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    Woorijip

    4.0 (3.1k reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gloria L.

    I should've known better than to get fried items :( but I will definitely come back to try other items. They have a large variety of Korean food at a reasonable price. You get an 8% discount if you pay w cash. I wouldn't recommend getting shrimp tempura roll w spicy mayo sauce. The shrimp tempura wasn't crispy so it kind of defeats the purpose of tempura.... The fried chicken w spicy mayo wasn't crispy either but was still good. The pieces of chicken were big and it wasn't dry!!

    Jacob G.

    Came to Woorijip for a quick dinner with friends. It's a Korean marketplace that has a variety of meal sets and lunch boxes, making it perfect for a quick grab-and-go meal. They had a wide selection of Korean dishes including soups, sides, and other ready-to-eat options. There is also seating inside if you want to dine in. It can get pretty busy, but the line moves quickly and it's a great spot for affordable and convenient Korean food.

    Gordon Y.

    This Koreatown cheap eats marketplace was my go to during college. However, not sure if my taste buds evolved too much, or their products are not what they use to be, I felt underwhelmed by recent visit. The kimbap was not bad, but I felt the rice was a bit too mushy. Same issue with the eel and the SPAM versions. Add on the fact that the prices are much higher and no longer considered cheap eats, I will unlikely be coming back here any more.

    Jane B.

    Had lunch at Woorijip on a weekday while running errands nearby. It is located on 32nd Street in the heart of Koreatown and functions as a cafeteria-style, self-serve spot where you pick from prepackaged dishes, pay, and then sit either in the front or back. There were quite a few options, though not many that were vegetarian-friendly. I chose three items: the soft tofu stew with beef ($5.50), which was filling and very good and a bit spicy. There were a few soup options kept warm in a heated case. I also tried the pork buns ($5), which were just okay, mostly dough with minimal filling and not very warm. Lastly, I had the honey soy garlic chicken strips ($8), which were quite filling, and flavorful with a hint of sweet. and I ended up taking some home. Overall, this is a quick and convenient lunch or dinner option. It is nice to be able to see everything and mix and match different dishes. I would recommend it if you are in the area and want something fast and affordable.

    Chicken cutlet and curry, with rice $12
    kristin c.

    Located in Koreatown 32nd St. Went on a weeknight and it was very busy. There is seating by the entrance and more seating in the back, kind of cramped. Not for sitting long to eat so just waited a little bit to get a table. Fast, casual. 8% cash discount. The shelves and cashiers are in the center of the space. Packed food from soups, sides, single food items (good for sharing) to individual meals. White or purple rice $2.50 for a small container. Beverage section next to the cashiers. Wouldn't mind having the spicy tuna salad roll, and wildrice roll with crabmeat again - @$5.50 each, good bite-sized and tasty. Also the steamed fish with ginger which we had with purple rice. The white fish filet jeon was eggy and ok. The fried anchovies were too sweet. Tiny restroom available, need the key from the cashier.

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    Stephanie T.

    Woorijip is located on 32nd St, right in k-town in New York, NY. Since 2000, Woorijip has been serving homestyle Korean meals. When you walk in, you'll see tables, registers, drinks, and multiple metal shelf units and tables filled with pre-packaged korean bites, both hot and cold. The vast selection of prepared meals displayed throughout the restaurant is all clearly labeled and includes classic korean dishes like spicy gochujang chicken, vegetable japchae, kimchi fried rice, grilled tofu​, beef bulgogi japchae, japanese style fried chicken, a variety of lunchboxes, kimbap, korean pancake "jeon", and side dishes "banchan," and more. Choose what you want and pay at the counter. At checkout, the staff will ask if you are taking it to go or dining in. If you are dining in, the staff will put your food on a tray and apply a red sticker. There is also a microwave to warm up dishes if you prefer. There is a cash discount compared to paying with credit cards. On two different occasions, I was in a rush so I came in to have a quick bite. There were always tables available for me to sit and enjoy my purchases. I've had the Beef Bulgogi Roll and Pan Fried Kimchi, Beef Bulgogi Japchae and Pan Fried Spicy Fish Cake. Of course, a sit down restaurant will be fresher and may have better flavor, but this comparable and still tasted really good. It is definitely convenient, good value, and relatively inexpensive.

    Arielle D.

    If you're craving Korean food and don't feel like cooking, Woorijip is one of my favorite spots. It's basically a Korean takeout counter where everything is already made fresh and ready to grab. You can get bibimbap, kimbap, mandu, and a bunch of other classic Korean dishes, then just heat them up and eat. I used to go to H Mart for prepared food, but Woorijip actually has a wider selection of ready-made meals and everything tastes really fresh. It's also super affordable. If you're having friends over or hosting something at your place, this is such an easy move. Just grab a few different dishes, put them out, and it feels like you ordered a whole Korean spread. Definitely recommend.

    Bulgog kimbap and small container of noodles
    Andrei L.

    Woorijip has been around for a long time and I like that they offer prepackaged food that is more meant for you to grab and go. Last time I stopped by was years ago, but I stopped by the other day to grab something quick before catching a train. The interior of this place is nice and simple, with a bunch of tables set up if you wish to dine in. They have a bunch of prepackaged meals on display and there's a lot to choose from. I saw stuff like kimbap, fried pork cutlet w/ curry, and even prepackaged soups like sundubu-jjigae. Everything looked very good. Unfortunately, I concluded that most items were very expensive. I settled on a package of bulgogi kimbap ($12) and a small container of jjajjangmyun ($5.50). I saw that they offer a 8% discount for using cash, so I paid in cash. Total was about $17.58. The young lady cashier was very nice, so bonus points on the customer service front. I had the kimbap when I got home and I was pleased. It tasted pretty fresh and the kimbap was tasty / satisfying, so no complaints. I reheated the jjajjangmyun in the microwave and it was also pretty satisfying. The jjajjang sauce tasted pretty legit. The noodle quality wasn't the best but it was serviceable. So my experience with Woorijip was pretty good, but I can't help feeling dissatisfied with the pricing. From reviews that other Yelp friends have posted, it seems I'm not the only one who think they're too high. But otherwise, glad this place exists for casual korean food eating in the area.

    Joyce C.

    My favorite restaurant in Koreatown! Trust me. NOTE: Closed on Sundays. If paying with cash, there's a discount. Thought I wrote a review for Woorijip years ago, but I guess not or it disappeared. Literally have been going here since 2003! After seeing a co-worker holding a package for lunch that looked like a giant sushi roll & her complaining that someone put it in the fridge the night before, it hardened the rice & since everything's cooked, she was upset. (do your research, not sure if kimbap needs or doesn't need refrigeration). This was the first time I've seen cooked sushi & heard about Korean Food. Searching for affordable food around Macy's/34th Street Herald Square, a Time Out NY or Village Voice listing mentioned Woorijip. The next time I was in the area, I walked down the long block of 32nd street & came across their homey blue awning with an even homier logo. At the restaurant was a buffet (with food consistently coming out of the kitchen AND that packaged kimbap), since post-pandemic they strictly operate with pre-packaged items now. Have eaten at different sit-down restaurants in Koreatown and still think Woorijip's flavors wins (even from the buffet to its current iteration). I recommend: - Sweet & Sour Chicken or Pork (the Chinese-Korean version of Chinese Sweet & Pungent Pork; or the Chinese-American Sweet & Sour Chicken) - Get the Japchae! Potato flour glass noodles. Either veggie or with beef is fine. Just - get - it. Under $10! for a nice side to share. - Cold Ban Chan (sides): Sautéed Kale "cold salad", Sautéed Spinach. Never thought I would eat cold sautéed leafy greens, but the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil marinade (with some sesame seeds and Korean chili powder) makes them amazing. & shiitake mushroom ban chan. - Tteok-bokki: Rice flour gnocchi in a spicy tomato-vodka like sauce. Has anchovy elements in the sauce & thin fish meatball "triangles." The sauce doesn't compare to other dishes that I've tried! This is actually my baseline (& the Japchae) for Korean dishes. - Any of the Kimbap (ie. cooked sushi rolls). I like the Beef bulgolgi. - The mixed Jeon (egg omelettes): there's lots of options with zucchini, imitation crab meat, kimchi. Some that are "eggless," not sure what the main ingredient is - potato flour? - I used to get the Bibimbap alot. The ingredients were so fresh (especially during the summer) & different than some restaurants' bibimbap bowls: shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced squash, spinach, mung beans... The gochujang pepper paste sauce also has good flavor (not too spicy, not too anchovy). I mean, all of it is good - kimchi fried rice with an egg on it ... if you pick an entree that comes with a free rice, get the mixed-grain black rice! Recently got off NJ Transit & made my walk over for comforting food that I would cure my winter travels. A big container of Beef Shank Bone Broth Soup (discovered potato noodles in it, slices of daikon, slivers of egg omelette) + free rice. It healed me. One item that I'm not a fan of is the Black Bean Noodle, they use a spaghetti-like noodle with the dark soybean sauce. The noodles aren't traditional, and the flavor is a little bland. Woorijip used to have a lot more snacks & homemade rice flour & tapioca treats near the counter. Maybe they sell out quickly or have them only around the holidays. Vividly remember a square-shaped brownie-like pumpkin-flavored rice flour treat with layers of bean paste & seeds that I haven't found again. Everything's so affordable (entrees under $15). You'll find college kids huddled around tables drinking makeolli, soju, & beer (the staff does check for ID & loitering throughout the night). Lots of workers in the area during lunch or picking up for dinner, tourists, Korean aunties... Woorijip used to have a rewards card with unique Korean prizes from packages of Gim (seaweed) to Tofu Stew clay pots (many stamped cards). I redeemed cards for a jar of Korean citron honey for citron tea once. The atmosphere is very casual, high tables & stools; kind of canteen-like. All of the food are in to-go containers with microwaves available to heat things up. Since they don't have the buffet anymore, I usually take the food to go and reheat it at home. Thank you Woorijip!

    Nafisa H.

    This is a great convenient grab and go approach for Korean food. Everything is already premade and set out. They have noodles, banchan, rice, miso, and other Korean staples. It's a really easy way to sample a variety of Korean dishes. It's setup like a cafeteria and you grab a tray and pick out what you like. When I went Friday night it was pretty loud but pretty par for the course in ktown on a weekend night. There's seating but it can get packed pretty fast.

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    Tinesi P.

    I have been going here for years and I love this place! Whenever I make time, this is one of my steps. The food is consistently good service is simple. You bring up your food to the register and you pay. They are pleasant and the ambience is basically you feel like you're a Korean cafeteria. They have some large jugs and vases for cultural aesthetic by come here for the food that is consistently good and fresh! You can't go wrong.

    Kimbap and chicken
    Mia H.

    Not a bad spot for affordable and quick Korean food! Here, they have a variety of pre-packaged Korean bites from different banchan to japchae to even Korean soups. You grab what you want to eat (and/or a drink), then pay at counter. They have plenty of seating for you to sit down at as you enjoy your food. I tried their kimbap and chicken and thought they were both solid. The kimbap was a good portion and made very well. And, the chicken was flavorful (although I wish it were so squishy/soft, but hey: what can you do about pre-packaged food). Although it was good, I would say that I would rather pay just a little bit more for fresher and higher quality items. But! Still not bad for a quick bite!

    Winni Z.

    Came here twice in one week. It's busy but the line moved fast, and I haven't had any trouble finding a place to sit. They keep the place nice and clean. I enjoyed everything but the fried chicken (too dry and bready). The beef japchae was okay. The crabmeat jeon, seafood mixed vegetables, and kimbap options were all great. This is a great option to grab a quick dinner when you are not feeling a salad.

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    Ask the Community - Woorijip

    Is dine in possible?

    Yes. There's limited seating. Depending on the time, the area fills up quickly.

    Calories of the items?

    Honestly, I don't remember seeing calories. They only had food labels with what the item was.

    Do they have dessert?

    No they do not.

    I've heard about a happy hour for discounts, is that still going on?

    There are 50% discounts for selected items after a certain time. Check the shelves on the bottom.

    Do they have Apple Pay?

    Yea but discounts with cash

    How does the buffet work? It is not on the menu.

    They used to have food by the lb. They're not currently offering that. Only prepackaged food.

    Do they sell beer here by the pack? What's the average price?

    They do have beer and other alcohol. You could buy by pack or single but not sure what the price is.

    Do they use any nuts/nut products in the kitchen? My friend has a severe allergy and I need to know if it's safe for him to eat here.

    Yes

    Do they still serve jokbal (pig's feet)? Edit: something I forgot to ask: how much?

    Yes we do!

    Do they accept Amex credit card?

    Yes they do!

    Anyone know when they usually put out the half off food? I've been going lately and it been…

    Usually later in the day probably after 5. However, they don't have it all the times, only if they have leftovers from the morning that they can't sell

    What time do they close the buffet in the afternoon?

    Lunch buffet closes at 3:30pm.

    Do they have meat jun?

    We do not have it this week but our menu normally changes every Wednesday so it would be best to call us and check.

    Is it for takeout only? Are there tables and chairs?

    Not just take out. They have tables and chairs. Self service.

    Is the porridge hot?

    It is usually room temp but you can ask them to warm it up

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    4.3(70 reviews)
    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    Tomorrow will be our last day in New York. We had plans to head up to the Empire State Building…read moreObservatory in the evening, so we stopped here for a quick simple dinner with just one hour to spare. We ordered marbled beef steak and naengmyeon, hoping for a speedy meal. Surprisingly, the beef, cold noodles and banchan all blew us away. The marbled beef was outstanding, and our server grilled it perfectly -- it melted in our mouth. Their mushroom sauce was absolutely fantastic. The broth for the buckwheat cold naengmyeon was authentic beef stock, rich and savory without overpowering the natural flavor of the ingredients. The banchan were also incredibly well-made; we finished nearly every side dish on the table. Service was quick and efficient too. It's such a shame we only discovered this restaurant on our final day, we wish we'd come here earlier. I'd highly recommend this spot. Overall rating: 4.5 to 5 out of 5 stars.

    I highly enjoyed the food at Jeong Yuk Jeom. I ordered the chicken katsu, and I would highly…read morerecommend it as someone who frequents katsu restaurants. It's extremely crispy and very high quality. A large issue I had at this establishment was the service. The server felt unfriendly, and whenever we tried to flag him down, he wouldn't even look at us. It took around 20 minutes after our meal to get our check which was ridiculous. It was a shame because this was easily one of my favorite meals in NYC, but I don't know if I would return solely due to the service.

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    Jeong Yuk Jeom - Egg souffle

    Egg souffle

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    Moono

    4.3(305 reviews)
    0.2 miMurray Hill, Midtown East

    I had a wonderful experience dining at Moono for restaurant week. The interior was beautifully…read moredesigned with immaculate vibes. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and our waiter was ready to provide recommendations. The food was amazing for the price, but I liked some items more than others. I found the wings to be on the lighter side - it's not greasy, but it would not hit the spot if you are craving korean fried chicken. The shrimp pancakes were on the fluffier side, a bit bland, but I prefer flatter and crisper seafood pancakes. The yukhoe was alright, but I'm glad I gave it a try. I would recommend getting the acorn jelly, asparagus japchae, and/or hoe muchim for apps. I kept going back to them. The bossam was very yummy and fresh, and I very much enjoyed the cold noodles. Both of these items I would highly recommend getting. What really stole my heart was the burdock desert. It was not too sweet, perfectly creamy, and absolutely one of my top desert bites I've had in the city. I might go back just to order this again. Overall, the dining experience was fantastic would highly recommend giving Moono a try.

    Tried this spot for Restaurant Week and had a great experience. The $60 three course menu is a…read morereally good value. You get to choose three appetizers, two mains, and one dessert, so it's a great way to try a variety of dishes, especially if you're sharing. The service was friendly and attentive, even though the restaurant was pretty busy. We did have to wait about 20 minutes past our reservation before being seated, but everything went smoothly after that. The restaurant is beautiful inside- liked the interior design choices a lot! My favorite dishes were the asparagus japchae, lotus root gangjeong, and the Korean melon dessert. Overall really enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back to try the regular menu.

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    Moono - Main dining room on ground floor

    Main dining room on ground floor

    Moono - Galbijjim (@joeynht)

    Galbijjim (@joeynht)

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    Woorijip - korean - Updated September 2026

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