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Update: Back here again, twice on this trip. Same good food. New favorite: spicy pork yubu! Amazing flavor. Although if you are expecting spicy, it isn't. read more

Rice Kitchen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Rice Kitchen - Menu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Rice Kitchen serves kimbap and rice bowls in a fast casual setting in a mildly elevated format. I got the kimbap, something I love and grew up eating. It was made fresh to order, and pretty delicious. I -am- used to getting kimbap at a cheaper price point, but that's comparing Queens and Manhattan pricing/rent which isn't fair. That being said, the quality was pretty good and it was quite tasty. The textures blended well together and the nori was fresh. The staff were friendly. It's a small space, but there is some standing counter space for you to eat your food if you're trying to stick around. I'm glad they are in this area, though, since good korean food options are a bit lackluster in this neighborhood, and in that way they're serving an important role. Give them a shot! read more

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Joshua C.

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The food's flavor was okay but there was barely any meat in my RK Cup BOWL. 60% of the cup is just plain rice. There are only about 5-6 seats but the man serving us was kind. read more

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Michelle L.

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Yummy spot for a quick bite for lunch! I ordered the Tofu bite set (sesame tuna, spicy pork, bulgogi, chicken) with kimchi. They were all delicious! My favorite was the bulgogi! Quite filling too. I didn't think it would be enough food but it was. The sesame tuna was very interesting- the sesame flavor came through well. I thought the tuna would overpower it but it didn't. Service was very fast though theres not much seating inside. Seating is very tight- you're crammed between the kitchen and the wall- probably ~2 feet of space with the table and your stool and only around 4 stools total in the restaurant. Overall, I will definitely return! Their kimbap also looks delicious! read more

Rice Kitchen - Tofu bite set (sesame tuna, spicy pork, bulgogi, chicken) with kimchi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Really delicious kimbap! Super cute small spot with some seating if you need it but most people are ordering to go. Service is pretty quick, and food is very fresh. Perfect for a quick bite! read more

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Ekaterina S.

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Very fast and polite service. Truly fresh and delicious food. I really enjoyed it. You definitely have to stop by and give it a try--it could turn out to be a pleasant experiment. read more

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The soggiest salad I've ever had. The bulgogi was pretty good but the combo didn't really work. read more

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Aram L.

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Needed a small and quick dinner while shopping around SoHo so dropped in on the weekend. We ordered a few different rolls including bulgogi. The gentleman who took our order was friendly and our order came out in several minutes. Flavors were good and I appreciated the amount of bulgogi and other ingredients in the rolls. A touch on the pricier side for gimbap but again given the meat/veggie ratio over the rice, I thought it generally made sense. The place is small with a small space to eat while standing if you'd like against the wall. I'd recommend trying if you're feeling a nice healthy and quick bite. read more

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Joo Yeon Jessica H.

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I would rate 4.5/5 for food only because its kinda? Expensive. I get that we get premium pricing in NYC for everything but you can get this cheaper in Ktown or NJ. However, it was good quality Kimbap, and i like the fact that they filled it 80% w good ingredients vs. heavily filling it with rice. read more

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Vivienne C.

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We were looking for a good cheap eat in Soho that wasn't Cava, Naya, etc. and stumbled on Rice Kitchen. The place is pretty small with standing room only and no bathrooms, but the food was pretty good. We ordered the Rice Kitchen bowl with bulgolgi and it was pretty good. I thought it would be more like Bibimbap but it turned out to more similar to kimbap that was in a bowl. I really liked all the ingredients in there especially the egg and the pickled onion. Also, they didn't have too much rice which was nice because I don't love it when the rice doesn't have a lot of flavor. Overall, not a bad place to eat at all in Soho especially if you're looking for a quick pick me up that's not just dessert. read more

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Joungkeun L.

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Took out bulgogi kimbap. It was rolled well with small amount of rice and a large portion of bulgogi. Tastes good while not deviating from the traditional taste. I would give 5 star for bulgogi Kimbap. Will try other dishes later. read more

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Michelle C.

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As a huge fan of Yubu just two blocks down, I was curious to see how Rice Kitchen compared. The storefront is much smaller, with barely any space to stand and order, much less to sit down and eat. Luckily, the food is prepared fairly quickly and a lot of their foot traffic seems to come from online orders. I noticed a lot of people ordered their Bowl but I specifically came for their yubuchobap, which is the Korean version of inari, sweet fried tofu pockets stuffed with rice and other fillings. I ordered a set of four bites ($13), and chose bulgogi, spicy pork, mushroom, and black sesame tuna. I really liked that there wasn't an upcharge on certain toppings like at Yubu, but there is definitely a smaller selection of protein options available. I really enjoyed the mushroom, surprisingly, which packed a huge umami punch with the soy marinade. The tofu pouches are a touch sweeter at Rice Kitchen but they are quite generous with the toppings. Overall, a solid contender against Yubu if you prefer more entrée options (they also have kimbap available too) but if you want seating or more topping options, I would recommend Yubu nearby. read more

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A closer alternative to tofu skin bites for those in Soho and don't wanna go all the way to YUBU! I was happy to also find that they had a black sesame tuna protein option that you won't be able to find at YUBU. It sounded very unique and the taste was also a fun twist. I really did taste the sesame flavoring. It looks like a small bite but I had three and I was already full. They only had 1-2 tables outside which was a bit unfortunate especially If I compare this to YUBU which had a whole outdoor seating area (at least during covid) However if you walk a few blocks you can find a park with more seating. read more

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Drew C.

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I'm not sure exactly what the sauces are but they're so good!! This is my go to lunch spot for pick up/take out every time I'm working from our SoHo office location. You really can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu, but I loved being able to customize my bowl with plenty of protein. read more

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Rice bowl is unique and delicious. Options are the best and the food and ingredients are delicious the place is small but they have a sit you can sit to eat or wait for your order . They have order n pick up as well .. but I prefer to go just because the place in small but the food is read more

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Nga C.

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I was starving and was looking for a quick fix that would satisfy my hunger. Thankfully, I stumbled on this place and decided to check them out. Their menu is straight forward and easy to order from so I ended up getting their kimbap bulgogi and four assorted tofu bites. I was surprised how artistically beautiful their rolls were and it was tightly wrapped and super delicious and very tasty. Which made it easy for me to pop them in my mouth as I took it to go. They don't have seating inside as this place whatever because their food is really good so I'm not going to complain. As for their tofu bites, it was amazing. It hit such a high note and burst with umami flavor. I esp enjoyed the mushroom. Silky and delicious. I definitely recommend this place for sure. If I'm nearby, I would definitely go here again. read more

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Roger K.

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Best kimbap!!! Amazing. Fresh and tasty ingredients and not too much rice inside. Just enough. Super friendly. They have bowls, too. read more

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Ruby C.

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For the portion, $12 for 4 tofu bites loaded with hearty toppings is pretty reasonable in this economy. However, the flavors and seasonings were very Americanized. If you're looking for authentic Korean yubu, you will be very disappointed (like me). Sorted by personal preference: (1) Bulgogi (2) Mushroom (3) Spicy Pork. Bulgogi tasted average but nothing impressive. The spicy marinated pork here was exactly like Chinese canned spiced pork cubes (五香肉丁) lol... Totally not what I expected from a Korean spot. The chopped mushrooms were very bouncy and well-seasoned. It proves sometimes vegetarian options are much safer than the meat ones lol. read more

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Donna Z.

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Came here for a quick snack as I wasn't quite hungry for lunch. Came in around noon and ordered two tofu skin pouches - spicy pork and mushroom. It took less than 5 minutes to get my order and another 5 to devour. Service was quick and super nice. It's a pretty good portion and both tasted great and held me over for a few hours. read more

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Al H.

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Was looking for a late lunch. This spot fit the bill, after doing a quick search on Yelp. Quick and efficient, though was sorry to learn there are no gluten free options. I brought it home and it was very tasty. The serving was a good size and kept me going without craving dinner that evening. All good. read more

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Tony J.

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Solid Korean fusion takeout spot w some tables to eat outside at their post Covid shelter seating. Servisem e is fast friendly and streamlined. Salad or rice, protein, sauce next.... Also serve sides and some rolls too. Everything is already prepared they just have to put in bowls. I had the kimchi which comes in a small condiment like container ( for $1.50, shrink flatiron is a real thang). Also has the salad w bulgogi and kimchi. Flavorful filling . Recommend for quick lunch in SoHo area. read more

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James B.

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This past weekend I took my dog into the city and grabbed a Spicy Pork Kimbap from Rice Kitchen. It was egg, carrot, spinach, burdock root, radish, spicy pork and rice wrapped in seaweed just like a sushi. The pork wasn't that spicy but the whole thing tasted very fresh and good. It was also VERY filling. That and the outdoor seating makes it a place i will definitely go to again if in the area. read more

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Evan C.

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No seatings inside but can sit outside nearby Cute decor, friendly staff Plenty of options for toppings and fillings for the rice rolls and tofu pouches A bit pricey for what I would pay for simple stuff like this but it gets the job done Also, be aware of the quality of the salmon and avocadoes read more

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Ellen K.

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Very solid soho lunch spot! Bulgogi kimbap was delicious and filling, and still feels rather healthy

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Linda L.

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Small inside, but was able to stop and grab a quick bite to eat. They have an outdoor seating area, which is covered. Everything was delicious and packed with flavors. Definitely recommend a bit of everything! read more

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Jennifer L.

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The prettiest, flavorful and most generously-packed kimbap ive ever had (just look at the pictures). Perfect spot for a quick bite since it's mostly for takeout--note they do have a covered outdoor seating area if you wanna eat then & there. Service is friendly, food is prepared fairly quickly! read more

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Lydia C.

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Love coming here for lunch. The kimbap and tofu bites are the best and there is only outdoor seating (great on a nice spring or summer day) read more

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Kyle W.

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This is a smaller hole-in-the-wall place that we randomly stumbled upon. My order was the Rice Kitchen Bowl with K chicken kimbat, with some kind of garlic aioli sauce on top. It was loaded down with food and was prepared pretty quickly. The workers inside were also very nice. There wasn't a proper inside eating area, but they had a little outside eating area. I was thankful they had it, but my only critique might be just giving it a good clean, dusting, etc. But overall I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

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Aya E.

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Ordered: Tofu Bite Set of 4 (~$11): rice stuffed in a tofu pouch and topped with classic sauce; 4 flavors: bulgogi, Korean chicken, mushroom, and egg Kimbap - Bulgogi (~$12): rice and vegetables rolled in seaweed with egg, radish, carrot, spinach, burdock root Aya's take: I have a sick obsession with Korean food and more recently these tofu pouches! They're so simple yet so delicious! My favorites were the bulgogi and Korean chicken. What really made these stand out was the classic sauce. It was unbelievably delicious; I wish I had it as a sauce on the side too. The 4 Tofu Bites are honestly enough food and pretty filling on their own but I couldn't resist the Bulgogi. It was all the vibrant colors that got me, if I'm being honest. I love that it's not loaded with rice and the Bulgogi takes up a good 40% of each roll. Delicious flavors, well-made, and quick service. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're in the area. read more

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Annie B.

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No indoor seating, but there is an outdoor patio! Fast service! I missed kimbap! Loved the bulgogi kimbap & They didn't skimp out on the filling read more

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Cole D.

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I had a great bowl of 2 proteins. The pork was ok but the first meat, birogi??? Can't recall. That was delectable. Super filling meal. All really good fresh ingredients. Loved the rice. Loved the noodles. Yum. Would go back. read more

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Jamie L.

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I really enjoyed the yubu--they're packed with flavor and generously filled with a variety of meats! The kimbap is also quite good, with the bulgogi and mushroom being my personal favorites. read more

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Laura W.

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The food was very delicious! No indoor seating but cute little outdoor options. Everything came really well packaged so could be perfect to take away from a picnic. The tofu bite set was absolutely to die for! Mushroom was my favorite but I don't think there was one I didn't enjoy. Taste 8/10 Presentation 8/10 Packaging 9/10 read more

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Austin K.

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I'm not sure why this place gets such hype - perhaps because of the dearth of Korean food in the area? I had the bulgogi Kimbap ($12.50) and the set of 4 tofu bites ($12 - I picked all except bulgogi; I liked egg the most because it was most simple). I did like all the fillings generally, but most of them were a bit too sweet for my liking. The bigger fault though was the rice. In the kimbap, it's a very thin layer of rice to maximize the filling but it's to the point where it becomes not enough. For the tofu bites, the rice is enough but it's congealed and glued together. read more

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Jenny T.

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There was a line, but it moved quickly. The tofu bites were delicious. I tried K Chicken and Mushroom. I love the flavor of the chicken. The mushroom was cool and refreshing. I would definitely try more flavors next time! read more

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(Bulgogi & Korean Chicken Rice Bowl - 85% | B) - Rice Kitchen is a fast-casual take on Korean American food, serving rice bowls with 2 protein choices for around $15. On the surface level, the presentation is appealing and the colors are balanced to make a nutritious meal. However, the seasoning of the food needs to be refined as I found the chicken to completely overpower every single component of the rest of the dish and the pickles to be unacidic. Each component of the dish is cooked nicely, but the delicate balance is missing from the dish to make it next level. In terms of atmosphere, the interior is rather small, but it looks nice! There is rather a long wait at lunch time, so beware. read more

Rice Kitchen - Bulgogi and K Chicken Rice Bowl! Good but needs balance 4/5. IG: @amei.eats - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Andrew H.

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Went to this place at 11:30am before shopping in soho. Food was very fresh and very good. I got the kimbap and really liked it. The bulgogi meat is very good. The bowls are a lot of food (my wife got one and ate maybe half of it). There's room to stand and eat inside but we went to the park close by and got a table. read more

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Rina D.

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Was in Chinatown and wanted to grab a quick bite while making my way up for couple more blocks and found this place on yelp! There's no seating inside, but there is an open space right in front with some tables and seats. it does take a bit of time for your order to come out, but the staff is very friendly. The seasoning of the rice was perfect, but the marinade on the meats on top were a bit too sweet for my personal taste. These are SMALL, and you'll finish each one in like 3-4 bites so if you're hungry, make sure to order a decent amount! Probably one of each flavor so you can get a taste of everything (: Was a little disappointed in the yuzu mint ade b/c there wasn't much ice so the drink never got cold/felt refreshing and felt like it could have had more yuzu flavor ): But it was definitely a good pair with the tofu skin pouches! read more

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Amanda W.

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I wish I can give this place a better rating, but the wait time was just far too long for what the food is worth. Ordered the Bulgogi kimbap, which is the "sushi" roll version of bulgogi. And the chicken rice bowl. I waited 30 mins for my order, and on a day where there was not really a long line, about 6 people ahead of me. What I later found out was that the kimbap rolls take the longest. I can attest that the food was good, nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary, easily can get these dishes from Korean town. The kimbap was a very filling dish, and the rolls were huge! No sauces or anything, was rather bland. The chicken bowl had a good kick of spicy and a good amount of pickled veggies, which I loved! The most frustrating thing is I found the wait time to be excruciatingly long, inefficient assembly line. There were two guys working the food orders, someone taking the orders and another guy just watching (?). The two guys working to make the food seemed annoyed and there was no coordination between them and was so random. And I saw both of them making a kimbap, clearly they use orders to train staff. Word of advice, especially during lunch hours, perhaps sent aside kimbaps pre made on the same day so the wait time is shorter. 30 mins plus is just not worth the wait for takeout food. read more

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204 Spring St
New York, NY 10012
South Village
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(646) 609-2970
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http://www.ricekitchensoho.com

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Hours

What time does Rice Kitchen open?

Rice Kitchen opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Rice Kitchen opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Rice Kitchen close?

Rice Kitchen closes at 7:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 11:30 AM - 7:30 PMSat-Sun 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Rice Kitchen take credit cards?

Yes, Rice Kitchen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Rice Kitchen have catering options?

No, Rice Kitchen does not have catering options.

Does Rice Kitchen serve alcohol?

No, Rice Kitchen does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Rice Kitchen allow dogs?

Yes, Rice Kitchen allows dogs.

Does Rice Kitchen have TVs?

No, Rice Kitchen does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Rice Kitchen have outdoor seating?

No, Rice Kitchen does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Rice Kitchen have parking?

Yes, Rice Kitchen has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Rice Kitchen have free WiFi?

Yes, Rice Kitchen has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Rice Kitchen offers Kimbap, Tofu bites and rice bowl! Korean bbq and veggies in a roll, tofu or a bowl! Kimbap is Korean seaweed roll including rice, proteins and veggies. Tofu bite is deep fried thinly sliced tofu with rice and a main ingredient on the top. Nutritionally balanced and all flavors in a bite. Choices for main ingredient are Bulgogi(marinated beef), Spicy pork, K chicken, Egg, Mushroom.

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Her Name Is Han

If you didn't know her name before dining here, you'll definitely remember it afterwards…read more Everything on their menu is well prepared, and full of flavor. Although their menu is somewhat limited, there's more than enough to choose from. The dining area is limited in size. So you may want to get here early, or avoid peak hours. We got here 10 min. before opening, and already there's a waiting line. Staff can speak English well, and attentive to our needs.

Opening in 2015 in the heart of Koreatown in Midtown Manhattan, the Korean restaurant, Her Name is…read moreHan, was a great place for my wife and me to come for lunch during our 2nd day in NYC. They have great reviews and it is definitely warranted. The restaurant has a solid website, giving accurate information about the hours and menu. It indicated that weekday lunch time would be a good time to try their value-based lunch menu, letting us sample some of their dishes. We walked over from our hotel just before their opening time of noon, and got in line just as they opened. It was a decent size queue, but the dining space inside was large, and everyone in line was able to be seated (including us). Our main server was Jiwoong, and she was lovely throughout. A carafe of tap water was provided with two glasses, so we could refill our own water (I love this about Korean restaurants...wish other restaurants did something similar). Multiple servers interacted with us throughout, and the beautifully prepared food was delivered exactly on time, with the proper temperature. We ended up ordering 4 things. The non-ipa beer on tap was Ball Lightning Pilsner ($9 for 12 oz) and it was OK. Fried Cod Appetizer ($15) - coming out first, the five chunks of lightly deep fried cod was OK, enhanced by the tartar like sauce. There are four choices from the Lunch Premium Bapsang (a set meal with rice, Japanese equivalent is Teishoku), and we chose two of them. I had the Grilled Atka Mackerel ($19), and my wife had the Spicy Pork BBQ ($21). Both came with white rice, a light bean sprout soup (decent), kimchi (not my favorite), a simple green leaf salad, 3 banchans (loved the fish cakes), some grapes, and a light custard based dessert (which was good). I liked my mackerel, well prepared and fried. The pork was indeed spicy with good flavor. Reading about the restaurant later, learnt that the name came to the founder, meaning two things. 'Han' represents a uniquely Korean emotion of mixed grief, sadness, and hidden resentment...we know that we shouldn't feel this way, but we feel a bit better that other Koreans feel it too. It is also the last name of the founder's mother (most Koreans keep their last name after marriage), so the name is an homage (that's what I read on their facebook page) to her. The restaurant is part of the Resy network, and thus using our AMEX provided a $20 statement credit (once a month...this is my favorite sort of credit since the credit is entirely funded by AMEX, and the restaurant gets their full charged amount). Payment was handled at the table, and we were out in under an hour. As we were leaving, we noticed that there now was a queue to get in, so we came at the right time. In terms of the food, I thought the overall taste was good, but the service, extremely reasonable prices, beautiful presentation, and just the overall atmosphere bumped this up to a great rating.

Yeolmu Kimchi Cold Noodles & Dumplings - $20

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Mushroom Croquettes (3pc) (@joeynht)

Jongro BBQ

Food is definitely the choices are limited as they made sure these are the best premium quality…read more Service was fast and very attentive, they were busy but my service would make sure to ask me if i need anything or check on my stove not to burnt it Ambiance is perfect for friends family meal!! I was eating alone :( this is few of the best reviews i gave on this platform

I visited on July 31, 2026, for a team bonding lunch with my department, and we had a great…read moreexperience! The service was pleasant, and the food was very good. The lunch menu is somewhat limited, but there was still something for everyone in our group to enjoy. One thing that really stood out was the customer service. One of my coworkers' meals was delayed, and the staff was incredibly apologetic. They even provided complimentary items while we waited, which was a thoughtful gesture and much appreciated. The restaurant has a very authentic Korean BBQ atmosphere, making the dining experience feel even more enjoyable. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality of the food and service. One helpful tip: if you're making a reservation, be sure to double-check that you're going to the correct location. There's another restaurant with the exact same name directly across the street, so it can be a little confusing. Overall, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try!

View once you get off the elevator! also peep the fabric refresher spray, a thoughtful touch if you don't want to smell like bbq after

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Shrimp and marinated beef

Nubiani

4.5

(530 reviews)

1.8 mi

Probably the best KBBQ experience I've had in NYC so far…read more It's definitely not cheap, but I thought it was worth it. We got the large set for 4 and there was more than enough food for everyone. Didn't order any drinks, but the meat quality was excellent, and our server cooked everything pretty well so we could just sit back and enjoy. The service was top-notch too. They kept bringing out refills of the side dishes including steamed egg without us having to ask, which I always appreciate. We made a reservation, which I'd recommend especially on a weekend, and got seated right away with no wait. The set also came with vanilla ice cream at the end. Another nice bonus is that if you pay in cash (there's an ATM inside), you get about 10% off. If you don't mind spending a little more for really good quality and service, I'd definitely recommend this place!

This was my first time at Nubiani and it was great. I think the only point that I'm docking points…read moreoff for is the fact that we felt very rushed. We were early too, they seated us, and then they came by to ask if we wanted to place an order about 4-5 times before the party was completely there. And when we wanted to order more food, at the 45 minute mark, they had to "check if there was time left" on our reservation. I understand they're very busy and have bookings, but it was only about 45 minutes in. Anyways, the experience itself was great. They cooked all our food for us and everything was great quality. Banchans were refreshed and refilled - sometimes without being asked. We were very well taken care of. The pancake was good as well as the tartare. HIghlight was definitely the meat and banchans though. We all got ice cream at the end and birthday boy even got a candle in his with some sprinkles. Super cute and very nice of them.

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Osamil

Got the fried chicken and it's literally a whole chicken deep fried (which usually ends up dry, but…read morethis was not, it was so tender) that they chop up in front of you -- comes with a slaw, jalapeño pickled radish, a gochujang sauce and soy garlic sauce. The slaw was good. The radish had a bit too much a jalepeno taste from what I was used to. Impressive looking dish! Was pretty good! The kimchi fried rice with steak - it's like 5 slices of steak but it's so good. Fried egg too. I finished that whole thing so fast. I can't even lie, it was so good. I could see myself getting this again. Vibes are immaculate, the service was good with my glass never getting empty. They have a max sit time of an hour and 45 minutes. Kinda pricy but def has the vibes and decent upscale-type Korean food!

Vibes of the place are nice!! Food is standard Korean food, nothing extraordinary. Had a lot of…read moredrink options - Soy & garlic wings: 10/10, flavor is great, and wings were juicy - Sweet potato fries: 8/10, gigantic thick fries. Good but I prefer my fries thinner. Sauce was meh - Seafood rose tteokbokki: 8/10, super creamy, but wish there was more rice cake. Lots of seafood!! Bb.q Chicken's rose tteokbokki is better imo - Pork shank: 9/10, really tender and juicy meat that fell off the bone. Hella pricey tho (-1 point) - Kimchi fried rice w/ prime hanger steak: 6/10, just okay. Not a huge fan of the fried rice, the steak was good, medium rare - Espresso martini: 8/10, really strong lol

Inside was such a vibe! Very chill

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Cured shrimp (@joeynht)

Hojokban

Made a reservation for an early dinner here and had a great time, although I didn't realize there…read moreis a 90 min time limit so we were a bit rushed towards the end of our meal. It's quite spacious inside (goes far back) and has a nice ambiance. The bathrooms also smell good. For four of us, we ordered: - Pear Enough mocktails (2/5) not a fan, weird after taste - Truffle Potato Pancake (4/5) not bad but not that flavorful - Octopus Tteokbokki (5/5) loved this - Hojok Galbi (4/5) also good but pretty expensive - Galbi Rice Bowl (4/5) not bad - Tiger Budae Jigae (4/5) not bad - Hotteok Ice Cream (5/5) so good

The interior was nicely furnished and modern and the service was great…read more I do think that the food was good but not great. The food here falls for the very common trap of being "Instagrammable" food. If the food tasted as good as it looks, this would be a 5star review. Alas, it did not live up to its visual expectations.

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Five Senses

i really wanted kalguksoo this one day so i went here for lunch! and it was so good for the cold…read more broth was so warm and i love noodles so this dish was such a big hit for me! banchans were also really good!

Five senses has been around forever and is still a solid staple in k-town! Stopped by on a Friday…read moreevening around 8 and there was no line for two so we were seated quickly. They have a variety of the standard fare Korean options at reasonable prices. We tried the ddukbokki and bulgolgi dupbap which were both good. The portion sizes were on the bigger size and the ddukbokki were giant. I do wish the ddukbokki was a little less watery but overall tasted fine. The bulgolgi was pretty standard for what I'd expect. Overall a solid option in the area if you don't want to wait for a long queue outside of the other popular spots.

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BCD Tofu House

Food: I got the kimchi pancake and galbi. Pancake was really good and crispy! The Galbi was a nice…read moresweetness and marinated very well and cooked well. Service: I called 2 mins before i walked in and they said there was no way and when i got there it was a 25 min wait. That was interesting, other than that I had to ask for sides twice before getting extra, everything else was good. Noone really came to check in besides clearing plates. Ambiance: Nice and cool, but quite crowded. Good for a casual dinner or lunch

One of my guilty pleasures / comfort places to visit is BCD Tofu House. I have been coming here…read moresince I was a student and it doesn't disappoint. The food tastes good, the lunch prices are reasonable and honestly they have better ban chan than a lot of other places. (And where else are you going to get a full fish as a complimentary ban chan?) When you go you just have to get one of the soon tofu. It is their iconic dishes We ordered: LA Galbi Seafood soon tofu Tripe soon tofu Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the soon tofu.

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Jeong Yuk Jeom

4.3

(70 reviews)

1.8 mi

Tomorrow will be our last day in New York. We had plans to head up to the Empire State Building…read moreObservatory in the evening, so we stopped here for a quick simple dinner with just one hour to spare. We ordered marbled beef steak and naengmyeon, hoping for a speedy meal. Surprisingly, the beef, cold noodles and banchan all blew us away. The marbled beef was outstanding, and our server grilled it perfectly -- it melted in our mouth. Their mushroom sauce was absolutely fantastic. The broth for the buckwheat cold naengmyeon was authentic beef stock, rich and savory without overpowering the natural flavor of the ingredients. The banchan were also incredibly well-made; we finished nearly every side dish on the table. Service was quick and efficient too. It's such a shame we only discovered this restaurant on our final day, we wish we'd come here earlier. I'd highly recommend this spot. Overall rating: 4.5 to 5 out of 5 stars.

I highly enjoyed the food at Jeong Yuk Jeom. I ordered the chicken katsu, and I would highly…read morerecommend it as someone who frequents katsu restaurants. It's extremely crispy and very high quality. A large issue I had at this establishment was the service. The server felt unfriendly, and whenever we tried to flag him down, he wouldn't even look at us. It took around 20 minutes after our meal to get our check which was ridiculous. It was a shame because this was easily one of my favorite meals in NYC, but I don't know if I would return solely due to the service.

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Moono

4.3

(303 reviews)

1.8 mi

Tried this spot for Restaurant Week and had a great experience. The $60 three course menu is a…read morereally good value. You get to choose three appetizers, two mains, and one dessert, so it's a great way to try a variety of dishes, especially if you're sharing. The service was friendly and attentive, even though the restaurant was pretty busy. We did have to wait about 20 minutes past our reservation before being seated, but everything went smoothly after that. The restaurant is beautiful inside- liked the interior design choices a lot! My favorite dishes were the asparagus japchae, lotus root gangjeong, and the Korean melon dessert. Overall really enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back to try the regular menu.

Solid Korean spot with a calm, dim interior. We made res for restaurant week as a group of 6, which…read moreallowed us to try a little of everything on their menu. What I got: - Asparagus Japchae: Very good - instead of traditional Japchae noodles, it's sliced asparagus and mushroom. The marinate was delish! - Shrimp Pancake: It was more like an omelette. Not so much of the actual pancake batter. - Spicy Fried Chicken: Nicely fried, standard. The spicy sauce is on the side, which allows us to adjust our bite. - Bossam: I enjoyed this! More Bossam pieces than lettuce, but overall taste of the meat was good. It didn't have the "bland pork" taste. - Pyongyang Cold Noodle: This was my first time having this dish. Seemed pretty traditional. The broth was on the lighter end for me. - Korean Melon: LOVEDD this dessert! A refreshing way to end the meal. The menu denotes cheese, but it wasn't even noticeable. It has a few toasted pine nuts mixed in, which were SOO good. Overall, a very filling meal and worth the $60 restaurant week value! Nothing absolutely blew me away, BUT the flavors were solid and the staff were great. Would come back for another deal!

Main dining room on ground floor

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Adel's Famous Halal Food

Awesome Flavors from this Halal Cart with the best rendition of a combo meal of chicken over rice…read moreplus lamb/beef combo over rice I've ever had. For about $16 or so you get a ton of meat perfectly seasoned, tender and moist served over a bed of yellow rice plus a couple of narrow slices of pita bread and just the right amount of white sauce by default. Absolutely delicious! Straightforward to the point service. Street Vendor Casual egalitarian Street Food kinda vibe. PRO TIP: (as others have said): Long lines here yes, but you can skip most of it if you just order ahead for pickup from GrubHub, as they have TWO carts here - a new cart dedicated for these online orders, and their original cart for walk-up orders with the longer line.

Come line up right when they pull up the cart, or else you'll be stuck waiting! We showed up ten…read moreminutes after opening and waited for about 40 minutes to get to the front, but food is served immediately! Pro tip: order from GrunHub to skip the lines, but be ready to forfeit a couple extra bucks. I ordered the combo plate, and they were super generous with the portions! It came with white sauce on top, but green and hot sauce were in cups that you can grab. The meats were super flavorful, and the meal was super delicious! Highly recommend for the flavor and value!

Combo (chicken and lamb) over rice and fries was well seasoned. Would recommend dranks while waiting with friends in line hehe!

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Chicken over Rice Platter and Lamb Over Rice

L’industrie Pizzeria

Yes, there's a line and a pretty decent wait to order. But at the end of the day, this is…read morelegitimately one of the very best slices in the city, ergo the world. If you like pizza, this is a must. And while we're at it, I'll add that the New Yorker is probably the best of the outstanding bunch.

L'industrie is very hyped, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But honestly, I think the hype is…read morerightfully so! Probably some of the best pizza we've had in general. We went on a Friday evening right at dinner time, so it was a decent line. We saw an online cam of the line so we knew what we were getting ourselves into at least. The line honestly went by fairly quickly considering how long it was. We maybe waited 20 mins in line, and another 10 inside for our pizza. It gets pretty crowded inside because of the wait, but we opted to get our pizza to go. It's not a super big location but there are tables to eat your pizza at! We opted to get slices of the Burrata, L'industrie, New Yorker and Pork Pepperoni. They were all great! We liked the fact that they're not your typical NY pizza flavors since they add ricotta / burrata, and it's not oily at all! We cant wait to come back again.

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Open kitchen interior

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Mama's Too

I came here on a Sunday with two friends…read more We each got a different slice to share. I love a fun flavor and got the pear pizza with hot honey. It was hands down our favorite. It was very well balanced Would definitely love to go back and try more slices

The upside: pizza slice I had was fantastic…read more The downside: everything else. Upon walking in, there was zero A/C. Being dead-ass hot in August, this is something you weren't expecting, even in a pizza joint. After reading some recent reviews, I'm glad it wasn't just me. I felt for those employees in there since customers were also suffering, but at least we can leave. However, the employee at the register regardless of the heat was a total dunce for lack of better words. She just stood there with this blank look on her face as I waited for her to take my order. I was standing right in front so it should have been obvious I wasn't waiting for my food, I was waiting to place the order for food. Eventually the batteries kick in, she snaps out of it and asked if I was being helped. Finally! She asks if I wanted it to go, and I gave her what I thought was a clear YES. I also requested a receipt but that was clearly too much for her to handle. Another girl called out the name I gave them, and my slice is on a plate. I told her that I had said I wanted it to go so she bagged it up (no box I guess?) for me. At least this one apologized while the original girl just stood there. Between the horrendous heat and service, I just wanted out of there. We were taking tons of napkins to wipe our faces it was that bad. There was a standing counter, and some seating in the window area but I don't know how anyone could sit in there the day I visited. I actually took this slice to the gym a few blocks over and ate it in the lobby since I knew they had A/C and the slice would cool off enough by then. This poached pear was delicious. I can never get enough pears, and this was loaded with them. The hot honey will obviously make everything sticky but in this case, it was worth it. Crust was perfect as well. I imagine it would taste just as good heated fresh from the oven, but I'm here to say it was great on the much cooler side too. I wonder if their other location is better; even though it's far, I'd certainly be willing to give them a try since I know the food will be A+++ (and hoping the service there will be too).

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Golden Diner

Three words: Honey Butter Pancakes. They went viral for a…read morereason, and the hype is real. These thick, golden, sweet butter-soaked beauties have just the right zest of lemon to keep them interesting. Side of berry compote optional, but it really does make something already so special into something spectacular. Other important items include the Chinatown Egg & Cheese Sando, which has a sesame scallion milk bun and the Korean Fried Chicken Wings, and yes, we ate those at 9 AM. Heaping plates of heavenly stuff! Fantastic breakfast, amazing brunch, perfect lunch. Come anytime, just make sure you get the pancakes.

I fear the pancakes are worth the hype…read more I was able to get last min reservation and of course I was getting the pancakes. And they indeed live up to the hype. I would go again for a stack... Also tried the egg and cheese sandwich and the wings why were alright, as well as the mixed drinks. The star was definitely the honey butter pancakes though!!! The place is small and the servers try to get you in and out as fast as possible bc of the amount of people they have going in but they were still kind and attentive.

Korean Fried Chicken Wings

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Honey Butter Pancakes

Szechuan Mountain House

The food here is amazing,flavorful and tasty,the service here is amazing everyone is attentive…read morehere,our server was very nice as well. as for ambiance it was so nice,the place is so pretty,i definitely recommend!! make reservations since it does get packed here! minimum 2 people to make a reservation!!

yummy food, just make sure you have an appetite for spicy foods or this place is not for you!…read moremy family and i were seated at a small table given we walked in without a reservation. they were kind enough to offer us a larger table after we had settled in, but declined. they were quick w service and always made sure to refill our waters. best dishes were the green beans and kung pao. I would skip the tripe.

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Mapo Ma-Po Tofu 麻婆豆腐

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Mala prawn

Very Fresh Noodles

Delicious noodles spot in the heart of Chelsea market. They have bar seating, and really fun, red…read morelighting ambiance. The very spicy dan dan pork noodles were indeed very spicy! Even for asian standards. But still very delicious, recommend pairing it with one of their boba teas for a balanced experience. The service is good, I got my food in 10 mins even though there were a lot of people. The price was moderate, $28 for a drink and a main (including tax and tip) I would recommend trying this place!

Very fresh noodle- Chelsea market NYC gets five stars…read more Ordered the mei Lai wa Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The noodles were delicious and the perfect texture. The meat was tender. The soup was delicious with a mild spice that was somewhat leaning towards a schesuan style spice. Hearty broth. Delicious. Very spicy pork dan dan mien also so delicious the best flavoring and sauce topped with scallions. Ordered the tofu drink which was okay. With tapioca and tofu chunks with somewhat of a horchata/soy milk base It was takeout style with seating options in front of there food stand where you could watch them pull the noodles in front of you.