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    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
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    Crispy Corn Pancake
    Laurina Y.

    Great pub food! We sat in the back in a small sectioned off room so it made the service a bit hard to get to but overall it was a great experience. The food we got were all very good and would recommend all of it! I liked the corn pancake a lot but it was pretty flaky.

    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!

    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!

    Pork Belly Rice Crepe Wraps, scallion pancake
    Will N.

    Great atmosphere, great vibes, great food. Hard to critique anything! The Pork Belly Rice Crepe wowed my whole table so much that we ordered it again. Highly recommend. The Seafood Udon is super delish as well. Had to lick the pan clean. The chestnut makgeolli is a delightful sweet (but not too sweet) drink. Not a typical flavor you see but it was surprisingly good. The banana has a very natural flavor but the chestnut just hit the spot.

    Tteokbokki
    Mark W.

    One of my favourite restaurants in K town. Staff are super nice and friendly, and it is easy to get in for table of 1. However, the restaurant is crowded when you get in. Once you order an entree, a dish of tekbokki was served, they are pretty spicy and you can get unlimited of them!! I have ordered the Short Rib Chapaguri, the noodle is chewy and the sauce is sweet. The dish is even amazing with the diced short rib. It is such a great comfort food.

    Crispy Corn Pancake
    Caitlyn F.

    Second time here to celebrate a friend's birthday - we had to spend $35 each for a group of 7. It's a small, but cozy spot. We got a few diff items from the menu to meet the minimum, but the highlights to me were the crispy corn pancake & the cajun seafood fried rice. The fried rice had a great flavor to it and I was pleasantly surprised since I didn't have any high expectations for it. Everything else we got was just ok for me flavor-wise. Service was good, they let us bring in our own cake without paying a cake cutting fee, but they couldn't store it, which was fine.

    Garlic Crust & Spicy Chicken
    Jessica Y.

    This was a nice, casual spot for Korean food for dinner. It has a fun, lively vibe but wasn't too overwhelming or noisy. We ordered the Garlic Crust & Spicy Chicken and the Cod Roe Udon. The portion of chicken was more generous than I was expecting, but I've definitely had better fried chicken. It was relatively crispy, but lacked the umami kick I look forward to in KFC. My friend really wanted to try the cod roe udon, which I was initially iffy about at first since I'm not a huge ran of cod roe. However, it wasn't fishy at all! The udon was cooked nicely and the cream sauce wasn't as overpowering as I expected. Overall, pretty solid food but nothing super special. They let us take our time with dinner, and we didn't feel rushed at all.

    Cod Roe Seafood Udon. $23.95. They liked it
    Glenn C.

    I went to this popular Korean place which is from the folks behind Her Name is Han next door along with a whole lot of other Korean restaurants a good while ago as per most of my recent reviews. By comparison to next door, the inside is more industrial looking which is a unique touch and while Han does nice versions of Korean classics, this place does more spins on food from Korean Pocha/drinking culture. The food by comparison here is a bit heavier and a bit richer but I liked it as well but I have preferred some other spots. I believe, though I lack a photo, that I shared a bottle of Chestnut Makgeolli with someone else and liking it a lot. The one banchan they give is excellent consisting of Ddukbokki, or rice cakes served in this case with eomuk/fish cakes which had a good chew and a good spice to it. My favorite of the food overall was the Pork Belly Rice Crepe Wraps for $25.95 consisting of grilled pork belly covered with toasty injeolmi and soybean powder and served with homemade pickles. The fatty pork belly pairs really nicely with the chewy rice crepe on top while the injeolmi and soybean powder add some sweetness and nuttiness. The pickles help with the richness and overall, it's fantastic. We also liked the Crispy Corn Pancake for $15.95 which consisted of a sweet & savory pancake with corn, cheese & Cajun powder. The sweetness from the corn wass balanced out by the salty cheese with the powder adding a nice little kick. Sure, it's a big greasy but it's delicious and I would recommend it. The Spicy Soft Tofu Soup/sundubu jjigae had Korean chewy noodles, beef finger ribs, shiitake, Korean chives, and a poached egg was large and tasty. The flavors were more bold by comparison to SGD with the beef inside being tender and well flavored. I'm not that surprised that their jjigae are good as the the best dish next next door are usually said stews. The other people seemed to enjoy the popular Cod Roe Seafood Udon for $23.95 consisting of udon noodles sautéed in spicy cod roe cream sauce with shrimp, squid and clams which I couldn't eat due to my cephalopod allergy. They complemented the chewy noodles and liked the sauce and overall compared it nicely to the various mentaiko udon spots. The Spicy Short Rib Lasagna for $25.95 with braised spicy short rib, lasagna, and Japanese pumpkin with bechamel gochujang sauce topped with blended cheese had and interesting mix of spiciness and sweetness almost like Yangnyeom chicken though I would say a bit more sweet than spicy. It was a bit rich but I liked it and it was plenty big enough to share. The Garlic Crusts & Spicy Chicken for $25.95 with deep-fried boneless chicken tossed in spicy sauce served with crispy garlic crusts was good. The chicken had a good crunch and a bit of a kick though not as much as I would expect with plenty of garlic flavor of course. The Short Rib Chapaguri for $20.95 consisting of Korean ramyeon noodles with special jjajang sauce, greater Omaha short rib, onion, scallion & fried egg sounded better than it tasted. This version of chapaguri, made famous by Parasite, had a lighter jjajang sauce than I'm used to being not as salty or rich compared to places such as Hyo Dong Gak among others which was surprising as the rest of the food was so bold. Also with beef was the Bulgogi Black Garlic Fried Rice for $15.95 consisting of fried rice with bulgogi, black garlic oil, and scallions. The fried rice was a bit small compared to the other dishes but was tasty with a hint of sweetness and richness coming from the black garlic and bulgogi. I wish there was a bit more beef but it was good enough. We also got the Rolled-up Cod Roe Omelette for $18.95 consisted of Korean-style rolled up omelette with cod roe & cream sauce. I wish the cod roe was a bit stronger in the dish but the egg was nice and fluffy. It was alight overall. Both this and next door have faults but also a lot of merits. If you're looking for richer food and don't mind a less spiced/complex flavor palate, I would recommend this place. However, if you want more unique flavors, Her Name is Han is better along with spots such as Hojokban and others. As I prefer the latter, I prefer their other restaurants but this is all palate and I certainly preferred the food here over other pochas (will have to compared to Dangol soon however.) Mid 3 rounded down for general quality as nothing truly wowed outside of the pork belly.

    Katalina P.

    Not my first time here but def a spot I always come back to when I'm visiting the city. I came on a weekday without reservation and had to wait about 25mins. They text you when the table is ready so was able to walk around while waiting. We got the crispy corn pancake, pork belly rice crepe wraps, cod roe seafood udon. The corn was sweet and crispy. The pork was a good mix of salty and savory from the pork and injeolmi powder. The rice paper wrap added a chewy texture. The seafood udon was creamy and the roe added a nice texture to each bite.

    Tteokbokki
    Olivia C.

    Nestled in the outskirts of ktown, we happened to be waking by when we saw the menu outside and were instantly drawn into the small nook and cozy feel of Take31. We left our name and were called back soon after but there was actually quite a wait after that because people were still at the table we were going to be seated at - it would be nice if it were more accurate with the call back timing. The dinner starts off with some tteokbokki as the banchan served. We ordered the roe omelette which was actually very nice. Not too fishy, with roe inside and out. Soft, warm, and smooth. The seafood roe udon was our favorite dish. Creamy with a light clam/roe flavoring, would definitely get again when coming back. It comes with a couple small shrimp pieces in addition to the larger one, some squid?, and a few clams. I usually don't like udon but this was an exception! The pajeon was ok - it comes with rice shrimp chips on top which in my opinion take away from the dish more than it should. It's like covering a pizza with potato chips, there's no need! It would've been fine without it - still not bad, though makes it extra oily. They have a new dish that is basically a deconstructed pizza - with beef, tomatoes, kimchi and cheese on top. This was ok - the taste was good, but the cheese was not as cheesy as we were hoping to start. Overall, really good with some things falling short of amazing but honestly the udon was so good would definitely come back.

    Sofia L.

    I was a little wary of eating here with my friends, so I was notttt expecting this place to be this good. every dish was extremely flavorful and piping hot. the meat was so so tender in every dish we ordered. I especially loved the short rib ramen dish we ordered. absolutely loved that we got free Tteok-bokki. was pretty spicy but the texture and chew was perfect. a little disappointed in how small the portions are, especially considering the price point. service was speedy, tho! they also let us sit down and start ordering despite one of our friends not being there yet.

    Prime Short Rib Chapaguri Braised Pork Belly
    Peter C.

    I haven't been to this place in a long time but it was nice to come back. Their pork belly is probably one of their best things and you definitely gotta get it. It's warm, savory, and pairs so well with the scallion/kimchi in the middle I was pretty disappointed in the chapagetti with prime rib. The meat was tough and it didn't feel like it was worth the price I forgot the name of the 3rd item we got but it was a fried pork with a kimchi/pizza sauce over it. It was good and a little bit spicy If you're coming here, get the pork belly or 2

    Abbey N.

    Super busy restaurant, still had to wait when a reservation was made. The tteokbokki was really good, there are unlimited refills for this dish. The pork belly rice crepe wraps is unique, the powder paired well with the rice crepe and pork belly. The seafood pancake was so crispy, loved that too. Although I didn't like the Army pot as much. If you're looking for a affordable dinner spot go to Take31

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    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… Read more

    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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    Anytime Kitchen

    4.6(3.3k reviews)
    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Each dish that came to the table we all proclaimed our "favorite". It just got better and better…read moreand by the time we left we agreed this was one of (or THE?!) favorite meal of the week. Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant has a variety of seating options and is a fun little place.

    From the moment you walk through the doors, the ambiance immediately draws you in. The warmth of…read morethe wooden tables and chairs, paired with the natural tones woven throughout the space, creates a setting that feels both calming and inviting. The effortless tranquility encourages you to slow down, enjoy the food, and get away from the everyday, hubbub. Their menu leans into fusion dishes with a nod to some of the classic home-style classics. Everything is presented with a refined, elevated touch. Here's what we ordered: ~ Tako Wasabi - 5/5 stars A fiery delight. This appetizer feartures chopped raw octopus marinated in wasabi. It has a lively zest from the wasabi and is topped with tobiko, which adds a pleasant contrast in texture. ~ Honey Makgeolli - 4/5 stars A traditional fermented Korean beverage that is light and pairs brilliantly with your meal. It is a cloudy alcholoic drink served in a metal teapot, and surprisingly, there is much more in that teapot than you would expect. It easily provides six to eight generous pours. The flavor is subtly sweet with a pleasant tang. ~ Temaki Set - 4/5 stars You can order a set of three by choosing from selections 1-17, or you can order a la carte at the listed prices. Some of the temaki stood out more than others. Our two sets included marinated salmon, bluefin tuna, spicy yellowtail, spicy bluefin, and two dynamite temaki. ~ Spicky Pork Ssam Set - 5/5 stars Truly another standout entree that even surpassed my beloved grilled BBQ bossam. You received a generous basket of assorte greens, including romaine, kale, perilla leaves, dandelion leaves, nappa cabbage, and more. It is well worth the price and makes for a fun, interactive dining experience with your family and friends. There is also various banchan offered and this time, they were beyond kind enough to offer refills. The last time we were here, we ordered just as much food and they stated they normally did not offer refills, which I thought was very odd. With its casual bougie aesthetics, this spot has quickly become one of my favorite eateries in Fort Lee-lee, It beautifully blends Korean, Japanese, and American flavors in a way that feels both comforting and elevated. Needless to say, we will be back!

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    4.3(2.3k reviews)
    0.0 miMidtown East
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    Her Name Is Han ended up being one of those unexpectedly great meals. We walked in with little to…read moreno expectations and left completely satisfied. We were initially worried about the wait, but the turnaround was surprisingly quick. We ordered the galbi, seafood pancake, and a stew, and were honestly caught off guard by how large the portions were. Everything was packed with flavor. The pancake had a great crisp, the stew was hearty and comforting, and the galbi was rich and well-prepared. It is one of those meals we still think about months later. I would highly recommend it.

    It was a fine experience, nothing extraordinary. Maybe the expectation was a tad on the high side…read morewith all the fantastical reviews online and the alluring pictures on social media. Naturally, one had to go to taste what it was all about. Surprisingly packed on a random Monday, and we were glad we made a reservation. Odd setup in the front caused some confusion since there wasn't a host at the door and we wandered to the back before an employee told us someone will seat us eventually but had to go backwards to the entrance. With uncertainty, my friend got the spicy pork and I ordered the machete for lunch. I enjoyed the fried cod and chicken appetizers more. My friend was sad she didn't get the bibimbap instead. When asked what her thoughts are midway through the meal, she responded, "It isn't bad, but it isn't great." I understood her completely. One last thing, the ice cream dessert needs an upgrade with the presentation. When the plate was presented to us, I couldn't help myself and chuckled. I asked my buddy if she too thought that the dried strawberries looked like cat food. She laughed, knowing exactly what I meant. By golly, it's like eating kibble! They can consider slicing the strawberries into slivers, at least it'll be far more pleasing to the eyes!

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    4.2(2.8k reviews)
    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Man this place was so good! Went with a large group for dinner and ordered everything from the beef…read moremenu and also had tofu soup, corn cheese, and steamed eggs. The staff was incredibly polite and offered the table a pair of sake bottles to boot. The apple-flavored sake was the best and I also had two spicy yuzu margaritas. Would definitely come back again!

    I met up with my cousins for lunch as we were all in town for a wedding and wanted to catch up…read morebefore going our separate ways. When we pulled up to the restaurant, we were informed there were a few levels. We went to the second floor and they were happy to accommodate us. We were rolling 6 deep and the booth was enough for us, but barely. In our party, majority of us wanted meat with the exception of 2 people only wanting shrimp and something else. We got the large beef combination platter which comes with ribeye, thin skirt, brisket, marinated kalbi, and marinated chuck flap. Most people stuck with water, while a couple got ginger ale. I ordered the soju flight but I ended up not liking it so my cousins shared it. The meal comes with different veggies as well as your choice of soup. We got the spicy tofu and split it 6 ways. The spice lived up to its name, so I didn't eat very much. The best part was meat. Despite there being 6 of us, there was plenty to go around. I think you have the option to cook it yourself or have them cook it for you and we chose the latter. While I enjoyed it, I wish there was more space. Most of the space was taken up by the accompaniments that come with it (veggies, etc), so there was hardly any room to put anything else. It didn't help that none of our dishes were cleared once we finished them and that no rice is included. Aside from that, both the food and service were great.

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    4.5(516 reviews)
    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown East, Midtown West

    What a nice kbbq experience!!…read more I rlly liked the shrimp & chive pancake bc it wasn't super heavy and not full of batter like other places. Pretty light and crispy with a lot of shrimp and chives. Skirt steak was my fav, very tender and so much authentic flavor. Boneless short rib tasted like wagyu, very marbled and fatty and almost melts in your mouth. Honorable mention to the steamed egg that the meal comes with. Super fluffy and sweet!! They cook the meat for you and service is rlly good, they're super attentive when side dishes run low. Definitely will need a reservation! They offer 10% discount if you bring cash. Will be coming back again :)

    We made reservations for 4 people a week before and came to the restaurant on time. Unfortunately…read morethe seating was very uncomfortable and the manager of the restaurant refused to switch the bench for 2 chairs to accommodate my disability because "it didn't fit their decor perfectly." We were deeply offended and left the restaurant to eat at the nearby restaurant. We would never return. This place should be shut down because they discriminate against the disabled and refused to switch 1 chair to accommodate my back injury. How upsetting is that? Service is horrible. Do yourself a favor, don't bother to come there! Oh and also they tell you that you can only spend 1.5 there, a limit on your stay. You get the picture. Don't waste your time and better spend your money elsewhere.

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    4.5(445 reviews)
    0.0 miMidtown East
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    Hojokban does flavors incredibly well. We ordered the octopus tteokbokki, rose dakgalbi, and ramyun…read morefried rice - all were amazing! I've never had such tender octopus as we did in their tteokbokki - the flavor of the dish is unique with a Korean/Chinese fusion flavor. The rose dakgalbi is creamy and we loved the soft glass noodles. And you can't go wrong with ramyun and fried rice.

    Omg everything was delicious here. We actually came in when they had a special menu with crabs, and…read morewe got the soy-marinated ones! For this being the first time I'm trying raw-marinated crabs, it was actually pretty good. The only thing is that it was $50 for basically one crab split into four pieces Nonetheless, all of the dishes tasted super delicious. We got the hojok galbi, crispy chicken, octopus tteokbokki, and perilla oil noodles. Starting off with the galbi, omg.. it was so tender and flavorful. Definitely a must-try and favorite of the night. I love how they also included some kind of salad on the side. The octopus tteokbokki included some fried seaweed on top, which was a nice addition, but was a little bit too spicy for me (I have a low spice tolerance LOL), but would be perfect with some rice. The flavor of the honey chicken was amazing, and it was super crispy. However, I believe they did include some pumpkin seeds on top, which was an interesting addition. Service was amazing, and it had a pretty intimate atmosphere, which was in a dim setting. Amazing for a date night, or dinner with some friends!

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    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Five senses has been around forever and is still a solid staple in k-town! Stopped by on a Friday…read moreevening around 8 and there was no line for two so we were seated quickly. They have a variety of the standard fare Korean options at reasonable prices. We tried the ddukbokki and bulgolgi dupbap which were both good. The portion sizes were on the bigger size and the ddukbokki were giant. I do wish the ddukbokki was a little less watery but overall tasted fine. The bulgolgi was pretty standard for what I'd expect. Overall a solid option in the area if you don't want to wait for a long queue outside of the other popular spots.

    I was honestly surprised by the ratings for this place... I came on a Friday night and it wasn't…read moretoo busy. First time here and it was a really solid experience. Seafood Pancake: Great pick. Crispy on the outside and packed with seafood inside. Beef Belly & Mala Cream Noodle Soup: Loved this one. Udon with tender beef and baby octopus... so good!!! Spicy Braised Pork Rib Stew: Rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The highlight for me was the raw marinated crab. I spotted it on the wall menu and immediately had to order it. It's rare to find in the city! And honestly, this was way better than BCD's. So flavorful. Only complaint... the banchan portions are small and not a lot of variety. Other than that, I really enjoyed my meal and I'd definitely recommend this spot.

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    4.2(63 reviews)
    0.2 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    Experience was great. Service was great and attentive…read more I really liked how the chairs doubled as storage for our bags and jackets so that they would not absorb the smell of bbq. I went with my sister and my daughter. We ordered the beef combo for 2 and a seafood pancake. The portion was just right. The quality of the beef was pretty good and was cooked to perfection (I requested for medium-rare). My sister had her portion cooked to well done since she is currently pregnant and didnt want to risk having any problems (not everything ended up being well done though). I personally prefer the pancake from elsewhere but it was not bad. My picky daughter really liked it. The combo came with a steam egg and boy was that good. Our meal ended with a yummy ice cream for each of us. This meal however made a pretty big dent in my wallet. It was my fault for not checking the menu before heading in. I didnt want to walk any further with my toddler and my pregnant sister since it started raining outside.

    Good portion sizes for the 2-person shared BBQ lunch- be it Bulgolgi beef, stewed soup, or Banchan…read morewith 6 varieties of small dishes. Soup and Banchan both receive high marks for how good they taste. Also ordered a separate beef short rib lunch special, the rib was cooked to perfection and the sauce applied was very flavorful. Servers were friendly and mostly attentative, restaurant decors and cleanliness of interiors and bathrooms were quite good. Would come back again next time in the Herald Square area.

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