Super cute small local business that sells "homemade" Korean kimchi with a small weekly menu…read more It is located in a cross section of Bay Ridge Avenue and Colonial Road next to a pizzeria. They specialize in a variety of jarred kimchi that you normally see in grocery stores. The price per jar is anywhere between $10-$15. They also have a weekly (changing) menu offering Korean homemade soups and lunch. I got a pork kimchi ($13 after taxes) and it was delicious. This brought up so much childhood memories of a time when my dad worked at a local Cheung Fun place in Chinatown. You feel something inside that you don't normally get when you go to a crowded / fancier restaurant. It feels like "home" in a sense. I love a small business like Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen because it adds characters to the local business. :) The staff are friendly and because there is an open kitchen, you can see them make your food. Although no seating, you can always grab the food and get a slice of pizza next door and have a meal at the pizzeria's outdoor seating. :)

This was such a cute little gem tucked away on the quieter end of Bay Ridge Ave. I love that it's a…read morefamily-owned small business, and that they have (limited) hot options as well as packaged kimchi and banchan, along with some home goods and instant ramyun. I picked up a small jar of their classic white kimchi ($8.32), which I was so excited to try because white kimchi is traditionally made with pine nuts and it's difficult to find a nut-free version at supermarkets. I thought the kimchi had a pleasant tang, though it was a little savorier than I expected. The variety of banchan was also excellent-- I counted 21 different dishes as well as 4 different types of sauces. I picked up a miyeok and dubu muchim ($8.32) which was a seaweed salad tossed with firm tofu crumbles. I intended to eat it for dinner, but I finished the whole container before I got home because it was so addictive and delicious. If you have any questions, a staff member is at hand but everything is neatly labeled with an explanation of ingredients. Their kitchen is open on Wed-Sun so I'd love to return to try a weekend special, which rotates on a weekly basis. Kimchi Kooks is located a short walk away from Owl's Head Park and the pier, so I would definitely recommend grabbing a few banchan to-go if the weather is nice! PS- A staff member kindly let me know that all the kimchis are nut-free and that if you bring the glass jar back, you get $1 off your next purchase.

always eat here when i'm hungry bc i live so dang close. Nothing like panda express, this place is…read morereally good and has great flavors. i've tried so many things here but i love the fried chicken with fried rice, mushroom chicken (amazing sauce) and classic beef and broccoli that honesty is very flavorful. food is p good with great prices. the owner is very nice and always strikes a conversation. Very happy to have access to good food at reasonable rates.

Great food. Awesome husband and wife owners. Been going for 5 years and never a complain or bad…read moreexperience.

Best Hong Kong style BBQ on 8th Ave. I love fish tofu, bacon wrapped with Enoki mushrooms and…read morechicken wings. They also use charcoals to grill the skewers. Very good and the price is great!

Just stopped by this place as the menu shown on Yelp photos look expansive. Walking up, you…read morebasically look at the menu and order from the one lady that makes the rolls. Unfortunately a lot of the rolls we wanted to get like beef brisket and curry fish balls ran out, also too is the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf. We ended up settling for roast pork rice roll, and a beef version, and lastly fish ball version. They make it from scratch which is nice to see while the ingredients are chopped up to small pieces. I do wish they put more ingredients in but for the price they charge (average of $2.75 per roll), no complaints there. There is one small table outside to eat in but no indoor seating or bathroom. I would give 3 strong stars.

This shop is relatively new and offers a variety of fresh soy-based products such as tofu, ho fun,…read moresoy milk, herbal tea, and more.They also specialize in made-to-order savory cheung fun, served hot with a choice of fillings, toppings, and a side of sweet soy sauce. It seems like they're offering grand opening prices at the moment--someone who can read Chinese might be able to confirm that. I tried the fresh pork roll with egg, scallions, and cilantro for just $3. The rice noodles were smooth and soft, the proportions of ingredients to rice roll were well-balanced, and the soy sauce was flavorful. I enjoyed every bite!

Various choices of foods! All of which are as authentic and delicious as ever throughout my years…read moreof eating there since I was a child. The service may be a little ruckus, however that's the warmth of the Chinese culture. Definitely will bring my friends or come back with my family and gossiping under the shiny chandelier.

I absolutely love this place, and it's become a go-to destination for me and my family! Located…read moreright in the heart of Brooklyn's Chinatown, this restaurant is always bright with energy. The food comes out quickly, and everything is always hot and fresh -- you'll never find anything sitting around for too long. Their Sunday dim sum is amazing. From dumplings to chicken feet, and even shrimp gyoza. If you're in the area on a Sunday, I highly recommend trying it, you won't be disappointed. If you miss dim sum, the restaurant also offers a full dine-in menu and takeout. One of my favorites here is the roast duck. Which can be about $18-$25 depending on how much you order. The skin is perfectly crispy, the meat is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The duck pancakes are also a must-try. Another dish we always ordered were the fried rice, with plenty of options to choose from, the classic egg fried rice, lobster, shrimp, chicken, or the house special (loaded with beef, pork, and seafood), it's always a hit. When you think of authentic Asian food, this is the place to go. The complimentary hot tea is such a lovely touch, especially on those chilly winter nights when it's served up hot, before and after indulging in dishes like the crispy duck, fried rice, and pan noodles. The inside of the restaurant is huge, with plenty of large round tables, making it great for groups. The servers navigate the space smoothly, pushing around dim sum carts, and each table has a Lazy Susan for easy sharing. It's such a practical and efficient setup. The floors are kept clean, with staff frequently mopping up any spills, especially important with all the delicious (and sometimes greasy) food being served, thers always a spill or two. Although I've moved away from the area, this place remains my top spot whenever I'm back in New York. It holds so many wonderful memories for me and my family, and visiting always feels nostalgic. Diffidently a must try.

I love roast pork fresh and leftovers!! The prices are great and fair. menu is big and have…read moredifferent things to order. I missed the breakfast items so next time I will come earlier. I see that they have fresh fried dough sticks to dip in the congees too!! I only ordered roast pork (leaner cut) this time because I was in a rush. But I would def try more items next time!! There's plenty of seats to dine in too. FYI: they take credit cards too if you don't have cash!

tl;dr: Great Chinese BBQ for solid prices. I highly recommend!…read more Food: 5/5 Uncle Ng's has quickly become a go-to spot for our family after we recently discovered it. They do Chinese BBQ cuisine exceptionally well. The roast pig and roast duck are our favorite and are served by the pound. We've tried some of their dishes as well; you can't go wrong with the beef and noodles. Their congee is my wife's comfort food. Service: 5/5 Very friendly and efficient. They're personable and gave us advice on which herbal beverage would be suitable to our toddler. Ambiance: 4/5 Clean and quaint. I love seeing the BBQ duck and meats on display. There's seating on premises in case you can't wait to chow down.

The food was pretty good and the service is not bad too and the sea food is very fresh straight…read morefrom the tank the only bad thing for me is that it's pretty loud if you come after 5 pm because there's gonna be lots of people

The usual in 8th ave. I was very confused to why this place has 3 different names. One on store…read morebanner one on take out menu and another inside. Yes I was so confused I didn't even know what to look up on yelp. The food lacked a bit of profile but the taste overall was good. The seafood itself seemed a little old to me... It's fresh from the tank but the crab and lobster itself seemed to have lost it's time where it's juicy and meaty. The one I had at the restaurant the meat was a little lacking and sticking to the shell. I don't know how to explain that but people who knows seafood well should know what I am talking about. Its loud indoors so don't expect polite service. You yell out what you need that's pretty much how it goes down in here.

Pretty oily (especially the dumplings) but if you don't mind that, it actually tastes pretty good…read more Plus it's cheap. It's kind of a hole in the wall place, so don't expect too much. Good for a quick meal and if you are on a budget. Wouldn't mind coming back to try some of their other dishes.

great fresh hand pull noodle and dumplings are delicious. Price is reasonable, will definitely…read morecome back again