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    Grandma's Bapsang

    4.8 (65 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Grandma's Bapsang - Pot of kimchi and other sides for flavoring soup - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey
    Grandma's Bapsang - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey
    Grandma's Bapsang - Pots of free unlimited kimchi at each table - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey
    Grandma's Bapsang - Galbi (marinated short ribs) - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey
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    Grandma's Bapsang - Hot stone bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey
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    Grandma's Bapsang - Naengmyun (cold noodles in broth) - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey
    Grandma's Bapsang - Spicy beef kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey
    Grandma's Bapsang - Bibim naengmyun (spicy cold noodles) - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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    Grandma's Bapsang - Kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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    Pots of free unlimited kimchi at each table
    Jane C.

    My Korean parents are picky when it comes to food, and nowhere does that show up than with their own cuisine. So when they give their mark of approval to a Korean restaurant, I know it must be good. The name of the restaurant - Halmae Bapsang - translates to Grandma's Food Table, and that's quite literally what you should expect here. The owner is a sweet and fiercely joyful elderly woman who visits each table, sometimes to bring you your order or to wish you a happy meal. Our family ordered from all over the menu, and everything was markedly fresh. The cold noodles - whether in a broth or the spicy mixed version - are refreshing and chewy, while the kalguksu (or hot noodles) are filling and comforting. My mom is a particularly big fan of their dumpling soup, and I had the privilege of watching one of the chefs hand-making a new batch of dumplings. They are packed tight with filling and delicious. My own go-to order of hot stone bibimbap was spectacular (to note: they also have regular bowls of bibimbap for a few dollars cheaper). It's served with a squeeze bottle of gochujang so you can make it to your own spice level, and served with a bowl of rich ox bone soup. I tend to judge a restaurant's bibimbap by how crunchy the bottom layer of rice can get in the hot stone bowl, and the socarrat achieved here is tremendously charred and crunchy, adding the most amazing texture in this mixed rice dish. Orders are delivered to the table, but clean-up and retrieving or refilling water glasses are left up to the customers. This serves as a plus for two reasons - one, you don't have to wait on anyone for dining needs, and two, tip is optional. In fact, when my sister attempted to leave a customary 20% tip, the owner waved her away saying, "No, no, that's too much!" There are just a few tables and chairs, and a pretty small parking lot adjacent to the restaurant (as well as limited paid street parking right out front). Vibes here are small, simple, and cozy - just the way you'd expect it to be at grandma's place.

    Clam kalguksu
    Meg C.

    Stopped here on our way to NJ and very happy we were able to try the clam kalguksu, fried dumplings, and kimchi. The clam kalguksu was very clean tasting with ~10 fresh clams and nice toothsome knife cut noodles. It came in a big stainless steel bowl that I didn't think I'd finish, but it was light enough that I was able to eat it all without feeling too full. Fried dumplings were tasty, hot and crispy - only 4 came in an order. The kimchi came in a generous portion and had a nice bite that was not too acidic, spicy or sour - some of the best I've had in recent memory. Service was fast and the space is clean and well -kept. Self serve water station, self bus, and reasonable prices. Street parking was easy around 5pm on a Friday. Looking forward to returning after crossing the GW bridge on the way to NJ!

    Steamed dumpling
    Jenna W.

    This place is clean and service was quick. Here, you put your plates on the counter after you are done your meal. I got the steamed dumplings with meat and the plain handmade noodle soup. The dumpling is definitely handmade with a good amount of scallion, the downside is that it is pretty pricey for only 8. The noodle soup was clean with a slight beef flavor. Def get the noodle soup!!

    Victor H.

    Came here for dinner and ordered a bibimbap and it was delish. Homey ambiance with benches, nothing fancy. The service is self-serve and grad your food from the counter. Street parking is very limited and hard to get so it might be a hassle to get there, so might not be able to visit again in the future due to logistics and not by taste, too bad : (

    Spicy beef kalguksu
    Maggie P.

    Delicious kalguksu! You order at the front and sit down once you receive your order. We got the steamed dumplings and 2 orders of kalguksu: clam and spicy beef. They also give you a whole big pot of kimchi! Very quiet for 8pm on a Sunday night. Only two tables at the restaurant.

    Home made clam noodle soup
    Kevin T.

    Don't sleep on this small korean restaurant. The restaurant is an order at the counter and sit and eat kind of joint. It wasn't too crowded when we went but you can see into the kitchen and see the chef's working hard to quickly serve your food. You're first presented with a huge pot of kimchi as your starter banchan. The dumplings are a must! They were steamed to perfection. We got the clam and spicy beef kalguksu and they were both delicious. Not too salty with a ton of underlying flavor.

    Susanna C.

    Cozy place. Owner is very sweet and very attentive. The food is so reasonably priced. The seafood pancake is the best I have had. The galbi was very flavorful and the hand made dumplings were also excellent. The cold noodle seemed to lack some flavor. The hand made noodle was good but also needed more flavor. Overall a great at home feeling and very enjoyable dinner.

    Natalie H.

    This is a cozy, casual spot run by a grandma. The food was delicious, and the menu was simple. It's mostly self-serve, but the owner was very attentive and came out to check on the tables regularly. They also give out a small pot of kimchi per table. We'll definitely come back to try the mandu!

    Clam kalguksu
    Angela K.

    Grandma's Bapsang is a homey spot for heartwarming Korean food! Their kalguksu, mandu, and jigaes are all great! The gukbap has a really unique umami flavor so I'd recommend it if you like this dish! The clam kalguksu has a different broth than the regular one so if you like clams I'd recommend it. The mul mandu are really satisfying little bites! Next time I'll have to try the soondubu. I ordered by menu number but I think they misheard me so I ended up with a different dish. Everything is good so no complaints but it might be good to double check your order if you ordered by number or in English instead of Korean. The grandma is super kind and friendly and there is a lot of care in the food. Highly recommend for a casual spot with yummy Korean food!

    Cecilia L.

    Recently opened and this place was great!! Very delicious knife cut handmade noodles!! The broth here is very clean and yummy We enjoyed the galbitang & clams kalguksu Customer service was also phenomenal

    Seafood handmade noodles
    Lee E.

    Just had the Seafood noodles here. So good. The staff was very friendly and helped me picked something that didn't have beef or pork. I was just sad that they didn't offer any dumplings without pork or beef. I don't eat beef or pork and was as hoping to have some veggie or shrimp dumplings. Hopefully they'll offer those in the future. Highly recommend this place nevertheless.

    Cold buckwheat noodle combo, short rib,  loved it.

    Stopped in today, I was craving mandu, yes Italians love mandu. Great service and amazing food, cant wait to go back

    Clam Kalguksu, Mandu Yukgejang
    Janice H.

    Super delicious knife-cut noodles for a snowy day. All the soups come in big bowls, and takeout containers at the front if you want to take leftover broth home. The halmoni/grandma there is super sweet and might ask you how your meal is, please protect her at all costs and be nice!! :') Also please note that it is self service but sometimes the workers will bring stuff out for you if they're not doing anything else. Establishment is clean, and I love their kimchi there - I can't believe they don't charge extra for it and let you refill as much as you like (I wouldn't be surprised if they changed that soon). Clam kalguksu: Comes with a dipping sauce for your clams. The broth itself is sweetened naturally by the clams, and the noodles have an intrinsic flavor that also soaks up the flavor and saltiness of the soup well. The texture is just as soft and chewy as I like. Mandu Yukgejang: Comes with a bowl of rice. The lady will warn you that it's spicy, but if you're good with spicy food it'll be fine. Love all the softened green onion and gosari namul (korean fernbrake) in there. There is some shredded beef and glass noodles in there, but not a crazy amount. I loved eating the dumplings because the fillings get extra juicy after boiling in the soup for a bit. Overall I was the most impressed with the clam kalguksu. I inhaled it so fast I choked lol. I was kind of nervous about writing a rave review because I don't want people to come in with super high expectations (and put pressure on the sweet lady who works there). I came in not expecting anything too crazy, and I was pleasantly surprised. Super satisfied and happy right now and I don't feel icky/bogged down by the meal, so the food feels very clean. Definitely coming here again, even if it's just to eat alone. :)

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    It did remind you of the grandma's dish. With the soup is not too salty. Portion was big.

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    Food is amazing, had the spicy beef with noodles and fried dumplings. Would definitely go back

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    Very delicious dumplings and I love kalbitang. Very clean restaurant and bathroom maintenance are excellent

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    Ate here a few times since my last review and it's definitely the best kbbq in the area. It is…read morepricey but it's good value. You get a lot of food and the food is delicious and the meat is high quality. The service is always fantastic. We had a big party and were seated right away on a weekend. The waiter was patient and they were thoughtful of the 3 kids in our party, bringing utensils and plates for them. I think of Wooga often. It's so yummy. But if you want to gauge price a little, we went with 4 adults, 3 kids and ordered japchae (glass noodles), kimchi pajeon (pancake), 2 bottles of soju, drinks, a meat set that came with soup, 2 types of pork and 2 types of beef and it came out to about $350, tip included. If you're on the fence about coming, definitely come.

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    This was a first for me. My nephew took me here when we were visiting last summer. I had never…read morehad the cheese on my Korean food before. The food was amazing and delicious. The portions were outrageous. Service was respectful and prompt. Very clean and new looking decor. If I have a chance I will eat here again and bring the leftovers home for myself.

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    A food-loving family member recommended this place, claiming it was one of his favorite spots for…read moreKorean BBQ. His hot tip: this restaurant is BYOB, so hop into the liquor store (inside the Hmart complex) next door to grab some soju and beer before settling in for some grilled meats. There are some plated dishes on the menu but with grill covers in the middle of every table, it's clear this is a restaurant meant for Korean BBQ. The pork belly was incredible with decent grill-kissed char marks. The marinated beef was tasty but a little tougher than I prefer. I love all the free side dishes that came with our meat orders, especially the soybean stew and towering egg soufflé. Service is brisk and efficient..sort of. This is the sort of place where servers hover with their order pads soon after you settle down, expecting you to just know what you want. Since this is a full-service BBQ, our server came around frequently to grill, cut, or flip or meats. After all was eaten and done, it become mysteriously difficult to flag her down for our cheque. A side note about ordering: there's a two-portion minimum for meats. My husband and I don't eat much so we thought we'd split a single order of pork belly, but our server insisted we needed to order at least two servings.

    I don't usually leave reviews, but after my experience tonight (March 29th, 7:50 PM - 8:40 PM), I…read morefelt it was necessary. We have always enjoyed dining at Daeji Ssonday in Ridgefield, but the rude and unprofessional behavior of our waitress completely ruined our family dinner. We were seated at the table directly in front of the far back-right table (when looking from the counter). From the moment we sat down, the service was hostile: Aggressive Attitude: As soon as we sat, she demanded our order loudly. When we asked questions about the menu, she answered with visible irritation. While we were briefly discussing options with our children, she slammed her notepad onto our table with a loud "bang" and walked away, startling both us and our kids. Negligent Service: She continued to be rude throughout the meal, literally tossing side dishes onto the table. Furthermore, the exhaust hood at our table wasn't working properly, causing the smoke from the pork belly to fill the air and make it hard to breathe. She didn't check on us until much later. Ruined Meal Flow: While we were still eating our pork belly, she came over and--without asking--scraped all the meat onto a side plate to clear the grill for the spicy squid. We had to eat cold, greasy pork belly instead of enjoying it warm off the grill. She never even asked if we wanted fried rice afterward and ignored our table for the rest of the night. We always try to treat service staff with respect and gratitude, but this experience was unacceptable. Despite our polite demeanor, we were treated with zero professional courtesy. If the manager or owner is reading this, please look into the staff working that shift. This waitress needs serious retraining in basic customer service. It's a shame because we loved this restaurant, but after tonight, we have no desire to return.

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    Daeji Ssonday Bbq Restaurant - The side dishes for meats

    The side dishes for meats

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