I stopped here for the first time on a Sunday night for an impromptu date and I thought it was awesome! I got two tacos; fried whiting and pork belly and they were solid. My date got some BiBam Bahp which I also had my share of and it was delicious. Intimate little place with super friendly staff. Probably not great for big group but perfect date spot. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be back. read more

I've actually only ever ordered the Kimchee Bokum Rice with Pork to go but that has always been delicious and from passing through, I can say the interior of the restaurant is very cozy. read more

Little Dokebi - The Kimchee fried rice. - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food, service and overall vibe at Little Dokebi is amazing. I love sitting outside with friends and ordering drinks, wings and my favorite denjang jigae in Brooklyn. Great spot! read more

First of all, I mean 7 stars! And I got bi bam bop with tofu. They gave all kinds of hors d'oeuvres that were free. Plus, it was very good. The food was amazing and the waitress was nice. read more

First was a bit annoyed they would not seat any parties of 2 at tables, they only wanted you to sit at the bar, this happened to us and everyone else despite only one table being used as it was 80% empty. at least have bar seats with backs if you're going to do this. lHowever the bartender was nice and we enjoyed chatting while waiting for our food. Fun 90's playlist. bartender accidentally snatched another guys food and threw it away in front of him without asking if he was finished and he was like 'did you just throw away the rest of my burrito?" I would have reacted the same way. DO.NOT.take my plate until it is empty. it will always be empty. at least she gave him another taco to compensate but I would have replaced the whole burrito even if it was mostly eaten to be sure he left with a very positive resolution to an awfully dumb mistake as opposed to an adequate reaction. Had medium fried chicken, bi bim bap (with all the yummy sides), and infused shochu. everything was great, but I would choose the ginger soy fried chicken next time as the medium was a bit lacking something in flavor/salt. unique option for the hood and nice clean décor, reminds me of Portland. Food was good value too. I'm looking forward to going back and knowing what to expect. per other reviews - don't expect traditional korean in this hood, with this décor, and these servers or you're just asking for disappointment if you're expecting traditional. It's still great for traditionally Korean fare hipsterized. I definitely will be back. read more

The Kalbi for which I paid $27 which was supposed to be "off the bone, marinated choice angus short rib" but it was chewy, cheap cut beef! What a complete rip off. I guess the Sundubu-jjigae was good but I paid ALOT of money for my order and was very disappointed read more

So as many who live in the NYC area, specifically Greenpoint/Williamsburg may have known, the area has grown and expanded in the past 10-15 years. There are many more "artists" and hipsters in the neighborhood. With that comes Starbucks and other "chic" eateries. Being that im an "Average Joe" who likes to eat food, I don't exactly fit into that crowd. While I was in the area, I was in the mood for some Korean Fried chicken.. Found Little Dokebi on yelp with some high reviews. Of course I decided to try it and here is what I experienced: Atmosphere: The atmosphere was definitely nostalgic. From the outside, it looks like a rustic shop or corner malt shop. It had big windows and outside seating. Inside was very cozy with black tin ceiling tiles on the very tall ceiling. Wait Staff: The waitress was very nice and courteous. She was also attentive and came back when each time I wasn't ready to order. I saw 2 waitresses and 2 servers/bus boys who seemed to have everything under control for the busy night. So there was no issues here. Food: Appetizer: I ordered a seafood scallion pancake. It was a bit bland. the seafood was at least tasted fresh. I remember thinking that it lacked a bit of seasoning. Entrée: So I ordered a Kalbi taco, a Spicy chicken taco and the Korean fried chicken wings. Starting with the Kalbi taco. I tasted a piece of the kalbi first to sample what I would be expecting. The beef was tender and cooked well. but the seasoning was lacking compared to a regular order of Kalbi at a typical Korean place. The taco overall didn't have much flavor. Onto the Spicy chicken taco... same problem.. it couldn't taste the spicy anywhere. =( Lastly, the wings .. sorry for more disappointment people. it was just lacking the flavor. although it was crunchy and juicy. Drink: n/a Price: So, the Tacos were about $5 each, the small order of wings were about $11, I don't remember the price of the scallion pancake.. Whats terrible was I didn't fully read restaurants profile and didn't have enough CASH to order normally. But prices were ok. They were slightly higher than an average Korean place in Flushing. Overall: The experience wast bad, it was just a shame that the food was bland no matter what dish i tried. I noticed there were no Koreans or Asians dining there, Maybe that says something. This place is probably catering toward the clientele in the area vs making it authentic. Not that its a bad thing, but because I love food, I expect certain bold Korean flavors that I didn't get here. I am only able to give them 2 stars because of the lack of authentic flavor and being cash only. Good Luck and Bon Appetite! read more

Consistently good, in an area of Greenpoint where there are less choices, this is always a good choice. Good drinks, love the bibimap bowl - although it's enough to share with two people. Nice atmosphere inside too. read more

When I went: 12:30pm on a Friday (No wait) What I had: Pork belly taco, pork shoulder taco, kalbi taco and the Korean fried chicken (KFC) with the soy ginger glaze. What I thought: Place is tiny on the inside and best for smaller parties of 4 or less. They also have sidewalk seating. Tacos were pretty run of the mill compared with what you can get out on the west coast (Kogi, Komex). Best of the bunch was the kalbi followed by the pork shoulder and the pork belly (oddly dry for such a fatty piece of meat). The highlight of the meal was the KFC which costs $10 but comes with 8 delicious wings/drumettes and is totally worth it. Nice and crispy and the soy ginger glaze is complimentary rather than overpowering. Pair it with a nice beer and enjoy! Overall Summary: Nice place to hit up if you're in the Greenpoint area and want a decent bite to eat for lunch or a late dinner. read more

got the spicy rice cake appetizer, pork belly taco and fried fish taco. all were very flavorful and the restaurant itself is so cute! would highly recommend to a friend read more

We eat here almost weekly. Chicken wings, tacos and bibimbap are all excellent. We recently branched our to some of the stews on the menu and found some new favorites. The space is very cozy and the staff is friendly. Good tunes too. I love having Dokebi as our neighborhood spot. read more

Got the chicken bibimbap with the hot sauce and it was amazing. As for all bibimbaps you should ask for a dish on the side so you can actually eat it without overcooking your food. They also bring out little appetizers before your meal that are good. Cash only, they have an ATM but it is 2015 come on, who only accepts cash today? The place is also small. read more

This place is a hidden GEM. Was introduced last night by my dear friend and had the most magical cozy little evening. We were greeted with a 20 minute wait for a table, but the kind host took our names and number and called us when a spot was ready. The atmosphere is small, socially friendly, happy and is the perfect place for friends and a date night! With all staff were more than attentive and the food was faultless and delicious! I can fully recommend this lovely restaurant with 5* Thank you! read more

Went here last night with co workers and had a pretty amazing time. Here are my pros and cons: Pros: The food very good my new fave is soy ginger chicken - if you crave chicken this is the stuff The space is cute not a large space but very cozy The people that work there, it got busy and the staff is very busy yet still remain polite Cons: I keep getting seated in the warm section of restaurants, when we were seated it was odd just the left side of the place is oddly warm so we moved over to the cooler side. Not a big issue just if you like a cooler temp when you dine go to the right side their air conditioning apparently does not hit the left side. I will definitely be going back to this spot. read more

Way overpriced for the quality of food. Ordered the kalbi and bibimbap, both of which lacked flavor and substance. I'm shocked that they charge more than $20 for these dishes. I would not recommend eating here. read more

Everything on the menu is pretty fantastic! I adore the fried chicken and the bibimbap. The place is small and cozy, so expect it to get a bit crazy at peak hours. my only complaint would be that they are CASH ONLY. Whomp whomp... I will definitely be going back though as the bibimbap is delicious! read more

Welcome!, Little Dokebi, to our 'hood. We welcomed you with open arms ever since we daydreamed about your wooden interior, imagining it being carved out like a precious cut diamond right before our eyes. The night you looked almost open, our mouths watered as we rushed past you all tired after a long day, on a brisk autumn night, imagining what EXCITING fare awaited at your tiny countertops. We pictured your cool staff welcoming us, with their cupcake tats, suspenders and smiles, classic Brooklyn, oh yea! we thought, thank god good ol' Greenpoint is going to be blessed with a new place to eat! and in such a coveted piece of real estate, no less, yep everybody and their mom loves McGorlick park obvsssz, and we do too. We googled you early, eager to get a glimpse at what you were, who you were, and our hearts warmed intensely upon finding out your name was gonna be Little Dokebi, and you were gonna bless our existence with your delicious wannabe korean street food.... This is all, until we stepped foot into your very small but cozy establishment, still fragrant with that new scent of wood, that brought us back to something primal, warm, perhaps childhood. Because when we walked in, we loved your little movie set of korean street food served in a hipster restaurant in Brooklyn. Our bellies growled at the first whiff of something fried and delicious, perhaps some good organic chicken, hopefully not purchased at Met Food and disguised as Happy Mr.Cluckles yes you know who? the one organic chicken that lived in that perfect little farm upstate until somebody murdered him for our enjoyments.... The daydream bubble was popped pretty much five minutes into the interaction between nice, hungry humans to-- bartender-servers-manager? or whoever is the cranky, extremely rude lady with white hair that works at your restaurant. We were a group of 2 gentlemen and 2 gentle ladies, and your service was pretty much unanimously described as ''WORST dining experience in the GeePee, or Miamiburg(Willy), EVER'' Your food fare was okay to mediocre, definitely not mind-blowing, but it was also definitely edible. The problem lied within the truly amateur staff, back to back. Best service was provided by the mexican dudes who clearly knew what they were doing and actually did ALL the work, while the white mice-like operatives spent their long minutes gossiping behind the bar, speaking to customers with their mouth full, and literally shocking us with what seemed like the WORST waitresses, waiters/bartenders improv routine we've ever seen. It's okay to be amateurs and try hard. But for a group of seasoned Brooklyn eaters like us, if we're gonna be paying top dollar for tiny korean baskets and overcooked items of sorts, we'd rather be joining the real chefs behind the greasy counters, the mexican crew, we'd rather get their address and eat at their house next time. They're the real stars here. The rest of you all ''working'' at Little Dokebi.....it's sad to say but you guys are kind of a joke. However, Best of luck amongst this wild, wild west that is Brooklyn eateries. Hope the polish community doesn't egg your ass anytime soon. Much love and respect... A group of friends that loved you even before you were born. PEACE read more

On a Wednesday at 7:30pm, myself and my sister went to little dokebi for dinner and I was excited to try this place because I live down the block and have enjoyed the other Dokebi. I was told they wouldn't seat us because they only had tables for parties of four or more (the few tables for two were occupied). They offered seats at the bar as an option...but truthfully I was already annoyed by the policy. So, they were turning down two guaranteed meals because they MIGHT get four on a Wednesday night on Driggs...in the 1.5 hours we would have been eating dinner??? I don't understand the logic behind this thinking and there are other dining options in the area, so I left. That just sucks and it's not neighborly. read more

I will definitely be adding to my own winter insulation now that Dokebi has an outpost in my neighborhood, especially with the menu addition of ridiculously awesome Korean fried chicken wings. The "Dokebi style" wings are a true experiment in heat tolerance, but one that I plan on conducting over and over again. My favorite elements from the Williamsburg location made the journey, as well, including dolsot bibimbap and tacos/burritos. No liquor, but ice cold Hite on tap helps cool off the tastebuds. read more

As a father of five I have to say, I love Little Dokebi! Such delicious Korean food! The best fried chicken in the neighborhood! The staff is patient and courteous. Even when my children express some pretty controversial opinions about the Korean people (that I have to assume were learned from their maternal grandfather) they were kind and understanding. I don't even know where my wife's father even came up with that garbage, he didn't even serve in the military. He was a high school principle for pete's sake! I would love to bring up the issue with my wife but I'm not even supposed to be going to Little Dokebi in the first place because she knows what spicy food does to me. But I can't get enough of their Soonduboo stew! read more

Awesome little Korean spot - very good food and really intimate atmosphere. The bulgogi bimbimbap is my go-to dish--the beef is perfectly seasoned and the quantity is large for the price. The spicy chicken tacos are also really really good. And of course, I thoroughly enjoy all the small dishes to start (one of my fav things about eating at Korean restaurants). If you love Korean food, this is a really nice place to take a friend or a date. read more

Not traditional korean food, but that doesn't mean it's bad. The service wasn't super fast but the ambiance was nice and dark if you're looking for that. The chicken wings are way too expensive for what you get, worth trying out and developing your own opinion though. read more

Delicious and welcome addition to the neighborhood. We tried nearly everything on the menu. All of it tasty. The KFC wasn't spicy at all so next time its the Dokebi spicy sauce. Tacos were all good especially the Whiting. The beef hot pot was also outstanding. We will be back soon but I fear there will soon be long waits for this tasty local. read more

Try the bibimbap its out of this world. Very reasonably priced for the restaurants near by and you get more and better tasting food here. We live near by and will be back regularly. read more

I really love this little Korean restaurant overlooking McGolrick Park! Their chicken wings are fantastic! Their ban chan was especially good. The bibimbap was also the comforting experience it is intended to be. They do have outdoor seating on the sidewalk and it is a great place to enjoy a soju (try their pineapple infused one!) and some excellent food. read more

Right on the corner of McGolrick park with cute outdoor seating. I had the veggie dumplings and a burrito which were amazing. I would pass on the kimchee Bloody Mary next time. Cash only but they have an atm inside. read more

Delicious little gem in Greenpoint. It's a great date spot! The food is on point as is the service. I must say...the wings are incredible. Also probably one of the best miso soups I've had in a while. (Simple soup, but I can't stand it when it's too salty). 5 stars for sure. read more

Great little Korean place with reasonable prices and beer. Food is tasty and ambiance is nice.

Loved it. I am a big fan of Dokebi in wburg for a nearby bibimbap fix, and am so delighted that I'll be able to indulge in that craving all winter long with just a short stroll through McGolrick Park. It is definitely small and cozy inside, and the wait staff could not have been more friendly and welcoming. I'll be back! read more

Good service. Great food. Bi bim bap yum!!!

Can't go wrong with this place. Works for brunch, dinner, and dates. Highly recommend the bi bim bap. read more

One of my favorite neighborhood spots. The KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is like crack! Perfectly crispy on the outside, moist and delicious on the inside. "Spicy!" is perfectly hot in my book but if you're feeling adventurous you can go for the "Dokebi" The clay pot BiBimBahp never disappoints as well. Great, easy going service. Please note, this is a CASH ONLY establishment. They do have an ATM onsite but hit your bank before heading over if you want to avoid the ATM fees. read more

Gotta love the aesthetic. Their Korean tacos and burritos are straight up sinful, I always have to talk myself out of eating seven tacos. Totally would though. The staff is great too read more

The hot KFC (Korean fried chicken) is a heat that builds, the first bite is tolerable but the further you get down the rabbit hole the more intense the heat gets. Excellent service and flavorful food make this a quality dining experience. Just be aware that it's cash only!!! read more

The food is great. Excellent menu. Great outdoor seating. The prices are just high enough where being cash only is a total lame bummer. It really sucks to have to use an over-priced ATM to pay for a meal. We're all adults here. read more

This is the place where Korean food comes to die. I had a weak moment and went looking for my mama's cooking in the wrong place. Their waitstaff has no idea how to handle the timing of reservations and/or busy nights, and whoever is cooking the food is afraid of seasoning and clearly takes no pride in what they're doing at all. Believe all the bad reviews, there's a reason why Korean people don't come here. read more

Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent service!! One thing tho, it's cash only but there's an atm on the premises

We love this place, can't recall how many times we have been back. The wings are delicious and the bibimbap is a must.

Nothing excellent standouts after several meals here. Portions are a little small. Vegetarian diners are pretty limited. The waitstaff is nice. Cash only with an ATM in house. read more

Great food, and consistent. Perfect for dates or medium size groups. Attractive, cozy ambience, good music, and service is always on point while remaining casual. A neighborhood favorite. With no phone and cash only, which keeps the riff raff away. Favorites are bibimbap and the Korean fried chicken, but most things here are very good. Also the outdoor seating is some of the best in north Brooklyn, at the corner of McGolrick Park. read more