Hahm Ji Bach

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.

I tried the Yangnyeom Galbi today, and it was absolutely amazing! 😋 The meat was thick, tender, and perfectly marinated — every bite was full of rich, savory-sweet flavor. The balance between sweetness and saltiness was spot-on, and the smoky charcoal aroma made it even better. There was no gamey smell at all, and it paired perfectly with a bowl of rice 🍚🔥 The portion size was generous, and the staff even helped grill the meat, so it was super easy to enjoy. Overall, a 10/10 experience — I’d definitely come back again with friends!

November 11,2025: I decided to go for lunch at this restaurant and to my surprise the service and food was one of the worse Korean bbq restaurants I been too. I had order pork soup and seafood pancakes . The soup was watery and the seafood pancakes was the worse. Very thin and no seafood if any and tasted like it came out from the microwave. When we arrived we sat down and order the dishes and in less then 5 minutes it was served. The waitress was one of the worst we ever had. She never came over to the table if we needed anything or if everything was ok with the food and to top it off had only 2 napkins for a party of two. When we had finished we paid and left $15 tip which she did not deserve from a bill of about $66. I decided after we paid to order an extra bottle of sake cost about $16. Gave her a $20 bill and to asked her twice for my change. She said thought I said to keep the change. In total as a business owner myself this type of behavior is unacceptable and unprofessional. I will never be back to this place. I travel all over the city and other parts of the states and countries and consider myself a critic and a foodie.

Christmas Eve should be a happy time, but tonight's dinner ended up being a frustrating one. Everything was normal at first, with two tables celebrating birthdays. The first dish of roast duck was fine, but when the second dish of roast beef was served, the meat was burnt and no one came to say it was ready to be taken out and put on the plate. At first, I thought they were busy clearing other tables. Even after those two tables were cleared, no one came over. Even when I walked past, they ignored me. In the end, I had to go to the front desk to ask for the bill and pay, and I had to take the money there myself.The service was just too bad. My daughter and husband were both very angry. My daughter was so angry for the first time that she said she wouldn't tip at all for such service (because they didn't refill the water and the meat was burnt. I was originally planning to give a double tip because it was Christmas Eve and I hoped everyone could be happy). But in the end, because of my daughter and husband's attitude, I only gave a normal tip. The most important thing is that we were in a bad mood. 😢 We have been in New York for decades and have been to many Korean restaurants. This one is really indescribable. We have never been so angry to leave a restaurant.

I took my mom here and she absolutely loved it! The food was fresh, came out quickly, and they offer so many delicious side dishes. A big plus is that some of the staff speak Chinese, which made ordering really easy for my mom. My personal favorite was the potato jjeong. The restaurant can get a little loud, but it adds to the warm and lively vibe. Definitely worth a visit if you’re craving Korean food(or want a lot of side dishes).

The galbi jjim set is delicious. As someone who has tried many Korean restaurants from Stony Brook all the way to Canada, I can say that this place as the best food and even the banchan that comes with the meal. I would not recommend the egg tho, they cook it too long so it becomes super bitter and the liquid and egg would bitter and like metallic? I left is mainly uneaten but the middle. I’ve been here at least 5 times lol and the first time the egg was perfect and the next 2 was bad so I was scared to order the egg the last time I went which was sad cu beef and eggs be my favorite things. It’s a booth style place so you will hear and see others, I like it like that but some people might not. Service is good, although it’s mainly just serving the food and they leave you alone for the most part so an introverts dream~

On January 10, 2026, I scampered into this Korean restaurant, shielding myself from a downpour for an early afternoon bite. My initial encounter was a bit awkward, as there seemed to be some confusion about my seating between the host and the wait staff. My meal was a deliciously prepared Gal bi Gui, with its accompaniments. The waitress gave me a choice between white and purple rice. I chose the latter, and she delivered the white. Typically, the Korean Barbecue set comes with a small soup, but it did not make it to the table. Additionally, as I perused the dining patrons with similar flair, I noticed they all had lettuce and sauce. I, on the other hand, had to ask for this as well. Back in the 1990s, I dated a Korean gal who introduced me to Korean cuisine and its customs and traditions. I also learned about some cultural resistance to comingling. While the food was good, I experienced resistance similar to events that had transpired between her and me. I see that some things do not change. I paid a total of $56.60 for this encounter and left a 20% tip. Trust me, it wasn't cultural insensitivity. I did see the Mexican busing tables. It's just an "old-School" thought process that sometimes envelopes people, leaving them imprisoned beyond redemption. I get it.