Kimchi Grill
“First ate at their food truck last year and it was delicious, so when I saw the restaurant on a random Saturday trip to Ikea, I knew I had to stop in.”
“You know it screams hipster when there is vegan and gluten free options.”
“Def a must try the favors and fusion of korean with mexican is sensational.”
Kimchi Grill
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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This review is based on one trip I made with my brother a few Saturdays ago.
We stopped in after a visit to Other Half Brewery which is just down the street. I was very excited to try this place because I have loved every Korean BBQ I've ever had. Based on studying the various yelp reviews, we knew exactly what to order before we even walked in.
We ordered:
Seared Spicy Pork Taco
Korean BBQ Beef Short Rib Taco
Korean Fried Chicken Taco
Side of spicy Korean Rice Gnocchi
Ok first of all, I take a little bit of the blame for my rating. I typically love spicy food. This was the hottest food I've ever had. My lips, tongue, and mouth were scorching this whole meal to the point where I couldn't even taste what I was eating. I was tearing from my eyes and downing water as if I was just back from the desert. My rating isn't so much based on the food taste itself, its more of the fact I couldn't even tell you what this tasted like. Oh wait, it tasted like fire from the gates of hell. Yeah, thats it.
Came here for lunch and had the bowl with tofu/edamame falafel, the spicy version. Kimchi was the best part of the dish, honestly. Overall I would say there are too many competing flavors for my tastebuds, it was like an uninvited fireworks display. The pickled carrots and daikon radishes were great and so was the rice, but I didn't think the falafel complemented the Korean flavors. But I suppose that's what this place is for – combining different influences. I guess I'm just more into the traditional stuff.
I have been hearing quite a rumbling of this place by my friends so I decided to check it out on a Saturday evening. Place was near the Smith-9th street train station on the F/G line. The area is pretty creepy at night but nothing a native new yawker would be intimidated by. The place is on the corner and it's nice looking. The staff is friendly and the menu pretty much gets to the point. We ordered Spicy Mexican Korean soup. Spicy pork taco, Krispy fish taco and a quesadilla. Spicy soup was pretty dam good though for the life of me I could not help to react to the spice that would stick at the back of my throat. Once I passed that I would go at the soup again! the tacos were pretty tasty. I wish they would deliver to South Slope. Good experience, good food.
Craving some late night eats and my sister recommends Kimchi Grill. Walked in, stared at the menu as drool made its way down my face, stared some more, then after a fierce internal battle settled on the beef ssam burrito ($9) and the spicy korean rice gnocchi ($4.50). The cashier kindly asked me if it was for here or to-go and decided to save myself the embarrassment of eating in public and said I'd like it to-go.
I raced home with my order, tore open the bag, marveled at its burrito beauty, and started stuffing my face. The ssam burrito did not disappoint. I like that it's a rice paper wrapping versus a tortilla (tricks me into thinking I'm being healthy) and the kimchi fried rice is on point. I took a brief second to take a photo, but trust me, that burrito was gone within a few minutes. The gnocchi was good and I realize it's a play on dukkbokki, but I think I prefer a traditional dukkbokki.
The burrito is huge and filling. Definitely go with the ssam burrito though – it's freakin amazing.
Korean gnocchi aka ddukbokki is good: crispy and chewy rice cake with a spicy sauce. Kimchi fries are spicy but lacked cheese. Korean fried chicken, short rib and ssam short rib were all good, grilled chicken not so much. All of the tacos need to be eaten pretty quickly as they get soggy fast due to lots of watery toppings (pickled vegs). Hibiscus agua fresca was delish!
I don't come to Red Hook often, but I was here moving some stuff into a storage unit and randomly ran into this place. This area is very industrial which can give off a cold vibe, so it was nice to see a cute little storefront with personality. I had been craving bibimbap for a while so the food REALLY hit the spot- very tasty and flavorful, a decent portion, and a decent price. I also loved their aesthetic with all the potted plants and clean design. So yummy I may have to make more random trips to Red Hook just to come here!
I really appreciate the friendly and quick service here. The interior was also very clean and spacious.
Krispy Fish Taco- The fish was a bit overfried, but the toppings were great and I enjoyed it. It was very small portion however and personally, I feel that it's overpriced.
Korean BBQ Beef Short Rib Burrito- It was too wet from the vegetables. I don't think the burrito would have lasted as to go order, but since I ate it fresh, it was very enjoyable.
Seared Spicy Pork Kimchi Bowl- Was tasty, but I was a little disappointed with the small amount of meat. Overall, it was delicious and I would definitely reorder this again!
This location is a little bit out of the way but it's worth the walk (or worth a little sidetrip if you are going to Other Half, Lowe's or anything else in the area!).
When we went in this week, there was only one other customer; it was a weird hour on a weeknight. I have to give kudos to the cashier/server, because generally when a place is empty, you'll find the sole customer-side employee absentmindedly staring at their phone. She was attentive, helpful and no absent-minded scrolling through Instagram to be seen. The fella got the three taco meal (all delicious as per his contented sighs afterwards), but I'd done that before and wanted to shake things up a little bit.
Enter the kimchi bowl. With tofu edamame falafel. I don't use the words "life-changing" very often (although don't hold me to that and don't search my reviews too closely), but this kimchi bowl really was life-changing. It reaffirmed my love of tofu, edamame, and falafel, as well my appreciation for perfectly made kimchi. The bowl was big enough for leftovers for those less gluttonous than myself. I'm debating making my new year's resolution: eat at Kimchi Grill everyday in 2016. I don't know if the fella would like that, but I'll run it by him and see what he says.