First I would never have guessed that there was a Cajun restaurant with Korean Flair there, because…read moreit looked like mostly warehouses in the area. The restaurant had a warehouse decor with looked unique, but works! We hung out at the bar for the happy hour menu. Patron shots for $7!!! Awesomeness!!! Plus other great special drinks. And we ordered some clams, oysters and the Family Boil package which was delicious! I'd definitely go back! Service was a bit slow in the beginning, but much better throughout the night! Maybe there was a shift change or something?

Giving Boiling Boys 3 stars strictly for customer service -- the staff was friendly and quick,…read morewhich I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food just didn't hit. The lobster and clams were overcooked and came out rubbery. The sauce was bland, no depth or kick to it at all. Was really hoping for better, but it just didn't live up to the hype for me.

I'm officially hooked. This is my second time eating here, plus mad takeout orders in between. If…read moreyou're in the mood for a proper seafood boil, this spot delivers every time--great food, solid service, and a fun vibe. And let's be real... it's BYO, which makes it even better. Everything was on point, the sides go hard, and you leave happy every time. If you're in North Jersey, do yourself a favor and hit the Fort Lee location.

ordered for pickup. they kind of messed up the order and we were missing a side. Sauce was decent ,…read moreseafood fresh. sister complained the portions look smaller (thought its by weight right?) prices have gone up it was like 230$. have to pay for parking it's like 2$ to go pick stuff up they don't do curbside pickup. Might be time to look for another boil place in town it's kind of a hassle to drive to that congested area

Finally got to try this place I heard so much about on a Christmas day with wife because it was…read morefrigid and we wanted a warm bowl of Korean "tang"(soup). Finding parking is quite challenging given the location on a busy commercial street, so make sure you can come earlier than meal time to have better luck. They have waiting seats OUTSIDE so yeah I suppose it's quite popular at times. 1. ATMOSPHERE (3/5) - This location is small and it's pretty straightforward place. But I still found it cozy, with decent amount of seating (I think it can handle 15-20 max) and little details like wall with wood ledges and coat hangers were a nice touch. Seating was comfortable, though we tied our down parkas around our waist as another party had hung theirs on our side of coat hangers. 2. FOOD (4/5) - We dove right in to try their famous gejang (~Korean raw crab "ceviche") and ordered two of their namesake gookbap (rice with soup) to see how they are. Here's how it went down. - Gejang (App, $20, 2/5) - I had a hunch that on a holiday perhaps I should not order this, but my craving for succulent crab flesh be damned, I went for it and unfortunately, the meat was not well-marinated as I had feared. Gejang is a dish that has to sit in the complex soy-based pickling liquid for some time... and if restaurant is too busy churning them out or if it's slow season they won't do this properly. It not only wasn't fully marinated, I think the marinade was off because the spiciness was way out of balance and was overpowering. Perhaps knowing that it didn't have enough time to marinade the kitchen put extra diced jalapenos to compensate? Because that's exactly what it tasted like - you can't fool me. I tried to salvage the dish by asking a confused-looking girl server for some sugar, but yeah, can't un-do the overpowered marinade with sprinkling of sugar. This was really unfortunate as I was looking forward to a good bite. - Ahjae Gookbap (Main, $18, 5/5) - Thankfully, their namesake gookbap was spot-on to salvage our dining. Generous slabs of succulent beef on the bone and off the bone was swimming in a hearty beef/bone broth that tasted clean and focused. Portion was good, and can I say their banchan of fish cake moochim & unfermented kimchi & ggakdugi(radish kimchi) simply ROCKS? That was some serious deliciousness and dare I say value at $18 at a day and age where hamburger costs over $10! You win at life by ordering this! 3. SERVICE (4/5) - Our server girl was attentive and food came out early on though later it was a bit hard to get her attention promptly. We found ourselves putting hands in the air, and wavin' like we don't care... for a little while. They provide gloves & metal bin for gejang which was a nice touch for people to keep their fingers clean. One thing I'd like to mention: Plastic cup they served water in was all chipped on the rim so we instead went and got water from their hot & cold water dispenser which had metal cups (as many korean restaurants do). I'd suggest them to replace all these old plastic cups with metal ones for health reasons. Overall, we were satisfied with our meal. I'd chock up the gejang mishap to it being a holiday. I hope chef was just off with the marinade that day because I am a certified gejang pro(I catch and make my own) and that balance ain't it. But I will give it another try during warmer month and we'll definitely be back to try sooyook moochim, oyster jeon & other great soup offerings.

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.

This is one of those places where you have to look past the surroundings and focus on what's coming…read moreout of the kitchen. The restaurant itself is a little worn around the edges, and the bar area seems to be a gathering spot for locals, which can feel a bit intimidating if you're visiting from out of town. It's definitely not the place I'd choose for a romantic date night. That said, the food is absolutely worth the visit. They're known for their seafood, and it's easy to see why. The standout for me was the calamari, which completely lived up to its reputation. The rest of the meal was equally satisfying, with fresh ingredients and generous portions. If you're looking for atmosphere, there are probably better options nearby. But if your priority is excellent seafood and classic Italian cooking, this place delivers.

Laura and I came in tonight for a quick bite It was too…read moreloud and the bartender was louder. It was hard to hear each other and we were practically sitting on top of each other at the bar area. We also both agreed that the bartender was on coke or something . Haha Wouldn't return - just not worth it

Easily my top 5 favorite bbq spots of all time! Only problem is it's located in New Jersey! Need to…read morehave one in NYC! Staff were super attentive and quick on service! All the banchan were top noch! Best marinated galbi I've ever had!!!

I'm pretty sure I could've trekked to Mordor and back in the time it took me to get to Obaltan on a…read moreFriday night, but ugh, it's fine, whatever. Mordor doesn't have grilled clams, right? Anyway, come here to feast on the Clam Gui Combo, which gives you an ocean's worth of the briney mollusks + an assortment of other seafood bites for $52...for two people! Seriously. I don't think you'll find a better clam deal unless the city of Boston knocked on your door and offered itself for free. Other good bites: Kimchi Pajeon, large and crispy. And Boodae Jjigae, when you need sausage ramen stew to warm your insides. If I can get a giant eagle to fly me here, I'd totally come back.

We did the AYCE option on a Sunday afternoon. Not terribly busy, so it was very relaxing. The…read more90-min time limit seemed like unnecessary pressure but it's about all we needed anyway. First time for me, and hopefully not the last. Unfortunately, I live in DC but this will definitely be on the list of favorite restaurants to return to. FOOD: Holy Shabu-moly! The fish cake, veggie, noodle, dumpling, sauce selection was too much. Seriously, I mean that literally. Patrons are paralyzed by the paradox of choice. Fewer options would help me focus on the essentials and allow me more time eating than deciding. Lol. Honestly I wish I would have just focused on ordering the meats. SERVICE: We had a young waiter who was very attentive, professional, accommodating, and understanding. Also, an older gentleman who I can only imagine was a manager, stopped by to fill our water glasses and ensure we were happy with everything. FACILITY: Not exactly what I would call spacious, especially if this restaurant was packed, but it was very comfortable, especially since we had a large wheelchair. The bathrooms were immaculate. VERDICT: Can't wait to come back. Highly recommended.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Great variety of hot pot foods to select from! + Excellent food quality - ALLLL of the meats (e.g., pork belly, pork shoulder, rib eye, prime fatty beef, etc.) and seafood (e.g., clams, shrimp, octopus, etc.) that we ordered were verrrrrry fresh and delicious. + All of the non-meat/seafood items to choose from (e.g., green veggies, fish balls, dumplings, corn, etc.) were also very good. + Everything that you can select from the self-serve refrigerated area to cook was well-organized, maintained and replenished when low. + The number of sauces to choose from will make your head spin ... which is a good thing! + They have 2 self-serve ice cream machines. One that serves vanilla and green tea ice cream and the other that serves vanilla and mango sorbet. And alll of the ice cream and sorbet were SUPER refreshing. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Friendly and cordial waiters. + Waiters consistently visited us to see how we were doing and to check on if we needed more meat or seafood. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior with lots of tables. + Private parking lot in the front and to the side. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + Even on a Monday late morning to early afternoon, there were 4-5 tables occupied, including us. Considering how good the food is here, I can totally see this spot getting very busy on weekends. + As of April 2026, the all you can eat pricing is very reasonable with it ranging from $18.95 - $35.95, depending on the time of day (lunch or dinner), day of the week (weekday or weekend/holiday) and whether you want to include meats and seafood (which I TOTALLY recommend).

I want to eat here and IT NO LONGER EXISTS I have never eat this kind of food and Neither their…read morewebsite nor anywhere else did I see that it was closed. The day I went, it was raining very hard, so I took a taxi. The good thing is that there were many other places nearby where I could eat. It's a shame I couldn't try this type of food. I hope everything is alright with the staff at this restaurant.

It was open seating when we came in, and there was no wait on a Saturday night. We were greeted…read morepromptly as soon as we sat and had drinks soon after. The Honey Lychee Soju was a sweet but balanced drink. I split the Friend's combo with two people and this was plenty of food that could've been split between 4 to 5 people, the lobster tail was an added item. The combo came with potatoes, sausage, corn, a side of garlic cheese noodles and sweet potato fries!! Everything was good and fresh. The garlic noodles reminded me of a spaghetti with alfredo, that is made better if you add a little of the seafood boil sauce to it. The Original Cajun with mild heat had just the right amount of seasoning and heat. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!

My new favorite Korean restaurant in the hood! Free parking lot. Pretty spacious but can be packed…read morewith some waiting on a busy night. We got seated right away with reservation on Friday night. Very nice and generous spread of banchan. Ordered short ribs noodle soup, hot stone rice with bulgogi, braised short ribs and seafood pancake. Everything was delicious! When we were just wondering if we had ordered kimchi fried rice when it was brought to our table, the waitress found out that it was a mistake and decided to give it to us for free. Great service! Staff was friendly, service was quick and prices were comparable to other restaurants in the area. Would definitely come back to try its BBQ!

Great restaurant! The staff are really friendly, and my…read morefamily dines their often. We have never experienced such welcoming serves. Specifically, Joseph was very helpful and a overall great server. He is the real MVP! The food is really good. We always over order, but even as leftovers the food still has restaurant quality. The store looks lovely inside. It feels really high end, but festive as well with cute decor. Would recommend going, and ordering the oysters. 10/10 experience will be going back