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    Tang Maru

    4.2 (268 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chris T.

    After a FUHREEZing day - brick outside ked type day shopping in NY, as the lady says we always try to find a new spot to try out. We headed to Jersey for some korean cuisine (love me some korean food). Tang Maru has plenty of parking in a shared plaza parking lot. Valet even during certain times / days. Firstly the banchan was so yummy, the cabbage and tofu was a repeat highlight for refills. I also enjoyed the pickled jalapeños. We ordered 2 combos which seamed like the best bang for the buck to try multiple items. Ordered the following: - Seolleongtang + pancake (add for seafood) $22.99 - soon tofu stew + kalbi $32.99 Both soups were prepared with that good home type feel. Made with care, everything presented well and comes with a side of purple rice. Both types of soup had its very own depth of flavors. Seolleongtang had a cleaner style flavor tofu and broth felt light but full of the ox bone taste coming thru. The soontofu, spicy (i think she gave us regular spice i don't recall specifying the level) and it was perfect balance between spice that complimented the silky tofu. The seafood was generous, shrimp, squid, mussels, clam, octopus. YUM! The pancake was tasty, not overly fried or greasy. THe galbi?????? FIRE. It was so tender, supreme marination on display. Flavor was so good! The highlight was the owners. The wife is definitely the face of Tang Maru. Her customer service is bar none. She is like your favorite auntie inviting you over for YOUR bday dinner haha. The hubby was quiet and was watching some kdrama at the worn desk (don't blame him it was late night). Fun place i bet during peak times on the weekend. Plenty of soju to go around! Will definitely stop back in! Thank you!

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    Jay L.

    The galbi here is a bit sweeter and has more texture than other places, which is a nice change of pace. Tofu stew is not as salty as other spots, so you can add salt to your own taste preference. The bonchon selection was good as well as the seafood pancake. They offer combos here which is cool. The spicy stir fried pork belly was delicious. Would definitely get that again. Service here was really good as it is family run. The lady and who may be the son?, working there were very interactive with our son who is 14 months old and just starting to learn to walk confidently in public. Really sweet interaction. Will be back!

    Jenny L.

    The soups we got were all super flavorful and I can tell they were made with love and attention. Broth had a deep flavor profile, we got the seolleongtang, bulgogi, and cold noodles. Their seafood pancake was surprisingly crispy and fluffy. We also tried their braised ox tail dish and although the meat was tender and marinade had a nice balance of sweetness, the quantity of meat for $60 was disappointing. Their prices overall is on the higher side which is why I gave them a star less. Their basic seolleontang soup with 3 very thing slices of beef and some noodles came out to $16. Owner is super nice though and is constantly asking if we need refills on side dishes.

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    D. S.

    This place is great. Good, affordable food. Great service. Nice ambiance. If you need help, ask for a recommendation. Visit once and you'll want to visit again.

    Mel T.

    I finally got the chance to dine in and I think I have found my new go-to Korean spot in the area. The takeout was already good, but eating it fresh was (obviously) even better. To start, they bring you banchan. The banchan was slightly different that what they gave us for takeout. It was even better. They gave us these plates of tofu and it might be the best tofu I have ever eaten in my life. It was silky smooth, but doesn't easily break apart when you try to pick it up, and is topped with some gochujang and green onions. We ordered 3 lunch specials and a japchae. The lunch specials are a great deal because you can get a combo of a main and tofu soup, appetizer, or seolleongtang. We had tofu soup + seafood pancake, tofu soup + galbi, spicy pork + seollongtang. My favorites were the galbi and the japchae. The galbi isn't your traditional galbi but is stir-fried in sauce. It's not a bad thing, but just not what we were expecting. Between the four of us, we had a good amount of leftovers to take home. Can't wait to come back!

    13. Spicy Black Goat Stew, 6. Seafood Pancake, 5. Squid Hot Stone Bibimbop
    Ingrid C.

    I am a soup fiend, and now I know if I want good Korean soups I will definitely be back!! Service was friendly, and the restaurant itself was pretty spacious. There is a free parking lot on the side. The banchan offered was also a good combination for soup. -Spicy Black Goat Stew: 5/5. Wowow, so flavorful! Meat was not gamey at all and the dipping sauce elevates the whole dish. Perfect for a cold day (or any day if you enjoy soup as much as I do ‍) -Seafood pancake: did not get to try as I'm allergic, but friend said it was chewy and tasty -Squid Hot stone Bibimbap: 4/5, friend initially ordered chicken bibimbap but equally enjoyed the squid ty for reading, ok byee

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    Kimberly T.

    Been coming here at Tang Maru but here's an updated review four years later! Obviously, if we're coming back the food is still as enjoyable as when we first visited! Learning and remembering from our first experience, i get the spicy pork belly hot stone now! Lol it is just so good and flavorful! I love the dance of ingredients here and the generous portions! The level of spiciness is just the right heat for me to actually still have that kick but also enjoy the food without having to constantly stop to drink and exhaust that fire lol The seafood pancake is also still our go to appetizer. Perfectly cooked and not stingy of the seafood. You get a nice flavor of the scallions too! We also got the Seolleong tang as it was a combo with the haemul pajeon but it wasnt one of those flavorful broths. To be honest it was quite bland! Lol however it wasnt too bad. Not really. I guess we really just wanted hot soup for the cold weather and didnt really matter what we got. But maybe next time we will try another one. Coz we'll be back again for sure! And oh btw, the parking lot right beside the restaurant is sooo convenient! And place isnt really packed every time we visit so service is usually quick! Perfec

    Dolsot Bibimbap with tofu.
    Brandon C.

    I wasn't wow'd by my Dolsot Bibimbap and I suspect might have ordered the wrong entree at Tang Maru. Soups appeared to be the common theme at most tables but then again my dining partner who ordered the Ox Tendon Soup said it was nothing special. The Seafood Pancake was very sizable with a decent amount of squid tentacles and nothing else I could decern. The service was good and the atmosphere was typical dark wooden tables and chairs and frigid temps, seemingly a norm in Korean eating establishments. For a Saturday afternoon, it was kind of empty. Tried it. Not for me. Moving on.

    Disha S.

    Absolutely amazing and fresh food. Great service, the owner and employees are so friendly. They make you feel as if you are eating in their house. Being a vegetarian I loved the sides they start you off. I also ordered jap Chae- very good. And their tofu gop dol with homemade red pepper sauce. If you like spicy, ask for their VERY spicy hot sauce. Will definitely be going back here!

    Cecilia L.

    Your average Korean comfort food restaurant. Nothing to rave about since the food is so so. My fave was the banchans since they give you tofu which is something more unique compared to other restaurant and the kimchi radish was great. Here's what we got: - gamjatang 4/5: meat falls off easily, relatively big portion, soup base is on the lighter side, not as rich flavor - combo set of soontofu (3/5) & seafood pancake (4/5): soontofu was missing an oomph in flavor, don't know how to describe it but it's relatively light too and the seafood pancake was enjoyable as it was lightly crisp. Medium thickness for the pancake Service was attentive and great here!

    5. Squid Hot Stone Bibimbop ( )
    Ji C.

    The hot pot was so yummy. The rice that crisped up on the bottom was amazing! Crunchy and full of flavor. The service was great and the owner even came over to our table to check how our food was. That was very special.

    Jane M.

    1st time here. People here are super nice and so accommodating. Food.. could be better. Liked the pajeon( scallion pancake) which was crispy and moist and flavorful. Galbi and squid pork dish was ok but.. a bit too sweet. Tofu soup(soondubu) was.... meh. ByOB and decent prices

    Kevin A.

    Food is good, I recommend best for take out only. Dine-in experience was poor. One server for ten table is overwhelming, but I didn't see the owner or manager nearby. The ambiance is simple, and plain, needs decor especially when Christmas is coming and families need a family friendly atmosphere.

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    Bad food;the ingredients are not fresh. No one is serving . Food and descriptions on the manual are not match

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    Ahjae Gookbap

    4.6
    (150 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    2nd time coming here. Small restaurant with a few tables. Thankfully when we came (Saturday…read moreevening), there was one table available and it was the same table as last time! Ordered three things: 1) marinated crabs, small size (5/5). Always a must-get here. 2) ddukbaegi bulgogi (4.5/5) - Thinly sliced prime marinated beef ribeye casserole with rice cake and glass noodle and mushroom served in a sizzling hot pot. Really flavorful and so good to have on a cold day. 3) ahjae ppyo jjim (4.5/5) - Braised prime beef meat bones in soy reduction with carrots, radish, dates, chestnut, rice cake and glass noodles. We got non-spicy. It came in a HUGE bowl. Definitely meant to be shared with a group. Took leftovers home and it was still yummy the next day mixed with knife-cut noodles I had at home.

    Blew me away. Come here at all costs!! Super small and cute restaurant. The staff were so friendly…read moreand worked so hard and quickly. Side dishes (fresh kimchi, radish, fish cake, and egg) were AMAZING. Had so many refills. Come here!! FOOD: Premium Soy Marinated Crab (9/10) - Insanely sweet and crab sizes are very generous. Mix the rice in the head, you won't be disappointed Soy Marinated Blue Crab (8/10) - Also really good, but crabs are a bit smaller. Still tastes great with the rice Bibingnaeng (8/10) - Really solid cold noodles with beef, pear, and cucumbers? Great way to finish off the meal.

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    Soosanghan Kotedaeji

    Soosanghan Kotedaeji

    4.3
    (45 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    We descended like a plague of hungry locusts here a comfortable 45 min or so before Jesus Hour was…read moreup (AKA Korean church). That gave us enough time to have the place to ourselves and order literally everything they could think to serve us. This was easily one of the best KBBQ experiences I've had. The meat cuts were all perfectly marinated and grilled, from the Dry-Aged Pork Belly, to the tender Pork Jowl, to the juicy Marinated Pork Ribs. The Budae Jjigae was savory comfort, and the Shin Ramen Fried Rice was not only abundant, but served in an adorable heart shape. Even the Kimchi Stew and Gyeran-jjim were more umami than the countless counterparts I've had elsewhere. On top of that, we got more ban chan than an attention-starved halmoni hosting her first family reunion in 10 years. Everywhere I pointed my chopsticks, I touched food. It was delightful. If I can ever gather enough people, I'd gladly infest this place again.

    absolutely love this spot! This Korean bbq spot is different that other kbbqs in that it focuses…read moremore on pork meat. We opted for the $90 2 person combo which came with your choice of 3 meats. Our server helped us and recommended us to try the dry aged pork belly, pork jowl and marinated pork short rib. All of the meats were incredibly good! The pork combo also came with the fluffiest steamed egg and your choice of soup. They also gave banchan which was your typical kimchi, pickled radish, corn salad, as well as tteokbokki, pajeon, and raw marinated crab! Overall, we loved the food here. Service was amazing, our server was super attentive and helpful. He grilled all of the meats to perfection! Highly recommend coming here

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    Wooga

    Wooga

    4.3
    (441 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$$

    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.

    Ooooh, it's been awhile since my last review…read more After 4 years, I still love Wooga but those "$$$$" on the their Yelp page keeps me from eating here more often. This time around, it's a stronger 5 out of 5 because of our waiter was amazing. Ugh, I can't remember his name. He was on top of everything and making sure our food was grilled in a timely manner. He was quick to follow up with orders/requests that didn't come through when the kitchen didn't bring them out. Usually my gripe or disclaimer I give to people is that Wooga is great at everything except wrapping up things on the end. In the past, whenever I went, it would take forever (!!!!!) to get our check and pay. It was so frustrating but this time around, it was a bit faster. It's a win-win situation because we get to pay and leave and the restaurant has another table for customers. Though on the pricier side, Wooga does check off all the boxes of: -amazing meat quality -amazing & attentive service -they don't skimp on banchans (side dishes that I heard other restaurants are starting to limit) -several meat combo options -best Korean steamed egg in the North Jersey area We tried the thinly sliced oxtails, which were really good but pretty pricey for $38cash/$39.90card for 11oz of it. There are some things that are inconvenient (long waits, very small parking lot) but it's easy to overlook them once you have a meal at Wooga. Things to know before you go: -Their menu is updated on their website if you want to check that out before you go. -The earlier you go, the better your chance of being seated quickly. Weekends are definitely a longer wait, so plan ahead. -Their parking lot is small so it fills up super quickly, so you'll have to park across the street and play Frogger (maybe you might be too young to know this reference?) to cross the 4 lanes of Palisade Ave. -When you arrive, make sure to check in with the host/hostess so that you could get a pager to know when your table is ready. Your turn can come pretty fast sometimes depending on the timing.

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    Beautiful beef!
    Great service amazing meat quality this place is very clean. It's a little pricey but it's worth it to Wagyu. Steak was amazing.

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    Great service amazing meat quality this place is very clean. It's a little pricey but it's worth it to Wagyu. Steak was amazing.
    ONGA

    ONGA

    4.7
    (62 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    This was a first for me. My nephew took me here when we were visiting last summer. I had never…read morehad the cheese on my Korean food before. The food was amazing and delicious. The portions were outrageous. Service was respectful and prompt. Very clean and new looking decor. If I have a chance I will eat here again and bring the leftovers home for myself.

    Rating: 4.4 Came to…read moretry for dinner after coming back from American Dream mall. We were staying in Fort Lee area and notice that they have a lot of Korean food options. We decided on this place because rating was pretty good and was open late. It's located in a plaza with Korean market, liquor store, cafe and such. Large parking area available in the plaza. Inside is small but clean and gives off traditional Korean restaurant vibe with of course Korean music. There were quite few Korean customers as well as staffs so i knew we were in the right place. They specialize in Korean beef soup. We ordered rice cake and dumplings and special beef rib soup. The fish came with purple rice and various kimchi and pickled veggies side dishes. They also serve korean hot tea along side the dishes. My special beef rib soup was very light and clear but full of beef flavor. Little touch with salt and pepper with pickled veggies and rice paired with very well. The meats were very tender and flavorful as well. Portion is quite large and i was not able to finish my bowl although i did help with another bowl of rice from my partner. My partner got the rice cake and dumplings beef soup. This one was a but lighter and needed more salt flavoring but also good. She liked her's better as she doesn't like heavier and fattier meat/broth. Salt and peppers are provided to adjust your seasoning as needed. Even though they could not finish the dishes i throughly enjoyed the food. What i like about Korean dishes is that even some are heavy and fatty they include lots of vegetables and healthy ingredients which makes it feel like you had a healthy meal and lots of nutrients despite eating out. Service was minimal but adequate. Overall it was very good authentic Korean restaurant that offers solid Korean beef soup. If you want to try authentic Korean beef soup and you are in the area this is the place.

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    Daeji Ssonday Bbq Restaurant

    Daeji Ssonday Bbq Restaurant

    3.6
    (122 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    A food-loving family member recommended this place, claiming it was one of his favorite spots for…read moreKorean BBQ. His hot tip: this restaurant is BYOB, so hop into the liquor store (inside the Hmart complex) next door to grab some soju and beer before settling in for some grilled meats. There are some plated dishes on the menu but with grill covers in the middle of every table, it's clear this is a restaurant meant for Korean BBQ. The pork belly was incredible with decent grill-kissed char marks. The marinated beef was tasty but a little tougher than I prefer. I love all the free side dishes that came with our meat orders, especially the soybean stew and towering egg soufflé. Service is brisk and efficient..sort of. This is the sort of place where servers hover with their order pads soon after you settle down, expecting you to just know what you want. Since this is a full-service BBQ, our server came around frequently to grill, cut, or flip or meats. After all was eaten and done, it become mysteriously difficult to flag her down for our cheque. A side note about ordering: there's a two-portion minimum for meats. My husband and I don't eat much so we thought we'd split a single order of pork belly, but our server insisted we needed to order at least two servings.

    This place has been at H Mart mall strip forever, but has been renovated (Thank god !!!! because it…read morewas pretty dirty and old). The menu is traditional Korean dishes and known for pork belly and marinated pork rib. We ordered one portion of pork rib and two of pork belly. They were good. Just that the server was laying out all the meat on the grill all at once, and we had to request that she go slow since we don't eat that fast. Her response: But, the place is crowded and there will be people waiting again. WOW. We simply did not want to grill all the meat to dry up and asked her to grill two slabs instead of laying out all 6. Yes, the place is very busy. Smoke from all the grilling. Loud. Let me think about visiting next time and ask again for slowly eating and grilling ....

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