Young's Korean Restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Henrietta

Gloomy Saturday in Rochester turned into a tiny comfort-food victory at Young’s Korean Restaurant — a cozy, family-run spot that’s worth the reservation they politely ask you to make. I was lucky today; it wasn’t busy and we slipped into a table fast. From the first bite it felt like a warm hug.

The Sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) arrived bubbling in a black stone pot — bright, deeply orange broth with little pockets of soft tofu that practically melt on your tongue. It’s soulful, gently spicy, and layered with savory umami — the kind of soup that clears out the cobwebs from a gray day and makes you want a second bowl. The bibimbap was a beautiful bowl of textures and colors: perfectly fried egg on top, thinly shredded carrots and daikon, tender zucchini ribbons, crisp greens and well-seasoned minced beef waiting to be mixed. Once you stir everything together the rice soaks up the savory-sesame goodness and becomes ridiculously satisfying.

The banchan spread deserves a shout-out — classic kimchi, cucumber kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, braised potatoes and silken tofu dressed with a little chili oil (see pictures). Each side is simple, clean, and made with care — small plates that keep the meal lively between steamy spoonfuls.

Service is warm and efficient — you can feel the family atmosphere in the way the dishes are presented and the friendly attention at the table. If you’re in Rochester and craving honest, comforting Korean food, put Young’s on your list — just call ahead on busier nights.

Highly recommend their specialties, sundubu jjigae and...

Food is okay. I can say that there's a lot of MSG that was put in. Servings are huge per dish 2-3 people can eat. Read that pajun with seafood was good that was why I was expecting a lot but it did disappoint it was bland for my liking and the sauce was on a salty side, I tried better ones.

Kimchi-jjigae is my favourite among all. They served it on boiling hot pot and 2-4 people can share it. Spicy level was on point. Was able to take home some left overs and satify my cravings paired with warm white rice.

Side dishes were good. Server said they change 1-2 sides they serve everyday. Was able to take home left overs too.

The place is not that fancy like other korean restaurants around but I get it is a family owned restaurant so it has a homey vibe.

Prices are also reasonable for the portions compared to other restaurants, 3 dishes for $60 for us. Per meal costs around $12-25. Take note there's already white rice per meal (e.g. donkatsu, kimchi-jjigae) so no need to order.

Overall, our experience was good but not the best probably will be trying some other korean restaurants around next time.

Note: You need to call beforehand. They dont accept walk-ins and they...

Best Korean food in Rochester. Two people, extremely nice, run the entire restaurant. Food quantity is fantastic and fresh quality is super. One owner is the only chef. The other owner is the only server / reservations person. After the pandemic, they became a 2 people operation, only able to seat customers at a very limited number of servable tables. There are other tables in the restaurant, but they do not have the manning to service those tables. Thus, reservations are absolutely required and reservations must always be phoned for in advance. Customers who show up without required reservations and give terrible ratings because they were not seated at empty tables, fail to recognize that 1 owner is the only chef and the other owner is the only server / reservationist. The owners work their tails off to run a super business serving many choices of very delicious food. Some take outs of kimchi, of some pickled seaweed, and of some relishes are available in pint sized containers located in a front corner cooler for all customers (no reservation needed to buy those takeout relish pints). Phone ahead to ensure they have pre-made the specific relish...