I actually have been coming here for years. I came recently only because my father wanted sashimi and didn't want to cook his own food like at a Korean bbq spot. Knowing that the place highered their prices throughout the years, I was reluctant to come back here. We sat down and we're pretty low maintenance and patient people. But it was a ridiculous wait for water and for the banchan. Every other table...larger parties that came later than we did got theirs before we did. I didn't understand why. After a while, we flagged down a person who wasn't our server and asked for our water and one soda. I hoped by doing that, they'd get the hint. They did, and finally got our banchan with our order. Kind of defeated the purpose of a banchan...but whatever. Everything was delicious. Dad ordered his sashimi and my sister had a cold noodle dish and I had kalbi beef. All delicious. But our servers weren't attentive at all. We never got refills on our waters. I wouldn't really come back here. The service sucks and the food is overpriced. I don't know if us not being Korean was the reason why our service sucked...not the first time we were overlooked for that reason...but, they definitely made us feel that way. read more

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My favorite place to have so top quality galbi in Flushing. I go here each time I am in New York and each time, it very good. read more

San Soo Gap San - a close up of a grill with meat on it - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Food is awesome. We had spicy squid and it was delicious. But then we had diarrhea for 3 days. Don't think we are coming back.

Very spacious K bbq, interesting view of the dry aged meats in the back. Service was surprisingly fast, we enjoyed having multiple staff serve us, including cooking our meats for us. We were a party of 6 n and we ordered there $189 special combo meats. I was surprised by how much food we had! They gave us lots of side dishes which I'm not sure if it came w our meal but we were all satisfied.. some of side dishes included raw fish salad, raw marinated spicy blue crabs, soybean soup, egg soup n a couple of fried mackerels. This place was clean which I appreciated bcuz some kbbq place r sticky n dusty. They also have a valet person if u can't find parking, which is another plus if your dining in this side of town. Overall I would of given five star if meat was a "prime" beef , would definitely come back n try other dishes. read more

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Food: The Kalbi was the main attraction. As a fellow Korean I had my fair share of Korean BBQ and I believe this is one of the best KBBQ I had. There was a go-to place always in reserve but this is now my new go-to place to get some delicious KBBQ! The meat was very tender, you could tell prior to even cooking it because of the beautiful marble texture. I didn't feel like I was chewing on fat but actual meat. Cost: The per serving is expensive but it is the same cost if you go out to eat anywhere that has good KBBQ. I would eat out in the city a lot for KBBQ and this place has similar cost but better quality meat in my opinion (~$35 per order). Environment: Very homey and the decor has a wood theme throughout. The restaurant was clean and clutter free. The bathroom was so-so but better than some places that I have been. Service: We were a large party of 8 and I feel that we have been taken care of very well. Although it wasn't always our server who would answer us, the staff overall accommodated us very well. Uniqueness: They are unique in a sense that I was told they are a butcher shop as well. If that is true that would explain why the meat is very good quality! Definitely a place to make the drive over (I live about 1 1/2 - 2 hours away) to enjoy some delicious Korean BBQ. read more

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Easily a 5-Stars experience Korean Barbecue! After craving Korean for the longest, my foodie Sensei bought us there. It was about 8:00 pm (which I would consider a 'late' dinner =P) but still, the place was still lively and a crowd waiting to be seated. I would say that it was about a 15 minutes wait but it goes by quicker when you have good company. The host was very accurate with his promised wait time for our party of two. He was not only very friendly but super upbeat and fun to talk to! Our dinner started with a table full of banchans: kimchi, spicy marinated squid, mountain vegetables, spinach, potato salad, pickled radish and carrots, japchae, and that soft steamed egg! That soft steamed egg was delicious and pipping hot! I could not help that I burnt my tongue in the middle of enjoying it but make sure you blow on it. Can I have another one please?! I was quite impressed with the charcoal grill, not only because I have never seen this before but it really gives it that perfect charred, burnt ends on the meat that I love. The netted grill is changed when cooking different meats. The sight of the fire cooking through our meat in front of us was making my mouth water! We started with the marinated Prime Rib-eye Steak. This was a thick piece of meat! I really did not taste too much flavor and I would like it better if it was more tender but it was some good quality meat. Next, we have the Angus Kalbi - A MUST ORDER! Texture was thin, chewy and tender to the extent that I like. The flavors were on the sweet side but I surprising loved it. Since we were unable to finish it, I bought home to for dinner next day - still freakin' DELICIOUS! To accompany our meal, we ordered a Spicy Codfish Soup. Soup had plenty of vegetables like that thin cut pieces of radish. Radish was cooked until it was see-thought and soft. I felt that the codfish was a little overcooked. This soup would make a great winter keep-me-warm choice. Spicy level was on the safe side but good enough for me to give it a thumbs up. Overall, this is definitely one of the best Korean barbecue I have ever had. I love the lively atmosphere and laughter from all patrons spending time with their family and friends. I will come back for that pork belly and dry-aged meats! read more

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So I have had this place bookmarked for a while now and finally decided to go when one of my fellow foodie friends was craving Korean. So the two of us get there and the place was jammin, there was about a 15 minute wait on a Friday night, so it wasn't too bad. While we waited, we chatted with the owner's son and he was a younger guy but he was very nice, he explained some dishes to try and what he enjoyed eating. For the meal itself, I thought the service was great, the staff was very attentive and always had a smile. The banchan was plentiful and tasty, it was a very respectable spread of bancan. Overall, it was a solid Korean BBQ spot, for me, I liked it but it could have been tweaked. Also, the dry aged refrigerator in the dinning room and the fact that they use charcoal is pretty bad ass. The food: Angus Kalbi- Marinated beef ribs Kalbi. This is the first thing on the BBQ section and this is their big seller. The Kalbi had a good mouth feel and the flavors were nice, but I felt the meat coulda been more tender and the sweetness of the Kalbi was a little too much for me. Overall, still a must order. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dAvtwCYQZtfXwhmwGyRLJg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BkEfvhNH38gUAPNKI3C5xw&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Saeng Deung Shim- USDA Prime Rib-eye steak ribeye. Same thing with the Kalbi, it could have been more tender and since the ribeye isn't marinated, it could have used more flavor. It really just tasted like an unseasoned piece of meat on the grill, even with the condiments and wraps it still tasted like naked steak. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Q09GhXVIdjCEbeV2xnxXWg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Y45EJTJsSTwNylxrZd-Y9w&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Daegu Maewoon Tang- Fresh codfish, vegetable in spicy stew. This was a good choice for soup since there is some heat but I felt the soup needed to be more aggressive in flavor, I felt the soup was watered down. The codfish had nice flavor but sadly was too cooked through, the tofu and kimchi were nice, though. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Vfct37aClu3xD3jKt-fHwg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA read more

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Yelp should start having options for rating a restaurant less than 1 star. This is a good one. Good ol' San Soo Gap San. I have always driven past you on my way to other restaurants in the past, but this time, my mother urged me that we should get a "to go" from this place. So, we did. The pickup and transactions were smooth. We ordered about five stews and they were all ready in about 15-20 mins. Not bad. But that speed has led to this absurdity that I have found in their food. Plastic shards from God knows what have been found in the stew (and my mouth). I chewed on some veggies and viola! Plastic shards as a bonus! I don't what is going on in the kitchen but this ain't right. Specifically, these shards came out from the "Spicy Galbi Stew." I gave them a call and the lady kept questioning. Well, all they have offered me is "a free stew on the house." Hmm, is that what I really want? I hate putting restaurants on blast, especially in this way, but come on now. Plastic shards? Get your crap together, San Soo Gap San. You don't want people coming in with cuts in their mouths and such, right? People, watch out. Tread carefully if you ever eat at this place. You might get some plastic shards for dessert. read more

San Soo Gap San - Unbelievable. - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Looooveee my Korean barbeque, especially if it's as authentic as this place! I came here on a Saturday night with a friend. It should be noted that we were the only non-Koreans, which is a great sign. I felt like I was in Korea. Even though it was busy, we were seated immediately. My friend isn't Korean but speaks the language, so that helped things along. We ordered rib meat (around $30) and shrimp (around $20) for our bbq, and along with them came several smaller plates of Korean treats, like sardines, kimchee, dried veggies, coleslaw, noodles, and more. The adventurer in me really loved taking bites out of each dish and seeing what they each were like. Some I enjoyed, some I didn't care for. The tea is tasteless so pass on that. But you have to try the Korean beer; it's no-frills straight-to-the-point down-and-dirty beer. It went great with our food. There's a grill in your table and the waitress grills your meat for you like you're a baller. I've always enjoyed grilling my food myself at Korean barbeque restaurants, but this was fun too. It could get a little awkward though, because you're trying to have a conversation and here is this person standing over you for several minutes at a time. Along with the bill, they bring you a cinnamon drink that we didn't particularly like... was excessively sweet for us. However, the rest of the meal was a trip! Don't forget to try the meat when you come here, and come with a full wallet ready to spend. read more

San Soo Gap San - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Good Korean BBQ spot in Flushing. We went there on a Saturday afternoon and it was not crowded at all. The staff were very nice and attentive. We asked if the banchan included soondubuchigae (spicy tofu soup). They said it did not, but because we asked they gave it to us for free. All of the food was brought out very quickly and all the meats that we ordered were great quality. The second best one was the the bulgogi, which was very good. However, the chicken was even better. The chicken meat was very soft and flavorful and melted in our mouths. read more

San Soo Gap San - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Wow has this place gone down the hill. My parents and I have been coming here sporadically over the last 10 years and the quality has seriously decreased over time. The service used to be much better and the food quality was better too. The only thing that has gone up is price. And instead of the salad bar they used to have, they have a big case to show off their new darling - dry aged beef. Case in point - they have a $200 combo dinner for 4 that includes the dry aged beef and a bottle of wine. Doesn't sound like a great deal at all. Their kalbi is $35 each, which is pretty freaking pricey. The meat was thin and not that tender at all. Overall, don't think it was worth $35. Also they only give you 6-7 banchan, one egg custard, and a small salad. Not worth your money! read more

As someone born and raised in Chinatown, I have an allegiance to Chinatown over Flushing. But my Korean friend (from Queens obvs) wanted to introduce me to the Flushing food scene. At San Soo Kap San, we got two orders of the Angus Kalbi Sam (one order is $31 pp). I haven't had someone teach me how to eat something in a while, so it was really fun learning how to make the sam (start with lettuce, then put rice, some veggie pieces, the beef, the orange sauce and then kimchi/garlic/peppers if it suits you). The angus kalbi was so succulent and tender, I loved it. It was really cool seeing it cook in front of you too. The food also came with a ton of free sides which covered the entire table for four (there were only two of us). The service was attentive as well too. I finished the meal stuffed and happy. read more

San Soo Gap San - Angus kalbi, so good. Get this! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

One of my favorite KBBQ spots and I know that's a loaded statement because there are so many in the near vicinity but yes, it is truly one of my favorites. The quality of their meat has improved 1000% over the years. Always has a good variety of banchan and they don't skimp on it. I also really enjoy their bibim naengmyun (spicy cold buck wheat noodles) having a piece of galbi and wrapping it around a big chopstick full of the bi-naeng is the perfect bite! read more

Why I love this place.... Their banchan (side dishes) never has that funky MSG taste to them and the variety is ENDLESS!!! The best part here is their meat! The owners of the restaurant own butcher shops in the area so the quality is amazing and very fresh! Love their kalbi and sam gyup sal (pork belly) bbq! read more

I love this place! This is my family's go-to place for all kinds of celebrations like birthdays and mother's day. We usually get bbq (marinated beef) but their other dishes are good too. Recommendations: cold buckwheat noodles (naengmyun), raw fish over rice (hwedub bab), or any of their soups. The only issue I have with this place is cleanliness. I have sat at a table multiple times that has been wiped but not properly! If I have to constantly ask you to re-wipe a table, there is a problem :/ Tip: if you are getting bbq, ask them for garlic with sesame oil (gireum manul) and they will grill them for you. read more

San Soo Gap San - Marinated beef being cooked! - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Great authentic Korean BBQ. I like the quality of meat. Other foods were very tasty and service was great too! read more

San Soo Gap San - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Korean barbecue that is off the hook good! Dinner with a few business associates one of which is Korean and ordered for us. The Bon chon filled the table with an assortment of Korean goodies including Kimchee of course, fish balls, a large grilled sardine and a huge variety of other Korean apps. We chose rib meat for our protein that would be grilled over the charcoal pit at our table. The meat is marinated in a sweet soy sauce that both tenderises the meat and delivers an amazing taste. The waitress cut each piece into bite size pieces and grilled them at our table throughout the meal. We ordered the cold noodle soup to eat along side our meal and it was quite interesting and tasty. A whole egg and some beef were swimming in this ice cold broth. At the end of the meal, we were served a cinnamon drink that was sweet and refreshing. read more

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Been going here for 10 years and the place used to be the best. Now there is a lot of cost cutting and the food became disgusting with horrible service. It's a trap for stealing as much money as they can with there new pricing structure. Nobody cares here about the quality of food anymore stay away unless you want to get ripped off to eat disgusting food. read more

Came here for a birthday celebration dinner Pros: - The service was phenomenal - the staff who helped serve our food were super nice and attentive (they made sure the bbq meats were passed around to everyone at the table) - Food was delicious - from the sushi dishes to the bbq meats (priced reasonably for the area) - Food came out quickly - Noise level was good, it was very easy to talk to one another - Plenty of different seating available - Valet parking/street parking - Bathroom was clean Cons: - None! read more

Family and I went here to celebrate my engagement to my girlfriend and it was definitely the best choice we made while searching for Korean BBQ establishments. First off they have valet parking so don't worry about the crazy NYC parking. The restaurant is very big, plenty of seatings for Korean BBQ. There's also a giant fridge in the middle of the restaurant that shows off their selection of aged meat. It's about $35 for one serving of Korean BBQ which is pretty average, but the flavor and quality of the meat makes the price balance great. Unlike other restaurants that use gas grill, this location uses both gas and coal/wood to cook the beef. Overall, everyone had an amazing Korean BBQ experience. Atmosphere was great, food was great, and service was great! Definitely a place to go back, if you're around the area, try that place out. read more

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Ordered bibimbap takeout tonight and it was a small portion of mostly lettuce (who puts lettuce in bibimbap?) with very little vegetables and almost no beef. This used to be one of my favorite places (for many years) but going to Tang a lot more now where food and service are consistently great. read more

This is a solid place for Korean food on Northern Boulevard. The restaurant is very large and spacious and nice. The staff is very friendly, and the menu has the usual korean fare as well as sushi, price relatively reasonably relative to the neighborhood and the quality of food that they provide. The small place so they give me the beginning of the meal have a great variety. I find that the sushi at this restaurant provide a great value proposition because it is very good quality and the price is very reasonable. They also have a good drink selection as well. read more

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I think their food is pretty good in terms of taste. The only real complaint I have is the way they set up their outdoor seating. Flowers bouquets next to every table where bees are literally nested. It's impossible to eat comfortably when its flying around you and your food. I wont be returning until indoor seating is permitted or until they get rid of those flowers. Went today and there was literally four flying around. read more

I eat here occasionally and usually have no complaints but this time was riddled with mishaps. Bibim nengmyun was drowning in way too much spicy sauce, the seafood soon dubu hardly had any seafood in it, and we ordered two seafood pancakes - one came out nice and crispy while the other was undercooked. The worst of all is before ordering the o-guh-ji galbitang, I asked the server if it was spicy because my 80 year old grandfather can't do spicy. She said it wasn't spicy. To our dismay, when the soup came out, it was bright crimson red. Our server was nowhere to be found so I asked another server. She made an X over her body and said once it leaves the kitchen, there's no returning it. I couldn't believe my ears. This restaurant has been around for many years yet the level of service was so below par. I explained to her that I had specifically asked for not spicy. Another woman came by and asked if we wanted to take it to go. No, we just want the non spicy version!!! Finally they agreed to exchange it. Good grief. Poor service. They clearly don't care about getting it right and customer satisfaction. read more

It's been a while since going there, so I called in a pick up order to go. Order the spicy beef stew which was same as usual but the other stew was a total disaster. That stew was the bean curd stew which I was under the impression it should be. The so called bean curd stew was some heavy seafood base stew with a hint of bean curd. I remembered a bean curd stew with a touch of spice and a hint of seafood flavor. This time around was very disappointing!! read more

I've been here from as far as I could remember. The service was decent. The food was delicious as ever. Definitely recommend the marinated kalbi and the cold noodles. Had my great full and the staff were friendly. 10/10 would go again. Def go and try this place out for your first KBBQ experience! read more

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Since I'm finding more Korean restaurants in Flushing these days, I started to become curious of the meanings behind these restaurants. So it's time for a short Korean lesson. San = mountain Soo = water Kap = supreme San = duck. Just kidding, it's the same as the first time... it's still mountain Loosely translated this restaurant is "the best/out of this world". That's a bold claim. This place can be crowded and there's no surprise here. The strength of this restaurant lies beneath inside the black angus beef kalbi. Once you eat a piece, you taste the distinction between here and your usual Korean BBQ restaurant. Ssam gyup sal, while good, isn't what this restaurant is known for. Banchan is standard. Naeng myun, kimchi jigae and the free service foods that I have tried are very delicious. I never have a problem with the food. One interesting note is the availability of sushi; there is a small sushi station on the side of the restaurant*. In addition, there is a plasma tv which is nice, but doesn't have any programming which interests me. It's like a big empty fish tank which attracts your initial attention; once you discover the absence of marine life, you forget about it quicker than Paris Hilton's infamous night vision video**. I stick to colleague interaction at the table. On the last time I showed up (6/8) the establishment forgot to turn on the air conditioning. It was hot sauna inside and obviously hotter than outside... Another grievance: Our "ahjuma" lurked over our shoulders as we paid the bill***. Seriously. If you can get past this, this place is very solid. Valet parking, if you wish, can be utilized if you can't find parking around the block or are in a hurry to get inside. Does San Soo Kap San live up to its name? Not yet. * I haven't tried any.. when there are so much food to eat. ** I was waiting for her to turn into the Hulk. This could be just as bad as Ang Lee's Hulk film. *** As if we would stiff her on tip? IFHTP 3 read more

San Soo Gap San - June 2008 - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Came here for a late lunch. the place was pretty busy. I got the kalbi lunch box and it was delicious! the kalbi was very tendered and juicy and everything in the box, from the fried rice, salad, california roll were all good they also gave us a bunch of side dishes that were fresh and tasty. The seafood pancake here was also very good! lots of seafood inside Will definitely be back again read more

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I've been coming to this place ever since I was a kid (way more than my check-ins haha) and I've always liked this place. Their prices have (unfortunately) gone up over the years, but that doesn't mean that they don't offer a very solid Korean food selection. The stars of their menu have always been the KBBQ (they were, I believe, the first restaurant in the area to start offering Black Angus beef) and they are always looking for new ways to be unique from the other restaurants in the area. They just started offering dry-aged galbi, which I will have to try one of these days. Their naengmyeon is always very flavorful and definitely the best in the area. The noodles always have the perfect amount of chewiness and the broth is addicting and tangy. Their non-BBQ options are all very good too, but I usually find myself eating the great beef here. They have a free salad bar with some basic salad, coleslaw, and jello for dessert, if you are inclined to partake in it. The service is always pretty good, and I've never really had a bad meal here. Parking is a breeze, and if you really want to, you can hand your keys to the valet. Come check it out if you're ever in the area! read more

San Soo Gap San - This spread tho - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Excellent service and even better food! Good for any occasion- make sure you go hungry! read more

The woman at the front desk is completely useless. She was putting tape around her desk instead of greeting customers out and she pretended not to see my family when we had left after our meal. I am very disappointed because I used to like this place but the quality of their staff and service has seriously gone down. If you cannot even train the hostess to properly greet customers in korean then what is she good for? What is her job? Also the restaurant was not that busy when we came yet they took everyone else's order first before coming to us. I guess if you're not old or coming in with a larger group you suddenly don't cater to the other customers? Retrain your staff. Especially the woman who looks like she's in her mid-50s standing in the front desk who literally doesn't do shit. You are there to SERVE. Know your fucking place. read more

I've been eating here for years,went back again last night and like always, everything was amazing. we had 2 orders of chunky boneless short rib, seafood pancake and some red wine. The meat was outstanding and service was very friendly. This place is my favorite Korean bbq in the entire tri-state area. fyi They also have a awesome drink menu ,impressive selection of liquor & wines. read more

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OMG the beef and the bacon is sooooo bomb . *drools* they also give you a lot of side dishes and soup which I always appreciate . read more

San Soo Gap San - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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The quality of galbi at this place has gone down. But, the reason for this one star review is the poor service my family received while we were there. First, there just wasn't enough side dishes for the amount of people. We had to ask several times for more so everyone could have some. Second, there were a couple instances where the meat started to burn because of the lack of attention from the waitress. This was particularly surprising because there were only two other customers. I could go on, but to top it off the quality of the meat was very poor. It was sinewy and tasted like blood. I had a much better experience in their flushing branch. Not sure if it's a different owner but the quality of the meat is better and plus you'll get more sides. One could cook better Korean BBQ at home. Or just go to the dozens of other Korean BBQ restaurants in flushing. read more

Had a deep craving for Korean BBQ, so the boyfriend and I trekked down here around 8:30pm on a Tuesday night. The place was pretty empty which technically isn't the usual case since I heard they are jammed packed on weekends. Then again, I'm glad I came on one of the not-so-busy nights. My boyfriend and I ordered the Angus Kalbi (amazingly delicious and oh so friggin tender), Sam Geup Sal (one of the better pork belly I've had in a long time) and Haemool Pajun (really crispy and quite thick, loved the sauce). This is one of the few places that make their banchan pretty great across the border. Everything is supposedly made in-house and it tasted really good. The kimchi was probably one of the best I've had at any Korean restaurants. They also give you complimentary miso soup, grilled mackeral and the steamed egg. Life just can't seem to get any better here until I saw that you can get free salad and oranges, literally as much as you want. The waitresses were helpful and they cook for you tableside, you just need to sit back and enjoy. There's a big screen TV smacked in the middle of the restaurant, so you can eat and watch. They don't rush you at all which I appreciate and they refill your kimchi (love!). Might I add, the restroom is really clean. All in all, definitely one of the great Korean BBQ places I've gone to. I shall be back! read more

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If there's a better Korean bbq restaurant it must be in Seoul. The food and the service are just great. They always leave me smiling.

This restaurant is standard in how to be horrible restaurant. 1. Bad service 2. Old food ( side dishes are probably made days ago. 3. Over charge for bad quality of the food. read more

It used to be good but lately their steak was full of fat in it that you could hardly chew it.

This establishment has been here for as long as I can remember (20 years?). I haven't been here in a while until recently and noticed that they have renovated the inside. Not sure when that happened but I was pleasantly surprised of the decent makeover. We went for the KBBQ option with marinated galbi and pork belly. Banchan assortment was good and items were fresh. Service was pretty standard fare. Having no parking lot is a hassle but they do offer valet. I'm sure they lost some business to Tang over the years (I'm guilty) so hopefully that would help them to keep things good and consistent for people to come back. read more

I've tried many korean bbq spots and I always come back here. The kalbi is so tender and it's the thinly sliced kind. I don't like the thicker chunks. Nengmyun is pretty spot in too! It's still my fav go to kalbi spot in flushing. read more

San Soo Gap San - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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