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    Sonbul

    4.8 (19 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Alexandria R.

    My husband and I were craving Korean food in Bed-Stuy and stumbled across this place after trying it a few times through Uber Eats. We finally decided to go in person--and I'm so glad we did! Food: 5/5 Honestly, it's rare to find a spot in Bed-Stuy that feels actually affordable--and this place nailed it. I got the LA Kalbi entrée (which came out like a bento box), and my husband ordered the pork belly quesadilla, two protein sides (chicken and bulgogi), and an extra order of three bonchon. With a 20% tip, our total came out to just $75. That kind of deal in New York is nearly unheard of. Is this the best Korean food I've had in NYC? Probably not--you can definitely hit Queens for that--but for the neighborhood and the price, I'm blown away. If I had to pick a favorite item, it's a toss-up between the japchae and the galbi. Both were flavorful and satisfying. Service: 4/5 As others have said, this is not a fast-service spot. We were inside for over an hour, and a good chunk of that was just waiting for our food. We even added two dishes after our main order, and those took about 15 more minutes. But honestly? For the price and the quality, I didn't mind the wait. The guy at the front was kind and genuine, which made the experience feel warm and relaxed. Just don't come here expecting speedy or ultra-attentive service--it's not that kind of place. But if you're okay with a slower pace, it's absolutely worth it. Yes, yes, yes--I'd go back. If you're looking for affordable Korean food in Bed-Stuy, this is the move. It's cozy, it's tasty, and it won't break the bank. What more can you ask for these days?

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    Andrielle G.

    small menu; cozy vibes well done. i enjoy their matcha & chai lattes, one of the few cafes in the neighborhood with lavender syrup so i'm there often. the gochugaru fries were 'finished before first bite of sandwich' worthy. the padak sandwich was delicious, great layering of flavors in each bite. i'd order again.

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    Andrew W.

    Great new Korean spot in the neighborhood! Sonbul is open at Burly coffee shop on Throop near DeKalb from 5-10pm, Wed-Sat. Food, drink, k-pop MVs playing on a projector screen... feels like a bit of K-town in Bed-Stuy. I got some soy garlic wings and they were excellent, the owner said he's continuing to expand the menu and I'm looking forward to trying more!

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    Lori G.

    Son um is a cool little spot founded by an excellent down to earth chef. The food was tasty and not too spicy. Throughly enjoyed the popcorn chicken even though I don't eat much fried foods. The chicken was super tasty as was the japche, kalbi and soup.

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    Schleepy W.

    This place makes everything with love. Every dish is curated so elegantly and I'm happy to experience these explosions of flavors and textures. I highly recommend stopping in -WøLFÈ (TheMoodyFoody)

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    Emily H.

    HELL YES. Sonbul has fully taken over Burly and now offers a breakfast menu - at least on weekends. The Korean breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious and is going to be my new go to breakfast on the weekends! Delicious scrambled eggs with shredded veggies, tater tots (!!!), and kimchi. Hell yeah. Excited for the addition of breakfast to Sonbul's amazing dinner menu. Highly recommend the Japchae, Kinmari, the Korean Cheesesteak (I don't eat red meat and even I eat this on occasion), and of course the epic Korean fried chicken.

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    Vivian Y.

    If you're craving authentic and delicious Korean food in Brooklyn- you have to come here! The food is incredible, servings are large, food is very much worth the prices, and the service is great!

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    Incredible energy here. Food is fantastic - Calpico and the Bento Box were great. Staff is very nice!

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    yummyyyyyy new beef is great. thanks :) portions are good and the space is nice. right around the block from us i'll be coming here often

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    Haenyeo

    Haenyeo

    4.1
    (296 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    As frequent KBBQ eaters, my boyfriend and I decided it was time to try a more refined take on…read moreKorean dining. Since I was staying in Brooklyn for work, Haenyeo was an easy choice for a date night dinner. We went on a Thursday evening around 8pm. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately without a wait. The restaurant was fairly busy; if you're planning ahead I would consider making a reservation. We started with an order of the Japchae. Then we ordered the Bibimbop with chicken and the Bulgogi. The Japchae was underwhelming. Not a strong flavor profile, leaned sort of bland. The entrees were much better. The rice in the Bibimbop had a really yummy crispy layer. When all mixed together, it's a great melody of flavors and textures. The Bulgogi was equally enjoyable. Definitely recommend the red spicy sauce it comes with. We shared both entrees among 2 people and felt the portions sizes were decent - neither left hungry. The service was okay. We didn't seem to have a dedicated server. It felt like all the wait staff takes care of everyone simultaneously? Everyone was friendly; there was just a long wait for someone to come for our food order. If you're looking for an authentic experience with Korean food, this may be the spot for you.

    My boyfriend and I have been on a quest to introduce his mother to as many new cultures through…read morefood as we can when she visits us in Brooklyn. Last night we decided it was time she try Korean food, and specifically he wanted to choose a Bib Gourmand restaurant. We booked this reservation the same day, and watched spots get taken as we booked on the website! Street parking wasn't hard to find and we were greeted and seated immediately. We loved the calming atmosphere inside and had a table with a view of everything. After offering us water, we decided on drinks. I ordered the Velvet Reviver, which was described as an espresso martini meets a White Russian. It was delicious and almost like a dessert drink. My boyfriend ordered The Squid & The Whale which grew on all of us, especially paired with our food. To start, we shared the Yache pajun (vegetable scallion pancakes) and the Dukboki fundido (a Mexican inspired spicy, hot, cheesy dip with my favorite chewy Korean rice cakes inside). The scallion pancakes were delicious and had much more texture than once I have tried in the past, paired with a perfect vinegary sauce you can spoon on top. We all loved the dip and it was the perfect amount of spicy and comforting chewiness. I then was recommended a white wine to pair with the appetizer I chose as my entree, the Yeoneo. Each slice of salmon was incredibly fresh, and they were very generous with the amount of row that was served as well. The greens and avocado slices were great as well to add more texture. My boyfriend then ordered a yummy beer and the Daegu jorim. We absolutely adored this dish and noted that the cod had perfect structure to it, that almost mimic that of the deliciously cooked radishes in this dish. His mother ordered the ultimate comfort dish of the night, the Kalbi jjim (with no jalapeños). We were in awe at how the meat fell apart due to how tender it was. If you like melt in your mouth beef and stew like dishes, this is the dish for you. Our food was served with some banchan: amazing kimchi, myeolchi bokkeum (dried anchovies, much more mild than you'd expect), and kongjang (soy beans, also mild and with more chew than a typical edamame you might expect). We absolutely loved our dinner here and how helpful and kind the weight staff was, explaining different dishes and flavors, and clearing and switching out our plates at every turn.

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    Saucy and Spicy Rice Cake Fundido
    Saucy and Spicy Rice Cake Fundido
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    Kuun

    Kuun

    4.3
    (287 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    This review is for weekend dinner. Overall I think this is a solid option if you're craving Korean…read more Lots of classics / staples done well. I wouldn't necessarily venture a long distance for this place, but I live within a 10 minute drive and will definitely be back. Ambiance is casual. I had a reservation for 4 people, but it wasn't too busy so walk ins are probably welcomed. Food: not too many options for ban chan, but what was offered was good and unlimited. I shared the below among 4 people and enjoyed everything and it was plenty of food. -Kimbap: spicy tuna. Comes with 10 hearty pieces. Great to share. -Korean Style Chicken Wings: good crunch and flavor. Not greasy. -Mandu: hard to go wrong with deep fried dumplings. Not greasy. Flavorful. -Hot Stone Bibimbap: with bulgogi. Flavorful and meat wasn't too fatty. -Japchae: bulgogi. Classic! -Beef Kalbi: flavorful, not too fatty.

    Enjoyed my takeout from here, I had my eye on it for a while because of the jjangmyun noodles and…read morethey were yummy. Very squishy and the sauce was rich with some potatoes and pork mixed in. I really liked the dish and you can't find it all that many places. The hot stone bibimbap was great, I wish the bulgogi had a little more flavor but overall enjoyed it. I also tried the kalbi tang soup, which had a very nice nourishing broth and chunks of meat. If the flavors had been turned up a notch and the meat cooked a little less, it'd be 5 stars.

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    해물짬뽕 Seafood Jjambbong
    해물짬뽕 Seafood Jjambbong
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    Gahm By Mokbar

    3.9
    (45 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    After seeing reels of this restaurant's crab fried rice, I had to give this a try. We arrived in…read moreFriday night, the staff was friendly and the decor was nice. Seating is a little small, so any parties of 4 or larger probably require a reservation. The food came out fairly quickly. We ordered the Tteokbokki. The dish was purposely cooked to be crispier than what you would normally expect, it was very delicious. The jjapaguri was flavorful and the meat and seafood was great. The main course of crab fried rice was amazing. Poured over a sizzling pan, the waiter made sure we had time to get our phones ready. The dish stirred and seasoned well and had a nice fresh taste. Our dessert was black bean and vanilla, which was refreshing and a generous quantity. Overall, our experience here was amazing and would recommend for anyone wanting high class Korean fair.

    While I would recommend the drinks, I think the food was disappointing. I ordered the Strawberry…read morefields cocktail that contained vodka, yuja honey, strawberry, lemon which was pretty nice and sweet and not bitter at all. It was literally the only thing I enjoyed. In terms of food, I mainly went for the crab fried rice. It was decent but rice were kinda burnt and crab was minimal for the extra $7 weeks added for king crab. The chicken karaage was in small pieces and had whack batter. The wild mushroom pajeon was not good at all.

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    7 barley tea...made from 7 types of barley i think. Little too light
    7 barley tea...made from 7 types of barley i think. Little too light
    Yuja pineapple sorbet, perfect to cut off the slight richness.
    Yuja pineapple sorbet, perfect to cut off the slight richness.
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    Slow Loris

    Slow Loris

    4.2
    (210 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    We wandered in on a scorching day, and were treated to lovely service, amazing kimchi, and…read moredelicious pork Bao.

    Ordered: Edamame (~$8)…read moreSeafood Pancake (~$19): scallions, onion, mussels, shrimp, calamari, ponzu sauce Seaweed Salad (~$8) 6pc Soy Ginger Korean Fried Chicken (~$13) 6pc Sweet & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken (~$13) Slow Loris Roll (~$22): spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado inside, torched tuna, salmon, white tuna, crunch on top, eel sauce, spicy mayo Beef Galbi (~$35): grilled marinated short rib and kimchi with white rice Spicy Bulgogi Fried Rice (~$22) with Cheese (+$3): marinated thinly sliced ribeye, onion, scallion, peppers, carrots, sesame seeds, with a sunnyside up egg on top Aya's take: Slow Loris is a Japanese & Korean fusion spot and if I'm being honest, I was apprehensive at first unsure how they could possibly get all these dishes right when their menu is massive. Happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised! Almost everything we ordered was delicious! Both Korean Fried Chicken orders had good flavor and great for sharing. I rarely see Soy Ginger as an option (usually it's Soy Garlic) but I like the slight sharpness it added to each bite. The Seafood Pancake was crispy, loaded with seafood, and paired nicely with the ponzu. The Slow Loris Roll was incredible! The rice ratio was just right, there was a good variety of fish and it was all fresh, the avocado and sauces added nice creaminess, and torching the roll was the cherry on top. The Spicy Bulgogi Fried Rice with Cheese was super savory, the sunnyside egg was cooked perfectly, and the portion was solid. I didn't care for the cheese and honestly could've done without and not noticed. It did need something to cut through the richness. I did enjoy the Beef Galbi much more! It is brought to the table sizzling and smelling amazing. It's savory, sweet, and smoky. I like that it's paired with kimchi & rice making this is complete meal. All in all, I was impressed with everything here! We were also a large party (7 people) yet everything was served correctly and in a timely fashion. Definitely recommend stopping by!

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    Dining Area
    6pc Soy Ginger Korean Fried Chicken (~$13)
    6pc Soy Ginger Korean Fried Chicken (~$13)
    Edamame (~$8)

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    Edamame (~$8)

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