Ahri’s Kitchen
“Try that banana pudding, it's crazy. 🙂
Delivery is also super fast and has arrived hot every time!”
“I also found out you can substitute the bulgogi with the other meats too…so I alternate between bulgogi and spicy pork.”
“I had the chance to eat the spicy pork shoulder rice bowl and the seafood fritter.”
Ahri’s Kitchen
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I was pleasantly surprised by how fast food was delivered. I ordered at 8pm on a Sunday night and deliver guy knocked on my door 20' later even though estimated time was 40'. Food was hot when it arrived.
Food quality, however, was mediocre. I got spicy salmon kimbab, and for unknown reason, it's a bit oily outside, how? why? My husband and friends got chicken japchae and bibimbab. Their food was even more greasy. Premixed bibimbab & delivery are a bad combination as by the time you open the box,it taste just like a bad version of fried rice…
Ordered delivery on a Friday night, and the food came an hour and half later. I called 45 min after placing the order, they assured me that it is on the way, and will be there soon. However, "soon" meant another 45 minutes. By the time the food finally arrived, they were cold. I understand that it was a Friday night, which is a busy night, but just be honest about the delay and give a more accurate estimate.
On top of the frustratingly late delivery, the food was just average. We ordered:
Grilled Beef Short Rib – it was good, but the portion was small and not worth the $18 price.
Bibim Rice with Pork – the pork was average and I wish there were more vegetable in the dish.
A side of Bulgogi – pleasantly surprised by how big the side portion is, it looks like a full serving size, which is a pretty good value.
In my opinion, I think Kraverie is a much better choice for Korean food in Jersey City as it is more tasty and cheaper.
I'm not sure about this place yet. The space is fairly small and dainty. It's byob, so it's helpful there's a liquor store a block away. There are little containers of kimchi on the self serve station along with cold and hot water. The kimchi is yummy, and there is a sign that says to help yourself! Also, there was oodles of to-go orders getting assembled – definitely a ton more to go than dine in, which, again, is good since the space is small and can only probably sit 16 people total.
We ordered a spicy pork roll, chicken thigh rice dish, and seafood tofu soup.
Spicy pork roll was okay, but there was barely any pork in it – mostly rice and veggies. The dipping sauce that they serve on the side was a great pairing though.
Chicken thigh rice dish was pretty good. There were big chunks of chicken that were really flavorful and there were a good amount of veggies added in as well. However, I wish there was some type of sauce in this dish.
Seafood tofu soup – The soup was served steaming hot in a standard clay pot…. Almost too hot to eat! There was soft tofu in the soup, not the standard silken tofu that I've come to expect, but that wasn't that big a deal to me. I was more caught off guard by the seafood that likely came from a frozen mix. Also, the soup itself was kind of oily and not as thick as I like it. There was a strong flavor though, and the spice kept hitting the back of my throat!
*tofu soup (meh, I was expecting the soup to be thicker but it was relatively thin and not much flavor in it; there is loads of tofu so that won't disappoint you haha)
*short ribs over rice (went on a Wednesday for the short rib special and the meat was pretty good!! didn't disappoint but it was funny how they cut the meat into two distinct pieces: either only meat or only the bone. I thought that was weird because the bone had nothing on it execpt for some tendon)
*bulgogi bibim (nothing special or memorable. would recommend the short rib over this definitely)
Cute little spot. Very casual and quiet. I think it's great to have a place like this in JC, considering there's mainly Japanese or Chinese places in this area. Not sure if I'd come back but can see why people would.
Definitely a welcome addition to downtown JC. People at the restaurant are very friendly and traditional Korean fare was virtually nonexistent in the area before Ahri's Kitchen arrived last year.
With that, expect to see many of the staples of Korean food – bibimbap, bulgogi, soondooboo, etc. The food is executed well and is what you would hope for in terms of Korean food. The main reason that keeps us from going back often is that the prices are a bit high for what you get. If the entrees were priced maybe $2-3 less I think we would be regulars.
Or, alternatively, a refrigerated section with little snacks and prepared foods (similar to Woorijip in Ktown in the city) would be great to have. The food is what you'd want out of a standard Korean joint, but I think some tweaks to the convenience and/or pricing would go a long way.
A cute little date spot near Hamilton Park. Warm energy, Korean hipster style and decor, great chicken dumplings and terrific bi bim bap. We tried both varieties of bi bim bap: the hot style with bulgogi and the regular style with tofu. Both were great, with sizable portions, healthy ingredients, and good prices. Ahri's is BYOB, so pick up wine or beer at the bodega across the street. This is a nice, affordable dinner date for two: entrees, appetizer, and beers all for $35, tip included. Definitely worth a return and don't miss a walk through the park afterwards.
Cool beans. Now I no longer have to go all the way to K-town if I have a desperate craving Korean. They do charge the same price as in KTown with smaller portion sizes and no banchan, but the flavors were great. And it's better to eat smaller portions anyways right?
We ordered a Bulgolgi Bibimbap (actually a bit cheaper than KTown), which came in a sizzling stone bowl. Tastes like a bibimbap should. No complaints at all. I loved the Seafood Spicy Tofu Stew and it came with a huge bowl of rice. Not that much tofu, but there was a decent amount of seafood. They give you a little cup of kimchi but you can take more from the stack next to the fridge. There's also chilled water should you get thirsty.
Don't forget to tip if you eat at the restaurant! You order at the front, sit down, and they bring you the food. Ordering at front almost through me off, but we remembered to leave the tip on the table. I never had Korean home cooking before, but I imagine it would taste like this.
Not bad for fast food Korean in Jersey City but I think it could be better. They offer standard Korean items like BiBimBap, SoonDoBoo, Grilled Short Ribs, but the flavor did not meet my expectations for what traditional Korean food tastes like. I know this is supposed to be like Korean home cooking, but I've had that before too and it's also been quite flavorful.
I am also a bit miffed that they don't serve better kimchee and also introduce the idea of some banchan. ( little side dishes to whet the appetite )
At this point, I don't think I'd go back only because it's a bit out of the way and I'd rather spent an extra 10 minutes on the PATH and go to Ktown.
I really, really want there to be great Korean in JC. So if the menu changes or if I just came on an off day, please let me know because I'm open to changing my mind if the food lives up to expectation.