Lovely food is very good and also the people are really nice . The rice and chicken are very tasty…read moreand they are quite busy so that's a proof

Update: Back here again, twice on this trip. Same good…read morefood. New favorite: spicy pork yubu! Amazing flavor. Although if you are expecting spicy, it isn't.

Absolutely delicious. The owner is so sweet and the Kimbap is perfect. My mom and I got the bulgogi…read morekimbap and tuna kimbap. My favorite was the tuna one. I like the location because it is sat with other booths of foods and very chill.

I had never tried mini kimbap ($7.99) before, but thought my toddlers would enjoy the mini fish…read morecake flavor. The mini kimbap was not what I expected--instead of one fat sushi-like tube cut into pieces, I received five small thin flutes. Even so, the kimbap was delicious. The ingredients tasted fresh. There was a store sign warning, unfortunately, the lack of availability of burdock, which otherwise would have been present. Service was prompt and friendly, and my order was packaged in a cute little box. This is a welcome addition to the Mott Street Eatery, enhancing the diverse of options at the food court.

The moment you sit down at Tofu Tofu, they bring you a hot cup of barley tea. It is a nice little…read moretouch that makes you feel welcome right away. If you are craving Korean food, you do not have to travel all the way to Koreatown. This restaurant is in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown. They have all the usual Korean classics like steamed eggs, seafood pancakes, japchae, and grilled croaker. One of my favorite things about Korean restaurants is all the little side dishes of broccoli, macaroni salad, pickled cucumber, seasoned soy sauce boiled eggs and kimchi. The kimchi was my favorite because I like mine crunchy and not too sour. The seafood pancake came out crispy around the edges but soft in the middle, and you could see real pieces of shrimp and scallion in every slice. The japchae had a hint of sweetness from the bulgogi. The must get is the tofu soup, which makes sense given the name. It comes out in a hot stone pot, so do not let it get cold. You have to eat it hot. The broth was rich and a little spicy and the tofu was so soft it basically fell apart on your spoon. Another classic is their army stew. I like that they used an actual ham and not deli meat ham, its a small touch that makes this a hearty meal. Another favorite is the cheesy seafood stone pot rice. You can do the cheese pull and the bottom gets this nice crunchy crust. That crispy layer of rice at the bottom is the best part, especially when you scrape it up at the end. And they have addictive Korean fried chicken which makes sense since they're the same people from TADA fried chicken nearby. The chicken was juicy inside and a nice crunchy crust. I will definitely be coming back.

If you are in Chinatown and you are looking for Korean food, this is the place to go. My friends…read moreand I made a reservation since there were 7 of us,s as this place usually gets pretty crowded. But we were seated right away. Once we ordered our food, the side dishes came right after. The side dishes were good, a mix of some spicy and some non-spicy. I ordered the beef soon tofu, no spicy, it was good. For the table, we also ordered the fried chicken. It was really crispy. We did half spicy and half non-spicy. The sauce for the spicy was spot on. In the end, as we were trying to get the check, it took a while since it got pretty crowded.

I came here Monday afternoon around 3pm to try the kake udon. The restaurant had lots of seating…read moreand had a great selection of food. I added shrimp tempura and zucchini tempura and they were pretty good! The total came out to around $17 + tip which wasn't too bad for the price. There's also dipping sauce that you can make as well as free tea & water which was a plus! The service was very fast and simple. This will definitely be my go-to restaurant if I need a quick hearty meal. Bathroom code is 0320.

Fast casual udon place- I can see this being a huge hit with the locals/NYU students…read more... Made me think of Marugame (an udon chain in Japan, think they have several locations in California)- grab a tray, tell them your order, they make it for you and then you grab some ala carte tempura. Very efficient system. Some of the tempura we've tried include fried tofu, fried eggplant, soft boiled egg, and the crabstick. Is it the best tempura on earth? No, but it goes so well with the savory broth of the udon. My technique is to quickly dunk it and enjoy the broth's flavor while the tempura maintains it's crunchiness! Just like with Marugame, there is a topping station where you can top off your udon with tempura flakes, Shichimi pepper flakes and more, so that you can truly make it your own. Udon is good- you can watch them actually make the udon too, which is pretty good. But in terms of texture, it has that nice chew and is perfectly udon al dente. Try the meat bowl or the sesame dressing one if you want a cold udon dish! For my fellow parents- they have a lot of high chairs! They are stacked in the back by the restrooms.

Great taiwanese foods here! We tried the following: 1) fan tuan, 2) scallion pancake, 3) beef…read morenoodle soup, 4) cold soy milk. Fantuan - this item was our most favorite! It was very delicious, crunchy & chewy. I would reorder this. Scallion pancake - we added pork floss to it. It was delicious but a bit mushier than usual (not crispy). Great taste though w/ that spicy dipping sauce. Beef noodle soup - this was good but a bit on the salty side. Noodles we got were wide noodles & it was very chewy. Cold soy milk - it was good but not the best. Not that sweet which was good & the soy milk was smooth. Limited seating inside - not a big fan of the plastic chairs (a bit uncomfortable). Staff was good and friendly.

Ho Foods is a cozy and modern Taiwanese restaurant serving authentic dishes. The menu is pretty…read moresimple where they can focus on their popular items such as the Beef Soup Noodle and Fan Tuan. I came with as a party of three on a Saturday morning with no wait, but there were a few more people waiting by the time we finished. I'd recommend arriving before 11:30am if you're here on the weekends. We decided to all start off with a Homemade Soy Milk ($6) including a special one made with black sesame and honey. The soy milk tasted so fresh and is the perfect Taiwanese breakfast drink to enjoy with your meal. I wish it was a bigger cup. For the food, we ordered the BNS Set for Two ($68), which included the Garlicky Soy Cucumbers, Small Lu Rou Fan, Chili Wontons, and 2 Beef Noodles Soup (which we got one thin and one wide noodles). In addition, we also added the Sesame Noodles ($15) and Scallion Pancake with Egg ($10). The sets are definitely a good deal if you're here as a pair. All the appetizers were pretty good and nice small bites. Great flavor for the cucumbers, juicy fillings in the wontons, good sauce with pancakes, and tender pork belly in the flavorful lu rou fan. I probably would pass on the sesame noodles next time; there's a reason this one isn't included in the set menu, but it does come with a lot of noodles. For the beef noodle soups, the broth was heartwarming and noodles were chewy. Each bowl came with three tender pieces of beef, although they could've added some bok choy. It's a solid spot for Taiwanese eats in an aesthetic and cozy space. Good vibes and a homey space. Ideally best to come here as a party of two due to their small space and set menus.

Everything we ordered were delicious. I was not actually hungry at the dinner time with my daughter…read morethere that night , but I cannot stop when we started eating. Highly recommended.

I've had beef noodle soup in various parts of the US and have even had it in Taiwan…read more And I dare I say, 886 has the best beef noodle soup I've ever had. It's been weeks and I'm still thinking about the broth. It had levels of complexity and paired up with fresh noodles and tender beef that melted in your mouth, yeah, there's a reason I'm still thinking about it! I went with a friend who had never had Taiwanese food and I'm a bit sad that 886 was the first experience for her because other places after this are going to be a let down. We split the beef noodle soup, Taiwanese fried chicken and scallion pancake beef wrap. The chicken was also perfection served with an in house honey chili crisp sauce. The scallion pancake beef wrap was good but in a purist who likes scallion pancake on its own. Even though it's easy village and not Chinatown, visit this place, it is worth the visit!!! I can't wait to visit their sister restaurant in Brooklyn one day! 谢谢!

I visited Tal Korean Bistro with high expectations for a classic Korean spread, but the meal…read moreultimately fell flat and felt quite mediocre. The Highlight: The star of the table was the fried chicken bucket. The batter was wonderfully crispy, golden, and non-greasy, though the meat itself could have used a bit more seasoning.The Letdowns: The boiled pork belly slice platter (bossam) looked promising but was disappointingly dry and lacked the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness you expect from this dish. The accompanying dipping sauce was average and didn't elevate the flavor. Overall, it is an okay option if you are craving fried chicken, but the rest of the menu lacks the execution and vibrant flavors found at other Korean places.

I came here for dinner with a friend and we had a great time! We had a reservation and got seated…read moreimmediately. The restaurant is on the upper floor, so we had to find the elevator to get in. The area has plenty of seating and a bar. It has dimmer lighting and service was fine. Slightly slow, but there did not seem to be many people scheduled that night. We placed our order and all the food was delicious! The kimbap was my favorite, having the tartare was a good touch and added to the textures. The bulgogi was also fine and seasoned well. The fish cake soup was refreshing and also generous with the serving size. Overall we had a good time!

The restaurant is beautiful, and the staff is incredibly friendly. They were not only attentive and…read moreknowledgeable about the menu, but also warm, funny, and genuinely made the experience enjoyable. The food was delicious, every single dish felt thoughtfully crafted, with intentional flavors that really stood out. We loved everything we tried. It's a fixed-price menu, but surprisingly affordable, which is refreshing to find in NYC. You also get to choose some of the plates. The drinks are also amazing so do try some of the recommended cocktails. The only thing I'd mention is that the portions are on the smaller side. That may have been because we chose some of the lighter dishes, but if you have a big appetite or arrive very hungry, you might still have room for more afterward. Overall, I absolutely loved this place and would definitely come back!

Elegant, delicious food at an affordable price! I came here with a friend for dinner on a Friday…read moreevening -- we had no trouble making a reservation the week before -- and had a fabulous time trying the summer menu. The interior of the restaurant is elevated and upscale without feeling stuffy. The service was warm and attentive. But most of all, the food was incredible. For $52 each (about $68 after tax and tip), we had a four course pre-fixe menu that looked and tasted a lot more expensive than it had any right to. Every course was thoughtfully presented, fresh, creative, and perfectly cooked. Highlights were the lamb and the chilled beef broth over rice and spring vegetables. I came hungry and left very full. My only regret is that I didn't have room for dessert! Overall, highly recommend if you're looking for upscale, delicious dining that won't break the bank. I can't wait to be back!