this is one of my favorite lowkey spots. the place is still there but has an entirely different name now. the place is cozy, small, brick walls. the waitress is always so kind here. the food is yummy. the kimbaps are MASSIVE and for so cheap. i love getting the rose tteokbokki. they cook it right on the table and it just hits every time. it's big enough for 2-3 people. a great spot to hang with friends! read more

Nawabari - Rosé Tteokbokki FOR 2 - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I believe they changed the menu since it is no longer selling kimbap or tteokbokki, but gukbap (soup rice). The owner was super nice and friendly, she refilled my radish kimchi before I even finished them all. She also made the sweet potato jeon fresh, one of the best jeon I ever had. She kept offering small detailed things that helps me enjoy my meal better, like a small bowl and a spoon for me to scoop the soup out of the hot stone bowl, moving my bowls / food closer to me etc. It truly feels like eating at my grandmother's place. I like how they are not heavy in seasoning, but let me do the seasoning myself. It is perfect when I want something simple and comforting. read more

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I'm not even sure if this place is still called Nawabari - it had more of a Korean/Japanese fusion menu when they first started, but more recently the signage and menu has shifted Korean corresponding with the the neighborhood demographic. The remarkable thing about this place is their absolutely huge kimbap! I didn't have a ruler but I estimate the circumference is 3.5-4 inches. These are the largest kimbap I ever put in my mouth. They are not overly riced and filled with fresh ingredients with good flavor. We also had the Spicy tteokbokki for 2 and it had a good flavor and nice spice. I am not the biggest tteokbokki fan, but I enjoyed this. There were leftovers which I had the next day and it doesn't keep that well. The texture is not the same the next day. read more

Nawabari - Spicy Tteokbokki for 2 - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Food is good, fresh and tasty. But the restaurant has new menu and new name I think. The ambiance is cozy. Music isn't too loud. Service is friendly and quick! Good place to come even when you are hungry. You won't get hangry here. lol. It's a Korean snack food restaurant now. read more

Nawabari - Beef kimbab - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Felt like I walked into a retro kdrama scene with its wooden tables and rustic posters; a scene where friends gathered for some drinks after a long day. We decided to get take out, but there's an adequate amount of seating for groups of all size. Ordering is easy, because they present you with a sheet of paper where you can just check off the items you wish to order. I actually prefer this as it minimizes interaction. Seems like they're known for the tteokbokki, but we decided to grab some kimbap instead. We ordered the King Kimbap and Spicy Tuna. Initially thought the kimbaps were a little pricey, as they range $9-12. Most places in the area sell kimbap for $5-10, but I soon realized why they were pricier. The kimbaps were stuffffed with filling and minimal rice. The spicy kimbap actually had a kick to it without it feeling too artificial. Everything seemed to be made fresh with the highest quality of ingredients. I wasn't expecting much with the plethora of Korean establishments in the area, but damn...I can't wait to return to try everything else LOL. -- INQUIRE ABOUT THE STAMP CARD IF YOU ORDER THE KIMBAP. 10 stamps will earn you a free king kimbap! read more

Top two items were the fries and kimbap. PORTIONS ARE BIG!! I normally love my stew but the sausage stew was underwhelming.. could have used more flavor(spice and salt). The rose rice cakes were super heavy, thick, and creamy.. not my cup of tea, slightly sweet as well. We got the stew to cut out the heaviness but it was not quite enough. Would have been tolerable if served with some kimchi or any pickle. The spicy tuna Kimbap was massive as mentioned on TikTok, and a must get if you go. Service was mediocre, did not pay much attention.. server/owner just on their phones. The interior of the place was nice and cozy until we saw a cockroach on the wall by our table, literally right above our food. Completely ruined my appetite. Food was alright, not sure if I'd go again but they may need an exterminator. read more

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Last night, my friend and I decided to visit Nawabari again. I felt like I needed to go back and feed my stressed body spicy rice cakes.. I'm so glad that I did because this experience was much better than my first visit! Unfortunately, I completely forgot to check in and take more photos! We ordered the tteokbokki set for 2 people and ordered extra rice cakes, spicy tuna kimbap, beef kimbap, and Fish cake soup. I ordered with my eyes and believed we could eat all of the food but it was more than enough food for 3 people. The extra rice cakes came on the side to be added into the pot that sits on the tabletop stove. Our pot was almost overflowing. The woman who works there had helped us before the food started to boil over. You mix and cook the tteokbokki yourself but it was really nice to have her help us with the impending chaos that was about to unfold. I suggest you give the spicy tuna kimbap a try. It is amazing! There are benefits of ordering with cash but I didn't have any. I paid with my card and left a cash tip instead. The restaurant does offer a stamp card where you can get a free kimbap when you collect a certain amount of stamps. I asked my friend to hold on to it because I'll end up losing it. The cost of the meal is really affordable compared to other restaurants in Flushing. I ordered 2 extra dishes this time around and expected my food to come close to $100. I was way off. If you want an affordable meal that's filling, I highly recommend Nawabari. In regards to the uncomfortable seating I have mentioned in my previous review, it's just one table right across from the register. I sat in the back this time around and saw that it was just that one particular 4-seat table in the middle of the restaurant. I'd avoid sitting there. However, keep in mind that in the winter, the heat will be on. You should be like Sheldon Cooper of the Big Bang Theory and choose your seat wisely. I had just finished swim before visiting Nawabari and I was sweating like crazy because I sat in the pathway of the vent. Don't be like me. I said what I said in my previous review about coming here. I changed my mind and I think I will come here at least once a week to eat..despite the chaos of 162nd street. read more

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incredible service and delicious food, we got the table cooked tteokbokki and the beef kimbap, and they gave us complimentary dumplings! great, clean environment and the staff were really so kind to us. read more

Nawabari - kimbap - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I believe the restaurant of this place changed its name to something else, but the food seemed pretty similar. I decided to get the tteokbokki for 2 and the king kimbap because we've heard great things about those. The king kimbap was so delicious and I thought it was pretty that they used red radishes because it really brought out the colors. Our meal came with complimentary fish cake soup as well. I appreciated the server cooking the tteokbokki in front of us. It was nice to see the cooking process and the portion size was perfect. It came with fried dumplings on the side and it tasted even better when you would dip it in the tteokbokki sauce. We saw a lot of people ordering the jjolmyeon, so we decided to come back to try that. Overall, the service and food were great. The seating is fairly small compared to other restaurants, but the vibe was good. Seemed cozy and nicely decorated. Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 read more

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Not sure if they changed their name but came here for their rose tteokbbokki. YUM. Not too spicy but it creeps up on you. a lot of fish cake and noodles but wish there was more tteok. The kimbap on the menu also looks good - will be back to try. read more

Nawabari - Rose Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Ordered several kimbap. Was first person to order. Had the wasabi tuna kimbap. Ratio is completely off the carts. The amount of tuna in my kimbap was ridiculous. Let the picture speak for itself. read more

Nawabari - A poor excuse for a wasabi tuna kimbap. Charges 10 dollars to eat a roll full of vegetables... I'll pass - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Before arriving you can smell the freshness of the ingredients that they use to make the kimbap. There's an cute little old lady who seems to be the owner that makes each kimbap fresh and with love! The kimbap was so delicious and everything is freshly made! read more

김밥 완전 맛있어요 오징어랑 제육 시켰는데 둘 다 맛있었고 양도 푸짐해요!! Very very good kimbap Got squid and jeyook. Both were very good and large portion read more

I discovered this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did! This is a very small restaurant, it has a very homey and comfortable feel and the service was great. Most of the food came out at a decent speed. We ordered the rose tteokbokki, cheese corn and the bulgogi kimbap to share. The kimbap was FILLED with bulgogi, egg, daikon etc. It was the biggest kimbap roll I've ever seen and they perfected the rice to filling ratio which made it taste so good! I absolutely loved this. However, the rose tteokbokki was the star of the show. The rose tteokbokki sauce was flavorful but not overpowering. I absolutely loved this and I also liked that it came with fried mandu and cheese! The corn cheese was delish as well, have a good cheese pull and perfectly sweet (also a huge portion). I will definitely be back! read more

Nawabari - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Came with a group of five and ordered the rose tteokboki for three with an extra side of ramen. It was more than enough for five. The tteokboki is so good, my friend compared it to an ayce tteokboki place and this was sooo much better. It's the perfect amount of spice where you can enjoy it. We also each got our own kimbap and they were massive. Definitely worth the price. Although it's a small place they're great for groups. A great environment for eating and chatting! read more

Nawabari - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Retro-esque ambiance Quick service Very chewy 시장 Tteokbokki (small) - predominant red pepper flake flavored thick broth that's not too spicy and is not sweet (good portion/value for price for one person) fried eggs x2 - thinly fried fully boiled eggs jumbo sized classic kimbap- fresh tasting, can taste all the ingredients complimentary fish cake broth - appreciated Above for one person - got leftover kimbaps to-go (50%) Almost was tempted to take rice cake to go to but powered through. As of 2024, paid around $20 minus tip. Considering that it's in NY and how full I am, not too bad of a value. Fair taste depending on your preference of the rice cake style. Better than most ready made rice cake- the chewiness and thickness of the rice cake is hard to beat. read more

Nawabari - Tteokbokki (small), fried eggs x2, jumbo sized classic kimbap, complimentary fish cake broth - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

What a great new addition to Northern Blvd! Nawabari feels like a hole in the wall in the best of ways. A small storefront gives way to a long dining room filled with cozy tables and chairs, encouraging dining parties to squeeze together for a warm meal. And that's the best way to describe the food served here - comfort food that's meant to share from both Japanese and Korean cuisines. I especially liked the crab (kani) salad that was generous with its fresh crab meat and the budae jjigae which was served hot with lots of spam and vegetables. Coming soon after its grand opening, we also took advantage of their buy one get one free drink special, which is such a good deal that should be taken advantage of while it's still offered. Definitely recommend this place for a casual night out with friends, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Cozy place for late night eats. Service was good. We had the rose tteokbokki which was rich and flavorful. We also had 2 different rolls of kimbap, cheesy corn, fried mandu, and fried chicken. No complaints at all about the food but we did see a roach at the restaurant read more

Nawabari - Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Biggest, best kimbaps! I have gone back two days in a row since discovering this gem. Would love to try more stuff from their menu! read more

Nawabari - Beef kimbap - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Really enjoyed our meal here. We had the tteokboki with the black bean sauce, 2 Kimbaps, fried chicken wings and the corn cheese. It was all really tasty but if I had to skip one, I would say the corn cheese wasn't the best bang for the buck. The portion was pretty small for what it was. Will definitely return to try the rose tteokboki! read more

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A hidden gem, a very cool little spot, tucked away off Northern Blvd on 162nd Street. Food was all very good, perhaps a pleasant surprise actually. Service was pretty straight forward - could have been more welcoming. There is a bar area and it looked like the employees (or owner) had his friends, or some regulars there and they seemed mostly interested in hanging out with them as opposed to minding us more warmly. But despite this - which we hope to see an improvement on - this is definitely a spot we would consider revisiting for drinks and food. Everything we ordered was intentionally for pairing as Anju with drinks. These are very authentically popular Korean dishes that pair perfectly with Soju, Makgeoli or Beer. Gamja Jeon (Potato Pancakes) 10/10 As opposed to a single large pancake - they were served in smaller round pieces. Potato pancakes are not commonly found at restaurants nearby and it's one of my favorite traditional korean offerings. These were excellent. Perfect crispy outsides and soft, chewy inside. This dish is traditionally matched with Makgeoli (rice wine). (Clam Dough Dumpling Soup) 8/10 Soo Jae Bi is the traditional korean version of 'dumplings' meaning - in the way that americans call dumplings as in chicken and dumplings. They do not have a filling but rather, they're flour dough pieces pulled by hand and dropped into a boiling soup to create little dumpling dough or pasta-like bites. The clam soup is an upgraded version of the traditionally poor man's food - juicy, fresh clams in their shells along with an array of sliced veggies - It's a refreshing, clear broth with a bit of a kick - made to clear your head, and pairs perfectly with some soju! (Grilled Chicken Gizzards) 8/10 Served on a sizzling cast iron plate, perfectly salty, peppery, crispy and chewy - served with grilled onions and garlic. Don't let the word gizzards fool you or turn you off - it's nothing funky really! A favorite for So-Mek (Soju & Beer mix). read more

The kimbap here is THE BEST! They are bigger than the average, but is sooo tasty n clean. Stumbled across this place by accident and love it. I go here now to buy kimbap as appetizers for my parties. Great quality! read more

Nawabari has the best kimbob in the town. Also, Kimbob is "wang" kimbob which is extra large size, it's HUGE!! I love their ddulbokki. It is just right sweetness and spicy. This place is highly recommended! read more

The food here is always so fresh and the portions are pretty large! I love the takoyakis and the spicy chewy noodles! The space is not the largest, but has a couple of tables to sit! Gives a very family friendly vibe! Will be trying more things! read more

I love visiting this gem. The staff are kind and friendly. I like their menu and it's simple to order. Food is great and fits my palate well every time I order something new. The environment is very cozy perfect for comfort food spot. I just keep coming back read more

This hole in the wall restaurant serves home cooking. I'm not even sure hey have an English menu here so better go with a Korean speaker or be ready to use hands signals. If you do go, what you will find is down home comfort food. Don't expect to find table top grills or anything fancy. Kimchi stew seems to be the star. Korean style hamburger steak was also good. Cold acorn jelly soup was also a hit. You can down it all with some soju and you have a complete balanced meal. If you are a Korean food level expert come check this place out. Korean name is Nalmada Joeun Nal (sign outside is in Korean) which roughly translates to Everyday is Good Day. read more

Nawabari - Kimchi jjigae. - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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pros- service was friendly cons-food was *sigh* trash and it's overpriced. i was starving at midnight and decided that i wanted to get a non fried meal, because the whole nyc loves fried and stir fried food late night apparently. came here, and i can safely say i'm not going back read more

doesn't look like much cause the space is small but this is the perfect hole in the wall space. came with 2 drunk friends after a fun night of karaoke and we didn't wanna stop the party so we stumbled across this gem. the food reminded me of home & my mom! we all got the budaejigae , rice cakes , & the potato pancake & the nostalgia of korea that just hit me late night!! the bartender was also attentive even tho he didn't know english very well but he tried his best & with my broken korean it was a funny mess. i see people commenting about how it's overpriced.. have they been to williamsburg / bedstuy / the city ..? you'll be paying wayyyy more for a lot less. the portions were huge & they weren't cheap about the meat in the budaejigae. glad we stumbled here & we will be back!! read more