Portions are massive. It's nice to see portions that are large enough to be shared. It's a big restaurant. Quiet when I came. Solo diners eating there. The lack of diverse banchan was surprising. Only served radish and kimchi. Service was fine. Staff doesn't bother you. I liked it. I plan on visiting again to try the rest of the menu. read more

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This place would've easily been a five-star spot if it weren't for the lack of banchan served before the meal. Maybe it was because we came toward the end of the evening, but they only offered two--daikon and regular kimchi. Both were decent, but a better balance with options like potatoes, tofu, or bean sprouts would've really opened up the meal. That said, the pork and the short rib stew were both delicious and definitely the highlights. BB read more

Came on Thursday night, make sure to call in advance for large groups. Big fan of all the dishes we ordered but would skip on the jeyuk bokkeum next time, it was a big small to share. Loved the banchan, the radish kimchi is done very nice. Standouts were haenae tang, galbi tang, bossam. Service was very great! Would definitely come again if in the area for a more affordable option than the famous k-town spots. read more

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the tuna rice ball was prob the best thing we got. Dishes are a bit small compared to the price point but still yummy. I recommend making a reservation because it gets packed around dinner time. Especially on a hot summer day and everyone is just trying to get a bowl of cold noodles. read more

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4 stars for dine in also. It's a small, casual, unassuming spot. Service isn't great - our server clearly was in a bad mood and seemed very unhappy every time he came over. The food was ok - I got the braised oxtail, which was fine, and my husband got the lunch special (available until 5pm!) of Galbi and soon dobu (the galbi was decent and more tender than when I got delivery). Though not sure I'd return. read more

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Service: 4.6/5 Food: 3.7/5 Price: $30-$60 Pocha-esque restaurant with lots of tables + space. Good for conversation, it's not noisy at all. Not that dark in the day time. Classic Korean dishes that are good, not great. Good service- brought us bowls to share without us asking + packed our leftovers for us. Gives refills on the banchan. What I Ordered: - Kimchi: little spicy, fresh + crunchy, not funky (preferred) - Seafood Pancake: dough-y, not much toppings - Myeongdong Kalguksu: mild soup, comforting, fresh veggies, huge bowl + portion - Spicy Pork Bibimbap: sweet + not very spicy pork (preferred), good mix of veggies + flavor, greasy read more

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Kimchi jjigae had really great spicy flavor, and I especially enjoyed the chunks of meat in the stew. Kalguksu was incredibly large, and was the perfect comforting dish on a cold day. Super cute atmosphere with lights and polaroids, and waiters were very attentive at refilling the banchan. read more

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Very cheap, decent food. Seems like a family run business, they got their system down. Got the tteokbokki - looked like a small portion but was very filling. My husband got the dumpling soup with rice cake - this was delicious. Very hearty and filling. read more

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We were supposed to go to a different Korean place, but then we found this one and it was a good surprise and glad we ended up trying it. Really good Korean food great hospitality from the servers. We got the seafood, egg, pancake, with some beef stew which was delicious deliciously, sweet and so tender and juicy. Then we got some cheesy type spicy ttopok (I forgot how to spell it), chapchae, and a lot of other things I really don't know how to spell because I could look on Google, but I'm trying my best on my own... Lol. Great food all around and we got a lot and I will definitely come back again. read more

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We are looking for a hearty meal that reminds us of nice Korean aunty's cooking. And we stumbled upon this gem in midtown. The food reminded me of the meals that I had in Korea. Delicious, filling and heartwarming! We ordered: Bibim Naengmyu (Cold noodles) Bossam (This dish consists of a broth made by slowing boiling slowly braising seasoned meat) (don't forget to wrap it with napa cabbage) Bulgogi Stone Hotpot Bibimbab Even though, I really enjoyed the food. It was quite pricey. But you know what they say good things come with a price. read more

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Food is great here, and would recommend for a night out with friends! The place was buzzing with activity even on a Monday night (there were even people waiting outside in the cold for a table!) I enjoyed their noodle soup and the meat dishes. Banchan is just radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi. read more

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We came by Tosokchon for a late weekend lunch (around 2pm) -- the place was still bustling and practically full, but our party of 2 was still able to get seated roughly immediately. It's very lively inside and a bit loud (but not too hard to talk). We ordered the spicy pork hot pot bibimbap and the galbi tang to share; both were very delicious. The bibimbap looked really spicy and heavy, but fortunately it was neither -- the pork was cooked nicely without being too oily or salty, and the dish was nicely balanced with the fluffy rice, egg, and various veggies. The galbi tang was also great. The broth was clear and fragrant, and I love how rich the beef aroma came through in the soup. The beef itself was very tender and flavourful, and the radish and egg were yummy, too. Overall portion size was pretty large, which might explain the higher prices than expected. I think it's still worth it on balance though, and would very much want to come back to try some of their other dishes. read more

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price - $75 including tax and tip food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 i got the tteokbokki, bulgogi bibimbap, and japchae this tosokchon! my fav was definitely the bulgogi bibimbap especially since i got it on a cold winter day. the tteokbokki wasnt too spicy which was really good imo. the japchae wasnt too oily so i really like this as well. they also gave a bunch of banchans which i love at every korean restaurant! check out tosokchon when you get a chance for a casual meal! read more

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Decent! One of the few super late night spots. The place to get your Korean fixings after a long night out. Server was very kind!

LOVED this authentic Korean spot for cozy, delicious food. We got the yukhoe bibim naengmyeon & rose tteokbokki which were both insanely good. The cold noodles & the tteokbokki were chewy in the best way, both coated in lightly rich & flavorful sauces. The kimchi was also so tasty - some of the best kimchi I've had! I will say everyone around us got stews so I'm 1000% getting that next because it looked & smelled incredible. read more

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Decent korean food that usually do not have a long waitlist. This place is a great for crowd pleasing as they have variation of traditional bbq or soup dishes like the samyetang, galbi tang, or bulgogi. The seating set up is also nice and spacious - bonchon: simple kimchis - Samyetang was good, but lacking the ginseng flavor especially since it's one of the more premium soup dishes. - spicy pork is decent, might have gotten an overcooked version read more

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Came here after playing tennis and the cold bibim naengmyun was hitting Seafood pancake and bossam were also great. Lots of banchan options and all were yummy. Definitely would come back! Good service and decent seating read more

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Long wait (20 min beyond the range when joining waitlist), and food was good but nothing memorable

Came by for a late Thursday evening snack with a party of 10, and we were seated right away. The tteokboki was pretty solid, wish there were more fish cakes. The seafood pancake surprised me. Usually I find the pancakes to be too oily and the batter is too dense, but I thought that the pancake had a nice chew and wasn't too oily. They have a pretty extensive menu, so there's something for everyone. The dishes we ordered didn't particularly stand out to me, but seems like a very solid option that isn't too busy. read more

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We came here late at night on a cold evening, hungry, tired, and just wanting something comforting. This place really delivered. We ordered the chicken feet, soondae soup, and beef tartare bibimbap, and everything hit the spot. The only downside was the rice, which was packed together pretty tightly into one solid piece, but overall the food was really satisfying. read more

Came here for dinner on a Thursday around 5:30 and we were able to get a table with no wait. Ordered a couple of bulgogis, some soups, and the rabbeoki. The beef bulgogi was on the bland side, but the soups were good. Tteokbokki was pretty good. Service was good and ambience was nice. Located in Koreatown. read more

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NYC's Koreatown is quite the saturated market when it comes to great Korean fare, so we wanted to see if the relatively new Tosokchon at 33rd Street Ktown NYC could measure up! It's part of the same restaurant family as the beloved Tosokchon in Annandale (and Palisades Park, NJ), serving up homestyle Korean food. It truly is a "blink and you'll miss it" kind of place - when we visited, it was tucked away behind scaffolding. The interior mimics a traditional hanok style, with paper-screen partitions and cozy, folk‑inspired decor, and exposed brick walls and metal pipes for an Korean-industrial-chic appearance. At around 8pm on a Monday night (it was Memorial Day), the restaurant was about half-full, though it's important to note that they boast long hours: 11:30am-4:00am Mon-Wed, 11:30am-6:00am Thurs-Sat, and 11:30am-10:30pm on Sunday - perfect for getting your Korean fix at odd hours. Our party of two spent a good time exploring the extensive menu, where there's options for everyone, ranging from your more well-known Americanized classics (think bibimbap, bulgogi, etc.) to hearty stews (Gamjatang...yum) to housemade noodles (such as kalguksu and nangmyeon) to fun, adventurous meat platters (soondae or chicken feet?). There's truly something for everyone and every occasion! Additionally, the banchan (Korean side dishes) that they serve here is simple, but really well done: their kimchi is fresh, crunchy, and perfectly spicy (though maybe a bit too hot for the less spice-inclined), and their kkakdugi (spicy pickled radish) is solid if not stellar. My companion opted for the Yukgaejang Kalguksu ($21), which is a titanic bowl of fresh, al-dente knifecut noodles in an addictively spicy broth with plenty of shredded beef and tender vegetables. I kid you not when I say the bowl was larger than the biggest pho bowl we've ever had, and that's certainly saying something. The broth was complex and deep without being overly greasy, and they didn't skimp on the beef, which was neither stringy nor fatty. The noodles truly soaked up the flavors of the broth, and the vegetables added a nice touch. I chose their Jokbal ($20 for small portion), which comes with a mountain of thinly-sliced, succulent pig's trotter served on the bone over a steaming platter. The meat is marinated in a lovely sweet soy sauce, with fresh ginger, garlic, and jalapenos served on the side. Jokbal is often hard to find in the States given an American aversion to eating certain parts of animals, so this was a rare treat. It's an incredibly large portion of tender meat with the perfect combination of lean pork, toothsome cartilage, and rich fat. It's even better when paired with their ssamjang (spicy soybean paste) and kimchi! Overall, we had an amazing dinner at Tosokchon: the portions are the most generous we've seen at reasonable prices, the food is flavorful and fun, and it's a place where you can order unique Korean dishes that you often can't find in the States. Service was a bit slow (understandable, given it was a holiday weekend) but kind, and you really can't beat the value or food at this place...a definite five stars! read more

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I always feel like with places that are open late, you have to compromise on the quality of the food, but Tosokchon ended up being a great late night option that you can walk into with no reservation. Swung by for a late dinner on a Monday night around 10:00 PM and they were about 30-40% capacity. Not a specific dish, but I really enjoyed their cabbage kimchi, which is usually the hallmark of a solid Korean place. Rose Tteokbokki (4/5): Sauce was super creamy, sweet, and very lightly spiced. Rice cakes were nice and chewy. The dish was just all around solid, but not necessarily anything to write home about. Bossam (4.25/5): Super tender and great savory flavor throughout. FYI the garlic pieces are chonky, but I love garlic so I didn't mind. Size was a bit small, easily crushable with two people. read more

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After ordering we were presented with radish kimchi and napa cabbage kimchi as banchan. We ordered the kalbitang and the soondae platter, which ended up being a lot for two people - definitely generous portions. The soondae platter was massive, but I found myself wishing it had more soondae and less of the other innards. Next time I'd probably just go for the soondae on its own. The kalbitang was meaty and comforting, though the broth leaned a little salty for my taste. Still, it hit the spot overall. My friend loves this place, and I'd come back to try a few other dishes. read more

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The lunch set is great value. For less than 30 dollars we got a big portion of soondubu, big portion of chicken bulgogi, and 2 bowls of rice. Plenty to share between two people with some leftovers at the end. The soondubu has good flavor, very generous chunks of tofu. Chicken bulgogi was also juicy and not dry. Service is very quick and attentive. The vibes of the restaurant are your classic Korean restaurant. Only thing I would've liked was more variety of ban chan. Overall, would definitely come again, especially for lunch. read more

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Pretty good fast casual spot. We ordered the lunch special which came with a protein and choice of a cold noodle or spicy tofu soup.

Came here with family; we tried the galbi, japchae, fried pork dumplings, the cold noodles, and the seafood pancake! The cold noodles were yummy, super refreshing and featured a light but flavorful broth. Galbi was good, and the pork dumplings were very juicy. The pancake and japchae did not impress though, and were relatively lacking in flavor. There is not that much by way of banchan, just some kimchi and radishes, which was a bit disappointing. Service was friendly and quick. The table was pretty cramped for five people; it seemed like it is hard to do big groups here. They charge auto-gratuity for parties of 5 of 20%. read more

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Everything we ordered was genuinely delicious. The tteokbokki had the perfect chewy texture, the bibimbap was crispy and savory, and the kimchi stew was rich and comforting. Portions were generous and every dish tasted fresh and homemade. One of the better Korean comfort food spots I've tried in Ktown read more

Food/drinks: my friends SWEAR by this place!! It hits every time!! Honestly, I've never been disappointed by any of their dishes here so I would recommend any! Especially love the galbi, soups, and bossam Atmosphere: very cute, kinda reminds me of a Korean drama & nice that they open till late Service: as expected Price: $$, normal for the area, perfect for sharing read more

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The food was very mid. I won't say that it was bad because I did enjoy it but I can't say it was any better than good. Both of the kimchis that they gave us were also very mid. It would have been better had they grilled it, made it spicier, and/or let it ferment for longer. The portion sizes for the ramen are crazy insane big though. My friend got it and could barely finish it. I got the soondae guk which was a normal size. The rice I received was a bit over cooked and there honestly nothing really special to the soup. As for the service, it was a push call system where you push a button to call your server over. Not only did he not introduce himself to us nor really interact with us, at the end when we were paying, he told us how tipping was mandatory. When we had said we were college students his response was "It doesn't matter. Whether you're 3 years old, elderly, or a college student, you have to pay the tip." We tipped and left right after. This place was also pretty pricey. The cheapest entree was $20 and the soju was $17 for a singular bottle which I think is outrageous. The only points I can give them is for the ambiance. The music wasn't loud and it was really beautiful inside. Over all, I would not go back to this place nor would I recommend it. read more

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This is my friends and I's FAVORITE late-night spot. Regardless of whenever you go, the restaurant is almost always packed--even if it's 5am on a weekend. The interior is spacious with lots of tables and seating, TVs playing videos, and good music. Service is pretty solid and quick here. I've been able to try a lot of different things on their menu and have thoroughly enjoyed everything that I've tried (as you can see through my photos). One of my friend's and I's go-tos, however, is their bossam, which is SO good. We make wraps with their napa cabbage, kimchi, and doenjang and it always hits the spot. Food is a bit on the sweeter side (especially their kimchi) but still good. Overall, love this spot and I have been to it countless of times. read more

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one of my personal go-tos in ktown! the food never disappoints and always satisfies my tteokbokki cravings. i'd recommend the rose tteokbokki over the jjajang one, perfectly chewy and at a manageable spice level. the bossam is a must get as well. it comes with a bunch of sauces and lettuce to balance out the fattiness and add flavor. i tried my first seafood pancake here and it's now a must get for me- perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy inside, packed with chunks of flavorful seafood. the galbi is nothing too special and i found it a bit tough and pricey. the portion sizes are also super generous! there hasn't been a wait time whenever i stopped by, but it does get crowded inside. highly recommend visiting! read more

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Came here for dinner and the place was surprisingly packed on a Wednesday. We ordered two noodle dishes (yukgaejang kalguksu and mandu kalguksu) and both were decent, certainly not the best we've had, especially given the area. With that being said, I still think this place is a good alternative to the super crowded street and restaurants on the main strip of 32nd Street. Has the standard Korean staples and is open late until 4am! Kpop videos will be playing on the TVs and the service call buttons are utilized here so bonus points for that! read more

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The food itself was fine by K-town standards, but it was very expensive for food you could easily make yourself or get somewhere else (everything was around $20 at least). If you want "authentic" Korean, just don't go to K-town. New Jersey is right across the river. The service was casual at best and super rude at worst. I was pressured to tip after I explained that I was a student who can't really spare expense, which has NEVER happened to me at a real Korean place. There were no pleasantries nor respect for the customers, also unusual for a Korean place, or really any place that charges above $15 per entree. Trashy attitude for entirely mid food - not worth your time. At least the place was pretty and the portions were decent. Me and my friend had planned to go back, but after the experience with the waiter we are knocking this place off our lists. read more

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@tosokchon_nyc doesn't take reservations, but we walked in for an early lunch (before 12pm) on Sunday and there were many seats available. Been wanting to visit for a while, and I was very happy with their food! We ordered dishes that we don't often see in other places, and they were delicious. The portion was pretty big, too. Left satisfied and full. read more

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I decided to bring my husband here because I've heard amazing things about this place from friends. We came here around 2 PM on a Sunday and they were pretty much packed. It was really cold so I thought coming here for soup would be the best meal for both of us. I got the pork soup and my husband got the yukgaejang which is shredded beef mixed with scallions along with other veggies. I can tell that the pork is not fresh at all and probably has been frozen for a long time. You can basically taste the freezer in every bite of the pork. I was super turned off by that and do not plan on returning anymore. The people here are super nice though. The ambiance is very nice with kpop songs in the background. The servers were always checking up on us making sure we're not running low on banchan or made serve we're enjoying our food. Overall, pretty disappointed that the food didn't meet up to the expectations but we warmed up thanks to hot boiling soup even though the pork was not good. read more

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It's pretty mid but not mad about it. The menu is not very large which I see as a positive and a negative. Everything you'd want to eat you'd probably find here. They only bring two kimchi side dishes albeit pretty large so not refill needdd The vibe is pretty typical on both sides with tables that were wooden, and a big TV on either side, playing K-pop music videos. Tf with all these ktown places having cash discounts though haha also the waiter gave us the wrong thing read more

We walked in for 6 and ordered 5 dishes, which was enough. Portions were large and it was delicious. The rose tteokbokki had cheese and a smoky flavor from the sausage. We tried the seafood pancake, bulgogi which came with a bowl of white rice, bossam, and sujebi tang. They refilled the banchan, like the cabbage and radish kimchi. It got a bit hot in the space as we ate. Overall the food, service, and speed were good. read more

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I came here around 2:30 am here on a Saturday night and was able to be seated right away, however there was definitely a lot of people still coming. I've been craving oxtail and I'm really glad they had it! Along with the oxtail, I also got their seafood pancake. It's a solid Korean place and their hours makes Korean food accessible even very late into the night! read more

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I came here to get a quick bite. It was around 5 pm and the place was fairly empty but quickly filled up when it was closer to dinner time. Let's talk about the menu. It got so many different varieties that you don't see in other Korean restaurants in the city. Also the portion is insane! If you're going with a small party, I would definitely ask the server how big it is the portion so you won't over order. I got this pork soup. It got a really clean pork taste. There was this green and red sauce with salty dried fish. I wish they told me what it was for. I found out through exploring that you put the fish and sauce in the soup to add extra flavor. Overall, I would come back to try other dishes. read more

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