50 Best Korean Restaurants near Englewood

“Great food. Worth the $$$“

“While Korean food has become increasingly popular in the U.S. over the past decade, it feels like most options skew toward two extremes: fast food (chicken, 떡복기, ramen, etc.) or rarefied Michelin experiences with impossibly competitive reservations. The Plating offers a much-needed middle ground. All the dishes are readily recognizable to anyone who's grown up with traditional Korean food and flavors, but they're executed in a refined, precise, and intentionally modern way that elevates them a cut above the average Korean restaurant in the suburbs.

I was in a party of 4, and we ordered a dinner course menu. Every plate was delicious, and we were very full when we left.

The chef/owner is the sole cook, so if she is booked for private events, the restaurant closes for the day. To avoid disappointment, CALL AHEAD to check if the restaurant is open. It may feel like a hassle, but I enjoyed my meal enough to feel that the call is worth it.“

“It's such a futuristic way of getting your Korean fried chicken. So simplistic so to the point crunch is phenomenal, And even though it's made to order it's still fast! It reminds me of those individual food dining cubbies/booths for people who like minimal contact/interactions during dining that I've tried in Japan before. A lot of the items that I wanted were sold out but the experience was so well that I will go back again in hopes to get those items ☺️

(I'm not a spicy person but if you are the bokki is perfect for you, to me it was too spicy to enjoy unfortunately, even with the cheese added. But everything else about the bokki was spot on delicious!)“

“This place is SUPER affordable and the food is amazing ! I have been here twice two days back to back and will probably be going again. They are very nice and the food is very comforting. They change the sides up and it’s always delicious! Imagine all this for 12 bucks!!!! Spicy pork and the other is the beef bento Box“

“I highly recommend this place! The food is amazing, and the flavors are unforgettable!“

“Love this please try the tasting menu with friends so delicious!“

“The food is delicious😊“

“Amazing, unique and delicious food in a very cozy setting. Be prepared to meet your neighbors as you adventure through one delicious plate after another.“

“Delicious pea salad, steak and potatoes with chimichurri, and black sesame bread pudding. The staff was incredibly cognizant of timing since I was seeing a show. I would absolutely go back for the steak and potatoes alone! The scallop crudo could have used more balance on the acidity but that is my only note.“

“Great place to decompress, Service is A+.“

“Was very good meat and the atmosphere nice .“

“Absolutely outstanding experience at Prime No.7. David looked after me from start to finish and his customer service was genuinely 10/10. He was friendly, professional, and took his time to make sure everything was perfect. You can tell he really cares about his customers and takes pride in his work. Easily the best service I’ve had in a long time. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending David to everyone I know.“

“Brilliant Korean spread at Cho Dang Gol in midtown Manhatten. Specializes in tofu dishes so we plumped for the spicy tofu hotpot but also ordered some tasty beef and zucchini pancakes and spicy gochujang chicken. This eatery features on the Michelin guide and is always packed, and rightly so! Maybe a little on the sweeter side for my taste but isn’t everything in the USA? 😜 Regardless, it was stupid tasty and we inhaled everything“

“Delicious and very well prepared dishes.“

“Busy for a weekday lunch, but there are seats. Ambience is café-ish and comfortable. Liked the bright space and high ceiling. Waitstaff was very attentive and kind. Ample banchan and barley tea. Prices were very reasonable for the area. Food tasted healthy and delicious.

Banchan - kimchi was really spicy but yummy. Seaweed, spinach and fried tofu tasted fresh and healthy. Also had a side of fish. Too many bones but the meat is well-cooked and tender.

Cold noodles - kimchi-style so a little sourish. But refreshing.

Mushroom rice - mushroom was well-seasoned. Great dish overall.“

“Plenty of parking, good food, good vibes.“

“so fresh. highly recommend everything on the menu is so good“

“Lowkey one of the best meals I’ve had recently. The whole experience felt super polished without being overly formal, which made it even better for a date night.

The shrimp tempura was insanely crispy on the outside while still juicy inside. Super light batter, not greasy at all, and the texture was honestly perfect.

The yellowtail sashimi tasted incredibly fresh and buttery. It literally melted in my mouth, and the sauce added just enough brightness and acidity without overpowering the fish.

The tuna & salmon hand roll was probably my favorite. The seaweed was still crispy when it came out, and the tuna had that rich, clean flavor that makes you immediately want another one. Really balanced and well executed.

Also have to mention the staff because everyone was genuinely warm and attentive the entire time. You can tell they care about the experience, not just the food.

Definitely one of those spots that feels stylish and elevated while still comfortable enough to relax and enjoy the night.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Came to KPOT BBQ for the food and left raving about the entire experience. The food was great, fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when you walk into a place like this. But somehow the service was even better. Shoutout to Stella, our server, who absolutely made the night. Attentive, friendly, funny, and on top of everything without ever hovering. She handled our table like a pro and cooked some of our food for us too! , even while I was clearly having the time of my life and probably making a bit of a spectacle of myself. Stella, if you’re reading this, thank you for making an already great meal unforgettable. And if by some chance you felt the same good vibes, feel free to reach out. Either way, KPOT BBQ has a customer for life.“

“Visited for the first time and had a great experience. The galbijjim was incredibly tender and full of flavor, and the naengmyeon paired perfectly with it. All of the side dishes were fresh and tasted homemade. The staff was friendly and attentive even though the restaurant was busy. Prices are a little on the higher side, but the quality of the food makes it worth it. I’ll definitely come back next time I’m in the area.“

“I love this place. Whether you want some k-bbq or kalbi-tang or even some nangmyun, this is always the perfect place!
The waiters are very attentive and helpful.
I’ve tried different k-bbq places in NJ but wooga is the best among them.
Specially their yookhye is the best of the best. I love korean style beef tartare and no place can beat it. I can eat it literally every day 😆“

“Absolutely loved my visit here! The corn dogs were fresh, crispy, and packed with flavor. I was impressed by the variety of dipping sauces available, which added even more excitement to the meal. The atmosphere was fun and family-friendly, making it a great place to relax and enjoy good food. Every item we ordered exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for corn dog lovers!“

“I absolutely loved everything! I was visiting the area. Unfortunately, I was leaving the next day and was very tired BUT I regret not just sitting there longer to eat the rest of my food. LOL it was so good and I will make a trip back to NY from ATL just for this restaurant. I got the most popular items to try the “must have”. If you’re looking for traditional Korean cuisine, you must come here. I went alone, but it was definitely shareable.“

“I was helped by Rocky who was an exceptional employee. His service was awesome. It was my first time there and his service is why I would return. The food is really good but he made a point to explain things and make recommendations. Is it very attentive as well in the checkout process and educated me on what flavors go well together“

“This restaurant is beautiful. The decor is pretty and the lighting is so nice. They have small performances. The one I witnessed sounded very nice and beautiful. The overall atmosphere is very relaxed and enjoyable. The food is soooo good. They have decent portion sizes. I personally tried the short ribs, chicken wings, fries, and mandu (non kimchi). Everything was very flavorful and had great texture. The service was nice as well. I highly reccomend going here for a date night. 10/10!“

“Small local restaurant with generous portions and creative cocktails. There are only a few tables inside and outside so come early or be prepared to wait a bit. Every entree was delicious and we were so full there wasn't room for dessert. Service was quick and attentive. I'd definitely come back!“

“This is a KBBQ place specializing in pork. They offer a small selection of lunch deals that allow you to sample what they offer on their larger ala carte menu. Their banchan are not super varied but all go well with meat. The restaurant space goes in deep and has plenty of air vents for grilling. It's a good place to go share a grill with friends or coworkers after work.“

“Okay so I do think this is a chicken and burger joint now combined together on the outside of the building. I really didn't notice the time for the chicken place. It was any small corner lit up attached to a burger place. With that said I am not mad at it as I ordered the bulgogi burger which was so good. Very soft and flavorful and I also ordered a order of 10-piece wings. I split it between soy, garlic and sweet and spicy. Now for me I am a Korean chicken lover and I just did it fully get the full experience of Korean Chicken meaning that in every bite it is very crunchy and it is packed with the sauce flavor on top for me. I did not get that full effect and that's really why. I love Korean f and wings that are usually double fried so they get a very nice crunch and the sauce is usually nicely styled on now. There was something wrong with the sauce but I would have liked to have a little bit more of it as well as more of a crunch. I would definitely come back here. I did notice that the burger place and the chicken plays. I have menus but a little bit different. I did order from Uber eats so I didn't really notice that at the time until I really checked out your iron. They do have the tablet where you can order from as soon as you get there. That has Uber just did for both places. However I was very happy with the wings. I got 10 pieces which I think you can order. I only ordered through the bloomberger site and they were nice sizes.“

“I had the Beef Bulgogi Japchae. It was very good. The noodles stuck together in clumps, but I was able to shake them apart into bite sized portions easily. The Korean fried chicken wings were excellent. The fire soy garlic sauce has a nice medium spice that complements the flavor of the sauce. This was my first time trying Terra Korean Lager, and I was impressed. It has a light, crisp flavor that worked very well with my food choices. I would be here often if I lived closer.“

“One of the best fine dining experiences I’ve ever had.

Service was attentive and our server was very knowledgeable about every course.

Very seafood focused which was a major plus at our table.

Great for a special occasion!“

“They were short staffed but the owners were so cute and attentive as possible. We had a larger group and ordered several items which were all delicious. The flavors weren’t extremely different from each other, even the spiciest wasn’t that spicy but the crispy outer layer of the chicken was perfect along with the tiny hint of spice. My personal fav was the galbi kimbab. Please support this local business! They even let us turn on the tv to play the Knicks game. What more can you ask for?“

“The front host was nice, she's sweet and quiet:)
I like the atmosphere, it has low lighting and it's chill, I came in on a rainy day so there werent many people.
The cheese donkatsu is very good, I liked the sauce a lot and its almost as good as the one I ate in Korea.
Overall decent place!“

“Always a great meal. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Owner is very nice and always making sure everything is to satisfaction. Very clean and sanitary. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.“

“I've tried many Korean restaurants, but this is always my go-to. The food is authentic, fresh, and healthy, with clean, light flavors that never feel heavy. My parents love coming here too because it reminds them of traditional home-cooked Korean food. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients, and the fact that they don't use MSG makes it even better. Easily a 10/10!“

“So glad I found this place, this is going straight to my favorites list I will definitely be revisiting. I was looking for a casual neighborhood eat for dinner the other night.

This place specializes in DIY kimbap (rice rolls) or bi bimbap (rice bowls). I did a DIY bulgogi bibimbap bowl. The bowl includes a choice of protein, 5 veggie toppings, choice of rice (brown or white) and choice of sauce.

You can also make it a meal with +$5 which comes with Mandu (chicken, pork, or veggie), salad, AND soup.

The quality and taste was great! I really loved the gochujang dressing it was so tangy and sweet. The Mandu were cooked so well, so crispy and juicy. I love that the portions are also huge!

Really good deal for $20. And the service person was so friendly :)

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“We came here for my sisters birthday and the staff at Mokja made it extremely special. Their staff were the kindest humans in the world and super attentive. The food was divine! We got the BBQ, Fried chicken, kimchi fries, and rice cakes with sausage. Then at the end of our meal they all sang happy birthday and gave my sister a desert with a sweet candle. Watching my sisters face light up in that moment was priceless, thank you to the entire Mokja team we love you! ❤“

“I always get the galbi tang when I come here. They use actual beef ribs and it’s absolutely delicious. The mandoo and dumplings are all great steamed or fried. Every dish I’ve had here from the noodles, meat, appetizers have all been delicious.“

“Food was great and the service was very good. Surely we will come back and we will recommend the place.“

“Very friendly
Staff. The K street burger 🍔 hit the spot with the honey 🍯 drizzled buns. The fries were mediocre. The store front was flashy but can clean up on the floor a bit. No seating area, but nice to take to the park. Also love the yuzu Japanese drinks.“

“This spot serves naengmyun that tastes better than most places in MD, though the quality of noodles are inconsistent. My son's noodles were undercooked and overly tangled, however, mine was ok. The LA galbi was very good and makes for a fantastic meal when ordered with their combo menu.“

“First time ordering from here, and it definitely won’t be the last! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and nothing felt overly greasy. We placed our pickup order ahead of time, and it was ready exactly when promised, which made the whole pickup process quick and easy. Parking was easy too.

Overall, a great experience. 10/10 would order again! Definitely one of the better takeout spots around. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!“

“This is EXACTLY what I was looking for.
I needed some super super lazy easy way to eat lots of variety and especially vegetables everyday and this place is:

- Cheaper than Woorijip.
- Way healthier than Woorijip.
- Got less kids than Woorijip.
- And it's far from 32nd street so there's always seating.

The store vibes are on point and the way they structure the store makes it easy to take your time to browse even when there's a lot of people around.“

“Excellent service good food.“

“Such comforting and delicious soups 🤍 I usually get the dumpling and rice cake soup and it’s hardy and the perfect pick me up after a long day. Their banchan is also immaculate, fresh, and flavorful! Happy to support this small business and will be continuing to order from them 😊“

“Many people seem to enjoy this place, and there is a good variety of food and drinks. The food was generally quite good, except for the jjimdak (steamed chicken). It looked amazing in the menu photos, but it arrived undercooked and had to be cooked longer at our table, which took quite a while. When it was done. it was also a bit spicier than we expected as well
The restaurant was very busy on a Friday night, with people waiting for tables. Because of that, it felt like there was some pressure to finish and leave rather than relax and stay for a long conversation. In that sense, it felt more like a traditional Korean restaurant than a bar where you can sit with friends and talk for hours. Overall, the food and atmosphere were good, but the dining experience felt a bit rushed.“

“These wings are delicious and I was very impressed... Usually when I bring wings home from any other spot, they're soggy. But this wasn't the case and after about 45 minutes of driving I came home and they were all crispy and fresh and the sauces were great too.... I enjoyed every last one of them....“

“Delicious Korean style Chinese food inside of H Mart, a popular Korean grocery store. It is set up like a food court style where you order at the counter, pay, then wait for your number to be called to pick up your food on a tray.

The indoor seating area is open, clean, and casual. The jjamppong 짬뽕 was spicy, and I love the generous portions.“

“My wife and I have eaten here a few times and the food always amazes, every dish we've had has been fantastic. The creamy udon were such an interesting and delicious fusion(?). My steak tartar bulgogi was also out of this world and I cannot wait to get it again.“

“We were so fortunate to have such a wonderful server assist us Chad. His attentiveness throughout the meal was truly remarkable. They offered excellent recommendations with a genuine smile. Every request was handled promptly and with great care. It's clear they take pride in providing exceptional service. We truly appreciated their positive and welcoming demeanor. Our experience was elevated significantly thanks to their efforts. We wholeheartedly recommend this establishment based on their outstanding hospitality.“

“Tasty hot pots. A lot of beautifully decorated deserts. Wings and rolls are great too“