Woorijip Authentic Korean Food
“They had kimchi fried rice with egg in little containers for $3.50 and chicken and japchae and kimbab and other yummy korean dishes.”
“Luckily though, their cold items were freshly displayed and I got two boxes of beef kimbap.”
“The "abalone" porridge and chap chae, as well as the spicy chicken are also items we always get and never seem to get sick of.”
Woorijip Authentic Korean Food
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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So Woorijip is probably a 3.5 star place overall.
I've gone several times for the buffet during lunch. Very simple pay-by-the-pound scheme, at very reasonable prices. The quality is not going to be as high as in one of the good sit-down restaurants nearby.
But the quality is reasonably good. The benefit is the quick in-and-out nature of the buffet – get your food fast, get exactly what you want in whatever portions/ratios you want, pay a fair by-the-pound rate, and out the door. It's very hard to beat for convenience.
They also have pre-made selections if you prefer those.
When I was in Korea Town with my friend, I used Yelp for food recommendations, and I liked that this place has so many options. Coming it, I didn't really know what to expect because people didn't really touch on that, so I was surprised to see it is a buffet-style restaurant, where you fill up a Styrofoam container and you pay-by-weight. But that methodology works out so well here! I fill up on a bunch of different foods, and it was reasonably priced. The glass noodles were fantastic, and so was the kimchi friend rice. Of course I also got some kimbap and other things I can't remember off the top of my head. I wasn't a huge fan of any of the egg-based dishes I tried, which were a bit bland, but everything else was really good.
We also tried something weird that was in a corner of the shop, it was tasteless, but supposed to taste like pumpkin. We asked one of the cashiers what it was supposed to be, and he told us, and when he found out we didn't like it (at all.. bleh) he let us try some sweet rice balls for free! I thought that was a really nice gesture. Then again, maybe it was just because my friend was wearing her lucky dress?
THE VERDICT:
At any rate, it's a quick service place where you fill up a container and pay right there. But there were also a lot of pre-packaged things for on-the-go takeaway, both hot and cold. And there's also a bunch of flavored soju here! So, if you're starving and looking for a quick, tasty meal that won't kill your wallet, this place is an excellent option.
This will always be a ktown classic. I have been going here for so many years. I've even cried in the bathroom before…
One incredible thing I discovered recently: at around 1:30am, they basically make everything half price. This only happens on weekends I believe. It's amazing deal. My friend and j got kimchi fried rice, japchae and chicken for less than $10. The japchae wasn't the best but I loved the kimchi fried rice. I had some soju with it which was lit. Best Drunchies.
This place will never get old! Always check it out if you're in ktown and need to eat well but don't necessarily wanna sit down at a fancier place.
Love this place! So many options for Korean food. I like that they have a buffet option or a la carte so you can pick 1 or 2 things. This place is also affordable and the food tastes great. It seems very authentic in that they have a lot of things that are unique dishes. I really like the glass noodles and the potstickers. I also tried the crab egg pancakes and enjoyed those as well.
Drink section is large too, including specialty ones from Korea. You can even get a small bottle of wine for only $5!
Next time I go I want to try the kimchi they make as I missed it before.
I've come here at a variety of hours and it always has people in it. I could definitely see it being packed at lunch time though. Has a fair amount of seating but probably fills up fast.
Woorijip is a gem of a find in Koreatown. It's got a relaxed cantina-type feel that provides delicious Korean food in both build-your-own and pre-prepared options. That way, you can choose to either dine in or eat on the go. The options are plentiful, and prices are right, too (~$10 per person), so you'll never get tired of coming here – with the added bonus of keeping your stomach AND wallet full 🙂
I really enjoyed the veggie kimbap, which comes with a side of kimchi. I also chose to have my meal with white rice and seaweed salad. My friends had the japchae, which they really enjoyed.
I can see why this place is cherished so much. I'm a fan now!
Came here for to satisfy the munchies and this place did not disappoint. This place is laid out like a mini korean supermarket full of premade, delicious food. Ordered japchae, kimchi, seaweed, seafood pancake, tofu soup, curry. You name it they had it.
The food was so cheap and there were plenty of seats for our group of 10. The atmosphere is very festive late at night especially when the drunk crowd shows up. Our entire group loved this place and returned subsequent nights since it is open so late.
It's about high time I review Woorijip. Being in the city just for the summer as a summer intern, I've gone here way too many times for lunch, dinner, and "pregaming". I love you Woorijip!!!
This place is essentially a large Korean deli with a good amount of seating. It features a hot food bar that is charged per pound (~$8 per pound). The hot food bar changes daily but I think there are foods that stay every day. It has a ton of options–different kimbaps (classic, bulgogi), ddukbokki, different protein (tofu, chicken, beef, pork), different rices (kimchi fried rice, veg fried rice), different noodles (japchae, black bean), different pancakes (eggless kimchi, seafood), and a lot of veggies. In addition to the hot food bar, there are a lot of hot and cold grab-and-go dishes. Basically everything in the hot food bar also have grab-and-go packages.
ANY Korean dish you might want can be found here. Everything is very homemade tasting and authentic AND super flavorful. Honestly, I think it has better than many Korean restaurants.
The best part is it's pretty cheap, especially by city standards. This is definitely the cheapest place for Korean food on Manhattan island. For example, most grab-and-go protein over rices are ~$6.50 and come with a free soup, salad, or kimchi…the quarts of ddukbokki are $4…the quarts of soondubu are $3.50. If you come late, some things are in the 1/2 off basket near the cash register so make sure to check that out.
A pro tip: if you plan to go out in Ktown and don't want to spend $$$ at the bar, go to Woorijip beforehand and drink soju with friends. It's less than $10 for a bottle and they have a ton of flavored soju in addition to the original. Conversely, if you want some late night food after going out, Woorijip is open until 3AM and still has grab-and-go food out at that time.
Highly recommend this place for casual eating! I wouldn't come if you're looking for a dine-in experience or only in the city for a few days, but a very solid choice if you live in the city.
Kidnapping Korean mammas so they can cook for you would be considered execrable in any civilized society. So Woorijip is here to keep fill the void in your stomach. The food here may not be authentic Korean mamma quality, despite the name, but if you don't know one, and want fast, convenient food you can eat in or take out, you can avail yourself of the wide range of food here. There are prepackaged foods, from cold pickles, to soups, to rice to entrees to choose from. The salad and hot food buffet serves many of the same food in the packages, though you can pick and choose what you want and have fun trying foods you've never tasted. Arshi K. was indeed correct in stating there are many vegetarian options, a bonus. Everything usually looks fresh, and mostly is, probably due in part to the high turnover. I been here numerous times and have never had a bad meal here. My fish the other day was actually tender and moist, which if you know grilled mackerel isn't always an easy feat. Eat in paper containers are free, take out plastic ones will cost you. Water is free. There are tables for eat in, though at busy hours they might enforce the time limit they state. It's not a place for lingering anyway, too much traffic, too much noise. My favorite here is the fresh squid salad in chili sauce, with enough garlic to scare Dracula into converting to Christianity. I also like the jap chae, the futomaki, and the tofu stew over the kimchi fried rice. This place was a staple when I went to school close by. It's a fun place to eat, because of all the variety here. And depending on what you choose, the food can be quite good.