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    Hojokban

    4.5 (460 reviews)
    PriceyKorean
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Alisa J.

    Absolutely loved the food. Service was also amazing. The galbi (shellfish free) and can be made without peanuts was absolutely delicious. The meat was so tender and great. The sauce was also so yummy. Jalapeños added a nice kick. Rice was also cooked perfectly. The mugwort cocktail was also really delicious and had a nice consistency. The frozen Makgeolli dessert was super yummy as well. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!

    OCTOPUS TTEOKBOKKI
    Michelle C.

    Brought a few friends here because it had been sitting on my must-try list for a while, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The hostess was incredibly sweet and welcoming, and the servers were attentive throughout the entire meal. The decor and ambiance felt elegant yet cozy, especially with the cute table lights that made the whole place feel extra intimate. Definitely a great spot for a date night dinner. We started with a few appetizers and drinks, and wow -- the beef tartare completely stole the show. We all unanimously agreed it was the best dish of the night and honestly set the bar incredibly high for everything that followed. The fried chicken and octopus rice cakes were also delicious. In addition, we ordered the galbi-jjim, soy-marinated crab (just one crab, by the way), and bibimbap. Of course, we ladies did family style just so we can try everything! Out of the entrees, the braised galbi-jjim was definitely the standout. Unfortunately, because the beef tartare impressed us so much, the rest of the dishes felt slightly short in comparison. Nonetheless, the meal was still very satisfying and we left absolutely stuffed. We skipped dessert this time, but there's definitely going to be a next visit because I already have my eye on their ice cream and tiramisu!

    Megan C.

    Came here to celebrate our anniversary and the food did not disappoint. The truffle potatoes are a MUST the flavor of them is so so good. Then we got the hojokban ribs and the noodle dish. The ribs were super tender and flavor and the noodle dish was nice and light! Everything paired together really well. The place itself is on the smaller side and tables are closer together. The service was good and food came out fast. It is on the more expensive side for the portion sizes so keep that in mind, but overall good experience

    Ellen C.

    Food overall was really good however fried rice can be little spicy tell them to level adjusted when you place an order. The truffle potato chips were very crunchy and delicious! It goes well with makgeolli drink paired up really well :) service was nice and also we had desserts I forgot to take a picture of. It was makgeolli dessert! They had a surprise for my friend's farewell dinner. Ambiance pretty chill not too crowded but make sure you make a reservation when you book a table.

    Wen Na Z.

    Hojokban does flavors incredibly well. We ordered the octopus tteokbokki, rose dakgalbi, and ramyun fried rice - all were amazing! I've never had such tender octopus as we did in their tteokbokki - the flavor of the dish is unique with a Korean/Chinese fusion flavor. The rose dakgalbi is creamy and we loved the soft glass noodles. And you can't go wrong with ramyun and fried rice.

    HOJOK GALBI
    Winni Z.

    I had a great time dining at Hojokban. The interior was modern and fancy. It was quite busy but not overwhelming. The food was delicious! I definitely recommend getting the hojok galbi (flavorful and tender) and the octopus tteokbokki, which was also very yummy. Overall, the experience was wonderful and I'd definitely recommend you giving them a try.

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    Lina L.

    To start off, the service was so good that they were constantly on top of refilling our banchan. If you look at it with enough optimism, it is practically inching into AYCE territory. We started with the Beef Tartare and Truffle Potato Pancake, and wooooowwww - best beef tartare I've had. Which, coming from a Korean restaurant, somehow made it even funnier. It was incredibly fresh, light, and refreshing. The lotus root chips were muah (*chef's kiss*). The truffle potato pancake was elite too. Super crispy, packed with truffle flavor, and paired with a dip that pulled everything together. Honestly, the appetizers alone had me feeling a little mind blown. For our mains, we got the Hojok Galbi and the Perilla Oil Noodle, which felt much more standard in comparison. The Hojok Galbi was a bit underwhelming, especially after we've been eyeing it so hard. The meat was definitely tender, but the flavor was fairly expected and did not stand out. The perilla oil noodles were also solid but straightforward with it being light, refreshing, and pleasant. Just not particularly memorable. Overall, we did enjoy our meal and had a great time. The appetizers absolutely stole the show, to the point where the entrees felt like they were opening for them. 4.5/5.

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    Julianna Y.

    Everything was fantastic! Service was very friendly, attentive and accommodating. Their kimchi and sweet potato bonchon is addicting my sister and I had to make sure to save room for the mains! The fried rice was full of flavor, and the galbi was so tender and tasty. Although a little pricey, it's worth the price when you have quality galbi like that. Ambiance is beautiful. It feels like you walked into an Asian colored Tiffany's. 5/5 would recommend, can't wait to come back to try other items on the menu!

    Cutest Korean restaurant
    angela l.

    Cutest Korean restaurant !Well thought out design.Great place for date or meet up w your gal pals.Food was Korean fusion.Wish I could have tried all their dishes.Service was efficient

    Chelsea L.

    This review is only for the short rib! Actual melt in your mouth perfection. A spoonful of rice with kimchi and a slice of this on top sent me to heaven. My friend and I were silent the entire meal because of how delicious it was.

    HONEY KFC CHICKEN
    Christy K.

    We wanted to try a modern Korean restaurant while visiting NYC, and the reviews sounded great. It's definitely a cool-kid spot that blends a trendy, modern vibe with Korean food. We made a reservation about a month in advance, which was easy enough. I completely understand the concept, and Korean cuisine absolutely deserves recognition beyond just comfort food. However, this place fell short for me, particularly when it came to the food, and I didn't quite understand the hype. To me, it feels more like a trendy place you try once rather than somewhere you keep coming back to because the food is so good. Honey Fried Chicken was the best thing we ate. Ramyun Fried Rice was honestly disappointing. It tasted exactly like cup noodles mixed with rice and nothing more. The empty cup placed on top felt more performative than creative. There were also very few noodles or other ingredients, so it mostly tasted like rice with Shin Ramyun flavoring. What do they do with all the noodles?! Perilla Oil Noodle was just greasy with very little flavor. Hojok Galbi was surprisingly small. The meat had more of a boiled texture, which threw us off a bit. It was served with a tiny salad tossed in what seemed like a gochujang-based sauce. At this price point, I would have expected a more carefully executed dish, perhaps served with rice or a small soup. Unfortunately, this dish didn't work for us at all. Hotteok Ice Cream didn't really taste like hotteok, but it was still enjoyable as a dessert. Service, however, was efficient and attentive. They frequently refilled the two banchans we had--radish kimchi and sweet potato--which we appreciated. I'm happy to pay for higher prices when the food delivers, but in this case the execution fell short and it ultimately didn't feel worth it.

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    Queena C.

    Came to HoJokBan after work on a Monday with a party of three (6:45pm reservation). We were seated across from the open kitchen, where bursts of fire from the stone grill lit up the space in bright orange, really cool to watch. The interior is beautiful, low-lit, and surprisingly spacious. We started with the octopus tteokbokki, which definitely has a kick if you're spice-sensitive, and the truffle potato pancake - great crunch and flavor. Even with sensitivities to truffle and Parmesan at the table, it wasn't overpowering and paired well. For mains, we ordered the hojok galbi (great flavor and spice from the peppers, though a bit pricey for the portion), the perilla oil noodles (cold, refreshing, and one of my favorites), and the tiger budae jjigae. The jjigae wasn't anything wild--ramen with pantry-style toppings--but the broth was solid and balanced out the meal nicely. The banchan were excellent, especially the sweet potato with kimchi. Service was attentive but not intrusive, with water and sides consistently refilled. Overall, a strong experience! beautiful space, solid food, and good service. 8.9/10.

    TRUFFLE POTATO PANCAKE
    Justin W.

    Let's me tell you, there is a reason the reviews are so highly rated of this place. Let's start with the service. Our waiter was super kind and friendly. He set a solid standard for what to expect for the dinner. The overall mood of the place gives fun/happy vibes in a well-lit area for nice conversation. We were sat at the bar, which had more than enough space for three dishes. Now, let's get to the best part, the food. The truffle potato pancakes are AMAZING. They're small crunchy bites of pure joy. The ramyun fried rice isn't necessarily worth it to me ($18) but it gets a pass since it tasted sooooo good. It had a nice smoky flavor to it. Finally, the Hojok Galbi was the star of the show. It was incredibly tender and came with a spicy salad that paired nicely with it. We saved half of the fried rice to eat with it, and let me tell you, that is the move!! It's soooo good together. Overall, new favorite Korean spot in NYC!

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    I went today 12/31 for dinner and ordered their bossam which was not the garlic pork jowl as I was expecting. Do they no longer offer the pork jowl on the menu?

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