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#2 of 32 Korean restaurants in Queens

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.65

1.0 km from the center of Queens

Rating breakdown

  • 5 ★87%
  • 4 ★7%
  • 3 ★2%
  • 2 ★1%
  • 1 ★3%
45-14 162nd St, Queens, NY 11358, United States
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Quick facts

What is the rating of I am Kimchi?
I am Kimchi is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 194 reviews.
How does I am Kimchi rank in Queens?
I am Kimchi is #2 of 32 Korean restaurants in Queens by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is I am Kimchi located?
45-14 162nd St, Queens, NY 11358, United States — 1.0 km from the center of Queens.
How can I contact I am Kimchi?
Phone: +1 315-538-5285 · Website: facebook.com
Alice K
Great place for comfort food. If you're craving carbs then get the carbonara. I got the plain version and it was yummy with the bacon bits. Portions are generous. Loved the comfortable setting. The ladies in the restaurant were welcoming and friendly.
Foodstaham
Large portions. Fast service.
Reasonable prices
Lots of flavor!

Donkatsu is huge with tons of cheese. It comes with katsu sauce and rice. The frying is good, the pieces are thick and juicy. It comes out steaming hot so don't burn yourself.

Spicy Carbonara is more than a medium spicy dish. The burn lingers a bit. It's no problem for someone who eats spicy food. It would be a problem for someone who doesn't. The sauce is thick and cheesy with bacon pieces. The portion is enough for two people or one really hungry person. It comes out steaming hot.

You can order as soon as you sit down.
I was able to go there, wait for a table, order two dishes, eat and pay all in less than an hour.

It only has space for around 15 people but the tables move quickly and so does the food.
yingxin ye
We googled this restaurant and marked it for a long while, since it has 4.8 so I put very high expectation on it
However, the dishes overall didn’t reach out to my expectation.

Donkatsu (Pork Cutlet with cheese) was too dry and not crispy. It taste little hard and chewy. I can tell this is a pre-cooked port cutlet. The donkatsu sauce is little sweet but not spicy, I really love it.

Spicy squid & port with rice is very very spicy🔥 But the taste is still very good. Eating with cold noodle is a perfect match. That’s why I also ordered a Kimchi cold noodle. But the Kimchi cold noodle takes 12.99. I don’t think it’s worthy of 12.99 for just a kimchi cold noodle. By the way, their kimchi is sweet and yummy.

Another point satisfy me is their service. The staffs are very friendly and polite, always caring people, asking if we need anything else. So the experience here was really great though.

If the donkatsu can be more crispy, I will give 5 stars.
Kevin Chao
Great meal! Got the Pollack soup and extra strong fermented soy bean stew, both simple but flavorful and delicious. Portions are big and definitely worth it. Will definitely be coming back.
George Li
Great local Korean restaurant. Taste super good! Can't wait to go back to try more dishes! Friendly servers as well.
Sir Icky
This was an amazing find! Was in the neighborhood one day & saw it was almost 5 stars with a nice small menu. We had to try it. *We've been back about 6 times in one month*

It's not your typical Korean spot. The menu is limited & there isn't really any appetizers. You get the side dishes & a warm cup of fish soup. All complimentary. Drink selection is what you see in the refrigerator. They offer tea - it's yummy.

Our first time here I ordered the Don Katsu with cheese and the Carbonara (I was shocked to see an Italian Dish on the menu - so I had to try)
My s/o got the Kimichi Fried Rice.

The Carbonara was literally one of the best I've had. It was rich and delicious. It was great! Better than some Italian joints I've been to. Portion was huge! I took some home!

The Don Katsu w/cheese was phenomenal. Juicy pork and the cheese added a nice saltyness. I enjoyed the tiny Jalapenos on top.

I'm a spice guy - so I wanted some gochujang to dip my Katsu in. The chef made me a special hot sauce and I was happy! It was a mix of gochujang and whatever else he felt appropriate.

The Kimichi Fried Rice with Spam was delicious! My s/o enjoyed it so much! It's topped with a fried egg! Ask for it runny - it's the best!

We've been here quiet a few times now & we want to try it all!

Once again - another Italian specialty is on the menu - Shrimp Aglio e olio! This was just devine! The garlic was ample but not overpowering! There was whole garlic and I love me some garlic! ..

My s/o had the Bulgogi Pot - delicious! Tender! Her new favorite bulgogi spot.

The Spicy Pork with Squid - just try it!

They offer frozen dumplings to go & it's must!
I do it in my air fryer & it's so juicy and packed with flavor. About 15 minutes at 400 if you try it - but yah know - test for yourself.

The staff is welcoming & the chef is the best! He knows we like spicy and because of the semi open kitchen view - he sees us and makes my sauce w/o asking - the second time back! And he make the Kimichi Fried Rice spicy too! He's awesome.

Nice and clean place.

Parking can be tough - depends on time of day.
Sophia Chan
When we walked in, it smelled very strange (like feet) and we almost left. We decided to stay and it was a great decision. This place probably makes the best donkatsu in America. It's thin, crispy & not weirdly chewy at any part. You can tell it was both made and cooked carefully. We also got the galbi-tang, which was very comforting to drink in the winter.

There weren't many side dishes but they were all good. I would come back (for takeout) in case it always smells like this.
Sam
A very nice Korean restaurant with modern elements. Food is delicious. Very friendly service. Price is reasonable. Good portion. Good amount of seats.

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