Okay so, this is more of a 2.5 star review but I just couldn't bring myself to select 2 stars on here, the staff is nice and I am hoping other things on the menu are better than what I had since I only tried one dish. As with any new restaurants in the Hamilton Park area, I was very excited to give Ahri's a try, especially since it is a Korean restaurant - Korean is one of my favorites! It took me a while to finally stop in but I finally made it over for a take out order. One of my favorite Korean dishes is sundubu - tofu soup/stew and that was what I had a craving for when I placed my order. Ahri's has a couple options for the tofu soups, a seafood one and a bulgogi one, I opted for bulgogi since that is what is closest to what I usually get which is pork kimichi tofu stew. Unfortunately, I was very underwhelmed by the soup, it was bland and had a very oily consistency which made for an unpleasant tasting soup. The kimchi was not very flavorful, there was a lack of spice and just generally not much taste to it. The tofu was the saving grace as I did enjoy the tofu but that was about it. Ahri's is also pretty pricey...I can get the same size tofu soup at other places for almost half the price and a way better taste. I understand that they may need to charge higher prices in order to cover the costs associated with being in this neighborhood but I would expect better quality if I am paying those prices. I still am hoping that there are other dishes on the menu that are more flavorful and maybe I will give it another try but as far as my first impression with the food, I was disappointed. I have to say though that the place is very cute and the staff are very nice! read more

Ahri's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

This is a nice little spot right off of the main restaurant strip in Jersey City. If you're in the mood for home style korean food this is the place for you. I had the chance to eat the spicy pork shoulder rice bowl and the seafood fritter. The bowl itself was super filling. It's might be the best korean dish I've ever eaten. It's flavorful and a tad spicy, my mouth is watering as I type this. The seafood fritters are nice and crisp and I'd recommend this as an appetizer. The place has some nice decor and a relaxed atmosphere. I think it's BYOB, so you can pick up a cheap six pack and sit around and enjoy some home style korean food. Can't wait to try this again! read more

I love Korean food. Traditional, homemade, "grandma's recipe" Korean food. None of that fusion stuff. David Chang's style is tasty, but at the end of the day, even David Chang just wants a bowl of noodles with perfectly pickled kimchi. That's Ahri's Kitchen's sweet spot. They are not trying to mess with mutli generation-tested recipes. Their janchi noodles instantly reminded me of my family's Saturday morning meals at home. Simple and light. I also had the seafood fritters, well crisped with an awesome dipping sauce. But my hands-down favorite was the spicy pork shoulder rice bowl. It actually had some kick to it. I tend to avoid "spicy" dishes at Korean places because I've noticed that in their attempt to please the western palate, the dishes tend to be more sweet than spicy. But Ahri's Kitchen did this dish justice. A good amount of garlic, gochugaru, chili peppers, and whatever else they added to this mouth-watering dish. Definitely a place to check out. Besides the food, the decor is also on point. You can tell the owners have an eye for design. read more

Ahri's Kitchen was delicious! The kimchi fritter was super tasty, and came with the most amazing dipping sauce I've ever tasted. I would have liked it a bit crispier, but the flavor was out of this world! The Sundubu Jigae was also spicy, hot and flavorful and came with tons of seafood in it. The prices are reasonable and the decor is homey and simple. The service was quite fast--even for the first day--and the server was friendly and accommodating. I'm so happy these guys opened around the corner from me, and I can't wait to try everything on the menu! read more

Friendly staff. Low key and great for simple and delicious food. I'm so glad they are in JC. Can't wait to come back again. read more

Ahri's Kitchen - Korean ramen. Delicious - Korean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Good Korean food that won't hurt your wallet. This is not the best Korean food but it's definitely a good choice. Order at the counter and have a seat, it's not exactly waiter service but they do bring you your food. The food is what I think should be the standard for Korean, plenty of meat and veggies with some good flavor. While I enjoy this place a lot, it's recently become inconsistent with the quality and quantity of food. Both of which are distinct reasons why I like this place. So if Ahris Kitchen can continue to push out good food I'll keep coming, but hopefully this place doesn't take a turn for the worse. read more

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So after a gloomy start of the day and some early precipitation, the skies cleared and it was time for lunch. Initially my friends and I were headed to get some Vietnamese food, but someone mentioned this new Korean spot called Ahri's Kitchen!... Ummmmm, Holy Finds Batman! This is a great spot! The decor is simple and what I'd call "modern rustic chic"....you know that look where you don't know if your in an old cabin or a banana republic....you know it's kind of saloon like but it's too clean for that, and Martha Stewart might show up out of no where...well someone will know what I mean! First of all, their simple method of customers ordering food and paying before they sit down but still providing table service was so cool. It also eliminates that process of determining who among your friends has the best accounting skills! As for the food...totally frick'n bangin' and plentiful! They start you off with a small and delicious complimentary clear broth soup with herbs and seaweed. Ahri's definitely likes to garnish with seaweed as I noticed it was used on most of the entrées. I ordered the Bulgogi Roll ($8.00) which is thinly sliced rib eye marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, garlic, onions, and ginger, rolled with cucumber, carrot, picked dikon, rice , sesame oil, with sesame seeds on the top. This was the largest roll I've ever had and it was delicious. Usually you order a roll for 8 bucks somewhere and it's not enough for a meal (at least for my appetite!), Well that's not the case at Ahri's! Plentiful! Thinking that I'd get the standard sized roll, I also ordered their Korean Ramen ($8.00) which is noodles with fresh vegetables and a cracked egg. This dish was very tasty, plentiful, and crying for a cool fall day or frosty winter one! I really like Ahry's Kitchen! It's a great meal and deal, and it's great for Jersey City. I will need to try more food to give them 5 stars. Until then it's a solid 4 to 4.5! read more

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Fresh, comforting, no frills Korean eatery that's authentic and traditional with a modern vibe. It's literally a block from my house and I come at least once a week. I love the seafood ramen!! It's Huuuuuge- I've never finished a bowl myself. The short ribs are phenomenal, not too sweet like most Korean places. And very tender. The boyfriend loves the bimbimbap because he is a clean eating freak and loves how healthy AND delicious it is. I love that the menu is seasonal and there are weekly specials. It keeps me excited! I also love the casual but sophisticated environment. It's fun and a little romantic to eat there! read more

Great dumplings and Korean tacos! My friend lived right across the street for a while so we stopped here a few times. Everything seems to be homemade and tastes delicious. Very pricey though for the amount of food you get.. read more

I'm new to the area and this is already one of my new faves. I love Korean food and their Kalbi and Bulgogi are really tasty. Good sized portions, and I'm a foodie trapped in a fullie body. The fact that their menu only has a few items makes it better, in my opinion because they do it well. Try that banana pudding, it's crazy. :) Delivery is also super fast and has arrived hot every time! read more

As I'm writing this review, I'm wanting to go back and eat some more. So glad we found this place. It's definitely one of our favorite spots in JC. We ordered the seafood fritter - lightly fried and you can actually see the seafood. It comes with a great dipping sauce. Highly recommended. We also ordered the short ribs over rice and bibim Ribeye. Portion size of our meals were great. Rice cooked perfectly. We weren't expecting to get a large serving of short ribs but we did and we devoured it. Short ribs were a little sweet but it went pretty well with the rice and the side bowl of soup that came with the meal. Bibim ribeye also came in a large bowl. Generous amounts of assorted vegetables with a fried egg. Ribeye was tasty and you just mixed everything in the bowl in dig in! You won't leave here hungry or disappointed. Only thing I would suggest is outdoor seating. It's a pretty small spot that will likely fill up fast. Seating is limited and it's a first come first serve basis. read more

Ahri's Kitchen - Bimbim beef - Korean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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So happy when I heard there was a Korean place opening 2 blocks from me. I supported them via Kickstarter and for 50 bucks got 4 entrees. We chose the Bulgogi (excellent), Kalbi (very good), Bibim Rice w/Ribeye (excellent) and what was supposed to be the Pork shoulder but were given seafood - no big deal, as we're planning to taste everything here at some point. The seafood platter was really spicy, and I love spicy food. Nice little place, counter service and BYO read more

This place is such amazingness. I've been waiting for the day that a real, legitimate Korean food place would open up in Jersey City. It's difficult to find one unless you don't mind driving up to Bergen County. But now, I don't have to drive any more than 5 minutes to Ahri's kitchen to get some authentic bibimbap or Korean barbecue. First off, the place itself is so welcoming and relaxed. The large windows bring in this nice amount of natural light into the place which is great. The seating is simple and neat. When you get inside, you go up to the counter, take a menu, place your order, have a seat, and wait less than 15 minutes for your food to arrive. I haven't been too adventurous with the menu so far, but for the past three times that I've been here, they have always delivered delicious food consistently. My favorite is the rib eye bibimbap which comes in a nice portion size and always comes in fresh. I have also gotten the rib eye barbecue which was also great. The service has always been so friendly and helpful. I don't have to go too far for my bibimbap fix, which is great. :) read more

I was initially hesitant to visit this spot considering the VERY polarizing reviews on Yelp, but it caught my eye as soon as I moved to the area and I decided to try it for myself. Ordering over the phone was really easy, with my order being ready for pickup in 20 minutes. I ordered the Bulgogi Bibim Rice, and upon pickup was warm and clearly freshly-packed. The bowl was pre-mixed, which is not how I ordered it, though this may be my only option for "warm" takeout Bibim Rice, as I remember it being offered "cold" if you didn't want it premixed on the website. Upon first bite, the beef was juicy and just the right amount of tender. The vegetables throughout were fresh, the rice was a perfect starch level, and the egg was just firm enough. Overall, what the bowl lacked were any strong seasonings or spices, anything distinctive in the flavor category. I found myself needing all the chili sauce and even some backup i had in the fridge. The kimchi was added but was equally as bland as the bowl. A general boost in all spices would have made a huge difference. Having said that, once the auxiliary spices were added, the bowl was tasty and very satisfying, and there is no denying the quick service and convenient location. I am interested in returning to this spot again and exploring elsewhere on the menu lineup. read more

This review is based on delivery. We ordered the beef short ribs, rib eye bibim rice, and ramen. First, the taste of the first two was satisfactory but I won't be ordering the ramen again. Because the noodles are soaking up all the broth inside the container, the noodles expand and slightly alter the flavor of the already so-so broth. Lastly, I was a tad bit disappointed with their lack of side dish. It is a Korean tradition to serve some type of side dish when serving the main dish. If they're going to charge the main dish $18, perhaps a side of soup or even a tiny bit of kimchi might accommodate the customers better? This is just a personal opinion after trying out a few Korean delivery services in Midtown Manhattan at my old workplace. As said, overall, it was all right for flavor except for the ramen. read more

The food was excellent but it is expensive for the size of the portions. It's comparable to fancy Korean restaurant prices but the place and service itself do not lend itself to that. The space is cute and airy. You have to walk up to the counter to order and bus your own table. The menu is full of staples but not extensive. The flavor is spot on. I am glad for this gem in the neighborhood. I'll be back. read more

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I really wanted to like this place since there aren't really any korean restaurants near by. I got delivery and pick up. Both times the food was prepared very quickly. I've had the beef bibimbap, kimchi pancake, and the seafood dukbap. Unfortunately all three weren't too great. The bibimbap was very salty, especially the spinach. The kimchi pancake was overdone, the sides were a bit burnt. The seafood dukbap was the most disappointing. It was extremely bland. Compared to Korean food in Fort Lee, KTown, and Flushing, this place leaves much to be desired. But I guess it could hit the spot if you were really craving Korean and didn't have any other choices. read more

Great the first few bites, but everything we had ended up haut benign salty. I can see why people would like it, but my boyfriend and I won't be going again read more

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Had lunch here on a Saturday around 3:30PM and had a fantastic experience. Ordered the Japchae and 2 bowls of Bulgogi Bibim Rice. Rice and all ingredients were fresh / warm, the food came out quickly, the service was friendly (but not too in-your-face friendly), and there was plenty of kimchi as an appetizer (customary at most Korean restaurants). Parking wasn't easy (not the restaurant's fault). A couple cute coffee shops in the area that make for a great post-meal espresso if you have the time and the stomach for such an arrangement. read more

After months of teasing, Ahri's Kitchen, a Korean restaurant in Jersey City opened up recently. I decided to drop by. The three star review is the aggregate of my ratings in three categories: food, ambience, and service. The way this restaurant is designed is you order at the counter (no waiter service) from a very nicely crafted menu. The fare is what someone would call typical: bimbimbop, or rice dishes topped with meat, Kimbop, described here as Rice rolls, and cold noodles soup for the summer. I appreciate a nice small menu as it can be a sign of good quality control. I ordered the Seafood Fritters, or for people who know Korean food well, the seafood pajeon ($6) as my starter. And for the main, I had the spicy pork shoulder rice bowl ($12). I waited approximately 10 minutes for the pajeon to come out. Normally, that's quite a long wait for pajeon. I figured it was all homemade and takes time. The lovely manager (owner?) called my ticket number. Assuming that my order was complete, I got up from my seat, then fetched the pajeon without the bowl. Sort of odd. You'd think that the chef would time it so that the whole order is complete. Nothing worse than relaxing at your table only to get up numerous times for one order. I wondered, therfore, if I was with a friend, and we ordered several items, if it would translate to a lot of counter calisthenics to and fro. It's also unwieldy to bring back two trays back to your already small table. I don't understand why they cannot consolidate the order into one tray. I do understand that in a proper restaurant, you order your starter and that comes first. In Ahri's case, you have to get your starter and bring it back to your table in a tray. Then, as your mains are ready, you get up again to fetch the second tray. Resulting in two trays on a small table. The couple next to me had the similar awkward discussion on how to deal with the second tray. The pajeon was very tasty and the sauce it came with was not the traditional sauce that accompanies this savory "pancake". It was still quote lovely with sesame flavored accents. One major (big) disappointment was that the pajeon was extremely oily and soggy. Pajeon should be very crisp, with a mildly moist center. This one was delectable in taste, but soggy in consistency. The spicy pork dish was very nice. It was seasoned well and not overly drenched in the spicy sauce. I'd say the spice level is medium, and very tolerable for people who find Indian food spicy. You can tell that the ingredients were so fresh. This is the kind of quality that you get when visiting someone's home. Fresh, quality vegetables, moist pork, and rice cooked perfectly. It comes with a small container of kimchee which was very nice as well. Not overly fermented and not too spicy. Fresh and cool. The rice bowl also comes with a small bowl of hot Korean broth which usually accompanies rice dishes nicely. For me, I found the broth too salty, however. Usually the broth should be somewhat on the bland side to compliment the savory rice bowl. Ambience. It's such a cute, quaint restaurant nestled on a corner in a darling part of Jersey city. Really charming exterior and lovely, and arguably, spartan interiors. Little to no clutter. Two shortcomings however when it comes to overall experience. They have, what appears to be one CD or playlist playing only Edith Piaf. That's it. The whole hour experience was Edith. Don't get me wrong, I adore early jazz from the 20s to the 40s, but having only Edith playing throughout the evening is tiresome. Especially since the vocal timbre of her voice is very "unique", it gets fatiguing. And remember how I mentioned that orders come piecemeal (no pun there)? Well, you know you're order is up when your number is called. And despite the lovely and professional front staff, having Edith blaring and for staff to announce order numbers out loud, the cacophony is distracting. It feels, looks like, and even is a sit down restaurant, but it feels like a bit of a fast food joint where order numbers are constantly being shouted out. There were on several occasions, that a table of four friends were getting up and sitting down at various stages of the evening to fetch their food when their numbers were called for everyone to hear. Not so fun. SUMMARY: FOUR stars for the food. Fresh, delicious, and homemade. Not perfect because of the shockingly soggy oily drenched pajeon and salty broth. THREE stars for the ambience. Despite its uber charming interiors and exteriors, the Edith Piaf and shouting of orders combination totally destroys the image I assume they are trying to replicate: charming Parisienne. I've had my lifetime fulfillment quaota of "La vie en rose". FOUR stars for the charming and professional staff. It's not their fault if they have to announce every. single. order. I'll definitely come back if just for the food the menu looks exquisitely simple a d delicious. read more

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Ahri's Kitchen is a cozy and casual spot to enjoy some soulful Korean cooking. There is a dearth of Korean restaurants in Jersey City, so when it opened my husband and I were really excited. The back counter makes it look primarily like a take out place, but their table service is great. You need only serve your own tap water or pick up your own soda from the fridge. The menu is kept to a small size, but I actually don't mind not having to pore over pages of options for once. The essentials for a Korean food fix to fit most cravings are there: bibimbap, several grilled meats, and several stews. Each order comes with a teeny portion of kimchi. I've ordered the spicy tofu stew both times I've gone and it's been very tasty. My husband liked the spicy pork shoulder but wasn't crazy for the ramen (supposedly something about the noodles). Dumplings are what you would expect and good, though not overly fried if that's what you prefer. To Ahri's: Please increase the portion size of your kimchi! I realize not everyone eats a lot of it, so perhaps offer two sizes. read more

Love this place! The ramen is delicious and when I told them I had a shellfish allergy, they were incredibly accommodating and separated out the shrimp sauce and labeled it as shellfish. Incredibly thoughtful! read more

Ahri's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Ordered ramen which was good but also vegetable dumplings which were AMAZING and they come with an even more amazing dipping sauce that was like a golden brown color and soy sauce based I believe. SO good read more

Good reliable Korean food in JC that u can count on even when there's a massive snow storm outside. One of the few places that stayed open during the snow storm & I think they cleaned up. The bone-in short rib soup looked incredible but i felt it lacked some flavor. The pork shoulder bowl was a hot mess and it tasted wonderful & spicy! This is what u should get here. read more

Ahri's Kitchen - Bone-in short rib soup, looked better than it tasted - Korean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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We had the spicy pork shoulder rice bowl. It was incredible. Very spicy which was awesome. We also had the fritter and the noodles which were equally as good. Cant wait to get back here to try the rest of the menu. Definitely recommended. read more

YO, THIS PLACE IS DOPE BYOB, Great food, and quick service. What more can a guy ask for??? After waiting an insane amount of time for a table at Broa (see separate review for that horror show) we headed over to Ahri's. I went with four friends, the server promptly went through the menu with us, noted his favorite things, and brought us some wine glasses. I picked the spicy tofu stew and it changed my life. Holy crap was that good. The dumplings are perfect to share as well. $80 for four people after tax and gratuity. WHAT A DEAL!!!! If you want BYOB in Jersey City, skip Broa and come to Ahri's. It's a great decision. read more

Ordered delivery for chicken japchae and the spicy seafood tofu soup. The chicken pieces in the japchae were way too dry and the noodles were plain and boring. The seafood in the soup was not fresh but the soup itself was flavorful and delicious. Most likely would not order here again unless I have a craving for Korean food. read more

Ahri's Kitchen - Chicken japchae - Korean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

A nice place to get some quick American-Korean food. I've had both the bulgogi bibimbop and the stuffed chicken. The bulgogi was delicious and you a large portion for the money. The fried chicken was a bit dry and could have used some sauce. The restaurant itself is very small. You order at the front, and there are only a few cramped tables. The staff is more than willing to give you a few recommendations if you are unsure of what to get. It's more of a fast food place than a sit-down restaurant, but if you're looking for a quick fix of some Korean food, this is your best bet in the area. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by how fast food was delivered. I ordered at 8pm on a Sunday night and deliver guy knocked on my door 20' later even though estimated time was 40'. Food was hot when it arrived. Food quality, however, was mediocre. I got spicy salmon kimbab, and for unknown reason, it's a bit oily outside, how? why? My husband and friends got chicken japchae and bibimbab. Their food was even more greasy. Premixed bibimbab & delivery are a bad combination as by the time you open the box,it taste just like a bad version of fried rice... read more

Great place! The food was good, but the sweet potato banana pudding was amazing! Light and fluffy and soo delicious! I liked my entire meal seafood jeon +bulgogi bibim rice with fired egg. Will definitely order carry out again. read more

My husband and I attempted to order delivery from Ahris on Sunday night. When the order arrived, the chicken dish that we had ordered along with dumplings and seafood, wasn't included. We called the restaurant, explained what had happened, and the manager seemed confused/flustered and told me that the restaurant had accidentally sent the chicken dish to a different customer. she apologized and said they would send the chicken over ASAP and reimburse us. 45 minutes later when the order had still not arrived, we called back and spoke to the same manager who said, "oh I thought you just wanted to be reimbursed for the meal, not have it delivered." When we finally got the chicken dish almost two hours later, the chicken was cold, unappetizing and flavorless. Will never order from this establishment again. read more

I ordered sundoobu jjigae for dinner. Not only the order took 2 hours to be delivered, but the rice is also completely UNCOOKED. What kind of restaurant serve rice that is not cooked. So disappointed This restaurant doesn't even deserve 1 star. read more

Flavors are on POINT. Clean fresh Korean food and not salty at all!! Adorable atmosphere, really cool and nice people work there too. I can't wait to go back read more

My go-to Korean food is Bibimbap; it's like a super-health food, only delicious. Ahri's Kitchen's calls their version of this traditional favorite "bibim rice." I gave it a try. I'm sorry to say it was missing that special something, and was on the dry side. And what's more, the serving was way too big. I know that normally isn't a complaint, and if it had been delicious I would have been happy to take half of it home. Perhaps I also feel slightly miffed that on their website they say that, before they came, Jersey City was "lacking only in delicious, Korean food." Not true!!! There has been an outstanding Korean-owned cafe a mere block from Ahri's that has served several Korean specialties for many years! That said, perhaps I will try Ahri's again and will have a better experience. If so, I'll let you know. read more

Pretty good if you are craving Korean food. A little pricey for the amount of food they provide.

Food is pretty good but finding parking is a challenge. So you need to deep dive into parking. read more

Ahri's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Ahri's Kitchen is a cute little restaurant in the historic downtown of Jersey City. They have a small collection of tables for eat in and the restaurant is BYOB (bonus!). I had their Tofu Bibimbap and was very happy with my dish. I was served hot and came in large portions. I would visit again and recommend it. read more

Ahri's Kitchen - Tofu Bibimbap, Ahri's Kitchen, JC - Korean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Always delicious, always on time delivery or pick up. Their kimchi stew is my favorite but you have to get one of their veggie waffles as an appetizer - it's a game changer. The place itself is small and casual, perfect for a chill dinner! read more

OMG this place is amazing! I normally don't bother to write a review, but I have to say...the music choice of this place is so freaking AMAZING!!! I am a regular customer to Korea town in Manhattan and I am so used to Korean food esp similar styles of these in the food court, my fav items from the menu is Korean bbq...the spicy pork is so yummy, go for it....It's as good as the ones in Manhattan. (sorry not against Jersey) Anyway I was dragged to this place during lunch break, it was a little bit of walk...but as Indie Music fan. I am mind blown by the taste of music...First they played MGMT including a few classic songs...then they played lots of music from The Naked and Famous, they played Pouching in Dream. during the short 30 mins lunch break I definitely enjoyed a mini bar experience. I am so happy with my experience, I assume this is local business as the place is pretty hide in the neighborhood of brownstone houses. The restaurant has cozy vintage looking decorations. read more

I'm not super familiar with Korean food but had to stop in at Ahri's since it's in my neighborhood and I've always heard great things. Order at the register and they will bring out your food as it's ready. We ordered: Grandma special pork dumplings, Bulgogi Bibim Rice, and Spicy Pork Shoulder. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Next time I want to try the Scallion Waffle (aka pancake)! read more