밥도둑 뉴저지 BAPDODUK

Bapdoduk is an absolute must-visit! From the marinated crab, grilled mackerel, and squid & pork belly rice bowl to the braised butterfish and spicy fish roe stew—every single dish was flawless. Nothing was overly salty; everything tasted clean, comforting, and perfectly balanced, just like a home-cooked meal. It’s the kind of food that makes you miss home. On top of that, the owner is incredibly kind and attentive, which makes the whole experience even warmer. Delicious food served with genuine heart—I’m definitely becoming a regular!

The Day I Finally Met the “Rice Thief” I kept saying “let’s go, let’s go,” and I finally went! The young owner is super kind, always checking each table to see if we need anything. The mackerel was absolutely amazing!!!!! A must-try. No fishy smell at all—just pure clean flavor. The spicy fish roe soup was so refreshing. The jjukkumi (baby octopus) was super chewy and fresh. And the soy sauce marinated crab (ganjang gejang)!!!!!!! That’s the real winner. I was literally eating it by the spoonful. Not salty at all, just unbelievably delicious. Customers kept coming in nonstop. This place is really doing so well!

This is my favorite Korean restaurant!!!!!! The staff are so kind and every single dish is delicious grilled mackerel is amazing the meat is chewy and tasty. At other places, I usually can’t finish the fish because of the fishy smell but here is so delicious that I even ate two bowls of rice. The side dishes that come with the meal are also really tasty😍 This place is going to be my all time favorite restaurant!!

Bapdoduk truly lives up to its name. Both the soy-marinated crab and the grilled mackerel were outstanding. The crab was fresh, savory, and packed with flavor. It's the kind of dish that makes you keep reaching for more rice. And the mackerel? Not salty at all, and perfectly cooked. The side dishes and stew were clean and well-balanced, and the spicy squid with rice disappeared in seconds. On top of that, the service was super warm and attentive, which made the whole meal even better. I’ll definitely be coming back with my pregnant wife. She loved it too.

Just go!!! This place is it!!! Okay, if you’re looking for a home meal type of a place I highly recommend here. I went several times and it’s becoming my go-to Korean food restaurant. Honestly it’s not fancy, BUT the food and service outshines everything else! Even the choice of background music is great-nostalgic oldies! Some of my favorite dishes they bundled as a set menu. You can’t beat the value! None set menu items are delicious as well. I recommend the jaeyook if you are a meat person, and byeonguh jorim if you’re fish person. The fish katsu is also excellent! Fyi their signature menu is soy mainated crabs and they are perfectly seasoned! Not only are the food tasty but the service is also excellent. It’s one of those eat good feel good place. Give it a try!