Korean pub vibes w/ inventive snacks like bacon kimchi pancakes & kimchi martinis. Also known for great fried chicken & seafood towers.
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Bryan Kim reviews Golden HOF, a Midtown Korean pub where kimchi martinis and creative bar snacks like bacon kimchi pancakes and disco fries are the stars. It's a lively spot for after-work drinks and casual bites.
Golden HOF offers a unique fusion of Korean pub fare and American comfort food, creating a lively and flavorful dining experience. From expertly crafted kimchi martinis to indulgent bacon kimchi pancakes and spicy ddukbokki carbonara, the menu provides creative twists on familiar dishes. It's a go-to spot for after-work drinks and vibrant shared plates, with a diverse offering that appeals to a range of tastes.
Golden HOF presents a menu that blends Korean flavors with pub-style favorites, receiving high praise for items like their General Sam's sauce, Korean fried chicken, and a notable seafood tower. Diners also rave about the bacon kimchi pancakes and spicy ddukbokki carbonara. While many dishes are celebrated, some customers suggest avoiding the pasta options as they may not be as refined. The restaurant also offers a selection of signature cocktails and lunch specials.
"Highly recommended dishes include the General Sam's sauce, Korean fried chicken, seafood tower, bacon kimchi pancakes, Buldak dumplings, and the rose rigatoni. The hanger steak and rice cakes carbonara are also noted as excellent choices."
Customers generally have a positive experience, frequently praising dishes like the General Sam's sauce, seafood tower, and various Korean-inspired plates. However, some find the pasta dishes less perfected and the overall experience can be pricey.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the pasta dishes may not be fully perfected and that the restaurant can be pricey, especially when consuming drinks.
"The user fondly recalls the 'Melona Milk Punch' from Golden Hof, mentioning they think about it occasionally."
Positive"The commenter suggested 'Golden Ho*f' as a place to consider."
Neutral"The original poster reported that they ultimately chose Golden Hof, which proved to be very accessible and a hit with the group, fulfilling their desire for American food with a twist."
Positive"The user mentions Golden Hof as one of several establishments with amazing dessert selections."
Positive"Golden Hof is suggested as an alternative to Golden Diner if one is near Times Square, offering a similar menu without the lines, including pancakes."
Positive"Golden Hof is described as an easily accessible restaurant with a diverse menu including American diner food, Korean food, and seafood. The commenter highlights that one can enjoy the "mind blowing pancakes" from Golden Diner without the long queues, though the service and vibe are not fancy."
Positive"The author shared a chicken sandwich and sticky noodles, finding them really good. They also tried the pancakes, which they thought tasted different and didn't like as much as the ones at Golden Diner."
Positive"Golden Diner is listed as a 'fun' option for delivery, even for pancakes at night."
Positive"Golden Hof is mentioned as another 'fun' option, particularly if one enjoys pancakes at night."
Positive"Scallop crudo at NY Kimchi was mentioned positively."
Positive"This user suggested Golden Hof for a birthday celebration, mentioning that diners can choose to eat at the upstairs tables instead of the downstairs Korean BBQ, and that it was a crowd-pleaser for their own birthday."
Positive"The original poster is planning to go to Golden Hof for their graduation lunch."
Positive"This is one of two recommended options near the venue that could accommodate a large party. However, it may exceed $100 per person if drinks are heavily consumed."
Neutral"This user simply recommended Golden Hof."
Positive"Golden Hof is suggested as a lunch alternative for those who wish to avoid the wait at Golden Diner."
Positive"This commenter had a steak at Golden Hof and found it to be pretty great, noting its proximity to Radio City."
Positive"The author highly praises the Rose Rigatoni at Golden HOF, calling it 'A+.'"
Positive"This user found Golden Hof had many empty tables for late brunch on a weekend, and found the dessert-sized pancakes to be perfect, noting the regular portion was very rich."
Positive"This user is interested in trying Golden Hof, as it is related to Golden Diner and known for its pancakes."
Neutral"A user recommended Golden Hof."
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