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Every dish from Samwoojung was so good. I tried raw marinated crab for the first time and could not recommend it more. They bring out gloves, so you don't have to worry about getting too messy. It was the best mixed with rice. Their kimchi cold noodles were the best noodles I've ever had. The soup is nice and vinegar-y. Super refreshing. I'd go back just to have this again. Lastly, the bulgolgi was nice and warm. They cook it in front of you and crack an egg in at the end. The side dishes were pretty average. Nothing special.
Came here on a thursday evening at 6:30 PM with a reservation for 5 and were seated quickly. Note that if you want to make a reservation for more than 4 people, you will have to call in advance. The interior was nice, but quite loud. 3 of us shared the medium sized bulgogi, but it could easily be split between 4 people. It came with 5 banchan dishes, fried fish, and 2 bowls of rice. It took a bit of time to cook. I really enjoyed the flavors of the bulgogi, as well as how it came with rice cakes, noodles, mushrooms, eggs, and spinach. It was also great value, coming out to be about $25 per person after tip and tax.
The food here was soooo good. We got this bulgogi dish and it was enough for two people. It came with side dishes, and the best one was the tofu. It was so good that I had two of them lol. It was delicious and not spicy for those who can't tolerate spice!! The service was great. They seated us immediately and took our order. It came out fast. The ambiance is a smaller establishment, and located right by Herald Square / Ktown. It's worth stopping by here if you're in the area and want to do family style.
Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 This spot is known for its Bulgogi (4.25/5), and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It's one of my favorites in the city because it's not overly sweet like most places, making it much more enjoyable. Squid Kimchi Pancake (4.5/5): This was my personal favorite. The kimchi was incredibly flavorful and the pancake was perfectly thin. The con was that it was a bit small and there could have more of a "crisp" Limited time Spicy Pork Rib (4/5): Very meaty. Most pieces were tender, though a few were on the drier side. Tripe Soup (4/5): A bit bland for the broth but very hearty and comforting. Abalone over Rice (2/5): This was the only major miss. While the abalone itself was good, the rice had a very "fishy" taste that was overwhelming. Icy Persimmon (4/5): A refreshing treat! I really enjoyed the frozen texture of the persimmon. It's a solid, light dessert, though it didn't feel particularly unique Multi-grain Ice Cream (4.5/5): This was a highlight! The toasted, nutty flavor of the multi-grain was delicious, and I loved the chewy mochi pairing. It added the perfect texture to every bite. A dependable spot for classic Korean comfort food. I'd definitely come back for the bulgogi, pancake and desserts
This was a very solid team lunch location. We ordered the suyuk and grilled bulgogi and both of them were very solid! The banchans were also very good - I want to highlight the kimchi it was very cold, fresh, and very spicy which is what I love. One of my favorite dishes there was actually the grilled fish banchan and the fried rice. I recommend this as a corporate lunch or a casual vibes
Delicious food and great portion sizes! Went here with a large group and we were able to share a lot of food. Flavors were great and they even kept refilling out bonchon which was nice
I came here for dinner with a group of friends and we loved it! The interior of the restaurant is cozy, and I would recommend a reservation if you are going on a weekend. Service here is really quick, attentive, and polite. My friends and I ordered their raw marinated crab and shrimp, their seafood pancake, their bulgogi hotpot, and their bossam. Everything was delicious. The raw foods were high-quality, well-marinated, and was paired with roe rice. The seafood pancake was crispy and generous with their seafood portions. Their bulgogi hotpot was comforting, and perfect for the cold weather. And, their bossam was clean, light, and amazing in a wrap. Great spot for some cozy vibes and warm Korean food!
Had a wonderful lunch at Sam Woo Jung with my husband on a Monday afternoon. There was no wait and the servers were very attentive and refilled our banchan multiple times. The kimchi was delicious, as was the entire meal. The lunch set was definitely worth it! My husband had the bulgolgi with the mushroom rice and I had the spicy pork with bibimbap. Will be returning in the future.
I came here with a friend for lunch and was excited to try the famous beef bulgogi. Unlike other bulgogis, this one is finished table side and offered in 3 sizes. We got the 400g along with an order of mushroom rice and felt like it was the right amount of food. The side dishes were a little disappointing as they did not have deep flavors - the kimchis were pretty young tasting, decent flavor but not melded with the cabbage. The grilled fish was a nice size but very bland. The mushroom rice was interesting. 5 different mushrooms cooked with umami rice. This was also a little on the bland side (even with the the accompanying sauce) but it did go well with the bulgogi. The bulgogi was definitely the highlights. Rice, sweet, warm and full of flavor. The broth goes well with rice and there are a ton of different textures with the mix of ingredients (glass noodles, rice cakes, enoki mushrooms and veg. Next time I would only get the bulgogi, but it was good enough to be worth a trip back alone!
Had a reservation and was seated promptly. It is a bit cramped inside depending on where you're seated. Unfortunately, we were in an awkward corner but that did not drastically impact our experience. The servers were attentative and food came out quickly. We did the seafood kimchi, bulgogi and cold udon. Everything was delicious. The bulgogi was not the best I've ever had but it was tasty and the presentation was fun. The seafood kimchi was outr favorite. It was flavor packed, crispy, and had a generous amount of seafood. The cold noodles were also yummy. I would come back for the kimchi pancake and try some other dishes.
I was surprised to find out this popular place had two floors and very spacious dining rooms! But! no waiting area....(They literally have a booth seat enough to sit only two people!) It was a bit awkward standing by table where other people eat in order for us to wait for our table. We had a reservation but we had to wait for quite while beyond our reservation time. We felt a bit like being completely ignored sometimes while we waited too.(Other people were given menus but we didn't. Others were told their table was getting set up but we weren't.) So don't make any plans after this place! Anyhow, the highlight of this place was surprisingly seafood pancakes! (May be because I wasn't expecting?!?!) There were chunks of seafood in it & delicious! We ordered one of the most popular bulgogi pot and it was ok but I would like to go back to try other seafood dishes!
Found my fave bulgogi spot! The best bulgogi I've had. Got the medium size 650 grams Seoul bulgogi, and it is flavorful but not overly sweet- love the soup /sauce base. This place also has some of the best kimchi! Spicy octopus and this is quite spicy but very yums. Pleasant discovery, highly recommend!
Great spot for Korean bulgogi near Penn station! Made reservations for Saturday lunch and it was decently packed. Service was fast and ambiance was very casual-- good to come with friends and family. - Kimchi mandoo: 9/10 (solid mandoo with good sagol gomtang soup) - Seoul bulgogi 650g: 10/10 (good portion size-- more than enough for two! Loved the sweet and savory bulgogi with the noodles) Overall, this is a solid place to visit if you're craving bulgogi!
3 months ago
tripe soup was pretty good!! very nice after a night out loll and filling!! it came out pipping hot but after waiting a little, it was good and had a nice spice!! the ban chan was great, loved the fish, as well as the seaweed!! the kimchi was spicy but i liked it haha great service too!! they forgot my friends order loll but comped us for that and gave us a dessert!! the green tea with red bean shaved ice was yummy and the sesame sauce was good yummy rating: 8/10 read more
Always love the good food here Food - amazing seafood pancake, good chicken soup, decent cold noodle and mandu. The quality of bulgogi could be better slight dried out grilled bulgogi. The big pot bulgogi would need more veggies glass noodles and toppings etc. would appreciate if more generous with the toppings Service great staff Ambiance casual clean good vibes read more
Every dish from Samwoojung was so good. I tried raw marinated crab for the first time and could not recommend it more. They bring out gloves, so you don't have to worry about getting too messy. It was the best mixed with rice. Their kimchi cold noodles were the best noodles I've ever had. The soup is nice and vinegar-y. Super refreshing. I'd go back just to have this again. Lastly, the bulgolgi was nice and warm. They cook it in front of you and crack an egg in at the end. The side dishes were pretty average. Nothing special. read more
Came here on a thursday evening at 6:30 PM with a reservation for 5 and were seated quickly. Note that if you want to make a reservation for more than 4 people, you will have to call in advance. The interior was nice, but quite loud. 3 of us shared the medium sized bulgogi, but it could easily be split between 4 people. It came with 5 banchan dishes, fried fish, and 2 bowls of rice. It took a bit of time to cook. I really enjoyed the flavors of the bulgogi, as well as how it came with rice cakes, noodles, mushrooms, eggs, and spinach. It was also great value, coming out to be about $25 per person after tip and tax. read more
The food here was soooo good. We got this bulgogi dish and it was enough for two people. It came with side dishes, and the best one was the tofu. It was so good that I had two of them lol. It was delicious and not spicy for those who can't tolerate spice!! The service was great. They seated us immediately and took our order. It came out fast. The ambiance is a smaller establishment, and located right by Herald Square / Ktown. It's worth stopping by here if you're in the area and want to do family style. read more
6 months ago
Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 This spot is known for its Bulgogi (4.25/5), and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It's one of my favorites in the city because it's not overly sweet like most places, making it much more enjoyable. Squid Kimchi Pancake (4.5/5): This was my personal favorite. The kimchi was incredibly flavorful and the pancake was perfectly thin. The con was that it was a bit small and there could have more of a "crisp" Limited time Spicy Pork Rib (4/5): Very meaty. Most pieces were tender, though a few were on the drier side. Tripe Soup (4/5): A bit bland for the broth but very hearty and comforting. Abalone over Rice (2/5): This was the only major miss. While the abalone itself was good, the rice had a very "fishy" taste that was overwhelming. Icy Persimmon (4/5): A refreshing treat! I really enjoyed the frozen texture of the persimmon. It's a solid, light dessert, though it didn't feel particularly unique Multi-grain Ice Cream (4.5/5): This was a highlight! The toasted, nutty flavor of the multi-grain was delicious, and I loved the chewy mochi pairing. It added the perfect texture to every bite. A dependable spot for classic Korean comfort food. I'd definitely come back for the bulgogi, pancake and desserts read more
4 months ago
This was a very solid team lunch location. We ordered the suyuk and grilled bulgogi and both of them were very solid! The banchans were also very good - I want to highlight the kimchi it was very cold, fresh, and very spicy which is what I love. One of my favorite dishes there was actually the grilled fish banchan and the fried rice. I recommend this as a corporate lunch or a casual vibes read more
9 months ago
Delicious food and great portion sizes! Went here with a large group and we were able to share a lot of food. Flavors were great and they even kept refilling out bonchon which was nice read more
I came here for dinner with a group of friends and we loved it! The interior of the restaurant is cozy, and I would recommend a reservation if you are going on a weekend. Service here is really quick, attentive, and polite. My friends and I ordered their raw marinated crab and shrimp, their seafood pancake, their bulgogi hotpot, and their bossam. Everything was delicious. The raw foods were high-quality, well-marinated, and was paired with roe rice. The seafood pancake was crispy and generous with their seafood portions. Their bulgogi hotpot was comforting, and perfect for the cold weather. And, their bossam was clean, light, and amazing in a wrap. Great spot for some cozy vibes and warm Korean food! read more
Had a wonderful lunch at Sam Woo Jung with my husband on a Monday afternoon. There was no wait and the servers were very attentive and refilled our banchan multiple times. The kimchi was delicious, as was the entire meal. The lunch set was definitely worth it! My husband had the bulgolgi with the mushroom rice and I had the spicy pork with bibimbap. Will be returning in the future. read more
I came here with a friend for lunch and was excited to try the famous beef bulgogi. Unlike other bulgogis, this one is finished table side and offered in 3 sizes. We got the 400g along with an order of mushroom rice and felt like it was the right amount of food. The side dishes were a little disappointing as they did not have deep flavors - the kimchis were pretty young tasting, decent flavor but not melded with the cabbage. The grilled fish was a nice size but very bland. The mushroom rice was interesting. 5 different mushrooms cooked with umami rice. This was also a little on the bland side (even with the the accompanying sauce) but it did go well with the bulgogi. The bulgogi was definitely the highlights. Rice, sweet, warm and full of flavor. The broth goes well with rice and there are a ton of different textures with the mix of ingredients (glass noodles, rice cakes, enoki mushrooms and veg. Next time I would only get the bulgogi, but it was good enough to be worth a trip back alone! read more
Had a reservation and was seated promptly. It is a bit cramped inside depending on where you're seated. Unfortunately, we were in an awkward corner but that did not drastically impact our experience. The servers were attentative and food came out quickly. We did the seafood kimchi, bulgogi and cold udon. Everything was delicious. The bulgogi was not the best I've ever had but it was tasty and the presentation was fun. The seafood kimchi was outr favorite. It was flavor packed, crispy, and had a generous amount of seafood. The cold noodles were also yummy. I would come back for the kimchi pancake and try some other dishes. read more
I was surprised to find out this popular place had two floors and very spacious dining rooms! But! no waiting area....(They literally have a booth seat enough to sit only two people!) It was a bit awkward standing by table where other people eat in order for us to wait for our table. We had a reservation but we had to wait for quite while beyond our reservation time. We felt a bit like being completely ignored sometimes while we waited too.(Other people were given menus but we didn't. Others were told their table was getting set up but we weren't.) So don't make any plans after this place! Anyhow, the highlight of this place was surprisingly seafood pancakes! (May be because I wasn't expecting?!?!) There were chunks of seafood in it & delicious! We ordered one of the most popular bulgogi pot and it was ok but I would like to go back to try other seafood dishes! read more
Found my fave bulgogi spot! The best bulgogi I've had. Got the medium size 650 grams Seoul bulgogi, and it is flavorful but not overly sweet- love the soup /sauce base. This place also has some of the best kimchi! Spicy octopus and this is quite spicy but very yums. Pleasant discovery, highly recommend! read more
Great spot for Korean bulgogi near Penn station! Made reservations for Saturday lunch and it was decently packed. Service was fast and ambiance was very casual-- good to come with friends and family. - Kimchi mandoo: 9/10 (solid mandoo with good sagol gomtang soup) - Seoul bulgogi 650g: 10/10 (good portion size-- more than enough for two! Loved the sweet and savory bulgogi with the noodles) Overall, this is a solid place to visit if you're craving bulgogi! read more
Hidden gem that's easy to miss if you dont pay attention. The food is surprisingly solid, and the banchan is a bit different from the usual. Portions are generous, great for sharing with a group. Tables are on the smaller side, but service is quick. read more
The bulgogi here was outstanding and the sides made it even better. Ambience (4/5): Cozy and welcoming with a traditional vibe. Food (5/5): Bulgogi was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the sides were excellent especially the kimchi. Value (5/5): Generous portions and fair pricing for the quality. Service (5/5): Friendly, attentive, and quick to keep everything flowing. read more
9 months ago
My friends and I were looking for something to eat in Koreatown, and both my friends said they liked Samwoojung. I loved it and now have it bookmarked as a fave - the absolute highlight of the meal was their dessert. The strawberry corn custard was delicious and light and like a much better banana pudding (in vibe of dessert, not flavor). Their banchan was good and their haemul pajeon was also excellent. I liked the raw shrimp app but don't need to get it, but did enjoy it / find it worth trying. read more
1 year ago
Sam Woo Jung is always super packed, but service is top notch. Water pitchers were always refilled and they brought us more banchan whenever we finished a few. It's such a cute spot too even though a bit cramped. Of course, we had to order the bulgolgi (medium was suggested for 3-4 people), and from there, we got the pajeon, octopus, and the cold perilla noodles, as well as the cold kimchi noodles. The bulgolgi was melt-in-your-mouth flavorful. Soo good and a must get! The octopus was tasty and spicy and came with sliced sweet potato, which was unexpected, but somehow worked. Needed more octopus pieces though. Pajeon was perfect - nice and crispy on the outside, chewy inside. Large chunks of octopus in this. Both the cold noodles were much needed on a scorching hot day, though they could've been served colder. Excellent flavors, we were satisfied, and the consensus was the kimchi noods over the perilla noods because it packed more of a punch. read more
5 months ago
best bulgogi i've had but not by a lot. just the right amount of sweetness. the banchan was mid to below average. haemul pajeon delicious as always and i liked the cold barley tea a lot. overall solid korean food. was really easy to make a reservation and the service was pretty good as well. read more
I need to start with the banchan - likely my favorite kimchi in the city, I think it's geotjeori so it's less fermented and so fresh and flavorful! From then on, the meal continues to be fantastic - love the seafood pancake, marinated crab, cold kimchi noodles and marinated shrimp. Truly one of my go-to takeout places as well! read more
Food is overall fresh and delicious! The seafood pancake and raw marinated crab are our favorites. The bulgogi signature hotpot tastes a bit flat and we probably wouldn't get it again and would rather try some other interesting hotpot dishes. The bossam isn't worth getting, you can get better portion and taste anywhere else. The cocktails are super delicious though and really love the cozy vibe and quick service! read more
Made a reservation for 4 a week beforehand. It was packed on a random Monday night so we were glad to have our reservation. This is definitely the place to be especially with how cold it's been in NYC! We ordered their seafood pancake, Bossam, bulgogi, and cold kimchi noodles to split between 4. Everything was absolutely delicious. The bulgogi was flavorful and melted in our mouths as did the Bossam. The seafood pancake was crispy and had a good amount of seafood in it. The cold noodles were the perfect refreshing addition to our meal. This is a great place to grab a meal with friends and family over good food and drinks. I'll be back! Check out my foodsta @chiuventure for a closer look and more details of my dining experience here as well as other establishments in NYC and around the world! read more
Amazing food in a tight, cozy interior. I would come here again and again and again. Loved every single thing we got here! Servers are extremely friendly as well :) FOOD: Pajeon (9/10): Really crispy and packed with octopus! One of the best pajeon that I have had Octopus (8/10): Stir-fried octopus in a spicy sauce. Was good, and was even better when I stir fried it into white rice the next day :) Bulgogi (9/10): Really enjoyed this as well and was surprised, since I haven't seen bulgogi cooked this way. Highly recommend ordering this one! read more
Loved the bulgogi so much. Really good flavor and I liked all the veggies and the eggs as well. Meat was cooked well. The icey persimmons was one of the best and most unique desserts I've had at a Korean restaurant. Service was good as well. Would highly recommend. read more
I came here with two good friends. The food is as so delicious and we loved every dish that we ordered. They have very unique desserts, and we loved the frozen persimmon! The restaurant is very small but there is a warm ambience. Staff are very friendly. It's a great restaurant near Penn Station and I will be back again. read more
Was nice to try it out these dishes that I feel like isn't offered at all Korean restaurants near ktown. Wanted to like the abalone rice but just felt like there was no flavor. Bulgogi i've had plenty of times like that but this time it was tooo sweet if no rice involved. Ambiance was packed and lively as well. read more
1 year ago
We came to Sam woo Jung for a table of 6, note that if you need a large table of 6 or over you have to contact the restaurant! They did not take this through resy. However we did not have an issue with reservations! The restaurant has two floors. Main floor and an upstairs area. We had a table upstairs and was very nice, it was out of the bustle of the main floor and felt more private. The menu is authentic Korean however there were not so many options. They do a few amazing dishes and they stick to them! Which I like to see but when coming with a large group I should've known there would not be so many options. Either way we were able to try most of the dishes. We ordered the: raw crabs, spicy octopus, seafood pancake, the famous Bulgogi which comes in a piping hot soup which still needed to be cooked, mul galbi also raw that was cooked table top, and the cold kimchi noodles. Overall basically all of our dishes had a good amount of spiciness and the beef was very fresh. The dishes were good, but would I come back, likely not. Definitely not worth the hype. I would opt for a Korean bbq spot! read more
7 months ago
Didn't have a reservation but we were able to get a table before 6:00 pm on a Sunday night. (They are part of the Hand Hospitality restaurant group and we loved Her Name is Han. ) We ordered the bulgogi and the pajeon. We really didn't need the pajeon but both were excellent. The server cooks the bulgogi with with fish cakes, noodles and broth at the table. You can add a side of rice to absorbs the wonderful broth/sauce. Loved the fish and banchan (sides) that came with it. We noticed the table next to us the server actually portioned out the servings to the diner. The pajeon (seafood pancake) was cooked to perfection. Lots of seafood and a crispy and tasty exterior. Had leftovers from both as there were only two of us. We also had the icy persimmon for dessert. If you love fuyu persimmons, this is a light dessert for you! read more
Came with a big group of 13 for lunch on a Sunday and we were able to get seated right away. The bulgogi was very yummy, but the portion size is just way too small ): We got a large but it felt like a medium. Wish it had more of the noodles and rice cakes..as well as everything else. Service is good, as they are pretty attentive and aware of our table with our needs and very good at explaining everything & keeping in mind our dietary restrictions and allergies when a dish came out. The pajeon was REALLY good and crispy, with lots of seafood! read more
We came here on a weekday night and were seated rather quickly. We ordered the bulgogi hotpot, which came with the standard side dishes, fried flounder fish, lettuce, and ssamjang. The bulgogi was excellent. It was a tad sweeter compared to others I've had, but delicious regardless. The only thing that can be improved on is that the tables are kind of small. We were also seated in the middle along the aisle where a lot of other people passed by. Other than that though, the food is definitely worth it. Would love to come back to try out some of their other dishes as well. read more
2 years ago
Order: - Bulgogi hotpot (5/5) - Kimchi dumpling (5/5) Pros: - Great tasting food - Deceivingly filling food - Assortment of side dishes/banchan provided - Nice service and food came out quickly Cons: - Tight seating arrangements with small tables due to table stop stove for hot pot - Expensive but expected for area Overall: I enjoyed my meal and left super fool despite thinking it wouldn't be enough food read more
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