Meat is not tender, soup lacks flavor even if you add salt and pepper. Seafood pancake is so oily and not crispy. I prefer Daesung and Naju
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kristen Lee
Amazing seullungtang!! Deep brothy flavor! Very tender and flavorful bossam, too. Very enjoyable low key environment typical of a more traditional Korean establishment.
Benjamin L
For a local (family-run) Korean spot in flushing for ox-tail bone soup, this is great. Located in a plaza next to Paris baguettes, and H-mart. Great for a pre-grocery shop lunch.The food was well seasoned without being too salty. The soup was rich in flavor and the pork was also well prepared. The mung bean pancake is also a must try! One slice is more than enough per person. Kimchi was also slightly more fermented which added a nice kick (not spicy kick) to the other items we had. Definitely going back to try something else next time!The staff were friendly, and bathroom was clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seolleongtang, Ox Tail Soup
Eric C.
HIDDEN GEM! I recently discovered Gahwa, a hole in the wall with amazing authentic comfort Korean food. Their kimchi is perfectly sour, spicy, with a satisfying crunch. the Seolleongtang was creamy and savory. You season it yourself so the soup is seasoned to your taste and preference. The japchae was delicious, and this says a lot. I normally don't gravitate towards ordering japchae but I'm really glad I did! It was flavorful and truly seasoned perfectly. The seafood pancake felt home-cooked in the nicest way possible, similar to the masterpiece of a well seasoned granny. It was more flavorful than crispy and while I've had better, it was still a very solid dish. The service was also very good. Our tea and kimchi got refilled constantly. Authentic flavors, fair prices - definitely worth seeking out!
Amy J.
AN ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM!! Gahwa is definitely a sparkling hidden gem here in Flushing, offering both authentic, top quality food with great service! I came here in a group of four and we shared 2 sul long tangs, a Japchae, and pa jun. The food portion sizes are really good, the pancake was huge, buttery, stuffed with seafood and crispy on the exterior. The japchae was packed with flavor, noodles were perfectly cooked and glistening. The soup was creamy, comforting and had so much depth. And definitely the best kimchi I've had in a while. The rice with soup combo has me turning at night. The interior of the restaurant felt really comforting and cozy, warm and inviting. But to tell you the truth the food was so good, I didn't pay any attention to anything else around me. While I've read mixed reviews about the service, my personal experience was pleasant. The staff I felt was extremely attentive to our needs, filled our teas, kimchi and were overall very welcoming! This was actually my first time trying sul long tang and it was a great experience. The broth especially was so creamy yet savory, the aftertaste was so comforting and while we only ordered 3 dishes here, it feels like you can't go wrong ordering any dish here. I have nothing but high praises for this restaurant and I'm excited to be back! TLDR; Amazing food, cozy interior, good service, decently priced, good portion sizes
Ricksonkimura
The food is decent but nothing spectacular. Not the best if you want to fill up but a decent spot if you're looking for a light meal that won't break the
Service is a little bare bones but the food is so so good. Get their Dogani muchim or seasoned ox knee salad, and various soups. You can buy their scrumptious Kimchi to go (way better than Hmart Kimchi)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seolleongtang, Oxtail Bone Broth with Thin Noodles
SD Hu
Food tastes pretty awful and plain. And their cost is very expensive.
This is the place you go to for food and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you're at home. The service was quick, and the staff was very warm and friendly. I was craving clean food, and my boyfriend brought me here for the ox bone soup. I love how the ox bone soup came with scallions on the side, so you can add as much as you want. (I dumped all the scallions in.) You can add as much salt and pepper as you desire as well. My boyfriend also asked for red pepper paste, since I wanted a little bit of spice, which the staff very kindly brought us. Of course, the flavor was absolutely amazing. The soup came with a good portion of meat. I would say I wish the soup came with more rice noodles as well, but with the bowl of rice of the side, do I really wish for more carbs? Eaten with the bossam, it makes you feel like you've had a well-balanced, healthy meal. The meat was perfect, and the kimchi and everything else paired with it created the perfect mix of flavors. It was my first time trying ox bone soup and bossam, and I can picture myself craving these dishes after a night out drinking or after I ever have too much fast food. The food was so good, my mind went blank with contentment. P.S. You also get complimentary warm tea and side dishes.
Jack H.
Service was quick and most attentive. Food is always fresh and delicious you will always get quality food made with quality ingredients. Took my Taiwanese gf here to show off my Korean and she loved it. (The food I mean) Also the staff speaks Chinese here as well which impressed me and my gf. Ambiance is great super nice and very family friendly
Alice K
Great bone broth soup to have when it's a cold or rainy day. Side dishes are simple but good. Kimchi is really good. Even with the C rating this place is busy. Staff is friendly and efficient. Minus the two stars because both myself and fiancé didn't feel well afterwards but we would probably still go back because it's good. Also dumplings were great. Ordered it steamed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linh V.
Family style Korean , can get crowded on Sunday lunch time. Delicious kimchee, we had to ask for second round. They are famous for Gomtang so we have try that, Ox gomtang and hot stone bibimbap. The oxtail bone soup is normally served bland and it is up to the customer to season it to their liking. We add rice, salt, kimchee into the soup and it tastes amazing , the milky soup base is rich yet elegant in flavor.
Fuang C.
Casual Korean spot I found on tiktok for their bone soup. It was pretty empty when we arrived, we were seated immediately and service was quick. We ordered two bone soups (A1, A2) and another soup (A9) as well as seafood pancake. The soups came unseasoned and you have to season yourself with salt and pepper. They also provide green onions and cabbage to put into your soup. I liked how light the soup was but still it was very white and creamy from the ox bone. A9 (I forgot the name) was very flavorful and delicious if you're feeling something less light. The seafood pancake was pretty standard to mediocre, nothing special. I wish it was more crispy. The part we didn't like much was the lack of side dishes. There was also one dish of kimchi which was delicious but we would've liked more variety. But hey, it's more of a no frills place. I heard the bibimbap is pretty good so that's worth a try.
It's okay to have a quick drink and a meal.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: 보쌈
Meat is not tender, soup lacks flavor even if you add salt and pepper. Seafood pancake is so oily and not crispy. I prefer Daesung and Naju
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing seullungtang!! Deep brothy flavor! Very tender and flavorful bossam, too. Very enjoyable low key environment typical of a more traditional Korean establishment.
For a local (family-run) Korean spot in flushing for ox-tail bone soup, this is great. Located in a plaza next to Paris baguettes, and H-mart. Great for a pre-grocery shop lunch.The food was well seasoned without being too salty. The soup was rich in flavor and the pork was also well prepared. The mung bean pancake is also a must try! One slice is more than enough per person. Kimchi was also slightly more fermented which added a nice kick (not spicy kick) to the other items we had. Definitely going back to try something else next time!The staff were friendly, and bathroom was clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seolleongtang, Ox Tail Soup
HIDDEN GEM! I recently discovered Gahwa, a hole in the wall with amazing authentic comfort Korean food. Their kimchi is perfectly sour, spicy, with a satisfying crunch. the Seolleongtang was creamy and savory. You season it yourself so the soup is seasoned to your taste and preference. The japchae was delicious, and this says a lot. I normally don't gravitate towards ordering japchae but I'm really glad I did! It was flavorful and truly seasoned perfectly. The seafood pancake felt home-cooked in the nicest way possible, similar to the masterpiece of a well seasoned granny. It was more flavorful than crispy and while I've had better, it was still a very solid dish. The service was also very good. Our tea and kimchi got refilled constantly. Authentic flavors, fair prices - definitely worth seeking out!
AN ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM!! Gahwa is definitely a sparkling hidden gem here in Flushing, offering both authentic, top quality food with great service! I came here in a group of four and we shared 2 sul long tangs, a Japchae, and pa jun. The food portion sizes are really good, the pancake was huge, buttery, stuffed with seafood and crispy on the exterior. The japchae was packed with flavor, noodles were perfectly cooked and glistening. The soup was creamy, comforting and had so much depth. And definitely the best kimchi I've had in a while. The rice with soup combo has me turning at night. The interior of the restaurant felt really comforting and cozy, warm and inviting. But to tell you the truth the food was so good, I didn't pay any attention to anything else around me. While I've read mixed reviews about the service, my personal experience was pleasant. The staff I felt was extremely attentive to our needs, filled our teas, kimchi and were overall very welcoming! This was actually my first time trying sul long tang and it was a great experience. The broth especially was so creamy yet savory, the aftertaste was so comforting and while we only ordered 3 dishes here, it feels like you can't go wrong ordering any dish here. I have nothing but high praises for this restaurant and I'm excited to be back! TLDR; Amazing food, cozy interior, good service, decently priced, good portion sizes
The food is decent but nothing spectacular. Not the best if you want to fill up but a decent spot if you're looking for a light meal that won't break the
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pancake, Ox Tail Soup, Bowl of Rice, Kkakdugi
never
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Bulgogi
Service is a little bare bones but the food is so so good. Get their Dogani muchim or seasoned ox knee salad, and various soups. You can buy their scrumptious Kimchi to go (way better than Hmart Kimchi)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seolleongtang, Oxtail Bone Broth with Thin Noodles
Food tastes pretty awful and plain. And their cost is very expensive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the place you go to for food and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you're at home. The service was quick, and the staff was very warm and friendly. I was craving clean food, and my boyfriend brought me here for the ox bone soup. I love how the ox bone soup came with scallions on the side, so you can add as much as you want. (I dumped all the scallions in.) You can add as much salt and pepper as you desire as well. My boyfriend also asked for red pepper paste, since I wanted a little bit of spice, which the staff very kindly brought us. Of course, the flavor was absolutely amazing. The soup came with a good portion of meat. I would say I wish the soup came with more rice noodles as well, but with the bowl of rice of the side, do I really wish for more carbs? Eaten with the bossam, it makes you feel like you've had a well-balanced, healthy meal. The meat was perfect, and the kimchi and everything else paired with it created the perfect mix of flavors. It was my first time trying ox bone soup and bossam, and I can picture myself craving these dishes after a night out drinking or after I ever have too much fast food. The food was so good, my mind went blank with contentment. P.S. You also get complimentary warm tea and side dishes.
Service was quick and most attentive. Food is always fresh and delicious you will always get quality food made with quality ingredients. Took my Taiwanese gf here to show off my Korean and she loved it. (The food I mean) Also the staff speaks Chinese here as well which impressed me and my gf. Ambiance is great super nice and very family friendly
Great bone broth soup to have when it's a cold or rainy day. Side dishes are simple but good. Kimchi is really good. Even with the C rating this place is busy. Staff is friendly and efficient. Minus the two stars because both myself and fiancé didn't feel well afterwards but we would probably still go back because it's good. Also dumplings were great. Ordered it steamed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Family style Korean , can get crowded on Sunday lunch time. Delicious kimchee, we had to ask for second round. They are famous for Gomtang so we have try that, Ox gomtang and hot stone bibimbap. The oxtail bone soup is normally served bland and it is up to the customer to season it to their liking. We add rice, salt, kimchee into the soup and it tastes amazing , the milky soup base is rich yet elegant in flavor.
Casual Korean spot I found on tiktok for their bone soup. It was pretty empty when we arrived, we were seated immediately and service was quick. We ordered two bone soups (A1, A2) and another soup (A9) as well as seafood pancake. The soups came unseasoned and you have to season yourself with salt and pepper. They also provide green onions and cabbage to put into your soup. I liked how light the soup was but still it was very white and creamy from the ox bone. A9 (I forgot the name) was very flavorful and delicious if you're feeling something less light. The seafood pancake was pretty standard to mediocre, nothing special. I wish it was more crispy. The part we didn't like much was the lack of side dishes. There was also one dish of kimchi which was delicious but we would've liked more variety. But hey, it's more of a no frills place. I heard the bibimbap is pretty good so that's worth a try.