Ahjae Gookbap

Ahjae Gookbap in Fort Lee never disappoints. The Ox Knee Cartilage Soup had a rich, clean broth and plenty of tender cartilage. If you like a kick, the Ahge Hejanggook is incredibly flavorful and spicy. Also, highly recommend the Gul Jeon (Oyster Pancakes)—very fresh and crispy! This place feels like a cozy kitchen in Seoul. Great service and the best soup in town!

Service: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 This restaurant, the second location of a beloved spot (with the first being in Palisades), offers a wonderful dining experience. While both locations are great, this one provides more space between tables. The restaurant is renowned for its raw seafood, particularly the raw marinated crabs, and is also highly recognized for its hot and cold soups. One key difference is the parking: this location has a parking lot, while the Palisades spot relies on street parking. We ordered the following: ~ 굴전 Gul jeon -- Pan-fried battered oysters 4.5/5 stars The oysters were plump and delicious, but the egg batter was a little overcooked. (I felt they were better on my last visit to the Palisades location.) ~ 号意 百板鱿鱼 Hot Stone Pot -- Marinated squid with veg

I’m from NYC and came here late at night for my first meal of the day. The service was amazing from start to finish. The portion sizes were generous and very reasonably priced. The food was very traditional and absolutely delicious — the tteokbokki was my favorite. I’ll definitely be coming back.

The Dakdoritang was amazing - the chicken was super tender and falling off the bone, the broth was pleasantly spicy and flavorful, and the vegetables soaked up the soup nicely. The kimchi could have been a bit spicier and more marinated but it wasn’t bad. The food came out super quick at 2pm on a Saturday too. There’s parking on site in case you’re coming from far away like we did.

Late afternoon, I ordered an Beef Bone Soup아재국밥 for myself.😉 The moment the food came out, the side dishes already had me smiling. The fresh, crunchy kimchi and the big, fluffy rolled omelet were absolute standouts—so good that I could’ve just eaten those with rice and been perfectly happy. The soup itself was rich and flavorful, yet clean and not greasy at all. The meat was thick, tender, and packed with savory goodness, pairing perfectly with the broth. By the time I finished, my stomach was full, my heart was warm, and I was already planning my next visit. Next time, I’m definitely bringing my family along. Must try!