To be honest, I was quite disappointed with this chik nengmyun... there was no ice slush, missing beef slices and noodles were not fresh. I could tell they were sitting out for a bit and I wondered if we got someone else's old order (that would explain the lack of ice slush). I frequent this restaurant throughout the year, esp during the summer months so I know what the nengmyun SHOULD look and taste like. The pork BBQ, however, did not disappoint. Good thing we had that going for us today. I hope to return for a better experience. I was too hungry to complain and it was super crowded during their weekend peak lunch hour. I couldn't even get a water refill until the check came. However, being busy should NOT justify mediocre food, especially their famous cold noodles that people come for! read more

Kum Sung BBQ - missing: ice slush, beef slices in noodles that were soggy... - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Food was good but employee was very rude. Not only did she get the order wrong, leaving one person to just watch everyone else eat. But she didn't even apologize and just came back to ask in a annoyed tone that we said the wrong menu name when I specifically said it twice while pointing to the menu. She, then proceeded to ignore our table. Especially when we asked for the check three times. She looked at us and then turned around without even answering. She finally gave the check at the end but our table of 6 all saw how she treated us. Would never return or recommend to anyone if this is the type of service we get when we are simply trying to just enjoy the meal. read more

Mushroom bulgogi was deliciously grilled & seasoned (minimum of 2 portion purchase required). Galbi was chewy and had very little meat. Cold noodle was good-- noodles had the perfect chewy texture. Bean paste soup that accompanied the entrees was a bit salty. Banchan was subpar compared to Hahm Ji Bach next door. Service was excellent, on par with most other Korean restaurants. Good restaurant to try, but I wouldn't say it's the best I've had. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Bulgogi with mushroom (2 portions) & banchan - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

What comes to mind when, "good hot weather food" is mentioned? Gazpacho? A refreshing salad? For me, I think of naengmyun, a Korean soup of chewy arrowroot noodles in a cold, savory beef broth, lightly spiked with vinegar and punched up with the addition of mustard. And I can think of no better restaurant for naengmyun than Geum Sung. At Geum Sung, the subtle yet beefy broth is laden with crunchy radishes, shreds of beef, slivers of pear and a hard boiled egg. A bowl full of noodles and the accompanying banchan makes for a refreshing and satisfying meal. However, the beef broth was so good, that I self inflicted much pain (and pleasure) as I greedily guzzled down as much broth as I could, much to the objection of my overladen stomach. Aside from the amazing naengmyun, the pajeon, which was roughly the circumference of a VW bus tire, arrived crispy, hot and delicious. Servings of dotorimuk, house made savory acorn jelly, were slurped with much enthusiasm. And finally, the restaurant gladly delivered tea pot upon tea pot of yook soo - essentially hot beef broth, which is strangely delicious and compelling, even on a hot day. I'm naturally Korean biased when I declare naengmyun to be the best hot weather food. But just wait until winter when I effusively praise the merits of sundubu jjigae... read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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3 people. Ordered too much food, but it was all very good. Also had clam kalguksu. Got steamed egg and marinated crab included for no extra charge read more

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Known for their nyaengmyun and I can see why. The noodles are perfectly chewy and the broth delightfully cooling. My go to is always the Bibim variety. I recommend ordering some hot or grilled meat/veggie item to accompany the cold noodles. I opted for the bulgogi. Only wish my fellow diners had stomach capacity for the special kimchi galbi dish. But another time! read more

Korea would be proud of Gum sung for such a tasty representation of her nationally recognized noodles. These cold noodles tend to go well with Korean BBQ. There is an age old saying that we Koreans have a separate stomachs for meat and noodles. Kum Sung is my go-to spot for 'bi bim neng myun' which is noodles mixed with sweet and spicy sauce. 'bi bim' translates to 'mixed.' 'Chik Neng Myun' literally translates to 'Buckwheat Cold Noodles'. There are many ingredients that make our traditional national noodle dish, the carefully choreographed culinary masterpiece that it is. The sauce is sweet and spicy and the noodles are nice and chewy. A slice or two of savory braised beef marries well with the overall spiciness. The thinly sliced pickled daikon and cucumbers adds a palate cleansing crispness. A slice of an Asian pear adds another dimension of simultaneously sweet and refreshing flavors. The half of a hard-boiled egg is my favorite way to end the last couple slurps of noodles. I haven't tried anything else but 'if it ain't broke, why fix it?' The sweet, savory, spicy, and crisp flavors all happily dance on your tongue together, while every satiating swallow soothes your stomach's woes. Oh and I almost forgot, I like that they give you complimentary Korean style Latkas for an appetizer. When you pay the bill you get a free Korean yogurt soft-drink for dessert. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - chik bi bim neng myun - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Finally got to try the Halabuhji Kimchi Bulgogi, and I have to say that it did not meet my expectations. First of all, the price for that was way too expensive ($26 for 1 person). Second, I feel like I've had better bulgogi elsewhere. Literally just ordered this for Instagram and Yelp haha. I mean, the taste was there, but really nothing special...trust me...go somewhere else for bulgogi. I think I might come back for their samgyupsal and duck meat though! I constantly kept glancing over everyone's table that ordered samgyupsal or duck meat...it looked pretty bomb. UPDATE I tried the roasted (not marinated) duck meat and it was the shiz. When you're craving some delicious duck stop by this restaurant! read more

Gem in Murray Hill. Halabuhji Bulgogi (Grandpa Bulgogi) and a Sekomi Nengmyun and you're set. I can't get enough. Halabuhji Bulgogi - place the kimchi and gogi on top of your nengmyun, and you'll get one unforgettable, mouth-watering bite. You can't forget about the broth. After simmering in all those vegetables and meat, that broth becomes so silky and flavorful. I tried mixing the soup with a side of rice for the first time and I don't know why I didn't do this sooner! This is my favorite nengmyun place, and those who are my friends know that I am super picky with my nengmyun. The noodles are thick and never overcooked and the broth is so refreshing! Their side dishes are simple but good. My favorite is the potato fritter. The servers are more than accommodating and will refill the side dishes as many times as you want. Shout out to the owner - she's the best! :) read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

There are already so many good reviews here so I won't repeat them, but basically, eat here! As Korean locals, we really love how they put out so much banchan (side dishes) and they all taste homemade, not like what you usually get at restaurants. The staff is also very nice and they have outdoor seating, which is good if anyone in your party hasn't been vaccinated. Very healthy, homey Korean food and soooo much better than Hamjibak next door (we went there for Mother's Day and it was a total nightmare--the service was nonexistent and the food was terrible). read more

Amazing banchan spread. I can't remember any other place that serves eggplant or pickled lotus roots for appetizers--usually have to wait until main meal for that! Also, bonus yakult (yogurt drink) instead of the typical post-meal complimentary fortune cookies or orange slices. Had mulnaengmyon. I think the cold noodles here live up to the hype. Myulchi haejanggook was sooo tasty. Best part was service. All the staff were so attentive! One even escorted us to the door right after cooking and carefully packing up a large take-out order for another customer. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Mulnaengmyon - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Great place to go during the hot summer to order some naengmyung which is a cold noodle korean dish served with sliced cucumbers, asian pear, and cold beef broth. There are different variation of noodles so enjoy experimenting. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - So cold and good - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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My gamjatang tasted fishy, which I'm guessing they used the same pot for the cutlass fish stew I also ordered. BOTH dishes were fishy which surprised me since cutlass fish isn't usually fishy if fresh, and gmajatang only has pork backbones, no seafood read more

this review is based only on their naengmyun. the service was fine, nothing particularly special or atrocious. the banchan they brought was fried onion pancakes, salad with an orange peel vinaigrette, radish, and jelly. the naengmyun noodles were good I didn't think they lived up to what everyone was raving about them. The noodles were great. They were chewy, thin, not overcooked. The portion was a bit smaller than most and the items on the side were just alright. The one strip of meat in the bowl was too chewy. The egg, pear, and radish were fine but nothing to rave about. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

I'm not sure why there is so many good reviews for their Naengmyun. It was okay but I've definitely had better. The waitress recommended the Naengmyun with kalbi combo. When the kalbi came it was a beef patty but the waitress insisted it was the kalbi in mashed form. It definitely didn't taste like kalbi. Waste of $18. I will go to Han Joo up the block next time to get my Naengmyun kalbi combo. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Kalbi? - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Their duck bbq is absolutely delicious with its crispy savory flavor but it gets even better with a refreshing naengmyun to wash it all down. Plus, this place has the best banchan game in all of Queens - enough homey unique assortments to fill your entire table including specialities like raw crab and little fried pancakes. read more

My favorite restaurant. So delicious and ji young park is very kind. I recommend this place. read more

I went out of my way to try the chik bibim naengmyun here on a ridiculously hot afternoon during the weekday (last month). Hearing the rave reviews, I expected nothing short of blissful naengmyun heaven. The first few bites were amaaazing: the hot sauce was damn good, the cucumber slices were nice and crunchy, the thin pickled radishes were ever so slightly sour, and the noodles themselves---the star of the show. Superbly chewy, long and cooked just right, you really need to count the number of times you chew before swallowing because you could seriously just inhale it (probably bad for your digestion). The trouble was with the soup base. It was much too vinegary or salty, or a bit of both? My taste buds were very confused, but I knew it was too much of something that it overpowered everything and prevented me from comfortably polishing off my meal. Other slight problems were the boiled beef slices (like a measly 4 pieces?) and the banchan, which I could do without (wanted kimchee soo bad! but they don't serve that with naengmyun). I would recommend asking for kimchee as a side, if you can. And I might just try the regular chik naengmyun instead of the bibim to see if there's a difference in taste. read more

Came here with a large group to have some naeng myun. Typical looking Korean restaurant so don't expect much from the decor. The banchan came out and it was either really delicious or I was unbelieveably hungry. The 'chik mool' naeng myun was delicious and very refreshing. I also ordered the pork belly cooked in garlic with daeng jang jigae. We had to complain about the soup bc there was barely any. It's like they gave us someone else's half eaten bowl. The soup was very salty, but at least the pork belly was delicious. One person received their food extremely late, and when it came out, something tasted rotten. And on top of that, they wouldn't let us order another dish because it would take too long and we were taking too many tables. They let him take a smaller dish home for free. Quite unexcuseable if you ask me. I give it 3 stars because the food that I got was relatively good. The spotty service and some questionable dishes really brought it down. read more

Food: the bimbimbap I will say is pretty good, the bi bim cold noodle was okay, I've had better, Ambiance: nothing special like any other Korean BBQ joint in the area Service: my -2 star deduction is due to this, service is slow and servers are not attentive if you do not have a Korean speaker at your table, at least that was my experience tonight... It almost seemed like the servers were purposely avoiding our table, our food took longer than others, we didn't get our small side dishes after placing our orders when other tables that sat after had already received theirs...it took us quite a while to get our check after asking twice, meanwhile all the other tables were attended to just fine All in all I don't think I'd be returning to this place, there are better restaurants to eat in the area with better service read more

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Tried the barbecue several months ago. They provide the option of ducks which is not common. My favorite dish is the Gamjatang. Service is great. Although some waitress is not fluent with English, there is a waitress who can speak Korean, English, and Chinese. LOL read more

Growing up my mother always made the best nengmyun.... now all grown up... who to turn to for nengmyun?.... Kum Sung Chik Neng myun!!!!!! a friend took us here... the hype... is REAL!!! A must try/go-to for nengmyun read more

Used to come here for cold noodles and it was good but now, it's just average. My niece and nephew was there, since they don't eat cold noodles because of spicy. Their mom order BBQ beef ribs, it cost $18.99 an order and come only 14 pieces of ribs. Rib are just fair taste since that's isn't their best seller in the store. But to me it's pricy base on pieces of ribs. During eat-in restaurant, they offer is eggs in small hot pot and a soup in the small hot pot. The soup was tasty so I order one togo, the photo I had upload it. It's $12.?? And it's only 2/3 full. I do expect since I am paying for soup, it should come at least 9/10 if not at least 4/5 full. FYI, I am not going back. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - The soup in the back cost $12.?? And it's only 2/3 full. Sigh... - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Very attentive and courteous staff. Food was delicious (the duck is my favorite). The seafood tofu soup was spicy & delicious and the pork belly. Parking can be a chore in Queens but it was worth it. Will come again! read more

Mixed feelings about this place. Used to love it, but now it feels like food and service you get is based on luck. Some days you win, some days you lose. Food: I always come here when I'm craving cold noodles and get the seakomi mul naeng myeon. My favorite way to eat it is to mix hot and cold by taking a bite of the potato pancake (one per person) each time. If you wan to go all out, I suggest the grandpa kimchi bulgogi (?) on the special menu which we get when we're feeling super hungry. Service: The ladies are generally very nice, but it's hard to get their attention when they're busy... especially in the summer time. Decor: Looks like any other Korean restaurant; spacious and clean inside; nothing spectacular. read more

Adore this place, good food, great service and they got the COVID-19 safety down pat!!! See pics! read more

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This place is known for the duck and cold noodles naengmyun. I actually prefer duck over the typical marinated beef that people get for Korean BBQ, and this place does it the best. Like other Korean BBQ restaurants this place serves side dishes too. I particularly like the side dishes here because it's pretty spicy, making the dishes flavorful So if you can't handle spicy..you should still try it! But be cautious haha read more

It is a must-visit restaurant if you want to know what kind of food ordinary Koreans enjoy. I ate cheonggukjang today and it tasted really good and the service was good. The side dishes were very delicious and the taste was the same as that made by my mom made at home. I heard this place is famous for naengmyeon and duck meat, but I will try duck meat next time. It was a very satisfying dining out. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Side dishes, - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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This is a family restaurant. Nothing fancy or extravagant but good food! Duck, bulgogy and cold noodles are our family favorite. Whenever we plan Korean food, we come here. Most definitely recommendable. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Best of this restaurant. - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Best nengmyun in town! If you like it spicy, the bibim nengmyun is delicious! If nengmyun is not filling enough, have it with the hal-ah-bu-ji gogo and mul nengmyun. It's quite the treat! This is where Koreans swarm as soon as the weather gets warm, so expect a wait in the summer time. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Chik mul nengmyun. - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

One of the best, maybe the best. Can't say enough good things about this place. Extensive menu. The mul naeng myun is fantastic. The saekomi mul naeng myeon is the absolute jam. Great BBQ duck as well. In general, everything is good. One of my favorite Murray Hill Korean restaurants. read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

My go to spot for cold noodles and marinated duck!!! Amazing! And the workers are so attentive read more

Kum Sung BBQ - Marinated duck - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I woke up on a Sunday morning with a huge hankering for naeng myun. And boy, was this right on the money! It satisfied every nook n cranny of my tastebuds with it's sweetness, tanginess, chewiness and ice cold temperature. The cold broth was intense in flavor even after the slush melted. I've had many naeng myuns in my life. But even though I'm not Korean, but was probably Korean in my past life, as a food enthusiast, I could tell this is the best of the best in NYC. (That includes Manhattan's Ktown) To top it off, I always know a place is good when I am still craving for it 2 days later. Low and behold, I went to get it again on Tuesday night. Next time I have to order the sam gyup sal cause the table next to us ordered it and it smelled amazing! I think the heat of the grilled pork belly paired with the cooling of the naeng myun would compliment each other so well. I also lovvee the haemul pajeon here - The batter is made with mung beans. It comes out piping hot and super crunchy. It wasn't as good last night as it tasted on Sunday afternoon. I think we got the end of the day oil. I like the pan chans here as well. They make the meal so home-y and comforting. 5 stars to a darn good tasty naeng myun! read more

Their food is not bad, don't get me wrong, but what they have to offer is nothing out of the ordinary - especially for that area. I had really high expectations coming in because I am a Korean cold noodle fanatic, and I hadn't had a decent (above average) bowl of it in forever. I ordered a regular naengmyun and a naengmyun with "special" beef broth, and I have no idea what the difference was supposed to be. Either my tastebuds are dying on me, or they've got a good business strategy going on and fooling people into paying more for the same bowl. (The two bowls even looked identical). The noodles were not bad, the broth was sweet and tangy as it should be, the meat in the broth was mediocre at best, and they skimp on the Korean pears. At least the price isn't ridiculous. The overall environment is that of a typical Korean restaurant in the NY/NJ area. It was a no-hassle, casual sit, eat and leave experience. Stop by if you're in the area, but I don't recommend you go out of your way to eat here. Also, they have a 2-serving minimum in order for you to grill any meat, so keep that in mind before you go! read more

Saekomi Chick Naengmyun! Best Naengmyun in NYC hands down!! There are others that are good and most other places are just horrible in NYC. When the temperature first hits 80 in NY this place starts to get packed! Its almost automatic that my stomach starts craving their Naengmyun when the weather gets warmer. They start you off with some hot pepperish potato soup, pickled radishes and fried potatoes as a starter while you wait. Don't bother getting appetizers, these will do as you wait for the Naengmyun to come. If you want Naengmyun in NYC, you HAVE to come here! Order the Saekomi Chick Naengmyun. (Chick- is the buckwheat noodles which are supposedly healthier) Its sweet and there's no need to add the typical mustard and vinegar. Its already perfect. read more

This is my go to spot in the Summer! I absolutely love naengmyun on a hot humid summer day. They have different types of naengmyun running from 10-14 dollars. For everything else such as the bibimbop, I am not really a fan. I also think for the quality of galbi it was a bit over priced. Service staff is great and was super fast. read more

This is my family's favorite spot for naengmyun. Or at least it was. We ordered: - The harabeoji bulgogi ($18.99). - Chik mul naengmyun/cold arrowroot noodles ($10.99) . - Momil mul naengmyun/cold buckwheat noodles (10.99). A lot of side dishes came out and I guess their "specialty" side dish that sets them apart from other Korean restaurants is the fried slices of potato (one slice per person). When our food came out, all the naengmyuns were chik naengmyun, and we told the waitress that one of the naengmyuns was supposed to be momil. The waitress told my dad to just eat it even though he ordered the momil. What?? How can you tell a customer to eat something he didn't order? Hahaha... My dad didn't look very happy and the waitress asked if he wanted the food taken back. He declined and said it was okay because he didn't want to bother her. Anyway, the bulgogi is cooked very differently here because it's just thin slices of beef (sans the marinade) that's pretty much grilled lightly first before it's boiled in a broth with kimchi, mushrooms, scallions and onions. It was nice to eat with the naengmyun, but wasn't flavorful on its own. Need a better example? Think of a watered down kimchi jigae/stew. Onto the naengmyun! Naengmyun is one of my favorite dishes in the spring and summer because it's really refreshing. This restaurant's version comes with: - Sliced cucumbers. - Half a boiled egg. - Two thin slices of pickled radish. - A slice of Asian pear. - A thin slice of beef. It's topped with a dollop of red chili sauce (usually a mix of red pepper paste, red pepper flakes, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic and ground onion) and bottles of vinegar and mustard on the side. The broth itself is light with a hint of sweetness, but I like to use a generous amount of vinegar and mustard to have a mix of sweet, spicy, and sour. Overall: Although this place isn't my favorite spot for naengmyun, it's not bad, but it's not good enough for me to recommend it to someone. read more

I can't remember the Naengmyun style that we had, but it was good! Better than the stuff you get in the Manhattan Ktown. Also tried the "grandfather" style stew which had beef, kimchi, and all other kinds of stuff. It was ok but that cooking style didn't lead to a good texture for the beef. We had to try it since it looked good and the fact that I've never seen it anywhere else. Unfortunately, it was a little bit of a let down. Next time, I want to try their duck dish which every other table had on it. In retrospect, that should of been a sign to get the duck! read more

Good duck bbq. I rarely eat duck but I will eat it here. We always get the non marinaded duck and the cast iron drains the fat and oil pretty well so the meat is crispy and not gamey tasting. We've also tried the grandpa's bulgogi stew which was good too but a tad bit too sweet for me. We got the cold noodles as well. I got the sour one which is good. My husband got the spicy bibim noodles but he wasn't a big fan of it. There was too much broth for it to be bibim but not enough broth to be cold noodles. It's always busy here with a constant stream of customers but the ladies who serve are always friendly and efficient at their jobs. read more

First of all, I eat and make Mul Naengmyun at home all year long - whether it's winter or not. This restaurant is the Best Naeng Myun place in ALL THE LAND! The chik Mul Naeng Myun is awesome. Knowing this place is the ONLY good thing that came out of my previous marriage! So i still go there - i just need to look side to side first to see if the ex's fam is there LMAO jk!! I DON'T CARE CAUSE IT'S THAT GOOD! i usually take new people here often and I even had a girlfriend who told me not to tell her man that I brought her there because he loves Mul Naengmyun and she wants to introduce him to this place. LOL! IT'S SERIOUS PEOPLE! You gotta get the Hae Mool Pah Jun (Seafood Pancake) with your meal to balance the hot with cold - which I love! Also love the Yook Soo (Korean beef broth drink) they give. It is just very satisfying and delicious here. ^^ read more