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    YumSem

    4.5 (41 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    rose tteokboki, spam& cheese kimbab, spicy squid kimbab
    Doris Y.

    I love the rose tteokboki here and the kimbabs! I've tried the spicy original tteokboki before which was decent but the rose is creamy and an absolute must! My only complaint is that they only give you half an egg.. I would've been much happier with the whole egg in there to dip in the sauce! The kimbabs are always good. My favorite is the spicy squid, wasabi donkatsu, and spam&cheese. They are always busy on weekends but the service is quick! My husband usually picks up from here and we haven't dined in yet but the food is always fresh and hot!

    Shrimp sando
    Sarah B.

    Amazing little spot serving Japanese/korean food. Prices are really reasonable and the food is really nice quality. The place is also very clean and cute. I tried the katsu, kimbap, and shrimp sando, and all were delish!

    Gochujang Chicken Burger with Fries
    Marc E.

    Location is on a corner. There's parking on the side but it's very limited. Inside looks like a normal fast food restaurant. There are ample amount of seating and the people who work there are very helpful and recommended us a few things. Menu is very reasonable considering what they offer. We got the K-town toast and the gojuchang chicken burger with fries. Both were amazing. Definitely loved the chicken burger. Probably one of the best (in my opinion) ones around thats not from a known fast food place. Just the right amount of tang and spice. The flavor wasn't overwhelming with a crunchy exterior to the chicken. Fries were on point. The toast was also amazing. So much in it, my wife had a hard time finishing it. Very flavorful as well. We'll definitely be back to try other things. 100% worth it and i definitely would recommend trying the chicken sandwich.

    Kimbap menu as of May 2025
    Hwal L.

    Great tasting, freshly prepared food + friendly and attentive staff + clean, comfy setting = touchdown! The K street toast with a bit of sweetness was a literal taste of Korea, and the two rolls (one spicy pork, one odeng) were delicious. I do need to mention that their spicy pork was definitely on the savory side without the typical subtle sweetness. I look forward to the next visit.

    Jenny Y.

    What a great local spot with awesome to-go food at affordable prices! You can get a gimbap for $5 here! I highly recommend their toast-- its jam packed with flavor and also hefty!

    Rose Dubois
    Dasle K.

    Solid food and affordable pricing! We had some really tasty food at YumSem and definitely plan to be back soon. It's on a busy street but it's perfect to keep toddlers entertained outside looking at all the cars going by. Parking is available in the back. The Korean street toast wasn't even on the menu but I was pleasantly surprised. It's hard to find places that do it well. Ramen was so good - definitely do the add-on. Ddukbokki was delicious. Maybe skip the $4 add-on for the cheese though! Kimbap was tasty as well and not bad at all for $5-7. Solid drink options and lots of variety of food ideal for lunch. Self-serve, and the place has seating but it can get crowded. Super cozy. Can't wait to be back!

    Ham & egg K- Toast with sweet honey mustard
    J D.

    First time here, I'm so glad we finally try this place! We got a bulgogi Kimbab, gochuchang fried chicken sandwich and Ktoast ham & egg. The kimbab was still warm when they serve to our table. It was only $7 and it was a good portion, the Ktoast was 10/10! I love the sweet mustard sauce, and lastly.the chicken sandwich was amazing! I love the packed it with pickles and the sauce it's delicious! Will be back to try other stuff. The place is clean and very bright.

    Drinks | Desserts
    Jane K.

    **Overview:** Newly opened this month, YumSem has replaced Tao Haus in Closter as a Korean restaurant offering quick and delicious comfort food and specialty drinks. Their menu includes breakfast, brunch, and lunch options ranging from various types of toast and sandwiches/heroes to a wide array of kimbap (Korean rolls), tteokbokki (spicy Korean rice cakes), donkatsu, Korean ramen, drinks, and desserts. **Food:** The food was amazing, though the service could improve, particularly in taking orders and processing payments. - Classic Donkatsu $20 (+ $3 for ramen): The portions are huge--one dish is enough for two people! The picture doesn't do justice to how large this dish really is. The donkatsu (fried pork, with a fried chicken cutlet option) featured white meat, which indicates it hasn't been refried, and it was super crispy without being overly breaded. The fries had a perfect balance of crispness and mushiness. The traditional Korean ramen was intriguing and subtly different, with a nice addition of onions and possibly a bit of cheese. **Drinks:** - Grapefruit-ade ($3.50): My favorite so far; it's not too sweet, and I love the use of real fruits. - Purple Lemonade ($4) and Rose Yogurt ($6): These were too sweet for my taste. **Ambiance:** The environment is clean with a modern, mid-century/industrial interior design. There is plenty of space for a medium size group (of ~6-8 people) and has limited parking on the side of the building. **Conclusion:** I can't wait to go back and try their kimbaps and sandwiches! -------------------- UPDATE (a few days later): Went back to order a quick kimbap, and service was a train wreck... I was waiting in line for about 20 minutes, and when I was finally the next person in line, I was told that food will take ~25minutes to make. I ended up leaving, unable to order anything, along with a few other people who were also waiting in line. The food is good, there's so much potential... But they really need a new system, to fire the waitress standing around and doing nothing, and to hire someone more competent (who's able to read/write/spell things correctly, know the menu, and take orders and payments). One person (the owner's younger brother) was doing everything in the front (from start to finish) by himself...

    Tonkatsu
    Sam C.

    Food was great. Had the spicy tuna kimbap, cheese donkastu, and classic donkatsu. Though I was a bit disappointed with the cheese donkatsu because I thought it was actual fried mozzarella - I should've read the menu a bit longer. It was still delicious though! Spicy tuna Kimbap was good!

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    2 years ago

    Food is amazing and cheap. Donkatsu all the way. Drinks are really pretty as well. The service is good and it's a family run business

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    4.7
    (22 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Today I was craving a broth or noodle dish. I've been searching through various Japanese, Korean,…read moreand Chinese spots, and honestly, there were only two places where I actually liked this kind of stew. However, this restaurant ( MIGAM) completely exceeded my expectations! Everything is made with high-quality ingredients, and they prepared my takeout order exactly as I requested. SPICY BRISKET JJAMPPONG It's a spicy dish, but since spice levels vary from place to place--and being Mexican, I'm used to spicy food--I didn't want to take any chances, so I ordered it medium spicy. They hit the nail on the head! It was absolute perfection. The broth was rich, thick, and packed with flavor--delightful in every single way. The portion size is so generous that it will easily cover two meals, and I'm sharing some with my husband. It came with four sides (banchan), including kimchi, and I can honestly say it's the best kimchi I've ever had in my life--and I've tried Korean food both in Mexico and here in the U.S. I first visited this restaurant in Tenafly over a year ago when I believe they were just starting out. Back then, I met a woman who I believe is the owner. I am so glad to see they still maintain that same phenomenal quality! They cook with such attention to detail that I no longer have to worry about looking for another place to get this kind of food. Thank you so much, blessings, and congratulations on the wonderful work and dedication you put into preparing the most delicious Korean dishes I've ever tasted. See you very soon!

    My octopus dish was overcooked and tough and the owner didn't want to give up the charge or…read moreexchange ! Very rude

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    Choi Ga

    4.4
    (23 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    물냉 비냉 둘다 맛있어요 cold noodles are great, la galbi was perfectly seasoned. Service is great and quick…read more:)

    My girlfriend was craving some Korean soup on a particularly chilly night and quick research led us…read moreto Choi Ga. You order at the counter and then you're given a number. Once your order is ready your number is called and you pick up your tray of food. There is signage in the restaurant indicating that they are self-serve and that you shouldn't tip. My girlfriend and I ordered beef soup and a seafood pancake. The food was prepared fairly quickly and they called our number to pick up the food from the counter. The seafood pancake was pretty good. Very flavorful but I felt like it was thicker and more doughy than I prefer. I would probably skip this for the next visit. The beef soup was delicious as well. It was just the right temperature and it was salty and savory enough without being overwhelming. We went on a particularly cold day so the hot soup really hit the spot. The pieces of beef in the soup were super tender too. Continuing the self-service theme there was a water dispenser and there was even a dispenser of broth at the pick up counter. I liked that broth even more than the broth in the beef soup. I slurped up several cups of it. I'd certainly come back.

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