How can they sell 1 crab for $50+ and 2 for $80+ this is fraud
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Marina Fridlyand
Walk into Kaya Garden and you’ll know right away: this isn’t just another Korean spot. It’s the kind of place where soy-marinated raw crab (ganjang-gejang) steals the show — briny, meaty, and so good you’ll be plotting your next visit before you’ve finished the first bite.
The menu reads like a love letter to tradition. Ssambap sets piled high with fresh greens, bubbling soybean paste stew, soft steamed egg, and rice that’s just right. Every dish feels generous, like the kitchen wants you to leave full, happy, and already loyal.
And here’s the kicker: Kaya Garden has been serving the community for over 25 years, perfecting recipes passed down through generations. That’s why the food tastes like home — even if you didn’t grow up in Korea.
✨ Why Kaya Garden hooks you:
Signature soy-marinated crab — bold, unforgettable, and worth the hype
Ssambap jeongsik — leafy wraps, spicy pork, and sides that keep coming
Friendly, family-run vibe — you feel cared for, even when it’s busy
Decades of tradition — flavors honed over time, not trends
This isn’t “just dinner.” It’s an experience you’ll crave again and again. Kaya Garden doesn’t try to be flashy — it just delivers food that makes you sit back, smile, and say, this is it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For anyone in Leonia (or driving through Bergen County), Kaya Garden is the stop you’ll brag about later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Yang
Good for me
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kyoung Roh
The service was very disappointing. I asked for water and side dishes more than four times, but they only brought them out when I had almost finished eating. Then they even said, “You’ve already finished your meal — do you still need refills?” which was quite upsetting. I hope the staff can pay a bit more attention to basic service and customer requests.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
maitai B
The food was disgusting, and the service was terrible!
Jason CH
I've been visiting this restaurant for over 10 years, and I continue to be very satisfied with the food. The dishes are consistently flavorful, and ssambap remains one of my favorites. However, every time I come, I can't help but have the same thought.
As a regular customer who dines here more than twice a month, I would expect at least a warm greeting. Yet, none of the staff acknowledge me with a smile when I walk in. The only person who consistently shows kindness is a Spanish staff member who handles the dishes—his warm smile is the one bright spot in the service.
When I order ssambap, there are times when the lettuce provided isn’t enough. But I hesitate to ask for more because the waitress often respond with angry face. It’s uncomfortable to make even a simple request.
I keep coming back because the food is excellent, but the lack of hospitality makes me question whether I should. I wonder if the staff are even aware of how their behavior affects the customer experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
kim henry
Good Ssam bob place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
C.
Such a cute cozy spot. The food was great very flavorful and fresh. We had a great time.
Food is subpar, had issues with sand and tiny rocks in the food, taste is mid at best and we will definitely not return.
Update: complained to the waitress on 10-08-2025 around 3:30pm she didn't care. Talk to her
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jane Han
The food here is really good. Not salty. Not too sweet. Just perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claire J
This is a review for the service only. I called them to find out if I need a reservation on Saturday. The auntie who picked up the phone was the rudest person I’ve ever talked to in any restaurant, in both Korea and the US. The call was literally 41 seconds and she cut me off 3 times in that 41 seconds. She obviously had zero interest in my business, and just can’t wait for me to hang up. The way she talked to a potential customer was worse than an average person responding to a beggar asking for changes in the street. That says a lot about their hospitality and management style.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
John S
Spicy pork ssambap jungsik is my favorite. Lots of fresh veggies. Dwenjang jigae is good here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabelle Kwon
Food was very good and the waitresses were very nice too. I would go back to explore more menus!
Delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
best ssambap place around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How can they sell 1 crab for $50+ and 2 for $80+ this is fraud
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Walk into Kaya Garden and you’ll know right away: this isn’t just another Korean spot. It’s the kind of place where soy-marinated raw crab (ganjang-gejang) steals the show — briny, meaty, and so good you’ll be plotting your next visit before you’ve finished the first bite.
The menu reads like a love letter to tradition. Ssambap sets piled high with fresh greens, bubbling soybean paste stew, soft steamed egg, and rice that’s just right. Every dish feels generous, like the kitchen wants you to leave full, happy, and already loyal.
And here’s the kicker: Kaya Garden has been serving the community for over 25 years, perfecting recipes passed down through generations. That’s why the food tastes like home — even if you didn’t grow up in Korea.
✨ Why Kaya Garden hooks you:
Signature soy-marinated crab — bold, unforgettable, and worth the hype
Ssambap jeongsik — leafy wraps, spicy pork, and sides that keep coming
Friendly, family-run vibe — you feel cared for, even when it’s busy
Decades of tradition — flavors honed over time, not trends
This isn’t “just dinner.” It’s an experience you’ll crave again and again. Kaya Garden doesn’t try to be flashy — it just delivers food that makes you sit back, smile, and say, this is it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For anyone in Leonia (or driving through Bergen County), Kaya Garden is the stop you’ll brag about later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good for me
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The service was very disappointing. I asked for water and side dishes more than four times, but they only brought them out when I had almost finished eating. Then they even said, “You’ve already finished your meal — do you still need refills?” which was quite upsetting. I hope the staff can pay a bit more attention to basic service and customer requests.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
The food was disgusting, and the service was terrible!
I've been visiting this restaurant for over 10 years, and I continue to be very satisfied with the food. The dishes are consistently flavorful, and ssambap remains one of my favorites. However, every time I come, I can't help but have the same thought.
As a regular customer who dines here more than twice a month, I would expect at least a warm greeting. Yet, none of the staff acknowledge me with a smile when I walk in. The only person who consistently shows kindness is a Spanish staff member who handles the dishes—his warm smile is the one bright spot in the service.
When I order ssambap, there are times when the lettuce provided isn’t enough. But I hesitate to ask for more because the waitress often respond with angry face. It’s uncomfortable to make even a simple request.
I keep coming back because the food is excellent, but the lack of hospitality makes me question whether I should. I wonder if the staff are even aware of how their behavior affects the customer experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Good Ssam bob place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Such a cute cozy spot. The food was great very flavorful and fresh. We had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is subpar, had issues with sand and tiny rocks in the food, taste is mid at best and we will definitely not return.
Update: complained to the waitress on 10-08-2025 around 3:30pm she didn't care. Talk to her
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
The food here is really good. Not salty. Not too sweet. Just perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a review for the service only. I called them to find out if I need a reservation on Saturday. The auntie who picked up the phone was the rudest person I’ve ever talked to in any restaurant, in both Korea and the US. The call was literally 41 seconds and she cut me off 3 times in that 41 seconds. She obviously had zero interest in my business, and just can’t wait for me to hang up. The way she talked to a potential customer was worse than an average person responding to a beggar asking for changes in the street. That says a lot about their hospitality and management style.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Spicy pork ssambap jungsik is my favorite. Lots of fresh veggies. Dwenjang jigae is good here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very good and the waitresses were very nice too.
I would go back to explore more menus!
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