You are house hunting in New Jersey. You aren’t even halfway through when your stomach starts to growl. It is a clear sign that you are hungry. So, what is there to eat? You already had Japanese food yesterday and Italian food the day before yesterday. Did you know that restaurants offering Korean food are becoming increasingly common in New Jersey? Yes, it is true. Many restaurants also offer grills that allow you to cook the meat yourself at your table! From soondubu jjigae to bibimbap and kimchi to bulgogi, there is so much to explore when it comes to the rustic cousin of Japanese cuisine – Korean cuisine. Below are some of the best places to get Korean food in New Jersey!
Seoulville
Where: Somerville, NJ
Seoulville is a family owned restaurant. Since its inception, it has been serving real home cooked Korean meals to its diners. Their dishes are created with the best and freshest ingredients. Seoulville serves both lunch and dinner menus. If you are having lunch, you can start with fried mandoo, which are dumplings. Next, you can choose from entrees such as stir-fried spicy pork, dolsot bibimbap, and more. Thirsty? Don’t forget to order a glass of sweet rice punch. If you are afraid of not being able to get a seat as a walk-in customer, you can always make an online reservation first!
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Where: Palisades Park, NJ
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong is a popular Korean barbecue restaurant in Palisades Park. The restaurant offers a great array of marinated and non-marinated high-end cuts of pork and beef (the quality of those meats is the same as upscale restaurants!). What’s more, the staff members cook them on tableside grills and serve them alongside a variety of side dishes (banchan), such as pickled daikon radishes and the well-known spicy fermented cabbage – kimchi.
Homung Nangmyun
Where: Closter, NJ
Homung Nangmyun is the classic Korean corner restaurant in Closter, NJ that serves authentic Korean comfort food. If you are dining out with your family or with a small group, this neighborhood restaurant is perfect for you. If you know your Korean food well, and some of your favorite dishes include dumpling soup and cold noodle, be sure to drop by! Many diners have praised the restaurant for the wonderful texture and consistency of their noodles. The soup base is stellar too!
So Moon Nan Jip
Where: Palisades Park, NJ
So Moon Nan Jip means “a place of best reputations” in Korean. It is a family owned and operated Korean restaurant located in Palisades Park, which is between E. Homestead Avenue and Brinkerhoff Avenue. So Moon Nan Jip has been in business for over 20 years, so you can expect their dishes to be of the highest quality, delicious, and flavorful.
Ahri’s Kitchen
Where: Jersey City, NJ
Ahri’s Kitchen is a family-owned Korean restaurant located in Jersey City. The restaurant continually strives to keep abreast of modern-day Korean trends. What’s more, they are heavily focused on using fresh ingredients and authentic Korean cooking techniques. Ahri’s Kitchen is the perfect place for a sit-down meal with your loved ones.
