Had such a great experience at Nubiani! The quality of the meat was amazing--you can really taste…read morehow fresh and clean everything was. Every cut was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It didn't feel heavy or greasy at all, which made the whole meal even more enjoyable. The service was also fantastic. The staff was friendly, attentive, and kept an eye on the grill so everything was cooked perfectly. The banchan was fresh and paired really well with the meat. And don't skip dessert! The ice cream at the end was SO good and was the perfect way to finish the meal. It was such a refreshing treat after all the BBQ. Definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of the food, service, and overall experience made it worth it. Great ambiance!

This was my first time at Nubiani and it was great. I think the only point that I'm docking points…read moreoff for is the fact that we felt very rushed. We were early too, they seated us, and then they came by to ask if we wanted to place an order about 4-5 times before the party was completely there. And when we wanted to order more food, at the 45 minute mark, they had to "check if there was time left" on our reservation. I understand they're very busy and have bookings, but it was only about 45 minutes in. Anyways, the experience itself was great. They cooked all our food for us and everything was great quality. Banchans were refreshed and refilled - sometimes without being asked. We were very well taken care of. The pancake was good as well as the tartare. HIghlight was definitely the meat and banchans though. We all got ice cream at the end and birthday boy even got a candle in his with some sprinkles. Super cute and very nice of them.

Yeah Jeju deserves a Michelin for the entire experience. Reservation was a bit challenging to get…read moreso definitely feel like I lucked out. Was seated instantly upon arriving 10 minutes early for our reservation. Massive props to the service throughout our entire duration. When my partner went to the washroom, they instantly came to fold her handkerchief and set it on the table. Spent under $100 per person which I'd say is on the better end for value (though I am no Michelin expert). Toro Ssam Bop - my partner who does not typically like raw fish said this might be her favorite dish (or favorite fish dish). I think that speaks volumes. The toro tuna is rich, fatty, and balanced by all the chosen ingredients which leads to no overly fishy taste. She raved about the "tuna dish" for the rest of the day. Don't skip this specialty that is highly regarded across visitors. Clam & Sea Bream Somyeon - cold thin noodles lie in a bowl that is surrounded by ice, so a fun presentation. While the noodles themselves have a smooth texture and are tasty, I would say the entire dish is too lemony. Even the clams are hard to taste because they're covered in some lemon or lime. The sea bream had a typical fish texture and taste but also had too much sour tang. I'd skip this in the future, but if the lemon flavor were tuned down, the dish has strong potential. Wagyu Ramyun - raw wagyu beef was not in my partners interest but this was one of those top dishes I had to get. Spoiler alert, she loved the small raw beef pieces. Even if the description isn't a perfect match, I feel like JeJu Noodle Bar will work some magic and make it work. The broth here was rich, flavorful, and umami. There's some ground beef pieces for added flavor and the broth can be slightly spicy. Noodles were delicious and soaked up all the flavor too. Highly recommend!

One of my favourite meals in New York City was at JeJu Noodle Bar, so I was really happy that I was…read moreable to score a reservation here! I ordered the JeJu Fried Chicken (we added an extra piece) and Family Ramyun. The fried chicken came with a creamy and tangy sauce, and the caviar added some umami flavour to each bite. Although the chicken was tender, and the dish was good, I wouldn't get it again. The Family Ramyun, however, was my favourite dish of the night. It was so flavourful and all the components were cooked to perfection. I wanted to get two bowls, but not only would I have been super full, but it also would've broken the bank. It was a great dinner at JeJu Noodle Bar and I'd come again just for the Family Ramyun!!!

Short Review- Outstanding Restaurant Week Menu. Get the Hoe Muchim, Yukhoe, Gangjeong, Galbi-Jjim,…read moreand if you want to be very full, the Pyongyang Cold Noodle. I went back to this Korean spot with a group for their $60 Summer Restaurant Week menu, which I'll abbreviate as RW from now on. I was not expecting the biggest portions as the menu is a bit pricey, but I was surprised in a good way. Compared to the regular menu, this is a fantastic deal, being both high quality and with large portions. You can see the previous review regarding the nice space, which is from a converted library. The only distinction this time was that they were much more crowded. The server was friendly, though he did rather haphazardly drop off all of the appetizers instead of giving them to the specific people who ordered them, leading to a bit of confusion. To drink, I shared a bottle of 24% Soju Dokdo, which another person had ordered at the bar prior to me arriving during happy hour. As per the other time before we got the other courses, they gave us some kimchi as well as a cold soup as an amuse bouche. The soup consisted of cucumber, tomato agar jelly, basil oil, and Korean pear. The soup is refreshing, cold, slightly herbal, and a little bit sweet, and worked perfectly to whet our appetite. The RW menu that followed consisted first of one choice each from three different options: vegetable, sea, and meat. Afterwards, there was a choice of main and a side dish, and then dessert. From the appetizers, my vegetable choice was the Lotus Root Gangjeong/연근강정, a pair of fried lotus root slices with a mild sweetness, presumably from rice syrup/물엿. The lotus root had a light fry, with a mild crunch, but it was the most basic of the dishes. Other people enjoyed the Asparagus Japchae/아스파라거스잡재 and the Acorn Jelly/도토리묵. I tried the latter, and it was refreshing and tasty with an interesting mix of textures. Compared to the other appetizers, this was also the only course without a supplement, which makes sense since it was vegetables. From the sea section, I ordered a dish I got last time, the Hoe Muchim/회무침, listed on the menu as seasonal fish, gochujang, and soybean powder, which all came with kim/seaweed for DIY handrolls. The dish is normally $24, and of course, the portion was slightly smaller, but it was still sizable. As this was the case with the other dishes, I won't mention that again. The fish in this case was raw salmon, which was buttery, and paired with the crunchy vegetables, the sweet/spicy/mildly fermented gochujang, and the nutty soybean powder. Another person enjoyed the Shrimp Pancakes/새우전, saying that there was plenty of shrimp inside, and no one ordered the $5 extra Abalone Salad/전복냉채. Finally, for meat, I went with the Yukhoe/육회, the Korean version of beef tartare with Korean pear and egg yolk, which is normally $28. The meat was tender with a mild fragrance from sesame oil and a bit of sweetness from the paired, well, pear. No one got the Spicy Fried Chicken/닭튀김, while someone else splurged and loved the $5 extra Beef Cheek Suyuk/소뽈살수육. For my main dish, as with a few others as per my recommendation, I went with the $10 extra Galbi-Jjim/갈비찜. Normally $52, this had soy-braised prime beef, Pyogo mushrooms, some potatoes, and some tteok. The short ribs were very tender, with some fat that was flavorful without being too chewy. The broth wasn't as sweet as some other places, with a delightful little bit of spiciness. This was outstanding, just like last time. Others enjoyed the Bossam/보쌈 and the Squid Stir Fry /오징어볶음, with no one getting the Tofu Mushroom Hot Pot/두부버섯전골. As a side, my choice was the Mushroom Sotbap/버섯솥밥, which is $10 extra, but shared between two people. Normally for $38, this had golden queen rice, mushrooms, foie gras, and a beef broth, and just like during normal service, they present the full pot before dividing it up. The rice had a strong umami with a bit of crunch from the scorched part, and was delicious like last time. Another person liked the Seasonal Vegetable Bibimbap/산채비빔밥, and one other had the portion of Pyongyang Cold Noodle/평양냉면, with the broth poured at the table. The portion was noticeably gigantic compared to every other dish, and the bit of broth I tried was delicious. For dessert, there were two choices. I got the Korean Melon/참외 with coconut and manchego cheese. The dish was well composed, with a granita/ice made from melon, some coconut sorbet on the bottom, and a very mild cheesy flavor. It was refreshing. A few had the Burdock/우엉 with burdock ice cream, chocolate mousse, and burdock chips. They found it mildly bitter with a bit of nuttiness, and one person liked it, and the other did not. I tried a bit, and I thought it was decent, but I preferred my dessert. This was again a very good meal. I wish I had better photos, but we all loved our time here.

Solid Korean spot with a calm, dim interior. We made res for restaurant week as a group of 6, which…read moreallowed us to try a little of everything on their menu. What I got: - Asparagus Japchae: Very good - instead of traditional Japchae noodles, it's sliced asparagus and mushroom. The marinate was delish! - Shrimp Pancake: It was more like an omelette. Not so much of the actual pancake batter. - Spicy Fried Chicken: Nicely fried, standard. The spicy sauce is on the side, which allows us to adjust our bite. - Bossam: I enjoyed this! More Bossam pieces than lettuce, but overall taste of the meat was good. It didn't have the "bland pork" taste. - Pyongyang Cold Noodle: This was my first time having this dish. Seemed pretty traditional. The broth was on the lighter end for me. - Korean Melon: LOVEDD this dessert! A refreshing way to end the meal. The menu denotes cheese, but it wasn't even noticeable. It has a few toasted pine nuts mixed in, which were SOO good. Overall, a very filling meal and worth the $60 restaurant week value! Nothing absolutely blew me away, BUT the flavors were solid and the staff were great. Would come back for another deal!

This place really hits a sweet spot between quality, value, and comfort. The staff is friendly, the…read morevibe is very casual, and the portions are incredibly generous--probably one of the better value meals you'll find in Hoboken. The soy garlic fried chicken tenders were a highlight: fresh, flavorful, and served in a portion more than big enough to share. The sauce leans sweeter than your usual soy garlic so keep that in mind. The make-your-own Bibimbap bowl is a great concept. Everything in the bowl was solid--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you'd hope for. I do wish there were a few more side options to mix things up a bit, but overall, very satisfying. The galbi was on the sweeter side compared to other places I've tried, but still really pleasant. Only note is that my drink didn't show up until about 15 minutes into the meal. Seems like the kitchen forgot about it until someone else ordered a couple of drinks and they had to fire up the drink station.

Whether "All About Gogi" technically counts as a replacement for "Gogi Grill" or just a name change…read moreis beyond my pay grade. The bowls are relatively similar; I enjoyed the spicy pork with hot sauce. But one downside of the new version is one kimchi option instead of three in the prior configuration.

A contemporary expression of Japanese and Korean cuisine, executed with precision and quiet…read moreconfidence. The open kitchen offers a transparent stage for the chefs' craft, adding a sense of immediacy and authenticity to the experience. The seven-course tasting menu unfolds with thoughtful progression, each dish presenting a distinct identity while maintaining harmonious balance. Flavors are nuanced yet expressive, textures deliberate, and presentation restrained but elegant. The meal builds anticipation course by course, culminating in a dining experience that feels both composed and inspired. Though the setting carries the casual ambiance of an open food court, the cuisine itself possesses the refinement and depth of a dedicated fine dining establishment. In a more intimate standalone setting, this would undoubtedly be a destination I would return to frequently.

"I felt like I died and went to food heaven." "Flavor bomb."…read more These were just some of the things I said about Ddobar as I was taking my time eating each course, trying to savor every bite. Ddobar has been on my radar for some time but took a while to visit simply because I do not work nor live in the city. The few times I was in the city and tried to book, it was either closed for the day or booked up for a private event. Finally the stars aligned and I made it. Unfortunately by then they no longer offer the chef studio tasting menu for $135, only the yubu tart tasting menu for $75 per person. The chef assured me that they kept many of the most popular items on the smaller menu. Now I'm just going to straight out say this was one of the best meals I have had in my life. Not only was it delicious but incredibly unique. A true standout. Every course was also beautiful presented and just felt so elevated. Truly the art of a Michelin star chef. I forgot that I was sitting in a food hall. LOL. I left incredibly full and floating through cloud nine. Sadly they did not have the earl grey soft serve which was what caught my eye to this establishment in the first place. I may have to find an excuse to come back soon! It is unfortunate but I was told the tasting menu will be gone end of March as the chefs sounds like they will be venturing out to different projects elsewhere. Go while you still can and show them some love!

A local hot spot for Korean food with an in person reservation through their kiosk. Lots of people…read moreinside and waited around 1.5 hours. Great variety of food and service. Tofu rice - complementary, clean start to the meal Spicy galbi jjim - sweet, meat is tender, love the rice claw and squash White/eggplant rice - eggplant rice has great seasonings Banchan - love the assortment Handmade mandu - soft skin, meaty on inside Mini bossam - balance of tender and fatty meat Spicy seafood rice cake - chewy rice cakes Spicy seafood tofu stew - spicy, savory Buckwheat pancake - different than typical Korean pancakes, onion-y Perilla seed tofu stew - very unique flavor, almost nutty Cod roe omelet - soft, simple

Every time I walk by, I see a huge line for this place so I came here for lunch. Even though…read morethere's a reservation system and an estimated wait time, it's not accurate. Ours said 30 min and turned out to be just over an hour. Although, we did go around the time it opened. The galbijjim was sweeter than I expected. I've never had sweet, spicy galbijjim and although I didn't love it initially, it grew on me. Loved ithe ingredients, especially the pumpkin. Also tried the popular cod roe omelet. It was good with the wasabi sauce, but I think it's a bit overhyped. It was a good pair to balance out the flavorful galbijjim. Because the restaurant was so busy and cramped, servers were walking through fast and constantly. It did feel a bit like we were rushed and pressured to leave so other people could come in. We were there for maybe 20-30 minutes and decided to just pack our food. I would love to try again during an off peak hour.

I got the opportunity to try Ahri's Kitchen when I was in the area. I dropped by right before…read moreclosing and they were kind enough to accommodate me. This is just a cute little local restaurant owned by an auntie who is both running the kitchen, serving the customers, and helping clean up. It definitely gives off the most homey vibes. I went ahead and ordered the Bulgogi Kimchi Tofu Stew. I do not eat beef so I kindly asked if they could sub pork instead and they were happy to do so! This came out bubbling hot and was an absolute delight for the palette. Ahri's Kitchen is also BYOB so we got to enjoy our favorite drinks on the side. Overall, loved this place, especially for the atmosphere! Will be back!

This place is so quaint and cute, perfect for a date. We went here for dinner on a Friday night and…read moreit wasn't terribly crowded. There are only a few tables inside and outside so we got lucky. We had the vegetable waffles which were delicious. The soy sauce that comes with the waffles was especially good. My date had the vegetable gimbop and I had the tofu bibimbap. The tofu bibimbap was good but the egg wasn't great on top. The spicy sauce that came with the bibimbap was delicious. I would go back here again and try to the kimichi fries. Service was pretty good! It's a casual place so my expectations for service were not high and I was pleased with it.

Made a reservation for an early dinner here and had a great time, although I didn't realize there…read moreis a 90 min time limit so we were a bit rushed towards the end of our meal. It's quite spacious inside (goes far back) and has a nice ambiance. The bathrooms also smell good. For four of us, we ordered: - Pear Enough mocktails (2/5) not a fan, weird after taste - Truffle Potato Pancake (4/5) not bad but not that flavorful - Octopus Tteokbokki (5/5) loved this - Hojok Galbi (4/5) also good but pretty expensive - Galbi Rice Bowl (4/5) not bad - Tiger Budae Jigae (4/5) not bad - Hotteok Ice Cream (5/5) so good

The interior was nicely furnished and modern and the service was great…read more I do think that the food was good but not great. The food here falls for the very common trap of being "Instagrammable" food. If the food tasted as good as it looks, this would be a 5star review. Alas, it did not live up to its visual expectations.