The Basac is definitely a hidden gem. I was craving a crispy donkatsu and ordered the chicken version it was a little bland on its own, but once dipped in the sauce, it was delicious and perfectly crispy. My daughter got the ramen corndog, which unfortunately fell a bit flat. It was pretty bland, and all I could really taste was the breading. We also tried the spicy boneless chicken, and that was the standout well-seasoned and really flavorful. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed, and the waiter was incredibly friendly. He even let my daughter draw a picture on the wall, which completely made her day. Now she wants to go back all the time! read more

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The Basac is a Korean street food eatery in Flushing; 'basac' means 'crispy', and we were excited to check this place out for lunch. Their menu has tteokbokki, katsu, Korean hot dogs, and various noodle dishes. We ordered: +the Ramyun Flakes Korean dog +the Cornflakes Korean dog +the Potato Korean dog +the boneless chicken with the sweet garlic sauce and the spicy sauce +the Fried Cheeseball Tteokbokki +the Fish Katsu +the Chicken Cutlet Katsu +the Curry Pork Cutlet katsu +the Cheese Pork Cutlet katsu +and, their house special, the Fire Chicken with Cheese (aka, Cheese Buldak) The Korean dogs were tasty, and served with a handful of ketchup packets; the katsu had a nice crispy exterior and were juicy inside; the boneless chicken was slightly dry, but had good flavor of the sauces; and, tteokbboki was cheesy and spicy. Staff were friendly, and the space is has pieces of the shipping containers with graffiti all over the walls; there are also shelves featuring anime figurine collectibles. A good spot if you're hankering for some Korean 'snacks'. +Korean street food +friendly service read more

I ordered pork tenderloin cutlet from Doordash. The food looks like reused and fried again because it's hard to chewy and not soft at all.. The meat is very dark they fried again and again. I ordered when they just open and it shouldn't be like this.. If this is how they start the day, how they going to run the business? read more

The Basac - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I had an amazing meal at the Basac after I've had this placed bookmarked for years. I'm so glad it was worth the wait and hype. We were a bit confused by their signage but the waiter was super patient and explained how their DIY dukbokki worked. We ordered the combo with the fish roe and cheese rice afterwards, along with a small order of boneless fried chicken. The dukbokki came out with a small hot pot burner and we were advised to eat the ramen noodles first. The rice cake and vegetables cooked down and was a good amount of spice for "regular". The fried chicken was crispy and sweet. Halfway into the meal, we realized we couldn't finish the rice cake and asked the waiter how we could proceed to the next phase for the rice. He measured out a bowl of sauce from the rice cake and added the sauce, rice, cheese, seaweed and fish roe into the pot to cook. The rice was so flavorful with umami and very cheesy. Most of it had to be packed to go but I was very satisfied. The DIY combo was a bit pricey but definitely worth the experience. read more

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What you see in Korea but you pay U.S. price. Food is awesome good and the servers are also Korean. Ambiance is totally Korean how you write on walls at your local "snack shops (where they sell fried food and tteokbokki)." Parking is a hassle, but where isn't in Flushing?! I am recognizing the cronch at Basac, you'll have fun here. read more

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Went here when it was empty and dined in. It took awhile for my 1 dish that I ordered but I did notice a lot of to go orders, so I guess that's ok? Small tables and chairs. So if you're a big party or person, good luck. I was in the mood for donkatsu and ordered the donkatsu with cheese. It came with a ok miso soup, some banchan that was eh. And your typical salad at Korean restaurants. The katsu itself was edible and Way too much cheese. You do get a bottle of sauce that you can use to your hearts content. Same with the salad dressing. It was one of those meals where you say to yourself, it's ok but let me just finish it. Then you feel like garbage. Should've stuck with a regular donkatsu but I still don't think it would've been that much better. Service from the waiter was good but the food I was. It impressed with and I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

The Basac - Donkatsu with cheese - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

They make foods with care and kindness. Curry pork cutlets my favorite ( thick flavor meats are so tender, nice perfect crispy zaru soba also . read more

This katsu is fried to perfection with crispy breading while retaining the moist and tender pork texture and flavor. I really enjoyed the Cheese Katsu - the cheese was ooey and gooey in the best way possible while still being super crunchy on the outside! Paired very nicely with the refreshing cabbage salad. Best tip from our server: put the cutlet sauce in the grounded sesame seeds for extra umami and savory flavor! read more

The Basac - Cheese Katsu - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

The food looks really good and it is good! The employees are super duper kind! It was such a great birthday for me!

Got our usual cheesy pork cutlet and shrimp cutlet (which is breaded shrimp; just to make sure bec looked like an over-rice dish during a previous visit; comes with tartar sauce but would prefer with tempura sauce). Tried the fried rice omelet, which went great with the cutlets and the pork stuffed pepper, came with tempura sauce. I will try more of their Basac street food options next time - by piece but can make a combo of them. I liked that they left a squeeze-bottle of the dressing for the shredded cabbage. Corndog with cornflakes was just ok. Their udon broth is on the sweeter side. Pay cash for 5% off bill. read more

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We came here because we were really craving Korean street food and this hit the spot. We got the sweet garlic boneless chicken, dukbokki, and the cheese kimbap. The kimbap was simple, but very delicious. The food comes out pretty quickly too. We enjoyed our simple but yummy meal here and I'm already looking forward to trying more food from here- I saw lots of people getting the sets and the diy dukbokki. Some people even come here by themselves and there is no judgment, just quick and easy service. read more

The Basac - Sweet garlic boneless chicken - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

The Basac is a small but spacious Korean restaurant tucked away in Murray Hill, Queens. The exterior is unbelievably unassuming, but the interior is cool and vibrant, with recycled shipping containers and black sharpie doodles for walls. Do keep an eye on the sign though as you walk down the street or you just might miss the place; I've certainly done that aplenty. * Sanuki Udon $14.95 My partner and I were shocked by how delicious this was. The udon was thick, firm, and bouncy, but the broth was the clear star of the show. I don't even like dashi and soy sauce-based broths, but would 100% reorder this. * Fried Rice Wrapped with Omelette $15.00 I just had a simple curry omurice a few days prior, but this one was in a whole other ballpark. The complexity of flavors was mindblowing; you have the smokiness of the bacon, the sweet caramelization of the roasted bell peppers and onions, and the tanginess of the ketchup and gravy. It's definitely a bit much after a few bites but the shredded cabbage on the side offsets that heaviness. * Regular Kimbap $8.00 Solid kimbap. I had my eye on the cheese kimbap (which is just the addition of a slice of American cheese), but my partner said no. Thank god he did, because the omelette left me feeling stuffed, and hence I left him in charge of finishing the kimbap :) **They offer a 5% cash discount, so bring cash! read more

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3.5 stars overall for the food. 5 stars for the excellent service! Korean Street Food at The Basac is exactly the meal you want for a night out, simple and tasty, to get your drink on and to enjoy the warm full belly you'll have when done. My first visit was for take out so I'm so glad to have a first sit-down meal here. Everything we ordered was good and definitely street food options on the menu. I love that it's no frills and just good. Some dishes could be better but I had ordered with a select group of folks who are not so adventurous. Stick to the basics and you'll be fine. The fried corn dogs were a hit with the family. So nice to have it in house rather than to go given the texture. The fries were a hit as well, so much flavor and the sauce as well as the toppings made it a full appetizer. I ordered 6 pcs of fried dumplings. Note: the fried dumplings are by piece so you can order as little or as many as you like. These were delicious and filled with glass noodles and veggies. And my main was the cheese topokki. I am a wuss when it comes to heat but this was just tolerable. It was really good, I just couldn't eat too much. My tongue was on fire which I washed down with the peach soju. Problem solved. Hee hee Totally recommend this place for a casual and quick dinner. Perfect for the drinking buddies and those who love K-Street food. Favorite dish was still the omelette rice. read more

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Legit the best donkatsu in all of queens!! Here's the move... 1. Get the curry donkatsu 2. Ask for the curry on the side 3. You can use curry as a dipping sauce for the donksatsu or for your rice without the donkatsu getting soggy! The fried rice after the ddukbokki is a MUST! Game changer! Shoutout to Ian for being the best!! read more

The Basac - This is how good it was! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Tried Basac Katsu for the first time and everything hit the spot. The katsu was super crispy and flavorful, and they even threw in a few extras which was a nice touch. Really solid meal overall -- definitely coming back. read more

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Order: - Set (Tonkatsu + Spicy Rice Cakes) (4/5) - Boneless Fried Chicken with Sweet Garlic Sauce (4/5) - Fish cake with Soup (4/5) Pros: - Large food portions - Great set menus to try different katsu and sides Cons: - Small restaurant that can get busy around lunch time on the weekends - Boneless chicken can be a little dry and it doesn't help that the outside is very crispy Overall: A good spot in Flushing for tonkatsu. Definitely not the best tonkatsu I've ever had, but it's a good spot for lunch with their set menus read more

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Few things are better than comfort food and the Basac does it very well. A local neighborhood spot, the theme is pretty neat - they use the walls of a shipping container to give off the vibe that you're eating in one. Definitely unique. The menu here is nothing high brow - katsu of various flavors, spicy rice cakes and kim bap but everything here is fresh and tastes awesome. The katsu was the perfect size and was pounded to order and then fried. The flavor was perfect as was the way they cooked the cutlet - perfectly juicy. If you've got an appetite, you can also throw in a small side of spicy rice cakes for a few bucks more which is nice in case you don't have the stomach to eat an entire side order. Prices here are very reasonable and the owners here are friendly and welcoming. If this place was closer to downtown Flushing, I'd be here every week but I'm willing to trek a bit out of the way to eat here again. Thumbs up. read more

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I've always wanted to come here to try the DIY ddukboki so finally I have! I came on a Saturday evening and there weren't many people inside so my friends and I were seated immediately. There were several tables inside anyway even though it's a fairly small space. We ordered the DIY ddukboki which was $25.99 and well worth the price. It was packed with rice cakes, fish cakes, thin glass noodles, ramen, and vegetables. It also cooks fairly quick so as we were eating, the sauce thickened quick and the liquid was drying out. We even turned off the burner since the noodles were getting stuck to the bottom but then the sauce got even thicker since it wasn't getting heated up anymore. It was also really spicy. I was able to handle the spice but beware if you have a low spice tolerance! Plus, there's the heat of the spice and the heat of the temperature combined, so we went through several napkins. We also ordered the cornflake corn dog with half cheese and half sausage ($5.49). This was disappointing. The batter was really thick and there was no cheese pull. I'd rather go to one of the many shops that have been opening up that sell Korean corn dogs. The flavor was also a bit odd so I didn't really like it. I also wanted to try the fried rice that people usually order after the ddukboki but we actually got very full from this and was getting tired of the spice, which can get overwhelming after a while. They didn't ask what level of spice we wanted either so maybe ask the staff about it if you choose to order this. Good spot to check out for Korean food. The menu has a good variety of different dishes to choose from whether you want noodles, rice, dduboki and more. Skip the corn dogs! read more

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I came here for Cheese Pork Cutlet, which taste really good and didn't disappointed me. The cheese inside is melting and flowing and port cutlet is very crispy outside and tender inside. The second thing I love is Boneless Fried Chicken, which surprise me indeed. I thought it would be dry but it actually very juicy and sweet. kimchi Fried Rice was good too. The only normal dish is the fishcake. I went there at Sunday night but it's not really busy at that time. The store is not really big and not much table to sit. But it is a good place hang out with friends though. read more

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The hours say they open at 11am. We've been standing outside from 11-11:25am and nobody is answering the phone nor responding to the knocking at the door. There's someone inside receiving deliveries but why are their hours posted one way and not responding to a customer call??!! Horrible impression and incredibly unprofessional! read more

Fast service and a lot of food! My friend and I stopped by lunch on a weekday and it was pretty empty. We got a few things to share and everything was good. I was particularly craving stew cuz it was cold and their army stew hit just the spot for me. read more

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A small interior with lots of fried options. This place checks off everything on my list. No wait, friendly and helpful staff, seating was not in an inconvenient place, food didn't take long, everything we ordered was tasty. Fish cutlet 5/5 I've been craving fish cutlet, this place did not disappoint. The breading was crispy and soft. A bowl of rice and soup came with my order without having to order a set. The sauces came on the side. Pork cutlet 5/5 good even soft breading as well. Meat wasn't too tough. Cheese dumpling 5/5 better than what I imagined it to be - though they only gave one Kid friendly. Street parking. read more

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Great food! A good variety of Korean food. Clean and delicious. I would recommend the cheese katsu as well. read more

The Basac - Delicious kimchi fried rice! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Came here for a quick lunch while waiting for the car to be fixed at auto shop. Upon entering around 12:30pm, almost every table was filled but my sis and I were lucky to be seated right away. The staff sanitized the table before providing the menu and water. The staff was also super friendly and great with checking up on us during our meal. We ordered the soba set and the pork cutlet set - each $16.95. For the price, the portion sizes were great. Both came with some side dishes of kkakdugi, sweet pickled radish, and picked serrano peppers. The soba was refreshing with the cold dipping sauce on a hot summer day. The tteokboki that came with the pork cutlet set could have been a little spicier, but still good. I'm not a huge pork eater but the tonkatsu here is always crispy and not too oily. *side note - they were having some problems with their fryer shortly after our orders came out and they had to call 911. Nonetheless, the waiters kept all the customers calm and we were all able to finish our food before exiting. I will definitely continue coming to The Basac for my tonkatsu fix - hopefully everything was okay in the kitchen after we left! read more

The Basac - tonkatsu set (top) soba set (bottom) - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Amazing food and amazing service! Omelet fried rice - tasty! Pork cutlet curry set - The pork cutlet was crispy and the curry was flavorful. Steam egg - Delish! Very filling! Definitely will be back! read more

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Had a rough previous night and decided to revisit here. Food was honestly better than expected. The katsu was very well cooked and a good texture. Ramboki was good flavor. The best thing was the corn dog. Service was friendly and fast. It was quiet when I stopped by since it was close to closing time but it was chill. Def would recommend. 4.7/5.0 star experience read more

The Basac - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Came here on a Saturday afternoon originally for the corn dogs but ended up getting other things and loving the food here. Got the: Cheese pork cutlet ($14.95) with curry on the side ($3) Omelette fried rice ($11) Potato corndog with cheese ($6) Squid corndog with cheese ($5.49) I liked everything that was ordered but I could've gone without the omelette fried rice. There was nothing that wow-ing for me to get again. The cheese pork cutlet was delicious especially with the curry in the side and the way the cheese pull came out when I bit into it, YUM. Both the corn dogs were great too, super yummy and crispy! My favorite would be the potato corndog because I love fries and fries are made of potatoes heh. Also gotta get it with cheese because it makes the corndog more tasty! Def difficult to try different flavors with friends because if you split it, you might not be able to get even proportion of the corndog! Ambience is nice! Wasn't too crowded when I arrived but it did get more packed after half an hour or so. Service was as good as it could be as it got busier and server was not be as attentive. Overall great experience. Food was delish and would def come back! read more

The Basac - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Biggest plus of The Basac: the portion sizes. Prices are pretty standard (ranging from 12-19 for entrees). I paid about 15-16 for the donburi bowl I got, but I was really pleasantly surprised with the size of the donburi. It was a ramen bowl's worth of rice topped with a large pork cutlet/egg, seaweed, onions, etc. Comes with the usual sides you'd get at a Korean restaurant, making it a well-rounded fulfilling meal. read more

The Basac - Donburi with pork cutlet & ttekbokki with ramen - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

For the longest time, I avoided this place because I was not the biggest fan of the Korean street food items they served. I've previously had their corndogs and tteokbboki and wasn't a big fan of either to want to come back. Their corndogs are good but definitely on the doughy side and over the years I've realized I don't like tteokbboki in general and theirs was unfortunately not an exception. However, I discovered that they had spicy chicken feet on their menu with a set option including rice balls and steamed eggs for an amazing price. (39$). Their chicken feet are spicy but not unbearable and the rice balls and eggs together make the meal even better (10/10). The chicken feet, surprisingly have a good amount of meat and compared to other places, it isn't just bone. The rice balls, you have to make by yourself which may be fun for some or quite tedious. I usually make the rice balls but my bf prefers to just scoop a large portion and eat it out of his bowl, so there are two ways to enjoy it. The eggs can sometimes come out tasting a little burnt but most times it has not been a problem for me. Recently, I also ventured to try their other items and their udon set (10/10) is amazing. Probably our favorite item on their menu second to the chicken feet. The soup is very clean and simple, hard to mess up. Would definitely recommend coming here for their chicken feet and udon! Their service is amazing and very quick, making my time here very enjoyable. read more

We were craving for pork cutlet and friends recommended us The Basac which is one of their favorite pork cutlets in Flushing. The decor was rusty with industrial & vintage-like furniture and the ambiance is cozy & relaxing. There is a great variety of options on the menu and we had a hard time making up our decisions. We had their Boneless Chicken and Pork Katsu. The food was overall delicious with great portion and we even had the chicken to-go. We love their Pork Katsu, it was well-fried and juicy inside with crispy layer. We would like to visit again for their DIY Ddukbbokki and Corn Dogs, which were also recommended by our friends. read more

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즉석 떡볶이와 튀김 그리고 볶음밥을 먹었는데, 너무 맛있었고 직원분들 너무 친절했어요! 미국의 뉴욕을 오시면 여기 와보시는 걸 추천 드려요! 외국분들이랑 한국분들 호불호가 갈릴수도 있지만, 한국 입맛인 저로 써 추천 드려!

Food was delicious. Good comfort food for Korean bunsik. Got the soba noodles and they were so good. Must try!

The basac is a cool little restaurant with great Korean style pork cutlets. The squid ink hotdog was fab too. The wall sketches are good too and you can doodle a bit if you have a minute. The kimbap looks cool too read more

The Basac - Curry tonkatsu - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I ordered the cheese pork cutlet and two pieces of fried squid. Unfortunately, the fried squid was a bit disappointing; the batter was too thick, and I could barely taste the squid. On a positive note, the cheese pork cutlet came with a tasty soup. While the cheese katsu itself tasted good, I think next time i'll dine in for an even better experience. The dressing for the little cabbage salad was incredibly tasty; I wish I could buy a lot of it for home. Lol read more

The Basac - Cheese pork cutlet - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Boneless Fried Chicken (Sweet Garlic Sauce): The chicken was very crispy - the crust was like a shell. Overall, the dish reminded us of General Tso's chicken, from the flavor to the texture. Plain Corndog with Cheese: The breading was thick and there was no sugar on the crust. read more

The Basac - Plain Corndogs, Boneless Boneless Fried Chicken - Sweet Garlic Sauce (Large) - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Taste good. Pork cutlets. Recommended Can also get some boneless chicken Yes pork cutlets and boneless chicken read more

The Basac - Cheese pork cutlets taste good - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

이제부터 내 인생 돈까스집 im definitely coming here again!! My recommendation will be fish katsu and shrimp katsu. But if you like cheese, cheese katsu will be the one for you! read more

The Basac - Cheese Katsu - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Best Katsu in the area! Great Korean style fried food and they also have a good tteokbokki as well. Highly recommend if you're craving katsu and fried foods. read more

The Basac - Tonkatsu Set Menu - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

It's so delicious. Pork cutlet is really good. Gimbap is also delicious. The store is very clean, too read more

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Sadly, there isn't any shops that sells korean corn dogs in my borough (Brooklyn). I have not found one in Manhattan, but this was the one that popped up (and it was in Queens). We ordered the half sausage half cheese corn dog with potato. It was very delicious - crunchy, cheesy and savory. The corn dog felt a bit bready though. It didn't taste fully like the ones we tried in Korea, but it was still delicious. Staff was very friendly and nice. We didn't eat here, but there is indoor and outdoor dining. read more

The Basac - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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