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    Kum Sung BBQ

    4.0 (138 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Noodles
    Closed 9:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    KUM SUNG BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Banchan
    Jane L.

    Kum Sung is a solid KBBQ experience overall. I had never had Korean-style duck before, so it was a nice change from standard beef/pork. The duck tasted leaner than other forms of duck I've had, but it was flavorful and pretty tender. We also got the garlic samgyupsal, which was decent; however, the garlic marinade didn't really add much to the meat, and it basically just burned off and got stuck on the grill. The daenjang jigae was tasty, and I loved that they brought out a special side of marinated crab with the other banchan. The service was great.

    Banchan
    Aimee H.

    We walked in and were seated quickly. The menu had a lot of good bbq options as well as soup and cold noodle dishes. We ordered the haemul kalguksu and sul-leung tang. Immediately after ordering the server brought over lots of banchan which was nice. There was salt, pepper, and a spice on the table to adjust your dish to your liking. Sul-Leung tang was very simple flavor wise but the noodles were well cooked and it was an enjoyable dish that felt good for you. The haemul kalguksu was a little spicy and well flavored with bouncy, more chewy noodles. In addition to the banchan served at the start of the meal we also received 2 small yogurt drinks with the bill. The interior is clean with no frills decor. There is only one individual bathroom but it's clean and spacious. Overall well worth it!

    Assortment of bonchon (side dishes)
    Kelly L.

    I came to Kum Sung BBQ because I wanted to try Korean style raw marinated crabs for the first time. My friend convinced me to order the Naengmyun + LA Galbi combo as well because she said the restaurant is known for their cold noodles. She ordered the Sunji Haejang Guk because she likes hot soups mixed with rice. The blue crabs tasted fresh, so it paired nicely with the rice, but due to the soy sauce marinate it was definitely on the salty side. The Naengmyun was super chewy and the broth was a mixture of sweet, tangy, savory. Delicious! I was given vinegar and Korean mustard on the side to add to my liking. My friend said the Sunji Haejang Guk (ox blood with pieces of beer and vegetables in beef broth) was light and she liked how they provide spice on the side so customers can adjust per preference. Other than the dishes we ordered, we were provided with an abundance of bonchon (side dishes). I enjoyed the variety and how traditional the side dishes are (as opposed to just kimchi or picked radish that more modern Korean places give). This is more of a traditional Korean restaurant and the staff was very nice. My friend spoke Korean to the staff, but they made sure to explain and made me feel included. Haha.

    Jogae Kalguksu
    Edward W.

    Dropped by on a Sunday night and there was no wait. The meal was very homey and lots of different varieties. Overall enjoyed it and exploring the Korean town of flushing. Sliced duck bbq was a minimum of two. Tons of banchan - at least like 10 different options which was fantastic Naeng myun - ice cold. Jogae kalguksu - comes hot with clams. Noodles were a little plain LA Galbi - it's good. Not too fatty and came with the naeng myun set.

    Kris L.

    Fresh and satisfying local Korean food! Lots of yummy sides. To end the meal, you give you a free yogurt drink.

    Fish roe soup
    Shawn H.

    This was excellent. We came with a group of three and ordered a lot -- duck BBQ (we liked the marinated the best), cold noodles, fish roe soup, dumplings, and spicy pork, to name a few. The cold noodles were really excellent, and we loved the spicy pork as well. I also really liked the broth with the fish roe soup. The banchan here is also very generous and very, very good. Glad we made the trip out.

    Banchan
    Iris C.

    Came here with my boyfriend yesterday around 7:30 and had to wait over 30 minutes to get seated! This block is really poppin with outdoor dining. I liked that they separated the tables- the restaurant next door literally had people on top of each other. We ordered the mul nengmyun, gamja tang, and two orders of the duck bbq (minimum 2 orders) Nengmyun- broth was very icy, refreshing and delicious. The noodles are very chewy. Gamja tang- would probably pass on this next time. Usually this dish is cooked for a lot longer that the meat falls off the bone. The broth was also fishy- maybe they put anchovies..?? Duck bbq- GOOD. But pricy. Two orders of this isn't really that much, for two people. ( if you look in my banchan pic, the duck is on the right hand corner, above the empty banchan plate) That small dish is like 65% of two servings) The service was great. We had this really nice auntie as our waitress. She spoke Chinese and Korean and a little English. We LOVE banchan (who doesn't!!) and she offered us refills before we even had to ask. I mean I know banchan is free but I rarely go to places that just offer refills, we usually have to ask. Overall, great place and will definitely be back!

    Ganjang ge-jang
    Karen P.

    I was introduced to this restaurant through the Seated app. They have a 2 BBQ order minimum if you want to eat BBQ. Initially my game plan was to try the duck BBQ and the grandfathers kimchi bulgogi, but turns out they come in different pans so you can't combine grandfathers kimchi with meats that are cooked on the flat grill pan. Instead, we got the duck BBQ, garlic marinated pork belly, and soy marinated crab. Pros: The banchan selection was A++. The ssamjang was delicious. The pork belly was excellent! The soy marinated crab (ganjang gejang) was delicious with a side of rice. Not fishy at all. The grilled garlic that came with the duck was bomb. Our waitress was very sweet, and I love not having to grill my own meat. Amazing ventilation. I was shocked that I didn't smell like KBBQ at all after leaving. Love that they gave a little Yakult drink with the bill. Cons: The duck bbq wasn't as duck flavored as I was expecting. Fun to try but I'll probably stick to my basic beef and pork cuts next time. My wallet was sad afterwards. Hopefully I can come back with a larger group to try that kimchi bulgogi someday!

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    Sophey H.

    I've come here several times because even my extremely picky Chinese parents enjoy it. First of all, the amount of banchan is INSANE. Like we were scrambling to eat it because it wouldn't all fit on our table. I would come here just for that tbh. Their signature dishes are their kimchi bulgogi and grilled duck. The duck was honestly just okay, not as flavorful as I expected. I really like the kimchi bulgogi though, the sourness really complements the fatty beef. The staff is really sweet despite us not speaking Korean, and also gave us some complimentary spicy raw crab that was delicious! Not fishy at all and while very spicy, was such a treat. I will definitely be back to try their soy marinated crab. Also their naengmyun is bomb. Get it. This restaurant is a bit out of the way, but the best kbbq in nyc is for sure in Murray Hill and Kum Sung is a solid choice.

    Stew with fermented beans and tofu
    karina k.

    Amazing authentic Korean food! My first time and won't be the last. The Banchan (side dishes are so varied and perfectly seasoned and so many), the staff are so nice and even the bus boys who have nunchi (intuition). I loved everything about the food. Great for vegetarians and pescatarians. Portions were perfect.

    Samgyup Gochujang Gui

    I ordered regular size of ($35) of pork dish. All you get is 12 pieces. I thought they missed my order to combination with cold noodle (normally combo has smaller portion than regular order). I called them and explained however they were saying it's just their normal portion.

    Duck
    Mimu E.

    Seriously, the best duck BBQ in New York, no competition. The side dishes (ban chan) are incredibly delicious! Honestly, I could just come here for ban chan!

    Nengmyen. Sweet, savour and sour.
    Azure A.

    Alright full disclosure: I'm not a fan of overly sweet things and Koreans tend to put sugar in everything. Also I wanted to try nengmyen not knowing what to expect. The broth didn't personally fit my preference but my lord those arrow root noodles were super chewy in a good way. I just personally prefer savoury flavors for my noodles and broth. Wouldn't be fair to leave a lesser review based on my personal preference this could be an amazing nengmyen but I wouldn't know. It was definately interesting, the broth was sweet (argh), a little savoury (yay), and little sour (meh). Personally not for me. I need to come back for the bbq and pork belly for sure. So my rating is going to be based off the golden standard of all korean places: the bonchan (free side dishes). Every bonchan was 10/10. Holy crap that was unexpected. They end the meal with a complementary korean brand yakult (yogurt drink part of every asian kid's childhood). However I'm guessing this brand is catered towards Korean palettes which means, yes you guessed it, it was overly sugary. It felt like I was drinking straight up syrup.

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    Not sure what to say, but I liked their cold noodles! The soup base was really cold -- nice and slushy.

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    Chewy black arrow root cold noodle in clear beef broth best in summer months! Also sliced boiled meats (Su Yook) great pair with Kim chi!

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    The quality is amazing and the servers are very nice. Their naengmyun is so good that I sometimes don't even add any other seasonings.

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    Amazing bbq and cold soup (which I had never had before today). Huge portions. Friendly service. I will go back there!

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    A great place for various types of noodles, all which aren't too bad for your health! Cold noodles definitely delivered

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    No it isn't! You order from the menu individually. I believe they have a 2 order minimum if you order bbq

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    Overall 4.5/5: First time going to a dedicated skewer restaurant. It was a cool experience and…read moreenjoyed it, despite the music being too loud for my liking. There was a lot of energy in the place. The wait staff were friendly. Food was great but was pricey per skewer. Food 5/5: Delicious and tasted close to skewer cart (this is a win!). Would have loved to try more things but some skewers were up to $3 each so it got pricey fast. They did have a large selection of skewers to choose from. You get a wrist band with a QR code that tracks what skewers you order. Non-skewer items could be ordered using your phone. Everything was fresh. They had house-made spice and sauce packets at each table. Every table had a cheat sheet showing how long to barbecue each type of skewer. We tried the bbq scallops which were full of garlicky goodness and cold noodles which was a refreshing balance to the heat of the grill. Service 5/5: Friendly waiter. Gave us the run down on how things worked in the restaurant. Periodically checked in on us. No complaints. Ambiance 4/5: Prefacing that the high energy environment was not really my cup of tea but I know others may prefer it. Bright flashing lights and loud music playing over speakers drowned out conversation. That said, the tables were spaced well so every party had their own personal space and restaurant was clean.

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    4.8
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    0.2 mi

    Food first, thoughts after... Overall this was a good choice…read morefor dinner. The service was amazing. They were very tentative to our need. Banchan was delicious and the meat was fresh. The Ajumma who cooked all our things was so friendly and funny. She also noticed I kept eating a particular banchan and got more for me without asking. Interior was spacious and lots of seating.

    Relatively new KBBQ replacing Jeong Yook, but the service here is UNMATCHED. The host & staff were…read moreall incredibly kind and attentive, and service was really well paced unlike most other KBBQ spots. We never felt rushed even though they were busy. It was a bit drafty at the table closest to the doors, but the host was super accommodating and willing to switch our table. He also provided us with some hot tea while we waited - so considerate! We decided on the Mixed Combo B for 2, which comes with pork belly, pork shoulder, brisket, and marinated short ribs. All of the meats are really good. I'm not the biggest fan of pork shoulder, but this was good here! Kimchi stew always hits different at BBQ spots, and Golden Pig's is delicious. We ordered an extra to go! They don't have a takeout menu yet, but the staff was kind enough to pack us some kimchi and rice anyway. Banchan here is simple but done really well. All orders are put in on the tablet at each table. While the layout of the restaurant is still very much similar to Jeong Yook and Baekjeong previously, it's definitely an upgrade. Ventilatation is pretty good but be prepared to still smell a bit after. Prices are super reasonable. Parking is doable but not always the easiest. Looking forward to coming back soon!

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    Wagyu Place

    3.7
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    This was my third time back, and I still think this is the best option around if you're looking to…read moreindulge in quality meat. We went on a quiet Friday afternoon. There were several occupied tables, but we still received plenty of attention from the servers throughout the meal. I've tried a few similar places, and this one continues to stand out. The meat portions are generous, and they can handle high heat well enough to develop a great sear. One major change since my previous visits is the appetizer selection. The menu has shifted heavily toward sushi and sashimi offerings. If you're someone like me who enjoys both premium cuts of meat and fresh sashimi, this is pretty much the ideal combination. They now offer many more specialty rolls than before, and the quality of the salmon and tuna also seemed noticeably better. My husband, however, would disagree. Since he doesn't really care for sashimi and prefers not to fill up on rolls, he would have liked to see a stronger selection of traditional appetizers and sides. Another welcome change is that lobster is now unlimited instead of being restricted to a single serving. The lobsters themselves are smaller, which I didn't mind, but both the cheese lobster and the garlic butter lobster were incredibly salty. I'm not sure if it was the seasoning or the type of lobster being used, but the garlic butter version was "clog-my-arteries" salty. I mentioned it to the kitchen simply as feedback, although I wasn't planning on ordering any more regardless. The only items limited to one order per person were the Kumamoto oysters topped with uni and caviar, the sweet shrimp with caviar, and one other premium item that I can't quite remember. Everything else was unlimited, including their new sauce station and ice cream machine. I especially appreciated the expanded sauce selection. On my previous visits, they only offered their Asian spice blend, which is still my favorite. But when I saw they had A1 sauce available, I had to do it--I dipped the A5 in A1. I can't believe they offered it, but once I saw it there, it felt like a rite of passage. One disappointment was that they had run out of foie gras. I had my cash ready and everything. If you pay cash, you receive complimentary foie gras with the Wagyu and uni, so I was definitely looking forward to it. To their credit, they offered us a premium abalone appetizer as a substitute, but I politely declined and opted to pay by credit card instead. The servers were friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient. There was never any concern about running out of time during the 90-minute dining window. In fact, by the time the 90 minutes were up, I couldn't imagine fitting in another bite. The manager, or at least who I assumed was the manager also stopped by to check on us, made conversation, and was very pleasant. One thing I especially appreciate about this place is that I've never felt rushed. Even when we've gone beyond the 90-minute mark, the staff still comes by to ask if we'd like to order anything else. There's no countdown or "last call" pressure like you often find at other ACYE spots. Overall, it was another very enjoyable meal. I left unbelievably stuffed and, despite a few minor criticisms, still felt it was absolutely worth it.

    Came here for the AYCE for $68 per person, which includes both wagyu, sushi, seafood, veggies, and…read moreother items. For two of us to eat our hearts content is $136, before tax, which is a pretty good deal. You are allow up to 2 hours however. The waiter/waitress does assist in cooking the meat and seafood when they're available. If you're feeling super adventurous, you can get the $159 plan, which includes the coveted Japanese A5 Miyazaki Wagyu. Best to come during the slower times so you can optimize the most of your 2 hours eating as much food as possible.

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    Service was quick, and efficient If you're hungry and just…read morewant to eat good food, no bs, then this is an amazing spot. Great place to come in groups or as a couple, where the focus is the grilling and eating. The staff were very nice where we practically had a dedicated person grilling our food. Be aware they don't know much English, but the menu is in English or Chinese. The must have is the eel. Some of the best grilled eel I've had,

    First time having Northern style Chinese bbq like this and was very impressed! They use real hot…read morecoals, so the meat gets extra flavorful and charred. I love that they have a huge variety of flavors and seasonings: 3 sauces, korean ssamjang peppers and garlic, 3 spice blends for dipping. The servers were all very friendly and gave us some great recommendations on what to order, so we got a combination of beef and pork cuts, as well as veggies and eel. The eel is so fresh and juicy, the waitress told us they get their eels live and process it in their own kitchen. They cook everything right in front of you, unlike kbbq places where you cook meat yourself. I also appreciated the good ventilation, we didn't smell like meat at all after leaving the restaurant! Additional notes: - we thought it was funny that they put sprinkles in the potato salad, it may seem kind of odd but definitely very Chinese (compliment btw) - it ended up being almost $50 pp for 4 people - we got lucky and didn't have to wait, but I hear there's usually a line, so definitely call ahead to suss out the wait

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    Live Eel - slightly chewy unfortunately
    Live Eel - slightly chewy unfortunately
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