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I really liked this place. It's a small business that does home style Korean food well. Though the space is small they had a steady influx of customers for take out and eat in. The food is made to order and it's so homey. The portions are ginormous and tasty. My beef bulgogi stew was so packed with beef. The katsu was two layers of crispy goodness. Stew was hearty and spicy. The banchan is fresh and refillable. The wait staff are all attentive and have great suggestions. I even saw them reheat someone's stew cuz they stepped out of the restaurant to take a phone call. I would highly recommend.
Generous portions and bold, flavorful dishes. Korean comfort food at its best. Definitely will be going back.
The mix stew was great, super filling, and they do not skimp on ingredients. The Rose pasta was perfectly cooked, it seems like they use linguine so the sauce coats the noodles super well. If you love bacon, this is for you. Affordable! Delicious! Amazing Portions! My partner and I truly enjoy korean food and this little spot did not disappoint. The food was so good, we went a second time and got the Kimchi Stew (packed with flavor, pork, and kimchi) and the Bacon Carbonara. I took off one star solely because the banchan was ok... service was quick and efficient. They do have an english speaking server for those of you who don't speak korean. The restaurant itself is quite small but it's clean and cozy. The seating may fit around 15-20 people max. Not ideal for big groups. Will come back again!!
When I first walked in, it looked like a little mom and pop dumpling store. They provided a warm ambiance with a cozy home feeling. The sides were just okay, however once the food arrived we were all pleasantly surprised. The cream shrimp pasta was amazing, the rice cake dumpling soup was just what my tummy wanted, the don katsu was nice n crispy, and finally the spicy soft tofu noodle soup was outstanding. The server was friendly and she made sure all our expectations were met. The portions were large with reasonable prices.
Nothing bad to say about this place. Affordable for Korean cuisine. Reminds me very much of chungmoo restaurant vibes! Kimchi stew was so delicious and you can tell they used great aged kimchi for it. Shrimp cream pasta was so creamy and flavorful without being overly salty. Donkatsu was great value and crispy! The sauce was slightly warm as well. They refill your banchan and portion sizes are large! Would definitely come back.
Little no thrill restaurant that serves up comfort food. I came here on a Saturday for lunch and had to wait a bit as there were not many seats in the restaurant. However, the staff was busy with all of the take out orders that kept piling in. The banchan was good but nothing to rave about, but their food lived up to its hype. I got the rose carbonara and it came with many pieces of bacon and the sauce was very rich and thick. My friends got the kimchi stew and bulgogi pot. The portions were large and enough for a second meal! It was a tad salty but still very comforting for a cold day. I would definitely come back to try their other dishes!
Street parking only. Q65 and Q27 are nearby. Few tables, though nicely spaced apart. Set up well for takeout orders as well. The banchan are refreshing accompaniments to the dishes - pickled radishes, cabbage salad, and kimchi. Everything has a satisfying bite and flavor. The Gal Bi Tang (beef short rib soup) is very flavorful and not overly spicy. The beef was tender. They give a generous portion, though I wish there were some vermicelli instead of all the bean sprouts. The Spicy Squid & Pork w/ Rice has a good amount of kick. The sauce goes well with the rice. The proteins are cooked perfectly. The Don Katsu (w/ or w/out cheese) is a generous portion! The katsu is crispy and juicy. Definitely a dish I have to share with someone else. Overall, a great Korean comfort food restaurant.
Finally got a chance to come here and no, I did not order the popular pasta or donkatsu. The place is named I am Kimchi, so I had to order something with kimchi in it! I'll get into that soon. Small place overall, 5 tables or so. Very minimal inside but cozy. Majority of the menu is in Korean, ask for the English menu (the take out pamphlet) if you need to. Service was ok. They get busy with people coming in to pick up and the phone calls. Just have to be patient. It was nothing unreasonable. I ended up ordering the KIMCHI JJIGAE. The "apps" or banchan that came were nothing special and probably the least favorite thing of the whole meal. At least give me a small plate of kimchi! However the main event meal was a hit. Probably one of the best kimchi jjigae I've had. The kimchi had a pleasant funk (a good thing), it wasn't too spicy either. The tofu was silky smooth, the pork was tender and NOT chewy or overcooked. Everything was perfect even the small bowl of rice that it came with. Each white rice grain that reminds me of sushi rice, ready for a dunk into the soup. Made me order a bag of kimchi to go. Definitely recommend & will have to try the other popular dishes!
Nice place. It was clean, well lit, and the service was quick and people were friendly. I ordered pork donkatsu and spicy carbonara. It was good and I love how the donkatsu sauce was warm. The price is affordable. I will come back again to try other dishes. They also provided a variety of banchan that was good as well.
Came here for a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon with my boyfriend. We were seated right away. The place is small with only 5 tables (two of which only seat two) so there is a possibility you may need to wait for a seat during peak hours. There was a steady flow of customers so all the tables were always full when we were there. The food was super affordable; most of the items on their menu range from $11-$15. The portion of food was also larger than some other restaurants I've been to if I were to order the same thing elsewhere. We got the mixed stew and the Shrimp Aglio Olio Pasta; both very delicious and flavorful. We left full and satisfied. I definitely recommend coming here to try and will be coming back!
To put simply, dining at I am Kimchi felt like the nostalgic experience of eating at a friends house for dinner. The inviting staff, as well as the homely atmosphere, paired with the courteous service made it feel like we were treated like family. There is nothing more comforting than eating somewhere with such a homely and kind atmosphere. To top of it, the food was great, the quality of each dish was great, and the price for the portion sizes were amazing. Each dish could probably feed two people, for cheaper prices than I've seen at most places! The don katsu was crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and the cheese, freshly melted was soft and supple. Perfect paired with the sauce. The spicy pork was tender, soft, and flavorful. It was amazing when paired with the fish soup and side dishes. Overall, had a great experience here, would definitely come back just for the service, and the food here is definitely a plus. TLDR; amazing service, great food, extraordinary pricing and portion sizing.
Large portions. Fast service. Reasonable prices Lots of flavor! Donkatsu is huge with tons of cheese. It comes with katsu sauce and rice. The frying is good, the pieces are thick and juicy. It comes out steaming hot so don't burn yourself. Spicy Carbonara is more than a medium spicy dish. The burn lingers a bit. It's no problem for someone who eats spicy food. It would be a problem for someone who doesn't. The sauce is thick and cheesy with bacon pieces. The portion is enough for two people or one really hungry person. It comes out steaming hot. You can order as soon as you sit down. I was able to go there, wait for a table, order two dishes, eat and pay all in less than an hour. It only has space for around 15 people but the tables move quickly and so does the food.
2 years ago
Food was large portions and worth it in my opinion. What we got wasn't super spicy so you may want to try other items if you're looking for a kick! The service was impeccable and the older woman continuously checked in on us to ensure we were alright. We came around 3pm and it was quite empty and there's some gospel music playing in the background (if you enjoy that). Overall, would come back for value and kind service! read more
3 years ago
Got take out one night based on the good reviews on Yelp. The store front is a little difficult to find when you are driving as there are trees in front. I suggest people who are driving to park and walk to the restaurant. There's not a lot to describe on the ambiance much more than what you see from the pictures posted. Now down to the food. We ordered two dishes, the donkatsu pork with cheese and the spicy squid & pork with rice. The pork was juicy and the outside was crispy even with the melted cheese. It came with a tangy gravy which complimented the pork perfectly. Now the cheese is not fresh mozzarella but really did not expect it to be for $2 extra. Still the dish was lathered with the cheese as you can see from my photo and it was quite stringy. Oh, and it also came with rice. The spicy squid & pork was nicely prepared in typical Korean fashion. Perfectly spicy if you are accustomed to spicy food but would definitely be too spicy for those who are not. I don't think you can tell them to make it less spicy as I don't recall them asking me like a Korean restaurant would normally do when ordering a soup. The order also came with an assortment of banchan and soups. The two dishes plus the banchan were more than enough for me and my SO. All-in-all, good food and quantity at a reasonable price. Those traits are generally not used together when describing a Korean restaurant in Flushing. read more
4 years ago
I got the Spicy Carbonara & tried the Pollock soup at this homey Korean spot. The food here is really good and soul satisfying. You know it's good when after one bite you have to pause to go "MMM" and savor the moment. Spicy Carbonara: It's quite a heavy, stick to your ribs, kinda dish and it doesn't have anything really Korean about it--but it is delicious nevertheless. It was super silky, creamy and packed with flavor, bacon and cheese. I kept wanting to go back in for more And the portions are very generous here--so hurray for leftovers galore! Pollock Soup: The broth hits you with a depth of flavor with fishy accents from the dried salted pollock and it had a nice little heat to it too. I'm def returning to try more dishes! Not only that, the dishes are quite affordable too. Most of them are all under $14. read more
Yum ... yum .. yum!! One of the best places my husband and I have gone to to get delicious Korean food. It's not a big restaurant so don't bring a large group here. There's street parking and we had no problem finding parking on a Friday night. I had the mix stew .. it's like salty, spicy comfort food. I've never had it before so didn't know what to expect. There was bacon, sliced up hot dog, spam, rice cakes, kimchi and instant noodles in the stew. My husband got the bulgogi pot and he loved it. I felt the soup was a bit sweet for my taste but he liked it so much, he debated on getting one to go. We enjoyed it so much that we're thinking about coming back soon ... like tomorrow. read more
4 years ago
Delicious, inexpensive Korean food in large portions! The place is no frills but the food was great and service was prompt. read more
This was a very affordable Korean restaurant with a simple menu. It had 8 dishes on the menu and 2 dishes off the menu. The server, as I believed, was the owner of the restaurant as she went through the menu with us. All their food were quick service and affordable, so if you are craving Korean food this is a place to go for. There was a pork bone soup that I didn't get to try. Definitely, I will go back for that especially during a cold season. read more
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First time here! Won't be our last. So clean, so comfortable. Friendly staff. We had bulgogi hot pot and pork donkatsu!! So good! Can't wait to try other items read more
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THIS. FOR. $13?????????? I don't know why I never gave this spot a place. The lady that received my order was very kind. I live super close and I look forward to trying their other food. read more
5 years ago
The food here feels like it was made by the Korean mom you never had!! :) it's a mom and pop Korean restaurant with affordable prices and with homemade vibe. I definitely recommend coming here. I believe there are only 3-4 tables in this restaurant so definitely come during off-peak hours or prepare to wait/order takeout. I arrived at 1pm with my party of 4 on a Tuesday and still needed to wait about 10 minutes for a table. We ordered the Bulgogi Pot (13.99), Carbonara (11.99) Cheese Donkatsu (14.99) and Mixed Stew (11.99) Each dish was less than $15 and everything was oh so delicious! We were pleasantly surprised that there were TWO cutlets for the Donkatsu so there was plenty to go around. I certainly see myself coming back here, although I am worried about the weekend crowd. They also sell bags of homemade kimchi, which I am definitely considering to buy on my next visit :) read more
2 years ago
This place is amazing! I Am Kimchi is a cozy, little restaurant that serves a variety of Korean dishes as well as a few Italian pastas. If you'd like a big batch of banchan to bring home for the week, they have those too! I ordered a spicy carbonara and pork cutlet with cheese to go from I am Kimchi and was told that the order would take around 15 minutes. When I got there, the order was ready to be picked up and the first thing I noticed when I got home was the packaging. Everything was neatly packed and for two dishes, you really get the bang for your buck when you count all of the side dishes you get alongside of it. Aside from the number of dishes, you really notice the portion sizes, as both the pork cutlet and the carbonara come in the wide plastic containers, which aren't that shallow either. The pork cutlet isn't just any normal pork cutlet, as they honestly give you two whole cutlets in there for practically the price of one at other restaurants. They are also not stingy with the cheese as it's basically double-stacked with one layer of cheese on top and one in between pork cutlet layers. Alongside the pork cutlet is a side of rice, Worcestershire sauce, and some shredded cabbage with some salad dressing on top. The cutlet was fried nicely and even though I had to bring it home, it was still crispy by the time I was able to dig in. The cutlet itself was juicy and the cheese offers a layer of savory chewiness. Dipping the cutlet into the sauce though gives it a a sweet and tangy flavor, which makes it even better. The spicy carbonara may not look intimidating at first, but as you inhale the carbonara, you'll be seeing more and more of those pepper flakes on the bottom. It's not that spicy though in reality and though this is my first time having a spicy carbonara, I think the spice adds a really nice touch, as it cuts through the creaminess of a typical carbonara. A few may be skeptical at first getting carbonara here, but it's really good, as I Am Kimchi balances the creaminess with the spice of the pepper flakes and the saltiness of the bacon. It is still a heavy dish, but not as much as when you have a regular carbonara. In fact, the added banchan really helps ease some of that heaviness as the radish kimchi here has a small kick while the pickled radish and carrots reset your palette. The carbonara alone is plenty for one meal if you're wondering by the way as I'm not really kidding about the large portion size. If you like pasta, it's definitely a dish worth getting, especially when you're getting your money's worth anyways. If you're looking for the bang for your buck, I Am Kimchi is the place to go if you're looking for some Korean comfort food or something a bit nontraditional like an Italian pasta. I Am Kimchi also has a shrimp aglio olio pasta, which I will definitely be trying next time as I'm curious if they added a twist to that dish as well. read more
4 years ago
A nice mom and pop place in a not-so-busy area. The portions were decent and more than enough for me and my hubby. The pork cutlet could've been more moist and the stew only had noodles, hotdog, spam, rice cake and kimchi. I would like to try their other stuff but it's a bit out of the way for me. read more
A very cute Korean place with an interesting variety of menus! It has everything from carbonara pasta to handmade kimchi mandu. The first thing you notice when the food comes out is that the portions are giant. The carbonara pasta was enough to feed 3 in my opinion!! All the food we had was delicious and the service was super friendly read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I originally came here for noodle soup and okonomiyaki, but to realize that the restaurant moved. So we decided to give this place a try. We ordered 2 dishes. Mixed stew $10.99 and cutlet with cheese $13.99. The service was superb and she even informed us about the old restaurant that is no longer here. She gave us time to decide if we wanted to eat here. Food: enjoyed the food and the portion of both dishes were large. We left with full stomachs and will return in the near future. Good service, good food, and good price. read more
7 years ago
I actually came to eat at DaeSung Kalguksu, but they moved and this restaurant was in its place. I decided to try them and boy was I pleasantly surprised! They have a set menu so yknow they know what they're doing~ their quality, price, and hospitality are the best of the best! I've already taken out and eaten in twice in one week. You're looking at a new regular haha I love this place and I hope everyone gives them a try! You won't be disappointed~ My bf and I took pollock soup and tofu kimchi pork to go on our first visit. The soup was so refreshing and the tofu was so warm and yummy! Their kimchi held up to their name; the fermentation and flavor was just my style~ sucks I didn't take pics last time! Today, my bf and I wanted to try so many things so we got the bulgogi pot, mix stew (aka budaejjigae or army stew which is a mix of kimchi, spam, sausage, and tofu in a spicy broth), and the cheese donkatsu. Wow where do I begin? - bulgogi pot: so much yummy meat, mushroom, and glass noodles; perfect for mixing with rice if you love the sweetness~ - mix stew: a mixture of all the good things you want out of a spicy soup are here including ramen noodles!; also so great with rice - cheese donkatsu: man this was so soft, my bf thought he was eating chicken for a second lol and their dipping sauce has a slight korean curry flavor that gives it a good kick! My taste buds were so happy and today was definitely my cheat day cause I ate until I was about to pop (but I deserve it cause I recently lost 15 lbs in 2019!) I'll definitely be back to this place. I had such a great time here bonding with the wait staff. We also took all our leftovers cause we wanna eat it tmr. We'll definitely be back! read more
5 years ago
The best kimchi jjigae ever in New York (I've been here for 12 years) like I used to had in Korea. Their Carbonara is real good too. I'm gonna try all the menu and update the review later. Lol read more
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The food was amazing. The place is small and homey. Portion size is large. We ordered the rice cake dumpling soup and the spicy pork/squid with rice. There are 6 huge dumplings in the soup. Very satisfied with the food. Will definitely go back! read more
4 years ago
This was a Pick up order. Delicious! Ordered the Carbonara & Cheese Donkatsu. Came with a side of white rice, a cup of soup, kimchi, pickled carrots & radish, also coleslaw. All delicious. The cashier was super friendly. Will definitely return! read more
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First time here today. Had there donkatsu and it was one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, tender, not dry and freshly cooked. Definitely will be back to try their carbonara. read more
6 years ago
Best gamjatang(spicy pork bone soup) in flushing I definitely recommend this place for enjoying korean soul food *portion is also unbeatable to other place(that togo container is gallon size !) *food was warm and fresh even i take out it the taste was same as dining in read more
7 years ago
This place used to be DaeSungKalguksu I didn't know about this place at that time. I happen to take their menu and order to go. I believe it was Pollock Soup, Tofu kimchi pork, and I ordered frozen home made kimchi dumpling which I loved. That's it. I am hooked. Their food is better than great . Price is awesome, and their service is so friendly. I came back tonight to try more, we had Mixi stew, Don katsu with cheese, bulgogi pot. Oh yea, that was excellent choice weather like today coooold. Can't wait to try more ! read more
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