Woorijip is my forever comfort stop in K‑Town. It's grab‑and‑go homestyle Korean food. Everything pre‑made, fresh, affordable, and honestly such a blessing when you want real Korean comfort without the sit‑down fuss. It's not fancy, but it's absolutely a must‑visit if you're looking for inexpensive, satisfying Korean food in NYC. I always end up grabbing the kimchi fried rice with egg, kimbap, purple rice with soup... and honestly, I've tried almost everything there at this point. I love all of it. My stomach, heart, and soul always feel so satisfied whenever I walk out of Woorijip. It's the kind of place that reminds you food doesn't need to be complicated to be good. It just needs to taste like home. Hmm.. i thought i took the pics for their food. I thought I took pics... turns out I just inhaled everything too fast. Yummy yummy!!! read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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!! read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Great option for fast Korean food if you're looking for convenience and variety over the most delicious (though most of what we had was very flavorful!) Especially convenient if you're crunched for time - we did a quick meal and ate in before the Empire State Building and then came back for takeout right after. We got the bulgogi japchae ($10), soft tofu soup - beef and seafood ($5.50 each), seafood pancake ($9), some sides ($3) and drinks (these were a rip off). They had a ton of options including kimchi fried rice, fried chicken, curry rice, etc. Everything was very good except we should have popped the seafood pancake into the microwave. Pro tip: You get an 8% discount if you pay cash vs card. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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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. read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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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. read more

Woorijip - Fried chicken with spicy mayo Kimchi Keon - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Quick grab and go place for Korean food. Large location with tons of options already pre made. Good Selection and variety. There is also space to sit down if want to eat in restaurant or take to go. Really good quality and enjoy read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Korean food take out/eat in at Koreatown, NYC A good casual place to grab a quick Korean prepared meal at a reasonable price. Dropped by on Saturday late afternoon and took out fishcake gimbob which was ok. There were a lot of fried chicken varieties and I liked that they document the time when the food is cooked. They give you a discount when paid with cash. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Woorijip - Bulgog kimbap and small container of noodles - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Food: This is a very popular and well-known eatery in K-Town that has small Korean dishes, sides, and drinks. All food is pre-cooked and packaged into small containers that you select from shelves. Dishes include kimchi fried rice, kimbap, seafood pancake, kimchi pancake, spicy fish cakes, kimchi, seasoned veggies, white rice, bibimbap, rice cakes, typical banchan dishes, tofu soups, and much more. The variety is huge, and you're likely to find something for everyone as long as you like Korean food. Quality of the food and portions aren't amazing, but it's good if you're looking for a very casual quick bite to eat. I've tried the seafood pancake, rice cakes, and spicy fish cakes. All of them were very good but of course not as good as a sit-down Korean restaurant. They also have a wide variety of Asian drinks as well as microwaves to heat up your food. Most of the dishes are stored at room temperature and won't be hot unless you warm it up in the microwave. Service: The place is completely self-serve. You select your items, pay for it at the cashier, and find your own table to eat at. There are many tables for eating so both small and large groups can be accomodated, but you might need to sit separately. The place gets packed during peak meal times. Ambiance: The place is extremely casual and the ambiance is nothing special. The place does get packed so it's not a place to linger and spend a long time in since people will be looking for a seat to eat their food. Overall, I would highly recommend this eatery if you're just looking for a simple quick meal! read more

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Honestly the best bang for your buck spot in ktown lol. I love the concept where everything is pretty much pre-packed and you have the option to either heat it up in store using their microwaves or bringing it home to eat. Tons of authentic, traditional Korean dishes at a fair price. You could easily get a few items without breaking the bank. A perfect spot for lunch if you work in the area or if you're looking to just grab something quick. Food tasted great, no complaints. Have been coming here since forever and I'll always be back when I'm in the area. Need more spots like this in the city! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Woorijip - Kimbap and chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Cheap, fast, easy, and tasty. High volume means high turnover, so the food wasn't getting stale sitting there waiting. Ddukbokki was a little too heavy on the chili, which kinda drowned out the other flavors, but the rice cakes in it were nice and soft. Kimbap were outstanding though: the seaweed wrapping had just the right amount of moisture to be soft without being soggy, the rice was perfect (and the right amount), and fillings were plentiful and all the right flavors and textures. Highly recommended! read more

Overall: B // 4 stars This is an excellent place for cheap, Korean comfort bites from Japchae to various fish cakes and fried chicken. Each dish is priced less than $10, so the food is rather affordable, and they offer an 8% cash discount as well. I would've liked to see some more vegetable banchan, but aside from that, really like this shop. (Japchae: A) - A lot of times I crave these addicting glass noodles, but don't want to shell out for the dish. At $6.50, this portion is one the more affordable ones in the city and tastes just as good as any other. (Fish Cake: A) - The spice is used smartly here to give the fish cake a depth of flavor without completely overpowering the dish. Very well priced too. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Atmosphere: Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Interesting place, it's like a food court with all the prepared food on the shelf that you pick and pay for what you want to eat. You can either eat there or have them packed to take home. I was there around 5 pm, and there were many people, and the tables filled up quickly. It's located in the middle of Koreatown. Prices are reasonable. We try to fill a tray with food to share. Not much of an ambiance to talk about, a simple, quick place to get a bite to eat. I like it, I would come back again. read more

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Went late on a Friday, was crowded but was still able to find a seat though it was a bit cramped. A ton of different food options that are well-priced and easy to mix and match. Microwaves available to heat food up to your liking. Everything looked clean and food options were being replenished frequently. Overall a great spot to grab food that's quick and affordable. read more

Woorijip - Pork bun Soy Garlic Chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Woorijip is a solid place for a quick bite. Their concept is great! They have a massive selection of pre-packaged dishes that you can choose from - anything from traditional side dishes to complete lunch boxes. Everything was reasonably priced and tasted like a delicious home-cooked meal. Their meals are very comforting especially after a long day at work. Would definitely recommend giving them a try. read more

Woorijip - Lunch Box - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I've walked by this place many times since I lived here in New York six years ago. I thought it was just mass produced food. But I finally tried it and I love it. My favorite is the egg tofu ($6) which is a best seller. I wouldn't microwave food in the plastic though. That part I don't like. Instead I'll take it home. If you want cheap delicious food stop by here. read more

Woorijip - Grilled Tofu with Egg - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Soooo much variety of Korean food to choose from with some pretty solid prices. It is grab and go hot meals and sides and I went with the Katsu Curry plus some Spicy Cucumbers and both were good. Of course with a readymade katsu you won't get that crispiness but the curry was still fire. read more

Woorijip - Katsu Curry, Spicy Cucumber - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

After work, I really wanted a snack before heading home to make dinner so I went into Woorijip for a quick bite. Always seen and heard about tteok-kkochi (떡꼬치) Rice Cake Skewer so decide to try it. Not sure if it's worth the price but it was delicious. Wish there was more. I heated it up 45sec in the microwave and it was hot. read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Easy grab and go spot (that still has ample indoor seating!) conveniently located in Midtown. Everything is homemade and the overwhelming majority of items are under $10! Recommend grabbing a few small items so you can try more things! Food was fresh and high quality. read more

This was my first true Korean style fast food earing experience and I enjoyed it. So basically you pickup food from a big choice of items (really very big choice and mix n match options). You put all boxes in a tray, choose a drink if you want. Then head to cashier to pay for the food you have in your tray. If you dine in, then you can heat the food in their microwave and then pick any seat and eat. Really cool concept. For the price, the food was not bad and service was very fast. So yeah I would try this place again in future and try something else as well. read more

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Didn't see the buffet anymore, now it's just pre-packaged food and drinks. Still some good snacks, drinks, and a cash discount on anything you pay for is 8%. The seating is high tops with high metal stools. read more

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A great spot for affordable Korean food! You can get food to go or also dine in ; there's a dining area in the back. There's also a bathroom for customers but you need to get the key from the cashier in order to use it (and to be honest, it's always been dirty so not the best bathroom). The food has been consistent and in the evenings, they discount some of the freshly made foods too. read more

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Amazing value with incredible quality. This is the actual food your body needs with prices you can actually justify. They offer so many amazing options like this mackerel that was incredibly flaky, moist, and perfectly seasoned. Make sure to microwave your food! It makes it 10/10. I then had the oxbone soup with slices of beef. It had a very light flavor but a wonderful richness that comes from the bones i presume. Lots of restaurants in the city claim to have home-y, authentic korean food, but this place can do exactly that too. I really left woorijip with the feeling that I had that experience for a wonderful price. If you're in the area I highly recommend read more

Best place to go in Ktown for cheap but yummy eats! Spicy tuna roll never disappoints and I tried the tteokbokki which was super chewy and flavorful read more

Woorijip is an awesome grab and go food spot in koreatown. None of the options you can go wrong with, you have the option to eat there but for convenience and space took our stuff back. Would definitely go back as they rotate their options. read more

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Best spot for reliably cheap and convenient Korean bunshik food in K-town. Tastes authentic and all items are pretty affordable for Manhattan standards. Self serve spot, you pick items off of the shelves and pay at the cashier aisle. Seating will be limited and tight, but crowds don't stay around that long. There are microwaves. read more

Woorijip - Tteokkochi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This remains one of my go-to spots when I am craving Korean food. This time I got spicy pork with white rice and kimchi/pork/tofu and it hit the spot!!! read more

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Love this K-town cafeteria! For years, when in the neighborhood during lunchtime or wanted an early dinner, I stopped by Woorijip for Korean food. Since my first time here, they've redecorated from an austere room to something a little more stylish, but Woorijip's freshly prepared food remained tasty and filling at different prices, all reasonable. When in midtown, I'd recommend checking Woorijip out! Keep in mind, I wouldn't call it high end gourmet, but my high rating is because Woorijip offers consistently solid, flavorful food, with many options, plus quick and efficient to self-serve grab and consume, including in their casual premises. It's not fancy, but a pleasant place to go to. Everything I've eaten there I've enjoyed. From soups and kimchi to different entrees, everything is packed in containers on metro racks, tables, refrigerators, etc., to grab along with a beverage. (They have soft drinks and teas, as well as beer.) Woorijip offers many standard dishes, but they also regularly have specials. This time, I opted for Beef Bulgogi with Clear Noodles, Spinach, and Enoki Mushrooms (See pic) - a fantastic dish for only $9.50! One time last year, I went for the satisfying black bean sauce noodles with beef ribeye cubes - a big dish for only $10! (Also see pic.) Comparing it to something comparable I might find at the nearby H-Mart, I'd rather grab something from Woorijip. Note - If you pay with cash, they give you an 8% discount! Woorijip does not have any desserts or sweets, which probably helps keep a good turnover in tables for people focused on savory entrees and side dishes. If you are looking for that coffee or post-meal pastry, you'll find many places to enjoy them on the same W. 32nd Street block. read more

Woorijip - Woorijip's Fantastic Beef Bulgogi with Clear Noodles, Spinach, and Enoki Mushrooms! - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The store is kind of like a mini food court/convenience store, with alot of seating; all the meals are premade and prepackaged for to go, or to eat inside. Though its prepackaged, everything was fresh and had plenty of flavor! After purchasing the foods, theres a microwave to reheat, and they tell you how long to heat it for, which is very appreciated. I really enjoyed the okra the most, as it was refreshing to eat in between the Japchae and Jajangmyeon. read more

Woorijip - Marinated okra, Japchae, Jajangmyeon with steak - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Favorite place to pick up cheap, homemade eats. They shuffle every dish out fresh every 30 min to an hour, and it also is amazing. So fresh, flavorful, and inexpensive - bring cash if you want it to be even cheaper and get the Japchae, it's one of the best I've had in the city read more

Woorijip - Kimchi Fried Rice with Fried Egg, japchae, 2 Chicken and Kimbap Combo with Water - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

When I don't have the energy or time to go to a sit down restaurant, I always come to Woorijip to grab some stuff to go. I love their selections and usually opt for the beef soondooboo with rice. I love how there are so many selections and how easy it is to just go in and out. Good drink options as well. This is like a Korean lunch box type spot which makes things super convenient when you are craving something Korean, but don't want to wait around for your food to be made to order. read more

For the format of this restaurant, it will exceed your expectations. It's almost like a grocery store but ready to eat korean foods only. You can get a 3 course meal + drink here without the crazy prices. Everything is affordable and comes in different portions for whatever the occasion is. I came on a weekday dinner and the area was pretty packed around 6pm, but cooled down around 7pm. They also provide a microwave so you can heat the food, and cups if you want to share a drink with friends. The place is self serve but cashiers are patient and friendly. Bill came to around $17pp! read more

Woorijip - Korean Near Me - New York, New York