When I first placed an order on the phone, it was in English. They hung up on me. I was super pissed off because....I was trying to order. When I first came to NY, I hated how Koreans would treat nonkoreans. I still wonder what happened to my first review though... The food isn't bad but damnit I got hooked by their crispy chicken. I don't care how they made it and if they made it with leftover rice, CRISPY CHICKEN WAS AMAZING!!! I always ordered their kimbab (a good variety of kimbab) only prior to this... The restaurant is very dark so I don't like to eat inside. I just order take out. Kimbab isn't bad but I wish the owner would smile more. She's very sweet!... I still didn't like that they hung up on me though! My recommendations: Spicy tuna kimbab Donkatsu kimbab Princess kimbab Kimchi kimbab CRISPY CHICKEN read more

Our first time here. The bf and I ordered five rolls. Didnt realize how much you got! All under $30. And they were all so delicious. We also received complimentary miso soup which tasted great. The service was fast and the cashier lady accidentally charged us for six rolls. She realized it and initiated the refund without us saying anything. We found parking right away at the front. It wasnt too crowded at all. Good amount of seats. Clean and orderly and they have pre-packaged food you can grab and buy on the go. read more

Nolbu Sushi - Our five rolls of kimbab. On heart plates . - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

The crispy chicken is legit and a gift from the heavens. I have dreams about this - who would've though rice crispy on chicken would be fire? read more

3.5 stars (rounded up) One day someone brought over these crispy fried chicken fingers, these chicken fingers were not just any chicken finger dipped in batter or panko batter but these things were dipped in rice krispies, YES RICE KRISPIES and I can't stop thinking about it, these people are geniuses , IT BLEW MY MIND just like when people first discovered cronuts. Nolbu Sushi Korean Restaurant is located on Northern Blvd between 164th street and 165th street. It's very easy to spot. Parking: Not difficult at all, there are plenty of street metered parking around the area also it's right behind the Broadway LIRR station. Decor and ambiance: It's a bit like a food court in there, nothing out of the extraordinary, you have a few Korean celebrity poster here and there and a TV hanging from the ceiling. The place can probably accommodate around 20 or so. It's cafeteria style so you order from the front and they'll deliver to your table. When I set foot in the restaurant, I remember I was here before but I never remember them having those crispy chicken fingers before so it must be somewhat new. The restaurant offer kimbap, sushi and a wide range of Korean food. I only had their kimbaps (that BBQ one is great) and I have to say they are good. They are not stingy with the filling and the portion is gigantic. BUT with that said, my main reason of coming here is for their CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS! TWO CHOICE- SMALL and LARGE (be careful cause the large is really LARGE, I believe you get at least 10-12 pieces) Here's a breakdown of why I think their rice krispies chicken fingers are so legit. I mean flour battered chicken fingers are crunchy at best, panko battered chicken fingers are crunchier but when you talk rice krispies battered chicken, it's a game changer and it brings chicken fingers to a whole new level, YES folks, it's that LEGIT! These things are crispy and SUPER CRUNCHY on the outside and the chicken are soft and moist on the inside, how can you not love it???? Down side of all fried food are you have to eat it immediately or else they turn soggy and nasty and the same goes with these chicken fingers, you gotta eat it while it's HOT! Price: Inexpensive- kimbabs range from $4- $8 and you get about 10 pieces per roll. Crispy chicken fingers are $5 for small and $10 for large, large comes with about 10-12 pieces! Overall: Nolbu sushi korean restaurant is a great budgeted restaurant with lots of delicious options to choose from. Their kimbabs are tasty and comparable to other kimbab restaurants around the area but their CRISPY CHICKEN FINGER is something unique that you won't find in the surrounding area and I promise, it's a game changer and will blow your mind!! Now just don't blame me when regular chicken fingers don't excites you anymore!! read more

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Fantastic kimbap spot with great service, beverage selection and specialty fried chicken! The beef and spicy tuna rolls were very satisfying. Highly recommended for take out or dine in. Just make sure to bring proof of vaccination before dining in! read more

Food - Their rice crispy fried chicken amazing! I've had it many times, and it's always extremely crispy with moist chicken tenders inside. This restaurant is very affordable and a reliable kim bap location with other homey Korean dishes. Ambiance - I usually get take it here, but there are a lot of tables to eat here. Fast casual dining, and laid back atmosphere for a quick bite. Service - I usually don't eat in, but it doesn't take long to order and for the food to come out. You get miso soup with the meal, and sometimes there are only one or two staff up front, but they are friendly. Definitely a staple restaurant for a quick meal or kim bap! read more

Nolbu Sushi - Nolbu wife roll and original crispy chicken. Nom nom - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

The most under rated kimbap spot in queens. Kimbap here is made fresh and stuffed to the max with ingredients. Spicy tuna, spicy beef and squid were all killer. The rice cake was delicious and perfect texture but the American cheese threw me off a bit. I think a mozzarella cheese would've been better, the American cheese flavor made the rice cakes taste a little weird. The beef and kimchi dumpling was another shocker, delicious and highly underrated. Another must order is the fried chicken. Crunchiest fried chicken you can ever have. Especially dipped in the rice cake soup, it was an experience. I just wish the rice cake soup didn't use American cheese... read more

"It's not fried chicken. It's CRISPY chicken." No question about it - this is not fried chicken by any means, but an amped up sort of chicken finger coated with a light and crispy layer of fried rice crisps (rice krispies?). Tender, delicious, and perfectly complemented by a 5lb bag of kim chi for six hungry folks. I have no idea how any of the other food tastes, but that combination alone had us 30 chicken strips deep and relishing one of the most satisfying meals we've had in a long time. read more

Nolbu Sushi - Crispy chicken and kim chi - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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One of the best gimbaps in the area. It's perfect in size, not too big or small. Their kimchi gimbap is one of my favorite.

I've been here 3 times now. As an avid supporter of Song's for years, I was reluctant to take my palate elsewhere. But I am ecstatic with the decision to philander. The menu is a smörgåsbord of Eastern delights! Perhaps Song's is more 'authentic' or 'legendary', the choices here are certainly enticing and different. Each time has been consistently delicious. Kimbap:: The spicy squid is essential and by far my favourite. The flavours are incredible. Spicy squid was always my favourite from the Mongolian BBQ carts in downtown flushing, and it carries over perfectly here. Tender and crunchy squid. Never chewy. The beef was surprisingly pleasing to my palate. I expected steak and was treated to a well marinated and cooked beef! It reminded me of a cooked jerky, without the extra chewing. Burdock was unique and highly delicious. Not overpowering, but certainly full of umame. Kimchi is also excellent. Not the variety which is highly spicy, this is more of the white kimchi style without being overpowered by onions. Fried pork was very good. Another highly seasoned and flavourful meat. The pork had a nice crunch to it as well. Crispy Chicken:: All of the reviews and tips recommend this. Imagine the best fried chicken fingers....you're not even close. The honey mustard dipping sauce is great, but altogether unnecessary. Crispy. Tender. Delicious. Some of the goodies at the counter are quite appealing as well:: Cinnamon Nectar:: I did a little research and this is a cold traditional tea/steeped Korean beverage called Sujeonggwa. This a tea made from Ginger and Cinnamon. Brown sugar and pine nuts are then added. Insanely refreshing and the smell instantly fills up a room. Recommended! Stuffed Cucumber :: kimchi-esque cucumbers stuffed with powers peppers, onions and Leek. I'm not a fan of onions, thus I scraped them aside. The flavour a which the cucumber absorbs is amazing! Very fresh tasting. read more

Nolbu Sushi - The gods have rained down upon us with this unearthly delight! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Love this place. Its so yummy. I always get the tuna kimbap and my sister gets the veggie kimbap (vegetarians..eye roll). Love the miso soup that they serve with it, very yummy. Also if you are dining in and you finish your soup they refill it, (score). Also the dukbok is good. I have yet to try there other soups. When I go I am usually going for the kimbap. read more

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If you're looking for a cheap good snack then this is the place! I love their spicy bbq chicken kimbap and spicy tuna kimbap. One roll would definetly fill you up and it also comes with a side order of miso soup. read more

First of all, I don't know why this place has only one dollar sign. They are very expensive (compared to the amount of food they give you). I recently ordered spicy rice cake, which costs $10. I was very disappointed with what I got-just 10 small pieces of rice cakes and some sliced onions. Usually, in other places, if the spicy rice cake is $10, they have a lot of toppings and ingredients such as boiled egg, ramen noodles, fish cake, etc. The spicy rice cake here literally just had rice cakes and nothing else. It was super salty too so I constantly needed to drink water afterwards. Definitely NOT worth $10. This place is known for their kimbaps but even they were unsatisfying. The presentation was good but really only that... The kimbaps weren't rolled tightly so all the ingredients kept falling out and I had to eat rice and the fillings separately... Service was on the slower side too. Here, you have to make your order at the counter. There is no waiter to take your order at your table. The lady at the counter told me to wait 5 minutes but I ended up waiting close to 10 minutes just standing there so that I can order. Came in here to get some quick Korean food to eat but if anything, I recommend going to other bunsik places nearby because there are a couple of others around the area. read more

Nolbu Sushi - Spicy Tuna Kimbap & Chungmoo Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

F THIS PLACE!!!! I was trying to place an order and then the lady hung up on me as I am trying to confirm my order, and my dad walks in to tell them he's here for the pick up, and the lady with the glasses has the audacity to yell at my dad the PAYING CUSTOMER saying she just got the order and gives him this bitch attitude (he was on the phone with me when he went to pick up the food). WTF? WHO THE FUCK DOES THAT???? YOU GUYS ARE IN BUSINESS BECAUSE OF LOYAL CUSTOMERS LIKE US, and you have the fucking nerve to bitch out a customer?? a paying customer. no thanks. service fucking BLOWS. read more

I only tried one thing here which was the crispy fried chicken. And man, oh man, WAS IT THE BOMB. I love fried chicken so my friends told me I HAD to come here. The chicken is wonderfully well priced at $10 for a large portion which has like 10+ pieces. The chicken is made in that deliciously crispy batter of rice krispies and it's piping hot when it comes to your table, so juicy, boneless, with a delicious dipping sauce. I AM SO HUNGRY THINKING ABOUT IT. The place is a little like a food court / cafeteria feel to it. You order at the counter and then they bring the food to you once it's ready. read more

Nolbu Sushi - Look at how beautifully crunchy this chicken looks!!!!!! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Pretty good kimbab spot. I got the Spicy Tuna Kimbab. I wish they added the sesame leaf which is a game changer, but they do put A LOT of meat and little vegetable which is a plus! read more

Nolbu Sushi - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Tried here a couple times. The crispy chicken was great and chicken dumplings as well. Just 5 of the Crispy Chicken will stuff you up. There's so much kimbap choices so tried the combination kimbap and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service is ace here esp. the young lady who works up front. My only complaint would be the side dishes for the fried cutlets. The cutlets and sauce is amazing but the side dishes were bland. Maybe the ingredients for the side dishes were more healthy? Not sure. That won't stop me from coming here still :) read more

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Crispy chicken. Crispy chicken. Crispy chicken. Crispy chicken. Crispy chicken. You know what to order now, right? There's a small parking lot in the rear. Don't forget the crispy chicken. read more

First time trying out their place. Stopped by there 10 min ago ordered 2 kimbap, sweet rice drink & crispy chicken they got. I love spicy tuna kimbap but this place is out of ingredients & flavour. "SPICY TUNA" SUPPOSE TO BE SPICY BUT NOT! Other place it has spinach & etc But this tuna kimbap it had two yellow radish & one carrots. The way how they cut the kimbap & roll is terrible! It's falling apart, one piece is huge the other one is small. I ate two piece & stopped eating it. Beef kimbap i dont know what to give as a review since i'm not the one eating it. The crispy chicken nothing special about! It's just too greasy & no i didnt like it. The only reason i gave 2 stars was because i love the sweet rice drink! Last off i think she's the owner, i dont know for sure but lady you having a bad day? Cant YOU talk a little nicely?! When i walked in and looked at her face gosh her face tells mw she's a little bitchy style. Overall their kimbap i didnt like. There's another one in 149 Roosevelt ave i think. Their nolbu kimbap is the best! I been going over there when i was 10 years old. This place i dont think i will ever return again. read more

Nolbu Sushi - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Crispy chicken strips are so good here! They batter it with Rice Krispies and it is the crispiest chicken strip I have ever had. It pretty much comes out to $1 a strip, so if you want 5 pcs, it will be $5, 10 pcs - $10 and so on. Comes with a sweet honey mustard sauce on the side. The kimbab is very good here too. Doesn't taste dry and a lot of selection. Only thing is that it's quite pricey compared to other places. read more

I love this place, all the ajummas and haemoni working late at night preparing kimbaps. Quick and cheap bites. Everything tasted fresh. The fried chicken dipped in rice crispy was different but in a good way. read more

Crispy chicken = HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. They fry it in a rice krispies batter and it is the crunchiest, yummiest fried chicken finger I've ever had in my life. :) It comes with this honey mustard sauce which complements it well. $5 for 5 pieces, and $10 for 10. It sounds pricey, but the chicken strips are pretty long, and they don't skimp on the chicken. I also had some kimbaps which were good. Spicy pork was my favorite. Katsu was pretty small for $10.. I could have done without it. They have tables, but it's not really a sit down dinner kind of environment if you're looking for that. Definitely one of my go to places for some quick food. read more

Nolbu Sushi - 5 pieces for $5. 10 pieces for $10 - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Bad customer service. I was waiting for second on the line but they just skipped me and got the order for person behind first. Am I an invisible? So I was thinking that person behind me maybe called before and came for pickup but it wasn't. So ridiculous! read more

This place is special to me. I remember eating at this place when it first opened. The food has always changed and gotten better. The soups are always great!! The service is good. Is it OK if I say they have the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen? read more

My favorite casual take out go to place. Their crispy chicken is god made in heaven. I don't know what it is but I feel their kimbab taste better than other places. Yummmm....happy in my tummy! :) read more

Oh you're only a block away and I can't resist you, neither can my mom. They have rather varied selection of Kimbap and they make it on the spot, fresh right in front of you. It's $5 for a roll and $5.50 that comes with a roll and a small side of miso soup that I recommend on winter days. I usually order the beef kimbap and it's delicious! :D I can confirm no hair fell into my kimbap because I saw it done before my eyes. They cook the beef and then add it to the kimbap. It's places like these that make me like kimbap more than sushi because it's more filling/stuffed with goodness than and not a majority of it is rice. I'll be back to try the salmon, tuna or eel :D Also, they sell some snacks, fruit drinks and coffee/tea if you just want a quick coffee before heading off to work or if you're in the area. In the back they have a place to order main dishes but they don't look as appetizing (although I'm sure they're alright) as their kimbap. read more

This is my goto place for kimbaps. I like them because they keep the rice portion thin. Easy on the carbs!

Amazing crispy chicken strips with a honey mustard sauce. A great hit at get togethers and parties. They use a rice crispy batter.

Leaving a 5 star review for their crispy chicken which is amazing!! Salivating while posting this.

OMG what a gem! I can't believe I lived about a block away and haven't visited this place until now! It's a small shop meant for take out (no tables, no seats). I haven't had much korean style sushi before- I guess they are called Kimbap? See, I'm a n00b. BUT I think I'll be more of a regular from now on! I got the mushroom kimbap for $5 and it was warm fresh made to order in about 5 min by these two little cute korean ladies. The portion was bigger than expected- larger than your typical japanese salmon sushi rolls- with more fillings! Great value =) Note- cash only! read more

This place has become one of my favorite places for quick snack after work and before dinner time. This place is clean and their workflow is efficient. The kimbap is heavenly and irresistible. My #1 favorite was the pork cutlet kimbap (but that was before I decided to eliminate pork from my diet). Now, I'm in love with the veggie, tuna, and eel kimbap. This place never fails me; I always finish the last bite feeling extremely satisfied... I also love that they offer free samples at random times! This place makes kimbap that turns my frown upside down =) read more

They have everything I want during my kimbap-craving moments. Thick chewy udon noodles. Tasty and affordable for poor college students like me... read more

Love their chicken strips!!! How can something so simple taste so good? Mystery to me

- LOVE LOVE LOVE the Prince Kimbap here (spicy squid with spicy tuna!). - Seafood kalguksoo here is pretty good as well but i prefer arirang's kalsujebe (which is right down the block) - Banchan they sell on the side isn't that great -- don't waste your money on it. OVERALL --- COME HERE FOR THE KIMBAP (especially PRINCE)! read more

Nolbu USED TO BE our go to spot for rolls but will gladly find another business to support. Made a large order of 15 rolls and other dishes totaling $190 and still the customer service was horrible. Rude, dismissive and clearly does not care about customer retention. My husband went to pick up our order that was made the day prior. Come to find out, they put all 15 individual (all different) rolls in one tray. When my husband said there must be a mistake because we did not want it in a tray and wanted them individually packed... How will people know which roll is theirs and how covid safe is this for all 15 people to be digging into one tray? Instead of stopping what they were doing as my husband spoke up when he saw them putting the rolls in the tray... They were rude, dismissed him, spent more time arguing with my husband.. A CUSTOMER.. rather than fixing the issue at hand and rushed him out the door. Will NOT be back. Customer service is more important than the quality of food.. how you treat people and customers MATTER! read more

I wonder how many people drive down busy Northern Blvd every day and pass this place not realizing the yummy kimbap they could've devoured. My absolute favorite is spicy tuna. Other good mentionables are the beef kimbap, spicy beef kimbap, spicy squid...oh, I could go on and on but that'd just be reciting the menu. When my eyes are bigger than my stomach (which is 95% of the time) I usually get the dumplings (packaged, at the counter), or go to the fridge and grab a side of dried squid or the little fishies. The order also comes with a spicy bean sprout soup. So good. By the time I'm halfway through the meal my mouth is on fire, my face is red, and I'm sweating like crazy but I muscle through it because it's just that good. read more

Came here because my friend recommended the crispy chicken. Told me you can only order it in 10's due to covid. When I called, they asked me if I wanted the small or large. Thought it was weird that they asked me since my friend said I'm only allowed to order in 10's. I just asked for 20. I guess they're back to normal now. I also got the spicy tuna and Prince kimbap. The crispy chicken was pretty good. Comes with a mustard like sauce. Really liked the spicy tuna. It was actually spicy. Some places don't make it spicy enough. The prince Kimbap was ok. Lacking A LITTLE on the flavor side but still wasn't bad. Also got the omelette fried rice. It was good. It's just your basic veggie fried rice with egg over it. So if you're looking for something fancy, this won't do it for you. If you're looking for something simple, this will be perfect. But I think they do have a spam omelette fried rice and something else. Wasn't on the menu but it was handwritten inside the store when I went to pick up my order. Definitely will be going back for the crispy chicken. read more

Nolbu Sushi - Spicy tuna kimbap, Prince kimbap, omelette fried rice and crispy chicken - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

The Kimbap is the best around and you can't beat the price! We live in Bayside but make trips often to get the kimbap and crispy chicken. My favorite kimbap is the avocado. Just the right amount of sesame oil on the outside. Also like the mushroom kimbap with avocado. read more

Decent lunch spot for quick eats. Easy parking on Northern Blvd near the Broadway LIRR station. The kimbap is good, though neither of us were a big fan of the ones with beef. Portions are large and you get a bowl of miso with your order. I'm not sure why people rave about the food as much as they do as I did not think it was mind blowing but worth a stop if you live in the area and consider it to be as bleak a food desert as I do without wanting to deal with parking near downtown Flushing. read more

This place is a cafeteria style place with limited seating. You come in order your food and bring it to the tables there. Their menu carries a variety of choices the Song's doesn't have. Their rolls are approximately $4-$8. To me it's good nothing amazing that would make me drive hours for. Their crispy chicken is tasty and I would definitely eat it again. read more