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    4.5 (86 reviews)
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    Bulgogi Kimchi Hummus
    Joseph L.

    Syrian-Korean fusion near Prospect Park! Super casual spot, it's just counter service with a few seats (we lucked out and got the only big table inside). This is a combo I never thought to exist but it was yummy! Portions were big and you could probably split a lot of their items unless you're super hungry; it was a lot of food but the bites were pretty balanced and didn't feel too heavy. So many options for food (they have just Syrian, just Korean, and then Syrian-Korean fusion) but I would recommend the fusion stuff for something new. I got the shawarma hotteok -- hotteok was crispy and Loaded with shawarma and all the works. And then we got the bulgogi kimchi hummus and bulgogi muhammar for the table; they give you pita to dip. Solid dips (the muhammar was my favorite) and really big portion sizes, one is prolly good for 3-4 people to split as a side/appetizer. My friend spoke highly of their fatboy sandwich but they were out when we came (so I guess there shall be a next time). Citron honey slushie was also really good!

    Sujok Sandwich
    Cole D.

    Place some of the best fusion Syrian and Korean food I have had. Unbelievably flavored fries. They are so crispy so crunchy and so delicious. I don't know what sprinkled on them but there's this purple seasoning that is so flavorful. Some of the best fries. We got Lamandu and sojak sandwich. They were recommended by the worker. The first is a tzatziki dumpling fusion recipe. So good to dip the bread and fries from the sojak sandwich. So creamy and thick. The sandwich was on some bread I've never tasted before. Fries were the hero for me. So many fun dipping sauces. All served hot.

    Chicken shawarma platter and chicken Mandu

    Love the concept of the restaurant, which is Syrian and Korean fusion. We had the chicken shawarma platter, chicken Mandu, and the chicken shawarma hotteok. The rice and hummus for the shawarma were amazing; the chicken was good but needed a little bit more seasoning but it was still enjoyable. The Mandu was great, I wish I tried the beef ones. The habanero sauce the shawarma came with was so delicious and perfectly spicy. The hotteok was a little hard to eat as it was falling apart a bit but it was loaded and there were a bunch of different flavors and textures. I mostly tasted citrusy notes, but would have liked to taste more prominent Syrian and Korean flavors. There's very limited seating inside and it acts as both a grocery store and restaurant. The owner was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. I'd go back to try other items.

    Shawarma pizza & Fatboy sandwich

    We saw glowing reviews on FB, decided to drive from central Jersey and met friends there for lunch on a rainy Sunday. The owner was extremely warm and welcoming. We have good Mediterranean / middleeastern and Korean cuisines everywhere before and were excited to try the fusion version. The meal was FANTASTIC! The shawarma pizza and fat boy sandwiches, sampler and mandus were very all tasty and filling. Every bites tasted different and yet they blended so well together. At times, it felt like we were bouncing back between Seoul and Damascus, one bite at a time, haha. The owner spent a little bit of time to chat with us. One can easily tell both him and his BIL are passionate about what they do and the food clearly shows their passion. I just finished the Fatboy leftover from yesterday and the bulgogi came through on top of the Syrian pickle, perfect combo. We will be back! Thank you!

    Sam S.

    In my experience many fusion restaurants don't quite nail it, but Syko does! I never realized that Syrian Korean fusion was missing from my life until I tried this. I really liked the shawarma pizza (although I will say it was a bit too loaded to eat like a normal pizza). The flavors were great, and I hope to try more items from their menu!

    Shawarma Hummus Platter with Chicken
    Brandon G.

    I think Syko used to be a bigger restaurant and market, but it feels like they've combined the two now? Don't quote me on that. I just loved this spot. After a long, exhausting walk around the Prospect Park loop, I was starving and wandered into Syko. We had no idea what to order, but the friendly cashier told us we couldn't go wrong with the chicken shawarma platter. He was absolutely right: It was a perfect sharing plate, so we added fries and hot sauce on the side. We decided to eat in, and honestly, it was the best food I have had in a while. The hummus? Chef's kiss. Who knew a Korean-Syrian mash-up could be this good? I didn't pick up any of the packaged foods or products from the market section this time around, but they had a great selection. I'll be back for sure. Maybe I'll pick up a few ingredients and attempt to try making my own chicken shawarma and hummus at home.

    Shawarma pizza
    Yelena C.

    Unique and delicious! The place is really takeout but there are a few tables and chairs inside. The service is fast and you can watch the food being prepared. The menu is interesting, some Syrian dishes, some Korean dishes, and a fusion section, street food style. Everything is outstanding, lots of flavor, contrasting textures, and so tasty. Highly recommend this place!

    Box Sampler and Meat Shawarma Hotteok
    Rose K.

    The food looked and smelled so good we forgot to take a picture before diving in. Their fusion menu is fantastic. We recommend the Box Sampler. Note that this is definitely a take out place. While they have some seating, it is limited and we didn't see a restroom available for customers either. That said, you must try SYKO! Very delicious and unique.

    Menu 12/11
    Han C.

    Korean-Syrian food? Never heard of it and had to try it! Note this is more of a takeout place rather than sitting and dining - there is only one 3 person table inside and outside only 3 bar chairs. Like most, when I first saw the prices I was a little shocked. Two fat boys sandwiches paid in cash was $40! But once I got the food - oh boy they are LARGE portions. One fat boy can easily feed two people - so if you're trying to save money just buy one and split it between the two of you. I am also sure their pizza and combo plates could easily feed two as well. As a vegetarian, I appreciated all the vegetarian options. I got the tofu kimchi fat boy which consisted of outside being a thick scallion pancake and filling inside being fried tofu coated in cornstarch batter, kimchi, yellow pickled radish, lettuce and rice. It was extremely flavorful! And I loved the sauces that went along with it - if you love a little spice get the habanero sauce on the side (it's not just spicy it has almost a creamy element that I enjoyed greatly). It also came with gochujang sweet sauce and a more almost Chinese based chili oil sauce. I do wish the scallion pancake was more flaky (it's a little thick for my taste) but dipped in sauce was quite yummy. My husband got the beef bulgogi fat boy and loved it. You do save about 12-13 cents per item if you pay in cash, but they do accept card. Parking metered all around.

    Food
    Marianne D.

    Now, for the "grab and go" reality check. The service is fast, so fast you might get whiplash from the sheer speed of your order being taken and fulfilled. You can even watch them whip up your food right there at the window, which is either fascinating or slightly terrifying depending on how hungry you are. But here's the kicker: the line. It can get long. We're talking "forming a small, hungry village" long. And once you've got your delicious bounty, don't expect to sprawl out in a plush armchair. There are very few seats, so embrace the "eat standing up like a sophisticated scavenger" vibe or plan to picnic on the nearest park bench.

    Vijay S.

    Love this spot! It's a perfect fusion of two of my favorite cuisines. I tried the shish tawouk wrap and the crispy chicken kimbap. While the shish tawouk took some time to prepare, it was worth the wait--delicious with garlic sauce, seasoned fries, and pickles. The kimbap was just as good, and I really enjoyed it. Overall, a very good experience!

    Shawarma hotteok
    Farah M.

    Amazing food! The fusion is so different and pair so well. I honestly had doubts. The pizza is definitely a must! The chicken poppers were great too! One of the owners was there and he was super nice and gave us his recommendations and even free chicken poppers! It is worth the trip to Brooklyn from literally everywhere. The place is small. Better for take out. Definitely will go back!

    Menu as of Sep 2024!
    Anna S.

    What can I say - this place is amazing! It satisfies the meat lovers but also the vegetarians. You have to come try it out yourself. I love the innovative Syrian + Korean fusion concept. The menu is divided into a Syrian side, a Korean side, and in the middle are the fusion options. The place is small and casual with 3 seating tables outside. We ordered: 1. Shish Taouk pita sandwich (fries inside) 2. Vegetarian platter (3 piece of falafel with 3 dip of your choice, fried cauliflower, grape leaf) 2. Syko shawarma pizza Everything was so good. What I love about the shish taouk sandwhich is they use this thin pita bread and it's toasted to such crispiness. I actually prefer this over the thicker softer pita. The vegetarian platter is every vegetarian's best friend. You can to pick 3 dips (I got the hummus, baba ghanoush, and spinach salad) as well as potato salad. The baba ghanoush is more on the smokier side which I like. Everything tasted very fresh. Now onto the highlight - the enormous Syko shawarmas pizza. My partner had ordered an entire pizza for himself despite the owner kept warning him it's a very sharable size. We certainly were amazed at how loaded the pizza was - you could barely even see the green onion pancake used as the pizza base crust. I love the crunch of the green onion pancake paired with the flavorful shawarma meat and refreshing pickled vegetables. If I wasn't watching my calories I will definitely eat one whole pizza on my own because it was so delicious. Honestly you can easily share this pizza with 4 people and all would be full. Needless to say, we had plenty to take to go for a second and third meal. What are you waiting for !? Come support this amazing establishment!

    Muhammara w/ Chicken Poppers and half and half pizza

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    Haenyeo

    Haenyeo

    4.1
    (295 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    As frequent KBBQ eaters, my boyfriend and I decided it was time to try a more refined take on…read moreKorean dining. Since I was staying in Brooklyn for work, Haenyeo was an easy choice for a date night dinner. We went on a Thursday evening around 8pm. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately without a wait. The restaurant was fairly busy; if you're planning ahead I would consider making a reservation. We started with an order of the Japchae. Then we ordered the Bibimbop with chicken and the Bulgogi. The Japchae was underwhelming. Not a strong flavor profile, leaned sort of bland. The entrees were much better. The rice in the Bibimbop had a really yummy crispy layer. When all mixed together, it's a great melody of flavors and textures. The Bulgogi was equally enjoyable. Definitely recommend the red spicy sauce it comes with. We shared both entrees among 2 people and felt the portions sizes were decent - neither left hungry. The service was okay. We didn't seem to have a dedicated server. It felt like all the wait staff takes care of everyone simultaneously? Everyone was friendly; there was just a long wait for someone to come for our food order. If you're looking for an authentic experience with Korean food, this may be the spot for you.

    My boyfriend and I have been on a quest to introduce his mother to as many new cultures through…read morefood as we can when she visits us in Brooklyn. Last night we decided it was time she try Korean food, and specifically he wanted to choose a Bib Gourmand restaurant. We booked this reservation the same day, and watched spots get taken as we booked on the website! Street parking wasn't hard to find and we were greeted and seated immediately. We loved the calming atmosphere inside and had a table with a view of everything. After offering us water, we decided on drinks. I ordered the Velvet Reviver, which was described as an espresso martini meets a White Russian. It was delicious and almost like a dessert drink. My boyfriend ordered The Squid & The Whale which grew on all of us, especially paired with our food. To start, we shared the Yache pajun (vegetable scallion pancakes) and the Dukboki fundido (a Mexican inspired spicy, hot, cheesy dip with my favorite chewy Korean rice cakes inside). The scallion pancakes were delicious and had much more texture than once I have tried in the past, paired with a perfect vinegary sauce you can spoon on top. We all loved the dip and it was the perfect amount of spicy and comforting chewiness. I then was recommended a white wine to pair with the appetizer I chose as my entree, the Yeoneo. Each slice of salmon was incredibly fresh, and they were very generous with the amount of row that was served as well. The greens and avocado slices were great as well to add more texture. My boyfriend then ordered a yummy beer and the Daegu jorim. We absolutely adored this dish and noted that the cod had perfect structure to it, that almost mimic that of the deliciously cooked radishes in this dish. His mother ordered the ultimate comfort dish of the night, the Kalbi jjim (with no jalapeños). We were in awe at how the meat fell apart due to how tender it was. If you like melt in your mouth beef and stew like dishes, this is the dish for you. Our food was served with some banchan: amazing kimchi, myeolchi bokkeum (dried anchovies, much more mild than you'd expect), and kongjang (soy beans, also mild and with more chew than a typical edamame you might expect). We absolutely loved our dinner here and how helpful and kind the weight staff was, explaining different dishes and flavors, and clearing and switching out our plates at every turn.

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    Saucy and Spicy Rice Cake Fundido
    Saucy and Spicy Rice Cake Fundido
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    Gahm By Mokbar

    Gahm By Mokbar

    3.9
    (45 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    After seeing reels of this restaurant's crab fried rice, I had to give this a try. We arrived in…read moreFriday night, the staff was friendly and the decor was nice. Seating is a little small, so any parties of 4 or larger probably require a reservation. The food came out fairly quickly. We ordered the Tteokbokki. The dish was purposely cooked to be crispier than what you would normally expect, it was very delicious. The jjapaguri was flavorful and the meat and seafood was great. The main course of crab fried rice was amazing. Poured over a sizzling pan, the waiter made sure we had time to get our phones ready. The dish stirred and seasoned well and had a nice fresh taste. Our dessert was black bean and vanilla, which was refreshing and a generous quantity. Overall, our experience here was amazing and would recommend for anyone wanting high class Korean fair.

    While I would recommend the drinks, I think the food was disappointing. I ordered the Strawberry…read morefields cocktail that contained vodka, yuja honey, strawberry, lemon which was pretty nice and sweet and not bitter at all. It was literally the only thing I enjoyed. In terms of food, I mainly went for the crab fried rice. It was decent but rice were kinda burnt and crab was minimal for the extra $7 weeks added for king crab. The chicken karaage was in small pieces and had whack batter. The wild mushroom pajeon was not good at all.

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    7 barley tea...made from 7 types of barley i think. Little too light
    7 barley tea...made from 7 types of barley i think. Little too light
    Yuja pineapple sorbet, perfect to cut off the slight richness.
    Yuja pineapple sorbet, perfect to cut off the slight richness.
    Best corn cheese ever !!

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    Best corn cheese ever !!
    Slow Loris

    Slow Loris

    4.2
    (208 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Lovely lovely spot in the heart of Flatbush. Came here with my friend right before gym and needed…read moresomething warm yet filling to energize us. I ordered the soon du bu and it was so flavorful with the right amount of spices and meat. Salmon avocado roll was prepared right and tasted so good l. This is a great spot for the locals and worth visiting!

    Ordered: Edamame (~$8)…read moreSeafood Pancake (~$19): scallions, onion, mussels, shrimp, calamari, ponzu sauce Seaweed Salad (~$8) 6pc Soy Ginger Korean Fried Chicken (~$13) 6pc Sweet & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken (~$13) Slow Loris Roll (~$22): spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado inside, torched tuna, salmon, white tuna, crunch on top, eel sauce, spicy mayo Beef Galbi (~$35): grilled marinated short rib and kimchi with white rice Spicy Bulgogi Fried Rice (~$22) with Cheese (+$3): marinated thinly sliced ribeye, onion, scallion, peppers, carrots, sesame seeds, with a sunnyside up egg on top Aya's take: Slow Loris is a Japanese & Korean fusion spot and if I'm being honest, I was apprehensive at first unsure how they could possibly get all these dishes right when their menu is massive. Happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised! Almost everything we ordered was delicious! Both Korean Fried Chicken orders had good flavor and great for sharing. I rarely see Soy Ginger as an option (usually it's Soy Garlic) but I like the slight sharpness it added to each bite. The Seafood Pancake was crispy, loaded with seafood, and paired nicely with the ponzu. The Slow Loris Roll was incredible! The rice ratio was just right, there was a good variety of fish and it was all fresh, the avocado and sauces added nice creaminess, and torching the roll was the cherry on top. The Spicy Bulgogi Fried Rice with Cheese was super savory, the sunnyside egg was cooked perfectly, and the portion was solid. I didn't care for the cheese and honestly could've done without and not noticed. It did need something to cut through the richness. I did enjoy the Beef Galbi much more! It is brought to the table sizzling and smelling amazing. It's savory, sweet, and smoky. I like that it's paired with kimchi & rice making this is complete meal. All in all, I was impressed with everything here! We were also a large party (7 people) yet everything was served correctly and in a timely fashion. Definitely recommend stopping by!

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    6pc Soy Ginger Korean Fried Chicken (~$13)
    6pc Soy Ginger Korean Fried Chicken (~$13)
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    Edamame (~$8)

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