Hojokban — FoodNYC

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in:Best service in NYC?12 pts
“more recently I had excellent service at Hojokban”
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in:Hojokban or take31 or nowon east?11 pts
“I’ve been to Hojokban and Take31, would recommend Hojokban more. Take31 was good Korean, nothing special. Hojokban’s short rib was excellent.”
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in:What do you think is the best dessert in nyc?7 pts
“I love the frozen makgeolli at hojokban. it’s sweet and refreshing and just so very slightly alcoholic”
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in:Where can I get Tteokbokki?5 pts
replying to u/whiteflillies: tbh for basic tteokbokki I would just make it at home. The ingredients are cheap and accessible and the recipe is fairly simple. You could also buy frozen ones in a variety of styles at Hmart. Most restaurants versions, especially in Manhattan ktown, are just overpriced and nothing special imo. A true “street vendor” style is kind of hard to find in NYC tbh, nowhere really has that kind of infrastructure. The only thing I can think that comes kinda close is maybe at Hanyang in Queens or at kimbap/bunsik places. Alternatively, you could do a more ayce/byo casserole style like at places like Which Topokki, The Basac, Sodam, etc. There’s also Yupdduk — kind of similar to what you could get as delivery in Korea — but I haven’t been there so can’t comment if it’s any good. For rosé or other newer styles you want to look for modern/fusion style pochas like +82 Seoul, Firefly, Anytime Kitchen, Plan B, Seoul Salon, etc.
“For more special versions of ddukbokki, I have enjoyed seafood version at Yoon Haeundae and octopus version at Hojokban.”
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in:Tried out Hojokban4 pts
“Galbi and the Potato Pancakes were incredible, would pass on the pork next time. Would definitely go back for those 2 again and to try a couple other dishes.”
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in:C as in Charlie, Tokyo, or Thursday Kitchen? 4 pts
“I would suggest Hojokban honestly. Their Hojok Galbi is insane I have no idea how they do it”
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in:If you could have just one dish, from one restaurant...3 pts
“Hojokban’s short rib”
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in:Birthday Walk Ins 2 pts
“Incredible truffle potato pancake and giant super tender galbi.”
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in:Hype-y / Showy places to take guests2 pts
replying to u/Rem_Xing2584: Try Hojokban. It’s Korean food that’s v pic-worthy for insta and p decent imo
“Ahhh yess!!! The short rib - agree agree”
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in:Choosing Korean Fusion in Ktown2 pts
replying to u/ohmyhellions: Hojokban for something a bit more upscale and very delicious
“Seconding this! Their galbi dish might be in line with what you're looking for!”
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in:What do you think is the best dessert in nyc?2 pts
replying to u/lyreinex: idk it may be easy to replicate but I love the frozen makgeolli at hojokban. it’s sweet and refreshing and just so very slightly alcoholic
“Underrated restaurant”
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in:Korean food in NYC2 pts
replying to u/wdrub: Hojokban any good? Looks good
“It’s alright, I think it’s worth a try but not making any lists”
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