This is definitely one of the best Korean restaurants in Fort Lee. The dumplings were so flavorful and juicy, you definitely need to try them! My main meal was kimichi soondubu and the flavor was so powerful and delicious I can’t wait to eat it again!!! It was also served with a side of pork from the grill and rice. I can’t wait to come back and try the 5 course meal. Truly this restaurant is a gem, the pictures speak for themselves. 5/5! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumpling
조대희
The kalguksu noodles include carrots, green onions, onions, and a bit of seaweed powder. I don't know if it's because the onions were pre-fried, but it's strangely delicious. It was amazing. The staff were also nice and friendly.
Food: 5
Rosie Cheera
I ordered soondubu “very spicy” one but it comes out very blend the soup tastes horrible the grilled pork that comes with it is very dry as if they cook in the morning and sit in the kitchen no heating up before serving. As for the side dishes, they only hv 2 side dishes which make me feel off because i see at CBD and Jumong Pocha at lemoin plaza has 4-5 dishes and they all very very yummy. This place give old garlicky kimchi and the sour cabbage is terrible and the worst part is ….i asked for 1 more bowl in order to eat the porridge but they refuse to give it to me , i had to dump the rice to the plate and use rice bowl to eat porridge which is ridiculous, i didnt ask for extra free rice bowl i just want 1 more empty bowl to enjoy my meal properly but they say no. The meal is $23 include tips i feel this meal should have cost lower than $10 ……terrible!!!! Never gonna come back again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Soup
bins mom park
Four people went to have lunch, but the group was hungry, so we ordered 3 dishes, and an acquaintance ordered one main dish for our table, bringing the total to 4 dishes, but the staff told us that we had to order one meal per person. It made me feel very uncomfortable. I also didn't understand the idea of speaking directly to the customer. I was so offended that I couldn't enjoy the meal from then on. This is a restaurant I never want to go to again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
J F.
This place used to be good however the service has gone severely downhill. We ordered 4 entrees and an appetizer and the wait staff was inattentive and rude. Left there feeling mistreated and unsatisfied by the meal. There are plenty of other options in the area and no need to pay for mistreatment by the unprofessional waitstaff.
Tiffany
Overpriced for their food.
Devon Stieglitz
This is my favorite Korean Restaurant in Fort Lee. The food is fantastic and the service is great. Atmosphere is casual yet sophisticated.Dietary restrictions: Options available for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian dieters.Parking: Free parking lot in the back but can become full. Paid street parking and paid lots also available.Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator available through the back entrance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J C
An okay place the noodles and soup were not properly cooked together
Richard Yu
Extensive menu. They do knife noodles, soft tofu soup, bulgogi, chicken stew, etc.. Just like an American diner makes everything from omelet to sirloin steak. Normally you do not trust a restaurant like this to be authentic. You normally walk away when the restaurant boasts an encyclopedia-like menu. This place, however, deserves a trial from you.Every menu items seem to be well above average. Their grilled bulgogi surprisingly tasty. Summertime, they bang out naeng-myun (cold buckwheat noodle) in high volume. Soft tofu stew is not as good as BCD, but it’s very competent.But their specialty is knife noodle. And the dumpling. As their name indicates, they specialize in the Myung Dong Noodle, which is very famous and incredibly tasty noodle restaurant in Myung Dong, South Korea. Does this place offer the same taste as the Myung Dong branch? Nope. But I’d say their version is the closest to the original one. That’s why I visit this restaurant 3-4 times a year.This is a solid restaurant. If you are a lover of Myung Dong knife noodle, then this place is indispensable. If not, then you have more (and better) options to try Korean food in the Fort Lee & Palisade Park area.
Very generous portion sizes compared to price. I came here on President's Day and it was extremely busy. I was seated within 15 minutes. The service is quick and efficient. They come around with kimchi regularly while you're eating your meal.
We went there on last Sunday. Service's as good as before. The dumplings in the noodles were overcooked. The minced meat in the bowl of noodles sank to the bottom. The food looks not as fresh and good. I felt uncomfortable to my stomach after eating yellow croaker rice. The reason I thought probably because the boss lady was not there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Dan H
My kid burned her finger of hot plate. Waiter/waitress did not mentioned not to touch the hot plate when served and placed in front of my kids. We did complain and they didn’t even said sorry. BAD!
This place was bustling on a Saturday evening, but the wait was worth it! We had seafood pancake and a kalguksu to share. They are quite generous with the portions, as well as the kimchi and pickled cabbage. The servers were very nice and attentive and was had a blast there. If only it was easier to get to from Manhattan!
Why does this place only have 3.5 stars?? Does it feel too commercialized? On Saturday nights, this restaurant is packed with what feels like every Korean person in Fort Lee and Palisades Park. On every other night the crowds are not bad. The restaurant is a big space with two levels, but people are packed in pretty tightly when it is busy. The menu is very extensive and has a lot more than just noodles. I always get a seafood soondubu (spicy korean tofu soup), which comes with a bonus plate of grilled pork as well as rice (and tea with rice at the end). I think that's an amazing amount of food for $18. We've also had donkatsu (fried pork) here, and of course the kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) is excellent. Bathrooms are downstairs. There is a free parking lot in the back!
This is definitely one of the best Korean restaurants in Fort Lee. The dumplings were so flavorful and juicy, you definitely need to try them! My main meal was kimichi soondubu and the flavor was so powerful and delicious I can’t wait to eat it again!!! It was also served with a side of pork from the grill and rice. I can’t wait to come back and try the 5 course meal. Truly this restaurant is a gem, the pictures speak for themselves. 5/5! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumpling
The kalguksu noodles include carrots, green onions, onions, and a bit of seaweed powder. I don't know if it's because the onions were pre-fried, but it's strangely delicious. It was amazing. The staff were also nice and friendly.
Food: 5
I ordered soondubu “very spicy” one but it comes out very blend the soup tastes horrible the grilled pork that comes with it is very dry as if they cook in the morning and sit in the kitchen no heating up before serving. As for the side dishes, they only hv 2 side dishes which make me feel off because i see at CBD and Jumong Pocha at lemoin plaza has 4-5 dishes and they all very very yummy. This place give old garlicky kimchi and the sour cabbage is terrible and the worst part is ….i asked for 1 more bowl in order to eat the porridge but they refuse to give it to me , i had to dump the rice to the plate and use rice bowl to eat porridge which is ridiculous, i didnt ask for extra free rice bowl i just want 1 more empty bowl to enjoy my meal properly but they say no. The meal is $23 include tips i feel this meal should have cost lower than $10 ……terrible!!!! Never gonna come back again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Soup
Four people went to have lunch, but the group was hungry, so we ordered 3 dishes, and an acquaintance ordered one main dish for our table, bringing the total to 4 dishes, but the staff told us that we had to order one meal per person. It made me feel very uncomfortable. I also didn't understand the idea of speaking directly to the customer. I was so offended that I couldn't enjoy the meal from then on. This is a restaurant I never want to go to again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place used to be good however the service has gone severely downhill. We ordered 4 entrees and an appetizer and the wait staff was inattentive and rude. Left there feeling mistreated and unsatisfied by the meal. There are plenty of other options in the area and no need to pay for mistreatment by the unprofessional waitstaff.
Overpriced for their food.
This is my favorite Korean Restaurant in Fort Lee. The food is fantastic and the service is great. Atmosphere is casual yet sophisticated.Dietary restrictions: Options available for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian dieters.Parking: Free parking lot in the back but can become full. Paid street parking and paid lots also available.Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator available through the back entrance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An okay place the noodles and soup were not properly cooked together
Extensive menu. They do knife noodles, soft tofu soup, bulgogi, chicken stew, etc.. Just like an American diner makes everything from omelet to sirloin steak. Normally you do not trust a restaurant like this to be authentic. You normally walk away when the restaurant boasts an encyclopedia-like menu. This place, however, deserves a trial from you.Every menu items seem to be well above average. Their grilled bulgogi surprisingly tasty. Summertime, they bang out naeng-myun (cold buckwheat noodle) in high volume. Soft tofu stew is not as good as BCD, but it’s very competent.But their specialty is knife noodle. And the dumpling. As their name indicates, they specialize in the Myung Dong Noodle, which is very famous and incredibly tasty noodle restaurant in Myung Dong, South Korea. Does this place offer the same taste as the Myung Dong branch? Nope. But I’d say their version is the closest to the original one. That’s why I visit this restaurant 3-4 times a year.This is a solid restaurant. If you are a lover of Myung Dong knife noodle, then this place is indispensable. If not, then you have more (and better) options to try Korean food in the Fort Lee & Palisade Park area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Myungdong Kalguksu, Dumplings, Soup
Very generous portion sizes compared to price. I came here on President's Day and it was extremely busy. I was seated within 15 minutes. The service is quick and efficient. They come around with kimchi regularly while you're eating your meal.
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We went there on last Sunday. Service's as good as before. The dumplings in the noodles were overcooked. The minced meat in the bowl of noodles sank to the bottom. The food looks not as fresh and good. I felt uncomfortable to my stomach after eating yellow croaker rice. The reason I thought probably because the boss lady was not there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
My kid burned her finger of hot plate. Waiter/waitress did not mentioned not to touch the hot plate when served and placed in front of my kids. We did complain and they didn’t even said sorry. BAD!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Myungdong Kalguksu, Noodles, Noodle Soup
Excellent food. Cool place. Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Myungdong Kalguksu, Soup, Beef, Noodles
This place was bustling on a Saturday evening, but the wait was worth it! We had seafood pancake and a kalguksu to share. They are quite generous with the portions, as well as the kimchi and pickled cabbage. The servers were very nice and attentive and was had a blast there. If only it was easier to get to from Manhattan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Myungdong Kalguksu, Seafood Pancake
Why does this place only have 3.5 stars?? Does it feel too commercialized? On Saturday nights, this restaurant is packed with what feels like every Korean person in Fort Lee and Palisades Park. On every other night the crowds are not bad. The restaurant is a big space with two levels, but people are packed in pretty tightly when it is busy. The menu is very extensive and has a lot more than just noodles. I always get a seafood soondubu (spicy korean tofu soup), which comes with a bonus plate of grilled pork as well as rice (and tea with rice at the end). I think that's an amazing amount of food for $18. We've also had donkatsu (fried pork) here, and of course the kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) is excellent. Bathrooms are downstairs. There is a free parking lot in the back!