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3.9 (106 reviews)

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2 special rolls: tiger dragon roll, dragon roll
Celena C.

Very decent Korean and sushi restaurant in the area. I wasn't expecting much when searching up Asian food to eat in the area and found this place to have pretty good reviews. It didn't disappoint. The entire restaurant was humble but lovely. I liked the cozy interior, the selection of food was great, and the wait staff were friendly, experienced, and efficient. The sushi wasn't bad. The rice to filling ratio was good (there wasn't too much rice), and I thought the rice was cooked perfectly (it was on the firmer side, which I like). We ordered the Dragon Roll, Tiger Dragon Roll, Eel Avocado, Salmon Avocado, Salmon Dragon Roll. They were all good and as expected. Love that they have several combo sushi menu items like "2 rolls," "2 rolls and 1 special roll," "2 special rolls," etc. We also ordered the Avocado Bomb appetizer, which wasn't bad. It had a lot of sauce, and anyone who likes special sushi rolls (which usually come with more sauce) or California Rolls would love this. It's basically a California Roll without the rice and seaweed. We also ordered a hot stone bibimbap, which wasn't bad but wasn't great, I'd say. The rice like the sushi rice was cooked perfectly, but the whole rice dish felt like it was missing some key flavors even after having the gochujang sauce mixed in. I think it was because the veggies weren't pickled veggies, and it was lacking some seasame oil that bibimbaps usually have. The Bulgogi beef was normal/good though. Not the worst bibimbap I've had, but could've been better. It was still satisfying, and it came in a good portion. The LA Galbi also wasn't bad, but it was pretty salty / had a bit too much sauce for my liking. Not the best, but also not the worst galbi I've tried. Overall, I had a very satisfying meal here, and I would definitely return if I ever was in the area. The staff really are homely, and everything (the staff, ambiance, food quality and selection) just made for a comfortable dining experience.

Rose D.

I really wanted to enjoy the food here, despite some of the reviews. I unfortunately was disappointed. We ordered Ramyun with added beef and bibimbap in a stone pot. The Ramyun noodles literally taste like it came out of an intant to go packaging coupled with a little packet of dust artificial flavoring. The bibimbap was dry and bland. It taste was equivalent to frozen ingredients left out to thaw at room temperature without any spices. I've had my share of bibimbap (mostly from Flushing and Korean Town in New York) so I have a fair expectation for it's crunchy and luscious, sweet and spicy with hints of pickled and fermented flavors. This didn't come close. The wait staff on the other hand were super attentive and friendly, for that reason alone we left a hefty tip. The environment is family friendly and appears to be clean.

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William P.

The building may be a throwback to the cheesy 70s of the Poconos, but it is all Korean and Japanese when it comes to meals. I ordered sushi and was thrilled with their version of the Philadelphia roll (salmon, cream cheese, and avocado). However, none of the sushi I had purchased really stood out. I was looking forward to mackerel sashimi, but it was dry and seemed to be oddly smoked in some way. The service was excellent but Sarah Street and Yusan in Stroudsburg have stronger, fresher flavors.

This is the Sushi A, Bulgogi, and the La Galbi, and we also got the green tea ice cream after which was amazing as well.
Matthew G.

The Food was beautifully made and placed onto the dishes, the service was very amicable and very attentive, the ambiance of the location is very elegant and homey and familiar feeling which was amazing to sit in and enjoy your food with, would definitely come again and recommend.

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Charlie Z.

Love this place! This is our birthday spot. They have delicious rolls and the sashimi is is always fresh when we order! I recommend the party platters for groups! Even small groups...there's never leftovers!

Spicy pork dolsot bibimbap, pork tonkatsu ramen, soy garlic wings
Ashley H.

I think the rating for this place depends on what you order. The spicy pork dolsot bibimbap was pretty good with a little gochujang sauce. The rice was crispy on the bottom. The soy garlic wings were also crispy and the sauce was great. Those were 4 stars. The ramen with pork tonkatsu literally tasted like it was instant ramen from a package and the pork tonkatsu was dry and some pieces had a soury taste. That was a 1 star.

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Becca R.

The service was exemplary! The food was overpriced. The chicken Katsu was so small for $20. I couldn't believe how little of food you get it was overcooked and it didn't taste good at all even with the extra sauces. The miso soup was delicious. the sushi rolls were delicious all in all. I definitely will go back but not order the Katsu.

Jonathan C.

2.5 stars Ordered a bunch of rolls with some special rolls and couple of hand rolls. Bottom line, the fish was not fresh, very dry and chewy. The bbq special roll was ok and the shrimp tempura rolls are also not bad. But I don't recommend anyone going for their sashimi.

La galbi
Kansy D.

The food is good, hot and freshly prepared. La galbi is very tender and tasty, Bimbap is pretty average, the ramen is somehow very bland for my liking, the beef noodle is good. Great service thats for sure, our server is very attentive and nice, we like the ambience of the place homey style and doesnt feel crowded.

K-Pop Soy Garlic wings
Erin O.

It's strange going into the old Amber Inn for Korean food, especially since we were there 3-5 times a week in the mid-late 80s!!! But alas the Amber is no more, though its spirit remains in the not much-changed interior, down to the stained glass bearing the former name. We were very promptly greeted and seated. Note this place is a BYO, so no cocktails (extra strange considering how many we used to imbibe there). So soft drinks were in order- my husband was disappointed when the iced tea came in a bottle of Pure Leaf vs fresh brewed, but our terrific server suggested he try a canned green tea instead which was apparently good because he had two! Kimchi and radish offered immediately upon being seated, and replenished promptly when we quickly finished. Husband got sushi - his usual sushi order. We shared the K-Pop soy garlic wings, joking that we are a perfect couple since he prefers the flats and I prefer the drumsticks LOL. The wings were very crispy and the sauce was savory. I ordered the Yook Gae Jang after consulting with the knowledgeable server regarding the Korean specialties. It was delightfully spicy and well-loaded with shredded beef, scallions and other ingredients, plus a side of rice to add. Would get this again. Husband had the beef udon, which Insampled and the noodles were heavenly and hearty. Food was well-prepared and came out very quickly, which was ok for us since we weren't looking to spend a long evening out. Our server was fabulous and I regret that I did not get her name. Well-versed in the menu, attentive and thoughtful- she offered us extra banchan to take home which we happily accepted!

Food and service were both great. Very good comfort food  for a cold day

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Food and service was fantastic! The put alot of hard work into their craft and I will most definitely be going back next time I'm in PA.

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Amazing food with amazing service. Loved the crab fried rice. My 4 year old daughter enjoyed the food and ambiance.

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A pleasant surprise for a hole in wall restaurant. Food was delicious, sushi was fresh, service was excellent and fast. Recommend for sure!

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