Always hand rolled and always delicious. My go-to’s are the eel, spicy crab, and spicy tuna kimbap. If you’re in ktown make sure you don’t miss it because the store front is so tiny! No sit down, but it’s perfect for lunch and takeout.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caleb M.
Not for me. Think I had wanted a slightly sweeter, saltier bulgogi to offset the other more subtle ingredients. Perhaps a fattier cut could have also helped, but I understand that it's meant to be a light fare.
Elena Y.
I'm often a fan of hole in the wall discoveries w/very limited menus. Usually it means that the proprietor got one thing right and is focused on delivering that one thing masterfully. E-mo makes kimbab to order and is definitely a hole in a wall. There are no seats and barely enough standing room inside. Sadly the kimbab that I ordered was not a stand out in anyway. It was fine. Slightly more flavorful than the grab and go options at Woorijip a few doors down, but costs $2-$5 more. If you have 15-20 to spare then go across the street to Food Gallery 32. Also I want to mention that E-mo is cash only.
Wendell T.
Very fresh, made to order, rice is warm. Very worthwhile. Never eat prepackaged supermarket kimbap again.
Elisabet Thompson
Super cute restaurant- it is walk up and cash only. Kimbap is made fresh to order and so delicious! Highly recommend.Kid-friendliness: No utensils needed! Popular Korean snack for kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Kimbab, Spam Kimbob
Cindy Durand
The kimbap/gimbap is really good and filling. There is no seating; you take your items to go.
A small hole in the wall place in K-town that sells kimbap (Korean rolled sushi). They are cash only! I ordered the spicy tuna kimbap and the bulgogi kimbap for my husband. It totaled to $22. Price wise- I thought it was a bit on the expensive side, but I understand that rent is probably high here, as opposed to in Queens. Taste -wise- it was not bad, but not someplace I would come to order kimbap again. Since I've tried kimbap from many places in Queens, the kimbap at EMO was subpar. Lastly, I ordered the spicy tuna kimbap but was given the regular tuna kimbap instead. By the time I went to eat it, I was already on the way to uptown and was far to go back and mention it to the store.
Lauren
My favorite Kimbap!!! Delicious and so authentic. Open forever please:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jinshan C.
Kimbab got a nice flavor and spice to it. This is a quick to go spot for Kimbab. The spicy tuna is $11 and there is no charge of tax.
Daniel H.
Hard to review because for most folks who didn't grow up eating kimbab, there's no point of reference so it's all whatever.Pros: It's the only legit kimbab place in the area.Cons: It's not that good. Price is high for what it is. Cash only.
I come here for the vegetable and mushroom kimbaps on the reg when I'm running around the city with not much time. This is the hole in the wall shop that has weathered the pandemic and with good reason. The ingredients are consistently fresh and for under $10 you can get your money's worth of a homemade roll that is just *chef's kiss.* A great respite if you want a break from oily takeout foods while not sacrificing taste. Just make sure you bring cash because it's cash only. Lots of ATM's nearby if not. There is often a line whenever I go, but they prepare the rolls quickly so the wait is minimal. Worth the trek. Try it once and see if you'll be converted.
Lily F.
All I have to say is this spot has the BEST kimbap in all of New York. It is so delicious, so fresh, and cheap. This tiny shop can be deceiving because of its size but the taste of the Kimbap definitely shows it's worth.
Rachel LeClaire
Delicious, quick, and a great price! This is a wonderful spot for an on the go bite in K-Town
mariko tanaka
I tried vegetable Kimbap but it didn’t taste good.
sharon
Love this place! The kimbap is so delicious. It's convenient and fair price. The elderly couple is super sweet and they hand make the rolls right there in front of you when you order. Everything taste super fresh and home made because it is!Not a sit down resturant. Just order at counter and take to go.
Always hand rolled and always delicious. My go-to’s are the eel, spicy crab, and spicy tuna kimbap. If you’re in ktown make sure you don’t miss it because the store front is so tiny! No sit down, but it’s perfect for lunch and takeout.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not for me. Think I had wanted a slightly sweeter, saltier bulgogi to offset the other more subtle ingredients. Perhaps a fattier cut could have also helped, but I understand that it's meant to be a light fare.
I'm often a fan of hole in the wall discoveries w/very limited menus. Usually it means that the proprietor got one thing right and is focused on delivering that one thing masterfully. E-mo makes kimbab to order and is definitely a hole in a wall. There are no seats and barely enough standing room inside. Sadly the kimbab that I ordered was not a stand out in anyway. It was fine. Slightly more flavorful than the grab and go options at Woorijip a few doors down, but costs $2-$5 more. If you have 15-20 to spare then go across the street to Food Gallery 32. Also I want to mention that E-mo is cash only.
Very fresh, made to order, rice is warm. Very worthwhile. Never eat prepackaged supermarket kimbap again.
Super cute restaurant- it is walk up and cash only. Kimbap is made fresh to order and so delicious! Highly recommend.Kid-friendliness: No utensils needed! Popular Korean snack for kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Kimbab, Spam Kimbob
The kimbap/gimbap is really good and filling. There is no seating; you take your items to go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spam Kimbob, Spicy Crab Salad Kimbob
A small hole in the wall place in K-town that sells kimbap (Korean rolled sushi). They are cash only! I ordered the spicy tuna kimbap and the bulgogi kimbap for my husband. It totaled to $22. Price wise- I thought it was a bit on the expensive side, but I understand that rent is probably high here, as opposed to in Queens. Taste -wise- it was not bad, but not someplace I would come to order kimbap again. Since I've tried kimbap from many places in Queens, the kimbap at EMO was subpar. Lastly, I ordered the spicy tuna kimbap but was given the regular tuna kimbap instead. By the time I went to eat it, I was already on the way to uptown and was far to go back and mention it to the store.
My favorite Kimbap!!! Delicious and so authentic. Open forever please:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimbab got a nice flavor and spice to it. This is a quick to go spot for Kimbab. The spicy tuna is $11 and there is no charge of tax.
Hard to review because for most folks who didn't grow up eating kimbab, there's no point of reference so it's all whatever.Pros: It's the only legit kimbab place in the area.Cons: It's not that good. Price is high for what it is. Cash only.
Restaurantji Recommends
I come here for the vegetable and mushroom kimbaps on the reg when I'm running around the city with not much time. This is the hole in the wall shop that has weathered the pandemic and with good reason. The ingredients are consistently fresh and for under $10 you can get your money's worth of a homemade roll that is just *chef's kiss.* A great respite if you want a break from oily takeout foods while not sacrificing taste. Just make sure you bring cash because it's cash only. Lots of ATM's nearby if not. There is often a line whenever I go, but they prepare the rolls quickly so the wait is minimal. Worth the trek. Try it once and see if you'll be converted.
All I have to say is this spot has the BEST kimbap in all of New York. It is so delicious, so fresh, and cheap. This tiny shop can be deceiving because of its size but the taste of the Kimbap definitely shows it's worth.
Delicious, quick, and a great price! This is a wonderful spot for an on the go bite in K-Town
I tried vegetable Kimbap but it didn’t taste good.
Love this place! The kimbap is so delicious. It's convenient and fair price. The elderly couple is super sweet and they hand make the rolls right there in front of you when you order. Everything taste super fresh and home made because it is!Not a sit down resturant. Just order at counter and take to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5