Cozy Kimchi — Restaurant in Newburyport

NOT the answer to your sushi fix. Gave 2 stars because i feel bad doing wrong by a local small business, but I truly hope they can improve. Food was incredibly expensive (23$ per sushi roll, 18$ for scallion pancake, 20$!!!! For Soju) and the quality was extremely poor. There is no drink menu (I know right) so be careful because the prices are astronomical. We had Soju, which is a cheap Korean wine that you can usually buy for around 4-5$ a bottle at a liquor store and to our surprise were charged 20$ for each! I am no stranger to expensive drinks, but usually I know what I am spending and I am not paying ridiculous prices for what is essentially the bud light of Korean wine. The sushi wasn’t of terrible ingredient quality but the construction resembled the sushi I’ve made at home using a roller I bought on Amazon while the spicy mayo tasted like siracha, ketchup and mayonnaise mixed together, which sounds promising but truly it ruined the spicy salmon roll . The service was also not great, we received all of our entrees before receiving our appetizer as our waitress explained that the chef “works on his own time and will cook when he wants to” seriously. Furthermore, she was not trained on the menu or really anything about what they serve. Besides her lack of experience she was nice, attentive and tried to relate with us. All in all we spent +140$ on 3 sushi rolls and 2 12 ounce bottles of soju (pre tip) in an extremely disappointing dinner. They are very friendly and I am sure the traditional Korean dishes were better, but if you’re looking for sushi or a good value dinned this is...

For apps Here we have a hot ginseng tea with sesame noodle & spicy cucumber salad. Followed up with a Man Du soup (dumpling soup) & scallion pancakes.

Korean cuisine is probably one of my favorites to eat. Only problem is, If you don’t go to Arlington you’d be hard pressed to find a Korean eatery to enjoy.

To my surprise an establishment opens up right in my work backyard in Newburyport.

Cozy kimchi lives up to its name for sure! As you walk in this clean, quiet, aesthetically pleasing place of palatable treats you are greeted with a hello and a menu. While being seated you notice the kitchen is in full gear.

Good sign! That means my food won’t take all day to come out.

Just as I finished that thought my food is being bought to my table.

Now the appetizers were lovely! Fresh ingredients and well put together. The portions were as any Korean bbq joint. The tea was piping hot which is a plus in my book. It was a balmy day and that really hit the spot.

The scallion pancakes are AUTHENTIC with fresh ingredients and served with a ginger sauce that could have used a little rice wine but it was good anyhow.

They cut it up with scissors at the table and the aroma just smelt amazing.

The man du comes with a little bottle of chili seasoning. Boy did that add a nice punch to this dish. The clear noodles were different as it was my first time trying but all in all I was highly pleased and will definitely be back at the cozy kimchi!

If you’re ever in the downtown Newburyport location give these guys a...

Home-style Korean cuisine in Newburyport.

On our way to NH, our family made a stop in Newburyport for a late lunch. As suggested by its name, the restaurant radiated a warm, welcoming vibe, perfectly aligned with its focus on Korean comfort food. The place was run by two Korean sisters who took immense pride in their house-made kimchi—and rightfully so. The kimchi here leaned toward the aged and acidic side, which made it the ideal ingredient for their Kimchi pancakes. My parents, who have high standards when it comes to Kimchi pancakes, said they were some of the best they’ve had, even when compared to the ones they enjoy in Seoul.

Among the entrées we tried, our favorites were the Dol Sot Bibimbap and the Eel Rice. The Dol Sot Bibimbap, compared to the regular version, had those proper crispy bits at the bottom that added an extra layer of texture. Other entrées were also solid, but not too different from the ones you could get at typical Korean restaurants in the US. Since Koreans typically minimize the use of salt in their home-style cooking, some of the entrées we tried might seem a bit bland by American standards. However, they were perfect for my parents, who prefer this level of seasoning. For me, a few bites of their kimchi in between each bite did the trick.

We enjoyed the Kimchi pancakes so much that we came back the following day for another round, and they were just as fantastic as the first time. Despite the long drive from Boston, I would gladly make the trip again just to get their...