Address: | 12 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA |
Phone: | +1 212-244-1115 |
Rating: | 4.2 |
Working: | 9AM–2AM 9AM–2AM 9AM–2AM 9AM–3AM 9AM–3AM 9AM–3AM Closed |
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Katie Harman
K-town has always been one of my favorite places to visit. It’s a lot more hustling and bustling these days than it used to be. I guess people are discovering their love for Korean food! That being said… the restaurants have gone up quite a bit in prices. However, Woorijip is one of the more reasonable establishments around. Inside this little nook is a bright, clean place with a surprisingly decent amount of seating. Woorijip cranks out tons of delicious food daily. They have a pretty big buffet with both cold/hot choices. What’s delicious: bulgogi (shredded korean beef), kimbap, kimchi (fermented cabbage… Spicy good.), japchae (glass noodles), squid, noodles, dumplings and more! They also have some more familiar items like fried rice and garlic chicken. They have trays and containers that are weighed by the lb. (I think $7.99/lb) You can slide down the buffet and beyond that they sell individual containers with food as well… If you’re in a rush or more of a “on-the-go” type. It’s also great because if you’re not familiar with the Korean cuisine, you can try a bunch of things and for a decent price. Total win. Yeah for being adventurous! It seriously doesn’t get any better than this. Can’t wait to come back. If you’re a beginner to Korean food, come to Woorijip. You won’t be disappointed.
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Ann Hua
woorijip makes me so jealous of people who live in nyc and can get cheap, delicious, quick food like this at almost any hour of the day. their by-the-pound "buffet" is the reason to come here. you grab a styrofoam box and fill it to your hearts desire and then you weigh it up at the register before paying. i was in k-town late on a sunday night and decided to drop by to get some grub for the next day (a full day of studying, locked in my hotel room). i was super sad to find out that the buffet hours are different from their regular store hours. i think the sign said it closes at 10:30pm, whereas the store is open till 3am. all the refrigerated stuff was still available, as well as 2-3 options for prepackaged hot foods (spicy seafood noodle, kimchi fried rice with egg, etc.). the food is not the most amazing ever but definitely still above average, especially for cafeteria/buffet style! worth checking out, especially if you are in a rush or need to grab something to go!
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Jason Lee
A one stop-shop for all your Korean eats. This place is not a restaurant, but a place where you can eat some of the common Korean delicacies, like jap chae, Korean pancakes, and other dishes you would also find at a Korean restaurant. With so many options, it’s hard to decide what to get, but you can walk around and let the food help you decide. They have a buffet bar, which you can scoop whatever you like, as well as boxed meals and soups. Tables are available for sitting, but can get really packed, so good luck finding a table. During a certain time, they would lower their prices for most of their dishes, so I guess the best would be night time, since that is when they want to get rid of the food, so you can enjoy eating your favorite Korean dishes without breaking your wallet!
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Lisa Tran
Perfect place for DRUNCHIES (drunken munchies)!! Too bad it closes at 3 though.. would be perfect if it opened 24/7. Food is pretty cheap. LOVE their japchae, fish cakes, cucumber banchan, and soup. When I bring my friends, their eyes always light up after taking a bite of my japchae. Still in the process of filling up my stamp card. I want that ceramic rice pot dammit!! I never experienced their side buffet area. Is it even a buffet? I dont understand why they shut that down late at night when theres clearly food left over... especially where theres hungry customer here whos willing to pay for the leftover food!! If you stay until closing, theyll kindly remind you that theyre closing in ___ minutes and for us to leave. I appreciate that theyre not rude :)
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Kaiwen
A unique eating experience in K-town. Its set up like a cafeteria style where you serve yourself and then pay by weight. Theres a lot of good quality Korean food to choose from as well as a selection of soju and maekgeolli on the side. Most of the food is just good though, and I wouldnt say anything was spectacular. I would recommend this place if youre looking for a quick bite and want some flexibility with options. If youre looking for a full meal, there are definitely better places along the same street, however. During the busy times (like Friday or Saturday night) you might have difficulty finding a seat and will need to stake out a table from some of the groups just sitting around.
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Athena Chang
Woorijip has been a mini Korean quick-eat spot for me as far as I have lived in New York. They have a small buffet section that you can buy food by weight. There is another section of already prepared and cooked food and it has a great variety. The price is also inexpensive so it is a good alternative if you want a quick and cheap meal on the DL. To my surprise, I just realized this is also a hot spot for late night pre-game! A lot of young Asian adults come here to drink cheap soju and beer before they hit the club or fancy lounges. Soju is $9 a bottle here compared to $18 at most lounges in the area. Now I can see why there is a big crowd here even after 10PM.
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Zayadur Khan
Right smack in the middle of Korea Town, this restaurant serves a variety of Asian foods, ranging from Korean kimchi or Japanese sushi, along with the usual candidates of rice, poultry, and drinks. The pricing is teetering over the edge, in light of the portion sizes, but theyre enough to fill you up. It gets quite crowded during most hours of the day, as there is little floor space and the restaurant itself seems to be a hot spot. Seating is cramped, and the lines can get long enough to wrap around tables where people are trying to enjoy their food. In sum, the food is good, the space is not.
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Horia Vlad Guzu
Very nice buffet concept with pay for the weigh of the food you bought. It gave me and my friends the chance to try for the first time Korean food. Very resonably priced. For around $17 my wife and I ate plentyful. I would go again to try some of the dishes I couldnt eat the first time. Chairs could have been more comfortable if they had back rest. The place was quite crowded so it took for the 5 of us some time to find enough seats at a table. Also, unlike other restaurants in Manhattan, in this one the temperature was perfect. They dont abuse of their A/C system.
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Holly Eng
Korean fast food as good as it gets. Ive never tried the hot buffet before but Ive been very satisfied with the pre-made selections throughout the store. Im the type that likes pictures on my menus so its great that all the food is already out for you to pick and choose from. Also a plus that there is English on the food labels so non-Koreans dont have to be scared away. Prices are good for midtown and although the food wont blow your mind, its a great alternative to eating a sandwich/salad for lunch and youre feeling more like a home cooked meal that day.
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Rachel Antonio
Woorjip borderlines on cafeteria and deli but out of all the restaurants on 32nd Street, it stands out the most. Where else can you get a tray of Korean delicacies and be able to eat to your heart and bellys content all for under $10? The food is fresh and always different. Woorjip boasts hundreds of dishes and it shows from the hot buffet and sushi in the fridge to the pre-packed take away items. Woorjip is part diner, part grocery store, and part savior. Yes its open late night. Yes the lines move fast. And yes you can always find a seat/table here.