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    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
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    Braised Pork Belly
    Sarah C.

    Was able to make a reservation for 2 on Sunday very easily. We had one of their bottles of makgeolli and ordered the braised pork belly and chapaguri. Food was delicious! Would come again and try a different makgeolli and their other dishes.

    Alisa J.

    The fried chicken was super good but the texture could've been more crunchy. Pretty big portion though which was nice. Wish it came with rice or something though. The frozen makgeoli is very yummy. Love the texture and not too sweet at all. Service was super friendly and quick. The internet inside is horrible. No service at all.

    Wagyu Chapaguri & Garlic Crust & Spicy Chicken
    Mindy L.

    It is highly recommended to have a reservation for this restaurant, but if you come early enough, the staff is quickly to accommodate! The restaurant has a great ambiance as it's the perfect dinner hang out spot to grab a bite and drinks. I've been coming to this place for years and something that disappointed me was the free tteokkboki they give. ( It's fine because it's free, but it use to be so creamy, but the one we got that day had a very watered down taste). Other than that, everything was amazing, especially the seafood cream udon!

    Delicious makgeolli
    Dan K.

    I might be late to the game here as this place has been here since 2011. But what an incredible find. Really cool casual vibe with a variety of different-shaped tables. The never ending teokbokki is their calling card but the different twists on Korean foods and drinks are really what make you want to come back. Their drink menu has a helpful chart for sweetness and strength to help get what you like (why don't more places do that?). They also have staff constantly moving about so pretty easy to get their attention when needed. But frankly, we were too busy eating to need anything. Ok the food: started off with the tteokboki which was fresh and a few pieces of the fish cakes. We had peach makgeolli to wash it down and it was mildly sweet and near freezing, perfect for the spiky rice cakes. Then the tangsuyuk with literally a scoop of kombu butter on top, adding even more silky umami goodness. Tbh, somewhat gimmicky but undeniably tasty. Then came the squid and chicken muchim. Served with a side of crispy seaweed, it was very bright and fresh with a nice spicy kick that didn't overpower. We drank the strawberry ssal suul - delicious. Next was the wagyu chapaguri (see Parasite) - the steak bits were so tender and surprisingly plentiful in the dish. Last we had the injeolmi pork belly - which was a breaded fried pork belly slab in a rice wrapper with injeolmi sprinkled on top. I could have used a little more injeolmi but what a concept! Bottom line - if you want to try inventive Korean food with delicious drinks at what was surprisingly reasonable prices, this is your place!

    Kombu butter tangsuyuk
    Uyen N.

    Food is good overall but we happened to order all 3 dishes that are on the sweet side so it was a bit too much. I thought the corn pancake would be kinda like normal korean jeon with corn but this one barely has any flour and they use a different type of flour as well. The tangsuyuk is quite sweet. The butter tastes delicious but takes a while to melt. I'm not a big fan of the pork belly with rice crepe. They have different interesting makgeolli that I would definitely try next time.

    Anna K.

    Came here for dinner and it did not disappointment. The signature makguili is dangerous - so deliciously sweet! Please order the pork belly crepe - so unique and yummy. The Cajun fried rice was unique in flavor. Everything was great! Staff was amazing.

    Crispy Corn Pancake
    Brittany P.

    Made reservations on a Thursday at 5:30pm and it got crowded quick, so would highly recommend making reservations. I absolutely loved the food. The star of the show was definitely the crispy corn pancake since it was delicious, crispy, flavorful, and unlike anything I've ever had before. I thought it was nice that they gave tteokbokki for free as an appetizer. The seafood udon was creamy and delicious but I did taste some sand in the mussel. The omelette was also very fluffy and the sauce was sweet. And the tangsuyuk had a butter on top of it which made it taste even sweeter than normal. It's definitely different but I'm not sure if I like it more than regular tangsuyuk. Overall, would definitely recommend coming here!

    Mentaiko omelet
    Maria R.

    I went at opening during the week and was able to get a table with no wait. The servers were very friendly and helpful. Theres music playing in the restaurant and the food is amazing. I got the mentaiko noodles and omelet and the pair was delicious you dip the omelet in the noodle chef kiss. I also got the bossom and Makgeolli which were also amazing. I was recommended the ice cream at the end and very glad I got it the crunchy pieces were . I cant wait to go back.

    Anthony P.

    Finally got to check out Take31 after having it on my list for forever. I think if I was in college or early 20s I would've really liked this place back then. It's one of those spots that are simple/bar korean food forward with slight modernization/americanization and it might be best used as a place before going out to carb up, because the portions are large but nothing really stood out to me flavor-wise making me want to come back just to have the food on its own. The jajangmeyon was tasty although a little basic. The corn fritter was my favorite, as it was hefty and a little sweet with a nice crunch but didn't wow me either. The chicken and fries are what you would expect. I think this place is good if you are looking for volume/portion size but not necessarily great for a one on one date or dinner where the focus is the food. The frozen alcoholic drinks were tasty enough though I didn't get a buzz. This place has been around for a long time, and I typically love all of Hand Hospitality's creations, but can't say this one is my favorite. However, it has its own role in the community and definitely still think it's worth coming if you fit the demographic I described. The wait staff was nice and attentive, the vibes were good and the place was generally chic and modern; it was not hard to get a reservation.

    Original Tteokbokki
    Camryn K.

    We came here around 10 pm on a Friday night, and we were seated right away. We got the butter tangsuyuk and corn pancake. Both were delicious and very buttery. I would get both again. I liked how they gave free unlimited tteokbokki as well. It was pretty good and chewy. It is a small menu, which can be good but I prefer more variety. Service was fine, but they weren't very attentive. I would come back again for the food.

    Short Rib Chapaguri
    Katrina D.

    Complimentary and unlimited tteokbokki?!!! say less!! Dining at take 31 was pretty affordable for korean food. Everything came out to be around $35 per person including the tip. The standout was definitely the braised pork belly. Great portion for the price and sooo flavorful. Very tender and just has such a nice bite to it. I love the amount of green onions they give you. The short rib chapagurri was pretty good especially mixing the egg in and the flavor of the short rib was just soo good!

    Bulgogi fried rice
    Mark S.

    I really liked this modern take on Korean food. The flavors were executed very well with a new modern approach while still maintaining the classic Korean flavor profile. The banchan was amazing. It paired really well with the spicy garnishes. The bulgogi fried rice had great flavor, and the bottomless tteokbokki was an amazing touch. Our dessert of the Dalgona tiramisu was the perfect way to end this great meal. The service and ambiance were both solid, and overall this place is excellent.

    Bossam and tteokbokki
    Corianne M.

    Came here with one of my girls for a holiday dinner, and the vibes were absolutely lovely. I believe walk-ins are allowed, but I'd definitely recommend making a reservation to avoid a long wait--while we were there, we saw quite a few people waiting outside. The food was amazing, and you even get free tteokbokki and fish cakes with your meal! The bossam and Korean fried chicken were definite highlights. I loved the service, loved the energy, and loved the restaurant overall. Will definitely be back!

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    Ask the Community - Take31

    Could you guys please update your hours online? Travelled all the way there to try your food but it was closed even though it said it was open on google :/

    Hi Jamie, thank you for your inquiry and we are so sorry about the mix-up. The hours you see on Google is our closing time but our last call time is 1.5 hour before closing which I believe is what happened to you. We just posted a photo of hours… 

    Do they offer outdoor seating for pets?

    No. Take 31 removed all of their outdoor seating It is now strictly indoor dining

    How can I make a reservation?

    You can make a reservation through Resy as well. If you go onto their website, there is a link that will take you there.

    Are there any vegetarian & gluten free options?

    No sorry

    Does take 31 card/check ID if you're only eating and not drinking alcohol?

    They check if you're ordering drinks. You don't have to be 21+ to eat there

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