I travel a lot and stay around the corner from Takorea BBQ. This is one of my favorite local restaurants. The tacos are inventive with a mixture of Mexican and Korean infused options. The fried chicken with different sauces is fantastic. And the Mexican street corn is a must have. The staff is super friendly and they always have K-pop music videos playing in the corner. Who doesn't love that? Highly recommend! read more

What a concept - Taqueria = Taco Korea! Clean, well lit, open environment, offering plenty of seating and some fun selfie backgrounds. The service was respectful and kind. We ordered tacos (of course). Nick ordered the bulgogi tacos and I had a tofu taco and a bistec taco. Everything we had was exceptional. They also provide an amazing green salsa, but to be honest the tacos really don't need it, they have so much flavor! We are so glad we gave this place a try and recommend you do too! read more

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Food was great! Service was great and fast! We were in town for a funeral and stopped in for a quick bite before going to our hotel and was pleasantly surprised! The fish tacos, spicy pork tacos, and bulgogi tacos all amazing! read more

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First i want to say i came here on a saturday night few hours before a redbull game. I understand it gets busy and they have a separate menu for these days (less options and more expensive). But this should not affect the quality of their service... I ordered wings and a brisket bowl, both took an hour to be prepared. And when they arrived they were cold. It was ok tasting but not worth the prices and wait. read more

Takorea BBQ - 6 Piece Double Fried Wings - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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Really enjoyed this spot! The vibe of the restaurant was really cool and hip. Enjoyed the mix of the Korean and Mexican cuisines on the menu. We got kimchi fries, quesadillas, margaritas, chicken fried rice and tacos. Our waiter was great and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend getting the chicken fried rice - great location, great food. Will definitely be back! read more

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The wings here are billion stars if I could give it to them. They are the best you'll ever have. Crispy, juicy, flavorful. My only knock is that every time I come here the service is a bit lacking. Due to the way they make the wings, they do take a bit longer than normal to come out, but it is worth it. read more

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I ordered my food to go so the customer service was very limited, I'm not getting why these businesses are putting on the menu Wings and then when you order its 1 wing cut into 2 pieces so that's considered 2 wings to them!!! That's BIZARRE TO ME!!! It's ANNOYING!! Just say Party wings! The food was ok I got the 3 wings which they say are 6 wings and a guacamole smaller than Chipotle guacamole for $5 ALONE No chips. This place is OVER PRICED and not worth it if you want my honest opinion. It's NOTHING that makes it stand out! read more

Had the Korean Fried chicken It was good. Interesting place. Will try more of the fare and review. Busy.

1.3.23 I absolutely love & adore this place. The food has always been absolutely DROOL worthy delicious. The tacos are so succulent with flavor bursting from every direction. There was so much going on with the tacos and their flavor profiles i was in a food coma. The service and hospitality was amazing from the first day i started going here a few years ago. The owner actually has family here in Connecticut and comes here to Connecticut often. The food is always fresh. Cool vibe going on in the restaurant with a handful of this up on the wall. The best Korean tacos in the area by far. I've often stuck to similar orders with some of my favorites being the Bulgogi tacos, the spicy pork tacos and the kimchee tacos. I'm torn for my favorite between the bulgogi & kimchee tacos with the latter probably being the all time favorite. They definitely have a relationship with flavortown & their food. That's for sure. They usually have a taco special going on. On Tako Tuesdays they have any 3 takos for $10.00. A great deal. Their tacos are well worth the cost even without the Tuesday special they run. They are amazing. They are located very close walking distance to the Harrison train station. There's always people walking by to go catch the train or just coming off of it. Great location with phenomenal food, great prices and fabulous hospitality. I fully recommend this place to anyone. If you haven't been here you're missing out. read more

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I was craving tacos and I love Korean food. I was curious if the concept of mixing Korean food and putting it into tacos. We decided to get take out. We got the fish taco, spicy pork, and bulgogi taco. My favorite is definitely the bulgogi taco. I'm not a huge fan of getting bulgogi on its own, but having it in a taco with other things in it as well was delicious. We also got the double crispy wings and they were so delicious. I loved how there's sauce left over and it's actually completely covered and not partial. Definitely will be coming back here whenever I'm craving Korean! read more

Takorea BBQ - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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What a uniquely cool place to go! Second time here and already thinking about trip #3. Got the quesadillas for appetizers (just your typical quesadilla) and the kimchi fries which were delicious. Alagash white beer was cold in a cold glass! Dinner was the chicken fried rice, and you might be thinking "it's all the same, what waste an order on that". You would be so so wrong! Best thing we had that night. Very easy parking in the lot behind the restaurant and they validated it (see: free!). Great location, delicious food. Would eat here again. read more

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Food, service and ambience is still the same as always. Four (4) 's because management changed and last I was there I was charged $4 for ranch sauce for my wings. I was really taken atback by this when I saw the bill and the waiter did not notify me. Please take a look into this as this is not fared. read more

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I'm a bit disappointed with this place honestly, especially with service. Food was at best 4 stars. It wasn't the worst Korean fusion food I've been had. But at the same time, they could improve. When you walk in, it's a very interesting place. It wants to be a Korean pocha, but it feels Mexican at the same time with the artwork on the wall. The best thing it had was the 90s K-pop playlist they had playing. Menu is super simple. But anything more complicated I don't think they could have handled. I was hoping for more to be completely honest. The soy garlic wings were extremely salty and very garlicky. So be prepared to have garlic breath for the rest of the night. And need to guzzle water too. The BULGOGI quesadilla was ok. Definitely on the sweeter side but could have been worse. The fries were pretty good. Service was at most a two star for me. I heard this place is under new management. So you'll have to be patient and give them time. Don't come here if you're pressed for time before the Red Bulls game. The manager herself literally has to watch over everything otherwise it falls apart. The table next to us stood up and left because no one came over to take their order. The manager had to do a lot of service recovery. They can't keep track of their orders and what table they belonged to. The guy receiving and delivering the food went to all the wrong tables with food and even came to us with more food meant for another table AFTER we had already paid. As someone who has worked in restaurants, I cringed at the disaster going down the drain. The waiter who was training was lost in the sauce and didn't know what to do with himself. The host also could have been way more helpful to the staff. The manager had to make all the drinks as the bartender too. Their systems did not work. So many things fell apart. The weirdest part was we were all served in takeout containers. They forgot to give us silverware and then proceeded to give us plastic ware. Forgot to give us plates for sharing our appetizers. Needed to ask for that too. We saw other customers going up to their stash of plastic ware to grab it themselves. Idk if they didn't have a dishwasher or something. But when we walked by on our way home after the game, all the tables were set up nicely with really silverware and plates. read more

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Pretty good for a quick meal. I originally ordered the ramen, but it was way to spicy for me. Luckily my better half has an iron stomach. The bulgogi and kalbi tacos were very good. Two were just enough to feel satisfied. They also validate parking in the deck right behind restaurant. read more

Takorea BBQ - Bulgogi Taco & Kalbi Taco - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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I came here with some friends when we were in the area. This restaurant is right across the NJ Path. It is a fusion of Korean and Mexican cuisines. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The kitchen closes at 9:30PM so if you want to dine in, make sure you come before that. I ordered the Bulgogi Taco, Galbi Taco, and Pollo Taco. Each taco was around the price of $3-4.50. My favorite out of the three was the Bulgogi Taco because I like the shreds of kimchi that came with the the beef. Both the Galbi and Bulgogi were very juicy so eating them was probably the most difficult part since it's quite messy. The Pollo was not as juicy so if you order these three options, I'd highly recommend eating the Pollo first. I ate the Pollo last and it tasted very dry in comparison to the Bulgogi and Galbi so it was harder to finish. Overall, I enjoyed coming here and the tacos that I got. If you check in on Yelp, you get a free can of soda. Just make sure you show the waiter that you checked in and the reward for it. read more

Takorea BBQ - Left to Right: Bulgogi Taco, Galbi Taco, Pollo Taco - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

My boyfriend and I were traveling through stumped upon this restaurant. Our waitress was really friendly and the food was really good. It came out real fast as well. read more

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Excellent food. You can tell there is quality and care with the flavors. Host was very helpful and recommend menu favorites. Enjoyed the fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors. The restaurant has a bar and the mojitos were fantastic. Worth going back from Bergen county. read more

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I walked in and immediately had a guy breathing down my neck trying to explain the menu to me (it wasn't rocket science. They're tacos!). Secondly, the tortillas they serve the tacos on are awful. The filling wasn't bad, but the tortilla destroyed the flavor. It wasn't bad service, but the owner tries to hard. I felt like he was watching me take every bite. read more

Just like Carrie Brownstein questioned the anti-commercial purism that led her to skip "Friends" and "Seinfeld," I have doubted my anti-fusion rhetoric. So what if Takorea's motives include profiting from condo dwellers and soccer fans? It lowers the risk of sampling by offering inexpensive, modular options. I got four tacos on my inaugural order. Spicy pork was probably my favorite thanks to the gochujang sauce. There are multiple beef options; select galbi over bulgogi if you agree that kimchi is preferable to lettuce. read more

Takorea BBQ - Spicy Pork Taco - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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Korean style taco! They have great deal for happy hour! $2 taco , $2 shot, $5 alcohol drink! Happy hour is 4pm-7pm And they have unique korean flavor taco which is very delicious! We love spicy shrimp taco and galbi taco. Double fried wing with soy flavor was also so good! NOT RECOMMENDED guacamole and tako fries. read more

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The food is good. A bit odd. Clearly using bulgogi meat in insta ramen. But the broth is good. Chicken wings are the highlight- very crispy and tasty. I wouldn't call the margaritas, margaritas (never had any with wine before) but whatever. Service is okay. The interior is casual. Maybe needs a more robust kpop music loop though lol. read more

Tried the Bulgogi and Beef tacos along with chips and guacamole at TaKorea near the Harrison train station. Tacos were very tasty and delicious as were the chips and guacamole. The only drawback was that the chips were not warm when we got them. Service was great, our server was very friendly and gracious. Tacos were a bit overpriced in my opinion but being that it's close to the train station and Red Bull arena, perhaps that accounts for the premium price. I would recommend this place and come again! read more

Takorea BBQ - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

This is what I paid for: 4 tacos carnitas, 1 pollo quesadilla, 1guacamole /chips, 1 water & 1 beer. Tasteless food served in a take away foil plate with disposable plastic cutlery. Don't waste your time and money. Price gauging and horrible food. Beer is $13; guacamole and chips $17.99. Never coming back read more

Takorea BBQ - What we paid for horrible food - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

Ordered for pick up on a Saturday evening. Estimated time for the food was 5-10minutes which was very fast. -Beef bulgogi: okay. Flavors are mild compared to other bulgogi's we have tried and the cheese was a little overpowering considering the mild flavor. -kimchi fried rice with galbi: good. Tasted a bit like teriyaki mixed with the pickled kimchi flavor. Overall the flavors were okay- good, but portions smaller than expected for the price of this casual eatery read more

Takorea BBQ - Kimchi fried rice with galbi - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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I wanted to try this place out for Taco Tuesday plus they have good happy hour specials! You can park at the hotel nearby and this place will validate the parking. Tried bulgogi, chicken, spicy pork, fried fish, and carnitas - I can't say any I would highly recommend they were just okay - all came out cold too. I really didn't like the spicy pork- I asked if I could swap it out and they said they could but they would have to charge me so that went to waste. Chips and salsa were good. Sangria was $3 for Happy hour, it tasted like water. I switched to a beer after that - which was good! Overall it was nice to try a new place out but I wouldn't recommend or be back here. read more

I was craving tacos so me and my girlfriend decided upon Takorea BBQ. We had the chips and guac to start. The guac was very good but the chips were half fresh and half stale. The naked wings which are fried once with soy flavor were amazing! They were very crispy so I imagine the double fried are that much more crispy. We would've gotten those but didn't want to wait 30 minutes. For our mains we got the Beef bulgogi tacos which were super flavorful and fresh. The shrimp taco was refreshing and light but had great flavor. The only one we didn't like was the spicy pork - I think the gochujang sauce was a bit off-putting. Overall the service was quick, and the ambience was nice so we would definitely be back! read more

Takorea BBQ - 6 Piece Naked Wings - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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Options are limited in this part of town, so I'm rating this one on a curve. Takorea was one of my go-tos during an 8 month stay in Newark. The Double Fried Korean Wings are their signature dish. ..crispy corn starch battered wings doused in a sweet & spicy sauce. The Asian fusion tacos are pretty solid too. Happy Hour pricing on food and drinks M-F. It's right next to the train station, so they're crowded after work. The wait can be long even when they're not busy. Grab a drink at the bar and just wait it out. Pro Tip: Add a shot of brandy and/or tequila to the Sangria. Service is hit or miss. Don't make a special trip, but if you're in Harrison this is about as good as it gets. read more

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The service was horrible the server argued with me about my food being cold. Stating it wasn't. The amount of hostility. Made me extremely uncomfortable having to explain my food being cold. And being told it wasn't what type of restaurant does not strive for quality of service. Please do not go here. read more

SAVE YOURSELF FROM THIS PLACE. We should've walked out as soon as we got there. When we walked in a couple was walking out and told the manager they were waiting 45 minutes to order. .We got seated at their table. When the waiter came we ordered water and an iced tea and our food. The water came quickly and the tea not so much. I had to repeatedly ask 30 minutes later still no tea. i finally had to get up and ask for it again. And oh by the way the police was called because a customer asking for his check repeatedly was ready to walk out. Our food finally came and it was cold, and when it was delivered I ask for the check. That took another 10 minutes. The low grade food was disappointing. The service was bad and the ambiance chaotic. read more

The birria quesadilla galbi tacos are amazing! Love this place. In the up and coming Harrison neighborhood of Newark.

I've ordered here a few times either from Uber eats or physically visiting the restaurant. On Ubereats their name is TAKO! so I was a bit confused at first but confirmed it's the same restaurant. My review is based off of the tacos and bowls that I've ordered here, although I have read other reviews raving about their wings, unfortunately I haven't ordered them yet. The tacos are just okay and the taco bowl I ordered with chicken, cheese, Mexican rice, corn and tomato salsa was mediocre. There was barely any cheese on my bowl and the rice was flavorless, hard, and grainy. I didn't enjoy it much. I have previously ordered the fish, chicken and shrimp tacos with their signature TAKO French fries. Similar to my experience with the burrito bowl, the tacos and fries were underwhelming. Although the food isn't what I expected, I would still visit here because the service is good and I haven't tried their infamous wings, which I'm excited about! read more

Takorea BBQ - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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Me and my Lover really enjoyed the food and the clean calm simple welcoming energy. We definitely recommend trying the wings, especially the Thai sweet chili Crispy wings. read more

Takorea BBQ - Thai sweet chili wings sweet crispy and amazing try it with ranch sauce, we loved it ! - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

Delicious bulgogi taco with great flavors and texture. I'd like if it came with a spicy sauce or the cilantro sauce that came with the tacos though. The fries weee also really good with crispy outer and soft inner. One thing is that the water cups were very not clean with a big sauce smear along the whole cup; not sure how it was missed by dishwasher and waitress :( read more

Takorea BBQ - Bulgogi Quesadilla 5/5 - Korean Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

Unique food that had great service and ambiance. The watermelon drinks are good. I had the spicy pork bowl and it had good spice level and was filling. The chicken wings with sweet chili sauce were delicious. read more

Food was great, and service was perfect. Everyone was polite and welcoming! Definitely visit again

I ate food Takorea yesterday. Thank you for all. I ordered bulgogi bowl and korean fried wings. It was delicious and waiters took care us well and checked my table a couple of times if we need something more.This place is good for enjoying Korean food. (other places is far) read more

Whoa I was not expecting too much from this place but it amazed me! Love the shrimp taco and bulgogi tacos. Very flavorful. The pork taco was dry so I wouldn't get that again. Also tried the bulgogi quesadilla and fries. yummmy! Meat still very tender and the quesadilla was awesome. The fries were also very good. Nice and crisp. Now what brings this down to the 4 is the service. OMG slow as hell. Our waitress was always standing by the kitchen never paying attention to the tables after taking the initial order. All the other wait staff was coming back and forth to the tables except her. On another note, ordered a pitcher of margarita when I arrived and that was not made until 30 minutes later. I came looking at the "bar" area and nobody was making anything. I definitely would come back to eat but I hope they get better service. Even the food takes 30+ minutes to come out it's ridic. They should offer free chips and salsa if everything takes so long. read more

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This is our second time here. And for us 2nd time was even better than the first. Food and drinks are always amazing and the service is always top notch. Can't wait to come back. Always a vibe. read more

Stopped in the other day with a friend and we shared a few things - some of which we liked and others not so much. The spicy pork belly taco and the bulgogi quesadilla were pretty good. The galbi taco and chicken taco were a bit of a let down however - two things that I thought were pretty hard to mess up. The galbi meat didn't have that same texture you usually get, I'm not sure why that is but it just didn't taste like other galbi steak I had ever had. The spicy pork belly was so delicious - packed with flavor, really nice chew to it and great spice level. Next time I'll probably get two of these rather than a chicken or steak options. The bulgogi quesadilla was very well prepared and I especially liked the cheese they used. We also got an order of fries and the portion on that was generous and could be shared by 3 people pretty easily. I'll be back soon and stick to the items I like. read more

Tako nachos - amazing. Bulgogi bowl - amazing. Tako fries - amazing. We ordered delivery from here and despite the fact that I feel like delivery never tastes as good as fresh at the restaurant, it all tasted SO good. We are not local to the area but looked up places to order from on a whim and we're so glad we did! read more