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Bunsiknara

3.6 (188 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Chinese, Seafood
Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Kalguksu (해물 칼국수)
Carmen X.

Nice casual spot in Palisades Park for light comfort good. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend. Kalguksu comes in a massive bowl. Kimbap is fresh!!

Seafood Kalguksoo
Angela K.

Bunsik Nara is a solid spot for casual Korean dishes. While you wouldn't come here to eat a healthy meal, it will be a hearty one! My favorite is the tonkatsu, especially their sauce! The sauce is unique and a little different from Japanese style sauce but really hits the spot. The service is attentive and accommodating to kids as well.

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Hwal L.

There was a lot to like about our first experience. Above all, everything on the combo plate was served at the right coldness and hotness. The pork katsu was so tender that each bite felt as light as clouds. I could've done without the fried egg on top of the hamburg steak, which really stands on its own. The iceberg lettuce for the salad had the perfect crisp and chill and the unidentified dressing brought it to another level. The macaroni and sweet corn salad were definitely welcome but were both a tad soupier than I would like. Staff was efficient and friendly although you would expect that in a dining room of just for people. An overall really solid first experience, so I'll have this joint on my radar for a future outing.

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Sherica G.

Relaxed atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive. Servings were bountiful. And everything we ordered were wonderful! Cheesy Tteokbokki was really cheesy... and will satisy your cheese-pull pleasure. Chicken was tender and tasty. Fish tonkatsu was not fishy and breading was crunchy. Odeng was fulfilling and kimmari was enjoyable! They also gave us free lettuce salad. I believe the owner might have recognized it was our first time there and offered us some free drinks - my company got sodas for each of us. I would say my experience here today is with high ROI.

Diablo Jjambbong
Lisa C.

The portions are HUGE! Bunsik Nara served a wide selection of Korean comfort food. And did I mention the portions are huge? lol The kimbap rolls are gigantic and you could easily share one between two people. The tteokbokki wasn't my favorite because it was way too sweet. It had some sort of fruity after taste that threw me off. Warning: do not get the Diablo jjamppong if you cannot handle spice. It is by far THE most spiciest soup I've ever tried. (As a reference: I can handle Samyang Buldak noodles just fine.) I even poured some water into it to dilute it but nothing helped. With that said though, the noodles were cooked perfectly and it had so much seafood and vegetables. (I later went back to try the regular jjamppong and the soup was great! Spicy but not diablo spicy.)

Thu H.

I thought the pricing for quick Korean bites was a little on the higher end for casual dining - but there's a reason- THEYRE BIG BOY sized. Totally wish I took a gander at everyone else's order before we ordered 3 separate entrees and a roll. Needless to say, if you're looking to fuel up- this is the place to go. I noticed they also do a LOT of takeout/catering-like orders. This spot ideal for groups or ur gym bro/sis trying to carbo load. The food is quite good. Banchan- iceberg lettuce w sesame dressing, kimchi, pickled radish but with a cinnamon-like taste to it Bimbimbap- IDK why there was iceberg lettuce in here too, otherwise satisfactory! Bulgogi Ttekbboki - was a ginormous gravy boat (def sharable); flavorful, filling Chicken Cheese Katsu- HUGE, crispy, cheesy- amazing. Sharable and should be for ur poor arteries. Tuna Kimbap- large and has imitation crab inside* Staff is super nice and welcoming. Even checked into make sure I mixed up the bimbimbap right.

Salad and sides (free)
Elizabeth S.

I was a big fan of this place and left feeling stuffed and satisfied! We got 3 dishes (1 combo, 1 tteokbokki, 1 squid and pork plate) and it was probably enough for 4 people, so we definitely overordered but everything looked so good! My favorite was the tteokbokki with fish cake. I also surprisingly loved the salad with the sauce they served for free at the beginning. The squid/pork was too spicy for me but I thought the squid was delicious. The combo came with really tasty green onions garnished on top of fried chicken. The chicken was special, as was the fried rice which had a hint of a seafood taste. I also appreciated the macaroni salad in the combo plate. The cream pasta was a bit too heavy for my liking, but it was good overall. Well worth the value, huge servings, busy place that seems to be popping in the midst of all these other Korean restaurants.

Jessica S.

Some of the best padak (fried chicken with green onion) in the world. So moist and juicy and the sauce they serve it with is soooo good. We also ordered the cheese tteokbokki which was a huge portion. One of the servers came around and mentioned that she thinks our order didn't get enough tteok so she gave us some extra (so kind... great service). The kimbap was super tasty and freshly made as well. Super casual ambiance for a snack/quick meal. Prices have gone up in the past few years but portions are still huge so can't really complain!

Shrimp tempura kimbop
Marie Y.

Ten of us went to the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch, and the staff was able to quickly accommodate us by putting together tables. As expected, we ordered a ton of things -- my brother and I shared Combo A, which comes with tonkatsu, Hamburg steak, and a choice between tomato sauce or cream spaghetti, and the shrimp tempura kimbop. The table also got tteokbokki and padak (fried chicken with scallions) to share. My brother and I frequent the restaurant at least once every few months, and I would say that any of the Combos are a good choice if you want to try a bunch of different food items. There are also Combos that come with different katsu and fried rice instead of the spaghetti. It was our first time trying the shrimp tempura kimbop, and while I wasn't expecting the spicy mayo drizzle, it didn't hurt the dish in any way. Tteokbokki was tasty but too spicy for a Korean American who does not do well with overly spicy food. Padak was excellently fried, and I appreciated that the server purposely served it a little later so that we would have some time to eat each of our main dishes and clear the table before digging into another dish. In fact, service was fantastic at the restaurant -- all of the servers were friendly and very attentive to our needs, despite the fact that they were pretty busy. As for ambiance, I love the decorations of Minions on the wall, as well as the latest Kpop hits playing in the background. The restaurant also has a display case of various anime figurines that is interesting to see. Overall, I definitely recommend Bunsik Nara if you want a wide variety in the selection of Korean food with great service.

Cheese Tonkatsu
Esther C.

Best comfort food when craving something fatty and spicy! I think the rice cakes are make of flour not rice (밀떡) so it's very chewy yum Katsu was so good -- that sauce was delightful too. Usually katsu sauce is too strong with a slight BBQ flavor but this one was not overpowering at all! Seemed homemade Server was so friendly and sweet! Great vibes

Cheese tteokbokki
Aidan O.

EXCEPTIONAL Korean food. HoLlLLYYY this place is amazing!! TRY THIS OUT for some great huge portion snack meals. Staff is super friendly and portions are MASSIVE. Quality was also insane!! All 6 of us were soooo happy with everything we ordered. Also, the banchan HIT soooo good. Kimchi, lettuce, and one other dish that was phenomenal. My mouth is watering thinking of this meal. Photos included to see the sweetness in quantity of everything. 17273920/10 we will be back. Ambiance was cute. It definitely felt like it was meant for families and kids specifically!

Soba and tonkatsu, and cheese kimchi fried rice
Wen Na Z.

Bunsiknara has an extensive menu with a variety of comfort dishes. My fiancé ordered their kimchi fried rice with cheese, and I ordered their soba with tonkatsu off their summer special menu. We were absolutely not expecting the huge portion sizes! The soba was delightfully chewy and paired well with the chilled dipping sauce and the katsu was fried perfectly and didn't taste oily. Would totally comeback to try some of the other dishes!

a plate of food with meat, rice, and eggs
Cecilia L.

Portion size here is massive!! Come hungry and you won't be disappointed. Food here was mediocre - nothing special to call out. Here's what we got: - sweet potatoes tonkatsu 3.5/5: def recommend anything fried here! And the sweet potato version is something more unique compared to other bunsiks - combo c 4/5: like I mention above combo c all gives you fried chicken and it's great that they use dark meat chicken which makes it extra tender; spaghetti & fried rice nothing worth calling out - combo f 3/5: the galbi delicious but portion for meat here was disappointing compared to the amount of kimchi fried rice they give you ( about 3 portion size ) to 1 portion of meat ratio. & kimchi fried rice didn't taste great which an odd smell to it - squid & pork 3.5/5: tasty squid & pork but too much onions here

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The service is friendly. The food is great and tasty. They have multiple tv's for kids and adults to watch.

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Haejang

Haejang

4.4
(12 reviews)
0.4 mi

Found another great Korean spot in NJ and the prices are so reasonable…read more The lunch combo is a great deal. We got the seaweed oyster soup with beef and grilled mackerel. The soup was so fresh and flavorful that I would honestly come back just for it. The mackerel was a big portion, crispy outside and tender inside. The Mul Naengmyeon was such a surprise. It's not the usual sweet and sour style. The noodles were super thin and cold, and the broth had a really unique flavor. I loved it. We also tried the Sundae Platter and Seafood Scallion Pancake. The pancake was a little oily but so good, with big pieces of seafood. Big portions, good prices, and lots of side dishes. We ate really well for under $20 per person. Good for both a quick solo meal or coming with a group.

Decent food, reasonable prices, and good service overall…read more Gamjatang (4/5): Good portion size. The broth was decent but not great; it leans more on the herbal side and isn't as spicy as other places. Oyster, Seaweed & Beef Soup (3/5): Packed with seaweed, but only came with about 5 oysters and very little beef. The broth had a strong, decent seafood flavor. Fried Spanish Squid (3/5): This wasn't on the menu, but I was excited they could make it since I'd seen photos from 7 months ago. However, it was baby squid rather than the body of the squid. It also felt a bit overcooked, lacking that fresh, chewy texture

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Kijang Seaweed Oyster Soup (w Beef)
Kijang Seaweed Oyster Soup (w Beef)
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Ahjae Gookbap

4.6
(150 reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

2nd time coming here. Small restaurant with a few tables. Thankfully when we came (Saturday…read moreevening), there was one table available and it was the same table as last time! Ordered three things: 1) marinated crabs, small size (5/5). Always a must-get here. 2) ddukbaegi bulgogi (4.5/5) - Thinly sliced prime marinated beef ribeye casserole with rice cake and glass noodle and mushroom served in a sizzling hot pot. Really flavorful and so good to have on a cold day. 3) ahjae ppyo jjim (4.5/5) - Braised prime beef meat bones in soy reduction with carrots, radish, dates, chestnut, rice cake and glass noodles. We got non-spicy. It came in a HUGE bowl. Definitely meant to be shared with a group. Took leftovers home and it was still yummy the next day mixed with knife-cut noodles I had at home.

Blew me away. Come here at all costs!! Super small and cute restaurant. The staff were so friendly…read moreand worked so hard and quickly. Side dishes (fresh kimchi, radish, fish cake, and egg) were AMAZING. Had so many refills. Come here!! FOOD: Premium Soy Marinated Crab (9/10) - Insanely sweet and crab sizes are very generous. Mix the rice in the head, you won't be disappointed Soy Marinated Blue Crab (8/10) - Also really good, but crabs are a bit smaller. Still tastes great with the rice Bibingnaeng (8/10) - Really solid cold noodles with beef, pear, and cucumbers? Great way to finish off the meal.

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Blue Soy Crab Small / 간장게장 S
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ShabuRo

4.4
(653 reviews)
0.7 mi
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We did the AYCE option on a Sunday afternoon. Not terribly busy, so it was very relaxing. The…read more90-min time limit seemed like unnecessary pressure but it's about all we needed anyway. First time for me, and hopefully not the last. Unfortunately, I live in DC but this will definitely be on the list of favorite restaurants to return to. FOOD: Holy Shabu-moly! The fish cake, veggie, noodle, dumpling, sauce selection was too much. Seriously, I mean that literally. Patrons are paralyzed by the paradox of choice. Fewer options would help me focus on the essentials and allow me more time eating than deciding. Lol. Honestly I wish I would have just focused on ordering the meats. SERVICE: We had a young waiter who was very attentive, professional, accommodating, and understanding. Also, an older gentleman who I can only imagine was a manager, stopped by to fill our water glasses and ensure we were happy with everything. FACILITY: Not exactly what I would call spacious, especially if this restaurant was packed, but it was very comfortable, especially since we had a large wheelchair. The bathrooms were immaculate. VERDICT: Can't wait to come back. Highly recommended.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Great variety of hot pot foods to select from! + Excellent food quality - ALLLL of the meats (e.g., pork belly, pork shoulder, rib eye, prime fatty beef, etc.) and seafood (e.g., clams, shrimp, octopus, etc.) that we ordered were verrrrrry fresh and delicious. + All of the non-meat/seafood items to choose from (e.g., green veggies, fish balls, dumplings, corn, etc.) were also very good. + Everything that you can select from the self-serve refrigerated area to cook was well-organized, maintained and replenished when low. + The number of sauces to choose from will make your head spin ... which is a good thing! + They have 2 self-serve ice cream machines. One that serves vanilla and green tea ice cream and the other that serves vanilla and mango sorbet. And alll of the ice cream and sorbet were SUPER refreshing. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Friendly and cordial waiters. + Waiters consistently visited us to see how we were doing and to check on if we needed more meat or seafood. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior with lots of tables. + Private parking lot in the front and to the side. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + Even on a Monday late morning to early afternoon, there were 4-5 tables occupied, including us. Considering how good the food is here, I can totally see this spot getting very busy on weekends. + As of April 2026, the all you can eat pricing is very reasonable with it ranging from $18.95 - $35.95, depending on the time of day (lunch or dinner), day of the week (weekday or weekend/holiday) and whether you want to include meats and seafood (which I TOTALLY recommend).

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Matcha & Vanilla Swirl (included in AYCE ~$34/person)
Matcha & Vanilla Swirl (included in AYCE ~$34/person)
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Q Grill

Q Grill

4.5
(68 reviews)
1.5 mi

My new favorite Korean restaurant in the hood! Free parking lot. Pretty spacious but can be packed…read morewith some waiting on a busy night. We got seated right away with reservation on Friday night. Very nice and generous spread of banchan. Ordered short ribs noodle soup, hot stone rice with bulgogi, braised short ribs and seafood pancake. Everything was delicious! When we were just wondering if we had ordered kimchi fried rice when it was brought to our table, the waitress found out that it was a mistake and decided to give it to us for free. Great service! Staff was friendly, service was quick and prices were comparable to other restaurants in the area. Would definitely come back to try its BBQ!

The day of the visit to Q Grill was for a solemn reason as we were gathered for repass. It was my…read morefirst visit with my family, and we were welcomed in an usher to a special section towards the back with pre-determined menu to choose from. There as one older waitresses in particular, whose name I did not catch, but she was exceptional in her service -- to not just our section, but to everyone. She seemed to understand well how to cater to the restaurant patrons, taking into consideration that we were grieving a loss of a family member/friend. The food was excellent. The "banchan" side dishes were fresh and savory with continuous refills. They provided us with appetizer of the two types of "jeon"s - when was seafood and one was kimchi. I ordered the super sized "galbi tang" (갈비탕 - Short Rib Soup). I say "super sized" as it's quite larger in quantity than any I have ever had in any restaurant! . They had already pre-sorted the meat from the bones which usually are included in this particular dish. The amount of meat was incredibly abundant and absolutely savory and soft to chew. The meal was so big that I packed most of it to go and it sealed up almost to the top of a quart container! Other guests tried the "oohguhgi galbi tang" (Short Rib Cabbage Soup - 우거지 갈비탕) and "bibimbap" (Mixed Rice with root vegetables - 비빔밥) which looked delicious and ample in quantity as well. The restaurant is located off-shot from Lemoine Avenue In Fort Lee (soon after you cross Main Street) and turn into their driveway right before Charim Restaurant/Paris Baguette Cafe. Parking is plenty for free and the entrance has stairs and ramps for wheelchair/walkers. The bathroom is to your left as soon as you enter the restaurant. The ambiance is elegant and clean. Service is prompt and courteous (with exception to one younger waitress who was a bit curt and ignore requests but the older waitress I mentioned prior really saved the day! ). The managers were professional and helpful in directing the guests to the right places. Overall experience in food and service was 4.8/5.0. Q Grill was recently named top 10 KBBQ spots in NJ/NY. Will definitely visit and enjoy their other menu selections!

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Ganjang Gaejang.
Marinaded blue crabs.

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Ganjang Gaejang. Marinaded blue crabs.

Bunsiknara - korean - Updated July 2026

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