The Kunjip | Korean BBQ NYC Reviews Summary

Category: Korean restaurant New York

Address: 32 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Phone: +12125648238

Rating: 3.8
based on 344 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Speaking as a born and bred Texan, this was the second best beef I ever tasted."
  • "Marinated Short Ribs (5/5): very soft and well-seasoned."
  • "Everything tasted amazing!! There are complementary sides that get refilled the moment you finish them."
  • "Whether you get soup or BBQ, it is rich in flavor and delicious."
  • "From the steak to the noodles, every dish was a delightful journey for the taste buds, perfectly cooked to our preferred temperature right before our eyes."
  • "I loved the seafood pancake, and bossam."
  • "The shrimp shumai dumplings were a pleasant surprise, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked."

Cons:

  • "The food was just meh and lackluster from what you’d expect in the area."
  • "The taste was not in our side."
  • "VERY bland, Mandu had no flavor, was nice and crispy but super bland."
  • "Kimchi jjigae was very fatty and greasy."
  • "Food was burnt and meat grill was over cooked."
  • "The Spicy Pork Gobdol Bibimbob was stingy on the pork, and the Boo Dae Jungol, LA Galbi, and Udon were meh."
  • "Big bim bap was very dry, bulgogi was very light both in flavor and quantity."

Service

Pros:

  • "The excellent customer service was unmatched."
  • "Service was also super fast and very attentive."
  • "Very friendly staff who offer a good service."
  • "The Korean waitress was very attentive to our needs."
  • "Our waitress was very friendly and attentive that made our dinner so much better."
  • "Service is fast and good."
  • "The entire staff seemed indifferent, except for the kind receptionist at the entrance."

Cons:

  • "The host said she could take us right away and told us the table was ready upstairs, and the lady with short hair rushed us to go back downstairs and wait for the table with a horrible attitude without saying sorry!"
  • "Worst service ever. The owner/waitress literally cursed and shouted at us in Korean."
  • "Service was bad as well. They didn't care about water and side dishes."
  • "Before we could even finish our meal, the bill was abruptly presented, signaling they wanted us to leave."
  • "Today I was very disappointed. I come here for years... But the the waitress was very rude and basically brought the check before we were ready to leave."
  • "We were handed the check right after the 1st appetizer was served."
  • "But when they charged my card, they included the tip in the total charge WITHOUT even my permission."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Interestingly. They use a pipe to send orders and receipts - very cool and practical."
  • "Friendly service, classy clean but rustic atmosphere."
  • "The ambiance of the place, complemented by the cool view outside the window, adds to the charm of this gem."
  • "A great good comfortable atmosphere and the staff are super friendly."
  • "The restaurant itself was cozy and comfortable, with traditional Korean decor that added to the overall experience."
  • "Their outdoor seating is nice with heaters."
  • "Clearly, the go-to place for the local Koreans suggesting this was an authentic place to eat."

Cons:

  • "Atmosphere was simply ruined with the loud music constantly playing."
  • "So overpriced so messy so crowded and everyone was so rude and disorganized."
  • "The whole restaurant smelled bad. The manager was making orders to her employees while we were eating."
  • "The atmosphere here is also very bad! Plates and napkins are dirty."
  • "Overpriced, overhyped and tasteless are 3 words I'll use to describe this restaurant."
  • "First thing when we sat down, the chairs weren’t comfortable, it was very slippery."
  • "It tastes so bad, but the price is expensive without conscience."

Value

Pros:

  • "They offer plenty of appetizers with meals, and the price is better compared to neighboring restaurants."
  • "Very reasonably priced lunch special for the large amount of food."
  • "The lunch special is a steal with generous portion at a great price, accompanied by delightful array of side dishes that you can keep adding to your heart's content."
  • "We certainly didn't feel rushed and this place was significantly cheaper than other spots in the area."
  • "Great price and plenty food!"
  • "Lunch special price is very reasonable in the city."
  • "The portion was really great and we even couldn’t finish all in one meal with a very reasonable price."

Cons:

  • "It’s was somewhat expensive but expected for a restaurant on the main street of Ktown."
  • "Can't believe I paid $70 for the 3 dishes we ordered when we could have gotten better food for half the price in the same neighbourhood."
  • "The banchan used to be better, too."
  • "The meal was pricey, likely due to the location rather than a reflection of the food's quality."
  • "The food was pricey, but then again, I'm comparing against Korean food pricing from Houston."
  • "The quality of the food didn’t match what we paid for. Quite expensive."
  • "Price wise it’s manageable, like a portion of Black Angus Beef Galbi for $35 or Bul Go Ki for around $25."

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