Big Norm

Olive

I just got the kimchi stew and japchae from BigNorm and like…wow. 🔥 The broth was sooo rich and legit packed with flavor, and the japchae? Crazy good. I’m def going to run through the rest of their menu soon. Also, the two ladies working there were absolute sweethearts—so friendly. Love them! 💕

Jack Howard

Welcome to the neighborhood! We finally have a real deal Korean comfort food spot in south Brooklyn. This gem jumped onto the scene not long ago. Filling a small storefront I worry they will outgrow very quickly. Some counter seating and one outdoor spot. But it is a grab-and-go joint. Simple clean interior. Simple menu with Korean comfort staples. The staff is friendly and helpful. Service is fast and the food is out of this world.

Crested Falcon

Decisions on Smith street… On a gorgeous day in November, it was such a treat to stroll upon a new Korean spot in the hood. It’s super tiny and likely set for takeout, but there was a nice table outside and with the unusually high temperatures my wife and I decided to stop for lunch. and there was a small menu with some usual favorites in the Korean cuisine. Service was quick and friendly and you’ll love the fresh vegetables and flavors served up. Whit had a Japchae (which did come with sticky rice too) and I had the Nuloongji Bibimbap. The crispy rice bottom was just right and when mixed up with spicy Gochujang sauce. We also shared a refreshing Lime Rickey to drink.

Libby

It’s so great to have this cute Korean spot in the neighborhood! I got the Bibimbap with tofu and my husband got the ManduGuk and we loved both of them. The sauce with the bibimbap brings all the flavors of the veggies out. It is a healthy and delicious lunch. The broth for the soup was on point too! Highly recommend!

Tomer Molovinsky

This place is amazing! I’ve been here 4 times in 2 weeks and craving their kimchi fried rice with bacon and their japchae. So good!

Isabelle J

Cute spot for a quick and fairly healthy lunch. The crispy rice tofu bibimbap was great!

김챠밍

It's perfect. It's a taste that keeps coming to mind. I expressed Korean food well. You're the best! I highly recommend kimchi fried rice and soft tofu stew. (김뽂 순찌 강추!!)

Slava Melikov

Had the best Japchae I have ever tasted. The drinks were delicious and the food is amazing. 10/10 hidden gem

Dawn H Chin

Wow, hot authentic sundubu from a Korean in my native Brooklyn! Perfectly flavored. However, skip the appetizers and go for the mains. 4 dumplings are teeny and overpriced. Kimchi is a tiny portion. Only wished this place was closer to home.

Ryan Tammaro

Stopped in here for a quick lunch bite and it didn’t disappoint. The food came out hot, and the ingredients tasted fresh. The portion size was fair, leaving you full but not sick. Would definitely stop by again if I’m in the area

Brian Yim

“Whoever’s cooking here is an actual God” -NYTimes First time here was for lunch and second time was dinner that same day Was skeptical bout the 5 star reviews and basic esque aethetic but this place is anything but bland Pictures don’t do it justice 10 stars out of 5 4 dishes tried 0 misses

Very delicious Korean food at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!

Absolutely incredible Korean food; the Soondubu is the best I've ever had. More of a takeaway storefront; I wish that there were more space to sit and eat there (there's only one small wooden bar table that fits about three people), but I can't fault the restaurant for that. I can't wait to come back and try every item on the menu!

I've never had food that impressed me this much. The meal created a progression of increasing delight. This place surpasses what compliments can capture. The staff makes this place feel special without trying too hard. Both tourists and residents will find the quality exceptional.

The food was tasty and the service was great. My order was always ready on time. The price is very reasonable for what you get. Overall, a solid choice for casual Korean food.

Truly the best food I have ever eaten, I can’t stop going back! I highly highly recommend— much better for takeout though!

Ordered from here for the first time and will definitely make it a regular thing. Big Norm Bibimbap was delicious and the Nuloongji Bibimbap was awesome!! Crispy rice! Yum. Big Norm sauce is super tasty!

Every neighborhood should have a cute neighborhood home-cooking spot like BigNorm. The cozy interior is decorated with the owner's crafts and artwork. I enjoyed a leisurely dinner and chat with the owner. Tho it's a small space and only a few high stools, if you're not in a rush it's relaxing to sit and street-watch. The owner takes a lot of care to prepare good food and the menu has fun things that you'd enjoy like when going home for the weekend. Thanks for a pleasant visit!

BigClay

Every neighborhood should have a cute neighborhood home-cooking spot like BigNorm. The cozy interior is decorated with the owner's crafts and artwork. I enjoyed a leisurely dinner and chat with the owner. Tho it's a small space and only a few high stools, if you're not in a rush it's relaxing to sit and street-watch. The owner takes a lot of care to prepare good food and the menu has fun things that you'd enjoy like when going home for the weekend. Thanks for a pleasant visit!

Yuri Tomi

Delicious takeout of soondubu and bibimbap! This will now be our new go-to Korean delivery spot in the neighborhood :)

MJ L.

The food was tasty and the service was great. My order was always ready on time. The price is very reasonable for what you get. Overall, a solid choice for casual Korean food.

Olivia Celice

I've never had food that impressed me this much. The meal created a progression of increasing delight. This place surpasses what compliments can capture. The staff makes this place feel special without trying too hard. Both tourists and residents will find the quality exceptional.

Josh Magee

Absolutely incredible Korean food; the Soondubu is the best I've ever had. More of a takeaway storefront; I wish that there were more space to sit and eat there (there's only one small wooden bar table that fits about three people), but I can't fault the restaurant for that. I can't wait to come back and try every item on the menu!

Eric Reynaert

Planned to post a picture with my review but I ate the Soondubu I ordered too fast! It was legit that good. So happy to have an authentic Korean restaurant in the neighborhood. The Soondubu was so rich and flavorful and I really look forward to trying the rest of the menu. You can really tell that the chef pours a lot of love and tradition into their cooking

I ordered two soondobus with white rice and noodles. The containers are paperbased. The first soondobu one had the top lid collapsed. The second soondobu’s bottom lid blew out. I dont think the paper transit containers are the way to go! But otherwise the food was good and the delivery service gave a proper refund.

Ordered from UberEats. Flavor was quite good especially the soondubu jjigae (kimchi tofu stew with egg,). The bibimbap was just alright. And this neighborhood can use a authentic Korean place for sure. The reason I gave 3 stars is that they forgot the egg in the soondubu :( how can one forget the egg? It is one of the key ingredients...given the recent price hike for eggs. I couldn't help but wonder if this is a measure for cost cutting :/

june yeung

I ordered two soondobus with white rice and noodles. The containers are paperbased. The first soondobu one had the top lid collapsed. The second soondobu’s bottom lid blew out. I dont think the paper transit containers are the way to go! But otherwise the food was good and the delivery service gave a proper refund.

S. F.

Ordered from UberEats. Flavor was quite good especially the soondubu jjigae (kimchi tofu stew with egg,). The bibimbap was just alright. And this neighborhood can use a authentic Korean place for sure. The reason I gave 3 stars is that they forgot the egg in the soondubu :( how can one forget the egg? It is one of the key ingredients...given the recent price hike for eggs. I couldn't help but wonder if this is a measure for cost cutting :/

Ordered delivery hoping that this place would be good as there are many good Korean places in BK! Got the kimchi stew and black beans (jiajang) noodles. Honestly, the black bean noodles were mediocre. Was excited for the kimchi stew, but disappointed. The broth was very sweet and barely had any kimchi in it. Very disappointed, the food was expensive and not very good.

S.C. Choe

Ordered delivery hoping that this place would be good as there are many good Korean places in BK! Got the kimchi stew and black beans (jiajang) noodles. Honestly, the black bean noodles were mediocre. Was excited for the kimchi stew, but disappointed. The broth was very sweet and barely had any kimchi in it. Very disappointed, the food was expensive and not very good.