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    3.6 (123 reviews)
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    Hodo kwaja/walnut cake. A bit doughy but tasty.
    Glenn C.

    Really unsure why "Delimanjoo" isn't part of Mama https://www.yelp.com/biz/delimanjoo-new-york-6 as Food Gallery 32 only lists one and the delimanjoo spot is just part of the Mama menu. My review in short has both. From the "Mama" listings, the buns are tasty. The kimchi bun (or "bunn" as they list) is probably my favorite with a good spicy kick. The red bean, beef, and mini pocket buns are also tasty. They were one of the first popular stands here and they maintain being one of the better ones but there are better cheaper spots for steamed buns. Solid overall. From "delimanjoo," the hodo kwaja/walnut cake and to a lesser extent the tayaki are the good things here and not the mini delimanjoo. I find the custard or red bean to be too sparse and it's overpriced. The croissant taiyaki is a fun twist but I don't think that the texture works. The matcha taiyaki is very light so just stick with a traditional filled with custard or red bean. I have also had experiences of the former two being every temperature from cool to warm to hot which isn't that good of a thing either as the texture kind of fails when it cools down. For their inconsistencies, this part of the menu gets a 3 while the delimanjoo gets a 2.

    5. Pork Bun
    Cole D.

    Got this which was recommended by the employees emphatically. Disappointed after that hype. It was really dry and pretty flavorless. Wouldn't get again. Fast delivery from when I ordered, so it wasn't fresh. It was like $6 too so i wish I'd just friend around and gotten another corn dog.

    Enna J.

    Surprisingly the line moved fairly quickly despite it being so packed and busy. They make the Taiyakis fresh, so they were warm and crispy. I loved the chew of the dough and the light sweetness of the taiyaki overall. I tried both the regular dough (but just matcha flavored) as well as the croissant taiyaki...both uniquely delicious.

    Inside of Red Bean Matcha Taiyaki
    Stacy L.

    This taiyaki place inside Food Gallery 32 and the taiyaki is pretty good! I enjoyed chewy texture inside the taiyaki and the outside was crispy. There was a lot of red bean inside too. Best to eat it warm. The price is currently $6 with tax, which is not bad. I look forward to coming back next time to try the almond cakes.

    Taiyaki Nutella
    Nicole E.

    The scents from taiyaki or glutinous rice sticky cake big fish with Nutella and the delimanjoo custard flavor with the dipping chocolate. The delimanjoo are small and come cold and were not my favorite, tasted not so fresh and wasn't appealing cold at all. The taiyaki warm large fish with the Nutella was so yummy and sticky and chewy. I could have easily eaten a dozen of them they were so good, but they are $4 each.

    6 Piece Chocolate Delimanjoo
    Alan M.

    Loved in food gallery 32, this place is located near the front door to the left when you walk in. It was cool seeing them have a clear wall so you can see them making the taiyaki. I ended up ordering the delimanjoo, since I hadn't seen it anywhere else. I was expecting them to be at least warm when they served it to me but they weren't. I saw that they were pumping out a ton at a time, but I think they could have at least warmed them up or kept them under a heat lamp. The delimanjoo was also kinda doughy on the inside. I was expecting it to be a little lighter. Despite the delimanjoo being sub-par for me, it was a decent eat.

    Kristen H.

    Love this little spot in the Food Gallery in Korea town - delicious red bean taiyaki ... also available with Nutella or custard and the option to have matcha in the batter.

    Amienyc L.

    Whenever I am in Koreatown, I never failed to buy Nutella Taiyaki for my Fiancé. A tiny piece of sweet but worth it. It's a bit pricey, $4/piece. The place is located at 32nd Gallery at the heart of koreatown. The taiyaki is being cooked infront of you. "A" grade which it is important for me. Staff are very friendly.

    I'm singing mamaaaaaaaaa just killed a mannnnn
    Fox E.

    When I came to Mama, I just killed a man. Put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he's dead. Life had just begun, and now I've gone and thrown it all away. Anyway, if I'm not back again this time tomorrow, carry on, carry on. Cuz nothing really matters. This is like the most excellent food court ever and it's open really late as well right in the heart of Koreatown on 32nd Street in New York city. Food Gallery 32. So many great things inside this court and pretty much nothing that gets less than 4 stars. It's a lot cheaper than Manhattan in general and I generally enjoy coming here quite a lot. This particular stand is right next to the excellent Churro stand, and I'm not sure if it's owned by the same people or not, but basically you get those custard fish and then the sweet dumplings and other things like this. So it's really good. I'll upgrade it once I try some of the other stuff because they didn't have the custard fish when I got here, cuz it was pretty late at night.

    Matcha Red Bean Taiyaki
    Leanna W.

    I was surprised by how yummy their taiyaki was!! I'm used to the breaded version of taiyaki but they make it crispy on the outside with mochi batter here!! The matcha flavor paired perfectly with the red bean filling. And for $5, the portion size is worth it!

    Cream Croissant Taiyaki
    Ilwoo H.

    This is my favorite go to spot for walnut cake or custard deli manjoo or dumplings. I've been this place numerous times and always I was happy from their food. I would give this place 3.5star if I could I tried all of menu what they have for but I would recommend you that walnut cake or kimchi bun or red bean bun or sweet potato bun or custard deli manjoo. I prefer to-go and eating their walnut cake while watching TV or Movie at home. It's great snack for home. Whenever you get hungry or need something sweet or etc. Kimchi bun was little spicy but fully flavorful. Also custard deli manjoo was great and good for one bite. Deli manjoo or walnut cake were good to take out to home but I recommend you that kimchi bun is eat right away until it's hot. It would taste better. Also you can enjoy kimchi bun even if not hot but less tasty. Kids will love deli manjoo or walnut cake. I bought 18pc of walnut cake also 2of kimchi bun, one of kimchi bacon bun. We ate our dumplings right away and walnut cake was eating like snack. If you try this place yet, I recommend you that go to try. Cheap price and there all worker were accommodating and friendly.

    Box of 14 Pcs Delimanjoo
    Linda T.

    Come for the delicious delimanjoo, pastries shaped like little fishies. I like the smaller ones that is chocolate dipped. It is fluffy and not too sweet. Hits the spot when you want a sweet treat. I came late on a weeknight and they still had them pressing fresh.

    Delimanjoo
    Stephanie Y.

    Stopped by Mama this time for their small taiyakis, which they call delimanjoo, in the custard flavor. They're so cute and such a good deal ($6 for 6). The crunchy exterior along with the soft, sweet and creamy custard is a perfect end to any meal. These small taiyakis make such a nice little snack or quick dessert and are great to eat on the go!

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    Her Name Is Han - Yeolmu Kimchi Cold Noodles & Dumplings - $20

    Her Name Is Han

    4.3(2.3k reviews)
    0.1 miMidtown East
    $$

    Shae and I were able to get a table after waiting for 45 minutes (it was so worth the wait!) our…read moreservice the entire night was excellent. The menu was a joy to read and it was soon obvious that we weren't going to go wrong with anything we ordered! The Han dumplings are *chefs kiss* y'all need to order them for sure. For my main course I went with the LA galbi. I had a hard time eating the steak with my chopsticks so I ended up using my hands, (our waiter said that was normal, but he may have just been nice) because the flavor was so good I didn't want to leave any meat uneaten. Seriously some of the best flavors of my life!!! Though I'm still learning how to eat green things I bet the salad was amazing too!! The restaurants vibe was so much fun, we feel very grateful to have been able to eat at Her Name is Han and will recommend it to anyone who asks. 100/10 would recommend :)

    Life is short F....it up! Family, Flavor, Friends…read more Was in NYC for the day and was meeting friends. Unless you know about this place it easy to miss. Homestyle Korean place with modern twist. Bon chon was tasty kimchi had a sweet touch to the taste ( very unique). The others prepared well and tasty. Started w the marinated crab - prepared well very savory get that rice ready for each bite. Next the K fried chicken perfect batter and good crunch. Next Corn & Cream Croquettes as simple as they are packed w flavor. Added the rice cane to try - not traditional but good. Minari Shrimp Pancake - traditional and good - nice batter and cooked good for savor and crisp. Main dishes LA Galbi BBQ - decent marinade cooked with high heat flame food smoky taste- could be marinated longer still a bit chewy. Garlic Chicken BBQ - if you want more protein get this - it ok . To finish matcha tiramisu - light sweet and yummy. They have good Asian themed drinks and full bar also.

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    Yeolmu Kimchi Cold Noodles & Dumplings - $20

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    Nubiani

    Nubiani

    4.5(536 reviews)
    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown East, Midtown West

    I came here with my family and we had a wonderful experience! The service was great and the food…read morewas excellent. We ordered their large beef package which was more than enough for four people. We even had some leftovers! The meat was so tender and practically melted in your mouth. I especially loved that the waiter cooked and cut the meat for us. Their side dishes were fresh and well-seasoned, too. I also loved how spacious and clean the restaurant was. The whole space felt luxurious and upscale which made the experience feel extra special. Another thing I really appreciated was that I didn't leave the restaurant smelling like Korean BBQ! It is on the pricier side, but if you're looking for high-quality Korean BBQ with excellent service and a luxurious atmosphere for a special occasion, this is a great place to go. It was worth every cent!

    Probably the best KBBQ experience I've had in NYC so far…read more It's definitely not cheap, but I thought it was worth it. We got the large set for 4 and there was more than enough food for everyone. Didn't order any drinks, but the meat quality was excellent, and our server cooked everything pretty well so we could just sit back and enjoy. The service was top-notch too. They kept bringing out refills of the side dishes including steamed egg without us having to ask, which I always appreciate. We made a reservation, which I'd recommend especially on a weekend, and got seated right away with no wait. The set also came with vanilla ice cream at the end. Another nice bonus is that if you pay in cash (there's an ATM inside), you get about 10% off. If you don't mind spending a little more for really good quality and service, I'd definitely recommend this place!

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    Bar seating

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    Steamed Egg

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    Osamil - Avocado and crab

    Osamil

    4.3(912 reviews)
    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$$

    Can be easy to miss if youre not looking for it (especially in my case as they have scaffolding…read moreoutside right now). It has a very chic atmosphere when you first walk in. Sat at a high top by the bar and had a fairly light dinner. The Beef Tartare comes out with a cracked quail egg for you to pour into the meat yourself and the beef sat on top of sone sliced pear. It's a small appetizer but it tasted fresh and clean, the crispness of the pear matches well with the heaviness of the beef. The cured shrimp was delicious, I'm sad there was only 3 because I wanted 5 servings of it. The uni, roe, and soy shrimp practically melted in your mouth. The Uni Bimbimbap has rave reviews and I can see why. It was filling without being overly heavy and each bite had uni in it after mixing it up. If you're unsure about uni, this is definitely a great way to introduce yourself to it's flavor palette.

    Vibes of the place are nice!! Food is standard Korean food, nothing extraordinary. Had a lot of…read moredrink options - Soy & garlic wings: 10/10, flavor is great, and wings were juicy - Sweet potato fries: 8/10, gigantic thick fries. Good but I prefer my fries thinner. Sauce was meh - Seafood rose tteokbokki: 8/10, super creamy, but wish there was more rice cake. Lots of seafood!! Bb.q Chicken's rose tteokbokki is better imo - Pork shank: 9/10, really tender and juicy meat that fell off the bone. Hella pricey tho (-1 point) - Kimchi fried rice w/ prime hanger steak: 6/10, just okay. Not a huge fan of the fried rice, the steak was good, medium rare - Espresso martini: 8/10, really strong lol

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    Osamil - Inside was such a vibe! Very chill

    Inside was such a vibe! Very chill

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    Hojokban - Hojok Galbi | Instagram: GaoGirlsGrubbin

    Hojokban

    4.5(470 reviews)
    0.2 miMidtown East
    $$$

    hojok galbi ($59) - the price scared me a little at first…read morebut this was absolutely WORTH EVERY BUCK - ive had many variations of galbi before but nothing tasted like this; tender, juicy, well marinated, and not entirely well done almost like medium rare - it wasnt too heavy on the sauce that will make you thirsty but it was perfectly marinated while keeping it light and refreshing; i was genuinely shocked after the first bite - best take on galbi perilla oil noodles ($19) - ive always liked this kind of noodle but after having theirs i loved it EVEN MORE - it was by far the most refreshing, chewy, light yet flavorful perilla oil noodles ive ever had - noodles were perfectly separated from one another and not drenched in oil; it was easy to slurp with layers of flavors; a great summer dish rating: 5/5 - the fact that i rated it as the best korean restaurant in nyc after taking one bite really says a lot about this spot - from texture and flavor to presentation, all of them had perfect execution; i couldnt find a single thing to nitpick about - the dining atmosphere was clean, classy, and comfortable - service was quick and attentive; they kept refilling our banchan which was lovely because other places wouldnt LOL; amazing kimchi and sweet potato - a restaurant that im dying to go back already! Highly recommend IG: @nom.noms.only

    Hojokban has been on my list for such a long time, and I finally made it here! The restaurant is…read morevery small and intimate, which gives it a cozy feel. I will say, though, they were pretty stingy with the banchan. We were only given kimchi and sweet potato. Kkanpung Chicken - The flavor was on point! It had a nice little kick, although I definitely wouldn't have minded if it were spicier. The chicken was super crispy and juicy, so I really enjoyed this one. Octopus Tteokbokki - MUST ORDER! Easily one of my favorite dishes of the night. The sauce was sweet and paired so well with the baby octopus. I could've easily eaten the whole plate myself. Truffle Potato Pancake - This was really popular, but unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. I could barely taste the truffle and didn't think it was anything that special. It was pretty meh for me, so I'd skip this one. Hojok Galbi - The meat was very tender, but unfortunately, it was a little dry. It was a solid dish, but nothing that really blew me away. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back to try some of the other items on the menu!

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    Interior bar space

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    SPICY TOFU GUKBAP

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    Five Senses - Dinner

    Five Senses

    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    0.0 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$

    Five senses has been around forever and is still a solid staple in k-town! Stopped by on a Friday…read moreevening around 8 and there was no line for two so we were seated quickly. They have a variety of the standard fare Korean options at reasonable prices. We tried the ddukbokki and bulgolgi dupbap which were both good. The portion sizes were on the bigger size and the ddukbokki were giant. I do wish the ddukbokki was a little less watery but overall tasted fine. The bulgolgi was pretty standard for what I'd expect. Overall a solid option in the area if you don't want to wait for a long queue outside of the other popular spots.

    I was honestly surprised by the ratings for this place... I came on a Friday night and it wasn't…read moretoo busy. First time here and it was a really solid experience. Seafood Pancake: Great pick. Crispy on the outside and packed with seafood inside. Beef Belly & Mala Cream Noodle Soup: Loved this one. Udon with tender beef and baby octopus... so good!!! Spicy Braised Pork Rib Stew: Rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The highlight for me was the raw marinated crab. I spotted it on the wall menu and immediately had to order it. It's rare to find in the city! And honestly, this was way better than BCD's. So flavorful. Only complaint... the banchan portions are small and not a lot of variety. Other than that, I really enjoyed my meal and I'd definitely recommend this spot.

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    Five Senses - Nice decor

    Nice decor

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    Jeong Yuk Jeom - Kimchi stew

    Jeong Yuk Jeom

    4.3(71 reviews)
    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    This may be one of the best authentic Korean restaurants I've tried in NYC that isn't…read moreMichelin-starred. I was genuinely surprised by how good everything was! The restaurant itself is huge, with two stories, yet it still has a lively and comfortable atmosphere. The menu is extensive, with plenty of traditional Korean dishes, and the lunch specials offer especially good value for the quality and portions. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the galbi-jjim (갈비찜) and tteokbokki (떡볶이) were the standouts. The galbi-jjim was rich, tender, and deeply flavorful, while the tteokbokki had that satisfying, authentic Korean flavor I look for. Service was excellent--attentive, efficient, and friendly even with such a large restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, reasonable lunch options, and a huge selection. Definitely one of my favorite Korean restaurants in NYC and a place I would happily return to.

    I highly enjoyed the food at Jeong Yuk Jeom. I ordered the chicken katsu, and I would highly…read morerecommend it as someone who frequents katsu restaurants. It's extremely crispy and very high quality. A large issue I had at this establishment was the service. The server felt unfriendly, and whenever we tried to flag him down, he wouldn't even look at us. It took around 20 minutes after our meal to get our check which was ridiculous. It was a shame because this was easily one of my favorite meals in NYC, but I don't know if I would return solely due to the service.

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