A K-town gem for homestyle Korean comfort food, with a vast array of grab-and-go options & doshirak (lunch boxes).
This Korean eatery in Manhattan's K-town is celebrated for its extensive selection of homestyle dishes and convenient grab-and-go options, reminiscent of a Korean lunch box. While some recall a past buffet, the current focus is on flavorful, prepared foods that offer a taste of home. It's a popular spot for both quick lunches and as a starting point for exploring the diverse culinary landscape of the neighborhood.
Primarily known for its homestyle Korean comfort foods and popular doshiraks (lunch boxes), this spot offers a wide array of prepared dishes. While some reviews recall a past buffet, the current offerings are largely grab-and-go, with items like kimbap, bulgogi, and various chicken dishes frequently mentioned. Some customers note that while the food is generally good and convenient, there's a sentiment that quality may have declined from its peak, with a notable absence of the former hot food bar.
"Doshiraks (lunch boxes), kimbap, and sampler platters are frequently recommended, particularly the yubu chobap with bulgogi for its sweet and savory flavor."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its wide variety of delicious homestyle Korean dishes and convenient, affordable options, especially for takeout. However, some express a preference for its past buffet style and note a decline in quality compared to pre-pandemic times.
Important Note
Some customers feel the quality has declined since pre-pandemic times, and the absence of the former hot food bar is noted. One opinion suggests it is overpriced with small portions.
"This comment announces a food crawl event in Koreatown, NYC, highlighting Woorijip as the first stop for classic Korean comfort bites like kimbap. The event is scheduled for a specific date and time."
Neutral"This is a planned stop for Korean grab-and-go comfort food, specifically mentioning their famous kimbap. The group will spend approximately 30-45 minutes here."
Neutral"The original poster announced a K-Town food crawl including Woorijip as the first stop for classic Korean comfort bites like kimbap."
Neutral"This user recommended Woorijip for a casual lunch option in Koreatown, noting that while they no longer use a steam table, they still love the food."
Neutral"This user suggested adding Woorijip, describing it as more casual but consistently loved for its food, even after changes to its service model."
Positive"Woorijip is listed as a casual option for prepared Korean meals and dishes."
Neutral"The user mentioned Woorijip as a place to sample Korean foods."
Neutral"This commenter laments the loss of Woorijip's hot food bar, stating they miss it 'almost weekly' since it changed due to Covid, now only offering pre-packaged items."
Negative"This commenter echoes recommendations for Cho Dang Gol and Woorijip, noting Woorijip is fun for prepared takeaway bites. They also mention Fort Lee is easy to access from the city."
Positive"The poster is organizing a food crawl through Koreatown, and Woorijip is the first planned stop for classic Korean comfort bites, specifically mentioning their famous kimbap."
Neutral"The original poster expressed concern about food sanitation after observing the same plates of food being present for extended periods. They were reassured by the previous comment that food is regularly swapped and stored properly."
Neutral"The commenter states that Woorijip frequently replaces food items and uses heat trays or rice cookers for potentially hazardous foods, and they have personally never gotten sick after eating there."
Positive"Woorijip is recommended, and it specializes in Korean food."
Neutral"Woorijip was listed among several other restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"Woorijip is listed as a place that is solid for value, convenience, or when a craving hits."
Positive"Woorijip was listed among recommendations for places within a 10-15 minute walk from Madison Square Park."
Positive"Responding to the suggestion of Woorijip for catering, the user expressed pleasant surprise and confirmed it as a great idea."
Positive"The commenter listed Woorijip as a potential catering option, implying it is a suitable choice for larger events."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a place to repeat."
Positive"This commenter provided a simple 3-step guide for choosing food at Woorijip: pick a protein, pick a form (roll, noodles, bowl, soup), and enjoy."
Neutral
