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    Soosanghan Kotedaeji

    4.3 (46 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Beef brisket
    Jane C.

    Holy heavenly pork. My husband and I came for our first visit tonight and thanked the social media algorithm that put this place on our radar. The restaurant is on the second floor of the building and the stairwell leading up is so quiet and eerie that we wondered if it might be closed. But as soon as we stepped inside, it was clear that good eats were ahead. The air inside was thick with the smell of smoke and barbecued meats, and every table was littered with all kinds of side dishes (which come free with meat orders). I was happily surprised by the premium side dishes, like tteokbokki, steamed egg, raw marinated crab, and choice of stew (either kimchi or fermented soybean). Before long, it was time for meat. As far as the cooking goes, this is a full service meal, with servers prepping the grill, cooking and cutting the meat, and refilling things as needed. I love the taste of Korean barbecue but I don't love smelling like it for hours later, so we definitely appreciated the retractable exhaust hoods that sucked up most of the smoke. The grill is cleverly tilted to allow most of the rendered fats to drip away, and the servers place finished meats on an offset pan to avoid overcooking. They've got meat preparation to an art form here, and the taste of that dry aged pork was outstanding. Service was fantastic throughout our meal, with servers stopping to prep, cook, or refill things on our table as we noshed our way through the meal. Few things were amiss. We had to ask for the lettuce that comes standard with meats, and we never got our cutlery. But we made out fine with the buckets of disposable cutlery At the end of the meal, my husband leaned back in his chair, patted his belly contentedly, and declared, "That was the best meal I've had in months." I couldn't agree more.

    Patrick W.

    TLDR: Pork specialist spot in Palisades Park. Same team from the pocha down the block. Dry-aged pork belly, cheonggukjang and kkakdoogi bokkeumbap. This spot is on the second floor and love the design, it's a very retro feeling. Something about the lighting, it almost reminds me of the marbles set in Squid Game. They have some arcade machines upfront for when people wait. Some of the grills are on the round table but they have some off the side and were able to accomodate our stroller. Banchan is solid but you're here for the pork. We got the frozen thin-sliced pork belly, the dry-aged pork belly and also the brisket. The brisket is solid, especially when it gets nice and crispy. The frozen pork belly they do a nice amount of peppering across, almost reminds me of the flavor of guanciale but not cured. They have a whole bunch of dips between ssamjang, one with salted shrimp and also sesame oil. There was also this sweet soy and egg yolk sauce, kind of like sukiyaki. The dry-aged pork belly was our favorite. Personally for the extra $2, I'd just order these. They're par-cooked but finished on the grill so you get this INCREDIBLE sear around it. They also add bean sprouts, garlic chives and kimchi to finish. The outside was crispy but the inside was nice and tender plus the extra flavor from the dry-aging. The kkakdoogi fried rice was decent but I think ours might have had too much egg in it which threw off the texture. I'd still try it again though. They also have Paik's Lager which was pretty good. It's been awhile since I've gone to a place I liked this much but yes, very tasty.

    Helen Z.

    It's themed like a retro street/arcade in here, very casual and cute. The aged pork belly is really good and they have drink specials (though they were super busy when we visited and ran out of some of their options like highballs, which was a bummer). I think I'd come again for drinks with friends here as it's a fun environment.

    Pork belly
    Steve S.

    Pork belly comes slightly charred, not cooked. Taste is as expected. It's supposed to be slightly wet aged but can't tell the difference. Its basically a fan blowing air inside a fridge so not sure if its reallt doing anything. Also some people do not recommend aging pork so just FYI. Gave 4 stars because sides were great.

    Cecilia L.

    Food 4/5 Value 3/5 Ambiance & Service 5/5 Newly opened kbbq spot in town! They're known for their pork kbbq here which is different from the rest and they also provide duck as an option which is new. Never tried that before so it was refreshing to try When you first walk in the interior is super cute with the floral decor, they have a photobooth when you first enter for $7 You walk up a flight of stairs and when you go in, they have a retro look and feel with the tv, signs, and overall decor They even have arcade playing station for free and some snacks for you to just take We ordered the dry aged pork, nam sang, beef brisket, and half a duck for 4 people The meat options feel limited since they primarily focus on pork. Would def suggest having more beef options too Dry aged pork 4.5/5: this was delicious esp and nicely crispy! Highly reco getting this Nam sang 4/5: this was more mediocre, nothing special but stilly juicy Beef brisket 4.5/5: juicy beef brisket and am a beef lover so more easily impressed Duck 3/5: although it's something different I don't love the duck, it also felt kind of rough and very fatty

    Yuelin L.

    because they promote aged pork and specialty pork cuts, so I had higher expectations. The interior has a retro vibe with arcade machines, which actually looks pretty fun. The banchan selection was large, but honestly one of the weakest I've had. The soy crab tasted like something pre-packaged, and one of the pancake sides was served cold. We ordered a combo with three types of pork and chose the aged option since it was the same price as regular. Each portion came out to over $30, which felt expensive. After trying both, I couldn't really tell the difference between aged and regular. The meat quality itself was fine, just no noticeable "aged" improvement in flavor or tenderness. We also ordered the ramen fried rice. It took a long time and we had to ask about it. It was served in a Shin Ramyun bucket and then poured out, and visually it looked like leftover rice mixed with over-soaked noodles. The flavor was pretty average. Overall, aside from the atmosphere, the pricing feels high for what you get and the experience was disappointing for the cost.

    Decoration inside
    Julie K.

    The moment you enter, you feel transported back in time in Korea. The decoration is so unique and fun. They even have arcade games you can play for free. There was a short wait, but they quickly seated us and took our order. We ordered the pork jowl and pork belly, and it comes with so many side dishes! The pork meat was fried for us to perfection and I can say, it was one of the best Korean pork BBQ places I've ever been to. Highly recommend to try to place if you are craving pork and have a good time!

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    Yi X.

    @foodie_starry Each BBQ order comes with a grand set of sides - 15 in total! Plus, you get kimchi soup, steamed egg, and rice cakes, which alone make the trip worthwhile. The kimchi soup here is the best I've tasted in any Korean restaurant - absolutely a must-try! Here's what we had: Beef Brisket ($36) - Tender and flavorful, just perfect. Dry Aged Pork ($34) - A bit on the fatty side for me, but the staff's favorite. Roast Duck ($80) - A rare find in Korean spots, served as half a duck spread over two large plates. The lean parts were delicious, although the soup that came with it didn't hit the mark compared to traditional Peking duck soup. Bibim Makguksu ($14) - Today's star! This cold noodle dish competes closely with the free kimchi soup for the top spot with its perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Nagji Stir Fry ($22) - This spicy octopus was a bit tough, making it the least favorite. Ended up turning it into a cheesy kimchi fried rice at home which was delicious! The new restaurant boasts stylish decor and a roadside diner vibe with private booth-like seating. There's a game machine that kids will love, and they even offer free snacks from a Korean mini-market--each person gets to pick one! Note: The menu explanations could be clearer, and some staff members struggle with English, which might make communication a bit tricky. The restaurant is on the second floor with no sign downstairs, so be careful not to miss it.

    Dry aged pork
    Miley D.

    We went on a Sunday night. It had a great 1970s Korean vibe. We were seated immediately and the service was quick once we placed our order: Dry-aged pork - my favorite. It was tender and delicious Pork jowl - chewy and great with the many sides Pork collar - good There were 18 side dishes, the egg soufflé was my favorite. The chef also made us a ramen/noodle dish (chapagetti) with pork. That was my best friend's favorite. We had a great time and the food was good. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The chef came out to check on us. We would come again!

    Dry aged pork belly
    Q W.

    Good service, taste ever!! The best pork spot in New Jersey! The pork is incredibly juicy and absolutely delicious.

    Lauren S.

    Soosanghan Kote Dae Ji Korean BBQ in Palisades Park, NJ has some seriously good Korean BBQ especially if you love pork belly. They specialize in dry aged pork belly that is dry aged for 14 days. Definitely a special treat and their banchan is one of the best l've had! Super fun environment and amazing service! All of the meat was super fresh and I absolutely loved the side dishes! Insta: @thehungrysw

    Dry aged pork belly
    Terry G.

    Food was amazing ... service was here and there but it was busy! But we made reservations before hand so that was a plus ! Def get the dry aged pork belly! Will come again! Loved the ambiance felt like how we grew up in Korea!!!!

    I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back. If you're looking for great food, friendly service, and a pleasant dining atmosphere, this is the spot!

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    One of the best Korean bbq spots for pork. The dry aged pork and the pork jowl were amazing

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    Authentic Korean, good service friendly and assigned parking garage parking ! Reasonable prices

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    Friendly and fast service! A lot of banchan too. I liked the ddukboki, daenjjangjigae, brisket & pork belly bbq.

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    Amazing Korean pork BBQ--super tender, flavorful, and fast service! Highly recommend!!

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    This place has good vibes and good food; the service here is also commendable. Overall a good experience.

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    I really liked this place. To me, it screams authentic Korean comfort food. The menu is pretty…read moresimple. There aren't many choices, most of them are soups and they are all good. Decor is also authentic and minimal. There are no outrageous bells and whistles. The place has an atmosphere of that of a family business run by dedication and hard work. In addition, the prices are fair. Service was good as well. The woman at the front was pleasant and kind. I would come back on a cold day for a nice hot soup.

    I was pretty excited to try this place out because I haven't had gomtang in quite a while and the…read morefact that they have seolleongtang as well was cherry on the cake. Came on a weekday night and there weren't many people in the store. - Deluxe Gomtang - I think the difference between the normal gomtang and the deluxe version is that they give a bit more meat and rice. I really liked the gomtang as the flavors were really rich especially when elevated by the pepper. - Seolleongtang - Clear and beautiful broth that went really well with salt. I felt like the meat was not as tender as I hoped but still made me think of my favorite Korean restaurant where I grew up. - Kong-guksu - I didn't know what to expect of this dish as I've never heard of it or tried it before but I didn't really like the dish. No matter how much salt/pepper I put in, there still didn't seem to be a lot of flavor. I ended up dumping the Korean Pickled Onion banchan in which helped elevate the flavor a lot. - Mini KimchiJeon - When I read this off the menu, I though the kimchi pancake would be extremely small but it turned out to be quite bit and very delicious. It was super crispy on the outside with soft insides stuffed with kimchi. I will definitely be back to this home-y restaurant!

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    We got the beef combo, which came with 3 different meat options, a steamed egg, and a kimchi soup…read more-- great value and variety for the price. The meat was fresh and tender, and grilled up beautifully alongside some mushrooms, garlic, and daikon on the tabletop grill. Loved that they threw in fresh herbs (rosemary/thyme) on the meat too -- nice touch. Banchan was plentiful and kept coming, so you're never short on sides. For dipping, you get a choice of garlic scallion sauce, soybean paste (ssamjang), or just salt -- all solid options depending on what you're grilling. Service was attentive and quick to help with the grill and refills without being intrusive. The restaurant has a big dedicated parking lot, which made getting in and out so much easier. Will definitely be back to try out the intestine options.

    Ate here a few times since my last review and it's definitely the best kbbq in the area. It is…read morepricey but it's good value. You get a lot of food and the food is delicious and the meat is high quality. The service is always fantastic. We had a big party and were seated right away on a weekend. The waiter was patient and they were thoughtful of the 3 kids in our party, bringing utensils and plates for them. I think of Wooga often. It's so yummy. But if you want to gauge price a little, we went with 4 adults, 3 kids and ordered japchae (glass noodles), kimchi pajeon (pancake), 2 bottles of soju, drinks, a meat set that came with soup, 2 types of pork and 2 types of beef and it came out to about $350, tip included. If you're on the fence about coming, definitely come.

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    My out-of-town friend was looking for a Korean breakfast spot, and she found Onga. It happened to…read morebe the perfect meeting point between where I live and where she was staying in New Jersey. We arrived around 8:50 a.m., and the restaurant was already packed, which is always a good sign. Luckily, two tables opened up just as I got there, allowing my group of three and my friend's group of five to be seated. Even though my friend was still about eight minutes away, the staff was kind enough to accommodate us, which we really appreciated. Every bowl was a hit. The kids enjoyed their beef soups, while the adults ordered the beef knee soup, with one person choosing the spicy beef soup. Each soup came with cooked sticky purple rice, a few noodles in the broth, and classic Korean side dishes like kimchi that rounded out the meal perfectly. The service was phenomenal from beginning to end. Despite how busy they were, the staff remained friendly, attentive, and efficient. The prices were also very reasonable, especially for the quality and generous portions. The only downside for me is that I'd have to cross a bridge to get there, otherwise I'd be a regular. If you're looking for delicious authentic Korean comfort food, open 24 hours, Onga is absolutely worth the visit.

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