Haejang is putting a modern spin on Korean food in Flushing (K-Town), New York and they're doing it…read moreright! It's the kind of spot that hits you with those nostalgic, authentic Korean flavors but levels them up just enough to keep things exciting. I heard that if you come for lunch, they serve croaker like how BCD Tofu House used to (which already has me planning my next visit ). But for dinner? I went all in with their crispy juicy fried dumpling, grilled mackerel, cheese dak-galbi set (showstopper), and the top blade beef steak. No regrets. Every dish came out solid, flavorful, and lowkey addictive. If you made it this far, just know this... I'm 100% coming back... probably sooner than I should. Great service and great for groups.

Food: the food was good, the pork head suyuk and gamjatang were good but I had hoped both broth…read morewould be richer Ambiance: clean, nice and spacious Service: the workers are friendly and helpful The only side-dishes we got were kimchi, was hoping there would be more variety of side dishes

Love the Wonton Noodle Soup here. At minimum I at least get the egg noodle with wonton. Recently I…read morewant back and did the 3 topping with wonton, dumpling, and dace fish ball. All were delicious! I have bought it and re-heated it up the next day as well and it still taste good! Tried the shark fin soup as well and it is thicker (not very soupy) but flavor is great. If you don't like the thickness you can always add some water to it. Definitely a go to spot if I am in the area :)

Came here for the wonton noodle soup and it delivered exactly what I wanted: springy noodles, plump…read morewontons, and a broth that tastes like someone's grandmother is running the kitchen. This is Hong Kong style done right, and in Flushing you're getting the real thing at prices that genuinely rival what you'd pay in China. We lucked into a nice day and grabbed a seat outside. Service was fast and furious, which is exactly what you should expect and honestly want from a spot like this. You're not here for a leisurely dining experience, you're here to eat something delicious and get on with your day. My one gripe, and it applies to the whole surrounding area and not just Maxi's: there are basically no bathrooms to be found. Plan accordingly before you commit to a big bowl of soup. Cheap, tasty, authentic. Everything a Flushing noodle spot should be.

Arirang is my go-to cozy, no-frills spot that never disappoints. The staff is always so warm and…read morefriendly. The banchan is simple (kimchi and radish kimchi), but that radish kimchi? Obsessed. It's perfectly crisp and tangy, and pairs so well with the noodles. I always order the chicken knife-cut noodles, they're comforting, flavorful, and absolutely hit the spot, especially on a cold day. My daughter tried the kimchi seafood noodles, and that was a total win too. I've been coming here for years, and it's been consistently good every single time. A true comfort spot

We were craving some Korean comfort food, and came across Arirang. Ordered seafood noodles ($18.99)…read more(kalguksu) and seafood pancake ($19.99). I was told that the noodles are homemade, and the texture was chewy but not overly soft. If you get the order to-go, you best eat it ASAP because they do not separate the noodles from the broth. The bowl was filled with a bunch of clams, mussels, one shrimp, zucchini and carrot slices, and potatoes. The clams were flavorless and a little sandy, but the mussels were good. The broth was clear and flavorful, but not overly salty. The seafood pancake was good. Portion size is big, batter very crispy, it's oily but it doesn't feel that way when you eat it. Only con is I wish there was a little more seafood. You are given banchan of freshly fermented kimchi and radish kimchi. I prefer fermented pungent kimchi because I enjoy the sour taste, and though the radish kimchi was really chunky it was on the sweet side, so I wasn't a fan. The staff speaks Korean and Chinese.

Totally get all the hype. I usually prefer bold, strong flavors but this soup has a delicate,…read moresimple palette that can only be accomplished from solid technique. The main words that come to mind are comforting and homey. Worth the trek if you're not local to the area. We got another round of banchan upon request too.

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.0/5.0…read moreValue 4.0/5.0 Decor 2.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 What a great hole in the wall spot. They only have the single tofu stew, and you just tell them whether you want spicy or not. Get your own tea or water from the machines at the front. They used to be cash only but I think they now take cards (I paid cash, but I saw a credit card machine). Bathroom in the back despite the sign saying no bathroom. There was a bit of a wait when I got there for a late-rish lunch. Would go back if I were in the neighborhood again for some reason.

Fresh ingredients and best seafood pancake in Queens! I like the menu changes depending on what's…read morein-season and everything I've had here hitsss. Must come for the seafood pancake - it's so full of fresh seafood and perfect ratio to the thin batter. Creds to the two people running front of house and kitchen!

We happened to come to this area and stumbled upon this little Korean mom/pop restaurant and are so…read moreglad we did! This place is a little of a hidden gem and not quite like other Korean restaurants. But no gatekeeping here! We also came at a weird lunch time around 2pm so it wasn't really busy and we were seated right away. Once you enter, you'd quickly notice the very detailed beautifully hand painted murals on the walls and an abundance of painted butterflies. The attention to detail is impeccable! The menu is also very cute and I'm guessing handmade. It was pretty detailed and we appreciated learning about each dish before deciding what to order. We ended up ordering the Kimchi Pancake with seafood, the spicy bulkoki udon and the jeyuk udon. The kimchi seafood pancake was super crispy and filled with squid and shrimp! It also came with a semi sweet dipping sauce that paired nicely. Both udons came out piping hot and fresh! Udon had a nice chew to it, was loaded with vegetables as well as meat for each dish. The egg was fried and did not have a runny yolk. For sides, they gave us 4 things- a tomato salad, kimchi cucumbers, braised string beans, and bean sprouts. The tomato salad came in this cute apple shaped dish but neither of us really cared for it- this is completely biased though since we're not really fans of tomato. What we really did love was the kimchi cucumbers! Also at the end, they served us 3 pieces of cantaloupe which were very sweet. Overall, yummy food, cute shop, and friendly/nice staff! I'd come back to try their other food options in the future!

Nice clean spot if you want some quick Korean. The lady serving us was really sweet. I appreciated…read morethe Korean food not being too sweet like some places make them

Cuisine: 5 Service: 5…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 6 The short answer? The food is alright. The service is average too. I came here a few times because they have a precious parking lot. However, I wish they could improve upon their food a tad. The namesake tofu stews all lack depth of flavor and the quality of tofu feels underwhelming. Their accompanying steamed white rice also tastes too firm and not glutinous enough. Together, this restaurant does not make a better soondubu than most of the Korean restaurants around, even though they should specialize in it. Also, they don't offer much in terms of banchans, which seems like a common trend in many Korean restaurants. On the other hand, I would say that their Grilled Mackerel and Grilled LA Galbi is decent. Not good enough that I would go here for those dishes because I have many options for those items. I come for the soondubu and sadly I have given it enough opportunities to impress.

Bun Bo Hue!!!! That's all I gotta say, it was amazing. Love…read morethe spices in the broth. Meat was very tender. It's like a hug in a bowl. The service was wonderful, waitstaff was very attentive.

Very good pho. I got the one with meatball brisket and one other kind of meat (can't remember but…read moreit's their signature pho). I eat pho often and this is an authentic one. Comes with all the normal toppings: lime, bean sprout, jalapeño and herbs. Also comes with packets of sriracha and hoisin. Good pho and authentic. Not the best one I've ever had but it's up there. I would eat pho from here again. Ordered delivery and the portion size was large. Did not dine in so can't comment on their service or ambiance of the restaurant. Delivery was good and foot came hot. Vietnamese coffee was VERY good. Super delicious. Some of the best I've had. I would be back.

2nd visit The duck noodle soup tastes clean. Some duck…read moredishes taste a little gamey but not in here. I wish have more duck meat but I shouldn't ask for more with $20 price tag. The beef stew is delicious as well and there is potato noodle inside. This is a one man store, don't expect a super quick service. I'm happy what I got They do have some regular customer in the store. Owner puts his heart into the food. We enjoy every bites of them. I plan to try A7 goat soup on my next visit. Can't wait to be back. They always turn on the Korean channel in the restaurant, that transformed us back to Korea travel. Don't imitate by the hole in a wall, food are amazing.

Homey Korean food that warms your soul. Nothing fancy, but it'll taste like a Korean grandma made…read moreyou a meal. Prices are also fair.