BANGIA

Amazing experience at Bangia NYC! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the cheesy pancake and hot soups. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and very comforting. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, and welcoming. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the whole dining experience even better. It’s a great place to relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy authentic Korean comfort food. Highly recommend Bangia if you’re looking for a cozy Korean pocha spot in NYC. I will definitely be back again!

Great late-night spot 🌙 located underground in Koreatown perfect after work, bar hopping, or a night out with classic Korean comfort food 🍲 Marinated Pork Feet is one of the “Signature” dish in Bangia, literally everyone loves it ‼️Slow-braised pork feet marinated in a soy-based sauce with garlic, ginger, and spices - I’m literally enjoy its rich texture. Spicy Stir-Fried Pork & Kimchi, every bite transported me back to Korean 🇰🇷 pork belly stir-fried with aged kimchi, absolutely is my favorite comfort food. Great drinking food, pairs with “BINGSU” literally Instagram-worthy 🍨 Make sure you get HOT TODDY in Bangia get warm, soothing, enjoyed in cold weather ⛄️ A warm food Rice Cake Oden Soup at Bangia 🍢🍲is my destination in this winter ❄️ Chewy rice cakes and fish cake simmered in a light, savory anchovy-kelp broth.

Bangia is a Korean bar and restaurant with vibes that lasts and stick. Once those doors open, you already know it’s going to be a long fun night. They got creative drinks fused with fun Korean flavors that’s an absolute blast to quench down. Bangia does not have your typical bar food but an impressive menu of classic Korean dishes with a twist. We talking about real food that makes you drinking for hours. For a limited time during Valentine’s Day week, come in show some love with your partner, and they will show you both love with a dessert and two shots to share!

✨ It’s been a while since I felt that true late-night street food energy — good food, good drinks, and effortless conversations. At BANGIA, I finally found it again. 🔥 We started with a bubbling pot of ARMY STEW. Ramen, spam, sausage, kimchi, and melted cheese simmer together — it’s made for sharing while catching up with friends. 🍝 The TRUFFLE OIL CHAPAGURI fills the air with rich black truffle aroma. The noodles are perfectly chewy, bold, and impossible to stop eating. 🦑 The Spicy Whole Squid is honestly one of the best I’ve had in NYC. Served sizzling on a hot plate, tender and slightly spicy, with that satisfying smoky sound as it hits the table. 🥓 You have to order the SPICY SQUID & PORK BELLY — especially with rice cakes. The spicy sauce, the richness of pork belly, and the chewiness of tteok create the perfect bite. 🍲 Portions here are generous. The CLAM SOUP comes in a massive bowl, light yet flavorful, perfect for sharing. 🍶 And don’t skip the Lychee Makgeolli. The subtle sweetness and rice aroma instantly reminded me of homemade rice wine — nostalgic, comforting, and warm. 🥂 The entire restaurant is filled with laughter and clinking glasses. It’s lively, relaxed, and effortlessly fun. Trust me — this place will make you happier.

Fun place. Great atmosphere. The seafood pancake was solid and the army stew was good too. The drinks are disappointing. The yuzu soju was sweet, not much alcohol. Not worth the $18. The shaved ice was a joke. Looks nothing like the ad. And there was zero alcohol. Also not worth $18. Overall, the food and drinks were overpriced. Not a good value for money.

An underground Korean spot with a cozy & dimly lit vibe that works well for large groups thanks to its generously sized dishes. We ordered the kimchi soup, potato pancake, and marinated pork feet. The kimchi soup leaned a bit salty without much depth, though the pork feet were quite good. Service felt a bit uneven - we ran out of garlic and jalapeños for the pork feet and refills were slow. A solid spot for hanging out in a casual setting with decent Korean food.

Missing my college days at this gem! 🥹This spot where my friends and I made the best memories over endless soju and the most incredible Korean eats. Highly recommend

The vibe is top tier. The music is not too loud but still has a nice atmosphere. The staffs were super nice especially the girl. She deserve a raise for sureee. The drinks selection is amazing. More options to look for.

Korean local, casual, street style, fun vibes. Very cute vibes, good for a get together. The drinks here are really good including the mocktails. Best lychee martini I've ever had. Very wholesome. We had ramen, corn cheese cake, tteokbokki All was amazing, the corn cheese pancake was so good my daughter did not want to share. Nothing disappointed here. The flavors and everything was on point. I absolutely loved it here and wish we had something like this in Boston! Don't forget to stop by grace street after!!

We came here because it was almost 10pm and most restaurants in Koreatown were closed. I was craving soondae, so I got this with the ddukbokki. This was the strongest soondae I ever had - a little too strong for my liking, but I think the red sauce from the ddukbokki went well with tempering the flavor a bit. The dduk was a little on the soft side when it first came out, but when it cooled down the texture was more chewy. I also liked how there were bits of intestine in the red sauce. The squid was honestly the highlight of everything. They served it to us whole and someone took the time to cut it into small pieces. The texture was amazing - so chewy and fresh. I never saw anything like this in LA Koreatown so this was really impressive to me. The Korean pancake was decent. Not wow but it went well with the soju and the other dishes we got.

Great late-night spot located underground in Koreatown perfect after work, bar hopping, or a night out with classic Korean comfort food Marinated Pork Feet is one of the "Signature" dish in Bangia, literally everyone loves it ‼Slow-braised pork feet marinated in a soy-based sauce with garlic, ginger, and spices - I'm literally enjoy its rich texture. Spicy Stir-Fried Pork & Kimchi, every bite transported me back to Korean pork belly stir-fried with aged kimchi, absolutely is my favorite comfort food. Great drinking food, pairs with "BINGSU" literally Instagram-worthy Make sure you get HOT TODDY in Bangia get warm, soothing, enjoyed in cold weather A warm food Rice Cake Oden Soup at Bangia is my destination in this winter Chewy rice cakes and fish cake simmered in a light, savory anchovy-kelp broth.

Found this hidden gem in Koreatown on a Tuesday night where they have a $10 drink special! Every drink we got was generous and they also use real fruits for the fruity cocktails. Would definitely come back to try their food and other specials!

A solid pocha to hang out before going out. Love the Parmesan truffle fries. They're so good.

Wandered into Ktown on a Saturday night. You know how that goes. We wanted some causal but fun eats, comforting. So we walked down some stairs and went into Bangia. We started with some wings! 10 piece chicken wings, half soy garlic, half sweet and spicy. Piping hot. Sauce was amazingly good. The garlic had lots garlic chunks that gave it an interesting texture. The spicy sauce was sticky in a good way haha. The deep fried whole squid was hot and fresh off the fryer. Cut at table side, served with two sauces. Tartar type sauce and soy based sauce (very similar to seafood pancake sauce). Tasted great!! The army stew was deceptively huge. Felt like there were two packs of noodles chilling in there. Lots of ingredients, various textures. From the soft rice cakes, to juicy sausage, soft luncheon meat slices and way more. Definitely worth getting for a bigger group. For our dessert, do some light customizing of your shaved ice. The Bangia Bimsul is a fun boozy dessert. Each bite comes with a little soju or makeolli, it's sweet and dangerous. We sat in the back area which can get really loud! Sit in the front area if you want a quieter experience.

Hands down AMAZEBALLS!! We've been to several Korean restaurants during our stay in the city and by far this is our BEST meal! This was our anniversary dinner and I'm so glad we booked a reservation here because it was perfect. It's located downstairs so you have to be on the lookout for signage. Recommend getting there early, joining the waitlist or making a reservation. They open at 6pm and the people start walking in. The place is big inside and has a great vibe. The menu is online and there are QR codes at the table for you to scan. They'll come and take your order and the food and drinks are out quickly. I ordered the Truffle Oil Chapaguri beef and hubs got the Bulgogi rice platter. Omgosh these were DELICIOUS! Best bulgogi and the Chapaguri beef was chared to perfection! The portion size of the Chapaguri is also large so it's definitely shareable. For drinks, we got the Lychee Makgeoli which was refreshing and quite tasty. Don't walk, run to this place to try it. You won't be disappointed. This place will definitely remain on my fav list.

This place slaps. We rolled in with a group of friends and immediately vibed with the cozy, slightly chaotic energy. It's a Korean late-night bar with dim lighting, walls packed with decor, and a vibe that practically begs you to stay way too long - basically the definition of a pocha. Huge shoutout to Alex for bringing us to this spot. We ordered and shared the strawberry soju bingsu, which was hands-down the highlight of the night. Sweet, icy, creamy, and spiked just enough (it honestly deserves its own fan club!!) The drinks came out fast, and the place had that perfect "decompress after a long day" feel.

Pocha in Ktown with the most delicious shaved ice and makgeoli! Would only come here for the drinks though, the food was just okay and pretty expensive. They have a cash discount as well as an ATM in store with no service fee! It can get busy on the weekend so it was hard to flag down our server to take our order. It is a great place to have a few drinks with your friends, has a very lively energy on the weekend.

This place has great vibes and I love the octopus here! The dishes are all so tasty and can't get enough of their desserts. The vibe here is so fun and it feels like an underground pub, def fun for date night or a group hangout!

The authentic Korean drinking culture experience is unmatched here! Very friendly hospitality and delicious food as well!!!

Came here a couple years ago and remember it being really good but the food quality and service has definitely fell off. Their food prices are not cheap and their portions have gotten tiny. We ordered the spicy pork and mozzarella with tteokbokki and the dish came out barely covering the bottom of their small cast iron pan. The service here is okay. It felt like we were being rushed more than attended to. We were told that they needed the table back by 8pm but by 7pm it felt like they wanted us out. Not sure if I would recommend this place anymore.

5/5 Lychee Makgeolli 5/5 Yuzu Makgeolli 5/5 Fried Tteok w/ honey + gochujang dipping sauces 5/5 Spicy Seafood Stew 4.5/5 Corn Cheese 4/5 Fries We came on a weekday on the earlier side, would recommend if you're trying to avoid a wait. I have tried to visit Bangia much later at night, and had to resort to a different Ktown spot because the wait would have been too long. A very casual spot for some great makgeolli varieties and anju! Worth a visit if you're in the area!

I came back here for some food, and it was delicious! My friends loved the food, the portions were good sizes, and everything was very flavorful. Staff was super friendly. Good vibes for food and drinks with friends!

I cannot believe how rude the staff is here. They make you feel rushed the ENTIRE time you are sitting there. Don't be a Pocha place if you don't want people to sit and talk for awhile??? And mind you we were only halfway into our food and drinks and they'd come around asking us if we're done, touch ALL our cups and plates at least once every 10minutes to check if it's empty. It felt like if we even stopped drinking / eating to talk for just a little bit they'd rush over and want us to hurry and finish. We really were not there past how long normal people stay at pocha places on a weekend night (there were other groups there who were still there even when we left). Im really not recommending this place to any of my friends sorry, the food also wasnt even great. There's better pocha around.

I really enjoyed this place! It's so fun and they offer great drink specials. The food is a bit pricy, but the portions are very large and you can definitely share. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, I loved the shaved ice drinks, and the soup was so delicious. I'd give this place a 4.5, just knocking off a bit for the price and the service was a bit slow. This place is very busy and packed, so I'd get there when they open or have a reservation.

Staff were super attentive, came to our table like 10 times lol Spam rice balls were really good!! Sweet/spicy chickens were too saucy Coconut cream soju cocktail was hella strong

Year after year this place is still my TOP fav pocha. The food portion is huge, and most of all the workers here are all just so funny and have top tier service. They joke around with you while making sure that you have everything you need, and are part of the experience. It's very spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating with great alcoholic drinks that are so yummy and sweet! They also have weekday deals of like signature cocktails for only 10 dollars on a Tuesday, etc. so you can really come here any time of the week and have a great time!

Super great place for medium sized groups! Plenty of seating and great drinks and food! I really like the vibe of this place. It's so modern and fun even if there aren't that many people in the dining area. I tried their yuzu soju cocktail which was really, really good and had a decent amount of alcohol in it. My group ordered the kimchi pancake and a tofu with kimchi and pork dish. The tofu with kimchi and pork was AMAZING. The blocks of tofu had a great texture, soft yet firm, and I've never had plain tofu, but it tasted so good. The tofu paired soooo well with the kimchi and pork because of the contrasting flavor profiles. The sour, salty kimchi with the plain, slightly sweet tofu. The service was pretty attentive as well.

This place is fast becoming one of my "regular spots" when I hit up NYC which seems to be a minimum of quarterly. Its no frills, its kinda hidden away from the main hustle/bustle and honestly its just good bar food and a great pocha feel. The place requires entry down a set of steps and has their small ish bar area right up front when you walk in but opens up to a larger dining room as you go further into the back of the restaurant. The ambiance is dimly lit and is a fun spot for group gatherings but I could also see a laid back intimate date working here. The service is your typical pocha in ktown and the menu is broken down by their "top items", jeons (pancakes), stir fried ( meats, etc.), Grilled items (pork skin, squid, etc.), Soups/Stews, Rice, and Fried Chicken. Honestly love the ambiance and love that they have Hallasan (my favorite soju). I have been here a few times now and ive landed on my typical spot (at the bar when alone, 2- 3 bottles of hallasan, and the truffle oil chapaguri (Parasite Movie inspired) with pork belly. Its comfort each time, its filling, its no frills, and while the chapaguri is a tad pricey for what it is.... Its still just a comforting feeling. This is a "go to" for me. Love the ability to have a nice "peaceful" dinner. Love me my pocha meals.

Was recommended to come to Bangia in NYC's K-Town for the Soju/Makgeolli Bingsoo by a couple of TikTok videos, and was unfortunately disappointed by the hype. My friend and I went on a Thursday night, in which Bangia offers $3 shots, IIRC, which we had decided to skip out on as we were excited for the Bingsoo. We ordered a Mango Bingsoo with Soju and a Lychee Bingsoo with Makgeolli to share, both of which tasted like they lacked alcohol. The Bingsoo also melted relatively fast, after receiving it for a couple of minutes, the Bingsoo had melted into a drink. One plus to the Bingsoos was the mochi bits inside of it, which were fun to eat. On top of everything, service was also incredibly slow. The restaurant was pretty empty since it was a Thursday night, but it took forever for our two Bingsoos to come, and also for our check as well. The table next to us also voiced frustration when it took them a while to receive their check. IIRC, it took ~2-3 reminders to receive the check. Not sure if I'd come back again, since there are definitely other restaurants in the K-Town area that offer better food with better service.

LOCATION: E 32nd St (in between 5th & Madison) WHAT WE ORDERED: * Bing Mac ($8) * Lychee Soju Cocktail ($7.25) - really tasty, but on the sweeter side. * Spicy Rice Cake with Stir-Fried Pork ($33.49) * Spicy Squid & Pork Belly ($32.49) - Too salty for my liking. I should've gotten something else because this tasted like the rice cake dish. The food had huge portions. It was way more than enough for two people. As NYC tourists, we didn't even get to eat our leftovers because we wanted to try other food. The price was on the higher end. My favorite part was the extra steamed egg on the house! Our server noticed we devoured it super quickly, so they gave us another hahaha. Service was quick and attentive. Super cozy and intimate Korean pub.

I have come here several times with my friends so far. Almost every time I come, it is for drinks only. The staff are very friendly and understanding. My friends and I love their lychee soju cocktail, which comes in a pitcher. It is not too sweet, and the alcohol is not too strong. One order also comes along with a cup of lychee. For the most recent time I came, I recommended my friends to try the lychee makgeolli. They've never had Korean rice wine before, so they were skeptical. However, everyone loved it. It was the star of the show. Although both the soju and makgeolli were delicious, we all preferred the makgeolli.

Despite coming at 6:30PM on a Friday night, we were able to get seated right away. Dark inside, but it fit the mood. Truffle Oil Chapaguri noodles was so good! The pork belly could've been crispier; it was too soft despite being fried so the texture was exactly the same and didn't add to the flavor Deep-Fried Sweet Potato & Onions were good--I especially enjoyed the sauces it came with. Lychee Soju Bingsoo was yummy but doesn't seem like high alcohol percentage. There's a 10% discount if you pay in cash. They don't take same-day reservations.

This was such a great Korean restaurant and the ambiance was giving an upscale version of Korea's Pojangmacha. The food wasn't cheap (in the $30s) but shareable. It is dark lighting but very intimate. I caught up with friends ordering the Tteokbokki (rice cake) stir fried pork with mozzarella and army stew w/ a side of steamed egg. Love love loved the Tteokbokki (rice cake) but found the army stew okay, a little watered down. The steamed egg was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. The service was kind and quick. As we drank we received assistance with the soup being distributed and everything. An overall great place but pricey. Great for group settings. Fyi happy hour is mon-thurs. The drinks were goodt. We got the yogurt soju and pineapple soju (my favorite).

I've been coming here for years and it's always such a great place for drinks and snacks. The makgeolli flavors are great - my favorite is likely yuzu. Always a fun vibe and not too difficult to get a table!

RATING: 6/10 DIdn't love the food here. As someone who grew up eating a lot of Korean food, especially from Queens I find that often times Korean food in the city is priced much higher for something that doesn't hit the mark as well. I get it, it's the city, so a different price range is expected to some extent. SEAFOOD PANCAKE - love seafood pancake, but this was a bit dry, not too chewy, and didn't have that robust fresh seafood flavor you look for. SPICY SEAFOOD TTEOKBEOKKI - the rice cake texture was on point, but the sauce wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked and the seafood didn't feel -super- fresh tasting unfortunately . CHAPAGGURI W PORK BELLY - the pork belly was cut into bits and quite crispy, was hoping for more fatty pieces. Chappaguri is instant noodle which is expected so this was just fine. STRAWBERRY MAKGEOLI - tasted like a strawberry smoothie, which was yummy, not too boozy at all, and a bit sweet. FINAL CATEGORY: OK (terrible ./ bad / OK / good. / great / excellent)

went here last year and decided to revisit!!! actual best restaurant we ever went to and did go to, the servers are so funny and social!!! this restaurant always amazes us with the consistency in service & food! the atmosphere is so nice, downstairs & lowkey.. everything is absolutely perfect!

Favorite ktown late night spot by far!! I've been here a couple of times, and it's always the best pre or post a night out in ktown, or even just for dinner. It can be pretty busy on a weekend, but depending on the time there can be no wait. I've ordered a bunch of stuff from the menu, but my favorite is the tteokkboki and the oden, as well as their noodle soups! Everything comes in large portions, and is meant for sharing, so I'd recommend going with a group and just trying a bunch of stuff! The egg souffle is also AMAZING here. It's complimentary and sooooo fluffy!! It hits every time. The atmosphere is also very cute, there are lots of seating areas each in sort of separate sections, which gives more privacy to each table. The dim lighting also makes the spot more cozy and intimate! A mustgo in my opinion for anyone who wants authentic korean food, one of my ktown favorites!

This is definitely my new favorite pocha to go to in NYC. I believe they went viral recently because of their shaved ice makgeolli, but I could be wrong and it's been a long-existing menu item. I would highly recommend getting a reservation and coming with lots of people because we ordered food enough for maybe 5 people when it was just my friend and me. Service is honestly pretty good, and I love how they blast K-Pop on the TVs everywhere. I highly, highly, highly recommend getting their lychee shaved ice makgeolli. It's probably one of the best shaved ices I've had in the city, and they even put some mochi balls to add texture. The shaved ice is so fluffy, and the entire dessert is refreshing for a summer's day. I wouldn't count on eating this to get drunk, but I could eat an entire one by myself. The food is also pretty yummy too. We got the Parasite movie ramen and pigs' feet, and both are really nicely sized portion sizes. I highly recommend Bangia. I will definitely come again and again.

Bangia... is MF BANGINNNNN BABY. I love coming here with my friends for any occasion, but any time you come, it's gonna be a lit time. They recently popped off on social media for their drinks but the food has always been incredible. Bangia has generous portions, and I always feel stuffed when we come here. We order 3-4 plates for 5 people and it's a pretty good amount. My top picks are : Budae JEONGOL, seafood pancake, SPICY SEAFOOD CHEESE RICE CAKE, and truffle oil chapaguri with strip loin. Their drinks are also fire. The lychee soju pitcher has real whole lychees in it. The soju bingsoo cocktails are also a great dessert and super refreshing. The staff is always super friendly and funny, but also really attentive. We all got shots for my bf's bday, but one guy didn't drink so they gave him a shot of ginger ale LOL.

5/5 service & atmosphere - great to drink with friends and awesome service. Food sucks? The intestine was stale. Army soup was bland. Fried rice also stale. Idk maybe when you're drunk it tastes good but I was sober and food was no bueno.

This is the perfect spot when you have a big group and dont have a reservation in NYC Ktown. Highly recommend the army soup and great vibe overall for pregame or afters.

Had a really great experience here on Thursday night! I've been here a couple times with my friends previously and we've always really enjoyed the food and drinks. Thursday nights already get pretty busy but the restaurant had really nice vibes. My friend and I ordered two dishes and two cocktails. The soondae tteokboki was delicious! I really liked the flavor of the soondae especially when dipped in the tteokboki sauce. The octopus and pork belly were cooked really well - both were tender and had good flavor. The dishes were spicy but not too spicy. The drinks tasted great as well. My friends and I always get the lychee soju cocktail. I tried the yuzu soju cocktail this time, but I liked the lychee one better. The yuzu cocktail is lightly more bitter and less sweet compared to the lychee cocktail. The staff were super friendly and came to check up on us many times. They also gave 3 free shots to both my friend and I, to try out some of their new creations that may be introduced to the menu. I really liked the carbonated rice wine (Starlight Chungha) - it's very light, fresh, and slightly sweet. They also gave us a warm shot that tasted a bit cinnamon-y, and the drink was super smooth and didn't taste strong at all. I had a great time at Bangia! It'll continue to be one of my favourite places in ktown, and definitely my go to for some drinks and food with my friends. #ThankYouThursday

Accidentally made a reservation for the wrong day but they were luckily still able to accommodate my party which was very nice :) the watermelon was very refreshing and they put the snow on the side for us because one of my friends has a dairy allergy, again, very accommodating! Every dish was delicious! They served us a complementary clam and seaweed soup that was also very good! I would definitely come again! The vibes were great there too, they were playing kpop :)

Food (4/5): We ordered the army stew. It's pretty good but not as flavorful as other places I've been to. It could have more of the sauces to contribute to a stronger flavor. Service (4/5): Nice, friendly and attentive servers. Food came out quickly. The only issue we had was that the rice we ordered took a while to come and they didn't check up on us frequently unless we tried to call for their attention. Ambiance (4/5): The restaurant is downstairs in a basement setting. It is really well lit with cool lights hanging off an elevated door. There is a cozy atmosphere.

그냥 다 진짜 맛있겠다! 10점 만점에 10점 o(^o^)o 솔직히, 오늘 너무 피곤했어. 그 막걸리 팥빙수 너무 시원했어. 콘치즈전, 와 딱피자처럼. 사진에 삼겹살을 못찍어서 죄송합니다. 우리 너무 빨리 먹었다고. 시원한 바가 생각나는 곳 This place was a 10 out of 10! I loved all the food & drinks. This is 21+ only so you better have your ID ready! My favorite thing was the Shaved Ice lychee cocktail. The best thing to have after a long hot day! The corn cheese pancake reminded me of a cheesy gooey pizza. I also got the grilled pork belly, but we ate that up so fast I couldn't get it in the picture. This is a great trendy spot to go after work, or a night out with friends. I love the low light aesthetics, and modern take on Korean dishes. This is definitely bar style and not traditional Korean restaurant style. Don't expect to be served banchan, the dishes are the stars of the show. I can't wait to come again! Be prepared to bring your wallet, because your going to want to try everything on their menu.

Super cool place with a great happy hour! The food is amazing-- I especially love the kimchi stew.

Celebrated a friend's birthday here and we had: -truffle oil chapaguri which was slightly spicy -chadol sookju which was all bean sprouts so I was not a big fan of this one -corn cheese pancake was like a cheese pizza -mango makgeolli dessert which was smaller than expected, surprised that there was mochi at the bottom -fried chicken soy garlic sauce They also have specials each day which is nice to try.

Arrived ~6:45PM on Thursday evening and got seated after a 10 minute wait. The interior is cozy and cute. Their food is priced reasonably according to its size. There was a complimentary seaweed soup and steamed egg, which were both really good! We ordered the jokbal and bibim guksu with pork belly. For the jokbal, though there was a lot of meat they were disappointingly not quality cuts. I don't think I would order again. I quite liked the bibim guksu along with its assortment of toppings, but it was not as refreshing or spicy as I'm used to. I am tempted to order this again though. Their per day drink menu is shockingly cheap. The strawberry makgeolli was extremely good but there was definitely not a lot of alcohol in it. On the other hand, the lychee soju felt like 5% lychee extract and 95% soju. The service was good. Overall, I like the vibe but it's definitely more of a place for late night snacking and large parties.

Incredible gastropub and I've never had jjajangmyeon tteokbokki (I forget what it is called) but now I'll never have anything else. Beware though, everything is spicy as hell!

Came here with some friends on a Saturday at around 6:30 and it was pretty empty but they still made us wait. However, the food was delicious and they also gave us the steamed egg for free! I recommend going with a group of 4+ to try a bunch of different dishes. We also got the lemon soju cocktail which was really good. We ordered some soju bottles with lemon slices and they charged us 50cents for the lemon slices so I'd keep that in mind. Just taking out a star because of the price and how we had to wait even if it was empty. I'd definitely come back again though!

Bangia is a great late night bar/restaurant with good eats. Great menu and drink options.

Bangia isn't in the main Ktown street, but that shouldn't stop you from going. There are a lot of Korean bar foods that aren't as commonly seen at other restaurants around Ktown. My friends and I decided on the spicy stir-fried soondae. There aren't a lot of places that serve soondae, so I was excited it was on the menu. Their soondae is filled more with glass noodles. A perfect mix of sweet, salty, and spicy. There's a good amount of vegetables as well. A perfect drunk food. The rest of the menu also looks amazing, including their wide variety of drinks. The alcohol is also on the cheaper side. There's a discount if you pay in cash, and if you come on a day that's not Friday or Saturday, the receipt gets you a discount for Space karaoke if you want the night to keep going. Definitely want to be back to try their other offerings.

Fun spot for solid food & drinks before a night out! My friends and I visited Bangia a few months back with a reservation for one of the larger rooms. Although the restaurant was busy, service was pretty quick (they appeared almost immediately every time we pressed the service button) and we were able to order a solid variety of food and drinks. 1) Chicken Wings, Egg Souffle - 3.5/5: Both were pretty standard. I liked that they provided plastic gloves and wipes for the wings! 2) Budae Jjigae (aka Army Stew), Seafood Pancake - 4/5. These are classics, and Bangia does them well! The budae jjigae was flavorful (though a little salty) and the noodle texture was good - perfect for sharing given the huge portion size. The seafood pancake was crispy and flavored more lightly (which I personally like). 3) Truffle Oil Chapaguri with Beef Brisket - 3/5: I'm a big fan of chapaguri, and although I liked the noodles (you can't really go wrong with instant ramen), this was definitely an overpriced version that wasn't executed well. The truffle oil made the dish more oily than necessary, and the beef brisket was quite tough/overcooked. 4) Spicy Seafood Cheese Rice Cake - 4.5/5: My favorite of the night! The rice cakes were perfectly chewy and there was a solid amount of seafood. The spice level was also prominent but not too spicy, making it the perfect snack to have with drinks. For drinks, we mainly got soju (green grape is my favorite!). Prices were quite steep, but the atmosphere and overall experience was fun with a group of friends. I'd come back for the rice cakes and to try some of their other drinks.

Revisited Bangia after a few years & it's definitely still a pocha staple in the Ktown area. My friend and I came for dinner after HH nearby, & before we were even seated, the bartender gave us some free shots on the house for. As soon as we were seated, we were served seaweed soup, which was greatly appreciated! Between my friend and I, we decided to split the seafood tteokbokki with cheese (cheese is a must!!!) and fries. The rice cakes were delish and definitely hit the spot. Fries were a bit disappointing in both flavor and texture; they're a bit reminiscent of McD's fries but without the crispiness. But regardless, Bangia has great vibes and is perfect for catching up with a friend. Prices appear to be a bit on the steep side, but the portions are generous!

3.5/5 Excited I got to try out this spot! Bangia is a restaurant located downstairs, and has a classic pocha vibe. It's dark, with lots of string lights, neon signs, and music. Very club/restaurant fusion. There are a number of waiters on the floor, but i dont think youre assigned one waiter, which can make it confusing on who to flag down. Me and a friend got the Bangia Gimlet and Matcha rice wine. The matcha rice wine has that distinct rice wine flavor, and a light matcha taste. The gimlet was really strong and lemony! We also tried the jjangjang seafood tteokbokki in a fermented black soybean sauce. It came with plenty of squid and shrimp, and a hard boiled egg on top. It's sweet and savory, and plenty of seafood flavor! We also got the seafood pancake which was crispy outside and soft inside! I wish the side sauce was stronger in flavor. Lastly, we got the tuna mayo rice balls, which were my favorite part! Dishes ranged from $20-$35 per dish, so a little high, but would be fun for a big group to share!

This is a bit of a hard review to score because the food is pretty decent. But the price is a bit ourageous. Coming from LA korean food, this is by far subpar. The rice cake was hard and firm. 4/5 for the sauce and toppings The fried chicken did not hit. It was not super crispy. 2/5 for the korean fried chicken. The army stew was my favorite but it was a bit interesting to have pork belly and pepperoini in it! Dam the flavored makgeolli was $35 for a bottle. Wtf.... Kind of expensive. If you go in with the expectation that it is wildly overpriced, you'll have a great time.

The food improved a lot since I last visited, but the service throws me off. I experienced a rude welcoming by the worker by the door. I couldn't hear him asking for my ID since I am not used to being asked this upon arrival, but he gave me so much attitude because of it. It was not that serious, sir. The service remains to be a problem even after. It was hard to flag these workers throughout our whole meal. And it was not even that busy yet. The portions of our food was GINORMOUS. I consider myself a big eater, and even these 2 dishes was too much for me. The Truffle Oil Chapaguri ($30.25) did not taste prominently of truffle, but the chapaguri taste of the spicy jjajang instant noodle was there. I thought there would be something to this to be ordering what I could easily make at home, but it really was just chapaguri. The strip loin pieces were too cooked, making them dry and chewy to me. We got the Corn Cheese Pancake with Mushroom ($28.25) and it had more random tomatoes than mushroom. So we actually had something like a pizza, with more emphasis on the corn. My favorite surprise was the 1L Yuzu Makgeolli Cocktail ($32.25), which tasted sweeter than I expected. I thought yuzu would make it more tangy. You can still taste that hint of citrus though. It also had a smoothie consistency, which required you to stir the pitcher from time to time to even out the foam to liquid ratio. I'm intrigued by the other flavors now. Overall, Bangia is pricey like your typical Ktown pocha spots, but the portions are huge. I still never got to try the viral alcoholic shaved ice, so I would want to come back, but the waiters need some training on respect.