Food and service were incredible. Highlights were kimchi stew, brisket, shrimp and kimchi rice. Will definitely be back.

Easily my top 5 favorite bbq spots of all time! Only problem is it's located in New Jersey! Need to have one in NYC! Staff were super attentive and quick on service! All the banchan were top noch! Best marinated galbi I've ever had!!! read more

Obaltan - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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I'm pretty sure I could've trekked to Mordor and back in the time it took me to get to Obaltan on a Friday night, but ugh, it's fine, whatever. Mordor doesn't have grilled clams, right? Anyway, come here to feast on the Clam Gui Combo, which gives you an ocean's worth of the briney mollusks + an assortment of other seafood bites for $52...for two people! Seriously. I don't think you'll find a better clam deal unless the city of Boston knocked on your door and offered itself for free. Other good bites: Kimchi Pajeon, large and crispy. And Boodae Jjigae, when you need sausage ramen stew to warm your insides. If I can get a giant eagle to fly me here, I'd totally come back. read more

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Came here late at night craving gopchang and didn't want to go into the city, so this Fort Lee location was a convenient choice. We ordered the beef intestine combo with large intestine, small intestine, tripe, and rice cakes. The assortment was generous and easily enough for two people. The intestines were properly cleaned and grilled, with no off smells, and the tripe had a nice chew. Rice cakes were a good addition and grilled well. We also ordered the seafood pancake, which was surprisingly good--crispy on the outside and soft inside, not overly greasy. Overall, portions are large and satisfying, especially if you're specifically craving Korean-style beef intestines late at night. Prices are on the higher side, but that's expected for this type of restaurant. Solid option in Fort Lee. read more

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THIS PLACE IS FIREEEEE!!!!! I will genuinely go back tn if someone could go with me. The meat was quality, the banchan was fresh, the service fast. The ambiance Clean casual and busy! read more

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We came to this location to celebrate a birthday. The decor is nice, the service is great, and the food was delicious! My personal favorites are the cheesy corn, the rice cakes, prime rib, and fried rice. We will be back for more! read more

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This is truly a hidden gem. My experience with Korean BBQ started in Koreatown in midtown manhattan. For the past decade it's been a similar experience wherever I go UNTIL my visit to Obaltan. This was different in 2 aspects; 1) they offered shellfish, and 2) the cooking surface was a deep pan instead of the raised dome grill which I was used to. In fact at the end of the meal, they made a fried rice with the seasoned pan that was delicious! However, ALL of the food was delicious, and the service was friendly & attentive even though we were close to closing time. This is a MUST if you're in the area!!! (Plus on the weekends it seems that they do karaoke upstairs!) read more

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Def a place better for a group of 6, esp if you want to try live clam grills. The portion is just quite large. Overall very good besides a group of 4 we each had to eat 5 clams Spicy Stir Fried Pork & Vegetables - good but didn't know there's a lot of rice cake in the dish as well should have be indicated. Spicy Bai-Top Whelk With Vegetables & Chewy Noodles - it's a cold dish, very spicy good flavor. Make sure you sign up waitlist beforehand as the store is small. read more

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Excellent meat combos, probably my the best in the nyc/nj area with excellent service

The rice/egg dish at the end of the prime beef for two was actually that best part. So good.

Good spot for Kbbq in the Fort Lee area. Not busy on a Saturday night, July 4th weekend, fresh ingredients, good service, (Owen is the bestest! - great attitude, attentive). We had the prime beef and seafood special. Definitely more than enough food for 3 people. read more

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This is a kbbq restaurant that's extremely seafood oriented as well! We didn't wait too long for our reservation, which was during busy hour (7:00pm on a Saturday). We ordered the clam combo, which came with the seafood Casino on the side. Also, we got an army stew and corn cheese, both of which were very good compliments to the main course. This is a good spot for couples, but it also is accommodating to larger parties as well. We did a hike and were able to properly refuel after. Definitely recommend and I can't wait to try the meat combo next time. read more

Obaltan - Clams - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

I had this place book marked and came after pickleball. Sadly I'm disappointed. Everything here is so sweet and I'm not sure why. My japchae was overly sweet the salad was super sweet and the bulgolgi soup was sweet. I think the only dish that was decent was the seafood soup and the kimchi fried rice. Service was mid. Water wasn't refilled and we had to ask for rice for our tofu soup. read more

Obaltan - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Came here with some friends on a Thursday night and got a table for six no problem. It's my first time having seafood barbecue, and I am hooked the clams with butter garlic are super clean and delicious, everything was so good! The veggies are delicious too. I mean, focus was hanging out with friends but i definitely wanna go again to write a more detailed review read more

Obaltan - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

You have to come here if you love seafood!! I loved the clams on the grill it was so different and fun!! They also have a solid beef and pork KBBQ menu selection as well and all of the delish sides. The service is amazing and they do such a great job here def check them out!! read more

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Cuisine: 7 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 7 I'm craving some of these grilled clams right now. I know most people don't think of Korean food when it comes to seafood. However, this late night restaurant specializing in grilled seafood was the perfect place for me after a concert at Metlife Stadium a few weeks ago. The package we got had three tasty scallops with cheese for the grill and a delicious egg soufflé. It also came with three banchan, which is pretty minimal. However, the worst for me was the shrimps and mussels, which I really don't want. All I need are those juicy and briny clams to be satisfied. This is not a place I would come often, but a place I will come back to whenever I'm in the mood. read more

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We walked in as a group of 6 for Sunday dinner. We were seated immediately. Some of the servers were attentive and others were not. The food was tasty though. We got the beef and pork sets, which came with steamed egg, kimchi stew, and salads. They cook and cut the meat for you. They gave us two sets of banchan so each side of the table could reach. Each person had sauces as well. At some point we got new plates. They forgot our scallops but we were too full anyway. They had it on the bill and we had to return to get it taken off. read more

Obaltan - Kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Obaltan is a solid spot for Korean BBQ, offering good value, especially with their surf and turf combo. The combo came with beef, clams/mussels/shrimp, steamed egg, soybean paste soup, and radish fried rice. The meat quality was good overall, though the beef brisket was a bit too lean and ended up on the dry side for our taste. The radish fried rice was just okay--nothing particularly memorable--but the seafood, steamed egg, and soup rounded out the meal nicely. read more

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The fresh seafood and beef set meals were both delicious. The staff were very friendly. Each table in the restaurant had a comfortable place to dine. read more

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Wonderful Korean premium barbecue meat & seafood platter (clams, muscle, and giant shrimp) side dishes with kimchi fried rice, spicy rice cake, steam egg, cheese corn. Attentive service privately cook for you. read more

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One of the many kbbq spots in the korea town of NJ. I went to try there after reading the raving reviews. It is a small but popular spot so try to get there early before the crowd. Although there is a link to get on the waitlist, the restaurant was not accepting online waitlist when we went. We had to get on an in-person waitlist when we got there and there was already four parties ahead on a 5:30pm Saturday. For a party of four, we got the surf and turf combo and pork belly addon. The staff were really attentive and there was always one person grilling and looking after how the meat was cooked every few minutes. I liked how the beef melted while eating but I was not a fan of the "turf" portion. Seafood was boiled in a very salty broth and there was still a strong scent. They were okay. I would rather just get the meat combo. The fried rice included in the combo was the perfect way to end the meal. The meat quality is decent but I feel like it is overpriced. -6.4/10 read more

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The beef and pork jowl were amazing and flavorful! The topping was their special kim chi rice. Will definitely visit again!

Not sure what happened but the overall quality went down. Clams were chewy, and also didn't have much variations in the combo like the used to. Just mostly little neck clams and larger ones, few shrimp, and few scallops that were tiny frozen kind. Egg bomb was burnt. Salad had way too much dressing and no crunch to lettuce. Also, it should be criminal to serve warm soju. read more

Obaltan - Clams - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Such fun place to be with great food! Not super busy, waited for about 15 mins and got a table! Check in online! read more

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The plot thickens for the spicy braised monkfish saga! My latest takeout experience has been that the amount has decreased compared to the previous times that I have gotten this dish, and now the experience has been made even worse because the takeout rice was old instead of being from that day and the packaging of the dish was horrendous with sauce seeping out and dirtying the car seat that it was place on during the drive home. Will we still get the spicy monkfish once in a while? Yes, because it's one of my mom's favorites and we haven't found a restaurant for it (yet). Hopefully, I will be able to update the review with positive feedback instead of more negative ones. read more

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Great service and food. You can tell every dish and every dressing was made in house. The ambiance was low key, not fancy but exactly what we were looking for. We had a toddler with us and they were very accommodating with special baby plate setting. read more

Fresh seafood and tasty meat. Love the surf and turf combo. It's my second time here.

Obaltan is hands-down one of the best Korean BBQ spots in the area! The meats are super high-quality - juicy, tender, and cooked perfectly every time. But what really makes this place stand out are their clams and seafood - fresh, flavorful, and so fun to grill. The service is attentive without hovering, and the staff make sure everything runs smoothly. The vibe is clean and modern, great for both groups and date nights. Definitely try the clam BBQ and the fried rice with the blow-torched egg - amazing finish to the meal. A bit pricey, but totally worth it for the quality and experience. Highly recommend! read more

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2 people Beef combo! It comes with soup steam eggs and end it with egg fried rice. Totally recommend it! read more

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Mhmmm... my tummy is happy. My recommendations: -Surf & Turf combo -Beef Combo -Pork Combo -Scallops w/ spicy mayo and cheese Been here a total of 4 times and have always left satisfied. The quality of the meat is good but it's not the BEST KBBQ I've ever had. It's also not the MOST flavorful K food but I still enjoy eating here. Great for a casual late night dinner. PROS: -Open late until 2:30am M-S and 11:30pm on Sundays -Food and portions are consistently good -Service is attentive and quick. They cook the food for you. Some are friendlier/more talkative and personable than others but overall service is good! CONS: -Parking is in a small lot so it can get tight. Pretty limited -Pricing is on the higher end... This is NOT an AYCE so I recommend getting the combos for a better bang for your buck as ordering a la carte can add up quick. They also have other traditional Korean dishes and appetizers ranging from ~$17-$40 -Wait times can get long during peak hours so I suggest putting your name on the wait list ahead of time. You can reserve your spot via Google or by scanning a QR code there in person. After coming here 4 times, I would say the beef combo or surf and turf combo are the best on the menu. I've never ordered the traditional dishes so I can't speak on that. The beef combo is advertised for 2 people but... I will admit that if you have a huge appetite you MIGHT still be a bit hungry. The beef is tender and juicy, but not seasoned. So you have to use their sauces or condiments to add an extra kick of flavor. My favorite is the soybean sauce! The surf and turf includes the beef combo with an added steamed clams + assorted seafood (mussels, shrimp, crab). This is advertised for 3-4 people and I have been more than satisfied ordering this with just another person. We eat a lot okay.. LOL. Seafood was good as well (but not the best seafood I've had) and also comes with its own sauces. One of my favorite parts of the combos is the KIMCHI FRIED RICE WITH EGG!!! They use a culinary torch to cook it. Side dishes include kimchi, kimchi radish, two salads (one with a sesame oil dressing and one with a sweet/citrus-y dressing), egg souffle, kimchi tofu soup, jalapenos, soybean paste, and more sauces... I will be a returning customer to try more dishes. I would bump my review to another star if they had an AYCE option or bigger meat portions for the price. read more

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Love this place! It's one of the only Korean spots that have grilled seafood as an option. I've been here a few times and it's always been solid. We got the clam sauna this time and it was decent but I prefer the clams on the grill. Also have tried the rabokki, seafood pancake, and odeng tang. All were super solid. We got the meat + seafood combo which also included fried rice. Definitely check this place out! read more

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Eun was so sweet! The food is spectacular. It's amazing how well they make it and blend everything together. The flavors are really incredible. This is not a cheap quality food. They use really good quality USDA beef and everything is fresh. Absolutely will come here again! read more

Obaltan - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

It seems like the specialty here is clams. I've never had clams on a grill before and it was good! Very tender and not chewy like you'd expect. The soup stole the show though. It was perfectly seasoned. The jalapeño slices added the right amount of flavor to the soup.. it gave it a little kick without being actually spicy. The brisket was good as well. I didn't enjoy the mussels- felt they were dry and bland. The shrimp was good though. I wish there was more side dishes.. Went on a weekday night and it was pretty empty. It is a small place and I heard it can get very busy on the weekends. Server was very attentive and stood nearby to cook for us. read more

Obaltan - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Service was great however the food itself was pretty average in my opinion. We ordered the Beef Combo and the Clam Combo. The seafood was served first and it was cooking on our grill while they grilled the beef elsewhere. The seafood was pretty fresh. I was excited to try the scallop because it was seasoned and marinated but I didn't really taste anything from the scallop. The short ribs and ribeye were just ok, I felt like the meat was tough but the beef brisket was good! The kimchi fried rice came out shaped like a heart but the taste of the fried rice was just okay, it was a bit lacking. My cousin and sister had been here before and they said their experience was different but the one time that we went the food was just okay. It seems like this place isn't consistent so I guess it's a hit or miss. read more

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This place has gotten busier... So naturally the food has become so-so. We could tell in sujebi broth right away... The portions have also gotten smaller. The quality of the meat and the seafood is still good though! Definitely try to make your reservations before heading over! read more

Quick to be seated and serviced by 2 very nice auntys. Ordered the pork combo for two with egg soufflé and kimchi soup and for drinks, sweet raspberry wine. Side dishes were delicious, favorite are the salad (with yogurt dressing possibly?) and pickled radish! Kimchi soup was also yummy. They also grill the meat and veggies for you, plattering the cooked meat on top of the veggies. Restaurant is overall very ambient with clean tables and complimentary posters/wall art. Would recommend checking this place out! read more

Obaltan - Soju frog decor - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

The grilled intestines and clams here are incredible. The intestines are cooked perfectly so you really taste the quality of the meat. The grilled clams are just as good. Fresh, juicy straight from the grill. Each bite has that perfect balance of briny ocean flavor and smoky depth. If you're into bold, flavorful grilled dishes, this place nails it. Highly recommend ordering both the intestines and the clams--you won't regret it. read more

First time here and we really enjoyed it! The lady server we had was so amazing but we found out in the end that even though she was with our table mostly that in the end the tip gets shared! We wanted to tip her so well but it's okay we still left a decent tip! Food was yummy. Some of the items took longer than expected and was forgotten about but they were very quick to fix the issue.we only got seafood because that's what we wanted but the meat that others were getting looked very good ! On top of getting the big seafood thing we add corn cheese and at the end got sujebi ( hand pulled noodle thing )! Place was a vibe definitely will go back if we are in the area again! This is a must try place !! Oh prices have definitely gone up from some of the menus that were posted previously but I get it everywhere prices are going up. But for we what got for our family to share it was worth it read more

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We ordered the Clam Gui Combo, Prime Beef Combo, & the Tteokbokki with Seafood and Ramen. The star of the show was definitely the clam combo the portion was great for the price! We also really enjoyed the rice cakes! Our party of 3 was already getting so full the the beef combo came out and ended up taking some of it back. Service was great as well! Make reservations you won't regret it! read more

Amazing food and service! The meat was so fresh, we got the brisket and duck. Service was also very good, they were always checking up on us and were very helpful read more

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