Arirang Restaurant

The waitress there has the worst attitude. When I asked her to pack the left, she refused to do so and said «you couldn’t eat all this, it’s too much for you.» It’s not your business! It’s part your job to pack the food!

I came here with two friends on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t too busy — we were seated immediately. It’s not a huge restaurant but very spacious and looked clean. Street parking available!
The waitress speaks both Chinese and Korean — thankfully my Korean friend ordered so I’m not even sure if they speak English. I ordered the Kimchi seafood noodles and my friends got the regular seafood noodles. All three bowls came with a lot of mussels but had one shrimp… I like mussels but I like other types of seafood too… so is it really a seafood noodle soup? Not really. It was yummy though! I liked the kimchi taste, not too overbearing either. The noodles were a little soggy though, disappointing. They offered kimchi as a side dish, free refills! The check came out to around $ 15 per person with tips, not too expensive for the big bowl, but there are better places.

I’ve been searching for amazing Korean chicken hand drawn noodle soup for the longest and I have found the place. There use to be a place on northern Blvd that got closed down so I really sad that I couldn’t have my chicken noodle fix whenever I was sick.
The portions are amazing and the soup broth is not too salty just the right amount of flavor and with lots and lots of garlic. The noodles are perfect size and chewy. The chicken is super tender. You know they put a lot of love into their few but good ingredients.

Such a great place to eat at. The Korean waitress was trying to talk to me and my friends in Chinese which was very nice of her. Sometimes when I go to Korean restaurants, they don’t talk to me that much. However, the waitress was super nice. The food is really good as well. The scallion pancake here is the best one I’ve ever ate. Also, the chicken soup is yummy. I would definitely recommend this to others and come back here again.

I just want to start off by saying that this place is my number one restaurant for the best seafood pancake appetizer ever! The pancake had a crispy top and bottom layer with a soft middle bite. It had the perfect assorted seafood to flour ratio, by this I mean more seafood (of course), and it definitely was a great appetizer for a family of four. I don’t think I can order any seafood pancake anywhere else after having it here.
I came here with my family for dinner and it was a small-​cozy restaurant. It did get a bit tight when people started to come in for dinner, but it was still comfortable enough for us to enjoy our meal. My sister and I decided to order the soondubu (tofu soup) kalgooksu and the kimchi soojebi, while my dad and my mom both ordered the black sesame kalgooksu. The soondubu kalgooksu was spicy and delicious, along with the kimchi soojebi. The hand made kalgooksu noodles were chewy and definitely fresh. Along with the soojebi noodles, which were made by flattening out the noodle dough into oval-​like shapes. I tried my mom’s kalgooksu dish as well, and you can taste the black sesame seeds in each bite. The black sesame seeds were freshly grounded and made into a soup for this dish. It was definitely a healthy dish, in my opinion, and if I were to come here again I would order this entrée.
The service was very nice and the woman that served us was very kind when I changed my order from kalgooksu noodles to soojebi noodles. My sister and I wanted to try both types of noodles so I changed my kimchi kalgooksu to kimchi soojebi, so that we could try both of the noodles in two different dishes! She quickly went behind to tell the chef and came back out to tell us that she had made the switch.
Overall, I loved all the dishes that my family ordered. I’m going to order the black sesame kalgooksu the next time I visit! In terms of what I favored between the soondubu kalgooksu and the kimchi soojebi, I would say I liked the soondubu soup a little better than the kimchi soup because I love soondubu so much. However, both were still amazing! I would again like to mention that the seafood pancake was by far the MVP out of everything I ate here!

This place was really excellent! We loved the wonderful noodle dishes and the Kimchi was fantastic. The owner was very nice and concerned that it would be too hot for us. Not a worry for Korean food fans like us. This place is different from your standard Korean restaurant and the food tastes like home recipes.

Excellent quality Jjimdak. Spicy chicken stew with glass noodles, veggies and rice cakes. They also add crispy rice at the end to mix with the leftover stew. Absolutely delicious and it will clear out your sinuses!

Korean restaurant specializing in kal-​gook-​soo, noodles made by hand-​slicing with a knife. That’s the literal translation in Korean. (This is not hand-​drawn per se… There is no throwing, stretching, and acrobatics involved with the noodles. The dough is shaped and sliced.)
You want to order the kal-​gook-​soo. This is their main specialty. They have man-​doo (dumpling), other types of casseroles, and sam-​gae-​tang (whole chicken stuffed with rice and other goodies deep stamed/​boiled in broth), but you must try the kal-​gook-​soo.
I’ve tried the gim-​chi, chicken, and manilla clams type. All are good. The gim-​chi is spicy, so avoid that if you can’t handle the heat. The chicken broth type can taste/​smell «overwhelmingly» chicken-​ish, some don’t like that. The clam type is clear soup and smooth… Take this one, unless you have allergy to seafood. (If you’re allergic to seafood, you’re missing out… Korean food is heavy on seafood in preparation.)
The kal-​gook-​soo takes time to cook. If you think you’re going to order and get it in 5 minutes, I don’t think so. Besides, a wait is a good thing… It means that your meal is being prepared fresh.
The restaurant can get crowded around lunch time (even on the weekends) and is definitely crowded around dinner time. People drive here or pop out of the LIRR commuter rail to grab a meal before going home.
Portions are on the larger side, prices are affordable, and they have a minimum bill amount, so be safe and bring cash. Otherwise, they have a huge ATM machine on the premises to withdraw cash. (Hint, hint… Get it?)
The gim-​chi they give you… Two types… Gut-​ju-​ri and the ggak-​doo-​gi. The first type is cabbage and isn’t quite fermented and sour. The latter is radish and very fermented and very sour. Both are spicy. Koreans prefer the latter, for the extra fermentation and sourness.

This place rocks. Average $ 15-​$ 18 a noodle but it’s SOOO GOOD. Staff is super friendly and very accommodating. I always order the seafood long noodle. And they have take out too. Take out container are big so you get the same amount as you get if you were to eat in, they give some kitchen on the side too. Their seafood pancake and ginseng chicken soup is a must try!!!

I had clam Kalguksoo. It was above my expectation. Service was good. They gave us a jar full of kimchi once the initial small plate of serving was gone.

Great ginseng chicken soup that really warms your soul. Great service as well!

This place is a real hidden gem.
My partner told me he was craving kalgooksu and since we were already in Flushing, a quick google search in Korean by him, and a ride on the Q28 had us on Northern Blvd outside Arirang.
The place is small and has a very homey feel inside, and pretty full of Korean and Chinese diners. The servers were all Ajumma, which for me is always a good sign in Korean restaurants in NYC :)
We ordered a seafood pajun, and two bowls of kalgooksu, one with clams and the other with wild sesame. Their pajun is huge, and tastes better than any pajun I’ve had in Ktown. The kalgooksus were incredible. The seafood one evolved as I ate it — I think they must put the clams in last minute, so the broth’s flavor gets deeper and stronger as you eat it. And they don’t scrimp on the seafood either! The wild sesame one was heavier, but also delicious. The hand cut noddles in both are so damn good also!
If you’re not already in Flushing, it’s certainly a hike to get to Arirang — but if you’re looking for an adventure, and to try something new and delicious, you should visit. It’s the sort of place that would have a line round the block if it were in Manhattan.

The space feels a bit tight, but it is a good restaurant. I arrived on a Monday afternoon, and the place was full. There were 14 or so tables, and people were sitting shoulder to shoulder. We were told to wait and look at the menu. Our order was taken before we were seated, and the food arrived just a couple of minutes after we got our table.
I have no complaints about the food or service. It was actually the best chicken noodle soup I ever had. It reminds me of a place called Mat Baram which closed down a while ago, except I think this one is slightly better. The server was also very friendly. (she spoke both Chinese and Korean). I expect myself to be a regular from now on, especially during the winter months.

The chicken hand-​pulled noodle soup is delicious! Worth coming back especially on cold winter or rainy days. Seafood pancake is super authentic. Understaffed and rather inattentive, I had to pour water and tea myself! But large portions and decent food.

For me, Arirang is like a fond memory. I used to get the samgyetang when I was sick, the pajun/​dumplings with my friends when I was with my friends and craving some fried goodness, and the seafood kalguksu on rainy days. Well, yesterday was a rainy day, and for the first time in a while, I came back.
My favorite part of the seafood kalguksu is the soup. I don’t know what they put in there, but it’s just so refreshing and light and filling, all at the same time. I add in the special sauce (?) thing they have on the side, and it adds a touch of spiciness that adds even more flavor. The seafood pajun is also definitely worth a try. I usually ask the server to make it extra crispy, and it totally works. There’s just so many things in the pajun, it all kinda blends together to make this delicious (but oily!) flavor in your mouth.
The portions are huuuuuge. The pajun especially. It’s actually almost a burden how much they give you! Definitely plan to split at least the pajun with your plus one.
Though memory of food is often hyped up, my expectations were not disappointed. I’ll be back!

I was hesitant at first to try this place given it’s rating, but after having lunch here with a friend during Thanksgiving I gotta say, I’m suprised.
First of all, this place has absolutely HUGE portions. I ordered the «chicken with handmade noodles» (Chicken Kalgooksu). The chicken, noodles and the soup all work in unison to give you satisfaction in every bite and sip. The chicken really just melts when you bite into it, and the noodles… let’s just say you’ll be scavenging for that last slurp that’s on the bottom of the bowl. You seriously can’t go wrong with this!
Our server was a nice young lady and was very attentive, even though the place was pretty packed she never let our kimchi dish go empty, which is kinda important to me since I love having a bite of kimchi with every bite of my food.
Arirang is not your typical Korean restaurant you’ll find in flushing, so I’d recommend you try this out if you’re craving some good Korean food or just want to try something «different».

Secret, I have a soft-​spot for hand-​drawn noodles… And Arirang have some bombbbb noodles, along with heart and stomach warming Korean food.
Out of the many Korean resto choices on Northern Blvd, Arirang should definitely be on the top of your list. Why? Umm. BOMB HAND-​DRAWN NOODLES?!
My friends and I were greeted by a very friendly server at a table by the door, although it was a tad cold, that was the last table in the store so no complaints! I ordered Seafood Kalgooksoo and Samgyetang, both were excellent!
Samgyetang is pretty much a small chicken stuffed with rice fillings and surrounded by soup. Sounds odd, I know, but it was insanely delicious and healthy!!! They added a hint of black sesame on top of the chicken which was a surprise, a pleasant surprise.
Kalgooksoo had my favorite hand-​drawn noodles underneath a generous amount of clams and oysters. The portion is quite large so it would be ideal to share.
Since it was recently Thanksgiving week, I must say, «I’m super thankful for all the yummy eateries out there!»

Warm bowl of noodles in a hearty soup on a cold winter day, simply amazing.
I definitely recommend the spicy seafood tofu noodle soup — especially if you like soondubu. The mussels and clams adds a sweet flavor to the savory and spicy soup. The noodles add an extra texture to your classic soondubu and takes in the flavor of the soup. For $ 10, the order can definitely fill two people.
Great for lunch and dinner. Come in parties of 2 – 4. Service is quick and friendly. Parking is not difficult around the restaurant. It is a hidden gem amongst Korean food in New York.

Place was great on a cold winter night for dinner. I ordered the sujebi with kalgooksu noodles which is essentially the same thing. The broth could have had some more depth in flavor. This place is small and cards can only be used for over $ 25 but they have an ATM machine inside.
This place is more like 3.5 stars but I’ll round up to 4 because they had good kimchi at the time.

My boyfriend and I ordered chicken kalgooksoo and clam kalgooksoo and they both taste mediocre. Chicken kalgooksoo has that raw chicken smell and clams were full of sand. Every single clam I ate I had to spit out.
Kimchi wasnt even fresh. Leaves were all dried up and not appetizing at all. So how were we suppose to eat these bland kalgooksoo.
Lastly, service here is horrible. Servers are rude and basically dont want to serve you. It was my first time here and I am so furious that I had to let people know not to come to this place.
If I could rate this place with zero stars, I would. No hesitation.