Freshly double-fried chicken. I loved how fresh the chicken and fries were. They came with a spicy…read moremayo and a ketcup. My sister got buffalo wings so she also got a side of ranch. Their dips were delicious as well! I am from the West Coast, so the chicken was different, but still good. The customer service was great as well. The owners were kind. I would love to come here to support small business which is what I do.

Where to start, I ordered the party box A and chicken teriyaki…read more Everything on the party box A was very good with the exception of the soy garlic chicken wings which felt too fried and lacking on the soy garlic flavor. French fries were very good along with the mini burgers, on the grilled shorts ribs were also as good but a little on the fatty side. Chicken teriyaki according to my wife tasted too sweet to her liking, I found it ok when I tried it. Will I try FoodLab again? Of course I will

***this was at their other location…read more Even though the venue was small and there's limited seating, the food was so good. Best kimchi I've had in a while as well! The service was consistent, only once did we have to ask for refills for water. Food: we ordered the half and half raw marinated crab, bibimbap, abalone congee and fried oysters. Raw crabs: marinated and seasoned perfectly. We aren't a spicy loving family, but this was perfect amount for us that we could handle the spice. Our lips and mouths burned, but the good tingle, not the fire breathing 911 burn. lol Fried oysters: well battered and fried, nicely aromatic Abalone congee: perfectly textured and the abalone meat and taste was present. This helped offset the spiciness of the crabs. Bibimbap: not your average clay pot type, this was on a plate and with lots of green vegetables. Also delicious! The Bon chon was different and excellent. Variety of different vegetables, pickled and fermented. We enjoyed them all. FYI: there is a small parking lot as well

2nd time coming here. Small restaurant with a few tables. Thankfully when we came (Saturday…read moreevening), there was one table available and it was the same table as last time! Ordered three things: 1) marinated crabs, small size (5/5). Always a must-get here. 2) ddukbaegi bulgogi (4.5/5) - Thinly sliced prime marinated beef ribeye casserole with rice cake and glass noodle and mushroom served in a sizzling hot pot. Really flavorful and so good to have on a cold day. 3) ahjae ppyo jjim (4.5/5) - Braised prime beef meat bones in soy reduction with carrots, radish, dates, chestnut, rice cake and glass noodles. We got non-spicy. It came in a HUGE bowl. Definitely meant to be shared with a group. Took leftovers home and it was still yummy the next day mixed with knife-cut noodles I had at home.

just found my new go-to Korean BYOB spot in New Jersey To Sok Chon is a local Korean hidden gem…read morewith Affordable prices, generous portions, and authentic Korean flavors. If you're craving comforting Korean food, this spot is worth checking out. Jeyuk Bokkeum | Korean Spicy Pork is a MUST ORDER. Tender slices of pork stir-fried in a bold, spicy-sweet Korean sauce is Grilled Mackerel Crispy and beautifully charred on the outside, while the inside stays tender, juicy, and full of savory flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon makes it even brighter and more refreshing. Definitely a must-order at To Sok Chon A comforting classic Korean soups are warm, satisfying, and a must-try at To Sok Chon.

Looking for some good traditional gamja tang? Not sure what that is? Well it's a traditional korean…read moredish also known as Pork Bone Soup. They have other options if you don't want soup like Jokbol, pig trotter. I know for most people that's not their cup of tea but a good hearty soup? That's for everyone. TLDR: Definitely go visit if you want some spicy flavorful soup alongside some really tender meat! It's delicious. Food: There is so much flavor packed into the Pork Bone Broth Soup that we were shocked when we tasted it! I couldn't stop drinking it. They give you rice on the side to eat with the soup. It's actually quite a large serving for a decent price. I do think the side dishes could be better, there are only two varieties they serve: Kimchi, Kimchi Horseradish, and Beansprouts. None of them stuck out. The Jokbal is delicious if you like pig trotter. Would not recommend for most eaters unless you want something new. Service: Nothing too crazy about the service. They came back for refills which is great. They were very nice and since it was busy they had to keep moving around. Nothing outstanding but solid work. I do feel with some Korean establishments there is a language barrier but they understand english well enough for foreigners to go. Environment: Newly renovated building gives it a sleek, modern look. It's very nice, seats are fine. Only issue is they had flies here and there that will go after the food. So please be prepared to be on the lookout. It's the primary reason we docked a point. The line was out the door so maybe they came from outside? They definitely need a better system for that though if it's a consistent problem.

I was craving Korean food the other week and my girlfriend suggested Bunsik Nara. I had never been…read moreso of course I was down to go. We went around 5:30PM so a pretty early dinner and there weren't too many other people eating. It did start to get busy when we were leaving though. The service was fairly quick and the place itself is clean and bright. I got the Chicken Mayo Dupbab, basically chicken katsu over rice. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and delicious. It all paired perfectly with the white rice it was served over. My girlfriend got the ribs with eggs and kimchi fried rice. That was really good too. The kimchi rice wasn't overwhelmingly kimchi-flavored and the ribs were super tender. We also split some cold buckwheat noodles. Those were pretty average to me, but I still enjoyed them. My only gripe is that Bunsik Nara is a little pricey.

If you're looking for affordable Korean comfort food with an upbeat vibe, this is the spot. The…read moreinside is spacious and has lots of seating. For neurodivergent folks, it is on brighter side with LED lighting and TVs along one of the walls (just a heads up!) I loved the kimchi and the salad panchan, I couldn't help but order more! Great palate cleansers. The gimbap was generous with their filling. The odeng was very warming to the soul and had a good amount of fishballs. The boneless chicken was also a good portion size and super tasty. The chicken was juicy and the scallions were fresh. The above order was more than enough for 4 people; no take home portions, but we definitely were hungry. If I could order something else to try the next time I go, I would family style their tteokbokki or their carbonara spaghetti since I was eyeing on them the entire time!

I was pretty excited to try this place out because I haven't had gomtang in quite a while and the…read morefact that they have seolleongtang as well was cherry on the cake. Came on a weekday night and there weren't many people in the store. - Deluxe Gomtang - I think the difference between the normal gomtang and the deluxe version is that they give a bit more meat and rice. I really liked the gomtang as the flavors were really rich especially when elevated by the pepper. - Seolleongtang - Clear and beautiful broth that went really well with salt. I felt like the meat was not as tender as I hoped but still made me think of my favorite Korean restaurant where I grew up. - Kong-guksu - I didn't know what to expect of this dish as I've never heard of it or tried it before but I didn't really like the dish. No matter how much salt/pepper I put in, there still didn't seem to be a lot of flavor. I ended up dumping the Korean Pickled Onion banchan in which helped elevate the flavor a lot. - Mini KimchiJeon - When I read this off the menu, I though the kimchi pancake would be extremely small but it turned out to be quite bit and very delicious. It was super crispy on the outside with soft insides stuffed with kimchi. I will definitely be back to this home-y restaurant!

I really liked this place. To me, it screams authentic Korean comfort food. The menu is pretty…read moresimple. There aren't many choices, most of them are soups and they are all good. Decor is also authentic and minimal. There are no outrageous bells and whistles. The place has an atmosphere of that of a family business run by dedication and hard work. In addition, the prices are fair. Service was good as well. The woman at the front was pleasant and kind. I would come back on a cold day for a nice hot soup.

Kim Ga Meon Ok is a fast casual Korean restaurant. There's a location in Palisade Park and Fort…read moreLee. The menu is pretty extensive but from what we've tried quite solid! The naengmyun cold noodles hit the spot. You order and get a number and then pick up your food. The yuksu broth is full of umami and a great compliment to the meal. Great for groups who want to eat different things. Would recommend!

Kim Ga Meon Ok is a fantastic, relatively affordable Korean spot and definitely a local favorite!…read moreThey have two locations (one in Fort Lee and this one in Palisades Park), but I usually visit the Pal Park location right across from King Sauna on Commercial Ave. The setup here is entirely self-service. You order at the front and pick up your food when it's ready. It's actually a really convenient system, and since there is no table service, there's no expectation to leave a gratuity. The food itself is consistently good. The parking lot is very, very small and shared with the cafe next door, so parking can be a squeeze. Because it's so popular, it gets very busy during prime dining hours. Even when I've ordered takeout, there can sometimes be a decent wait to get your food so I recommend order online or over the phone ahead. They do charge a little extra if you pay with a credit card to cover the fees. If you visit during the summer months, you absolutely have to try the Naeng Myeon (cold noodle soup) or the Bibim Naeng Myeon (spicy cold noodles). They really hit the spot and are incredibly refreshing. Highly recommend!

Popped in early on a Monday Labor day, they were a bit short-staffed so we were seated and then…read moreleft to our own devices on ordering. A staffer brought over a reasonable but light sized selection of banchan (and not 100% sure how to get more after I asked and then apparently they were too busy to come back to give more). Rustic Korean look is about right - more like a bit of a drinking spot + food, and they had a section with candy ($2 each, you pay on your honor system) along with some old school video game cabinets. Located on the second floor, so take the stairs up or the elevator. The sides included some rice cake with fish cake in a sauce, scallion pajeon pancake slices, large pieces of nappa cabbage (cut later by a server rushing back), bean sprouts, some kind of mayo/egg salad, marinated broccoli, a few grilled slices of sausage meat, sliced large daikon pickles, and a few other items. The basic soup with kimchi and steamed egg was good. We ordered on the tablet and asked for water - they brought very nice cold barley tea (and they had a hot one later for my wife when we asked for that separately) - excellent on a hot day. The BBQ - they will grill it for you. We had the gas grill turned on, it was slightly tilted to let the grease runoff - the vent above. The special dry-aged pork belly was ok ($35.19), a little nutty/earthy and a bit "stinky". It was super fatty and good with the doenjang or sesame oil w/ salt. The pork short rib cuts were cooked in the kitchen and brought out on a little metal tray to keep warm, so that was immediately able to be eaten, that was marinated well, juicy, and less fatty but a small handful for ($35.19) - expected a bigger serving. We also tried the seafood pajeon - very thick, lots of scallions, some jalapeno, and only a little seafood chopped up on top. Perhaps the more traditional way - a thick layer of scallions and some batter on top, was what it felt like. The side of regular pajeon with the banchan was small and crisp and better, actually. The last dish was a shin ramen fried rice - pork fried rice mixed with a Shin Ramen and put on the grill - it was already ready to eat but the server made it into a nice little heart. Tasty mix. Went on Labor Day, so the buy 2+1 free meat wasn't applicable even though it was Monday-Friday summer deals. The check also had the 3.5% off but not the extra 5% on the tablet screen, so ended up just paying via card. I saw one group come in to try to sneak a bunch of beer they were bringing in themselves and probably left after being told they couldn't drink it or maybe there was a cork fee? The restaurant does serve alcohol. There were a number of delivery orders for pick up and people waiting on seating (it did get busy) so the one waitress was running around cooking BBQ, the manager/owner(?) was running back and forth between taking orders, making food in the kitchen, packing items, and getting folks seated, so that made some people impatient. Parking available around the corner at the Pocha restaurant or the muni lot across the street. Overall I've had better BBQ but it was a reasonable try.

We descended like a plague of hungry locusts here a comfortable 45 min or so before Jesus Hour was…read moreup (AKA Korean church). That gave us enough time to have the place to ourselves and order literally everything they could think to serve us. This was easily one of the best KBBQ experiences I've had. The meat cuts were all perfectly marinated and grilled, from the Dry-Aged Pork Belly, to the tender Pork Jowl, to the juicy Marinated Pork Ribs. The Budae Jjigae was savory comfort, and the Shin Ramen Fried Rice was not only abundant, but served in an adorable heart shape. Even the Kimchi Stew and Gyeran-jjim were more umami than the countless counterparts I've had elsewhere. On top of that, we got more ban chan than an attention-starved halmoni hosting her first family reunion in 10 years. Everywhere I pointed my chopsticks, I touched food. It was delightful. If I can ever gather enough people, I'd gladly infest this place again.

We really enjoyed the cast iron pot! I am a huge fan of kbbq and recently had the opportunity to…read moretry this spot for the first time. They had a very impressive selection of meat offerings. The service was excellent and the staff were super attentive, making sure to cook everything perfectly for us! Highly recommend the bulgolgi, garlic beef cubes, and the glass noodles!

Went here for a birthday and I'd say this place was average and slightly disappointing. The space…read moreis pretty clean and the atmosphere a nice vibe, but the food was a pretty meat heavy menu and I would love to see more vegetable options. I honestly prefer Gyu Kaku, but I do see potential for this place. A huge suggestion would be to add a sauce station as we only got 2 sauces for all of the meat, and it got a little repetitive. Another one would be to slow down the cooking process. The meat was coming really fast and it overcooked on the pot. Again, more vegetable varieties would be great, as it was mostly kimchi. If you go, I'd definitely recommend the marinated meats over the plain ones, because, again, the sauce! I'm pretty sure it was the sauce that goes with Korean seafood/scallion pancakes if you know what that tastes like. Service was pretty good and if these suggestions were in place, I'd definitely come again.

Moo & Oink is an old school KBBQ spot that's been under new management for some time now, and we're…read moreso glad we finally tried it! The service was super quick and efficient, and the meat quality was great and cooked just right. We definitely over ordered and got two meat combos for five people (Pork Combo C and Beef Combo E). In hindsight, Combo E plus a few à la carte items would have been plenty! Highlights: Meat: The pork exceeded expectations, and every cut of beef was super tender. Sides: The cold noodles were refreshing and made the perfect carb pairing. Tips: Wait time: It's a cozy, smaller spot. We waited about 30 minutes for a table, so I'd highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Drinks: It's BYOB, so bring your own alcoholic drinks if you want to pair your meal with a booze option!

We waited maybe 20 minutes for a table for 5. It's BYOB. it's not too large inside. Service was…read morepretty fast. They cook quickly. We got the beef set, pork, and army stew. We were all pretty full. The beef cooks quickly but the pork takes a bit longer, so we had a bit of rest time. Overall it was good. They let us ask for banchan refills 3x.

Very unorganized and they overcharged. Even though their maps location is called "The noodle bar"…read moretheir website is MECHA noodle bar which is the menu I used to place an order on the phone. While on the phone with them they kept asking for the product number (like "P4" for example) and the website menu does not have that. They then charged me THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS for a medium size bowl of pho.... What?! I really should not have paid and let them keep the food but I took it anyways. The food was actually delicious, I will admit that no problem, but costs way too much. Must have been some sort of mistake.

This hidden gem is my new go to for hand pulled noodle soups located inside a multistory mall in…read morePalisades Park, it's immaculate and the service is very welcoming! I had the seafood hand pulled noodle and my friend had the spicy chicken noodle soup, both were served piping hot and absolutely delicious! Full of flavor! Huge portions and priced well. A quiet intimate setting. Excellent experience! Highly recommend! Their courtesy kimchi and pickled beets are phenomenal! Very fresh tasting!