I came here two times in under a week for lunch. Mr. Lim Restaurant serves authentic and solid…read moreKorean dishes. I tried their bulgogi and spicy pork over rice, served with banchan and soup. Both dishes are flavorful. They don't skimp here; the serving was filling. I am looking forward to coming back here to try their dinner menu.

Note: Rating is for the price compared to quality and portion size. If their prices were closer to…read moresome other Korean spots, I'd dock a star. This is a simple, no-frills Korean spot that I went to a good while back on the way home from work. The servers were friendly, and in general, the prices are very reasonable for Midtown. The inside was a bit sparse, and there wasn't anyone else eating there, outside of a Korean father and his kids, along with a couple of people who came in after I ordered. To drink, they gave me some barley tea/boricha/보리차. The banchan on the table consists of a standard kimchi, pickled onions, and my preference, pickled daikon, which had a nice crunch and a bit of spice. I would prefer more banchan, but hey, it's Manhattan. My appetizer of choice was the Pork and Vegetable Fried Dumplings/Mandu/만두 for $6.95, with five pieces and a simple soy dipping sauce. The dumplings were warm, full of meat, and slightly oily. While I prefer boiled Korean dumplings, this was still decent, especially for the price. My main dish was the $14.95 Jja Jang Myeon/Jajangmyeon/자장면, a Korean Chinese classic consisting of noodles with a black bean sauce. The sauce had a mild sweetness, but not too much, and the noodles had a wonderful chew. The portion was very plentiful, and there were a lot more onions in there compared to other places I've been to. I think I remember there being a bit of meat inside, but I'm not positive. Overall, while I slightly preferred the more complex version from Hyo Dong Gak, in terms of Manhattan, these were good and just like the appetizer, well worth the price. This is perfectly decent Korean food at a very reasonable price point. It's not a place I would go out of my way to go to, but the flavors were good, and it would definitely satisfy if I was in the mood again and in the neighborhood. I would go back and try their kimbap, which looked excellent on another table, among other things.

I love coming to this Korean eatery, especially since you can earn points on purchases that can be…read moreredeemed for discounts and free products. You don't need to download an app, just sign up for their Rewards on their website or at the register before making a payment. This is the healthiest Korean meal I can find in Murray Hill, Manhattan. Some items are gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Good service from the eatery staff. The place wasn't busy during dinner hours. Just note, there are restrooms available for customers only. I love the comfortable and cozy atmosphere. The Gim-Bap (Korean Rolls) are delicious and healthy! On top of that, meals come in compostable fiber takeout bowls along with disposable utensils made of plastic, except for chopsticks made of wood. If you care about cutting waste, the same as I do, it makes sense to carry reusable utensils made of stainless steel.

Been going to Koba for almost two years and I've always enjoyed their food but I noticed that their…read morequality has gone down and their prices have gone up. Their bulgogi kimbap used to come generously rolled with beef and sold for $10. They recently raised their price to $12 and it comes with very little beef. Its more like a veggie kimbap now. You're better off walking to ktown.

FOOD: Great spot for lunch. The protein, carbs, and side dishes are ask very diverse and tastes…read morereally good! I got japchae bowl w salmon and spicy pork! Loved it too because it was actually decently spicy. SERVICE: Food came out in 7 minutes, but there's not much seating for lunch. Good experience AMBIANCE: Very modern and half take out half dine in experience. Will come back

Black sesame is having a moment. On a recent trip to Seoul, I even saw it featured as a flavor of…read more약과, not to mention seeing black sesame lattes everywhere. But as far as I know, Ongi is the only establishment employing the ingredient as part of a dressing for a corporate "slop bowl." It's a phenomenal sauce, and helps make 온기 what I would deem to be the best of its genre in Midtown. A bit of the black sesame aioli is enough to get me to stomach a salad bowl with tofu for lunch.

KOBA has been on my NYC food hit list for a while, and the newest location did not disappoint…read more Sometimes fast food isn't just fast... it's flat-out incredible. First up: the Korean Fried Chicken with extra spicy BBQ sauce. Crispy, juicy, and just the right amount of heat. I would've fought my own reflection for the last piece. Then came the Dosirak, and this lunch box was packed with winners. The beef bulgogi was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The purple multigrain rice? I could eat that stuff every day without getting bored. The pickled cucumbers were fresh, the yellow radish added the perfect crunch, the kimchi had just the right kick, and the warm soup was pure comfort. The BBQ dipping sauce tied everything together, and finishing it off with a Choco Heim wafer cookie was the perfect ending. KOBA proves you don't need white tablecloths to serve food that hits every note. Sometimes fast food is done right... and this is one of those times. My only complaint? I ran out of bulgogi before I ran out of appetite.

waited quite while when food is ready. I see lots of…read moredeliveries. it used to be friendly services but we won't see the same clues anymore. after they said it's ready, it took extra 5min. After we've made a small complain they became nice. lol surprisingly, the restroom is for after ordering food. OMG. Beef quality is so so.

I have been to this casual Korean place a handful of times for their lunch special. It is $12.95,…read morewhich is very reasonable for Midtown East. This is evident from the number of people online during those hours ordering takeout or eating in person, with a line commonly forming. The special comes with one base and two dishes. The bases include various styles of rice, such as Kimchi fried rice, japchae/잡채 (or as they write jab chae,) salad, or fries. The dishes range from the standard KBBQ options like bulgogi to other dishes such as Tteok-bokki (or as they write teokboki,) dumplings, and Korean wings. It also includes a little thing of pickled radish/danmuji and some kimchi. The first time, I had the jab chae noodles, beef bulgogi, and teokboki. The sweet potato noodles/japchae had a mild sesame oil flavor with a handful of vegetables, including scallions, carrots, and others, and were a little sweet. The bulgogi was alright, with a milder sweetness than usual and a tad too much chew. The teobokki was chewy as expected with a mild gochujang flavor and with plenty of fish cakes/eomuk, which was appreciated. The second time, the kimchi fried rice was very lightly flavored, the teobokki was good like last time, and the spicy pork/jeyuk was better quality than the beef, though a little bit less spicy than I would have liked. Also, the onions could have been cooked down a bit longer. If you don't mind a milder Korean food than at some other spots, I would recommend this spot for lunch. It's obviously not as good as some of the places in either the Koreatowns on 32nd/35th, but it makes do. However, if you want a bit more heat and prefer chicken, walk to K-Bap on the west side.

Staffs were friendly. Our first time here, the staff introduced us to the lunch special. You get to…read morechoose two sides and an option of rice or jap chae. Price is very affordable given the location. The food was comparable to KTown food court. Would recommend eating here if you're in the area. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5

Bibimpaps can often feel too heavy, but not here! Even the bulgogi and rice bowl felt light but…read moreplenty filling. Plus great color palette! Shared seating gives it a nice community feel. Staff are so appreciative of positive feedback, so you leave with a smile on your face.

sometimes a slop bowl salad just won't cut it so you turn to Kim & Bob…read more-such a tiny little storefront with such a clever name - here is the beef Bulgogi bowl on salad base with the citrus ponzo and the tofu bowl with rice - these colorful bowls came with ample toppings of pickled roots, cooked spinach, corn, marinated cucumbers, and more. the rice base was soft and soaked in all the vegetable flavors - the citrus ponzu had the texture of gochujang. it was much thicker and denser than I expected it to be. - the tofu was marinated well and a good chewy texture. the Bulgogi, however, was majority fat and half of it wasn't even edible - I do think it's more creative lunch choice and the same price as many of those corporate salad chains however, they need to work on their protwin servings bc chunks of fat were off putting and all of these bowls were labeled wrong lol

Still amazed by the low price point of food for this area especially. Cash only. This shop super…read moretiny so I suggest looking up the menu ahead of time and deciding what you want ahead of time. You can also call orders ahead for pickup. The staff is really friendly and work as quickly as they can to serve out orders but be prepared to wait . It's take out only, no tables/chairs or counter. I suggest going to one of the community spaces in the area, there are quite a few . (I like 574 5th ave ) In warmer weather Bryant Park is an option. I got the Pork Belly Banh Mi. Fatty and delicious- hit the spot. Ingredients were fresh. I'd tried the Pun Bo Hue here too on a prior vist- really good. The pho is also a hit. I really dont think there are any bad options here. The food is delicious. They also have Vietnamese and desserts. Grab a bunch ,you wont be disappointed here. Service is excellent!

I was craving pho and my coworker suggested this spot by Grand Central. He has gone a few times and…read morehas no complaints. So I went, the place seemed promising, there were a few people ahead of me waiting for their orders and more people came after us to place their orders. So there was a stream of patrons. This spot is take out only. It's a small place, with no tables or chairs, just a register at the back to take your order and the kitchen behind it. Nothing wrong with that, I can just bring my food to go. So when I got my food, I peeked inside everything looked promising and I was ready to dig in! We ordered: Beef pho (the beef was raw which is how it should be..so the broth will cook it) the broth was yummy when you drink it by itself..but ... The noodles were bland. So when you pour the broth in, it was not flavorful enough for the bowl of pho. Shrimp roll (unfortunately it was also a little bland) I was glad that I got the shrimp roll because I would not have been full otherwise. So overall impression presentation was great and looks promising.. unfortunately, it was just a little bland for my taste and it did not scratch my pho itch. So I was tad disappointed. Maybe I went on a bad day or maybe I should have gotten the banh mi instead, since a lot of people were visiting this shop.

Vibe/ambiance: grab and go japanese bento boxes Service:…read morestandard Items ordered: variety of bento: love the diversity in sides, proteins, etc... it changes up everyday! great option over a classic slop bowl for work lunch

Hidden gem tucked on 47th st. It's a small Japanese supermarket. Theres one small table right…read moreoutside if you decide to try your food here. Like most Japanese markets they have a fresh made food section. From sushi to rice bowls they have a lot of choices. There's a small microwave here as well for the "hot food". Drinks, frozen food, fresh cut meat, condiments, snacks and much more. I haven't tried it yet but I believe they serve fresh ramen in the back as well during the week. Staff that work here are very nice as well.