41 Best Korean Restaurants near Newark

“Today I have a lunch in restaurant.
I placed an order of chicken wing with soy sauce based. Its taste is fantastic, little soy sauce burned smell and salty and sweet. It makes harmony. Asiantic small from burned soy sauced and crunchy skin, salty and sweet meat.
It is art.
But Room has no air conditioner.“

“I stumbled upon this hidden gem on a nice Sunday afternoon, after a nail date with my mom. The man who took care of us was superb! He was attentive, kind, and helpful when it came to questions about the menu.

I really enjoyed this meal. The Lychee Ade was so sweet, creamy, & refreshing. The KFC was fried to perfection, with an amazingly flavored sauce that paired with it. Lastly, the seafood boil!🤭, SPECTACULAR!!!!! The “Mad Sweet” sauce was something I never tried for a seafood boil. It was like having soy garlic sauce but with seafood. I’m still thinking about it now lol

I highly recommend this place if you’re in the area, and if not it’s worth the trip!!“

“Anáis is a great server I recommend her she is the best“

“I highly recommend this dining establishment for anyone seeking exceptional Korean cuisine at an affordable price. Recently, they lowered their prices to an impressive $30, making it a fantastic value for the quality of food offered. In my opinion, this is one of the best places in Staten Island for Korean dishes. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience, this is definitely the place to visit“

“Ondo was exceptional! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. While the layout and vibe of the restaurant are more casual than upscale, the quality of the food more than makes up for it.

Chef Brian Kim, the owner of Ondo, also created the Michelin-starred Oiji Mi in NYC—so it’s no surprise that this spot is just as impressive. Ondo offers a tasting menu that’s a more affordable yet equally delicious alternative to Oiji Mi. It’s a fantastic way to experience elevated Korean cuisine without the Michelin price tag.

Chef Brian also owns other restaurants, including Domo Domo, and Ondo is a wonderful addition to his portfolio. The restaurant is co-owned with his wife, who leads the pastry program, adding a sweet finishing touch to an already amazing meal. Definitely worth a visit!“

“Highly recommend! Food is delicious and portions are shareable depending on hunger level! Everything was nice and crispy! Ordered french fries, onion rings, and small orders of sweet and spicy wings (10), crispy chicken drumsticks (5) and hot and spicy boneless chicken (about 12 pieces or so). Will definitely be coming back!“

“the food was fantastic. the staff was super nice and friendly“

“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.“

“food, place and friendly staff“

“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.“

“Korean hotdogs!!!!
Bubble tea!!!!
Fried chicken!!!!
Korean sweet and spicy sauces!!!!

Every item listed tasted great.

Will try some Korean dishes over rice next time!
There is nowhere in the neighborhood with this type of food…. What a welcome surprise!“

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

“Located inside the food court of the HMart in Little Ferry, this establishment recently opened in March at the former site of Menya Sandaime, where I came for lunch as a first-timer. Katsune Donkatsu features different katsus (panko-breaded meats). Most of them are variants on pork, though they offered chicken and shrimp as well. Greeted by the staff, I decided on their Katsune Donkatsu (deep-fried pork accompanied by salad, pickled onions, and rice). Perfectly cooked all the way through, as all pork should be with no fat, and fried outside in definitely fresh oil to look and taste. This was home-made bread crumbs (panko) done to perfection with fresh ingredients. It was so crispy, juicy, delicious, and not greasy. I was impressed by the quality of the food. The price was very reasonable, as the order was enough for two meals. The staff was very friendly and served promptly. I can recommend this place.“

“Best Kimchi I've ever had. They have so much to choose from other than kimchi as well. Everything I've ever tried there has made me want to go back and get more. Love this place and love that they have a jar deposit as well so they are helping reduce waste.Overall excellent staff, great food, and well run business. What more could you ask for?“

“We went for the all in one box because it was easily enough for two. The honey soy flavored chicken was fresh, crispy and scrumptious. It paired well with the waffle, and the fresh pineapple and ripe tomatoes. The box comes with a heap of fries and a mozzarella stick. The milk teas are generously sized, and there are many other tasty looking permutations. The cashier offered us complimentary vegetable dumplings which had a light crispy fried skin and flavorful fillings; I only wish there were more of the dipping sauce 🤩So glad we stopped by for an impromptu date.“

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

“I love this place. It's my go to AYCE KBBQ. The food is delicious, the meats are fresh, and the staff are always friendly. The brisket, garlic cube steak, and cast iron steak are my favorite things to get. It's definitely worth indulging in.“

“Ondubu was an office lunch favorite. The food was always hot, crispy, and delicious. Staff was always very accommodating and always labeled food with names -- if you've ever ordered food for a big group of people you know that is an absolute life saver! Can't wait until I'm back in Rutherford so I can eat here again.“

“Delicious Hot Pot and/or Korean BBQ!“

“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…“

“It was soo amazing for my first time! The chicken was so crunchy and warm with the perfect amount of flavor. And the Tteobokki was also really good. I enjoyed itt. The employee was very kind and heart warming, like ur welcomed to the place. U get more than what u expect for the price, def worth it. Not to mention the foods are decorated so nicely and appetizing?“

“So I was looking forward to try real korean fried chicken in a while , my previous experiences weren’t great ( and then I came across this little hidden gem in the middle of nowhere!
The place itself is nothing fine dining or fancy , simple , clean and to the point but the fried chicken was yum ! The owner was very nice and we ordered dubboki and a whole fried chicken with a choice of sauces , I definitely would recommend it and come back !
One tiny thing , please next time serve the starter before the chicken because dubboki was a tiny bit colder than I hoped“

“I was passing through New Jersey on my way back to queens and wanted something quick and filling to grab on the drive. This is a well known Korean chicken spot where there’s a lot of restaurants back where I live in ny. I was looking through their menu and saw they had a lot of other dishes aside from only chicken so I decided to try their k-toowoomba grilled chicken pasta and it was sooooo good I wish I got a second one to save for later!!!?and I also got buldak chicken and it also sooo good too. When I went to pick up my order the workers were super nice and friendly and it was just a great pit spot. I would definitely come back to try more of their other menus. So basically overall my experience here is superb cause my tummy was full and happy!!“

“Sushi Koshi is my absolute favorite sushi spot! The food is always amazing fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I find myself coming back all the time. The staff are super friendly, and the owner is wonderful too. We had such an amazing experience.“

“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“

“My review is based on the one dish I tried which was #17 Ojinguh Dolsotbap. My first bite was the edge of the fried egg. It was delightfully crispy and infused with plenty of wok hei ❤️. The squid was tender and fresh, not overly chewy. The dish overall was packed with flavor and the spiciness was just right. U chun surpassed my expectations for a small stall inside of H-mart.“

“Can’t believe I haven’t tried their new spot before but this location is def the new and improved bunsik nara! This spot is so spacious, high ceilings, modern looking too

Would most likely come here for the street food tho cuz you can get the others at other places for wayyy better

Here’s what we got:
- combo E with the galbi and side of tofu soup 3.5/5: the price to portion ratio was a little disappointing because it looks similar to the BCD combo but for less and taste 100% better from galbi to tofu soup

- combo C with the fried chicken that comes with the side of cream spaghetti and fried rice 5/5: hands down reco getting this!! The chicken was tender and the portion was soooo generous

- gamjatang 2/5: so we asked the waitress what she would reco, either the gamjatang or kimchi fried rice and she said this over that so we decided to try it since it’s on the limited time menu and the portion size is indeed very generous but the soup was very disappointing, the broth was also mediocre. For Gamjatang we love “to sokchon” or “busan gukbap”

- tuna kimbap 3/5: portion size was amazing for this but not a big fan of the tuna and could be more spicy

We would come back to try the other street food items like the jjambong and fried rice tho!“

“We enjoyed every bite!! The spicy wings were 10/10. Not very spicy but a fantastic flavor. The japche with pork was delicious. And the gimbop with spicy tuna was great. It wasn’t crowded and it was affordable compared to these crazy prices nowadays. This was a WIN 👏“

“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“

“Sang's kitchen offers dine in meal and to-go bento boxes. They also have bottle drinks. I usually get takoyaki and bulgogi rice bento. Love the flavorful and the portion. Great for next day lunch.

It's located inside food court so many tables and places to sit. It gets crowded during lunch time.

The staff is always nice and friendly. Quick line to pay and out on the way.“

“Inside the Hackensack Hmart is a food court. And inside that food court is this humble little food stall, where I go whenever the craving for a bowl of Korean black bean noodles hits. Jjajangmyun is a popular Korean-Chinese dish made from black bean paste, meat, and diced vegetables. When I'm suddenly fixin' for that slurpy bowl of saucy noodles, this is where I come.

Why? Because it's close to my commute, it's quick and casual, reasonably priced, and consistently good. As an added bonus, there are lots of other offerings in the food court in case my eating mate didn't want to eat the same thing.

Ordering is simple. Go to the counter, place your order, and they'll give you a receipt with a number. If you find seats nearby, there's a little screen at the stall that tells you when your order is ready for pickup. If you end up sitting far away, don't fret. There's an automated loudspeaker that clearly calls out stalls and ready order numbers.

My go-to order here is (of course) the jjajangyun. The menu offers a small variety - regular (with meat and veggies), uni, and spicy. Spice lovers, you're going to love the spicy jjajangmyun (#4 on the menu). The jjajang sauce is also delicious on rice, and I've loved the shrimp fried rice with it.

Serving sizes are decent, and it comes with the tiniest cup of yellow pickled radishes (a standard condiment for this dish).“

“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!“

“My husband and I stopped in on our way to an event in the area based on reviews. It's a very small place with no indoor seating. However the service was friendly and quick and the chicken bao was very good. If we are ever back in the area, I would try more items from their menu.“

“Tasty and fresh food, unique delisious salads, prices are reasonable, aiming to please. Parking is easy- big help. Overall whole experience is enjoyable. Highly recommended for casual dining and parties as well. Definitely is going back!!! “

“I am from out of town and have made it a tradition to get the Bimbim Bowl the day I fly in. It’s packed with veggies, flavor, and I always add a little extra protein. It tastes so good and doesn’t feel greasy like other places. The restaurant is cute with fun games and the people are friendly.“

“I have come to Itto’s for years. I love their sushi. I have never have a negative experience here. Andy did a great job tonight and was very friendly. I’m a sucker for the fried rolls and have never seen the coconut shrimp rolls in other places. I love their Groupons and specials.“

“I absolutely love this place. I have a very bad case of long covid since October 2021 where almost everything smells and tastes rotten or sickly sweet. I am able to eat the hot pot miso ramen soup with a lot of different vegetables, and I can have the chocolate cake/cupcakes. So delicious! I can also eat the white rice and the grilled pineapples. Before finding out that I can have all of this, I was losing a massive amount of weight, thank God for the few things that I can have here, I’m able to maintain my weight now. I just tend to go a bit crazy with what I can eat because I’m so hungry from not really eating the other days. The workers are amazing. The manager, Justin is really nice and very funny. The owner Darin is also very nice. Love the atmosphere and the music, I still can’t eat the other things and the smells from the other foods still bother me but I deal with it just so I can eat what I’m actually enjoying there. Thanks kpot for being the first restaurant where I’m actually eating some things that I can enjoy. Highly recommend this place, especially this location. Twenty stars“

“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!“

“The food is always amazing and the staff there is always friendly and nice. We’ve gone there 3x already and plan to go back more. My son wants to go there for his bday next Jan so he can invite friends lol“

“Had plant- based and beef sausage corn dogs. Excellent. Really tasty. Highly recommend.“

“Dorothy is the best…. Great tasting chicken… get the shrimp dumplings…“