I passed this place by several times and have seen no advertising Placed an order on yelp and went to go pick it up. The restaurant is located on the backside of Farmington ave There was nobody in the restaurant Service was efficient but not very friendly. Food was OK not sure I'll be back. read more

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Came here to get some boba teas. My girlfriend got the taro late and I got a mango smoothie. You care able to customize your boba and milks preferences. You'll also like this place if you're a plant need. They have the most beautiful aray of plants. Will be coming back read more

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I go here for a work lunch now and then and I order this on a regular basis. It's consistently DELICIOUS . I love the umami taste and there are a LOT of vegetables and seafood. Like real shrimp and mussel and calamari! And you get two sides for pickles! Run and Order the jammpong ! read more

ReFresh Food & Drinks - JJAMPPONG - Korean Near Me - Farmington, Connecticut

We ordered the bulgogi cup, beef pot stickers, taro latte, mango slushie, and a side of cucumber kimchi. The bulgogi cup was decent but nothing too special -- it could use more flavor. It came with a pickled vegetable that wasn't spicy at all, and there was a green bean that seemed canned or out of place. The cucumber kimchi side was also a bit underwhelming, lacking the bold kick I expected. The beef pot stickers were a highlight -- very crispy and tasty. The taro latte was good for Connecticut standards, though the boba pearls were hard in the middle instead of chewy. The mango slushie was refreshing and not too sweet, which I really liked. The space itself is very clean, including the bathrooms, and I loved all the plants inside -- they gave the place a nice vibe. Staff was fine, though the cashier who rang us up seemed very sleepy. One suggestion: it would help if they added food descriptions to the menu, though the pictures up top do make ordering easier. I'm originally from California where the food scene is incredible, so my standards are pretty high. For Connecticut, this spot was good and honestly surprised me. Overall, it's a clean place with some nice touches, and while some dishes were hit or miss, I'd come back to try more. read more

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Hidden away in a small plaza near UConn Health, ReFresh Korean Restaurant is the most understated lunch/quick dinner place in the area. I usually order the Tuna Kimbap and the Tofu Japchae. The kimbap is always fresh and generously portioned for the price. However, the Japchae is the star of the show. The dish is glass sweet potato noodles that are stir-fried with different vegetables. It always tastes amazing; the noodle texture is chewy and holds in flavor incredibly well. This restaurant is fast casual and made to order, so expect the food to take a few minutes, but if you're in the area, you should be going here when you want to grab a quick meal before an appointment or go out on your lunch break. read more

"Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television North Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe" (Billy Joel) Korean Fast Food can be yours at ReFresh, but you'd better do some homework first unless you're fluent in Korean food names. We certainly were not, so imagine our puzzlement as we negotiated their menu board and saw unexplained choices such as Cup Bap, Japchae, JJajangmyun, JJanmppomg, TTTok BBokK Ki, and Kimbap. No explanations are posted, so you'd better come prepared and use the old Google machine to unlock the hidden meanings. We did a take-out order for lunch and paid $32.27 after tax and tip for three things. The first item needed no translation because it was a 6-piece order of pork dumplings for $7. They came with a dipping sauce and were excellent. There was also an unexpected item -a small container of pickled daikon radish slaw. Item #2 was Kimbap, which seems to be quite the rage at the moment. I understand that Trader Joe's sells out as soon as an order comes in. Kimbap is similar to sushi, it's a roll cut into slices with seaweed on the outside and sesame oil flavored rice inside. But there's no raw fish in kimbap, so you'll usually find grilled meats, vegetables, eggs, etc. inside. ReFresh sells four types of Kimbap, we ordered the "Regular" which had surimi in there. $7.50 got us 10 slices that tasted great, so that was pretty good value. Our third item was a Chicken Cup Bap ($13) which turned out to be an enormous portion of grilled chicken chunks, rice, noodles, and assorted vegetables. If the Kimbap was a pretty good value, the Chicken Cup was a SENSATIONAL value, because (trust me) the portion size is ridiculous. There was a crazy amount of chicken chunks in there, but we both thought they tasted a little bland and could have used more seasoning or sauce. In general, our entire order could have used a lot more sauce besides the small container we found in our take-out bag. If you're a fan of Korean food, you'll enjoy ReFresh. If you're curious about Korean food, you'll enjoy ReFresh. Just do some homework on the menu first. read more

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There's a brand new Bubble Tea spot that has opened in Farmington around a month ago. They're called Refresh Food & Drink. They have a nice variety of Korean food options as well as bubble tea drinks and some other similar drink options. The space inside is very clean, fresh and inviting. They have plants, which are always going to make any space so much more inviting. The owner was very pleasant and he answered all of my questions, he was also the one making all the bubble teas. I got the Passion Fruit Tea. I hate to say it, but I was a bit underwhelmed by it. It was tart, and almost not at all sweet. The tapioca in it were all fresh, warm and chewy. And there were plenty of tapioca. Maybe since they're brand new they are still working on perfecting the recipe. I might stop by again sometime. read more

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Brand new restaurant in an ~also new~ small retail plaza on Farmington Ave The menu here is comprised of a few different forms of BiBimBop, bubble tea, lattes, and a couple other options as well The space is stylish and has ample seating It took a little while for my Bibimbap to be prepared, but the man working was very friendly so I didn't mind. The portion was fairly large read more

ReFresh Food & Drinks - Korean Near Me - Farmington, Connecticut

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Excited to have a Korean place nearby, and that they are open late. It is a fast casual place, but I wish they were true to their name. We went on a weeknight around 7 and were the only ones there, but our food, three bowls of beef kimbap, took 30 minutes to come out. Even the dumpling appetizer took more than 20 minutes. With a hungry toddler, this was a nightmare. I do wish they brought out a little snack or a bite while we were waiting, if only to recognize the long wait. Besides that, everything was fine. Appetizer had 5 pieces. The kimbap was about half rice, then some veggies, meat, and a fried egg. Filled us up enough for a meal. Varied enough for a kid. Place was clean and quiet. They have TVs with Korean shoes running, but American pop music playing. read more

We enjoyed this place so much! It isn't a huge sit down place but they did have some tables, you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. The person that took our order was so kind! We ordered a few things and had plenty to take home. The jjajangmyun was delicious and I think my favorite. I would love to try the japchae next time! The banchan was unexpected but very good- had some kimchi, cucumber kimchi and pickled daikon radish. We def plan on going back. read more

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We were so happy to be in the area and stop to try somewhere new. We loved everything we tried especially the bulgoghi bap! So delicious read more

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Food and service was great!! Loved the Kimbap & Shrimp dumplings and the Mango fruit tea is so fresh!! Everything was amazing, Definitely will come back soon! Had this then went next door to Sweet Bite (I heard they are both owned by brothers) and they both were so nice and the food/sweets were sooo yummy!!! read more

ReFresh Food & Drinks - Mango Fruit Tea w/ Popping Boba - Korean Near Me - Farmington, Connecticut

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FINALLY! I have been praying for a local place I can pick up delicious kimbap from and ReFresh Food & Drinks is IT! First off, this place is ridiculously clean. I love how spacious it is inside and how far apart the tables are from each other. You order at the front and then grab a table. Drinks can be picked up at the counter, and entrees are delivered to you at your seat. We got so many of their yummy items, but you HAVE to try their tteokbokki. It is the perfect level of spicy, and you need to get the cheese. It's a HUGE serving, so I recommend sharing it! We ordered the bulgogi kimbap and the tuna kimbap. They were big rolls with extra pickled radish on the side, which we appreciated. I really enjoyed my passion fruit tea. We ordered that as well as the mango latte and lychee milk tea. It's so dangerous that this place delivers via DoorDash as I will be ordering this weekly. This is the perfect meal, especially on a cold day! Thank you to the owners for opening this amazing spot up. We can't wait to continue to support you! read more

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This place would hold its own if it opened in Fort Lee or Palisades Park. The noodles in the jjampong are springy and chewy, the shrimp and squid is also nice and tender, and the broth is very rich and flavorful. The kimchi fried rice is quite flavorful and has a nice kick. read more

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Smelled delicious coming in, service was fast and great. Very light and airy environment plenty of room and tables for big parties. I have been looking for cupbap everywhere in CT and this is the place to go. Highly recommend to anyone that loves Korean cuisine. read more

Much welcomed new addition with fast korean food! It's a small store front with some tables and order at counter for dine in and take out. Very easy ordering and quick service! I have tried their cup bap, kimbap, and dumpling. All were very delicious. The bulgogi is not meat slices as you'd expect, but rather a gyro kind of consistency, but the flavor was still good. This will definitely be on my list of take out rotations! read more

The rice cakes with cheese was phenomenal, holy smokes. No complaints so far! The owner seemed like a nice guy too.

We ate here in the hopes that the Avon area, where my wife was one of two Koreans and three Asians in her high school in the late 90s, might actually have good Korean food -- and it does! For my wife, two kids under ten, and myself, we ordered the spicy tuna kimbap, fried pork dumplings, bulgogi bap bowl, jjajangmyun, and plain rice. It was definitely worth having come here, especially with Sweet Bite next door for dessert! The bulgogi is a ground texture, which they mention in the description, thankfully -- had it been a surprise, we might not have enjoyed it as much. The jjajang was surprisingly good since that's often a Korean Chinese specialty, and the rest was all enjoyable. It took a little while to get the food, which is good in that it is fresh but made our tired kids harder to deal with. It was also really hot and humid inside. That's good for their many plants they're growing, but it wasn't a welcome feeling as we had escaped Atlanta, GA in July and found ourselves hot and sticky all the same! read more

I go here for fresh good authentic Korean comfort food. The food is good and the atmosphere lovely. The service is friendly and prompt. I work here listening to trendy pop and the latest K-dramas on the TV. This place is a gem. It's a yummy safe haven with delicious food. read more

this restaurant is very close to uconn health so it's super convenient for lunch or dinner I don't usually eat korean food but thought I'd stop The place is very clean and charming with live plants The menu is behind a counter and yes another reviewer did mention that you have to either google the food or in my case I asked the guy who took my order The food was delicious with ample quantities and was very fresh! I'd go back in a heart beat read more

The food was great. This is a hidden gem. Loves all the plants. The service was speedy.

The gentleman waiting on us was very nice and attentive. I have a problem with cleanliness and especially in restaurants where I'm a paying customer. Upon walking in it smelled like ketchup... yuk bc that has a dirty smell. The first table we went to sit at had a stink bug dead under the table. 2. The 2nd table we went to sit at was dirty. Ok we will have them wipe it. 3. The chair at the table was so disgusting with a ton of food on it. 4. I killed another stink bug under the table!!! I left the restaurant bc again I have a problem with cleanliness. I did not eat bc if u are that nasty out in the dining what's your kitchen look like. Step up your game with cleanliness please. read more

Amazingly good Korean! It is hard to find but has outstanding Korean dishes. This is from someone who loves Korean and spent a lot of time in Seoul. read more

Great!!! Great food and the best boba. Always leave satisfied. Staff is super friendly. read more

So good. We got jjajiangmyun, kimbap, tufu cup bap, and pork dumplings. Everything is authentic tasting and great! We also got mango slush and the kids were fighting over it all over the restaurant (sorry). The owner is so nice and staff super helpful. We lucked out because we came on a day they had some left over give aways from next door so we got some complementary Korean cheesy corndog and ice cream! So good. Def recommend. Chill place and great for kids. read more

The best Boba I've had since leaving California. Such good food. Really lovely restaurant. Friendly service. The food was amazing too.

What a nice surprise to find a Korean lunch place near the biotech incubator that I was visiting. The menu was authentic and the place was clean and nicely appointed. My bulgogi bi bim bap was pretty good for being a casual mostly takeout place. It was a generous portion and satisfying. Would recommend for a delicious lunch. read more

I've lived in Farmington for many years and this place deserves a spot in this town!! Korean food, family owned. Very personalized service. Food was AMAZING!! In these times, it's so hard for a restaurant to stay alive so please pay them a visit! read more

This place has very Pleasant staff along with excellent food. I loved their seafood noodles. I apologize for not being able to name.

Delicious simple Korean cuisine with nice seating. Clean environment. Friendly owner and staff. Prices reasonable.

Friendly service from the proprietor. Yummy food including beef bowl, tofu bowl and dumplings. We took out our meal but the atmosphere was calming and cleanly. Our little one had a lychee slushy and proclaimed it was the "best drink ever!" We'll be back for sure! read more

Their Kimbap Tuna is delicious. I've had it 3 times already. I don't like sushi. This is a great alternative!! Yummy! The strawberry smoothie is yummy too! read more

Best Korean food in Farmington by far. Owner was very nice and food came quickly. The seating area is very pleasantly decorated with plants and wooden tables. read more

this place is jaw dropping. we kept going up to order more, everything was just so good. the treatment was great and the atmosphere is very welcoming. prices are great and after eating it makes you feel wonderful. this morning i woke up great, had the biggest friend breakup, and came here with my other friends, and felt even more great. the food is like nothing i've ever tasted. i'm coming here tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. this is my new favorite place /not jk joking. come here asap for some delicious food! read more

great food, great service . fried tofu was excellent. we will definitely be back to try the boba.