I'm visiting New Jersey for an improv comedy festival. I spotted this restaurant while checking out…read morelocations in the neighborhood. I dined with 6 of my friends for lunch. It was great! Everybody loved what they ordered -- including Jjajangmyeon, Kimchi Fried Rice, and Chicken Katsu. The gentleman, who I believe is the owner, was also our server and prepared our meals. He gave us "service" (complimentary Fried Rice Cake), in addition to the usual ban chan. I ordered the comforting Doenjang Jjigae (Soy Bean Paste Stew), and two orders of Tteokbokki to share. Would definitely recommend for authentic Korean food and would visit this place again. Ring the bell when you are ready to order!

Came here only based off yelp reviews Walked in and the decor instantly made me happy. But all…read moredownhill from there. They said we could sit anywhere but then when we were seated they moved us to another table and then to another table. When we were finally seated we order appetizers; the shrimp dumplings didn't taste fresh. The wings were good though. Our entrees were terrible. The beef bowl was not good at all; the beef was rubbery and salty. The noodle bop was terrible. We never waste food but this food was just not our cup of tea. And all together our bill was $88 for food we couldn't even stomach, sorry but never again.

K-Pot is different, in that you cook your own food but the selection of ingredients is vast, the…read morefood is always fresh and the service is top notch. The place is wide open, so not what I would call "cozy" but the seating is comfortable with large booths ample size tables. The soups vary from very mild (Clear) to Very Hot (spicy) and with chicken, pork, beef, and various seafood items, all added with Ramen noodles and dumplings - you can eat as much as you like for 1 price (Very Reasonable! Oh - and the have a Bar, so cocktails are avail. and Ice cream for desert. A Must try for those who like Asian style foods........

First time doing hotpot overall a fun experience and loved all the options…read more Food was quick and fresh Only complaint was the waiter assumed we knew how to cook everything and how to order on the tablet no instruction was provided We figured it out but some instruction would have been helpful

I keep coming back to MOGO on Cookmam, one of my go-to spots in Asbury right now!…read more Food-wise, the pork burrito is my staple, especially with the veggie fried rice mixed in, it adds this perfect texture and makes the whole thing feel extra satisfying. The flavors are bold, well-seasoned, and consistent every time. The buldok cheesesteak is also a standout sandwich, spicy and cheesy. Don't skip the pickle bar either! The pickled cucumbers and spicy pear sauce are my favorites and honestly elevate everything. Bonus points for the strawberry lychee drink, which is super refreshing. Service is always friendly and easygoing, and even after 20+ visits over the past six months, it still feels welcoming. They also do a great job keeping things interesting, there's always something new or a collab popping up, which keeps me curious enough to try different items. This spot is perfect if you're into bold, Korean-inspired street food and like having some room to customize your order. If you're new, try a couple things before locking in your favorite, but trust me, you'll find one.

I honestly wanted to love this place because I love the stand on the boardwalk but I was just…read morethrown off. The guy at the counter didn't greet me much less make any eye contact. If "I don't wanna be here" was a person. He took my order and gave me a leaning number sign which took all of its might to not tip over and fall. ALLLL of the number signs they had & he gave me the one that didn't wanna stand. I was gonna get condiments til I saw fruit flies and one regular fly. I sat at a wobbly high top. Probably as wobbly as my sign. My fault. There were other places to sit but I chose to sit there. He brought me my order. On the plus side, they were huge, stuffed, and each one was different. I can't tell you which one was my favorite because they all tasted good. Tofu, Chicken, & Fish. Alllll yummy!

I've been here a few times years ago and finally tried them again. Overall, I was surprised on how…read moregood it was. I got the tofu stew and it came out boiling! It was so delicious. Nice and hot just like I like it. It had nice flavor to it. The wings were crispy and juicy and the sauce had the perfect amount of flavor. It is an order at counter place and then seat yourself place. Plenty of seating but the decor could use some help. The lamp shades for the place were just buckets and not all of them facing the same way.

This was a delicious place to try for lunch. I was pleasantly greeted and received recommendations…read moreas it was my first time visiting and trying the lunch special. The lunch special was one of the rice bowls, 2 dumplings and a drink for $16.50. I sat down and less than 10 minutes later the food was brought out to me. I went the galbi bowl which had short rib, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and served on the side was kimchi, soy sauce and gochuchang sauce. The short rib was so tender and the vegetables were all nice and crisp. I loved the mushrooms the most. The bowl was good on its own, but the sauces definitely took the flavor and spice up another level. I lolook forward to returning soon and trying a different bowl.

Ok, authentic Korean joint at Matawan?? I was skeptical, but the food blew me away. Every single…read moredish was on point. The spicy pork bulgogi - so flavorful. The salmon - perfectly tender. Great portions as well. I need to try the wings (20 mins wait, but I'm sure it'll be worth it). Note: they're going to be closed for about a month, check with them before you dash to eat.

From the Poke to the owners I can't say enough about this place. The owners hail from Hawaii and…read moreare the nicest people. Always friendly and welcoming when you arrive and the food is spot on and a nice switch from the usual cuisines offered locally. I always get the poke, the salmon or tuna and both are always tasty and plentiful. Break out of the usual and give this place a try.

I don't often get to have Korean food, so this was a real treat! For starters, it's in a lovely…read morearea, very walkable and nearby to numerous bakeries, in case you want dessert. My parents and I were seated promptly and immediately attended to, which was very nice. The menu is not very long, but everything on it looked delicious. I decided to order the dolsot bibimbap, something I was admittedly nervous to try since vegetables don't tend to be my favorite. I couldn't have made a better choice! The vegetables were all so flavorful and were actually grilling on the sides of the pot, which was a sight to see! Everything was perfectly seasoned, the marinade on the beef was delicious and I found myself wishing I had a second stomach to eat it all! My only, very minor complaint is that the fried egg ended up getting somewhat overcooked for my taste, but that's probably just a side effect of the dolsot style. I wish I lived closer because if I did, I would be in here every week sampling their menu. As it stands, I've been fantasizing about it all ever since. As for my parents, they ordered the seafood and scallion pancakes, which were well cooked with some delicious shrimp in them, and the Seoulville KFC, which I didn't try but it was given much praise by my father. Just a lovely little family owned place, very quiet and with great service! Highly recommend!

This was a small place with all Korean dishes to choose from. The service was appreciated while…read morethe food came out very quickly. For appetizers, the bulgogi wrap ($16) and a small order of wings ($9) were ordered. The wrap was flax seeds flour rolled with bulgogi beef and various vegetables. There was also some type of mayo and teriyaki sauce (or eel sauce) on top. This was good. The wrap was light and held up with the beef filling. The beef was flavorful and paired well with both sauces. There were five wings. The sauce chosen was the sweet and spicy. Each wing was of good size while being very saucy. There was definitely more heat than sweet, but still ideal flavor. I did think they would be a tad crispier. For an entrée, I had the kimchi fried rice with beef ($22). This was solid. The fried egg was a little hard, but the rice had good flavor and was just overall tasty and well rounded. I also tried the bulgogi soup. The broth was outstanding. They also provided some broccoli, kimchi, noodles, and I believe glazed sweet potatoes as sides. The broccoli was great with a little sesame oil present. The sweet potatoes were pleasant as well. Will I go back? Yes.

I had come and ordered takeout from here a few times... and tonight's experience was unlike any…read moreother. It was my first time doing karaoke and I honestly don't know that I would do it again. We booked a karaoke room for an hour for 6 people on a Thursday evening, and while the singing was fun, the service was below subpar. When we arrived, we did not have a full menu available to us in the room, so it took a few mins to get our order in. Our server kept close tabs of every minute in karaoke, but not the food. It took over 60 minutes to get our wings! Apparently there was some sort of mix up in the kitchen & while we were understanding, what threw us for a loop was that even though our wings were DELAYED, our server was hesitant to offer complimentary time in our karaoke room while we waited. Right at the 60-minute mark, he was quick to offer two options - our wings to go or a table in the dining room. In the end, we had to negotiate an extra hour in the karaoke room since our food took SO long to come out. When paying the check, we were surprised to see a charge for food we never ever received! I'm super disappointed that they tried to take advantage of us, when we were very understanding of their mix up. In my opinion, servers could use a lesson or two in customer service. Never in my time in hospitality, have I ever behaved in the way they did.

Visited this spot for the first time and frankly it's a decent location, as NJ doesn't have a lot…read moreof Korean Fried Chicken spots. I dared to try the cauliflower wings (half & half), which actually wasn't bad. Both flavors was good, although I personally like the spicy better (just make sure you can handle it, although it won't be too bad if you're used to spicy food). Garlic fried rice was okay, but not the best. Also seems like they don't give you a side of pickled radish at this point, but maybe that's because we're in Jersey. Also the kimchi fries weren't what I expected. What the fries were crispy and tasty, they just give you a tiny cup of kimchi cheese sauce. Maybe I'm spoiled, but I expected the fries to be way more loaded. I ordered for pickup and it did take a lot longer than expected. I also felt sorry for the hostess, who was running around trying to help. There also was 5 people just standing around chatting, but the music was just a tad too loud to hear anyone trying to get their attention. I'm sure dining in would be a chill vibe, but can still have that and have it all together yk? Last thing is I definitely asked for bacon mustard sauce and heard them confirm over the phone, a bit annoyed they forgot that!

I'd like to tell you to stay away. To go and choose another spot. To completely avoid this place…read more Why! Because it was simply the best experience I've had with Korean food and personnel since I've started trying out this cuisine type over the past year. I was joined by my friend who ordered the bulgogi beef (which I did not get the opportunity to taste because it was so good he forgot to offer me a try) as well as a kimbap(?) as an appetizer. I tried a piece of the app and it was scrumptious. He said his entree was spicy but ok the best way. He was content with the portion, the taste, and the plating. I did warn him that most folks who come here do end up needing to bring food home. Boy, was that right. So, be kind and bring your own container(s) so you can delight in your leftovers another day. They do have takeout containers but they do not offer take out. You must dine in. So, please do keep this in mind when coming here. It makes sense because otherwise the transit time to take it offsite to eat your meal elsewhere is just not the same to get the full experience they are giving here along with their culinary expertise. The food came out fresh and with a little bit of wait. Patience may be required but it's so worth the wait. What did I have you are asking ? Well, my first ever japchae. Non-spicy option for me. The way the noodles were, I can't describe it. It's a whole fun experience on top of the goodness of the dish. The place has some modest touches to let you know what sort of cuisine they serve. There is a kimbap (?) bar area and a few tables. I imagine it can fill up quickly at lunch or dinner. I highly suggest arriving early to ensure you don't feel rushed. Definitely support this restaurant, make sure it has a longevity they deserve and continue to educate us - ok me- on the deliciousness of Korean cuisine. Of course, I took home my meal leftovers. And I enjoyed them the next day. The parking is easy and free at the Cardiff plaza.

The smells are authentic, but that's all we experienced…read more We arrived and were never greeted. The mom & pop operation is a little overwhelmed as we had to seat ourselves. The 'mom' did drop some chopsticks off at our table, but I'm pretty sure she didn't say a word to us. As we waited for her to return to take our order, we were disappointed when she said that she had to wait to take our order until another table did. At that point, we decided to leave. I want this place to be successful. There aren't many Korean options in this part of south Jersey. Please do better.