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    Obaltan

    4.5 (583 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    Corn Cheese.
    Cindy Z.

    We came here for dinner with a group of 10 and Obaltan was able to accommodate us after a 20 minute wait. They offer some Combos, which made it easier to order as a large group. We got to try the Prime Beef Combo ($109.99) and Pork Combo ($76.99), which all includes kimchi fried rice and a soup for two. This was plenty of food for 5 people even though each combo was meant for 2 people. Of course we also added Corn Cheese ($19.99) and Gopchang Stew ($38.49). The stew was OK but cheese corn was so fresh, crisp and perfection. Everyone was stuffed by the end of the meal. The server also does a lot of the cooking for you, so that's nice.

    Aaron H.

    If I could rate it 3.5 I would but ultimately I went lower because of the price. I heard great reviews of this place and a few friends from out of state were visiting so thought we tried this. The food itself is good, don't get me wrong, but for the price point you're paying for a seafood snack. We got the seafood combo for four people and some of the items only came with three (like three shrimp, scallop, mussels for the grill), which not sure why they did that but some of us couldn't try the other (not the biggest issue). I understand that seafood is expensive and we're paying for the service, but I thought there would be more flavor going into it rather than it just being grilled and served. I haven't gotten the barbecue so I can't say anything. The wait times are incredibly long so put yourself on the waitlist online or go super early. I would come try the other things but I wouldn't solely just come for the seafood imo.

    Sabrina H.

    I've been wanting to come here for a while. We got the beef combo. The beef is very great quality and I loved everything that came with the combo. We got steamed egg, kimchi soup, and a fried rice/egg combo on the grill which was super cool because they use a blow torch to cook the eggs. It was such a fun experience and I loved the way they put the meat on top of the onion/potato piece after every round. It made it so that the meat wasn't just sitting on the grill waiting to be burned. The servers were also very attentive and brought us a water refill when we needed it.

    Josephine L.

    I'm pretty sure I could've trekked to Mordor and back in the time it took me to get to Obaltan on a Friday night, but ugh, it's fine, whatever. Mordor doesn't have grilled clams, right? Anyway, come here to feast on the Clam Gui Combo, which gives you an ocean's worth of the briney mollusks + an assortment of other seafood bites for $52...for two people! Seriously. I don't think you'll find a better clam deal unless the city of Boston knocked on your door and offered itself for free. Other good bites: Kimchi Pajeon, large and crispy. And Boodae Jjigae, when you need sausage ramen stew to warm your insides. If I can get a giant eagle to fly me here, I'd totally come back.

    Daniel L.

    Really GREAT seafood! The BBQ was so fresh!! Excellent service and a great place for a leisurely dinner! A definite spot to bring people to that definitely won't dissapoint

    Linan C.

    Easily my top 5 favorite bbq spots of all time! Only problem is it's located in New Jersey! Need to have one in NYC! Staff were super attentive and quick on service! All the banchan were top noch! Best marinated galbi I've ever had!!!

    Yuelin L.

    Came here late at night craving gopchang and didn't want to go into the city, so this Fort Lee location was a convenient choice. We ordered the beef intestine combo with large intestine, small intestine, tripe, and rice cakes. The assortment was generous and easily enough for two people. The intestines were properly cleaned and grilled, with no off smells, and the tripe had a nice chew. Rice cakes were a good addition and grilled well. We also ordered the seafood pancake, which was surprisingly good--crispy on the outside and soft inside, not overly greasy. Overall, portions are large and satisfying, especially if you're specifically craving Korean-style beef intestines late at night. Prices are on the higher side, but that's expected for this type of restaurant. Solid option in Fort Lee.

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    Leah T.

    THIS PLACE IS FIREEEEE!!!!! I will genuinely go back tn if someone could go with me. The meat was quality, the banchan was fresh, the service fast. The ambiance Clean casual and busy!

    Ren Z.

    This is truly a hidden gem. My experience with Korean BBQ started in Koreatown in midtown manhattan. For the past decade it's been a similar experience wherever I go UNTIL my visit to Obaltan. This was different in 2 aspects; 1) they offered shellfish, and 2) the cooking surface was a deep pan instead of the raised dome grill which I was used to. In fact at the end of the meal, they made a fried rice with the seasoned pan that was delicious! However, ALL of the food was delicious, and the service was friendly & attentive even though we were close to closing time. This is a MUST if you're in the area!!! (Plus on the weekends it seems that they do karaoke upstairs!)

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    Karen N.

    We came to this location to celebrate a birthday. The decor is nice, the service is great, and the food was delicious! My personal favorites are the cheesy corn, the rice cakes, prime rib, and fried rice. We will be back for more!

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    Wendy B.

    Def a place better for a group of 6, esp if you want to try live clam grills. The portion is just quite large. Overall very good besides a group of 4 we each had to eat 5 clams Spicy Stir Fried Pork & Vegetables - good but didn't know there's a lot of rice cake in the dish as well should have be indicated. Spicy Bai-Top Whelk With Vegetables & Chewy Noodles - it's a cold dish, very spicy good flavor. Make sure you sign up waitlist beforehand as the store is small.

    Michael L.

    Good spot for Kbbq in the Fort Lee area. Not busy on a Saturday night, July 4th weekend, fresh ingredients, good service, (Owen is the bestest! - great attitude, attentive). We had the prime beef and seafood special. Definitely more than enough food for 3 people.

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    Kenny Z.

    This is a kbbq restaurant that's extremely seafood oriented as well! We didn't wait too long for our reservation, which was during busy hour (7:00pm on a Saturday). We ordered the clam combo, which came with the seafood Casino on the side. Also, we got an army stew and corn cheese, both of which were very good compliments to the main course. This is a good spot for couples, but it also is accommodating to larger parties as well. We did a hike and were able to properly refuel after. Definitely recommend and I can't wait to try the meat combo next time.

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    Food is 10/10 and service was good. It was quite as it was Monday night. Recommend in the winter weather.

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    Had a really good experience at this restaurant! we really enjoyed the grilled clam combo

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food and great service. We came with our Korean friends, and they said it is very authentic. Will come back again!

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    Food here is so good , my family was satisfied with everything we ordered! You should try too

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    Food is great, got makchang, large intestine, and galbi. Don't sleep on the whelk jjolmyun. Would have taken pictures, but it's all gone.

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    Great customer service!! The prime beef was so amazing. All the food is very flavorful and delicious.

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    Great service. Good and fresh seafood, enjoyed it a lot. I recommend everyone to come

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    One of the best kbbq that I've been too. The food is amazing and good place to have a drink.

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    Ask the Community - Obaltan

    Is the business kid friendly?

    Yes! They have high chairs as well. Recommend you to make a reservation before you come

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes they do, and there is a waitlist option on google.

    Do they cook for you? Or you cook yourself?

    The staff cooks for you at your table.

    Is it AYCE?

    No it's not.

    Is this place BYOB?

    No. They sell their own liquor there

    Are small dog's allowed?

    I do not think so. but you should call the place and ask

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    I've had Wooga bookmarked for the longest time because of the grilled oxtail, and finally had a…read morechance to come try it! I've never had grilled oxtail before, or seen it on any other KBBQ menus, so this was an absolute must for me. Wooga is legit - authentic, service is phenomenal & attentive, and the interior is cozy but relatively well ventilated. We waited about 15 mins on a Sunday night for a party of 2. True to my over ordering tendencies, I ordered the oxtail, the small beef set, and a small naengmyun. This was SO much food. The grilled oxtail was definitely an interesting experience. It still has all of the richness & fattiness, but the little crispiness from the grilling also makes it a really addicting texture. It was admittedly a little hard to eat with the bone pieces and with it being scorching hot, but I would get this again. The beef from the set was good, but we were struggling to finish. Each set also came with a steamed egg and kimchi stew, and there's always just something about KBBQ kimchi stews that slaps. The naengmyun was decent, not the best I've had but okay. Service here though deserves 5 stars. I accidentally dropped kimchi juice on my dress, and the waiter gave me a stain remover immediately. We never ran low on water, banchan, or sauces, and all meats were cooked to our liking. Parking is available to the side of the restaurant. Will definitely be back!

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    When I heard about this skewer place that I've never been to, I had to check it out. Unfortunately,…read morefor me, it wasn't that good. When I walked in, the place was empty but it took a bit to get a table that they immediately starting putting things on, but the table was dirty, so I had to ask them to clean it. And then, the menu is only in Chinese and Korean, no English. And the only way you could access the menu is through the tablet secured to the table. We thought the QR code on the tablet was for the menu but it was for something else, so it was kind of hard to see what to order as a group. The menu did have similar things you would find in other skewer places, but nothing really seemed appealing. At this point, we contemplated if we should just go eat somewhere else, but since we were already there, we decided to stay. When we ordered our food, it was just okay. This place cooks with an electric grill, not charcoal, so I definitely prefer the places that have charcoal. It was busy by the time we left so it seems like it's popular and really liked it, but overall, we thought the place was just okay, with no desire of going back. I'd rather go to the other 2 places in Palisades Park instead.

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