NJ Korean food is so much better than Queens. I’m going to go to JinGoGae to cater for my daughters 100th birthDAY (baekil) – thanks so much for this very detailed page. From the looks of it – you have quite a following! You’re awesome.

I think the best part is that many non-Koreans (and Korean Americans who don’t speak the language) want to try Korean food (so delicious) but are often unsure how to approach and this page gives them something close to a personal tour. Seeing lots of Whites and rarely but occasional Blacks in these restaurants are a wonderful site. It makes me happy when I see this – gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.

Non-Koreans – go and try it out! Don’t be intimidated. If they are rude, just leave and go next door (there are so many Korean restaurants on Broad Ave). Fuck the old-timers who don’t want to assimilate. There are LOTS of great places who are welcoming and kind – and the food kicks ass!

Now, here are some comments/additions:

1) Picnic Cafe (next to Cap Noodle) – Surprisingly good gyros with a homemade pita that is more like a shell. Mostly Mediterranean food.

2) Kalbi (Korean BBQ) – So Moon Nan Jib quality has gone down. Hands down, the best is at Zen Zen, Bergen Blvd. Or even Madangsui and Dongbang Grill in Fort Lee is worth the extra 5-10 min. trip for better meat.

3) Ja Yu In – May like “seedy” at first glance, but it’s a Korean bar/restaurant that has become somewhat of a “Cheers” familiar type spot for many in the 20-40 year old age range. Friendly staff, laidback patrons. Nice place to come for a drink with a friend or two.

4) Baden Baden/Forte – On Bergen Blvd, this bar restaurant has been the go-to place for Korean rotisserie chicken and beer. Karaoke studios downstairs for private parties. Generally, the Fort Lee original spot seems to have been a better location.

5) Shaburang on Bergen Blvd – better shabu shabu than Pho 32.

6) Red Mango – Across the police station, frozen yogurt aka Korean “fro-yo”

7) Fruits Gelateria – See Red Mango, some like it here better though.

Duri Pojang Macha – This place will give you the “on the streets of Korea” feel. It’s small, the food has a homey off the streets feel, and it’s a great place to drink and eat with friends. However, may be hard to make out the menu for non-Korean language speaking.

and to all you folks that are hating on koreans so much i dont know what your deal is. the U.S. is about cultural diversity. we are all here to be free to express ourselves in our own way. and in response to #36 bea how are we giving you a hard time? we are staying within our boundaries just from plain fear in most cases. that and a market for korean business do not exist outside of already predominant korean communities. I myself was born and raised in nyc and now residing in NJ. we koreans work hard at what we do and bust our asses. and we always get the same crap though. “HEY CHINO” and “cheap bastards” and etc. We do not judge other races as much as other races judge us. also we just do not conversate or anything along those lines b/c of language barriers and it is not within their comfort zone. we do however serve the US well. We do help with any US wars when in need. note: that durin the binladen stage that one of our own was captured and beheaded for the korean military presence. ALSO we have open trading with the US. samsung, kia, lg, hyundai, etc. to name a few. also forever 21, papaya, against all odds, xios apparel stores all korean. we do our part and pay our taxes just like you. we own busnisses that YOU shop at. and are creaters and owners of stuff YOU are wearing. We are in more places than you may think. so be happy and calm your nipples.

also in response to ellen #35. we cause accidents? and show no respect? korean society is based around respect. so get that straight first off. im sure whatever the hell you are shows even more less respect. and as for the accidents? haha im sure your a flawless driver am i right? well congrats and pat on the back to you. if i ever see you (like i would know) but if i do i will severely smash my truck (2007 ford f-250) right into you and say OOPS sorry must be because im korean!