Take 31

Where to Eat In And Around NYC’s Koreatown

"When Her Name is Han fills up, guests often venture next door into Take 31, the owners’ more modern restaurant. “Havana-style” corn pancakes are an upgrade over the typical corn-cheese dishes found in Korean restaurants: It’s a crispy corn fritter dusted with parmesan cheese. Dduk bo ssam, a Vietnamese rice paper wrap more commonly seen in Korean barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles, makes an appearance here as a wrap over a slightly sweet, slightly salty pork belly; it’s served with pickled jalapenos. At lunchtime, Take 31 transforms into a daytime cafe called Cup and Cup, with a menu of lattes and katsu curries — and free wifi." - Sam Kim