41 Best Korean Restaurants in Queens

“Really good food. Unique service and prices are the best. I totally recommend if you want a real Korean bbq. I travel from Connecticut to flushing NY totally worth it.“

“The food was great. Ended up here last minute, couldn’t find anywhere open and this place didn’t disappoint. I would eat here again the chef knows his flavors not heavy on anything just perfectly seasoned. Also I have to mention, was confused why no one would come to the table but there is a button on the table that’s labeled press for staff, it should say press to order“

“Korean marinated crabs, shrimp, abalone and other more tradition dishes as well as a seafood tower. The bagged drinks were good, but preferred the simple sweet rice drink. The place is packed and smells great, but pretty loud. Gloves are provided to handle the marinated items, also ordered pork stew, rice chirashi and pancakes. Ok service, a bit lagging to get the bill and pay.“

“Delicious food! Great addition to forest hills. Friendly staff“

“It was an amazing experience where you really felt the intentionality behind the food and the knowledge from Chef Kim. It's not often where you get to have a Michelin meal that satisfies both your intellectual and physical hunger. It was great having an intimate experience, being able to ask questions and learn about traditional Korean cooking and fermentation methods. You'll definitely leave healthier than when you came in 😁.“

“Ordered takeout from Don Chicken on Northern Blvd and went for the Spicy Soy Garlic Chicken and it did not disappoint. The pieces were pretty big, juicy inside, and had that trademark Korean fried chicken crunch: thin, shatter-crispy, never greasy. The soy garlic glaze was spot on savory, garlicky, with just enough kick to keep me reaching for another bite.

I also tried the Sweet & Spicy flavor not bad at all, just leaned sweeter than what I usually like.

What I really appreciate is how Korean fried chicken is different from the fried chicken most of us grew up with. Instead of a thick, heavy batter, it’s double-fried a method that actually came about in Korea in the 1960s and 70s when fried chicken started getting popular alongside beer (“chimaek,” short for chicken + maekju/beer, is now a whole culture). That double fry gives you the crunch without the grease, and the sauces like this soy garlic add layered flavor instead of just salt and breading.

For takeout, it traveled well too the chicken stayed crisp even by the time I got home, which tells you they’re doing it right. Generous portions, bold flavor, and that authentic K-fried crispness make the spicy soy garlic the clear winner for me.“

“Great food. Large portions!“

“Fairly new KBBQ spot that specializes in grilled duck. The meat is super fresh and all the side dishes are really tasty, as well as the Makguksu. They are a little understaffed so service is not the quickest but it seems like they just opened so they'll figure it out. Give it a try - Duck BBQ is the holy grail of KBBQ there is no going back!“

“This is my go to place, food is excellent, I tried multiple things on the menu and they're all great. I mostly do take out. I would love to eat in but this place is like a hole in the wall small. Place itself is very clean, cute and cozy, it just that it is really small so there are like maybe 3 tables, so you would have to be lucky to walk in when it's slow so you can get a table.“

“staff is friendly and the dogs are incredible! highly recommend the flaming hot cheeto“

“Stopped by Jackson Heights, it was delicious & well worth the Q70 bus ride & walk from LGA & back. ���“

“Fresh chicken cute and cozy spot in Williamsburg and everything is so good 10/10 would recommend“

“The best pizza ever! the customer service is amazing! ❤️ Been there a lot of times!“

“Food was very good! Portions were bigger than expected. The dumplings had thin wrappers and a crispy crunch. I very much enjoyed them. The Bimbimbap was flavorful. The Burger Steaks were a bit sweet which was unexpected, but yummy. The cold pasta salad was very refreshing, slightly sweet and had a good balance of all the flavors and veggies. I'm not a fan of cold macaroni salad, but this one was so tasty. The fish cake had a nice soy sauce brine. I have never had a fish cake with that depth of flavor in it. The kimchi had a good crunch. All of the foods balanced each other out and I left with a satisfied palate.

The restaurant plays soft music and it felt very much relaxing. Service was very good. They were very kind and had great smiles. They were very sweet. Made me feel welcomed. I'd come back here and try more foods!“

“A little hole-in-the wall Korean joint near the 7 train/LIRR stop in Woodside Queens. I stop there a couple of times a week after work to pickup dinner. There aren’t any sit-down tables, but the food more than makes up for it. The classic Korean dishes are delicious and satisfying. I love how generous they are with the veggies. Everything is fresh and homemade. The people here are always so kind and welcoming too. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic, no-frills, tasty Korean food!“

“KAL Korean Food in Astoria is a great spot if you’re looking for solid Korean food at a really good value. They have a lunch special before 4 p.m. that’s only $15, which is honestly hard to beat for the amount of food you get. The portion sizes are very large, so you definitely won’t leave hungry.

We tried the tofu appetizer and it was surprisingly crunchy on the outside and very flavorful easily a standout. Everything came out fresh and satisfying. Overall, this is a spot I’d highly recommend, especially for lunch if you’re in the area.“

“GOD. I love going here.. whenever I crave corn dogs I think of this place specifically. In fact, I come here so much that I believe the owner (?), a really sweet granny started to recognize me and my exact same order every time😭 I often come here after school and because it’s currently summer i haven’t been going, and when she did see me she asked how I was! I literally love this place and her😭😭❤️ (The day that this place closes down, is the day of my funeral.)“

“A fantastic spot for Korean!

Each dish was prepared with the utmost quality. Every bite was exuberant and delivered a sense of comfort and flavor.

The steamed pork belly is a great sharable dish. The side dishes were fresh.

Service was great and the place was clean.

Would recommend!“

“the place is cute and gives a very homey vibe but the server is a lil slow and not very attentive.

i enjoyed the spicy rose rice cakes and the tofu spicy pork with kimchi. they were delicious. i will say the kimchi stew was not it. it was soo salty and lacking flavor. not sure if it was an off day or just not good but it was not edible at all. we did not attempt to finish it after trying a sip. i would come back for the rice cakes and give the udon a try because they sound delicious.“

“Came here over the holidays with my family and it was pleasant surprise. I tried many Korean barbecue spots, but this one was fantastic especially if you get the sirloin. I would highly recommend the duck as well.

Service is fantastic.
They do a great job cooking it for you on the table.

We’ll be back again next year“

“TLDR: If you're looking for that local hole in the wall - this is a great spot. Stick with the soups and definitely get that spicy pork bulgogi aka jaeyuk bokkeum.

It's tiny and it's a husband/wife team, so if you're trying to be in/out; not the place for that. I've been back twice and I loved it both times.

The dakgaejang (spicy chicken soup) was one of my favorite things. The broth is very flavorful and there's a lot of spice in it. They have some more traditional soups like the black goat or loach. So if you're in a soup and rice mood, this will hit.

Definitely get the jaeyuk bokkeum. The way they slice the pork here and stir-fry it with the larger onion dice - it's very unique and just so good.

NYC needs more places like this. I will return again for sure and try some of the other items on the menu.“

“I’ve brought several different groups of friends here, and everyone has enjoyed the experience of eating KBBQ around the round table centered with a bronze/metal grill. Definitely try their gold noodles served in an ice bowl. Everything we’ve had has been excellent, and ending the meal with the kimchi fried rice is a must.“

“Great mom and pop Korean restaurant. Always feels like home when I step in. They give great variety of Bonchon and I absolutely love their naengmyeon. Perfect soup base and noodles with the right bounce every time. The aunties who run the restaurant are so incredibly nice too. Been coming here for years and its never missed“

“Awesome authentic Korean spot!! This place is it. The ajumma cooking in the back is putting yall on with the real straight from Korea recipes for Kimbap, tteokboki, and more. This tteokboki was so good and everything comes with some free, delicious, boiling soup. The spicy tuna kimbap is my other go to as well.

Remember to tip the staff!!! Support this dope small business!“

“The owner here is really good and friendly and funny.

Omelet and seafood pancake is really good.

Galbi just ok

Shaved ice was fun and a good show, but flower and dessert is the best shaved ice in flushing“

“This was one of my favorite Korean restaurants 10 years ago when I lived in the area. My grandfather used to always say that this restaurant reminded him of his hometown. Came back yesterday and it did not disappoint. Extremely friendly staff and the flavors are so authentic. My wife was so impressed and we had such a great experience. I highly recommend this place 🙂

For the folks complaining that you need to order at least two meats - it's because it takes extra effort for a waiter to serve, clean the grill, and bring out the banchans. Absolutely worth it though.“

“Great service and the food was great 👍“

“Have been coming here for years and have to say this is one of the best Korean restaurant in the neighborhood. You always get so many side dishes (banchan) with your orders. Service is always spot on. Lunch and dinner is always great and food here overall is definitely an A+.“

“We ate here for the 1st time and ordered seafood soup and fried tofu. The food is very tasty with rich ingredients and big portions. The restaurant is clean and nice. The service is great! It’s a bit pricey but we will definitely come back !“

“Posting review while enjoying the food. This place is amazing. Freshly-made kimbap, generous portions for an amazing price, and excellent miso soup. Really had mom and pop shop feel with actual Koreans running it (not that that should matter per se). Everyone behind the counter was so sweet, too. We had the vegetarian and mushroom kimbaps (latter has fish cake) to meet the $10 minimum for paying by credit card, both were very satisfying.

For the price and quality and just the feel of supporting a local shop, I definitely want to come back often.“

“Brand new. When I walked in, they informed me they just opened the day prior. They even had trouble navigating some of the prices on the register, but overall, were very helpful and nice.They have an area just for side dishes, and some main dishes in the middle. When I came, they were still cooking, so the ideal time to go is around 12:30 - 1:00 to see what they have to offer.“

“Excellent service, food was delicious.“

“many beers, great Korean food choices“

“I’ve ordered the marinated crabs multiple times with no issues. Sometimes there is a lot of roe, sometimes there isn’t, it just depends on the season.

The flavoring is not too fishy, or salty. Perfect when eaten with rice!“

“I’ve been patronizing this resistance their inception. And it has been solid and consistent. You won’t regret your visit here and your craving for sashimi will be satisfied.

There are other restaurants who can ‘outperform’ Dokdoya with the sashimi’s quality, selection and presentation. But their side dishes are one of the best in the tristate. And their complimentary soups are always superb.“

“One of the great restaurants in NY. We always order the spicy yukaejang beef soup and ask for it mild. So they add their famous beef bone broth to it which makes it the best in town. We also always order the bibimbap in stone pot, making crispy rice edges. Our cravings for these dishes come about once a month!“

“My daughter introduced me to this spot. The food is quality, the vibe is positive and the service is spot on. I went regularly and never had any complaints. My boyfriend surprised me with an engagement ring there because he knew I loved it so much.“

“Came in for a quick dinner, shared some spicy beef stew and bulgogi over rice. Both dishes were delicious, and we left this place stuffed. Staff were very friendly. Kinda of an awkward place to eat-in at, since it's very small and does a lot of takeout business too.

Definitely will be ordering from here in the future.“

“This has been a pleasant experience and we were welcomed and taken care of by the staffs in here.
Good
The food is nice, meat is fresh and not too strong. The soup and banchan all have authentic korean taste
They offer free refill banchan and rice so its nice and filling enough if you are heavy eater. All side dishes are not bad so why not?
The servers are nicely taken care of us, help us with grilling, and also always update with us about the meat and everything.
Bad
The staff tried to upsell us the more expensive combo but we didn’t really need it. Have to verbally decline twice is kinda awkward.
The price is high for sure, but you can’t ask cheaper for such performance - because they truly invested in the food and services. Just say that its not for every day visit for low income .

Just visit here for special occasion, when you want to be treated nicely and eat good food. I hope the business will be there always.“

“Food is fire and the prices are very good. Only thing I have to say is I wish they can go back to the old recipe of the jalapeño mayo because it was so good. Chicken is always crispy and tender. All the sides are fire too u can’t go wrong with any of them.“

“Delicious foods with friendly dining service, a must-visit restaurant in our community.“