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    Hong Ban Jang

    4.5 (99 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Jjam Bbong (brisket)
    Steve S.

    Pretty decent taste and price for combos are good. There is parking space underground but not many. There's a lot of options and most are good except the price on some of the dishes are ridiculously high. The day I went with my family, the waiters were arguing with each other and swearing LOL. Still gave it 4 stars for being so outrageously nonchalant about the whole situation. Only in a Korean restaurant.

    jjamppong  jjajangmyeon
    Eileen Z.

    Come for the kkanpunggi!! Best dish by far. Freshly fried, crispy and thin layer of sauce covering each piece of pork. Jjamppong and jjajangmyeon are standard. First time trying gochujapchae and it tastes to me more like Chinese food almost. Comforting but also nothing too special.

    Tom C.

    This place started at Hong's Kitchen but have since expanded to a few locations. They have great lunch specials on weekdays and it draws a pretty large crowd. This location is on a busy street with no private parking lot so it might be hard to find street parking. We use to dine-in here often pre pandemic but we often opt for takeout now to avoid the crowds. They separate the noodles and the soup so it's travels pretty well if you are having it delivered. The deep fried items with sauce might get a little soggy but the sweat and spicy pork are package with the sauce on the side so it's still nice and crispy even after a 10-15 min walk home. My go to is their spicy seafood noodle soup and their black bean noodles but I also love their spicy garlic chicken and shrimp. Their portions are decent and the prices are very reasonable.

    Our Fam @ Hong Ban Jang
    Chris E.

    THE GOOD ---------------- + Food was relatively good overall. ++++ Soy Garlic Chicken Wings (8pcs) were what you'd expect from Korean Fried Chicken - moist, crunchy and very, very flavorful. ++++ Glass Noodle Dumplings (8pcs) were solid. The dumplings were huge, crunchy and very filling. ++++ Stir-Fried Marinated Beef over Fried Rice was excellent. The fried rice was perfect and the beef was tasty and tender. ++++ Noodles w/ Black Soybean Sauce were probably our least favorite. We saw almost every table order it and we figured to try it because it seemed to be very popular here, but it was just OK. The Black Soybean Sauce had a unique flavor to it. Definitely not for everyone. + Restaurant was spacious enough with plenty of tables. + Restaurant was bussssy on a Saturday evening around 6PM, which was a good sign, but no one had to wait to be seated, so don't fret. + Service was excellent throughout our meal. Food arrived quickly and the waitresses refilled our pickled cucumbers after we devoured them. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - No private parking lot, as is the case for all of the restaurants in the area, so be prepared to look for a spot on the street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Although there are English translations of the menu items, if you're not familiar with Korean food, it can still be difficult to comprehend what exactly the item is because the ingredients are Korean.

    jjajangmyeon
    Roxanne O.

    Super nice service--they even asked me if chicken broth (which they use for the jjambbong) was okay, as I had asked if there was any pork in it. Seeing as we were going to order half and half's but didnt as we couldn't swap the different types of jajjangmyun in it, they brought us extra bowls to share. And the jjambbong was amazing! Little salty, but it hit the spot.

    Fried chicken & jjajangmyeon
    Sharon M.

    Ordered the fried chicken & jjajangmyeon. Best jjajangmyeon of my life. Very generous portions. The fried chicken was good too because of their homemade sauce.

    Jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, string beans vegetable dish
    Sarah A.

    Driving back to NYC from upstate, we were passing through NJ and needed to get some lunch. My bf was craving jjajangmyeon, so being the wonderful passenger princess that I am, I went on a hunt to look for a good spot. I searched on Google and Yelp and ended up choosing this spot and I am SO GLAD I did. We ordered to share: Jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and string bean veggies. Everything 5/5. Huge portions. And the food was so comforting. So comforting that I saw a customer with his shoes off, feet out and toes wiggling, eating at a table nearby. He must've really felt like he was at home!! Was able to walk-in, no wait on Sat around 1pm. The place has lots of seating but all tables were occupied.

    Steven Z.

    Second time coming here for Korean food. Ordered their lunch combo which came with a moderate serving of jajangmyeon and tang su yuk. I got the jajangmyeon spicy this time and it was bomb. 10/10 combo and definitely a value meal. Their sauce is a little tangier than most sauces that I've had but it's also loaded with zucchini and wood ear mushrooms. Adds a nice crunch to the mix. Overall, the restaurant is nice, standard banchan, and a pretty homey, comfortable spot for Korean/Chinese food.

    Tangjjammyeon!
    Janice H.

    Service was pretty slow (maybe waited 20 mins for our order to be taken and another 20 to get our food) but I think our server was aware of this and it was out of her control - she made sure to update us without us having to ask :) They were really good about topping up our teas+water. Regardless, really enjoyed the food - got a nice big combo of tangsuyuk and jjamppong for under $20 after tax and tip? Tangsuyuk was crispy with little morsels of juicy pork loin inside, and jjamppong also had lots of seafood bits in it. Definitely would go again for a lunch and probably my go-to for casual korean-chinese food in the area.

    Half JJamppong and Half Jjajangmyeon
    Rainey C.

    Got the Half JJamppong and Half Jjajangmyeon and was so amazed at the value! Both were solid noodle dishes and I loved the flavors in both. They're very different, the Jjamppong is super seafood-y spicy soupy, and the Jjajangmyeon is thick saucy savory. So good. We also got an order of the Tangsuyuk to share for the table, and I thought the sweet and sour glaze it came with was really good, not too overpowering. The pork itself was perfectly crispy too, not too much batter or overly fried.

    Jajang noodles
    Hwal L.

    There was something missing and I just can't put my finger on it. The dining room here is not massive but the big windows help lighten it up. The service was overall quick and efficient although here were 2 tables at most while we were there. The jajang noodles had a good sauce albeit a tad salty, and the pork food for the sweet and sour pork had the golden yellow crispy batter and mostly tender meat. The sauce for it had the right favour and consistency, but we both felt it really should have had more veggies. They have their own marked parking spaces in the underground parking lot below, and although there were few spaces, on early Friday afternoon we were the only ones to park there so this was not an issue. I would consider going back, and I hope they keep improving.

    Pickled radish and sides
    Asma A.

    I've been very sad since my favorite jjangmyeon place shut down during covid (RIP son ja jang) and on the hunt for something comparable. After trying a few other spots, I can say this is now my new favorite jjangmyeon spot in NJ. For context, I don't eat pork so I only tried places that offer beef or vegetarian options. This noodle needed the least dressing up with vinegar and chili, I.e. was the closest to how I like to eat it. It also didn't have that overly sweet quality that some jjangmyeons tend to have. The noodles were bouncy and perfect. The sauce was savory and glossy and featured ground beef, zucchini, and onion. Some places skimp on the zucchini. The staff were extremely helpful and kind. I'll also add that I was the last to order before the kitchen closed, and the fact that the quality did not suffer is quite impressive. I'll be back...often!

    Seafood pancake
    Uyen N.

    Overall, great food! The jajangmyeon was well-seasoned and so is tangsuyuk. However, I still think the clear sauce of tangsuyuk in the Philly place is the best lol. I like how they have a small portion of this combo so that we can try other food, which bring us to seafood jeon! I think it's pretty good, a bit chewy, but I like that. This place has 2 locations, and I heard the Palisades Park one is better than Fort Lee.

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    Great service and very authentic food! Overall my best spot in town. Definitely revisiting!

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    ONGA - 20. Prime braised beef rib, Galbijjim

    ONGA

    4.5(69 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    My out-of-town friend was looking for a Korean breakfast spot, and she found Onga. It happened to…read morebe the perfect meeting point between where I live and where she was staying in New Jersey. We arrived around 8:50 a.m., and the restaurant was already packed, which is always a good sign. Luckily, two tables opened up just as I got there, allowing my group of three and my friend's group of five to be seated. Even though my friend was still about eight minutes away, the staff was kind enough to accommodate us, which we really appreciated. Every bowl was a hit. The kids enjoyed their beef soups, while the adults ordered the beef knee soup, with one person choosing the spicy beef soup. Each soup came with cooked sticky purple rice, a few noodles in the broth, and classic Korean side dishes like kimchi that rounded out the meal perfectly. The service was phenomenal from beginning to end. Despite how busy they were, the staff remained friendly, attentive, and efficient. The prices were also very reasonable, especially for the quality and generous portions. The only downside for me is that I'd have to cross a bridge to get there, otherwise I'd be a regular. If you're looking for delicious authentic Korean comfort food, open 24 hours, Onga is absolutely worth the visit.

    Honestly, I don't understand the hype. Nothing about this restaurant stands out compared with the…read moremany other places in town. The food was just OK, the meat was mediocre, and there was nothing memorable about the meal. The only thing that seems to stand out is the morning special price, which attracts bargain diners and makes the place extremely crowded. Otherwise, there's really NOTHING special here. For regular hour dining, there are plenty of other restaurants in town that offer much better food and quality for the money.

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    Ahjae Gookbap

    Ahjae Gookbap

    4.6(152 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    ***this was at their other location…read more Even though the venue was small and there's limited seating, the food was so good. Best kimchi I've had in a while as well! The service was consistent, only once did we have to ask for refills for water. Food: we ordered the half and half raw marinated crab, bibimbap, abalone congee and fried oysters. Raw crabs: marinated and seasoned perfectly. We aren't a spicy loving family, but this was perfect amount for us that we could handle the spice. Our lips and mouths burned, but the good tingle, not the fire breathing 911 burn. lol Fried oysters: well battered and fried, nicely aromatic Abalone congee: perfectly textured and the abalone meat and taste was present. This helped offset the spiciness of the crabs. Bibimbap: not your average clay pot type, this was on a plate and with lots of green vegetables. Also delicious! The Bon chon was different and excellent. Variety of different vegetables, pickled and fermented. We enjoyed them all. FYI: there is a small parking lot as well

    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.

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    Gomtangjip - Galbi jjim

    Gomtangjip

    4.5(69 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I was pretty excited to try this place out because I haven't had gomtang in quite a while and the…read morefact that they have seolleongtang as well was cherry on the cake. Came on a weekday night and there weren't many people in the store. - Deluxe Gomtang - I think the difference between the normal gomtang and the deluxe version is that they give a bit more meat and rice. I really liked the gomtang as the flavors were really rich especially when elevated by the pepper. - Seolleongtang - Clear and beautiful broth that went really well with salt. I felt like the meat was not as tender as I hoped but still made me think of my favorite Korean restaurant where I grew up. - Kong-guksu - I didn't know what to expect of this dish as I've never heard of it or tried it before but I didn't really like the dish. No matter how much salt/pepper I put in, there still didn't seem to be a lot of flavor. I ended up dumping the Korean Pickled Onion banchan in which helped elevate the flavor a lot. - Mini KimchiJeon - When I read this off the menu, I though the kimchi pancake would be extremely small but it turned out to be quite bit and very delicious. It was super crispy on the outside with soft insides stuffed with kimchi. I will definitely be back to this home-y restaurant!

    I really liked this place. To me, it screams authentic Korean comfort food. The menu is pretty…read moresimple. There aren't many choices, most of them are soups and they are all good. Decor is also authentic and minimal. There are no outrageous bells and whistles. The place has an atmosphere of that of a family business run by dedication and hard work. In addition, the prices are fair. Service was good as well. The woman at the front was pleasant and kind. I would come back on a cold day for a nice hot soup.

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    Haejang

    Haejang

    4.5(13 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    What a gem in the neighborhood!! So glad we finally got to try this restaurant that I had…read morebookmarked for a while, and it certainly did not disappoint. Very spacious restaurant with lots of seatings. We were seated immediately on a Friday night. We all ordered the combo/mix-and-match and the portions were huge!! Loved the seaweed oyster soup and grilled mackerel. Others ordered the LA galbi which was probably one of the best we've had. So flavorful. Seafood pancake was also good. Prices were very reasonable. Staff were very friendly. Service was attentive and fast. Our Korean friend said their kimchi was one of the best she has had. No wonder the restaurant actually sells it in a jar. Only complaint is it's tiny parking in the front but street parking is also available. This restaurant definitely has become one of our favorites.

    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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    Obaltan - Delicious fried rice.

    Obaltan

    4.5(583 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    I don't want to oversell this place but I'm from LA and this place has the best kbbq I've ever had…read more Everything was great form start to finish. I found out much later that the owner was the one actually serving and cooking for us. We were able to walk in with a party of ten on labor day. Super accommodating staff, owner knows what he's doing. Never caught his name unfortunately We ordered 4 different combos and dude was able to cook for all of us at the same time. Everyone left stuffed and I even had leftovers for the next day. I didn't get to eat everything but here's what I tried. The duck combo, pork combo, nayengmen (cold noodle I butchered the spelling I know sorry) and corn cheese. They don't do the brisket sauce like they do in la. Instead I think it was a mixture of miso and vinegar? With onions soaking in it. Paired perfectly with the pork. I've never had anything like it before. The thin cut pork belly was probably my favorite out of all the pork. The marinated duck combo was pretty interesting. It kinda felt like a ttkekbokki dish? But a little light on the rice cakes. The duck itself tasted like some really good charcuterie. It was a little too spicy for me but super good. We ended up opting to throw everything into the fried rice at the end and it made for some perfect late night leftovers that I'm enjoying as I write this review. Lovely place, hope they do well. V fast paced environment and loud, they get your food out, and you can tell that a lot of hard work and love goes into the food. Thank y'all

    The food here is delicious! I think the beef and soups are better than KBBQ in Manhattan and the…read morehandful of places I've been to in LA. The only reason it's not 5 stars is my group of 6 and a toddler waited 1 hour to get seated despite having called to make a reservation a week in advance. The host was also dismissive and kept telling us they were clearing the table which they clearly weren't. Once we were finally seated though, the food came out fast and our server/cook was very friendly and joined in on our convos. We loved everything we ordered, especially trying the clam gui and marinated duck for the first time. They make the kimchi fried rice at the end in the duck leftovers and it was so tasty! I would love to come back because the food was so tasty but maybe put ourselves on the waitlist next time since the space isn't large and you just have to get lucky with when you show up.

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    To Sok Chon - jeyuk bokkeum

    To Sok Chon

    4.3(258 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    just found my new go-to Korean BYOB spot in New Jersey To Sok Chon is a local Korean hidden gem…read morewith Affordable prices, generous portions, and authentic Korean flavors. If you're craving comforting Korean food, this spot is worth checking out. Jeyuk Bokkeum | Korean Spicy Pork is a MUST ORDER. Tender slices of pork stir-fried in a bold, spicy-sweet Korean sauce is Grilled Mackerel Crispy and beautifully charred on the outside, while the inside stays tender, juicy, and full of savory flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon makes it even brighter and more refreshing. Definitely a must-order at To Sok Chon A comforting classic Korean soups are warm, satisfying, and a must-try at To Sok Chon.

    Looking for some good traditional gamja tang? Not sure what that is? Well it's a traditional korean…read moredish also known as Pork Bone Soup. They have other options if you don't want soup like Jokbol, pig trotter. I know for most people that's not their cup of tea but a good hearty soup? That's for everyone. TLDR: Definitely go visit if you want some spicy flavorful soup alongside some really tender meat! It's delicious. Food: There is so much flavor packed into the Pork Bone Broth Soup that we were shocked when we tasted it! I couldn't stop drinking it. They give you rice on the side to eat with the soup. It's actually quite a large serving for a decent price. I do think the side dishes could be better, there are only two varieties they serve: Kimchi, Kimchi Horseradish, and Beansprouts. None of them stuck out. The Jokbal is delicious if you like pig trotter. Would not recommend for most eaters unless you want something new. Service: Nothing too crazy about the service. They came back for refills which is great. They were very nice and since it was busy they had to keep moving around. Nothing outstanding but solid work. I do feel with some Korean establishments there is a language barrier but they understand english well enough for foreigners to go. Environment: Newly renovated building gives it a sleek, modern look. It's very nice, seats are fine. Only issue is they had flies here and there that will go after the food. So please be prepared to be on the lookout. It's the primary reason we docked a point. The line was out the door so maybe they came from outside? They definitely need a better system for that though if it's a consistent problem.

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