50 Best Korean Restaurants near South Hackensack

“Great experience was my first time at an 'unlimited' sushi like experience. Ambiance was calm and welcoming upon entering and while seated. Waiter gave us a appetizer and a separate sushi menu. On these you start marking which you want and how many. Everything from the udon soup to the special sushi rolls were amazing! Favorite was the only fried roll (which they should add more fried toll option). The concept made sense to me for about $35pp you get to get as many apps and 'entree' as you choose do keep in mind that the restaurant has a policy for excessive amount of left over food you will be up charged! So don't eat with your eyes and each person has to participate. Would love to go back and would recommend.“

“The service was very friendly and the Asian waitress and bartender were both very social, they were chatting with customers at the bar and even drinking shots with them, which was fun to witness. The sitting area is a bit cramped, and a few times I touched the hot bowl that the kimchi fried rice comes in, as well as got accidentally kicked by the customer seated next to me haha, so if possible, definitely call in advance and reserve a table seat for we were simply walk-ins. The clams were delightful and came in a tangy savory broth that my wife loved. The potato soojebi provided a nice mochi-like texture which helped balance the dish perfectly, so highly recommended! The LA Iberico pork galbi was good, but the texture was a bit tough for perhaps it was overcooked unfortunately. It definitely didn't melt in my mouth the way other diners had claimed, so perhaps that was a miss this time. I did appreciate our waitress offering to remake the dish for us and even though I opted to finish it as it, I still nonetheless appreciated the offer! The kimchi fried rice (dakgalbi kimchi-bap) was flavorful, but the chicken was dry despite it being dark meat, which also suggests that it was overcooked, which was another bummer. Nonetheless, I'm sure 8282 has a lot of potential for being amazing and although it was a partial miss for us this time around, I'm sure they'll continue to improve and do better next time! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:“

“Really interesting cuisine and experience. Cute and small joint serving Cajun Korean food with a lot of variety and inventiveness. The jambalaya was great with a lot of flavor and kick. The softshell crab sandwich I had was phenomenal -- just the right texture of fried crab and toppings with some pickled vegetables. Service was really kind and efficient.“

“Amazing experience . Great hospitality and amazing food“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at this cozy Korean spot, and I was immediately struck by its vibrant atmosphere. Despite being busy and crowded, it contributed positively to the overall experience, creating an energetic and authentic vibe.The restaurant boasts a compact menu, a refreshing change that made choosing what to eat a breeze, without the usual decision fatigue. A standout dish for me was the lotus salad – unfortunately, I didn’t snap a picture, but believe me, it’s a must-try. The salad was delightfully crispy, featuring a medley of flavors that danced on the palate.On the flip side, the pork cheek, while tantalizing in photos, fell short of expectations. It had a gamy taste that was off-putting, and the flavors, far from being bold, were disappointingly muted.The broth, however, was a high point. The beef broth was rich and flavorful, a real treat. We also tried the seafood baguette, which was a mixed bag. The bread, unfortunately, was not toasted, leaning towards the stale side, but the seafood filling itself was delicious.Dessert was another highlight – the sweet corn crème brûlée. It was an inventive take on a classic dessert, perfectly paired with white chocolate, making for a memorable end to our meal.Overall, this restaurant is a fantastic find. Despite a few hiccups, the quality of the dishes and the unique dining experience make it a place worth visiting.“

“My boyfriend and I visited here for some quick late night food and we arrived shortly before closing. The overall atmosphere was great and the decor was aesthetically pleasing. We ordered everything at once because the kitchen was closing and they still pacer out our meal. The service was impeccable and all of the food and dessert was amazing. (especially the cuttlefish) We will defend be back!“

“Came to Little Mad for a weekend dinner, made a reservation about 2-3 weeks ahead but the place was very spacious and had some empty tables so probably do not need a reservation. Personally I loved the decor of the place, very clean and simple, lots of wooden structures. Our server was very helpful, asked us if it was our first time here, recommended the right amount of food to get, and went over some of the alcohol list with us. There was a raspberry martini we got that was very delicious and has a pretty good kick to it. Food wise, very very delicious. Every course was surprise and I did not feel a single moment of dullness. We started with the yellowtail crudo in between the pear slices, the sauce was so amazing and went so perfectly with the fish and pear. We also got the beef carpaccio, it was delicious. Our mad hot plates were equally as amazing and our main course was probably the best. The galbi steak was to die for, so tender and juicy while the lobster fried rice was so full of flavor. This was one of the best Asian tapas places I've been to and would definitely come back, it was quite a bit pricier than I had expected though in the end so had to take away a star, but if you don't care about the price, this is the perfect place to have a great time with amazing food!“

“Loved our dinner. Sat at the counter and completely enjoyed the experience.“

“Great food drinks and service!“

“The flavors were sublime, I can see why so many chefs recommend it!“

“The FOOD is fabulous. Great flavor combinations, beautifully plated, unusual but tasty food, perfect portions. I loved everything we ordered.“

“Really beautiful space with lovely food and great service. I was expecting a bit more from the food tbh for the price (not sure what though because I have no real complaint but it wasn't spectacular other than the mixed fritter appetizer which was the best tempura I've ever had). All in all 4.5 stars.“

“The care and creative that’s put into each dish is superb. The pre-fix is an excellent deal. And it’s fam friendly even though the food is avant-garde in style. Nice service.“

“Great place, great Korean food.“

“Went for the steak omakase for a birthday dinner and the meal was a great experience. High quality meat, great uplifted versions of classic Korean food, and attentive service. Gaonnuri continues to be one of my favourite upscale Korean restaurants I want to bring people to for a good memory.“

“I love everything here!!!DDO Bar offers a unique and innovative dining experience with their omakaseI have Chef Studio Tasting, featuring 14 delectable courses for $135. The best Omakase amazing experience I ever have!!Moreover, Additionally, the restaurant's Yubu Tart Tasting, a 13-course menu priced at $75, is a delightful combination of Korean inari sushi with customizable toppings. This creative fusion of flavors and presentation makes DDO Bar a standout choice for those seeking an unforgettable culinary journey in New York City. Service was so amazing.“

“One of my favorite in k town. Suggestion: scallop, 2 pyungyang cold noodles and dry aged branzino for 2 people. Feel free to add a bowl of rice.Parking: Weekend is hard to find parking but weekdays are somewhat okay to find the spot near the restaurant.“

“Really good food, small interior but acoustics were such that we could all speak normally and hear each other. Variety of menu options. Only reason for 4 stars is we were informed that, despite being asked if we had any food allergies or dietary restrictions, there was no accommodation for any of the menu items. One in our party was vegan and the only menu option was brussel sprouts, despite many items being easily customized (no creme fraiche, no egg) to accommodate. It was quite disappointing. Overall would recommend if you have no dietary needs!“

“First time here, took train from Nj. A fun experience with meats being grilled at your table, everything was delicious, including the side dishes and condiments. Will definitely return!“

“osamil is a very nice place for dinner. uni bibimbap was delicious and mixed very well. beef tartare was also very yummy with strong taste of gochujang. skewers were good. beef rib was tougher than expected but the pork belly was so soft and the sauce was amazing.“

“A Korean restaurant I found by chance while traveling!The staff and owner are all very friendly and the food is so delicious!! After my first visit, I remembered the taste, so I visited again and ate it, and I think it tasted even better!!!!!Even after my trip, I will still think of Korean restaurants in New York!Thank you for the good food and good service :)“

“Absolutelly wonderful experience. Every single member of the staff is friendly, respectful and professional. The food is out of this planet, delicious, beautifully presented and served. The wine list is very interesting, diverse and extensive. 100% going back.“

“Gadamn this place is good. In order of enjoyment:1. Corn Dumplings2. Lobster Roll / Noodles4. Plantains5. Scallops6. TomatoesThey were all beautifully constructed, and tasty but man those corn dumplings were something else, and man those tomatoes are not really worth the money. I don't see how this is a Korean restaurant but ?“

“Should not have so much onions in the food. My lunch box comes with 2 pan cakes of suck. I hated them. It's just flour with lots of onions. Most Buddhists don't eat onions and scallions. Salad was fresh. Ambiance good. Quiet with no music.“

“liked the food here, pricey but good for sharing among 2-3 and the ingredients are pure and not overwhelming. got the mud fish stew which had a lot of boiled watercress, the unagi with onions and mushrooms, and the mung bean noodle with beef (noodle was bland, beef was salty). banchan came with the meal!“

“I came with a group of 5 for my birthday dinner, and we each ordered a hand roll set which were all so delish. We also ordered three entrees: spicy dalkgalbi, donkatsu, and beef short rib. They were all outstanding. I highly recommend coming here for a casual night out with friends or even a date night with your significant other.“

“Unforgettable meals and wines. Friendly smart service.“

“This place deserves more attention! I honestly found this spot on a whim omw back home but despite ordering takeout, the service and quality was great. Super friendly server/host and will definitely be back to dine-in. I got the 8” half bulgogi/half potato ? was v tasty and fresh. Everyone please go support this place! Thanks for the pear drink :D ?“

“The food was delicious , service and staff were so attentive and accommodating , conveniently located a few blocks from Time Square .It is definitely a must in your next visit to NY .“

“I liked the ordering with kiosk option where you could view pictures and customize your orders easily. I chose the Koba bowl. The portion size shocked me! My bowl looked like a mountain. It was satisfying to have that much food and a variety of stuff in only one bowl. Both food and service were amazing! With any order it also comes with a Korean snack of your choice.“

“CDG is crazy busy for a reason. The food is outstanding and service is superb. Don't let the wait scare you though. We purposely planned to go 1 to 1.5 hours before dinner to get on the waitlist. You get a text when your table is almost ready and have 10 minutes to make your way back once you get that notification. You can also download an app in which you can check to see how many parties are in front of you to give you a better estimate of the wait time. We decided to get the naengi eggplant rice ($9), bossam ($18.99), and perilla seed tofu stew ($18.99). We were also given banchan and each received a small bowl of housemade tofu. You can always request more orders of banchan! The eggplant rice is something that I've never had or seen elsewhere and is a dish that I highly recommend. The crispy bits are the best! The perilla seed tofu soup is also something that is unique. I LOVE perilla, but I didn't taste any shiso (which is what I expected). Instead, it was more of a nutty flavor, but still very flavorful and light. Staff were so friendly and nice. I asked to try the makgeolli because I didn't want to commit to a glass if I didn't like it, and they offered to provide samples of the ones I was interested in. You're also given complimentary cookies (yakgwa) at the end of the meal. Yakgwa is a deep-fried layered cookie doused in a honey-ginger syrup. We expected the little flower-shaped cookie to be crisp, but it was actually soft and chewy.“

“Shingane is a true hidden gem. If it wasn’t for a recommendation, we wouldn’t have thought to stop by for their delicious homemade kimbap/gimbap and unique “buns”.Mr. Shin and his wife were so hospitable, especially for a small snack shop. They complimented us on our chopstick work (because they often tell people to eat the kimbap with one bite), asked where we were from, and told us their story of coming to New York and creating special presses for their Statue of Liberty buns. The kimbap was special, for me it’s the fact that they come handmade and don’t sit premade in a case in the front. Because of that, the rice is warm, the sesame oil is fragrant, and the vegetables are soft and fresh. I’ll definitely recommend this place to friends passing through.“

“I would want to travel to NY again just because of this incredibly great meal at LOVE Korean BBQ!!!My first Korean BBQ and I wasn't disappointed. I also have a comparison to another Korean BBQ in NY and I have to say this one is incredibly great, from the quality of the food to the service and ambience. 100% recommendation!!!“

“We reserved a table here via Resy. It was pretty booked up far in advance, but I heard this place was good somewhere online. We loved ramen and Asian noodles so we were looking forward to this.We were bummed that our table was right next to the front door and the draft from people coming in and out of the front door was pretty chilly. We didn’t come super hungry and didn’t try any appetizers.I ordered the family Ranyum which our waiter said was his favorite. My boyfriend got the wagyu Ramyun.I loved the rich pork flavor of the family ramyun, lots of mushrooms, and the soy egg that I added was really tasty and unique.I tried the wagyu ramyun, it has a very strong beef flavor which my boyfriend liked a lot.We have not tried many ramyun dishes (mostly ramen and other Asian soups) but both the dishes we tried were some of the best noodles we’ve ever had.“

“I loved everything within my experience at HYUN! Service is excellent, food is excellent and the environment is awesome! I anticipate coming back as soon as possible.“

“This place was such a vibe! We got Ala carte chicken drumsticks because the bucket list seemed too much and we made sure to try all the different sauces and glaze. The gochujang glaze was amazing! Also highly recommend the cold perilla seed noodles - so light, refreshing & delicious.Service was friendly and attentive and we loved the ambience and decor of the place. So many high end soaps to wash your hands with at the start we were spoilt for choice!Highly recommend to visit at least once in NYC.“

“This food Court has Korean food for under $12. Everything is pre made. You can warm the food up in the microwave. There are tables to eat at. We got beef bulgogi , fish cake, kimbap and tokayi. It was a decent meal for the price“

“Loopy's is the best. Just finished some of their delicious Bibim Bop. The Apps are good too - Summer Rolls were crunchy and the shrimp fresh and fried dumplings were delish also. Definitely recommend, eaten here dozens of times and always consistently great.“

“I don’t have those fancy meal much but this is really fancy. I love the service and it’s impressive.Here for our anniversary dinner and it was really good. The service started with a nice greeting and the courtyard is nice peaceful.The meals are delicious and creative. Every dish have an explanation and it’s a little much. You would enjoy every meal. It’s not really my thing.“

“The kimchi and pickled radish tasted just like in Korea, and the bulgogi rice bowl, teriyaki rice bowl, and soba noodles were very delicious. It was also surprising that there were more local customers than Korean customers. Korean food seems to have become more popular now. I really liked the smiles of the staff. I think I'll come here at least once every two days while I'm in Manhattan. Of course, if I lived here, I would want to come every day. Since there are only a few tables, it may be difficult for groups to visit, but they allow about 3 people to sit at each table and arrange about 3-5 tables. Basically, it is more like a take-out store. There were 6 of us, 3 at each table, and we ate well. Highly recommended“

“Everything about this place is a 10/10. The workers, the food, the vibe and just everything. Food was amazing and came out so fresh it was sizzling on the table. The staff is just out of this world. I will definitely be coming back for them “

“One of the few AYCE KBBQ spots in the area. Even on a Friday afternoon, this place gets really busy to the point where you have to wait for a table. The price per person is relatively fair compared to other places but I feel like you get fewer options for the Lunch menu. Normally, I would prefer more options but this time I liked having fewer options since I ordered more of the same meats. Rice, side dishes, dipping sauces, and fresh lettuce are all included in the AYCE. Drinks are not.“

“Food is good but they raised their prices and it's only worthwhile if you can get them to actually bring the dishes you order. Sometimes we have difficulty getting orders in even when they're not that busy. Still, very solid place.“

“This Place Does Pork Belly RIGHT!Had an awesome time here! They specialize in Korean BBQ, but with a focus on pork belly, and let me tell you, it's next-level.The star of the show is definitely the 60-day aged pork belly. It's bursting with flavor, and you can really taste the difference! The meat quality in general is fantastic, and the staff is friendly and super fun. It's the perfect spot to grab some soju and pig out with friends.They even have their own beer brewed in Brooklyn. Definitely recommend trying it out if you're looking for something new. Overall, a great experience - highly recommend!“

“the gimbab was SO good!!! the gimban in the us usually have huge portion of rice and the meat is very little But here the meat inside was a LOT which I loved??also the spicy bulgogi(meat inside) tasted so good and the soy sauce marinated egg was cooked excellently and so good if you eat it with rice will go again to try other gimbab!!“

“I pass this place all the time and finally decided to order from there. I wish I had months ago. I got the Bulgogi Bowl and I'm not sure how something that simple is that tasty. The portion size was incredible and the flavor was top notch. I'll be back all the time.“

“My 1st time having Korean fried chicken. Been wanting to have it for a long time. Came across this gem and I'm a fan.Chicken is fried fresh to order so please be patient. I ordered the 5pc Golden original just so I can taste the overall flavor. Nicely fried to a crispy and juicy texture. The guy at the register Kim bought me over a side of their Secret Sauce to try it. Not too sweet or spicy but it's sticky. The 1st time having pickled daikon also. Very refreshing and a palate cleanser. Love it“

“For my birthday there was nothing more. I wanted them tasting menu from this fantastic place! From the disco ball in the bathroom to the amazing period of cocktails, you will leave here craving more!The best Caesar anything I’ve ever had, boneless chicken bites, which I thought were crazy, but I ate the whole thing! Honey butter, tater tots that were so melt in your mouth, decadent and delicious fighting my friend over the last bite! The toast is also next level!And of course, I would be remiss if I did not mention the famous burger! Juicy tender and delicious.. then not one but two desserts and they sang to me ! Best birthday ever“

“TLDR: Bom gets it right. While a bit of a splurge, it's the right balance of a celebratory meal that feels luxurious yet still refined. For a beef-centric meal, you won't have crazy meat sweats but you'll still feel like you got your money's worth.Tucked behind of Oiji Mi - I'm surprised it's taken me this long to write this review. For a tasting that's got beef top of mind, it's not overly beefy. In fact, the first several courses showcase the team's skill with seafood dishes.The starter plate with a crispy seaweed tartare bite, two caviar-esque tartlets, a marinated sashimi component. You might actually think this was a kaiseki/omakase meal if it were not the Frenchy elements.As you progress through the first parts of the meal, your proteins for the evening are showcased and are grilled table side as you make your way to the beef portion. A steamed-egg custard with crab, it almost tastes like a Cantonese dish. An abalone plate with wild rice, a ginger scallion fish with broth. You almost forget that this is a beef-themed tasting and then, that part arrives.Two pieces one with sea urchin roe and the other with caviar. So tender, salty, briny, perfect. Next a rice bowl with ikura, gamtae seaweed, marinated beef. Mix it up and enjoy. After a beef course with fermented veggies, then the wagyu which is served more French-ish. The final savory part was a tray with rice, crispy seaweed, soup, all different types of sauces to make miniature hand rolls if you will.The desserts were just as good as the savory part. Again, more of a special occasion kind of spot but it's a proper way to splurge.“

“Visited Jongro BBQ recently and it was a wonderful dinner outing. Started off with their Chicken BBQ, which was tender and well-marinated, not dry at all. The highlight for me was their marinated pork belly!! My favorite!! We also had the kimchi pancake. While many rave about it, I found it good but not extraordinary. It's well-flavored and a solid choice, though not as spicy or unique as I expected. Service was excellent; staff were attentive and helpful, especially since the restaurant was busy. They made sure our meats were cooked properly and our drinks were topped up. It's a bit noisy, but that adds to the fun group dining experience. Jongro BBQ is definitely a place I'd recommend for anyone craving authentic Korean BBQ!! One of the best I had!!“