E-Mo
“Just a note for when you go in, it's a small establishment and is cash only, so it's more of a take out place.”
“A kimbap is like one giant California roll, basically the same concept since there is no raw seafood used to make it.”
“Their spicy tuna is on-point, but I'm not too crazy about their rolls that contain jalepeno; it's very off-putting.”
E-Mo
Take-out: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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I've known about this place for a while and probably stopped in once before. There has to be a reason why they've lasted so long, right? I recently decided to give them a try and it was good. I ordered the beef kimbap since lots of the kimbap places have a tendency to make the beef on the dry side, but it wasn't the case here. Kimbap is made to order and ingredients are fresh.
There wasn't much flavor to it though, but I guess that keeps it on the healthier side. An order of kimbap comes with a free miso soup, which I feel is more like a clear broth, works for me. One thing that I had an issue with was that they didn't cut the pieces all the way through so trying to separate the pieces made it fall apart. Overall, not a bad option for a quick lunch or dinner if you're not feeling other Korean restaurant style food in the area.
Pssst don't tell my mom, but E-mo makes the best Spicy Tuna Kimbap!!
I like how they add the sesame leaf for that extra texture/taste. It's actually spicy! Most Spicy Tuna don't impress me with their spiciness but this one definitely has a kick.
Foreigners call it Korean Sushi but the literal Korean to English translation is Seaweed Rice. There's so many combinations and E-mo's got the bases covered from Beef to Kimchi to Vegetable.
There's certain Korean foods that are easier to introduce to people outside of the culture, Kimbap is definitely one of them. It's delicious, no aversion to it AT ALL during my childhood. KIDS would love this snack/meal!
It was made to order right in front of you. It's a quick filling snack/meal that's easy to eat with your fingers. COMES WITH FREE SOUP!!
Can't wait to stop by again! How come I've haven't notice it before.
A small to-go kimbap stand that is cash only.
This is a great alternative to Woorijip if you don't want to wait in the long line to pay for your kimbap. The good thing is that they clearly make the kimbap on that day and don't keep anything overnight.
They are super nice here. They even give you miso soup. I forgot if they charge you for it but I think I got it for free.
This place is SMALL, but could easily become my go-to joint for cheap and fast kimbap. Props for making it right on the spot too.
We really wanted the spicy tuna kimbap, but they were all out of tuna when we got there. Turns out the next 5 people after us asked for the same thing and had to get the same message. Hrm. Definitely a sought-after one.
We settled with the jalapeno and beef and they're pretty solid. Ingredients are fresh and so chewy. Take the miso soup when she asks if you want it. Just take it.
This place is my go-to for kimbap. Everything is made to order and is always so delicious! I had the spam kimbap when I went, but I plan on going back to try it all. It's relatively inexpensive (about $6 for a roll) and you get a side of miso soup with your order.
Just a note for when you go in, it's a small establishment and is cash only, so it's more of a take out place.
I've passed by this location so many times without noticing it until my friends pointed it out. The kimbap here is solid. If I have never had kimbap in Flushing, I would give this spot 5 stars. However, kimbap in Flushing is cheaper and tastier, hence my 4 stars. Nonetheless, I will definitely be returning if I am around the area and craving kimbap. The service is quick and friendly, which is also a plus!
Note: Their prices have gone up. The price for a roll is $7-$7.50
I saw the excellent reviews and feel kind of bad for giving this place only two stars. I got the spam kimbap, which may be my fault as spam doesn't seem very traditional Korean. Or perhaps I was spoiled by my fave kimbap place in SF. Either way, not coming back.
Came here to get my kimbap fix for the night. Ordered two rolls (about 8ish pieces each): the spam and spicy tuna (the latter actually packs quite the heat!). I was super impressed by how quickly they made each roll.
The space is tiny with one short counter that can fit maybe 4-5 people maximum, standing room only. Besides kimbap they also offer bowls of instant noodles which they can make for you on the spot and a giant vat of miso soup.
Overall, it's a no frills hole in the wall where you can take away many rolls of deliciousness for cheap. Now I know where to go for kimbap!