ChinGoo

Warm, comforting Korean food on a rainy Wednesday night. We stumbled upon Chingoo while circling for parking before a show and were so glad we did. The soon doo boo chigae and bibimbap were both excellent—rich, home-style flavors that hit the spot. The space is cozy, not crowded, and service was fast and kind. A hidden gem for a relaxed, satisfying meal.

Local mom/pop Korean spot in East Williamsburg, has the quintessential dishes and Korean wings! Delicious and reasonably priced. I’ve only had take-out since I live in the area, but the staff seems friendly every time I pick up.

Service was lovely! The food was awesome. Very authentic delicious Korean food. Will definitely be back.

Haven’t had soondubu in so long and this spot had a hearty one for sure - only wish they gave more banchan (side dishes).

Getting the beef stew dish is absolutely perfect on a cold day. Never had a bad thing on the menu. It’s usually nice and quit so I do enjoy eating there as the staff is also so nice and pleasant. I have also ordered take away and it’s always delicious as well. Love this place and feel lucky I live close by.

This was my favorite place to eat when I lived in New York. I ordered the soon doo boo chigae (with pork) about once a week, and the bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, japche, and kimchi fries are absolutely amazing as well. I’m moving back soon and this will be my first stop!

This restaurant was an absolute delight, and I am already looking forward to my next visit. We ordered the mandoo, tteokbokki, and kimchi tofu stew, and each dish was expertly crafted with authentic and robust flavors that left a lasting impression. The stew, in particular, was a standout dish that truly warmed the heart and left us wanting more. We also indulged in the creamy kimchi udon, which exceeded all expectations with its incredible taste and texture. The overall experience, from the ambiance to the service and food, was nothing short of perfection.

Food was fantastic and reasonably priced. Service was quick. Japche was definitely a highlight! Want to return for the lunch special.

Great food ! Beautiful atmosphere !! Amazing service !!! Definitely recommend the spicy Chicken Bao.

My favorite neighborhood takeout! They have the best kimchi ever! Highly recommend the bibimbap

Our experience at Chingoo is a good one. Despite the funky smell when we first walked in, the food are delicious and fresh. Our favorite is the seafood pancake. It is a must order. One of the pancake we have ever had for a long time. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Get sizzling pot bimbibap if you decid to get rice. I got fried tofu bimbibap and the pot stays hot through my whole meal. Hubby got the soup one I forgot the name but it's a beef soup with veggies and yam noodles. The soup taste so good especially on a cold day like today. Dear daughter got the bulgogi. It was not overly sweet like other bulgogi. It came out sizzling hot also. Make sure you try the kimchi! We got three refills. The best kimchi I ever had. Pairs really good with our dishes. Even my 16 yr old daughter said it fits her taste. Food is the whole 4 stars. Take one star for the foul smell when we first walked in. It's a very weird smell that we must take one star off.

Dined in on a Thursday night, and there were a couple tables empty. Atmosphere gives off pop shop. Everything was well seasoned except the stew, we only had Kimchi as the banchan and it wasn't spicy but the flavor was there. One of the best kimchis we've had. The dishes are a bit small but it's enough for one person to finish.

This place was alright. Would return if back in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. It's decent Korean food if you like that...

Really good dining experience, food was quite good. Small and intimate restaurant with not too many workers but service was lacking a little bit as it took a while for our orders to get taken. The fries were crispy and warm. The yukaejang was good and honestly had enough noodles in it so unless you want a total noodle dish, order it normally. Really no comments on food as it was all delicious when it came out.

Local mom/pop Korean spot in East Williamsburg, has the quintessential dishes and Korean wings! Delicious and reasonably priced. I've only had take-out since I live in the area, but the staff seem friendly every time I pick up.

Hidden gem in the neighborhood. Authentic Korea comfort food - hit the spot! Will definitely come again!

I stopped by for a quick dinner before heading home from a nearby event. It was fairly empty but it was late on Wed. I was seated promptly and given water while I perused the menu. I decided on an order of Garlic Soy Wings and the Stone pot bulgogi . Generous portions of tasty Korean food and attentive service. If I was in the area its great for a casual lunch/dinner

Delicious! The galbi is very flavorful, chicken wings are crispy and juicy, tteokbokki was very soft, and the service was very kind and fast. Wonderful new regular spot.

Excellent ! Food always good. Best spicy chicken wings. Bul go gi delicious !!! Only other dish I've had here is Chicken teriyaki. Service always friendly, vibe is laid back.

The seafood soondubu was delicious! They give lots seafood :) The galbi also came with sizzling kimchi

Heck. Yessss. I had to write a review for this homey vibes gem in BK! We got soju, tteokbokki, fried chicken wings, and galbi. Every bite was better than the last. Galbi- tender and umami-rich; wings- shatteringly crisp and juicy; tteok- perfectly chewy with great sweet-heat. The person who greeted, seated, and served my brother and I was so lovely. If you have a low tolerance for spicy things, perhaps consider mentioning that to your server. I loved it. To each their own! Allergens/allergies: One salad has walnuts. No other peanuts or tree nuts as of 22 March 2024. My brother ate well here, safely.

This is a cool chill spot with great eats. Lunch specials were awesome. The galbi with rice had great cuts of meat unlike some places that gives you just giants chunks of fat. The only guy there working was awesome and super patient. Def stopping by again.

I visited here after getting my nails done across the street. I was craving Korean food, so it was perfect that Chingoo was a three min walk from the salon. I did not have any expectations, for it was my first time, and it's hard to find Korean food that actually tastes like Korean food (I am from Korea). However, this restaurant really delivered. First, the host was super nice and helpful. I asked him for a recommendation, and he guided me towards picking the right option for me. I ended up getting the kimchi udon, and honestly it's one of the best modern korean food I've had in awhile. It really felt like a home cooked meal, and it reminded me of home. The portion is also very generous, and the price is fair. I really love this spot, and I think it'll be my go-to comfort Korean food place in Williamsburg. So happy that this place exists! 넘 맛있어요 엉엉 사장님 대박나세요

Dined in at noon on a Sunday, and restaurant was empty. We got greeted by the owner and seated right away which was nice. Ambience is typical for most Korean restaurants, dark, bar-like. Food was as expected, well-seasoned, and we finished everything. A few things to note: prices are not too bad, and portion is great. I wish banchan (side dishes) was an option in the menu because it would definitely complete the meal. There's a small portion of kimchi served, but it wasn't my favorite. I'd personally would go back every once in awhile if I live nearby, but I don't. Overall, I'd recommend if you're in the area crave Korean food. Great Greenpoint BK neighborhood spot!!!

Food and service are excellent. The food is real authentic Korean food, with the proper ingredients and flavor profiles. Their lunches are delicious and affordable. What a neighborhood gem!

Great food and service. Chill ambiance. Focused really on the food and authenticity. I spent quite some time waiting for my friend to show up and they didn't mind at all. I ordered the bugolgi bibimbap which was delicious. Tender, hot, fresh and I got the sauce on the side, as much as I wanted! Good spot for a casual lunch or dinner. Big enough for large parties.

Love the play of the name, for those who don't know it translates to "friend" in Korean. Super cute idea for the name of a resto. We walked in on a rainy afternoon craving hot soup, and they didn't disappoint. Every item that my partner and I ordered was delicious and we honestly can't wait to come back. For appetizer, I highly recommend their spicy chicken bao and kimchi fries. The fries stayed surprisingly crispy despite being covered with kimchi and kewpie mayo. Their kimchi jigae was piping hot and had the right amount of sourness you would want. Staff was kind, and attentive. The interior was on the darker side if I recall correctly, so it offers an intimate vibe for those looking to come here on a date or simply for quiet-like meal. It wasn't super busy when we went probably due to the inclement weather but I suspect this place can get loud. Seats are not suuuper close together which I appreciated. Overall, I highly recommend coming to check them out. Partner and I love this place and it's going on our list of regular restos to rotate for date nights.

As someone who lived in Korea for two years, this place is amazing and very authentic. Keep up the great work!

Solid spot for Korean food in Williamsburg. Stumbled upon this place on yelp and did not disappoint. This is my first time trying yukgaejang which is a spicy beef soup. Good if you like spicy. The only downside about this spot is they don't give any banchan except kimchi.

Delicious Korean food in the Williamsburg area. Owner of the place is always happy to greet us and help with anything. Plenty of tables and never been super busy. My favorite is the galbi, but don't sleep on the creamy udon!

This place is incredible! We called asking if they had a table for 5 & they said they did, we arrived they had it ready for us, even on a busy friday night! Incredible food, vibes and service. Some of the best korean food i've ever had in my life! 10/10 look no further this is the spot !

TL;DR Bargain prices for Korean food! Absolute gem! Food (5/5) - The menu featured a lot of repeating motifs (bulgogi, army stew, bibimbap etc) but enough variety to come here often. We ordered: 1) Creamy kimchi udon ($19) - think carbonara with a Korean twist. Udon sauteed with shrimp, bacon and creamy kimchi sauce, topped with parmesan. Really yummy, a good non-spicy option that was still very tasteful and didn't feel like eating a heart attack. 2) Yukgaejang ($16) - Korean stew, spicy beef soup with shredded beef, scallions, bean sprouts, bracken, mushrooms and sweet potato noodles. Comes with rice. So worth it - portions were large, could drink the stew for days. Just the right amount of spicy where it warms you going down. Have been remiss eating well textured sweet potato noodles - these retained their texture but also held flavor really well. The soup was fully loaded with the aforementioned ingredients - they spared no expense. Ambiance (4/5)  - Interior was a little bright for a Friday night but fairly quiet, unobstrusive. Service (5/5) - Food and drinks all came very promptly and were hot. Price (5/5) - normally priced for NYC food but the portions make it totally worth it! Covid - Customary vaccine card check, tables are fairly spaced out. Some outdoor seating available. Staff are fairly respectful of distancing (as much as is possible) and masking. All in all, would recommend and would return to this place, especially if you live nearby! Would be a great quick lunch spot.

Great food and the sweetest staff! This is a place I regularly come to with my friends after work to catch up, and wind down. I highly recommend the kimchi tofu soup and beef ramen !

First time here or at any Korean place in NYC. Saw the reviews and gave it a try. Place was cozy and owner welcoming. Waiter helped with making a choice and they were both really good. Overall good experience. Recommend you give it a try.

Great flavors and super friendly owner! Love supporting this mom and pop establishment.

Great, true authentic Korean food with very friendly service from the staff. Very reasonable prices with a medium sized indoor, almost casual seating area, which is great when you want to eat out but you don't want to get too fancy! I got the spicy rice cakes with veggie gyoza/dumplings and dolsot bibimbap which comes in a hot stone pot - always delicious and dine in option only for this dish. I would come here all the time if I lived closer :)

After searching many restaurants, I've decided on choosing chingoo. Starting with a positive, delivery only took 20 minutes while it said it'll take 40-55 minutes. They also texted that they're here rather than calling and left it in my building lobby with my name written on it. Which sounds common but not all places do so. For food, I ordered the soy garlic fried chicken wings and the deopbap lunch special with bulgogi. Good things about the wings... the size of the wings were decent sized and not tiny like some other places and it was still crispy when I got them. Also can't forget about the pickled daikon on the side. It may have been the best part of my entire order. The bad... the soy garlic sauce was almost non-existent. See both pictures to compare... there was sauce on one side and not even fully, while the other had no flavor at all. The deopbap.. it's not appealing and it tasted like pork rather than beef, but the rice and sauce was good together. Overall, I'm not sure I would order again.. at least not the two items I ordered this time. For $32 (tax, tip, fees included), it wasn't worth it.

Everything was so great about this place! I guess it gets a lot DoorDash orders, because while we were sitting there eating there were about 5 pick ups! I hope ya'll know the food is even better when they bring it hot to your table. Anyways, my boyfriend and I were starving and stumbled upon this place, we aren't from NY, just visiting. We walked in and the man sat us down right away. He was so welcoming and hospitable; nothing less than what I expected! My boyfriend got the galbi and I got the bibimbap. The galbi was so good, but his one issue was you really need to work for it. Each piece still had bone in it, he would have rather no bone. Still good! I got the pork bibimbap and asked for it in the stone pot. Does it make a difference, I don't know, but it definitely keeps it warm the whole time! Everything was so delicious. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely come by!

You guys are gonna get tired of us reviewing Korean restaurants... But Korean is the ultimate cheat day special because NYC has a ton of great Korean restaurants... And this one is good too. We had all the traditional stuff but threw in mandoo with rice cake which was... not great (or good). But everything else we had was quite tasty.

On Christmas day, my friend called ten different spots and found they were all closed, except this one! Chingoo is a pleasant spot with awesome Korean food without stopping into K-town. The staff working was great and our food was prepared fairly quick. We had the Soondobu (kimchi version), beef japchae, and kalbi, all available on the lunch menu. Maybe because we came for lunch, banchan is not part of the meal. The flavors for all were mouthwatering and delicious. I'd come back for some tofu stew any day.

Love! Friendly staff. Outstanding food. Charming enough dine in ambiance. Chingoo shouldn't change a thing. Thank you for being a fantastic option on Graham Ave for dine in or take out.

try the kimchi tofu stew. it is great comfort food on a cold day. and healthy. Staff--you're a really nice. This is not the best Korean food in the city, but it is solid enough.

Solid delivery experience! Bulgogi bibimbap was filling, kimchi stew was good as well. Food came quicker than expected and was hot when it arrived, which I appreciated. Would order again and try new items next time!

We've tried the yukgaejang, the bulgogi, the wings, the baos and the bibimbap as delivery from here and loved it. Wings and other fried food definitely don't stay as crispy when they're being transported further than the kitchen to dining room, but flavors were tasty. The yukgaejang was super warm and tasty when it came, it was like a hug to my soul during a cold day. I love the chicken bao too! They always throw in pickled radish with your order.

This place was absolutely wonderful takeout. From what I could tell on a Friday, there was no outdoor seating, so all of their profit comes from to go orders. Please support this business! We ordered the Korean wings (half spicy and half soy garlic), creamy kimchi udon, and bul go gi. The wings were absolutely delicious. The spicy ones in particular were super saucy and perfectly spicy. The creamy kimchi udon was so delicious and different. I've never had anything like it and it was so delicious. Finally the bul go gi was sweet and couldn't go wrong. Overall, this was a solid 10/10. It's wonderful having a delicious Korean restaurant so close to home!

Highly recommend for soups! Their lunch specials can't be beat and will leave your belly feeling warm and nourished. Great service. Neighborhood gem! (I would definitely order the soups over the BBQ. Will definitely get Kimchi Stew over LA Galbi here.)

Overall, pretty good neighborhood spot for a Korean fried chicken fix, but not sure if I'd go out of my way to make a trip out there. We tried their wings and chicken bibimbap, both were fine.

No wait at 1pm on a Thursday in February. Looked clean inside. The tables had space between them, mostly 2 and 4 tops but looked like they could be put together for a large group. Very polite, attentive service. We ordered the spicy chicken bao, tofu & veg bibim bap, and jeyuk kimchi bokum (pork, spicy). I can't comment on authenticity, but we enjoyed each one. For my taste, my bibim bap needed lots of hot sauce and kimchi. Would recommend if you're already in the vicinity.

I'm a creature of habit. For nearly all of 2020, I've been ordering Korean delivery, every Sunday, from different K-restaurants in the area. It's my one non-self-cooked meal of the week and I like specific Korean dishes: bibimbap, yoo gae chang and tukbokki (pardon my poor spelling!). The bibimbap was decent here, but I thought their version of goochujang (I think) sauce to be more on the smokier side. I personally love wood ear mushrooms in my yoo gae chang (not so in their version) and found their broth to be on the oily side. They also don't have a traditional tukbokki dish, it's a combo with Mandoo and I have to say, THAT is a reason to order from here, because it was good. I'll have to sample their wings and some of their other popular dishes, to get a real feel for this place. But as always, thankful for any restaurant that's able to delivery during these times!

Got some takeout from Chingoo, which is down the street from me. They have four tables set up in their little patio, so maybe one day I'll check that out. The staff was super nice. My food was ready fairly fast. It's a nice space and the patio looked decent. The menu isn't insanely long, which is kind of nice and they have lunch specials as well. The food: Korean Fried Chicken - it was good, had a bit of kick, super crunchy, great flavor...didn't steam in the box for too long Soon Do Boo - it was delicious, tasted amazing and hits the spot on colder days TLDR: it's typical Korean food prices and the food is actually good. It's great to have a Korean spot in the area. Would totally recommend and I don't think you'd go wrong with anything you order.

My regular go to. The donkatsu sauce is so good I want it bottled. The kimchi jjigae reminds me of my grandmas!!

A welcome and much needed addition to the neighborhood of Greenpoint/Williamsburg! Owned locally by a small team of very friendly Koreans, I was introduced to this restaurant by a good friend of mine who was there with his family a week or two prior. As an American born Korean, my standards for Korean food is pretty high having been brought up with traditional food and with homemade cooking. Highly recommend to check out!

Just had fried chicken ( 6 wings: soy & spicy), bibimbap in hotpot (Dolsot bibimbap), jaeyookbokeum ! Delicious, great service, good price: highly recommend !

Found this place via doordash and had such a good experience, decided to go in person as well. Bibimbap excellent, and you get the full clay pot experience if you eat in person (vs delivery), galbi is phenomenal, and the seafood pancake is an all around favorite. All-in-all, highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area and looking for a good korean dining experience in or out. Focus on the food and not on the fact you are eating on the sidewalk, unless you want to eat indoors. They may have backyard seating, I am not sure; I just plopped down outside on the sidewalk since I was starbing and didnt want to work too hard. No banchan though, but understandable.

I love this place Some of the top wings in NYC Kimchi fried rice is fantastic As is Tofu Kimchi Shrimp salad also excellent We eat here often

Made a res for a Saturday dinner, party of 4. The place wasn't that busy but the service was friendly. We ordered beer, soju and tea and shared many dishes family style: rice cakes with dumplings, seafood pancake, galbi, a stew, japchae with beef and udon. The dishes were decent sized and had a lot of flavor. The prices are super reasonable and food came out pretty quick. We would recommend it. If you're in the area, would be a good, reliable takeout spot!

We've ate at Chingoo over 10 times now, it's that good! I always recommend the soondubu, but recently I had the kimchi seafood udon noodles and that was so unique (think spaghetti carbonara with kimchi and seafood), it's my new favorite dish. The service is great and has such homey feel, I'm very happy to have a restaurant like Chingoo in Williamsburg