Yum!! Was in SoHo shopping and was looking for a quick lunch bite. Found this gem! So good!! Shared a set of 8. Ordered pork jaeyook, bulgogi, torched salmon, spicy salmon, and crabmeat. We loved all of it! Def a great place to try and was super tasty! Highly recommend! read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly super good pick me up!! I loooved the torched salmon, and the spicy pork bulgogi. They accidentally gave the mushroom one which I wasn't as huge a fan of but still a decent choice I think it was $12 for 3 or something like that and honestly decently filling!! So ya would recommend. Also it does have some seating inside! read more

YUBU SoHo - Salmon (Torched), - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Where have yubu been my entire life. Inari with delicious toppings?! The spicy mayo sauce is spicier than the spicy chicken. I had a bunch of the flavors. Mangoade was meh. read more

Such a nice grab and go meal! 5 for $16 is a good considering how filling it is. I also ordered a matcha which I really like bc the matcha flavor was super strong, which I like Each one is packed with a lot of rice but the generous amount of toppings balances everything out. Pork jaeyook - not too spicy which I liked bc I don't have a spicy tolerance Mushroom bulgogi - no bulgogi flavor when compared to the beef bulgogi. I ordered both just so I can make the comparison and I definitely prefer the beef bulgogi. The beef bulgogi is on the sweeter side and has more umami Torched salmon - definitely my favorite one. It's the most plain so I'm able to taste the rice more and the rice is kinda sweet. The salmon itself has a nice torched flavor. So simple yet so good. The salmon was very fresh. Highly recommend if you're a salmon lover!!! Spicy salmon - I feel like this is a staple. Can't go wrong with salmon or spicy mayo! read more

My rankings: 1. Torched Salmon 2. Spicy Chicken 3. Salmon (w/ Spicy Mayo) 4. Beef Bulgogi The torched salmon yubu is the most popular and my favorite, the salmon is reasonably fresh, the sear is well executed, and the meat itself goes well with the rice and tofu skin. My least favorite was definitely the beef bulgogi; I'm a huge fan of beef bulgogi normally but I didn't really like it here. I think it lacked a bit of flavor with the marinade and I also don't think it complemented the yubu well. This restaurant is popular among local workers in the SoHo area, in large part due to how cheap it is (4 Yubu for $13) compared to other options around the area. I think 4 Yubu is enough for most people to be reasonably satisfied but I could've definitely went for 5 or 6. The inside is well lit and is nice as a casual lunch spot with friends and coworkers. My friend that I went with told me to try the bento box next time I go because he said the portions are quite big. 4.6/5 read more

YUBU SoHo - Mine is the bottom box. Top left: torched salmon Top right: beef bulgogi Bottom left: spicy mayo salmon Bottom right: spicy chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The tofu pockets have lots of variety, well seasoned and are deceptively filling. You can get away with eating around 6-8 and feeling stuffed. Ordered for takeaway and tried a whole bunch of flavors. My favorite had to be the salmon and torched salmon. If you're a fan of sashimi/sushi, it's a good pick! I would say the pork and beef were second best, especially if you like a slightly spicier and savory taste. The tuna was not raw tuna, but more of a tuna salad (which personally was not my favorite). The fish roe was not too bad either and was definitely spicy mayo forward. Not sure how the interior looks, but the delivery was quite fast and the food was packaged nicely. read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This is my go to. This is my staple. This is my affordable. This is my here all the time. (And not for the free lolly.) This is my hit and never miss with friends! I've been here three times since this post. I love their drinks which are very refreshing, the food is good and affordable. They have different size options and the place itself has a calm ambiance with KPOP music. read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The interior of the restaurant was clean and service was friendly. The main critique is that the rice for the Yu is way too mushy. Others have pointed this out before and I don't know why they continue to overcook the rice. I got three for $10 which is a decent deal, but you probably need six to feel full. They are smaller than they look in pictures. read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little shop in soho area. Ordered a set of 3 yubu's to share. Great deal for $10. Good portion sizing too. I wanted to really like the spot, but it didn't really "wow" me. I did like that they give plenty of toppings for the yubu's. We got three flavors: - Beef bulgogi: Made with ground beef instead of sliced beef, had a hint of bulgogi and it wasn't too sweet. - mushroom bulgogi: I really liked the topping itself. It had a nice umami/garlic flavor but this piece was really watery? Or it had too much sauce? The sauce from the toppings soaked the rice and it didn't really mix well flavor wise. - torched salmon: Lightly torched, tasted like regular salmon All three flavors were just okay, the rice was what threw me off. Not sure if they were having an off day, the texture was mushy like they had put too much water. It was too soft for my preference. 2/3 pieces were drenched in sauce from the toppings and it felt like I was biting into mush? Would try again some other time to see if it's different. read more

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Ambiance is pretty dead here which detracts from the experience but the food is really good. Lots of options and nothing you can really go wrong with here. Portions are small but well worth trying for their unique flavors. We always come here whenever in SoHo for a quick bite read more

YUBU SoHo - Mushroom and Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered takeout, 8pc for $25 on Postmates (I had a promo code so it was cheaper at checkout). It was packaged securely and nicely. Nothing spilled over. They gave me 2 lollipops and the quality of their chopsticks were nice. I've had this once before and I remember really liking it and I was craving it today so I decided to order delivery for lunch. Unfortunately, it did not hit the spot this time. The tofu skin on the outside was thin and sweet, but the rice on the inside was sticky and very dense. I got a good variety of toppings, I liked the salmon and bulgogi one. My least favorite were the tuna mayo and the avocado. The avocado had high rating on postmates, but it was just guac over rice. read more

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Decently sized and priced for a box of 5. I tried all the vegan flavors and liked the spicy mushroom the best. That being said, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for more vegan and vegetarian toppings in the future as the heap of mushrooms and avocado on each added a lot of moisture. read more

YUBU SoHo - Spicy Mushroom, Mushroom Bulgogi Flavor, Avocado - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This place is so good that I visited here twice in one week! I was somehow craving some sushi and saw this place, which is basically Korean Yubu (or Japanese Inari or aka tofu skin) and have rice and fish/meat inside it. It's absolutely delicious and so flavorful! Growing up, I used to eat a lot of Yubu so this definitely gave that nostalgia in a way. The inside is pretty small but it hasn't been crowded as most people seem to take it as takeout. In case you don't want just Yubu, they do also have bento boxes and bibimbap along with coffee and tea. I did get their matcha latte and it was good too. If you're ever in SoHo and need a quick bite or some tasty food, definitely give this place a try! read more

YUBU SoHo - Myungran Roe, Seared Salmon, Spicy Tuna Yubu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This was a small and quaint restaurant that specializes in yubuchobap. If you don't know what yubuchobap is, it is seasoned rice stuffed into tofu skin, and then you can have various toppings to elevate the dish. The restaurant functions more like a snack-stop-and-go. This is the type of place you meet with your friends to yap or you stop by after a day of shopping in Soho. I already had an idea of what it would taste like, and honestly, I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did, especially the torched salmon. I got the spicy salmon and two of the spicy tunas, and it tasted pretty good, nothing crazy. But the torched salmon was the star of the show; it was so, so buttery and a tad bit smoky. It was really delicious. I ordered a blueberry matcha as well, and it was also pretty good! I wasn't expecting much from the drinks, so this genuinely surprised me. I highly recommend it! read more

YUBU SoHo - Salmon (Spicy Mayo), Salmon (Torched),Spicy Tuna Mayo, Blueberry Matcha Latte - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped over when we weren't quite hungry for a meal but wanted something to eat. These tofu pockets hit the spot! We got 5 different toppings: Spicy chicken, spicy salmon, torched salmon, spicy tuna, and beef bulgogi. Our favorite by far was the torched salmon. Torched salmon/salmon flambé/seared salmon has always been my favorite sushi but not many places serve it. So I was so happy to see it here and it did not disappoint. The beef bulgogi and spicy salmon were pretty standard. It tasted how you expected but nothing special. The spicy chicken was ok. I forgot that it was chicken after I ate it but also the spicy sauce taste a little fake. The spicy tuna was also decent but I just wish it was raw tuna, not cooked canned tuna. Overall, the place was very clean and plenty of seating. The food was also prepared pretty quickly and it's nice they gave out free lollipops. I'd definitely return for the torched salmon and will mix in other choices as well to find my perfect combo. read more

YUBU SoHo - Spicy Chicken Salmon (Torched) Spicy Tuna Mayo Beef Bulgogi Salmon (Spicy Mayo) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This casual Korean restaurant in the SoHo area of NYC offers Yoni with a variety of toppings including bulgogi, spicy tuna and salmon. We ordered at the counter. We had a variety plus a mango drink. Everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious. The staff was friendly and efficient. read more

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They closed down their East Village location, but the SoHo one was always more spacious and had seats. Some of the yubu pieces are good, while other toppings didn't really jive. read more

Yubu! They have an East Village location and a SoHo location, but I always go to the SoHo location because it's near work (easy lunch) and not a far walk from the Hudson River (great picnic food option). Such a solid spot for takeout out and/or if you need something quick but still really satisfying. Interior is simple, clean, warm light, light wood aesthetic; and good amount of seats (never seen it get too busy). I feel like you can never go wrong with the yubu (my favorites are the spicy salmon, spicy tuna, bulgogi, and crabmeat) so I haven't tried anything else, but they do have bibimbap bowls, lunch sets (bento box vibes), and drinks (matcha, coffee, fruit drinks, etc.). read more

YUBU SoHo - Yubu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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They had nice looking sushi . The Taste was good but sushi rice was too soft for us . And reasonable price. read more

I love that you can try so many different flavors at once. Each one is essentially a fried tofu skin pocket containing a rice ball and some protein filling. Though it gets a bit messy after the first bite, usually falling apart. Beef Bulgogi: A classic with beef and marinade. Though seemed more like ground beef than thin slices. Pork Jaeyook: Love the nice spicy sauce around the ground pork. Perhaps my favorite. Spicy Chicken Cheese: KInda like the pork jaeyook; actually hard to tell the difference. Except this one has some Cheez Whiz like goo on top. Salmon (Torched): Sushi-like with raw salmon torched on top. I liked the flavor and doneness contrasts, but could have such some sort of sauce. Crabmeat: Though I'm not 100% certain, this felt like fake crab rather than real crab. Probably my least favorite. read more

YUBU SoHo - Beef Bulgogi, Pork Jaeyook, Spicy Chicken Cheese, Salmon (Torched), Crabmeat - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Yubu is one of my favorite spots and Soho to grab quick takeout from. We know it's rare to find a good quick spot around Soho. I love their tofu pockets and some of my favorite toppings are the torched salmon, the all the bulgogi, it's really tough to pick a favorite. Their drinks are also delicious. They're dalgona coffee and Matcha are some of my favorite treats. There are a few tables and seats in the store where you can sit and eat, but I generally take my food to go. If you choose to sit, it's no different than most fast casual spots. It's nice and clean. Service can be a little slow at times, so I tend to order ahead on my phone for pick up. Yubu will continue to be a go to spot for me read more

2 of us ordered the large box of Yubu to share as lunch. We ordered a variety of toppings such as torched salmon, spicy ahi, ahi and bulgogi. The taste was good and fresh. I enjoyed each one of them. Basically it's Inari sushi with topping, extra large size. I think it's good for a meal but would have loved if there's more variety for vegetables read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite spots to grab a quick bite in SoHo! Yubu serves up delicious (and aesthetic) Korean tofu pockets filled with rice and your choice of topping, ranging from bulgogi and tuna salad to raw spicy salmon. You can't go wrong with any of the fillings, but my favorites are the torched salmon and the fish roe mayo! It's a small shop with limited seating, but provides some nice reprieve from a busy shopping day. You order at the counter, and then find a seat. Definitely get one of their sets, it comes with the cutest lollipop! No public bathroom though :( read more

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Stopped over for a quick snack. There's an abundance of choices whether it's a drink or rice filled tofu pockets. The rice is very filling so it would be almost impossible to eat all 14 choices in one sitting unless it was for a meal. I wasn't particularly fond of the strawberry latte. Not to say that it wasn't great, it was not much of what I wanted. Note to self, always listen to cravings. The service was quick. I did love the tofu pockets, I wish I could've had more. Absolutely scrumptious! The place was busy though not crowded; also well kept. read more

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Literally sooo yummy and delicious and unique idea to try out. It's very affordable around $3-$4 each or set of 4 for $13 or set of 8 for $25 and each one is so filling so definitely so so worth it. Definitely recommend the beef as #1 but the salmon is also sooo good and I don't think you can go wrong here! Good spot for quick eats that's affordable and convenient read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing tofu pockets!! Very good for the price (box of 3 for $10) it'll def fill you up as well. Service here was great and they give you free lollipops with your order lol. Nice lowkey soho location, highly highly recommend if you're in the area looking for a quick bite :) read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We saw this place on Instagram and figured it was worth a shot. The restaurant is pretty small and might not fit a large crowd; however, the food is pretty good. We ordered the salmon, crab meat, avocado, mushroom bulgogi flavor, spicy mushroom and roe and mayo (myungran). There was a healthy topping on top of the rice. The tofu skin was really fresh and the staff was friendly. Definitely give this place a shot when you're in the area read more

YUBU SoHo - BOX OF 8 Salmon Bomb Doshirak Pork Jaeyook Bibimbap Crabmeat Myungran Mayo Avocado Mushroom Bulgogi Flavor Spicy Mushroom - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Finally made it--and it was worth the wait! This was my first visit after having this spot on my list for ages, and let me just say--I loved it! From the portion sizes to the flavor, everything hit the mark. The food was delicious, the prices were super reasonable, and we didn't have to wait long at all. The shop itself is on the smaller side and has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, but the overall vibe is super chill. 10/10--I'll definitely be back! read more

I got the 4 pack assortment and an iced chai. I chose spicy tuna, torched salmon, seafood salad, bulgolgi. It was all tasty just a bit ricey for me. read more

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Yubu, an Inari quick-service eatery, calls Soho its home. I enjoyed three pieces accompanied by a dalgona coffee and found it to be a satisfying meal. My order included beef Bulgogi, spicy chicken, and spicy tuna mayo, costing approximately $16. The establishment's ambiance was genuinely charming, complete with sufficient seating. The rice and meat were of excellent freshness, and the coffee was creamy and sweet. If you're an aficionado of Asian cuisine, particularly Japanese, I strongly suggest giving this place a try. reasonably priced per item tasty and fresh fulfilling ample seating near train stations has vegan options (mushroom inari) read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Love this cafe restaurant. The tofu skin with rice/ toppings are well mixed together. The restaurant is cleaned and felt cozy to dine in. I like the box combo, it is perfect bites for quick lunch. You would order up front and clean up after yourself. The only downside is no restroom. My favorite was torched salmon, spicy chicken, spicy tuna read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Love the concept!! I got the 3 box option with the spicy chicken, crab, and spicy tuna and loved all three! I think my favorite was the spicy tuna. These weren't too big which I liked, but the tofu pocket outside paired with the meat and rice made for the perfect bite! read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here during the weekend and there was a small line. We got a box of 8 for $25 for 2 people which I think is pretty good value. Each piece is much smaller than what you would expect so don't expect to leave feeling full but overall it was pretty good and I would come back. The salmon rolls were not that great imo and lacked flavor so I would skip on those. We thought the pork jaeyook and beef bulgogi were the most tasty. The tofu skin was slightly sweet and the rice was a good compliment as well. Overall, the rolls were good and worth the try! All in all, I would recommend this place and I think it'd be cute as a takeout food item for a picnic. read more

YUBU SoHo - BOX OF 8 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

It's the perfect place to stop in after walking through SoHo if you need a little something.. I grabbed a quick snack with a few of these rice filled inari with various toppings. washed it down with a dalgona matcha latte. Picked up a bigger pack for our plane ride home later that day. You can get them topped with bulgogi, torched salmon, crab meat, fish roe and spicy tuna mayo. they have vegetarian options as well. Quick and yummy inexpensive bites. read more

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Cute casual korean place. You order at the counter and there is plenty of space to sit down and eat. This is more so a place for the tasting menu rather than expecting to get full. I was expecting the sizes to be a little larger for what I was paying for, but thats NYC for you. I got the set of 5 package and chose salmon, crabmeat, bulgogi, tuna mayo, and pork jaeyook. Very cute to eat! All of which were delicious in their own ways but my favorites were the salmon, bulgogi, and tuna mayo. The service is quick and helpful. read more

YUBU SoHo - Set of 5 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Quick and affordable, this is a nice little gem in soho that's perfect to grab a quick bite to go. I went after lunch rush, around 2pm, and it was pretty empty so I was helped very quickly. I got a box of 4 -- 2 beef bulgogi, one avocado and one torched salmon. All were delicious but I wasn't crazy about the salmon. It seemed fresh but it wasn't for me. I would definitely go back. It was clean and cute inside! read more

YUBU SoHo - I BOX OF 4 Beef Bulgogi (2) Avocado Salmon (Torched) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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(Overall: C) - This experience went better than my previous one in the east village location, but I feel like there is still high variance. While I like the concept, I think it is slow to execute by making each individually and hard to be filling for most people. The SoHo location seems to be nicer with a spacious and nicely decorated interior, but still no bathroom. I think the concept has potential to work, but needs some rethinking. (Torched Salmon: A) - Definitely the best on the menu -- the torched salmon adds a duality of texture and flavor that is quite pleasant. (Fish Roe Mayo: D) - While the mayo was well flavored, it was disproportionate so it looked aesthetically off and simply tasted like mayo on rice. (Spicy Mushroom: C) - This one has potential if the mushroom were flavored like bulgogi to provide a vegetarian alternative, but it is mid as it stands. (Beef Bulgogi: C) - The bulgogi is well flavored and tender; however, the ratio of beef to rice is skewed unfavorably to a mouthful of rice. (Pork Jaeyook: C) - The pork is actually well flavored and the spice adds complexity without overwhelming; unfortunately, this was 10% pork and 90% rice. (Dalgona Coffee Latte: C) - This tops dalgona candy on top of a beautifully presented latte; however, it is not practical as you cannot really eat the candy since it either dissolves or does not come out of the opening easily. This is not to be confused with the other dalgona coffee, which is whipped. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: +0 C Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

YUBU SoHo - Iced Dalgona Coffee Latte. 3 stars. Insta/Beli: @amei_eats - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Perfect light meal / snack! Ordered the box of 8 for two people and was a great afternoon snack. Favorite was the Torched Salmon by far, but also loved the Bulgogi and Spicy Chicken with Cheese. read more

YUBU SoHo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Spacious, no fuss interior. The food is quick and consistently good. The bulgogi doesn't lean overly sweet, and the salmon is fresh. Torched salmon wasn't my favorite and the crab felt very mayo heavy but it was fine. read more

YUBU is a perfect place for a quick lunch. The store is clean and well-lit with a lot of natural sunlight coming in. The cashier was kind and answered my questions patiently. It's $10 for 3, making it a good cheap eat with a wide variety of flavors. The first one I got was the mushroom bulgogi flavor, which was well-balanced and a great alternative if you don't want to eat meat. The next one I got was the torched salmon (as recommended by the cashier). While the most popular one, I wouldn't order it again because it lacks flavor for me and I didn't love the texture of partially raw and partially cooked salmon. If I were to pick another salmon topping, I would go with spicy salmon but that's a personal preference! Lastly was the crab, which was my favorite. Unlike the others, this one is served cold but it works. The crab is well-flavored, light, and refreshing. read more

YUBU SoHo - BOX OF 3, Torched Salmon Bomb, Crabmeat, Mushroom Bulgogi Flavor - Korean Near Me - New York, New York