Came here for a few cocktails yesterday after having brunch nearby. Bloody Mary's were strong and well made. My blood orange Mimosa was tasty and strong. Their yard space is so welcoming and laid back. It was a lovely place for afternoon cocktails. They get a solid 4 stars for the yard, good drinks and friendly service. I will have to come back to try the food. read more

Don't quite understand what the hype is about. Came in for a late lunch on a Saturday. We waited 30 minutes for our food. The bibimbap and the burger with kimchi were mediocre and totally overpriced for the portion and taste. read more

The Good Fork Pub - Bibimbap - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A Korean-American Fusion restaurant, it's consistently a great brunch in Red Hook. Made a reservation and was seated right away for our table of 6. We were seated outdoors in their adorable garden, loved it on a nice warm day. Shared the Chicken and Waffles and Huevos Rancheros with Chilaquiles with the BF. The chicken is perfectly fried and the waffles is light and fluffy - topped with a spiced maple syrup makes for a great mix of sweet and savory. And the chilaquiles were on point, the best kind of Huevos Ranchheros (and chilaquiles) I've had in a while. I've also had the steak and eggs and dumplings in the past, all delicious! It's a pretty small place, so if you're coming with a larger group, definitely would recommend a reservation! read more

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My friends that live out on Brooklyn took me to this place about a year ago. Very small, quaint place that probably seats around 30 people at most. Since it is located in Brooklyn, taking a cab ride out from Manhattan probably isn't the best of ideas. It could cost you anywhere from $20 - $30, so hopefully you're renting, taking locale transpo or you have friends that drive. And of course if you live there, nevermind, he he he. (I am merely the occasional NY traveller). Pretty easily overlooked, I missed it twice when I drove there in my rental. Everything on the menu from the kimchee rice to the steak and eggs is very good, but most people come out to try a certain item; the dumplings, which are awesome. My friends told me they were featured on a Food Network show, but I never saw it...but after trying them, they are really good. Prices...when I go to NYC, I'm already expecting to spend $$$, and the Good Fork is no different. Dinner for my two friends and I ended up being about $145, but that included drinks, our entrees, dessert, and of course, the dumplings. The waitstaff is great there. They went through the entire menu for me and described what their favorites to me because I was pretty indecisive about what I wanted to get. I would definitely go back, and I would definitely recommend to a friend.... read more

+++ Highlight of my meal was roasted butternut squash. I am a card carrying member and president of the anti-squash association, but I cannot deny the greatness of this dish (although the wife was unimpressed) ++ They close at 10:30, we were seated at 10:16 and got full service This is a great way to get the famed key lime pie from down the street (#twobirdswithonestone) Blood orange margarita is worth the price of admission, when else are you going to get that in life + Korean steak left a lot to be desired - Distance; Red Hook is so far out, even if you do have a car. The food here is good, but I don't think it's worth the trip, unless you're already in the neighborhood. TIPS: - EVERYBODY recommends the dumplings. I was just too full to try them. I do not regret me squash decision, but I simply didn't have space for another app. I guess I have to wait until I'm in the neighborhood again I do hate long soliloquies on Yelp reviews, but I must say I bee trying to go to Good Fork for a number of years. This was one of my absolute must-do/cannot wait to try, but I didn't want to travel all the way out to red hook to do it. With that said, my expectations were extremely high, and this is a positive, well run, good food establishment. I think I was waiting for much more than I received, hence the low rating read more

A really good & creative, inspired menu. Recommended by our friends with whom we dined. Pleasantly surprised by the interior, considering the location & exterior. Very enjoyable & definitely recommended read more

The Good Fork Pub - Blood orange margarita- yum! - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Yelped for something near IKEA for brunch--The Good Fork sounded like a good idea with raving reviews...with a caveat. We arrived on Saturday afternoon to a nearly vacant restaurant. I am aware of the outdoor seating in the back. We sat at one of the two cozy tables by the front entrance. Service could've been more attentive as other parties who arrived later than us were seated, offered water, and placed orders before us. Pork Belly Hash $12 -My fiancé enjoyed the hash, but was lacking pork belly. I'd say there might've been 2 pieces of sliced pork belly diced into little cubes. The pork belly consisted of mainly skin and fat. If it weren't for the two sunny side eggs, she would've been still hungry after eating the dish. Bibimbop $16 - Portions were also small as I recall 4-5 small slices of skirt steak in the bowl. Skirt steak was flavorful, just wish there was more. The spicy gochogang sauce wasn't too spicy but was necessary to complete the bibimbop. Folks that often eat Korean authentic bibimbop will be disappointed. Dumplings $10 - Overly cooked and nothing outstanding. The dipping sauce was very rich and overwhelmed the dumplings. At $2 a piece, the pork and chive dumplings were overpriced. These dumplings come nowhere near the $1 dumplings you get in Chinatown. I would not recommend this dish. Overall just an average experience and will not be coming back when in the area. read more

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My earlier review was mistakenly posted to this restaurant- i realized that it was Hope and Anchor that I had been to. Ooops! so the update below: I enjoyed an afternoon brunch 2 weekends ago, in the Good Fork's cute outside patio. The restaurant was half empty, which was a complete surprise, but worked to our advantage as we got prime seats outside. The Menu consists of a mish-mash of heavily Korean and standard American and the surprise Mexican brunch dishes, e.g., bibimbap, followed by chicken and waffles, followed by Chilaquiles a la, ranchero. I opted for the Mexican theme and was very satisfied with the dish - 2 eggs, black beans, smothered by a very tasty portion of chilaquiles in a ranchero sauce. Decent price point for quality. Will be back! read more

Pretty restaurant with cozy atmosphere. The food is OK. Not great. I think it's overpriced. Especially the wine/drinks. Good service though. Doesn't deserve more than 3 stars at that price. read more

Mad props to Irene Y. for recommending this place =D It's totally out in the middle of nowhere (ie. Red Hook), but absolutely worth the journey out there. The dumplings were FANTASTIC and not at all what you'd expect upon first glance - tender meat and flavor that really stood out. I've had literally hundreds of Chinese dumplings from several places in Manhattan Chinatown, SF Chinatown, etc. and though tasty, they just don't quite compare. The Korean Steak and Eggs was also crazy delicious, namely the steak =D Grilled to perfection and so rare and goooooooood! Service was exceptional, ambiance is indeed romantic, and I'd also recommend Good Fork for a great date venue. Ahh dumplings + steak = mad win! read more

Overall i feel like it's average. It's a interesting fusion kind of place of Korean cuisine with western meals. Had no wait so was able to get a table but they were a bit non helpful with our group and felt rushed. I've heard good things about the meals but i feel that their time has passed and have since didn't focus on the details of their food. The bimbibop rice was undercooked but the steak and greens were fresh and was flavorful. The omlette with goat cheese was standard fare. Dumplings interiors were delicious but the skins were overcooked and charred with a burnt taste. Hopefully they'll get back to the details. read more

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Good Fork is the perfect neighborhood restaurant, and I wish I lived around the corner. Great comfort foods, excellent bar, welcoming staff, and cozy ambience. Been here many times in the last few yrs, and taken lots of people to try it out, to mostly great acclaim (including my very finicky folks). Their menu changes seasonally, and there are usually specials. A constant is my favorite entree, the Korean steak and eggs, where the skirt steak has an incredible marinade and is immensely tender and flavorful. Other highlights include the steamed mussels, burger, shrimp-scallion pancakes, potato-parsnip mash, dumplings, and onion rings. The latter are the best I've ever had, big onion rings married to a tempura batter shell that's crisp, light, and adheres to the rings. Most other entrees and appetizers I've tried were good, and can't remember ever having anything I didn't at least like. The dumplings gained notoriety after a Food Network feature and I would note that they're well-made, with delicate skin and lightly pan-fried for a slight crisp. I've grown up eating all sorts of Asian dumplings so to put them in perspective, they're pretty good, but not absolutely amazing. The cozy bar turns out some excellent cocktails; never syrupy sweet or overly strong, they're a perfect blend of the components. Desserts menu also changes seasonally, are usually quite good, and they introduced me to the lovely key lime pie from Steve's in Red Hook.. read more

We went for a romantic dinner here a month ago and had the best experience! The patio outside is amazing, it really felt like we were at a tropical destination. We started with really fresh and well made cocktails, followed by the dumplings and Seafood scallion pancake. Both of these apps were so good I could have eaten them all day long! For our entrees we had the Korean steak and eggs, that had the most amazing sauce and the duck, also delicious. I was so stuffed I could barely eat dessert, but I got the chocolate pudding anyway and it was well worth it. I give this place a solid 4.5 stars. My only complaint was my duck was a really small portion. It looked big because it was on the bone, but I only got 2 decent sized bites total and it was finished, for that price I felt there should have been more meat. read more

The Good Fork Pub - The Good Folk Old fashioned and a drink special I can't remember the name of - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love cooking and am kind of a food snob. I'm always disappointed when I go out to eat and think "well, I could have had a better meal at home." Honestly, this place gave me the best meal that I can remember in months. My husb and I are pescatarians and this place had great options. We got the Hake entree and the tofu replacement for the steak/kimchee rice cake/egg entree. Shrimp rangoons for appetizer. Everything was so flavorful. The flavors were exciting and balanced- fresh and rich and delicate all at once. For drinks we had the old fashioned and the blood orange margarita. Both really flavorful and interesting takes on a classic. The atmosphere is very cool and funky too. If you wanna go somewhere cute and cozy- this is the place. Thumbs up! read more

Came here on a late Friday night for dinner on a whim and so glad we did! Ambience is cozy and laid back. Service was great and food was fantastic. I loved my steak and eggs dish. Marinade/flavor of the steak was delicious. The salad addition of greens, apple slices, and dressing was a really nice touch. The fried kimchi cake was good but would've liked more of the spicy kimchi flavor as I'm a huge fan of kimchi. Actually kimchi cabbage inside would be better or a kimchi fried rice. But overall I definitely recommend this! The lamb ragu pasta dish was also really good! One of my friends doesn't eat dairy nor meat. The staff was so accommodating and the chef made him a special pasta dish w eggplant, crispy tofu and other ingredients. She even came out and explained the dish she made and was more than happy to make something else if he didn't like it. Wish we remembered the chef's name because she's awesome! Of course we finished our meal w Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie! And the whipped cream was good too! Highly recommend The Good Fork and looking forward to come back soon! read more

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Came here for brunch and was pleasantly surprised with a very cute and intimate back garden. I ordered the Korean fried chicken which was good and the biscuit that came with it was warm and flaky. I also had a bite of the bibimbap which was a nice take on the traditional Korean bibimbap. read more

The Good Fork Pub - Korean Fried Chicken - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I will admit, I am quite please with my choice of a restaurant for brunch today (if no one else, who but you will give yourself a compliment). Cozy, little place almost at the end of Van Brunt. Seems quite small but I do believe there is some outside sitting - I didn't make it all the way back there since I landed right at the bar (I promise you, I am not an alcoholic). Bloody Mary was definitely different than I'm used to - quite pickley and not overly spicy but very enjoyable. I was feeling greedy and got the pork belly tostada as well as the pork dumplings (no I did not finish these by myself and did take them home, ha!) both were quite delicious! Loved the pork belly - simply perfect! dumplings were very yummy too. Glad I tried it! read more

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The atmosphere is very nice and the food is good but the quantity is a little too small.... or their plates are too big! That was so weird to see so much space on the plates! read more

The Good Fork Pub - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great breakfast sandwiches, original flavors, nice staff, a little pricy thought. Found this little gem while waiting for our ship Queen Mary to embark. read more

Four stars for the quality of the food and care they take preparing the dishes. You can tell that whoever owns this place is very passionate about food and loves what they do. We came for breakfast a few times and it was so delicious. Yummy and satisfying! My only critique would be the cleanliness. Some forks/plates were dirty and the decor seemed a bit dusty. They are also a little slow..we waited 35-40 minutes for food. Worth the wait though, we will be back! read more

This place is great. You saved our lives and our stomachs. We are already planning on coming back after this trip.

Had such high expectations for this place given that it's Korean owned. If you have fried chicken on the menu, it better be really good fried chicken. Unfortunately it came undercooked, bland and literally had no flavour. Could have gone without the gochujang butter that literally just tasted like regular butter with an orange tint. The biscuit was the only flavourful thing on that plate. Service was not impressive. At least 3 waiters came by asking us the same thing within a few min from each other. We had to wait over 40min to get our food and had not ordered any drinks. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. Will not be coming back. read more

Came for brunch with my husband and brother recently on our way to ikea and fairway. Such a cute restaurant with a cozy home vibe. The service was very good and everything we ordered was good. I had the bibimbop - I don't eat steak so I told them I didn't want this and they offered to make it with tofu which was very nice and the dish came out great with the tofu. It's nice to go to a place that is so accommodating. We also got a bibimbop made with steak and then the 2 eggs breakfast with bacon. Everyone liked their food and we would come back again! read more

The Good Fork Pub - Bibimbop with tofu instead of steak - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The patio out back is awesome. Good vibes. The dumplings were great. The sweet and sour pork ribs were amazing. But the Chinese sausage corn bread was dry and frankly.... very disappointing. But.... we had a great night nonetheless. read more

This is a gem hidden in the Red Hook neighborhood. We went on a Tuesday night and the place was not crowded, no wait and table was ready for 5. The staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu. The menu is Korean and American fusion which is something new. We had the steak and eggs, dumplings, burger and fries, seafood stew, Korean pork, and pumpkin soup. Everything was good and not salty, just enough to kickstart your palette. The food arrived in less than 20 minutes. The chiefs are awesome and talented. read more

Was our first time to The Good Fork today - was fascinated with the design and architecture of the place - from Manhattan, perhaps, sometimes we are frowned upon for venturing out to the outer Boroughs .... long and short -- our best friends were celebrating their renewal of vows - they picked the place , and all was great- amazing food , amazing decor , staff was great, although a bit apprehensive at first because we were a big party ..... joe was especially gracious, dealing with a party of 12 --- what was disgusting at the end of the experience was Husein , horrible behavior ---- while walking out - in the corner of my eye, I saw this guy, who I think was the bus boy , mocking me and, and making fun of - not sure me, or the party I was with -- perhaps homophobic, perhaps manhattan- phobic , perhaps afraid of gentrification, one of the most amazing experiences of my life, ruined by the guy from the kitchen in some bad sweater , afraid of "the loud" guy at the table. "Non_locals beware , LGBT , From Manhattan, not from Williamsburg , You may not be welcome , cause the guy in the bad sweater will make you feel unwelcome if you don't fit in his "little box" As the ideal guest. Makes me very sad that one sour apple rained on what was meant to be a beautiful day. Thanks so much Husein - I hope you feel better about yourself tonight ...... while you may think you are "funny " or you think you are "cool" I got news for you dude .... because of YOU and YOU ALONE , I Will NEVER come back THE GOOD FORK..... congratulations on being the "cool" dude that cost the business YOU get paid by loosing customers .... Well Done !! read more

We had reservations at 7:30. When we arrived on time the hostess told us the wait would be 10 minutes, and then kept us waiting for one hour to be seated. After our dinner order was taken we again waited over one hour - for hamburgers!!! The waiter, while pleasant, never apologized for the wait, which made it seem like waiting that long must be common. The environment is nice, but the food, while fairly good, is overpriced, and the wait times were absurd. read more

Reason #36 to love Brooklyn- The Good Fork If there is one thing I would change about The Good Fork, it would be to have smaller forks. If we used smaller utensils it would be more difficult to shove food in our mouths. We'd take smaller bites, nibble, and maybe savor the flavors more. By eating with a smaller fork, I'd hope my meal would last twice as long. A small fork would be a good fork. I forgive The Good Fork for having standard sized utensils. That's normal. I'll even forgive them for their "award winning dumplings". I'm sorry but beating out Bobby does not make you the best. I liked the wrapper and the perfect crescent shape but I wasn't convinced with the pork and chive filling or the sauce. I enjoy frozen gyoza better and nothing can beat my California potstickers. Mandoo? Just mandon't at The Good Fork. One of the salad items fresh off the farm may be a better choice for an appetizer. As for entrees, The Good Fork really excelled. I chose the special of the day to compare to Bar Modern (totally fair!) and while The Good Fork did not have the magical wow factor of beet soup, the diver scallops screamed out *tada!* and tasted far better. The scallops were of good size, perfectly pan seared (let's say caramelization together), swimming in mushroom truffle oil and resting on a bed of pureed peas. It was dotted with a fava bean and decorated with a thin fresh potato chip. How's that for gourmet factor? It was hard to say which dish was the best. It's safe to say whether you get seafood, pork, poultry or any other type of meat/veg you will not be disappointed. They're all good in their own special way. The bacon wrapped pork tenderloin was accompanied with rich buttery grits. The greens were nicely reduced and for kicks it came with stewed apples which were so spicy and pungent it gave us sour faces. Definitely innovative. The tender cod was also on a puree with sugar snap peas. It was an ample serving with an outer layer that rivaled the scallops. The key to eating the cod was to layer it with the candied meyer lemon pieces. I'll just go ahead and say it. O-M-G. The Good Fork is such a good find. Every day sissypoo passes by The Good Fork on the bus ride home. It was a nice treat to be able to actually stop and enjoy what Red Hook has to offer. The restaurant is small and quaint with intimate seating and a nice garden out back. We sat in the middle room in what felt like grandma's house. The decor is old fashioned and we even sat next to an antique record player. The dessert menu looked promising but with an ice cream parlor across the street I was adamant on moseying on over. But if you ever feel compelled to finish off your meal at The Good Fork... the caramel tea flan sure looks scrumptious. read more

If I could give 0 Stars on Yelp I would!!!!!! It is hardly even remotely good enough to be called FUSION food! WARNING: DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU KNOW WHAT REAL KOREAN FOOD TASTES LIKE!!! Ordered: Crab Cake (which is supposedly very very good, every bite a piece of crab meat - Reality not sooo much people. I can get more crab taste from imitation crab than this Bullsh!t! Korean Style Steak and Eggs with Kimchee fried rice: Think watered down Korean Bulgogi and raw undercooked friend rice, the Beef was so chewy I swear I chewed on one piece of meat for 20 minutes.... Fail! The place may be cozy and have ok wait staff and be in the NY times but its not worth the trip or the hype! Overall score: EXTREME FAILURE! OVER-RATED AND PRICEY read more

Good Fork refuses to joke around when it comes to dumplings, apparently. Made a destination-length bike ride to get here. Hunkered down, FAMISHED and ready to scarf plates of Korean food. The dumplings, while a bit pricey at $9, were perhaps the finest I have ever tasted. The wrapping was so thin, the filling so fresh, and the sauce so choice. I followed it up with some sliced steak over Kimchi rice and a fried egg on top. This was not a night devoted to my heart health, but what it was was deliciously medium rare steak on top of lightly spicy kimchi rice, a salad, and a perfectly cooked fried egg. The whole meal was really excellent, and the back porch/room was very cozy for late night diners like ourselves. I will go back and back and back. read more

I was ungainly on the sidewalk and my feet were frozen*, so walking into the warmth of The Good Fork was a welcome relief. The space is small, but it doesn't feel cramped - it feels cozy and homey and with the curved wooden ceiling, kinda like the inside of a boat. When we arrived, they told us that it'd be a 30 min wait. So my friend said we'd go get a drink and then come back, which was countered by the host asking her for her number and said he'd call us when the table was free. A drink later, we came back and were promptly seated. Now, I don't eat pork, so those "winning" pork dumplings were not something I was interested in. I opted instead for the brussels sprout salad with poached egg, followed by the mussels. I have never had a salad that was so richly satisfying. The roasted brussels sprouts were perfectly caramelized, the caesar dressing was flavorful, not heavy and the egg was perfectly poached, so when you poked the yolk and let the creaminess mix with the rest of the flavors - wow. I want this salad again. Stat! The mussels were smoky, perfectly cooked and the garlic toast was great for dipping into the jus (although I wish there was more than one). For dessert - chocolate bread pudding with vanilla ice-cream. *moment of silent remembrance* All in all, a lovely satisfying meal, perfect for a cold winters night, especially if you aren't dressed appropriately. I'm a fan! *My shoes, while cute, were stupidly inappropriate for a snow-covered sidewalk in Red Hook. read more

Getting to Red Hook is no easy feat. It's quite a ways away from my humble abode but every time I sit down for dinner at The Good Fork, it's well worth it. The burger is to die for--preceded by the dumplings which are out of this world and the scallion pancake. The staff treats you like family and they know just the seat for me--in the back by the patio. The decor makes your feel like you're at home and who doesn't love that?! read more

We had dinner here on the night they were filming an episode of Mob Wives so we couldn't see what the back patio area looked like but I loved the interior, it was charming in a rustic chic kind of way. We scored a seat at the front by the window and it was perfect because I got to sit next to my date in a cute nook. While perusing through the menu, it became evident that this is a Korean-American fusion restaurant, which was cool to see (I'm always happy to see kimchi on any menu). We had the Beet Salad, Tofu and Eggs (instead of Steak) and Green Beans with Parsley Pesto. The Beet Salad was phenomenal, I loved the crunchy texture of whatever it was they garnished with on top, in contrast with texture of the soft beets. It was perfect, probably the best rendition of beets I've ever had. The tofu was fine but it wasn't memorable. I wasn't a fan of the tofu/egg combo. The textures of both were a little too similar, creating a monotonous dish that lacked any kind of keen distinction between either ingredient. The Green Beans, meh.. I thought it lacked flavor and was a little under seasoned. read more

The Good Fork is FANTASTIC. I probably ordered way more than was good for me. I was utterly famished by the time I made it over there, after I got off work around 9:45pm. The place was still full, so props to them. I hate walking into good restaurants that are empty just because it's late, and the obscurity of the Good Fork shows it doesn't have to be the case. I love the atmosphere, full of locals I recognize, très Brooklyn. I love that they try to incorporate Added Value (Red Hook Community Farm) produce into their menu when they can. For starters, I had the pork and chive dumplings. They were good - thin, chewy skins, well-seasoned filling and rich dark dipping sauce, but I think reading the other Yelp reviewers hyped them up a little too much to me. Nonetheless, good. I tasted my companion's fish and chips, and I loved the spicy jicama salad on the side. The spicy dressing mixed with the tartar sauce on the plate and it was VERY YUMMY. For mains, I got the Steak and Eggs, Korean-Style. I really liked it! The kimchee rice was good, and the steak was cooked as ordered. I LOVE runny egg on things, so that probably put it over the edge for me. The linguine I tasted was good as well. I liked the full-starchy crispness of the shrimp-scallion pancakes, as well. Dessert was chocolate bread pudding - surprisingly light and not too rich and good for summer. Warning: There are golden raisins in it, so if you don't like raisins in stuff, I'd choose another option. There was also some yummy chamomile grappa to be had. My only small complaint would be that some of the food took a little waiting to come out. It was delicious, and I wasn't in a rush, so it was no matter for me. The servers were polite and attentive. All this food cost me $90, including tip. C'est bon! read more

We had the wrong address and walked into the wrong store front at first. I assumed it was right since there was a huge poster of a fork in the back of the place! Thank goodness it dawned on us that this was in fact, not the Good Fork. Fast forward 5 minutes and 2 blocks later, we were finally situated in the right place. The wait can be long so be make sure to make reservations. If you can find room at the bar, meals and drinks can be served there. We were walk ins and our wait was about an hour on a Sunday night. Even though the wait was substantial, the time passed by quickly and we were seated. Since we had time to look over the menu, we knew what we wanted and our stomachs were hungry. We ordered almost every single appetizer (minus one) from the menu so this review is going to be very detailed on the starter menu. The one entree we had was the steak and eggs korean style. To start our 27 course meal, the diver scallops were cooked perfectly with balsamic sauce and roasted asparagus. It was delicious but it was mentioned that there wasn't much Korean influence. The same goes for the rest of the appetizers (roasted beet salad, corn dusted deep fried oysters, coconut flavored mussels, shrimp cakes, and lastly, pork filled dumplings) Yes, I did mention we ordered almost the entire starter menu. I noticed asian influences (pork dumplings!) but not as much blatant Korean tastes in any of the dishes. However, it was in full force in the steak and eggs with strip steak, kimchee rice and fried egg on top. It passed me to my table on my way to the restroom and the waiter made me aware that it was MY dish.... I almost did a 180 and went back to the table. No sense in waiting for the single bathroom when there was a hearty dish heading to your table! It was absolutely the most tastiest thing we had this evening. The steak was juicy and tender and the kimchee flavor was not too strong but present in the soft rice. The tastes combined well together and it was the climatic end to a great meal. Unfortunately, due to all the food, we weren't able to try any of the desserts but they all sounded great. I will definitely be back for the steak and eggs and dessert. One needs to be strategic when ordering at a place like The Good Fork! read more

There we were, me and my man lounging on the couch last Saturday when Bobby Flay's Throwdown featured Good Fork's owner, Sohui Kim, as the Dumpling Maven. I turned to Mark. "Want to try the Good Fork?" He shrugged, "Sure. How far is Red Hook?" Yeah, um, we don't get off the island much. Turns out it's about a 90-minute walk from the Manhattan side of Brooklyn Bridge. Despite the trek, we arrived early enough to get our names on a short waiting list. Ben Schneider, Sohui's husband, is evidently a man of many talents, as he designed and built most of the restaurant's tiny interior. He somehow managed to squeeze two-tops, four-tops and even a four-seater bar into a 500 square foot space. Thanks to high ceilings and simple prints against the exposed brick wall, the place seems less cramped than it does cozy. Seating is comfortable and low, and overhead lights are diffused cleverly under glass brick. After a quick fifteen minute wait, we settled in to enjoy ourselves. They have fantastic beer on tap. Mark tried the Allagash Cream Ale and raved about it, deservedly so. I opted for a glass of cabernet. The wine's strong berry flavors ended up pairing quite well with my dinner choices, though, so I was happy stealing a sip or two from Mark's exceptional brew. For his appetizer, Mark chose the steamed mussels in a coconut milk and white wine reduction. The mussels were perfectly prepared -- meaty without a hint of overcooked chewiness. Of course, after FoodNetwork's show, I had no choice but to request the pork & chive dumplings for myself. The dumplings' filling provided great balance with the translucent dough that maintained its shape, even after dipping. The sauce was incredible -- warm flavor washed with a deep tang of soy sauce & sesame. I now know why FoodNetwork featured these tasty bites! I was barely finished savoring my dumplings when the entrees claimed our attention. My seared duck arrived sliced and fanned out over a bed of french lentils and red wine drizzle. Mark's korean-style steak and eggs looked just as fresh and inviting; his egg was overeasy and still steaming, the short ribs literally dripped with flavor. After a small mixup with our dessert order, Mark and I shared some blueberry panna cotta. The slight tang of whole milk complemented the blueberry compote well. It managed both to cleanse the palate and satisfy that sweet craving I get after a generously savory meal. We finally called it a night and headed home happy. Thanks, Good Fork! We'll be back. read more

Alright, so I'm really, really behind in writing reviews and sharing my daily happenings of the week. I had seen the 'Dumplings" episode of "Throwdown with Booby Flay" and it featured Sohui Kim of The Good Fork. As a Korean-American, the dumplings were superb. The skin was really thin (which is a sign of a good skin). The filling was mouthwatering and delish. The only drawback that I can really say about them is that there were so few on a plate. I'm just used to having a huge plate full. Six and a half of us went for an early (meaning we walked into the door as soon as they opened at 5:30pm) dinner on a lazy Saturday afternoon. *Note: the half is our friend's 8-month old baby boy. Having grown up eating and enjoying the authentic Korean dishes, I've always been skeptical about "fusion" dishes using Korean dishes or Korean dishes that have been altered for the American palate. However, I've got to admit, I didn't mind the food here at all. The Steak and Eggs "Korean Style" was awesome. The Roasted Chicken (my entree) while simple was a better version of the rotisserie chicken you will find in Flushing along Northern Blvd. My girlfriend had the spare ribs which wasn't vietnamese enough. Check this place out, then go again and again. read more

The Good Fork is worth taking the trip to Red Hook! The atmosphere is very kitchy but cute, especially in outside in the summertime. I can't get enough of the cornmeal crusted oysters and always end up ordering more. I just wish they were either cheaper or you strike a deal for ordering so many. For an entree the steak and eggs Korean style is the way to go, this coming from a reformed vegetarian. Salmon and pappardelle were also yummy. When you go here for dinner, just be sure to have the number of a car service in your pocket for the way home. I like to wander over to the Good Fork after watching the sunset over Lady Liberty. It makes for a beautiful Brooklyn evening. read more

Want to know how to get kids (or adults) to eat their vegetables? Especially dark leafy greens? Serve them with bacon and pork -- Good Fork style -- and they'll be gobbling them up. I had to come down to Red Hook after watching the dumpling throwdown with Bobby Flay. We ordered the winning pork and chive dumplings and crabcake as appetizers. The dumplings were juicy and delicious and very much reminded me the dumplings that my mother used to make. The crabcake was mostly crabmeat and not filler. Delicious! But what really shined in the meal was the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with kale. Seriously, one of the best meals of my life. The bacon was smoky perfection and brought out the full pork essence of the tenderloin. The meat was so juicy and moist. And the kale was just incredible! Wonderful romantic little date place, especially if you're lucky and get one of the two cozy curved booth seating by the windows. read more

S is for Slow. L is for Low speed. O is for "Oh, our food is finally here" W is for "Well, it's pretty tasty, but honestly?! $13 for 4 chunks of 'grilled' watermelon that, I'm almost sure, had seen no heat? WTF! ...sauce was delicious, though." What does that spell? read more