50 Best Korean Restaurants near Kearny

“food, place and friendly staff“

“Delicious food , great service , fun night !“

“Beautiful it an amazing place and genesis is my dream car the bloom tonic was amazing all the cars are so cute the staff is amazing never had the food to expensive without knowing how it truly taste but the overall car experience is so worth checking out if u are in ny“

“All of the dishes were excellent, and I especially enjoyed the creative interpretation of tofu kimchi as a salad—it felt very fresh and unique. The staff were attentive and responded promptly, making the entire dinner experience highly satisfying. I’m already looking forward to planning our next gathering and revisiting soon.“

“Unforgettable meals and wines. Friendly smart service.“

“Really enjoyed the food from Bloom Chicken.

The small boneless chicken was honestly huge and the chicken was super crispy. The spicy rice cakes were way better than I expected — especially since I don’t usually like rice cakes.

The only thing keeping this from a 5-star review is that it came with no radish, no dipping sauce, nothing on the side.

For $14 for a small order, I’d expect at least some radish, I’d also give up a few pieces of chicken for radish.

Also, it’s definitely more of a take-out spot — the covered patio is nice but not heated, therefore I ate my food in the car since it was cold.

Overall though, really solid food and an easy 4-star meal.“

“Cast Iron Pot Island is a game-changer for Korean BBQ on Staten Island! Finally, a solid AYCE spot right here—went with a group and we were stuffed and happy. The highlight is definitely the meats: tender marinated bulgogi, juicy pork belly, flavorful brisket, and marinated chicken all grilled perfectly (love that the staff comes to cook it at the table so you don't have to fuss with the grill).“

“Spinning family set on paella-like griddle good portion, good variety. Also includes 물/비빔냉면
Draft beer selection includes Sapporo.
Dessert selection strawberry latte. Ran out of tiramisu.

Interior bright and modern. Servers perky. No longer valet parking.“

“Kimchi Kooks is a neighborhood gem. Fresh, flavorful, healthy banchan. There is a rotating set of options and a solid line up of mainstays. Also a reliable spot to grab a takeout lunch. I’ve gone many times and always had good experiences.“

“Good place to dine in and have soondubu (tofu stew) on a cold day. I offered the dumplings soondubu. 5 dumplings. Lots of tofu. Comes with banchan (side dishes like kimchi), bowl of rice with fried egg, seaweed, small yogurt drink and a sweet treat. So much food for about $18! Delicious food, affordable price. Highly recommend!“

“Totally a hidden Korean spot for their street food and mochi donuts! Limited seats so they majorly do delivery.
(The owner said they r famous for their Korean-style fried chicken, definitely visit again for that.)

?❤️‍??Donut was so chewy, soft, and flavored! I love my injeolmin flavor which was powdered soybean. Gentle taste, not too sweet. Highly recommended✨

❤️✨Original corn dog was totally delicious too. I got half mozzarella half hot dog to try both, the outside bread was chewy, crispy, melted with cheese part. Thus I preferred mozzarella part? crazy good.“

“I loved the food and service here. Very delicious.“

“Five star across the board. Big but focused menu on Korean stables.

Come in and you will see mostly Koreans (a good sign of authentic flavors)

Belt fish was to die for.
Big portions, fairly priced
Most importantly, flavors that remind me of the ocean.

Banchan was one of the best.“

“Went here with my family, enjoyable atmosphere, amazing decorating with many cute, funny decorations. Amazing quality of food and taste, many good choices in menu foods, drinks and other items. Good tip for your next visit: Get one of their special bobas, they are amazing in both taste and come with packages with cute faces!“

“So good!!!!!!!!! Must try! My favorite place in town!“

“I ordered the 8 wings meal, ate 4, and put my remaining 4 in the fridge for a day. They were still crispy. I don't understand how this place manages to defy physics, but I'm happy they can. Bonus notes: the wings are BIG, they have hands down the best fries in the area, and the super friendly employees love giving you small bites of other things to sample. Highly recommend Kimchi Guys to literally anyone.“

“Went on a late lunch date with my girlfriend. Was served by Jasmine who was really attentive and really kind. I work for a company that serves above and beyond healthcare customer service and Jasmine really was the embodiment of great hospitality. We’ll definitely come back.“

“Fantastic, such a convenient place with great late night hours!“

“Best sushi restaurant I have EVER been to. It is VERY affordable, the service is amazing!!!! I went with my wife and my son, and they gave use free desert and food for my son. I will be recommending everyone I know to come here. 10/10✨✨✨“

“I had a chance to stop by this location while I was in the area, and it was my first time here, as I usually stick to the Fort Lee location. I was happy to find that the quality is just as excellent and consistent.
The tonkatsu tasted similar to what I always get, delivering that great flavor and crunch that I've come to expect from them. If you're already a fan of their other spots, you can trust that this one maintains the high standard. Highly recommended!“

“The workers were incredibly friendly. Great personalities. The place is very clean. And the food was very good. Flavorful chicken. The sides are a lot of fried foods too, but those were still very good. Nothing felt overly seasoned either, so you can enjoy eat thing you get without what you ate before overpowering your taste buds.“

“I got so lucky when I randomly stumbled upon this place while getting lunch at work. As someone who loves chicken teriyaki trust me when I say you must try theirs. I have been searching for the last few years all around the bergen county area for the best chicken teriyaki and I have found it here. This is my absolute favorite! I have tried probably 50+ restaurants and nothing can beat this. From the way they prepare chicken, to the homemade sauce they use, the perfectly cooked rice and the avocado, egg and dumplings they add on.... it is one of the greatest combinations i've ever tasted. On top of that, their sushi is always delicious and fresh. If thats not enough, they also have fantastic owners and workers there. I always get a warm greeting, and they're thankful for my patronage. Fantastic all around. I will be back soon... My favorite sushi spot!“

“Came here with the most beautiful hottest date on earth and had an absolute wonderful time and enjoyed every single portion of food we got as well as enjoyed our time together as a loving passion couple we love Great food and times out!...The atmosphere and energy of the restaurant was A1 and service and food even better. Not to mention the company I had made the entire night . We will Definitely be back hopefully sooner then later. Thank you so much for the great food and environment.
-Culinary Chef Dean Nakoa -“

“The food was fresh and delicious. The staff are very professional and this place is also kid friendly. It gets super busy and crowded so go early if possible. I definitely recommend and will be coming back.“

“Delicious food and friendly service. Top notch!“

“Tried it the first time and really liked the food. Glad to have bulgogi near me when I cant make it to a Korean restaurant thats further away! My man & kids loved it and so did I. Had to bring my sister and her man to try it! They have a lot of different options, which is good! Deja took our order, and also gave us some recommendations!“

“Nothing… but good things to say about this place. Seriously. Not only was our food vivacious, extraordinary, and a religious experience for the palate — our server, Sam, was nothing but helpful and attentive throughout our entire meal. He was incredibly inviting and warm (this guy should do stand up) and our experience would not have been the same without him. Now for the food. The flavors… where do I even begin? Rich. Luxurious. Multi-faceted. Whether it’s a poke bowl or a shrimp tempura roll you are guaranteed a transformative experience. When eating here, be ready for excellence. No joke. 11/10 will be coming back. Additionally, the atmosphere in this niche underground Montclair spot was nothing short of perfection. Both the songs and the beautiful views of the raw bar were essential to our wonderful experience. Till next time Sushi Koshi.“

“highly rec ordering from this korean restaurant as not only the food is delicious, but also service. their galbitang was the highlight for us!

sidenote: doordash made a mistake on a promo deal though they were able to honor it anyways, thank you and planning to order here whenever carving korean food on a snowy day“

“Had the Coconut milk tea with mango boba and it was delicious. Love the atmosphere and the young lady who helped us was great, giving us some recommendations. Will definitely be back.“

“Best ramen I had so far, little spot, a lot of options to choose from breakfast to different ramen and juices. Was not disappointed I loved my ramen and I really can’t wait to go back and choose something else was very hot like I like it. Do not sleep on this place.“

“I recently moved to the area and Ive been on the hunt for the best food in the area - one of which was finding my new go to korean fried chicken place. This place did not disappoint and the high reviews left here are worth the hype. Ordered the spicy soy garlic + fries combo and it was deeeelicious. Fresh, hot, with the perfect amount of spice and the wings are bigger than what you'd get at a chain fried chicken restaurant. I also upgraded my fries to the truffle parmesean - truffle isnt as outstanding of a flavor but the parm was pretty good. The service is also so nice! Ill definitely be back to try their other food~“

“Went to this location to get my Korean fried chicken and cheese balls yesterday everything was so good! The chicken was super crispy and flavorful, and the cheese balls were perfectly gooey inside. The staff were friendly too, and the service was quick. Definitely coming back again!“

“Was going thru Grubhub for wings and came across this place. I said how bad can it be. Wow I was surprised and disappointed. Disappointed that they didn’t have popcorn chicken but substituted for wings. They were amazing .not greasy at all. Very impressed. Will definitely go again. Tried the potato dog as well … very interesting, very good…“

“My wife and I enjoy Korean food and have tried a lot of places around Northern Jersey. This spot is close to home, so we figured we’d give it a shot. It ended up being better than expected. The food was solid—flavorful, though a little heavy on the sauce. Still hit the spot. Parking isn’t great, but that’s pretty much the norm around here. You order on a big touchscreen, and the food comes out pretty quick. Not a ton of seating since it’s more of a takeout joint, but it gets the job done.“

“delicious food with huge portions at a reasonable price! the interior is beautiful, light, and airy. food comes out pretty quickly too. this has become my favorite spot outside of fort lee / palisades park for some quick and yummy korean food!“

“Such a great and unique food spot! Order a couple different dogs and a side. All were top notch and the staff was super friendly!“

“This was our very first time ordering food from this Korean restaurant (Pelicana Chicken). We were looking for a new fried chicken spot and I think we found it! The fried chicken could stand on its own without any sauce and was extremely delicious. The shrimp was also pretty excellent.

The food didn’t take long to be delivered and it was hot & fresh as I had requested on the order.

We’re looking forward to ordering from them again soon. There also seems to be multiple locations. This first will not be a last. Looking forward to trying more dishes from Pelicana.“

“Yeahh…! Korean it is, ? It was difficult to find, to cut to the chase, let me give you the best directions, enter the oculus from the h&m side and take the elevator to go to the underground, or search for gansevoort market, ? see the images from below, Some place to have a quick meal, the food was good for a quick meal on a busy day, we had korean soft tofu ? , it was good and fresh, it has a big dining area in the back, we initially thought we had to stand and eat but there was a good amount of place to sit and dine.“

“Really amazing Korean food in JC! We can not wait to go back. Everything was so fresh and came out so quickly. We want to try everything on the menu now. And, our server was so attentive and kind it made the whole experience that much more enjoyable.“

“The place is packed, and once u take a bite u will know why🔥🔥🤷🤷

This mozzarella dog with hot Cheetos was fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤤🤤🤤🤤
It is expensive for 12$ and change for one corn dog but ur inside a mall so deal with it 😂😂“

“The mandu here is perfection! The sooyuk is also great. I wish the portion on the pea jelly was bigger for the price but it tastes amazing as is. Very simple banchan with just a cabbage kimchi and a white cabbage kimchi but both taste authentic and well pickled. Very traditional in the sense of service where no one is going to hover and you need to ask for things vs waiting for them to come over and ask but the aunties hand wrapping the mandu look over to make sure you get someone if you need.“

“A lovely restaurant serving goat meat!The ladies that run this restaurant are very friendly. We ordered seafood pancake, braised belt fish, and small black goat stew. All 3 are unforgettable and pleasantly surprising.The black goat soup has a very unique combination of spices and the goat is not tamy at all! It comes with a side of chili paste and gochujang.Braised belt fish has a generous portion and looks spicier than it tastes. I wish it could be spicier though :pThe pancake is huge although it costs over $20. It's very crispy and looks like the dough was deep fried - definitely a cheat meal for us!Would come in again for their steamed goat which is their signature.No reservation needed. Plenty of parking in the lot behind the restaurant“

“Amazing food. Huge Portions. Excellent service. My only complaint is that I live 4 hours away. 😭“

“Gogi Grill is delicious and the service is amazing! I eat here once a week after the gym and it is always really good. It is one of the healthier places open later near the station and the staff is very kind and welcoming (even when I show up a bit close to closing). Highly recommend if in the area“

“I had a really nice visit at Cafe De Novo. The atmosphere feels calm and inviting, making it a great place to relax. The coffee was smooth and well-made, and the food was fresh and satisfying. Service was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It’s a lovely spot for a casual break in the city.“

“Every time I visit, the food is consistently clean, flavorful, and satisfying. The couple who run the counter are always so kind and welcoming. it really adds to the experience. No matter how many times I eat here, I never get tired of it. This place has that rare combination of great taste, warm service, and reliability. A true favorite“

“By far one of the best Korean Japanese restaurants. I’ve been ordering from Sea Shai since 2021/22 & the consistency of the food and customer service is always amazing! The flavor of the food is spectacular. I travel to Sea Shai to pick up my order because it is several neighborhoods away, totally worth the drive. The food is priced fairly for the portion and flavors you are receiving. Highly recommend trying this restaurant out. I cannot get enough of the Bulgogi with white rice platter, A M A Z I N G!

Kid-friendliness: Friendly environment, has big tables available for families who want to dine in.

Wheelchair accessibility: First floor, no issues getting in or out the restaurant“

“Their foods are delicious.
Only thing I don't like is their take containers. They keep using black containers which most food related places not using anymore since recent research found the black plastic containers is not safe for food and eventually not good for human health.“

“Incredible food every time! My family and I are obsessed. 10/10 would recommend! Joshua cooks a wide variety of cuisines and works with our dietary restrictions. He has a real passion for food that comes through in every dish. Always delicious with great service too. Also, ask about his hot sauces!“

“My husband and I came here for AYCE sushi and were so impressed! Their specialty rolls were super fresh and even KBBQ kalbi was just as good. Service was very quick even during a busy time. Great spot if you want good sushi without spending a ton!!!“