Yuupduk is my go to place to get tteokbokki (rice cakes in spicy sauce). I believe they are a chain…read morefrom S. Korea, and they are known for their very spicy tteokbokki. The texture of the rice cakes are nice and chewy - more so than other restaurants. I used to get their namesake tteokbokki which can be made to be extra spicy. And when I say spicy, I mean really, really spicy. These days, I've been getting the rosé tteokbokki, which is much less spicy because of the addition of the cream. Unfortunately, they can't seem to make it very spicy (which was the original reason why I craved tteokbokki from here specifically), but the rosé tteokbokki is addictive in its own way. I always add an extra order of the sausage; they have a good snap and the flavor complements the tteokbokki very well. I've had the other dishes here before - the udon, mini kimbap, tuna rice balls, tempura, donkatsu, etc. Everything is pretty well done. The only dish that I do not like from here is the soondae, which is unfortunate because tteokbokki and soondae is such a classic Korean bunsik combo. But alas, I would not recommend getting that dish here. The flavor and the texture of the dish is not up to par with their other menu items.

I love Yupdduk's tteokbokki so I came again to introduce my friend to their food (I come to Yupdduk…read moreoften whenever I'm having a craving for tteokbokki haha). Please refer to my previous review for more thoughts. We came right at opening at 11:30 am on a Saturday and shared a large rose tteokbokki that was delicious as always. The rice cakes are tender and chewy & the sauce is as addictive as usual with its balance of savory umami, sweetness, and spice. I haven't had the large size tteokbokki in awhile as I usually come alone & get the small size but the large size is a great option for when you eat with someone else. My friend really liked the tteokbokki as well, I'm glad to convert another person to be a Yupdduk fan ;) We also ordered the kimari/gimmari/deep fried seaweed rolls filled with glass noodles. It's my first time having this dish and this was also very tasty. The glass noodles inside are well seasoned and savory & the deep fried seaweed is nice and crispy. It's a great appetizer to pair with tteokbokki! The music they play is always nice and chill & usually the restaurant isn't very crowded. There's wifi as well! It's a very casual place and great place to grab food with friends. I once again, highly recommend Yupdduk!

Not too shabby. I…read morecame here with my family to celebrate my brother's graduation. We finished the food within the hour. The service was really fast and food was pretty good. I liked the seafood pancake, but it could have been more crispy. I also liked the seafood tofu stew. The bibimbap was probably the most worth it, as it was a large portion. The service and ambiance here was really good, with the staff offering refills on banchan. Additionally, the complimentary tea is so refreshing.

They got good tofu. I order one today stew with beef and the other one with mushrooms. They use…read morethe fatty beef and the broth is too oily for me. That combined with be good with mid spicy or higher. But the mushroom one is perfect to get the clear broth. I'll order hot &spicy with the meat tofu in the future. That will be a perfect balance with some fat and spicy with the rice. Orders come out around 10 minutes. It's closed to the closing time. Workers were a little chatty and you needed to draw their attention if you needed service. Once they got it, service is quick It's quiet for a Saturday night but it's exactly I needed for tonight, the night before the bizarre snow.

I really loved Hansol Food!…read more This place offers ready-made items for purchase, a good selection of groceries, and even catering options - there were loads of people coming in continuously to pickup their party trays for events! The KFC, the kimbops, and the ban chans were very well-packaged and fresh! Staff were friendly. +hot foods +catering available

Best kimchi! The…read morefirst time my coworker got it for me, I thought it would last me at least a week. In the end, I had to stop myself from eating it all up. Craving for more, I made my way out there with my husband and kids (I am never in Queens) and got myself three! I had tried their spicy marinated crabs once before. Fell in love and made sure to get one upon seeing them available. I also purchased the squid and oysters. Haven't tried them yet, wish me luck!

Arirang is my go-to cozy, no-frills spot that never disappoints. The staff is always so warm and…read morefriendly. The banchan is simple (kimchi and radish kimchi), but that radish kimchi? Obsessed. It's perfectly crisp and tangy, and pairs so well with the noodles. I always order the chicken knife-cut noodles, they're comforting, flavorful, and absolutely hit the spot, especially on a cold day. My daughter tried the kimchi seafood noodles, and that was a total win too. I've been coming here for years, and it's been consistently good every single time. A true comfort spot

We were craving some Korean comfort food, and came across Arirang. Ordered seafood noodles ($18.99)…read more(kalguksu) and seafood pancake ($19.99). I was told that the noodles are homemade, and the texture was chewy but not overly soft. If you get the order to-go, you best eat it ASAP because they do not separate the noodles from the broth. The bowl was filled with a bunch of clams, mussels, one shrimp, zucchini and carrot slices, and potatoes. The clams were flavorless and a little sandy, but the mussels were good. The broth was clear and flavorful, but not overly salty. The seafood pancake was good. Portion size is big, batter very crispy, it's oily but it doesn't feel that way when you eat it. Only con is I wish there was a little more seafood. You are given banchan of freshly fermented kimchi and radish kimchi. I prefer fermented pungent kimchi because I enjoy the sour taste, and though the radish kimchi was really chunky it was on the sweet side, so I wasn't a fan. The staff speaks Korean and Chinese.

This Korean cuisine has so many amazing food and I feel like a lot of people don't know about them…read more I visited for lunch. The lunch set were great in terms of pricing and value. Service was friendly, I have zero complaints and look forward to returning to try more of their dishes the next time in Flushing!

Really great lunch specials 11-3PM. Low end pricing from $13.77 for most dishes! They have a lot of…read moresoondubu soups, stews, and other things like bosam / bibimbap. Their $17.46 combo meal of bibimbap w/ choice of 4 soups (miso, kimchi, spicy beef, or soondubu) is an amazing choice / great value. I agree with the other patrons who mentioned food size. The portions are generous. The ban chans are good (salted peanuts, preserved soy sauce marinated veggies, and kimchi). The soondubu is good. It doesn't taste like the typical Korean tofu with the intense gochujang paste but still very good. It had an oily red layer on top that we skimmed off (wanted to prevent excessive oil/acne LOL). Bibimbap was good with a scorched bottom. Hot water is served in plastic cups. They speak Korean and mandarin there. I was definitely full leaving here. Overall, food is great at the price point as its hard to find good Korean food so close to Main st - Flushing. I will come back again!

Great delicious Korean authentic food and we took our Mom here for Mother's Day and we ordered the…read morecombo special for four people. It was a lot of food very delicious very authentic and we really enjoyed it. The waiters were very friendly greeted us and the owner even came out to speak to us. Grey price very delicious cuisine and will definitely come back!

Tried this place for the first time, it was a Saturday night. We arrived around 5:30 table of 2 and…read morethere were 2 other large parties. It got busy, almost full house around 6:30ish. There's 2 waitresses and one busser, but I felt only one of the waitress was pulling the weight, while the other (maybe she's the owner?) mostly chatted with one of the table customers. I felt bad for our waitress she was so busy with fulfilling takeouts + dine ins and the dishes require a lot of servicing table side. She couldn't catch 1 second of break :( Food wise, we got their 2 person combo of spicy pork gamja tang and spicy rice cake which came with the steamed egg. Everything was so good, egg was extra fluffy, rice cake was delicious and the meat came right off the bones. They take a good variety of side dishes. My partner wasn't a fan of the gamja tang but due to feeling it's a hassle to eat meat with bones, so those who fee sim may agree. We also asked for the fried rice after we finished the gamja tang, for 2 servings I think it was $4.75 or something. I really enjoyed it but I guess I like scorched rice, also something my partner doesn't enjoy so those we feel sim just note. Environment feels very old school, well worn. Feels cozy. It can get loud very quickly on a Saturday night as this place seems to be a hit for large parties. Since the wait staff is short handed, expect a bit of a wait for things. Don't come if you're in a rush.

One of the best seafood pancakes and sundae I've had. This was my first time trying 청국장 (清國醬), or…read morecheonggukjang. It has a very strong smell, almost like a really strong cheese, with an intense, deeply fermented flavor. It's quite rich and very filling, worth trying if you're curious about traditional Korean flavors. @kiffeeic

Wow - my sister and I enjoyed ourselves so Much at this…read morerestaurant: Pork stir fry with kimchee was delicious; pork belly with aged raw skate - comfort of pork belly combined with uniquely exotic preserved skate must try for the adventurous (recommend cutting skate licensing halo and eat with kimchee, raw garlic and spicy green pepper) First time had Lettuce Stems bunchun was delicious and crunchy - Koreans truly don't waste any part of the plant! Small intimate restaurant with Hubert helpful waitress. A definite recommendation from a Korean!

I've been coming here often and each time, have never been disappointed. Parking is available via…read moremeter. When you enter, there are a few tables available but you may need to wait during busy hours. The restaurant gives a casual and simple vibe. My go to order is the Donkatsu and Spicy Carbonara. The Donkatsu comes out extra crispy with a side of sauce. The Spicy Carbonara has a subtle kick to it. These dishes have always been consistent whenever I ordered them. They are also very generous with their portions. Staff members are friendly and always asked if I needed anything. I've also ordered these to items as to-go and I would recommend eating at the restaurant. If you do get the Donkatsu, you can always pop it in the air fryer.

Came for family dinner on a Saturday evening & the restaurant was about 50% full. There aren't too…read moremany tables and it's very no frills inside. We decided on 3 kimchi stews, thinking these would be more individually portioned but we were so wrong. Each order is massive & could easily serve 2. It's really worth it considering the price, but I thought the stew was kind of mediocre. Having read through other reviews, I had high hopes but was quite disappointed by how the stew lacked depth. The kimchi sourness was kinda there, but despite the large amount of pork & kimchi, there was no real taste to the broth. I did enjoy the tonkatsu here - it was really crispy & the order was massive. The carbonara is a little too heavy for my liking, but tasty for a small bite here and there. Also funny enough, with the restaurant name, I thought we would get cabbage kimchi as a banchan! Service could've been better. While not exactly rude, the guy who was serving us just looked like he was totally over it for the day.