35 Best Korean Restaurants near Newark

“I just moved a block away and decided to try this place out since it's so close. The first experience was pretty good. I ordered the spicy pork bulgogi Bowl and it was a lot more than I thought I would get. So that makes the price even better than what I thought it was. I definitely recommend this place I would go back and possibly order for takeout often since it's on my way home.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“this AYCE KBBQ spot is now part of my family’s rotation. the meat is always good and we love that they’re adding new items to the menu. we always get the cube steak, cast iron steak, pork belly and pork jowl. the staff cooks and cuts the meat for you and are attentive so that nothing burns. they also have some great sides like the beef soup, crab soup (must try if you like crab) and popcorn chicken. great spot to up your protein intake.“

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

“As a new resident to the neighborhood, this place gives me a little piece of home cooking. Good kimchi is hard to find, and most are poor imitations. Kate’s Kimchi is one of the best I’ve tried in a long time, and having it so close is brilliant. I’ve tried their Bibimbap and the Dubu Bokkum—both fantastic. If you’re like me and miss home cooking, but find it a hassle to drive into the city or to Queens, Kate’s Kitchen is a time saver. What a gem! Highly recommended. I just hope this place doesn’t get too popular.“

“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.“

“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 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.“

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

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

“food, place and friendly staff“

“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.“

“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 -“

“It’s pretty awesome to devour unexpected high quality of donkatsu (pork cutlets) in a food court setting.

There’s only one other restaurant that makes better or similar donkatsu in NJ. That would be Katsune in Fort Lee. Katsune simply knows how to fry cutlets crispy without being greasy. While maintaining the juicy and savory protein inside the fried bread crumbs.

I highly recommend Katsune Donkatsu if you are visiting Little Ferry Hmart and looking something to eat.“

“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.“

“The food was delicious. It was a super cute little environment. We went there for my friends birthday. They gave her a dessert for free. I got a dancing eel roll. It was $16 and I was full so I was happy with it. I had so much fun and it was so so yummy“

“I order online delivery service it was a little late but the beautiful delivery lady was kind and apologized .The food was tasty. I am a big fan of Korean food. I will certainly order again- The kimchi fried rice with egg was delish!! & the bulgogi bowl with extra Galbi was yummy what a treat. Matcha very good.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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…“

“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!“

“Ordered from Uber Eats. The driver mistakenly picked up someone else's order, but they responded promptly to my call and actively tried to fix the issue. The service was excellent, and the quality of their chicken has greatly improved compared to last time. Strongly recommend!“

“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“

“Great food for the price. We got the Bulgogi kimchi tofu stew, the spicy pork Shoulder, and the spicy garlic stir fry ramen with Bulgogi. The complimentary kimchi is also very tasty. Service was amazing. I would definitely come again. I would love to see them add an option for purple rice and barley tea!“

“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“

“We had such a fun time at Caravan Restaurant last night! The food was so delicious I was already thinking about my next visit before I even finished eating. The warm, cozy atmosphere made everything feel extra relaxing and welcoming.
And the karaoke was the cherry on top — nothing like hearing people sing their hearts out to make the night even more entertaining. Whether you want to sing or just laugh and enjoy, it adds a great touch.
Great food, great vibes, and great fun. We’ll definitely be back soon!“

“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“

“Come famished, leave full!
One of the best all you can eat sushi spots around. My friends absolutely love the sushi, and I appreciate that they have plenty of delicious vegetable sushi options for me. They also offer a great selection of hot appetizers, which is always a plus.
The only challenge? Having to choose between fried Oreos and ice cream which is a seriously tough decision! I do wish they allowed at least two desserts per person. Also, it would be great if they added a simple rice option to the menu.
Overall, I highly recommend it. Always a great experience! 🍣✨“

“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).“

“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!“