden gem everyone dreams of finding. And I wish I lived closer! We're…read morenot locals, we were in the area for an estate sale. However, we do love Korean food and search it out from Connecticut to Delaware. In fact, I love Korean food so much that, while I'm a vegetarian, I will always try the Korean BBQ when we find a new place (sorry cows). Follow up visits, I go back to tofu options. Anyway, Seoul Express is more like the newer casual type of KFood that's become very common in the NY metro. Geared towards takeout with just a couple of tables, the menu is paired down to bowl style meals with mainly Korean flavors, with a few other options thrown in--such as poke bowls. My husband and I got the Japchae (sweet translucent noodles with vegetables and bulgogi beef and the Dolsot (hot stone) Bibimbap which is an option if you eat in. Both were excellent. The Japchae was very much more of a commercial American taste than a traditional sit down old school K restaurant--if you've ever had it at a BonChon Chicken you know what I mean. But the hot stone bibimbap was amazing. Exactly like my favorite version of the dish ever at a small family Korean restaurant in a Parsippany strip mall that unfortunately didn't survive Covid. The accompanying goojujang (spicy red mixing sauce) comes in a small takeaway container but they're happy to give you more if you're the type who likes to squirt half the ketchup bottle of the stuff into your bibimbap (like me). Bergen county has amazing KFood options and we drive there all the time from Hunterdon County just to get some. Seoul Express just put Passaic County on the KFood map. And being casual, the prices are reasonable. You have no excuse not to try it.

super cute place, staff is very helpful and attentive. food is great for price point and menu is…read morevegan friendly!

My girlfriend and I visited Tasty Junction for an early dinner one Saturday. They weren't too busy…read moreso it was easy to find a table for 2. Once you sit down you scan a QR Code to order your food and drinks. I was pretty hungry that day so we ended up ordering a ton of food. The drinks were pretty good and they were served in Le Creuset mugs. Not the biggest deal, but I can appreciate some nice drinkware. The bowl of Kimchi Fried rice came out first. It was a generous portion and the rice was cooked well, but I feel like it could've used some more kimchi. The eggs on top were cooked perfectly and added good texture to the dish. The next dish to come out was the HK French toast. The bread was nice and fluffy which paired well with a nice generous drizzle of condensed milk. I enjoyed this a lot. We also ordered scallion pancake, pork barbecue, and bossam baos. These were ok, I would probably pass on a return visit. I felt like the meat in the baos was a little tough though they did have decent flavor. The last entree was the smoked salmon and avocado croissant; I really enjoyed this. It had a generous helping of smoked salmon and avocado as well. The saltiness of the salmon paired well with the creamy and fatty avocado. The croissant was also nice and flaky. It was also served with a house salad which had a nice drizzle of dressing on it too. For dessert we ordered a Black Sesame Souffle Pancake. This was SO good. A few months ago I visited a place in Princeton that specialized in these Japanese-style pancakes and Tasty Junction's version was so much more enjoyable. I loved that it was served with a healthy scoop of ice cream. The pancake was airy and had a bounce to it. Each bite was so good and made even better with the ice cream. I'd definitely come back just for the pancakes. All in all Tasty Junction is a great spot tucked away in Glen Rock

We came for dinner on a Saturday night and they were busy with take out orders. It's a quaint place…read moreand the service was wonderful and they were super attentive. We got a bunch of different things and they were all delicious. The fried chicken is super fresh and juicy. The food came out hot and I loved that.

Stopped here quickly to grab boba teas since it was a warm day. We ordered one mango, one honeydew…read moreand one pearl milk tea. Fresh flavor but the straws were slightly too small for the boba to get through.

6/30/24 The story is…read morea corner location next to a big bar. We accidentally went to the wrong door LoL It's right next to a train station so parking can be challenging. It's a small space with just a few tables. Since we didn't live in the area we opted to sit and eat. While we waited several people came into get takeout or pickup. There was just the chef and the server. Both were nice and helpful. We ordered the Korean BBQ Ribs and the Southern Ribs. Hubby liked the Korean and I preferred the Southern. But both were good, I just found the Southern saucier and more tender. The NYC XXX Bacon was amazing!!! Love love love so juicy and tender with a touch of spicy. Korean Slaw was another fav that we ordered an extra to take home. Collard Greens were not bad, a little spicy. Cornbread was way too dry... hubby was fine with it. We enjoyed our meal very much. Will come back to try other items.

I came here for the chonut, and to my shock, they had it off the menu even though it was on the…read moreonline menu. They are trying to figure out a new donut supplier, so it'll be off for a while. However, the owner was heading out for an errand, and offered to buy doughnuts ad-hoc if I still wanted the chonut and I took him up on it! What service. Chonut: he got a Paris Baguette maple donut, which was a good level of sweetness. It wasn't warmed up at all and the bottom donut got really soggy, so I wonder how it would compare to their normal donut. I loved the combination of sweetness and savory - I'd get this again to see what a full potential donut sandwich could look like. Cholander Fries: we ordered this while waiting, and a solid appetizer with lots of flavors. We got the BBQ Sampler box, and they allowed us to replace the 2 ribs with pork belly instead. The pork belly was the standout - it's both very crispy and fatty. They also gave us a gochujang glaze sauce because they said it paired well with the pork belly, and it did! The brisket was good too and certainly benefited from the sauces available, as well as the pork shoulder. I thought the Mac and cheese was standard but the kimchi slaw wasn't refreshing although interesting.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ All of the food we ordered was EXCELLENT. ++++ Maki Special with Spicy Salmon, Spicy White Tuna and Spicy Yellowtail sushi rolls were all very good. Not going to blow you away, but as good as you would expect your sushi rolls to be ++++ Sushi/Sashimi Combo arrived in a boat and all of the sushi, sashimi were super fresh. ++++ Chicken Udon was one of the best udons we ever had at one of these local Japanese restaurants! Soup was great, udon was great, there was plenty of vegetables inside and the chicken was verrrrry tender and tasty. ++++ A complimentary vanilla ice cream was served at the end of our meal. + The waitresses were very friendly and attentive. The food arrived fairly quickly. + There are plenty of parking spaces in the private lot of this little strip mall. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - The menu prices are a bit on the high side for everything and it would be nice if things were $1-$2 cheaper like some other local Japanese restaurants. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Restaurant is tight inside, with not a lot of walking space, and there aren't many tables, but there is a cozy feel to it.

- Small, cozy spot with 5 booth-style tables along the walls, 3 two-seaters in the center, and 1…read moreoutdoor table - Kitchen ventilation could be better--air gets smoky at times and the smell lingers on clothes - Super friendly and attentive staff; service was quick and efficient - Food was very good: sushi, sashimi, and rolls were extremely fresh; udon was hot and flavorful with bouncy noodles and tender chicken; house salad came drenched in ginger dressing--might be too much for some, but that's the way I like it - Complimentary vanilla ice cream at the end--not sure if it's standard, but a nice touch and the kiddos loved it - Cash discount available