Young's Korean Restaurant

I came here to meet some friends and brought over my little one too. This is my first time in this place, we came here around 5 and it was dead. Maybe 4 tables were being served. I didn't know what to expect since some of the previous reviews was underrated.

I ordered bibimbap and my partner ordered bulgogi with White rice. I found it cute that they have toddler forks so the place is kid friendly. The service was really fast, they came right back for your order and refills your water.

I would actually try this place again in the future. Unfortunately I didn't get to take photos this time as my little one was a handful.

Young's is my favorite Korean in the area. Everything is always so fresh and delicious. By far the best banchan, I can't get enough of the spicy cucumbers. They still require advanced reservations, which means no spontaneous trips, but if you plan ahead, the food never disappoints. Favorites include the tteokbokki, japchae and fried chicken.

Everyone said this place has the best banchan and they were right. Everything else was delicious, too.

They currently require reservations, so be sure to call ahead. I had dinner on a Friday and it was fairly busy but service didn't lag. We actually received our dishes really quickly.

We split a kimchi jeon (pancake), fried mandu (dumplings), and the banchan, of course. The jeon was huge and so perfectly crispy with lots of scallions and kimchi inside. The mandu were perfect (four for an appetizer order).

I got the bulgogi ddukbaigi and my friend got the dolsot bibimbap. Both came out sizzling and smelled amazing. They tasted even better. The bulgogi ddukbaigi is sitting in the marinade/sauce rather than being "dry" over rice like regular bulgogi. It comes with a side of white rice.

I really loved everything here and will return again to try more off their menu. One of the best Korean meals I've had in Rochester!

Young's used to be my favorite Korean restaurant in town, but not so much anymore.

I don't have a problem with the food, I think it's probably the most authentic and least Westernized of the 3 Korean restaurants in Rochester (and the best ban chan).

I do however have a problem with their service. I have never been turned away from a restaurant as many times before than at Young's.

We walk into the restaurant at 7:15 pm, thinking we would have plenty of time since their documented closing time is 8 pm. But nope, "kitchen is closing soon."

Like others have mentioned, they have a relatively new reservation system. But usually when i'm grabbing Korean food it's pretty spontaneous and not something i'm planning days or even hours ahead.

These service issues were present before the pandemic, but they have gotten worse. I'm not sure if they are just severely understaffed and overworked, but it's almost like they don't want the business. I should not get the sense that I am inconveniencing them every time I set foot in the restaurant.

I will probably not be back.

The service was not ideal- we felt very rushed to order even though we were a big group of like 10 people. We were also eventually asked to leave after about an hour because they were closing for a bit? It was strange.
The portions were small for the cost especially the ttukbokki. Flavors weren't bad- also if I remember correctly there is some portion added on if you pay with credit so bring cash if you wanna avoid paying an extra few bucks (on top of the already relatively expensive food).

This is probably the best Korean food you're gonna get in the area. A lot of the negative reviews seem to nust be mad about the new reservation system, but honestly... just call ahead. It's not that hard. This place looks like it's being run by a small family so you're obviously not gonna be getting the same service you'll be getting at a massive chain with a whole corporate side and everything... but in exchange you get way better food than you would get at one of those chains!

The people running this place probably just want people to reserve spots so that they could better manage their work/life balance. Just like the rest of us! So yeah... if you show up at 7:15PM when they display everywhere that they close at 8, you're gonna get turned away! Because they don't want to work later to cook for and clean up after you just like you probably don't wanr to work later at YOUR job. They want to close on time and get to enjoying their personal time like the rest of us

TL;DR the food is amazing and most of the negative reviews are just people complaining about not being treated like Kings/Queens when they waltz in with no reservation and generally being inconsiderate of the workers.

Nestled between some industrial buildings, Young's is our favorite Korean restaurant in town. They have chosen to cope with the pandemic complications by seating your party only if you have reservations, so the few employees can maintain good service. We were greeted and seated immediately and our server was able to be attentive to our needs. A pair came in while we were dining and were turned away with a polite explanation that two reservations were coming in shortly.

The banchan dishes are fresh and varied; tofu, kimchi, seaweed, broccoli and a potato were identifiable! Favorite entrees are bulgogi and very spicy pork bulgogi, served sizzling. Seafood pancakes and dumplings are good too. Consistently tasty.

Amazing food, kind service, relaxed and not crowded atmosphere. Have been several times and would definitely recommend!

Want Korean food?! Head to Young's. Only turn off is the charge for using a credit card, 4%!! I know it can be tough for a small business to survive but unfortunately you need to get with the times, most people don't carry cash with them.

Staff here is always friendly & you can go here & usually not have to wait. Staff is friendly but speaks limited English which doesn't make a difference. It looks like some nights they do karaoke but I have never been there to witness this.

I love all the side dishes they offer but the seaweed is on the stronger side so be prepared for that flavor. Their Kimchi is amazing with is flavor & crunchiness.

Pajun here is out of this world! The batter is perfect & vegetables are always fresh. Bul gogi is flavorful even with the thin slices of meat & the rice is always cooked to perfection. Bibimbob comes in the stone hot pot with the egg yolk nice & runny for you to mix together. Rice gets all crunchy at the bottom of the bowl which makes it even better. All staff is Korean including your chef so you know its the good stuff. Come here to enjoy the food just bring the cash unless you don't mind the fee.

The word Homestyle cooking cannot be further than the truth. If you want an old school no frills place reminescent of the 80's and 90's that serves food that your next door oh ba san would make after school, then this is the place. It's not flashy and food isn't super sharp tasting, at times flavors taste a little too old (as if though warmed up or stewed too long), then this is the place. There are really only 2 Korean restaurants in this Eastern Rochester area, and if you need your Korean food fix, this will get you the taste. It's not the best Korean food I've had, since I come from Atlanta, nor is it the cheapest, but it will do. 3.5/5 stars round up to a 4 since they are doing their best to maintain authentic without any americanization.

Food: we ordered a tofu soup- it was nonspicy and it was tofu and "clam" soup. We also got the beef bibimbap in the hot pot. Came with banchan (korean side dishes that come with main meal). We also got the fried ice cream.

Banchan: Typical banchan-- a thing of kimchi, cucumbers in chili paste, tofu slices (firm type not soontofu and it was warm compared to this dish usually cold), tofu fish cake, and a couple of other things. Banchan is 4.5/5.
Bibimbap: This was well done- the ingredients were good and the flavors were authentic. Nothing wrong with this dish- it all felt a little "stale" in my opinion as if though it had been sitting in the fridge and rewarmed, but homey lacking that crisp and fresh feel that bibimbap really should have. I recommend this dish. 4/5 $10.75 for this dish- alright price.

The tofu soup- was not too impressed with this dish unfortunately. The tofu was the firm type that I had never had before in Korean food. most korean food serve their hot soups with soon tofu- the silken kind that usually come with korean food. There was only 1 clam in the whole soup... and it was a soup all uncut scallions and not much substance. I felt we overpaid for a dish that had a good broth, 4-5 pieces of tofu, 1 clam, and lots of scallion strips. I do not recommend this dish but the flavor was otherwise good. 2/5 for this. 11.50$ too much for this.

Fried ice cream was good- had a thai donut feel on the outside and a matcha green inside. Ice cream wasn't melted and donut was still thoroughly cooked outside. 4/5 on this one.

Service- we were the only ones here so we got undivided attention, but I heard that they can have long waits if they get crowded due to uncoordinated waiting efforts among the staff.