Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 8 Overall: 8 For most people, Korean food means BBQ meats over a grill, along with all the small side dishes that come with the meal. However, for most Koreans, a more common meal is often soup based. For those in the know, they are a nation of broth. When I have a craving for Korean soups, this is one of my favorite spots, especially for their beef based soups (menu items #1-6). They are all good, but my usual order is #3, Doseolleongtang (ox bone soup with sliced beef shank & tendon). The shank meat is quite tender, while the tendon has the perfect texture. My second choice is #5 Ggogaltang (oxtail & short rib soup). Other non-beef soups I enjoy here include the #7 Soondaeguk (blood sausage soup) and #8 Daeji Gupbak (pork soup). I do also believe they have a very flavorful #16 Bajiraktang due to an abundance of clams. However, there was some sand the last time we had it. Other than soups, they also make good versions of #30 Jokbal (braised pork shank) and #31 Bossam (boiled pork belly w/ cabbage & radish kimchi). Definitely order one of those items for a group gathering. Maybe also add #33 Dogani Muchim (spicy ox knee tendon salad) or #34 Golbaengi Muchim (spicy sea snail salad) or #39 LA Galbi (marinated beef short rib). Lastly, I have tried their #37 Ojingeo Bokkeum (spicy stir fried squid) as well. Though solid, this is not the place I would get this dish. #22 Goon Mandoo (fried dumpling) is decent and their Kimchi Jeon (kimchi pancake) was crispy but a tad bland. As for service, the owner Tesh and his staff are very friendly. They also are attentive without ever being overbearing. I really appreciate their hospitality and pray they are around for a very long time.

Sometimes the best restaurants are the ones you just stumble upon -- and this soup spot was exactly…read morethat. I was craving something different from my usual Korean BBQ and stumbled across this cozy little place serving amazing soup dishes. The Food: 5/5 I ordered their ginseng chicken stone pot soup and it was everything I needed for a cold winter day -- flavorful, rich, and comforting. They started us off with some tasty little pickled radish and sides, which made the wait feel even shorter. Speaking of which, the food came out in about 15- 20 minutes, piping hot and beautifully served in a huge bowl. The Experience: 5/5 The portions were generous -- like, truly bowl-of-happiness level generous -- and the staff was friendly and quick. Prices ranged around $18-$25, which felt totally fair considering the quality and portion size. You could easily come here with family or friends, order a few soups and some pancakes to share, and leave completely satisfied. All in all, this place feels like a comforting hidden gem near Flushing but at the Murray Hill LIRR. Nothing fancy or pretentious -- just really good food, warm service, and cozy vibes. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit.

One of the best surprises during my recent trip back to NYC was to find to find Hanyang Boonshik…read morenot only open, but open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I was under the wrong impression that they, along with many other late night spots, had either shortened their hours or simply closed during the pandemic. Being wrong has never felt so great. This place is one of those IYKYK (#1) establishments in that there is no proper storefront, but is located inside of the Hangyang Supermarket (#2) along Northern Blvd. The in-store entrance has the words "HY Food court Snack Corner" which is confusing for first timers but adds a well deserved hidden gem status that it's proud to flaunt. The interior looks somewhat updated, with less dingy tables to group seating and more decor on top of it. The kitchen is constantly active, with dishes constantly being churned out and what I imagine is an endless list of delivery order requests. There is nothing that stands out about food for me, but it's good enough in a pinch. Their kimchi steamed mandoo dumpling was very excent while the other regular panfried mandoo was a tinge mediocre. Their soondubu, japchae, kimbap, and tteokbokki were very mild and average in comparison to what's out there. This is also the location for 92 Chicken, a KFC joint that prepares the food in the very same kitchen. Service isn't the warmest, but they do speak Korean and Mandarin with a limited amount of English. Parking is in a dedicated lot and there is a 3% fee for all credit card purchases. Just as the NYC rule always applies: When in doubt, bring cash. __________ (#1) If you know you know, boomer. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/hanyang-super-market-flushing-2

homey hole-in-the-wall spot! service was quite slow, and the food was affordable…read more banchan was a little too sweet and could be more savory/ spicy. soondae hit the spot but wasn't the best i've had. the kalgaksu lacked richness and the noodles were a little too soft. spicy squid wasn't that good, but the kimchi mandoo soup was amazing

Always come here for kimbap. This is our go-to. 3 most…read morepopular kimbaps are spicy squid, spicy beef, and spicy tuna this time i ordered the spicy squid and spicy tuna Service was very friendly and warm. Ambiance is a grab and go, no area to eat inside They give a free miso soup with each kimbap you order

Small kimbap shop with reasonable prices. Each kimbap comes with a small complex miso soup. I had…read morethe spicy dried squid (#10) and the eel avocado kimbap. Both were good, although there was not much eel, but I preferredthe squid one. The eel one is more soft while the squid one was slightly spicy and chewy.

Yedon is one of those places that keeps things incredibly simple - they serve just one thing: pork…read morekatsu (donkatsu). There's no overthinking and no real decisions to make, which is part of the appeal. You start with a comforting cream soup, then the Korean-style pork cutlet comes out golden and crispy. It's served with a full spread of simple sides - two baby scoops of rice, corn, yellow pickled radish, cucumbers, beans, cabbage salad, mini rice cakes, and a slice of orange. The space itself is simple and homey. It's quiet and not fancy at all, but that's kind of the point. It's a family-run spot focused on doing one thing well rather than trying to be everything. If you're someone who gets stuck deciding what to order, this place makes it easy!

The best pork cutlet. Crispy, tender and light from fresh oil. Other places keep reusing the same…read moreoil so it becomes dark, dry and stiff.

Best kimchi! The…read morefirst time my coworker got it for me, I thought it would last me at least a week. In the end, I had to stop myself from eating it all up. Craving for more, I made my way out there with my husband and kids (I am never in Queens) and got myself three! I had tried their spicy marinated crabs once before. Fell in love and made sure to get one upon seeing them available. I also purchased the squid and oysters. Haven't tried them yet, wish me luck!

It's like a little side dishes store for Korean food. Everything looks quite nice but you can tell…read moreit sometimes sits for a bit, they do offer deals on these products! I come here for a tub of kimchi every couple months, it's really pungent, crunchy, and nicely balanced.

Not too shabby. I…read morecame here with my family to celebrate my brother's graduation. We finished the food within the hour. The service was really fast and food was pretty good. I liked the seafood pancake, but it could have been more crispy. I also liked the seafood tofu stew. The bibimbap was probably the most worth it, as it was a large portion. The service and ambiance here was really good, with the staff offering refills on banchan. Additionally, the complimentary tea is so refreshing.

They got good tofu. I order one today stew with beef and the other one with mushrooms. They use…read morethe fatty beef and the broth is too oily for me. That combined with be good with mid spicy or higher. But the mushroom one is perfect to get the clear broth. I'll order hot &spicy with the meat tofu in the future. That will be a perfect balance with some fat and spicy with the rice. Orders come out around 10 minutes. It's closed to the closing time. Workers were a little chatty and you needed to draw their attention if you needed service. Once they got it, service is quick It's quiet for a Saturday night but it's exactly I needed for tonight, the night before the bizarre snow.

One of my favorite spots for tteokbokki and kimbap…read more Classic comfort foods like kimbap and tteokbokki. High quality foods made fresh. This visit I ordered the vegetable burdock kimbap and tteokbokki. Last time I had the dakgalbi, and it was so good. Small space and limited seating. It will be a bit cramp, but cozy. Staff are professional and very patient. Willing to answer all questions about the food. One of my favorite spots for Korean comfort foods

Hole in wall Korean that is run by a grandma and an auntie in the kitchen. Though it's not the…read morecleanest or most comfortable place to sit in to eat- they are always very nice and quick to serve tea or water. The food is very much home style quick Korean so that means flavorful and large portions. Just remember to tip appropriately.

We were craving some Korean comfort food, and came across Arirang. Ordered seafood noodles ($18.99)…read more(kalguksu) and seafood pancake ($19.99). I was told that the noodles are homemade, and the texture was chewy but not overly soft. If you get the order to-go, you best eat it ASAP because they do not separate the noodles from the broth. The bowl was filled with a bunch of clams, mussels, one shrimp, zucchini and carrot slices, and potatoes. The clams were flavorless and a little sandy, but the mussels were good. The broth was clear and flavorful, but not overly salty. The seafood pancake was good. Portion size is big, batter very crispy, it's oily but it doesn't feel that way when you eat it. Only con is I wish there was a little more seafood. You are given banchan of freshly fermented kimchi and radish kimchi. I prefer fermented pungent kimchi because I enjoy the sour taste, and though the radish kimchi was really chunky it was on the sweet side, so I wasn't a fan. The staff speaks Korean and Chinese.

Arirang is my go-to cozy, no-frills spot that never disappoints. The staff is always so warm and…read morefriendly. The banchan is simple (kimchi and radish kimchi), but that radish kimchi? Obsessed. It's perfectly crisp and tangy, and pairs so well with the noodles. I always order the chicken knife-cut noodles, they're comforting, flavorful, and absolutely hit the spot, especially on a cold day. My daughter tried the kimchi seafood noodles, and that was a total win too. I've been coming here for years, and it's been consistently good every single time. A true comfort spot