Authentic Korean fare w/ generous portions; whole fried fish & Bulgogi highlights. Great value in K-Town.
This traditional Korean restaurant in Manhattan's Koreatown offers an authentic dining experience. It's known for its generous portions, including a whole fried fish with banchan, and dishes like Bulgogi. While some items like marinated crab can be a bit challenging to eat, the overall feedback highlights a satisfying and value-driven meal.
This Korean restaurant is lauded for its traditional offerings and substantial portions, with a whole fried fish and various banchan being a notable feature. Bulgogi is also mentioned as a well-prepared dish. Some customers find the marinated crab a bit challenging to enjoy, but the overall food experience is viewed favorably.
"Bulgogi is a recommended dish, and the restaurant is noted for serving a whole fried fish as part of its generous banchan offerings. Bibim guksu or naengmyeon have also been highlighted positively."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its authentic Korean dishes and good value, particularly noting the generous portions.
Important Note
The marinated crab served at the restaurant can be challenging for some diners to eat.
"This user simply listed Samwoojung as a recommendation."
Neutral"This user listed Samwoojung as a direct-from-Korea restaurant in Manhattan."
Positive"Samwoojung had a bibim guksu or naengmyeon that the commenter really liked."
Positive"Sam Woo Jung was suggested as being able to accommodate a large group."
Neutral"Mentions Samwoojung was decent and really close to Penn Station."
Neutral"Recommends Samwoojung located near Ktown."
Neutral"Suggests Samwoojung as a potential Manhattan option if leaving the borough isn't possible. Notes it won't be cheap but isn't overly expensive for NYC standards."
Neutral"Recommends Samwoojung for a good meal that's potentially on the nicer side but won't break the bank, specifically mentioning they serve bulgogi."
Positive"Recommends Samwoojung as a potential option for Korean food."
Neutral"Lists Samwoojung as a potential fun spot for kids in K-Town."
Neutral"Recommendation for Samwoojung"
Neutral"Samwoojung serves marinated crab, which is challenging to eat."
Neutral"Recommends using chopstick and spoon for eating fish at Samwoojung."
Neutral"User providing instructions on how to eat fried fish at Samwoojung"
Neutral"User asking how to eat the fried fish served at Samwoojung."
Neutral"Samwoojung gives a whole piece of fried fish in addition to regular banchan."
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