50 Best Korean Restaurants near North Arlington

“This is my go to (and my son’s) all the time. My absolute favorite are the shrimp buns. My son gets the shrimp buns and the beef bulgogi is his main course. I sometime splurge and get the 3+2 garlic and soy sauce flavored wings and drumsticks. What I love is both freshness, taste and consistency. It’s a husband and wife small business so also love being able to help our local economy. It sure helps they’re so pleasant. Their prices and portions are above average compared to similar businesses. Definitely recommend. I wish they had longer hours!!!“

“Fantastic meal and fantastic overall experience sitting at the chefs counter. Highly recommend the Wagyu and uni supplements as well as the abalone extra course.For some reason they gave us our check well before we finished eating our final course. There wasn't another party waiting for our seats so it was a bit strange to be rushed“

“Extensively thought out menu, every bite felt like a perfect harmony of complex but well balanced flavours.The pairings are absolutely worth it and elevate every dish, we would highly recommend.Servers were extremely attentive. We ate in about 1h30 because we had a show (a bit faster than the recommended 2 hour window), however we didn’t feel rushed and everything was perfectly timed.Excellent ambiance, we loved being able to see the chefs work in front of us. Everything looked like a perfectly choreographed dance.Would highly recommend, a well deserved star indeed !“

“I came here for my birthday dinner. The staff here were so friendly and helpful. They explained the tasting course thoroughly. The first course was a set of three little dishes and the rest was a sort of "choose your own adventure" type of thing. My brother, husband and I each ordered something different and we got to try most of the menu that way. The presentation was impeccable and the food was top notch. They presented me with a cute little birthday dessert with a candle. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.“

“I had the 15-course Chef tasting menu for $135. Although it may seem a bit steep for a food court, this is a high end food court (spacious and spotless, surrounded by luxurious hotels and exclusive galleries), and they're serving premium ingredients. Just four of these courses on their own (Madai with Beet and Mandarin; Hiramasa with Golden Osetra; Lobster with Kombu; Eel with Foie Gras) if put on a bigger plate and served on white table clothes could make up a prix fixe worth $135, but because this is a casual food court, you get a lot of "bang for your buck." The only thing that prevented me from being completely comfortable here was the very loud music overhead, very hectic, very frenzied, WOOF.“

“Didn’t even realize Genesis house was here until we googled where to eat while in the area. We were blown away from the food, ambiance and hospitality.We ordered:- Suranchae- Shrimp Mandu- Black Cod- JapchaeEverything tasted delicious, we had to make some modifications to the entrees as my wife is pregnant, but the staff made it so easy for us. It was really nice sitting by the window to overlook Little Island, Pier 57 and the Highline. You feel like you’re in the center of where all the action is.At the end of the night, the manager even gave us this super cute “Genesis House Food Critic” baby bib as a thank you gift for dining (how did they even have this ready for just us mentioning pregnancy for the menu!!?)Definitely try it out and you’ll be happy you did!“

“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.“

“Bomb bulgogi with the accentuated marinade. Soy marinated raw crab that was surprisingly eat to eat. Kim cold noodle soup. All with great execution. If I could nitpick, it'd be that the space is a bit brighter than I'd like, but that kind of the Junho Choi style. All good. This place is the real deal and my meal was just hit after hit.“

“Korean street snacks at @shingane_nyc including filled “buns”, gimbap, and more. This time I only got their more popular goddess bun and went with the cheese flavor. Appreciated the doughy and hot bun but wish that there could be more filling! Quite pricey for a snack so not something I’d be getting often.“

“This is spot is an EXCELLENT fine dining experience. I came here with a group of friends and everyone loved this meal and left feeling full. One member in our group is vegetarian, and they crushed it accommodating for her needs. The ambiance is beautiful and not super stuffy. Our group definitely felt comfortable laughing without feeling like we were making too much noise in the space. For drinks, both the wine pairing or cocktails were fantastic. I went with the cinnamon roll cocktail- if you like a sweet and creamy flavor profile you'll love this and it comes with an adorable cinammon swirl on top. The tasting menu was just one phenomenal course after the other. My favorite savory dish was the arctic char and favorite sweet dish was the carrot cake. The service was wonderful the entire way through. Constantly getting the chairs for us, providing new napkins when we left for the bathroom, and when we were leaving, I left my phone there by accident, but the waiter ran out after us in the rain to get me my phone back. I can't wait to come back here and experience more Korean restaurants!“

“Ahhh I love this place. You can taste the quality ingredients and the care. The portions are pretty generous so I can make two lunches out of the bowl and galbitang. The beef in galbitang is so tender and high quality. Wish they'd open a shop in DT BK!“

“POV: You come here for the incredibly good value 1-Michelin Star Korean soup noodles; you end up splurging on everything else.1. JEJU FRIED CHICKEN (3pc Chicken, Onion Powder, Yogurt Dip, Caviar) $362. TORO SSAM BAP (Fatty Tuna, Scrambled Egg, Tobiko Rice, Shallots, Jalapeño, Toasted Seaweed, Golden Osetra Caviar) $553. GOCHU RAMYUN (A Rich Spicy Pork Bone Broth, Pork Bely, White Kimchi, Sauce "Ko'mericaine, Chared Scallion Oil) $234. FAMILY RAMYUN (A Rich Pork Bone Broth, Scallion, Porchetta, Shrimp, Pickled Jalapeño, Wood Ear Mushroom, Calabrian Chili) $23“

“Great place to eat. Friendly and big portions. I have tried most things and liked them but. My go to order is the Chicken Bimbap Bowl with Tiger Sauce. They are donating a portion of sales to Annandale Baseball on Monday 4/26 and Tuesday 4/27... Just mention Annandale at the register or in the "Special Instructions" when ordering online.“

“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“

“I had no idea what to expect when my wife booked a meal for us here, but I was pleasantly surprised at every turn. I guess I shouldn't be, because a handful of the most exciting Michelin starred restaurants in New York right now are Korean joints and I've never had a bad experience at any of them... but this one really stood apart and I think it might just be my new favourite. There's a great speakeasy feel to the place when you first enter, it's a completely different restaurant hidden behind a restaurant and crossing that threshold feels a bit like discovering a secret. The food and drinks were the real revelation though. We decided to get the non-alcoholic drinks pairing and it was fantastic. This isn't an area I'm used to fine dining restaurants putting any effort into. Most places will do a wine paring, barely anywhere seems to care about offering a valid alternative for those who either don't drink, or just aren't feeling it. From start to finish, they put a lot of thought into which beverages to pair with which courses and everything worked. More importantly, these were tea-based drinks that were delicious without being too sweet or cloying. It was infinitely better than my usual practice of getting one or two mocktails before feeling sugared-out. And as for the food, well... lemme tell you what they did wrong here. 1: The salmon row they used was a little firmer than I'm used to. Made it a little hard to chew it. 2: The chopsticks were metal and quite a bit heavier than the kinds I'm used to, which made using them a little clunkier in my stupid hands than I expected. Those are literally the only two things I could find to complain about, because I love this place and I loved literally all of the food there. There are creative flavour combinations I've never tried before, things I never would have guessed would go together, but very much did. There were exciting cuts of beef, we tried a Wagyu supplement here that was unlike any A5 Wagyu we've ever had. One piece of steak arrived with a Sweet Potato that may have been the platonic ideal of what a sweet potato should be. They serve impeccable seafood, including a crab and egg dish with meat from a crab so fresh that we met it earlier when it was still alive. The dessert course was a fantastic note to end on and as part of our drinks pairing, it came with a plum blossom tea that I couldn't get enough of. Over all, it felt as though there was skill and imagination on display in every course, beautiful presentation, friendly and informative staff, a fantastic blend of new ideas and what I'm told were Korean comfort foods, and just some incredibly heavy chopsticks... but I won't hold that against them. I briefly mentioned the staff above, but I want to reiterate that the quality of service at this place should not be taken for granted. This is a very welcoming environment where each employee seems to go out of their way to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience. I look forward to returning some day.“

“My family stopped in for dinner on a gloomy evening. The owner warmly greeted us after a short wait and was very attentive through out our time. We ordered a Bul Dak bowl, Sunny Avo, and Kimchi Jae Yuk bowl. Everything was very tasty and the portions were so large. We tried our best but couldn’t finish, we were stuffed. The owner was very nice, even giving our daughter a choice of handmade trinket made by his children. It was our last day in NYC but would recommend Bulbap Grill to anyone in the area.“

“Listen world lol I'm Jamaican and I tried this location after having it to be highly recommended on Instagram. My experience was so mind-blowingly awesome that I had to write this review.Kelly, the bartender, is absolutely awesome!!!!!!! Contagious smile and energy. The food was wayyyy better than I expected. I need to order two truffle fries next time. The rib eye made me want to kiss each bite before I ate it lol I'm so blown away. Everyone in NYC needs to experience the food. I also had the kimchi fried rice and the chicken wings. Oh my goodness. I'm salivating just thinking about it. Listen, please, take a chance, take a friend or two and just go. I'm going back on my next day off lmao so I can eat nice and slow, no rush lolllllll and then take food to go lollllllllllll.... See you there!!!!“

“Nice atmosphere and good service! Tteokbokki was too salty and the flavor was just alright. Minari pancake and bulgogi cream perilla pasta were good. Pine nut salad and grilled branzino risotto were great. Sweet potato cake dessert was okay.“

“First time at Sushi Story - and it is amazing! I went in for lunch and asked the server for recommendations. After my ginger salad, she brought me Tuna Tataki, which was perfectly prepared and had a touch of smokiness. I couldn’t decide between Seared Salmon Sushi or the River Roll, so I ordered both. It was the best decision ever! The salmon was freshly prepared and melted in my mouth. The Spicy Tuna was delicious and had just a touch of kick, which complimented the richness of the fish. All dishes were fresh, perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. The service was friendly, helpful, and courteous, by both the server and the chef, who checked on my satisfaction with the meal. The restaurant is small, with seven tables, and has a bustling take-out service. This is one place not to miss!Kid-friendliness: Welcoming to all agesWheelchair accessibility: Small facility, but easy access for people with limited mobility.“

“What a great meal experience, you have to do this! Meat/sides were all authentically Asian, fresh, & delicious. Cooked right there in front on you and to order - One of our favorite places to eat that we visited while in NYC. What a gem! I rarely give out 5 stars...but this place earned it.“

“The staffs are friendly, this is a hidden gem. A regular roll is $5. The food was delicious! They are only open during the weekday for a couple hours. Would recommend coming here again! This is a hole in the wall shop, no places to sit. Staff: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Ambience: 3/5“

“I recently brought Don chicken's fried chicken to my friend's birthday party, and it was an absolute hit! The soy garlic chicken was incredibly crispy and bursting with flavor, earning praise from everyone at the gathering. This chicken is versatile enough to be enjoyed both as a meal and for catering events. Also, when I went to pick up the food, the store was clean and the staff were exceptionally kind and accommodating. It's clear that prioritizes cleanliness and customer service, making it the perfect choice for any occasion ! Highly recommend !“

“We had early reservations tonight and we were the first diners. When we walked in the waitress told us that we had to be done in 90 minutes. My wife and I are fairly quick eaters. But when I hear something like that it can suck the enjoyment out of the dining experience.Putting that aside, we had great appetizers and main dishes. The deserts were not on par with the previous two courses.We have eaten at Bloom several times since the summer time and had enjoyed it. I don’t think that we will be rushing back.“

“The best chicken wings!! The soy garlic wings was omg delicious. The boneless wings were amazingly tender and crispy. The only problem is that it gives me a good food coma Everytime after I eat those wings. Forbidden rice is really good, good valuefor only $2.50“

“EJ BBN has incredible reviews and deserves them. We were there for a Saturday dinner and surprised there was no line. Sushi is incredible. Chirashi was great and had more than the usual range of fish on it. Come try EJ BBQ Sushi when you get a chance!“

“The food here is delicious! So much so that it was all I could think about hours after leaving the restaurant (no joke)!One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. Staff members are very kind and attentive. I recommend the tomato soup and the bulgogi tacos!“

“I normally write reviews for the readers, but today, this review is directed to the owner. Your fried chicken is worth the trouble of finding parking. I had the 10pc bloom drumsticks half w/Soy Garlic and the other half in S.O.S. Korean Spicy. I would even go as far as saying any of the sauces are worth a parking ticket. I was also super impressed with the size of the drumsticks! I was full after just 4, and thankfully, otherwise I would have been tempted to eat my napkin just to relish the flavor. I'm also grateful I arrived with family, since they ordered additional items, like the bloom wings, truffle fries, pork dumplings, and wasabi coleslaw. I got to try almost everything and nothing disappointed...not one thing. Thank you for offering to provide me my order as it became available for the members of my family vs. waiting for all of it to finish, that was very considerate of you and unexpected. I saw how polite you were to everyone that entered to order and for pick-up. We waited a little less than 25 minutes for the order to be complete and considering the size of our order, that was impressively fast! I just want to add that I also noticed you sacrificed your kitchen space to provide extra room for your guest, hats off to you sir! The seating space at the entrance is ample, the decor is trendy, the food was amazing, your attitude was great and even the bathroom was clean. The next time I come, I'm shooting a video for you, you deserve it...plus, I need an excuse to come back.“

“We were randomly in the area running some errands and we found this little gem! We stopped by for a late lunch. We got the Bulgogi kimbap, fried chicken, and the royal rice cakes. Our little one appreciated the Dino nuggies. Haha Everything was delish. We'll be back!“

“Our family's favorite korean chicken place to order from!! Try the cheesling flavor as I have not seen this available in other korean chicken places and it is finger lickin good. You will never experience this flavor in any regular American chicken places.Also the classic soy garlic flavor is savory and sweet.We can never decide which flavor to order so we go with a whole chicken half and half.Their portion is generous and their seasoning is just right. Friendly service and easy ordering.“

“It's one of my local favorites and a great place for good Korean BBQ in a quiet setting. Best dish is the Kal Bi (boneless short rib) and I'm also a fan of the Yun Aw (salmon). Both dishes are nicely marinated, juicy and delicious“

“There is nothing but good vibes coming here for food. The grannie is so helpful and attentive, would keep refilling the kimchi dish right as it’s finished and so sweet and kind. The staff are awesome, food is great! Definitely come here and try it. The price is absolutely fair too!“

“Greeted immediately upon entering even though they were full already. Server was respectful and grateful for the business. A+ customer service. We got our food to go and we got home approx 45 min later. Food was still warm, crispy, and juicy. Taste was phenomenal. Highly recommend this place.“

“A cute mom-and-pop roll house located in the main downtown area of Ridgefield Park. It is a true hidden gem for takeout and delivery! The owners here are very friendly and welcoming, offering heartfelt hospitality with every visit. With various roll options to choose from (my favorite/recommendation is Chloe roll, Volcano roll, Fire Fight roll, Dragon roll), they offer convenient service, and amazingly tasty beverages such as bubble tea & iced tea to enjoy with the food. Highly recommended for anyone looking to grab a quick bite or enjoy a fancy dinner :)“

“This is an amazing restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. When I travel to NYC, this is the first restaurant I go to. I recommend this restaurant to everyone because the food is just so good! I come here once a year and I've never been disappointed. It's so worth the money.“

“I ate the small soy sauce crab sauce and it was wow ㅠㅠ It was so delicious. It wasn't too salty and had a little bit of spiciness in the liver, so I didn't feel burdened at all when I ate the soup with rice and topped with crab sauce. It was so good that I'll post a review as soon as I eat it ?????? I highly recommend it.“

“We ordered the black sesame tuna, spicy pork and egg kimbap. They all were absolutely delicious in their own unique way. The tuna was super refreshing and wasn’t heavy at all. The egg kimbap was also surprisingly very good! I like that they don’t put a lot of rice and it’s more full of their fresh ingredients. 5/5!!“

“Sensational feeling as I take the first bite of this immaculate cuisine. One of my favorite childhood family restaurants - so many fond and inspirational memories here. I’ve developed my passion for culinary due to the level of deliciousness and manner within this franchise. Thank you for everything.“

“Flavors were amazing. Loved the Tangy Sauce that gave it a bit of a hit. I love japchae, but it is so much prep chopping everything. lol. The flavors were spot on and it was super quick. I left feeling super satisfied. My daughter and I shared it, as the portion was large enough for 2!“

“Great pocha in Pal Park. Love all.the photo ops they have within. The ambiance, food and service are excellent!! Been there many many times and our favorites are the hamburger steak and beef tartare(yookhoe 육회). Think they have the freshest yookhoe in town!Will be back again soon!!“

“My friend and I stopped by here for a quick snack before dinner. I got a slushie, corn dog with mozzarella, and kimichi french fries. The restaurant is mostly take away since it is pretty small. They have a small handful of outdoor seating available.I got a mixture of fruit punch and lemonade slushie. The slushie was tasty but tasted like regular boxed Minute Maid/Koolaid drinks and not something freshly made.The corn dog was made fresh to order and was tasty. The sweet and savory combination was an interesting mix. The kimchi fries came out hot and fresh. They had condiments available but it was tasty by itself.The tiny outpost only had two people on staff. One person who took orders and set them up and one cook. The cashier was very friendly and nice. The orders came out in a decent speed.“

“Just discovered this gem right down the block from our office today! This will absolutely become a regular for us. I went with a vegan friend and sharing food with a vegan can be hit or miss. Today was a solid hit. She ordered the fried dumplings filled with kale and spinach. I wasn't jazzed about trying them until her eyes lit up and she said they were fantastic. She was not wrong. They crispy but still soft and the spinach and kale was amazingly tasty. To be honest I'm not really a fan of kale, but these were great. I would order them again on my own. She had the tofu bibimbap which she was quite happy with. I had the bulgogi bibimbap. The meat was deliciously marinated and it was fried well so that it didn't end up steamed. The egg was still runny in the middle but crisp on edges. The vegetables were fresh and still had body and crunch after they were cooked. The sauce was spicy but not so hot that it overpowered the dish. The people next to us were eating the ramen soup and the spicy friend chicken bowl and we both agreed we need to go back this week and try that! This place is such a delight. I haven't had Korean food this good in a long time, and to find it within walking distance of the office is the best! Try it! You won't be sorry.“

“First time there and the experience was exhilarating. Our Server Kai was patient, attentive and seemed excited explaining to us how to order and use the equipment as well as to show us where the sauce bar is located. The location is clean and the environment was welcoming. Thank you for the experience.“

“Sorry for the lack of photos for the review. This is my second time here and let me say it was better than the first time, the potato corn dog got bigger??!! Wings were fantastic and the tteokbokki was chewy and spicy. Please keep up the consistency for which koreans are amazing for.“

“This is an amazing Korean stew place. They don’t have a huge menu but the pork stew is divine. The broth is some of the best I’ve had and food was fast and steaming hot.Parking: It’s in a weird spot, you need to keep your eye open for the entrance off Grand St.“

“Idk, the person that wrote the review before me clearly knew that what she had was not japanese ramen and finished it (i saw it all happen) but was insisting that it was ‘nothing like the menu’ and bullying one of the nicest owners ive seen. Dont finish the food and be asking for refund thats so low lol anyway for me, food was by far one of the most authentic korean foods ive had in the city. Service was very warm. Everyone else was laughing when they left. Except for this person looking for japanese authenticity in a korean restaurant lmao“

“It was my first time here and the seafood kalguksu was so delicious. It's full of seafood, the broth is delicious, the servers are very friendly, and I highly recommend the soft tofu seafood kalguksu when you're craving something spicy. It's too bad I live far away and can't come often.“

“Eating here was a really fun and interesting experience for me and my family who are not really used to Korean food. There were different kind of side dishes that came when we ordered the bbq set which was refilled whenever we finished it. The overall food and service was really great and my family really enjoyed eating here.“

“Amazing food here! ? while going to the American Dream mall and wanted to eat Korean food. We found this gem! The MUST TRY dish is the SEAFOOD PANCAKE! It's so delicious, crispy, and tasty! This is the best haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) I have never had in NJ. I could never make so crispy pancake at home! Their spicy squid on rice in a hot stone pot was so yummy! I hope this restaurant is closer to where I live!Parking: It's located on a bust street. I think there is no parking on site. We parked on a paid meter.“

“This place is WONDERFUL. I came here with my son after spending the afternoon at Urban Air Adventure Park. We got two half box orders of boneless thighs (original crispy and soy garlic/sweet & spicy), fries, and water. The chicken took about 15-20 minutes to cook, but it was well worth the wait. My son (the pickiest eater in the world) LOVED the boneless thighs, and even the French fries. I thought everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The flavors were all fantastic, with the soy garlic being my favorite. The fries were also some of the best fries I've ever had. Super crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. The food also came with Cole slaw which was DELICIOUS, and I say this as someone who normally strays away from Cole slaw.Customer service was excellent. The woman at the front was very friendly and clear with describing the food. Their presentation was top notch also. The food was packaged beautifully and even the bag it came in was just really well designed. It was like opening a holiday gift of delicious food. I would highly recommend paying this place a visit, although you'll probably have to do take out since they have limited seating. That's probably the only downside I can think of, but they still deserve 5 stars overall“

“HIDDEN GEM! This place is so good!! FYI, it's a self serve restaurant so you order and pay at cashier and they will call for your ticket when food is ready. The best part is NO TIPPING! It's a great business model for today's economy. My spicy galbi tang was super good. 4 thick chunky delicious pieces of galbi tang. It's thicker in person than my photos can capture. Each piece has the right amount of marbling that gives a delicious texture and mouth full of juicy meat. It comes with thin glass noodles and thick chunks of daikon. The seafood pancake is a MUST order. It's so thick, crispy and have large chunks of octopus. It's such a satisfying meal. The spicy pork with cabbage bimbimbap was delicious too. They have free self serve milk-like soup and it hits the spot on a winter rainy night. I'll definitely come back.“