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Kum Gang San

(Now Closed)

Korean Restaurant$$$$

Koreatown, New York

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Kum Gang San

Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and Gothamist

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GothamistAugust 1, 2014
Kum Gang San, with its spectacular waterfall at the entrance & unending menu options, is a great place to bring a big gang, even if the food's not quite as refined as some of the other options nearby. Read more
Stephanie GreenidgeJanuary 16, 2015
Chicken teriyaki lunch special had more food than I thought, highly recommend. Beef dumplings were alright. A little pricey but worth it if you go with a group
Michael LiuOctober 27, 2013
Fantastic early morning breakfast specials from 7-10 am each morning. 7.95 sul lang tang or soon du boo (among others), with fried egg and coffee and all the usual appetizers.
Casey SchoonoverJanuary 20, 2015
Have only eaten at the 1st floor buffet. Very similar to what Woorjip has to offer but I thought they had a better variety and more interesting options (Octopus, conch, etc.)
Burp Fart MoanNovember 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Excellent special kalbi, kimchi pajun, dol sot bibimbap and kongbiji! I love this place, but avoid the complimentary "ice cream" at the end of the meal.
Elaine HeFebruary 14, 2014
Seafood cassoulet was great with more than enough for two people. I like the shrimp and lobster in it, though a bit too spicy:)
Clyde Erwin BarrettoNovember 13, 2010
Big two floor restaurant that is 24 hours! Real great for late night food after a drunken club session. The lunch specials are hearty and filling. You'll find most of your favorite Korean dishes here.
Byrne HobartJune 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
A great place for a medium-sized group of people who like to try and share weird stuff. Don't miss the avocado ball appetizer, but focus on ordering lots of different kinds of barbecue.
BravoJanuary 28, 2010
A bustling big Korean restaurant. The best of the bunch with the largest variety of panchoa (salads and pickles that come with every meal). Open 24 hours for night owls like me! -Anita Lo, Top Chef M
RyanMarch 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
You can't go wrong here plus they have a grotto 👍
Bryce GlassAugust 8, 2014
Phenomenally good beef and pork. Everything else was first-rate too.
David DiGregorioNovember 4, 2014
Eat a lot of 반찬 and potentially catch a live concert behind the now defunct waterfall area.
Matt YuJuly 27, 2010
If you're hungry and like sashimi, the hae dup bap (three types of fish with hot sauce to be mixed with rice) is huge and comes with plenty of veggies.
Village VoiceApril 19, 2012
Kum Gang Sun's Seafood Pancake voted #10 on The Village Voice's 10Best Late Night Eats in New York City: http://bit.ly/w33HqB
Rachel SheppardJuly 8, 2011
Buy 2 BBQ dishes, get a side free! Perfect amount for 2 people. The short rib BBQ was amazing.
Suzanne EL-MoursiNovember 21, 2012
Try the Spicy Octopus In Stone Pot - Freaking spicy but sooooo good!
I BOctober 14, 2011
the heineken here is pretty good, everything else is extremely disappointing. I can't remember ever seeing less appetizing Korean appetizers, and the bi bim bap was a letdown as well.
Earnest LigginsMarch 21, 2013
Great beef short ribs box lunch. Great place for lunch outing.
Wesley FrugeAugust 25, 2011
I am all about the white baby grand piano on top of the fake mountain / indoor water fall. Tacky amazing!
Crystal ZhengNovember 28, 2011
They always have live piano. Quite romantic if you don't mind the BBQ smoke ;)
SuperjonbotJanuary 10, 2013
Not impressed, food was maybe slightly below what I come to expect from main korean restaurants in the area. Good reviews must be from drunk people that are thankful for a 24 hour restaurant.
Alyssa BereznakOctober 25, 2014
Seafood scallion pancake rocks. So does the rotation of music: power ballad > brandy cover > Mariah Carey > ABBA
Alex F.July 26, 2013
Good Korean food. Open 24 hours.
Irene MarouklasJanuary 27, 2016
Good quality and big portions, but the service wasn't that great.
Niels MeersschaertAugust 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Bibimbap is served in hot stone bowl.... really good.
Caroline Kay Hwa TanJuly 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the galbi jjim and you won't regret.
Jason LeeMay 28, 2012
One of the tasty spicy tuna roll I've had in awhile.
Eugenia LOctober 9, 2012
Korean BBQ Combo for 2, $55 and lots of food!
Olev TammerJuly 7, 2011
Really enjoyed avocado ball and fish pancake (seafood pajun).
Chris SerpeOctober 20, 2011
Weekday lunch special definitely the way to go.
Joe De SimoneJanuary 17, 2015
Beer and soju
JudithMarch 24, 2014
This place used to be one of the nicest in Koreatown. Unfortunately, the atmosphere has significantly gone downhill and it ruined my dining experience. I won't be returning.
Wil TFebruary 23, 2012
Come here late, grab some drinks eat some BBQ, and enjoy the food.
CariJune 29, 2013
Pricy but a ton of food
Michelle HermarkJanuary 23, 2012
OM NOM NOM NOM! I'm sorry, I don't have time to write a tip I MUST EAT ALL THE THINGS!
Ted GSeptember 6, 2013
Wow, wonderful lunch! I will be back..
Jenny KowFebruary 8, 2014
Grill beef short ribs and sushi was good
Craig CalderMarch 8, 2010
Short rib box lunch is tasty and reasonbly priced. Lots of fresh veggies.
etta yFebruary 12, 2012
I bet there aren't that many other restaurants out there with a fake grotto housing a grand piano.
QuentinMay 28, 2011
Favorite korean bbq restaurant in nyc! Try the teriyaki salmon
Robert NgDecember 8, 2012
dericious seafood pancake, but horrible kim chi fried rice
Robert MilewskiApril 15, 2013
Its all about the kimchee bokum bap !!
Edward BohanJanuary 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Note that they don't have a lunch special on holidays.
Brad BensonJune 15, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Respect the baby grand on top of the mountain (the one beside the waterfall)!
🐾 Arina 🐾August 9, 2014
Now it's my favorite place in K-town.
heidi harmanMay 29, 2014
The sashimi is amazinf!
Fanny ChanApril 23, 2014
Large variety for lunch
miss hoeJanuary 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Lunch box specials are the best!!!
Kent LeVanApril 24, 2010
The special KalBi is the way to go.
Arjun RaoDecember 8, 2014
Kimchi pancakes!

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