It’s no secret that North Jersey has some of the best and most authentic Korean cuisine in the country. From All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ spots to upscale Korean BBQ cuisine for special occasions, North Jersey delivers. Of course, many of The 10 Best North Jersey Korean BBQ Restaurants are clustered in towns such as Fort Lee, Palisades Park, and the general Bergen County area.
But that doesn’t mean authentic charcoal grill Korean BBQ or Korean hot pot can’t be found elsewhere in the region. In fact, there are many gems throughout areas like Passaic and Morris County serving up wagyu beef and other favorites. To prove North Jersey is packed with grills firing up the finest meats available, we’ve curated a list of The 10 Best North Jersey Korean BBQ Restaurants. We hope you enjoy (both this list, and supporting a local business serving authentic Korean BBQ)!
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The Best North Jersey Korean BBQ Restaurants
BulgogiZip
Where: Newark
Details: The menu at this family-owned spot keeps things simple and authentic. Locals love BulgogiZip for the casual and inviting atmosphere paired with traditional comfort dishes. Menu staples include the fan-favorite beef bulgogi bowl and Korean-fried wings in plain, Soy Garlic, or Spicy Pepper. One popular recent menu addition is K-Pop chicken, a fun twist on popcorn chicken. (Available in the same flavors as their wings.) Loyal customers can sign up for their rewards program and earn “Gogi Coins” to redeem on a future order.
Cast Iron Pot
Where: Fairview | Little Ferry
Details: Cast Iron Pot has two locations in New Jersey. The original location is in Fairview, while the Little Ferry location is known as The Cast Iron Pot Signature. Either way, this popular spot is known for all-you-can-eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ. Menu highlights include Wagyu Bulgogi, spicy pork belly, marinated chicken, and beef small intestine. The menu slightly varies at each location, so be sure to review each menu online prior to arrival. Allergy-conscious diners will appreciate that Cast Iron Pot provides a detailed breakdown of food allergens.
Hanam BBQ House
Where: Palisades Park
Details: The main draw of Hanam BBQ House is their use of traditional charcoal grilling. Many Korean BBQ enthusiasts swear by charcoal grilling as the best-tasting and most authentic version of preparing the meats. The grill specials include beef tripe (intestines), grilled eel, and grilled beef entrails. They also have popular cuts of meat such as Prime Black Angus Beef Loin, marinated beef ribs, and cow tongue. Their Beef Combo specials are a great way to enjoy their best meats at a fair price for two to four guests.
Hanwoori
Where: Fort Lee
Details: North Jersey’s newest Korean BBQ restaurant is also one of its best. Hanwoori hit the ground running in early 2026, offering modern interpretations of traditional charcoal-grilled favorites. This upscale restaurant has a full bar, private event space, and master chefs that prepare each meat tableside. Their signature meat is Prime Hanwoo Beef, small cattle indigenous to Korea often compared to Japanese Wagyu. An excellent selection of appetizers such as Steamed Mandu and Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken further rounds out the menu.
Jeong Yook
Where: Palisades Park
Details: Jeong Yook offers the trendy Korean BBQ experience of tableside grilled meats in a modern, industrial setting. They serve a wide assortment of meats best enjoyed as one of their combo meals. Options include the Pork Combo (with pork belly, pork jowl, and pork collar) and the Beef Combo (thin-sliced brisket, choice of prime boneless short rib or prime rib eye, and marinated chuck flap tail). While ownership has changed hands over the years, the customer service and quality of food always remains consistent.
The Kalbi
Where: Englewood Cliffs
Details: The Kalbi is a fan favorite for their focus on serving prime quality meats and authentic Korean dishes. Their modern dining room offers a sense of elegance, accentuated by the exceptional customer service they provide. Their combo options offer the best way to experience their upscale cuisine. We recommend The Kalbi Combo A-1, with prime short rib, snowflake rib cut, thinly sliced brisket, and seasoned short rib. Besides the primary dinner menu, the restaurant offers lunch specials and an extensive wine list.
Li’s Hot Pot & BBQ
Where: Little Falls
Details: Li’s is Passaic County’s go-to spot for All-You-Can-Eat Chinese Hot Pot and Korean BBQ. For first-timers, the menu includes instructions for suggested cooking times to make grilling easy. Their hot pot menu provides 9 different soup bases that can be paired with seafood, meats, or sides. Meanwhile, the Korean BBQ side of the menu showcases 47 different meats, seafood, and veggies like oyster mushroom and pumpkin. With so much to choose from, we recommend going all-in on the Hot Pot and BBQ combo. Li’s Hot Pot is open seven days a week.
O2 K-BBQ
Where: Guttenberg
Details: This all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience features premium cuts of top-quality meats. O2 K-BBQ pairs traditional Banchan with a range of meats, from classic Bulgogi to Montreal-seasoned top blade steak. But the experience goes beyond sit-down lunch and dinner service, as the restaurant also offers fun amenities such as a photo booth and claw machine. In addition to their all-you-can-eat service, an a la carte menu is available. We recommend trying the spicy pork belly, Montreal chicken breast, and marinated steak.
Woodam Korean BBQ
Where: Morris Plains
Details: Woodam is all about the tableside grilling of high-quality meats for an authentic Korean BBQ experience. When Korean fried chicken is considered an appetizer, it’s best to prepare for an evening of exquisitely-prepared meats. Their signature BBQ combos come in two sets (A and B) and are priced for groups of two to four. Combo A is all beef, focusing on marinated beef short, prime boneless short rib, thinly-sliced brisket, and Angus tenderloin. Meanwhile, Combo B includes a mix of pork, shrimp, and chicken.
WOOGA
Where: Fort Lee
Details: Listed last alphabetically in North Jersey but always ranked at the top of most locals’ lists, WOOGA is one of the most popular Korean BBQ restaurants in the state. The restaurant exclusively serves USDA Prime and Miyazaki Wagyu beef to ensure the highest quality grade. Their popular combo specials offer an assorted mix of beef, pork, and sides for three-to-five people. Meanwhile, their signature dishes include A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Rib-Eye, fresh Crescent Duck, and Iberico Pork Belly. A la carte options are also available.
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Cast Iron Pot (in Fairview and Little Ferry) is a favorite, offering everything from Wagyu Bulgogi to spicy pork belly. Meanwhile, O2 K-BBQ in Guttenberg is another top-tier AYCE spot for classic Bulgogi and Montreal-seasoned steaks with fun amenities like a photo booth and claw machine.
Many Korean BBQ enthusiasts search for charcoal grilled meats because it provides the most authentic, smoky flavor. Hanam BBQ House in Palisades Park specializes in traditional charcoal grilling, serving up Prime Black Angus Beef Loin. Likewise, the upscale Hanwoori (Fort Lee) offers modern interpretations of traditional charcoal-grilled favorites prepared tableside.
Li’s Hot Pot & BBQ (Little Falls) is Passaic County’s premier destination for AYCE Chinese Hot Pot and Korean BBQ. They offer an incredible variety of 9 different soup bases paired with 47 different meats, seafood, and veggies.
WOOGA (Fort Lee) exclusively serves USDA Prime and highly sought-after Miyazaki Wagyu beef. Similarly, Hanwoori serves Prime Hanwoo Beef, while The Kalbi (Englewood Cliffs) provides prime short rib and snowflake rib cuts.
BulgogiZip (Newark) is a family-owned spot famous for beef bulgogi bowls and K-Pop chicken. Otherwise, Jeong Yook (Palisades Park) offers fantastic Pork and Beef Combos in a modern industrial setting. Lastly, Woodam Korean BBQ (Morris Plains) provides tableside grilling with their signature all-beef or mixed-meat combo sets.
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