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    Sung Book Dong

    4.0 (140 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Alexa L.

    I think it's become a favorite! Came in upon recommendation and the food blew me away. First off, like everyone said the banchan was impressive. They gave so many different varieties! And I'm not sure if this was standard, but I had my kids with me and they gave us a little dish of the crab cakes. They also had white kimchi! I've never seen that in a restaurant before. We ordered the lunch special combo and it was so filling and good. I love it when I leave a place full and content. The Galbitang was melt in your mouth good. The kids devoured the Kalbi and they're not big meat eaters. The soondubu! Wow, I use to love going to BCD and ever since they closed, I couldn't find a go to tofu place and this might have changed that! I'll def be back to try other things on their extensive menu.

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    Gordon Y.

    Cuisine: 7 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 7 Overall: 7 I have been here three times now. I had Korean BBQ the first two times. Last night, I had some soup/stews and marinated raw crabs. I would say this is a very solid restaurant overall. While the Korean BBQ was decent, my favorite thing so far is definitely the Black Goat Soup from last night. I would definitely go back for that again. My second favorite thing might be their Soy Sauce Marinated Raw Blue Crabs. The Galbijim was super tender, but the sauce/soup was way too sweet. The owner is a super friendly old lady from Seoul, who has been in the US for 60 years. She chatted with us and mentioned how much she loves the US and NYC. As for the servers, we were in an isolated room and sometimes it did feel like they forgot about us. When they do come by, they were nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant does get some other local clientele, but it's mostly filled by Koreans. That's always a good sign.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In an area with a growing population of Koreans, this place will be busy for a long time imho.

    Lily W.

    I am drooling just thinking about the delicious soy marinated crabs and kalbi from this restaurant. This is a wonderful spot for Korean barbecue and their other dishes are just as incredible. I was able to share many items with my party and never stopped eating. My top bites had to be the crab, kalbi and their cold noodles. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. Especially that crab. Their kalbi is extremely tender and silky tasting in my opinion. It really leaves you wanting more. I'd highly recommend this spot if you're in the area but make sure you come hungry!

    Jane C.

    If Korean BBQ is on your mind and you're anywhere near Queens, Sung Book Dong should be top of mind. Our family ordered servings of both the marinated and plain short ribs and I was shocked by how tender and flavorful these meats were. The server comes by to cook, flip, and cut the meats on a tabletop grill so that all you need to do is to have your chopsticks and appetite ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Best of all, they use a gas grill AND a low-hanging vent over the tabletop grill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I know there are folks out there who'll argue the merits of cooking over charcoal briquets (which some other restaurants do), but there's nothing worse than having dinner and then smelling it on your clothes for days to come. Ordering any of the BBQ meats not only means you get to watch the best meat-based tabletop cooking show; it also means the rest of your table space will be littered with all kinds of banchan, or free side dishes. You'll see all the standards like a dressed salad, kimchi, and sesame-seasoned spinach, but there's all kinds of other special ones here - kabocha squash salad, a savory Korean egg soufflé, and raw marinated crab. We also tried the seafood pancake, which was outstanding. Crispy, full of seafood, and sizable enough to share as a party of four, this was a lovely accompaniment to all the meat. If there are downsides, it's with the little things. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the interior of the restaurant is pretty large, the tables are fit in close together so get ready to eavesdrop on lots of conversations at neighboring tables (and vice versa).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This restaurant is a hotspot for Korean BBQ and it shares space with a few other businesses in the complex, so what little parking is available in the lot goes fast. We're often better off finding street parking along neighboring streets.

    Steven Z.

    It's a restaurant tucked away in a small plaza in Little Neck. Food wise, this place is as authentic and bomb as it gets. The banchan is homemade, unique and super tasty. They have white kimchi, which is a 10/10 in taste and texture. They also give soy sauce marinated raw crabs, anchovies with peppers, and this egg omelette. I got the bulgogi dolsot bibimbap. It was a huge portion size and the flavor was spot on. The accompanying vegetables in the bibimbap were sooo good. Have also had their spicy soondubu, and the flavor was rich and deep. At the end of the meal they also give a small cup of homemade sikhye, which is super refreshing. Highly recommend this place. Service is 10/10 as well, the owner is an older lady that's always there, she's friendly and always asks us how our meal is.

    Anna P.

    OMG they had the most tender meat I've ever had at a Korean bbq place. The bulgogi and short ribs (their special marinade not LA galbi) almost melts in your mouth and wasn't too sweet. The banchan that came out was more on the simple side. Good but nothing to brag about. The cold noodles broth was like a slushie with great flavor and acidity. They do bring out extra vinegar and hot mustard on the side so if you like your cold noodles extra vinegary or want a slight kick, go for it! Super refreshing and perfect for the warm weather we've been having. Good service. Server took the time to explain/answer all the questions I had. This is not AYCE but they do have different meats as a la carte or have meat combo options. I didn't get to take a picture of all the menu pages but I included the lunch and meat combo menu. PARKING- the lot is very small. I got lucky with a parking spot in front right before lunch rush hour. There is a garage in the plaza but I'm not sure if they charge. Seems like a lot of people park on the street.

    Winnie L.

    We heard they are very generous when it comes to banchans so had to come and see for ourselves. The rumors are true! 11 plates of banchan is pretty amazing and uncommon these days. Tried soy marinated raw crab and the clam and spinach stew. We thought the soy marinated crab was fantastic! The clam soup had 3-4 tablespoons of minced garlic at the end which was hard to finish without getting a mouth full of garlic bits. They are known for their Korean BBQ so curious to try that next.

    Marinated short rib
    Scotty L.

    High quality marinated short ribs - one of my favorites in the Queens area. You pay for what you get - 1 serving of short ribs is about $56. Expect to pay about $80-100/pp depending on the cuts of meat you get and drinks you might have as well. Server will cook it for you perfectly and provide you with your side dishes, drinks, etc. Service is usually pretty good, although they are usually incredibly busy so you may have to flag someone down if you need something urgently. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Several tables for bbq along the perimeter and non bbq tables in the center. Tables are good for both small and larger groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Hee Yeon K.

    What the hell, this place is a must-visit. The food is fab, and you'll experience the Korean service here, but if you want authentic, this is what you'll get in Korea. So think of it as an experience and try the food. We also paid a tremendous amount for the aged kimchi with pork, DAMN. It fed 3 people with 1-2 servings of leftovers, and it was DELISH. I am bookmarking and definitely coming back... Thank you, please don't close!!

    Grace K.

    Food here is always good with friendly service. The parking lot gets crowded though so you might be able to find street parking as well. I LOVE their combo specials.

    Soy marinated raw crab - ok la...
    Karen Y.

    Really enjoyed the loud atmosphere, reminds me of Ktown... a little old school, meat quality was just ok, nothing spectacular that would require a 2nd visit. Service is insanely fast! They want to turnover the tables mad quick. We were a party of 12... so we took up precious commodity... we ordered, got food right away and finished within an hour and 15 mins. The Ahjummas kept the food moving! The bus boys removed plates quick and we ate fast. We ordered a bunch of BBQ meats, pork belly, pork jowl... short ribs, briskets... fried mandu, japchae, pancakes and soy marinated raw crabs... not enough roe... it was ok. Also got a hotpot and it was too much food... The banchans were plenty and we all left very very full! Just be prepare for a lightening fast meal. Have fun, eat and get out. #yelpinginqueens #kbbq #yelplife

    I never leave reviews and i hate to leave a bad one because i know how it affects the business.. With that being said, I am so annoyed with the food and service that I had to write one. Got the marinated beef (galbi) and it was fatty and mid at best. The rice smelt like it was in the rice cooker for days and tasted awful. The side dishes were terrible and a quarter of it seemed spoiled. The peppers looked spoiled the lettuce was old and flimsy. Didn't even get the steamed eggs that every bbq spot gives, and they blamed it on "it's late, sorry". Expensive and not worth it, there are dozens of way better spots, DO NOT waste your time with this placed, sucha disappointment. I sound like a karen but it had to be done, step your game up if you dont want to go out of business.

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    Love this place! Great set menu for la galbi and soondubu! Love the soy marinated crabs! Service is amazing!

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    Very good spot for takeout. I've not dined in. Food is on point, authentic. They have marinated raw crab. I'm a regular.

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