Review Kang Nam Station - Auckland Central

Hasha Samarasekera

(Visited on 20 November 2023, reviewed on 6 December 2023) Small Korean restaurant. The food was great, though the interior was a bit basic. Yet, the food proved to be quite the experience when dining at a Korean restaurant. Worth sharing with multiple customers as the portion sizes of the steamboat are huge for one or two diners.

Chung On Tsui

I really enjoyed the food, the portion sizes were big as well. The side dishes were yummy. The food came quite quick but the place felt a little small.

Cassandra C

The galbitang soup was refreshing and a welcome change from the rich food I have gorged myself on the past week. The spicy bbq pork was excellent and I would say that if you closed your eyes while eating it you would find yourself in Seoul. The restaurant is no frills which is perfect for having a relaxing meal with your loved ones or close friends.

Tokio

You can feel the vibe from outside with the cool design of the restaurant. Welcoming customers service and friendly. Entry and kimchi are free and you can refill it as many times you want. Food tastes really good and definitely going back when craving for Korean food. The order was quick and yummy. Price and portion are reasonable. Take a chance to try it you won't regret :)

Stanton Brown

This was the first place I ate at in New Zealand, and it set the bar way too high. This is the best Korean food that I have had outside of Korea, and better than some in Korea.

Sean M

Fantastic food and very fast service. Good flavours and heat level. Nice to have the little tray of accompaniments too. Not sure if they do BYO or not but they don't serve alcohol.

Wilson Shum

I came here a few times when I was a student. After all this time their food is still pretty good. Their sizzling dishes are the best here. Their seafood pancake needs more flavour and a little more crisp. I think the dipping sauce can add a bit of fried spring onion and also some fish sauce could be good. Price is good here and the lady who cooks, serve and basically run the whole restaurant by herself is very good. Also, everyone here gets their own set of side dishes and they are also great.

I W

Simple, no frills Korean restaurant. Good selection of dishes. Ordered the fried chicken (half portion), spicy cold noodles and oxtail soup. Everything was good and includes a small assortment of side dishes (Banchan). Self serve water.

Michael Davidson

This place brought back fond memories of Korea for me. I used to live not far from the real Gangnam Station and have wanted to come here for a while. I was not disappointed. The food was pretty good and the staff was really accommodating - they brought us some kimchi on request. I'd come back here if I were craving Korean.

Lynn M.H

Best korean meals! Specially spicy chicken feets!!!! Highly recommend.

Annabel Lovatt

Their non spicy beef soup was amazing, this has become my new favourite place to eat in the CBD. The rest of the food was delicious. I often struggle to find anywhere I can eat because of dietary restrictions, so I was stoked to go somewhere that offers broths etc. I didn't have to make a single modification, which is pretty much unheard of.

Jackie Kim

This legendary Korean restaurant has been around for decades and I haven't enjoyed Korean food as much as I did today. We had the spicy squid, bulgogi, fishroe soup and spicy beef noodle dishes and they were thoroughly enjoyed👌 Lil side dishes for everyone (with refills too)! Friendly bosses and food came out in no time. Enjoyed the noodles too much I even forgot to snap a photo. Highly recommended!

K T

Had the Oxtail Soup (소꼬리탕). Very flavourful with good portion of meat inside. Great to eat during this winter season in New Zealand.

JK Fletcher

I chose the meat steamboat (not keen on cheerio sausages though) which came in a yummy broth, lots of tofu and ramen. Also ordered spicy rice rolls. Delicious Korean food.

Gnip Weis

Really friendly service! The food is amazing! We love it here! I ordered the Ginseng Chicken Soup and it was amazing!

Brenda Shearer

A place to be if you are craving for authentic Korean cuisine. I had a wonderful time dining, fast service, wide range of food menu-all yummy and affordable. They also serve a good portion of side dishes. Great ambiance, excellent service, my tummy were so satisfied and definitely will be coming back...very soon 👍❤🎉

James Patterson

Stopped by during our visit to Auckland - fantastic Korean food! Definitely recommend the Spicy Beef Soup and BBQ pork, best I have had in a while.

Jackie S

Wonderful food with plenty of authentic flavour. I loved the Korean BBQ chicken! Speedy and cheerful service. Will definitely visit again when I'm back in town 10/10 ⭐

Aniket Chitre

The worst Korean BBQ chicken I have ever had. This was so good before but it went down the hill very quickly. Not recommended..

CJ

We have come here often. We like to some of the other places because it’s quick, easy and a little more simpler and unpretentious than other places. It’s a diner feel. Quick, easy, get in-eat-leave kind of feel. The food is good. Bulgogi and spicy pork are strong favourites as is the chicken kangjung and the dumplings. Ramen is solid if you feel like that but their japchae is preferred. Jokbal and hot pots are average but good. Open until late works when you have had to work or study late. Prices are pretty fair.

Hao Chang

This place has been here longer than I've been in this country. I have lots of memories with it. This greenhouse watched me turned from a boy to a man, from a student to a father. The taste is the same for all past 17 years. People have come and gone but this greenhouse stood still. Right now with lots of small restaurants opened along queen street, this greenhouse is no longer busy and maybe one day the owner will sell this place and I return with lots of $$$$ and this place will become another 15 storey apartment. You better eat it while you can.

Kai

Be aware of the signifcant discrepancy between the images on the menu and the actual dish served. I ordered a ginseng chicken soup and based on the image, expected a full chicken or at least half. To my disappointment, I was served one chicken wing and one other slice of meat and some scraps mixed in the soup. I brought this issue up with the management, however he brushed it off and kept saying he didn't understand what I was saying(I was speaking clear english) and that no one ever complains about the scarce amount of chicken and that there was half a chicken in there, despite me pointing to the evidence that there is not. Had a clear attitude too, but that may be my biased opinion due to the fact that he did not care to receive my feedback. Overall a bad experience. Would not recommend.

LilianMonaghan

Been here many times when I was in uni and really loved this place but today we decided to hit this spot again but got really disappointed. I had the bbq beef which was too sweet and the side dishes were not fresh and the seaweed tasted so fishy and the potato was too sweet... my friend had the cold noodle which was so sour. Price got higher but food quality went down.

Ang Sarap

I always pass by this corner restaurant on Mayoral Drive and Queen St but never actually dined in here until this time. When you go inside it looks like a takeaway place as there are few tables on display but little did I know they have a big back section where people are usually seated. From the name I guess you would know it is a Korean restaurant, in fact it’s a typical Korean restaurant where is serves traditional Korean stir fried dishes, noodles, soups and pancakes. They have quite a menu but nothing like a Chinese menu where there are 1001 options, the menu here is quite easy to grasp and I think there are less than 50 options.

Tez

A bit far from the rest of the korean restos but all good. Awesome food, good portions and sides and friendly service. Prices not bad. Definitely coming back here.

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

Unique resto in the middle of cbd with design looks like a train but have a big seating inside.. we ordered kimchi pork belly, seafood pancake and beef bbq with some soju and plum wine.. what a good food to end of the day

Frenchie

Everyone should try their bulgogi here (Korean bbq). I always get the Korean beef bbq and pork bbq. It comes with rice and other small side dishes to eat, which is a good value of what you pay for. I have not had a better bulgogi dish than here. I have also tried the cold noodle soup. One of my favorites also. The service is always friendly, you grab water for yourself which I have no problems with. You go here to eat good food, not to be treated like the royal family. This is an accurate representation of what good quality Korean food is like. Definitely recommend!

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A lovely little Korean restaurant that's opened for all you late eaters till 1am. Have been going to it for years & has never failed to disappoint 😊. I always get the Kimchi rice (with egg on top) from here along with the BBQ pork. I also the love the stuff on the side that accompanies the food. (You can top it up as many times as you like) Even tried their ramen noodle soup a couple of times but not as spicy as I thought it would be 🌶️🌶️. The Korean beer they serve there is "strong" stuff ⛔ Beware ⛔, lol. Food : 5/5 Ambience : 5/5 Staff : 5/5 Overall : A great dining experience.

Coral

The beef and tofu steamboat is so good for cold days ❄️ It really warms you up! And just look at this beauty. I like how Kang Nam Station is generous with their side dishes too. Always a plus 😍

Julirose Supremo

One of the many Korean restaurant along Queen Street. They have a nice set of dishes and the food is good. It’s not one of the best but its at par to others.

Wendy Wang

It’s open till 12 or 1am at the night, so definitely a really good choice for late eater. The small dishes are free and you can top up for many times you like. The staff is friendly. I have tried the beef soup, tasty, beef is soft, and rice cake is full of flavour.

Waina Strickland

One of my regular ultra fave restaurants to visit for Korean Bulgogi and Krispy fried dumplings. Take a seat, help yourself to the water, pick your meal and service us at the push of a button!

Holly Grey

Love this place! Great and friendly service, food is delicious. My favourites are the tofu soup, bbq beef and rice cake ramen soup. Nice and quiet place to eat as well.

Jmo

We ordered the spicy squid, bbq beef, spicy pork and a large spicy roe soup, they were all delicious! The sides are free and they are topped up when you ask them to. The staff were friendly and efficient. I’d recommend this joint to others.

Quinn Mai

My favourite place when it comes to late dinning. Reasonable price and portion. Service is quick and friendly. I would say this place is one of the most Korean authentic restaurants in Auckland. Will come back to try more dishes in their menu.

Dani

Simple Korean Food but still super delicious. Portion sizes are more than enough for an affordable price. Looks small from the outside but a bigger dining area inside. Highly recommend this place if you're feeling like tasty, cheap Korean food, especially late at night as their opening hours go on till early morning. love me a good post-town feed.

Its Me

waste of time & money and energy.. like seriously.. can't believe they are still remaining open. Maybe they own the small train complex and don't need to pay the rent ? Not sure but it's just horrible here you must try this at least once so you don't have to wonder about what's inside of that station looking thing every time you walk pass here.

Vivi 루카니아 스미스

I had an amazing experience here, I loved every moment. They have excellent food and customer service which gave the place a warm & loving atmosphere. As soon as I got through the door I was greeted and given a table with menus right away. The best part are their open hours. I'd love to come back asap and try everything on their menu. Despite how the building looks small from the outside there is no need to worry as there are many more tables that make the place feel bigger when you're inside. If you are into kpop culture then you would feel at home in the restaurant as they even turn on the television for everyone to watch the channel KBS2. Not going to lie, but if you're a Koreaboo then make sure that you have eaten here, they wont disappoint. Overall I highly recommend this place.

Mei

What a lovely surprise to eat here after passing this restaurant on Queen Street for soooo many years. We took ourselves in as we noticed it from the back this time and how it is just butted onto the adjacent building! Like the Tardis, it is bigger than expected in the inside. We were glad we came in from the cold tonight. There were a stream of customers. We had the Bibim Bob which was a delicious meal on its own. Good amount of beef, egg and vegies. We also had the Squid and BBQ chicken which did not come with any vegetables but with a bowl of rice. It was a good amount for one person. They had help-yourself hot and cold water!!!!! Gold star for the hot water. The Korean chopsticks are heavier than the longer Chinese and pointy Japanese ones that they slipped out of my hands and onto the floor. A new set just appeared, thanks. This place caters for the night owls and we are glad we came in tonight for a quick bite.

Gummobear

We've been here 8 years ago and to find a place open after midnight, this one is definitely a keeper. Cheap, so tasty, polite staff and a well deserved meal to satisfy anyone's gut. My hubby ordered the yummy squid $15 and I my favourite Korean dish, the spicy rice cakes $15 swimming in generous sauce and noodles. Again I wasn't letdown. Rice cakes had a kick and had I just had to scrape the plate clean as I didn't want to waste anything. The squid was yum too. You get the usual individual side dishes that could've been a wee bit more. But overall, so enjoyable to eat. A place to come back to when it's well past midnight. Superb tasty food!

Kiwinz

This place needs to shut down!!!!!! Don’t get me wrong, I personally never give anyone or anyplace a bad review, but this guy who was in charge on last Sunday was super RUDE and UNACCEPTABLE !! Not only he forced us to seat on a specified table which is small and cold. he actually yelled at us after I asked him the reason. And when we were trying to explain to him that we actually need a bigger table coz we were gonna order a lot, he just totally ignored us and rolled his eyes. My friend and I were both shocked about his attitude and couldn’t believe that’s how he talked to us. We all felt so humiliated and disrespected. We have never seen any ppl treat their customers like this specially in hospitality industry. Apparently he has a lot to learn!!!!

João Plácido

After a long night, nothing's better than to fill your stomach before going to bed. The Kang Man offers a good variety of Korean food at affordable prices.

T.B.F

Don't judge a book by its cover. I ordered the Korean bbq pork and Korean rice cakes and I was so satisfied with my meal. Staff were very lovely and polite and food was very prompt. It was actually nice to not have to spend over $100 for once when dining out. We spent an average of $40 between the two of us. I was full. My partner said he would have liked more meat for the price he paid but he enjoyed his meal at the same time. I don't normally eat alot of Korean food but I really enjoyed it. Casual, but a good night to be dancing in my seat - KNOWING, that I had something I really enjoyed. Don't forget to grab a drink from the fridge on the way to your table. 👍 I also was stoked to see samanco ice creams in their freezer. Never thought I'd find any in NZ. Total satisfaction for a food blogger 👏👌 I'll be back again. 👍

Philip Kolofoua

Great customer service & delicious food as always! The sides are a nice addition as well as the dumplings. The pork belly & kimchi was pretty good !!

Megan Blackwell

Love this place! Really enjoy the meals and love taking friends to the deceptively large restaurant with the awesome tree growing through it. Really convenient that they’re open late so I can grab dinner after a late job in town. Some have complained that it’s not “authentic” enough but we this is our go to option. Not at all out local but we’ll alway try to find n excuse to go.

Brizzle

This place needs to be closed down. We arrived and ordered 1x spicy bbq pork and 1x spicy bbq beef with 1x bottle of Jinro Soju. The waiter then told me that I have to order more food as the alcohol bill has to be under 30% of the food bill. He then quoted the LCQ which is the Liquor Control Qualification, which has nothing to do with food to alcohol ordering ratio. Never in my time have I heard or been told such bullshit lies from anyone. I sit here in “Pocha” another Korean restaurant, drinking my $16 bottle of Soju and eating $30 worth of food. Do the math Kang Nam. BTW (By The Way......muppet who served us), I sat in Kaya earlier drinking Soju and Plum wine and not eating any food. All I can say is WTH!! Get rid of this BS

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

Kang Nam Station is great for a reliable cheap eat. It looks like there's only a few tables out front, but the secret is to go into the back where there's more seating. It's a lot quieter there away from the kitchen, and there's a TV playing kpop music very quietly too. The staff were very friendly and came pretty quickly when you press the bell at the table. Most dishes are around 15 to 20 dollars each. Water is self service. I had the dumpling soup with rice cakes, which was surprisingly large portioned and filling. There were at least 8 dumplings filled with minced pork and tofu skin. There were also lots of vegetables and rice cake slices, all topped with some seaweed. The soup was refreshing and flavourful, no doubt because of how many ingredients were floating in it. You also get side dishes to share, which you can request refills of. There was a salty seaweed salad, delicious sweet potato cubes, bean sprouts and sliced dried tofu. They were all delicious and I was really happy that there weren't any spicy side dishes. Overall, this is a great place for a filling and healthy cheap eat in the Queen St vicinity.

Siobahn Armstrong

Food is always amazing. One of my top favourite food places in Auckland CBD. Love that you get side dishes for free with your main hot plate. Very inexpensive and is just an all round amazing food place.

Yu Young Jun

All the foods related to Korea were all tasteless, and the side dishes were as hard and tasteless as if they were thawed. It belongs to a poor restaurant with many Korean restaurants in the city. It seems that only the name is a good restaurant which is popular region . I went with my foreign friends but I can not recommend it..............

Kiwi Eats Asia

Visited on a Saturday at late lunch time and it was almost empty. Clientele seems to be non-Korean. Didn't realise there was another room of seating at the back with a tree growling through the building. My general feeling was that the food was decent, but almost identical to other restaurants. Service was very friendly :). Sides were the generic 4 - bean sprouts (slightly weird plasticy taste to these), sliced fish cake, seaweed and sweet potatoes (a little different, tasted like day old chips dipped in sugar syrup). I had ox tail soup ( nice flavour but basically just ox tail meat in broth with no extras), also tried the sizzling spicy pork (more tender than usual and not many veges just a lot of meat) and the spicy beef bowl (very tender meat). Price was similar to bannsang and other places with more inspired offerings. Basically just no point of differentiation which is crucial to surviving when surrounded by other restaurants of the same cuisine! It was ok but next time I'm going for something a bit different.

Ivy-Rose Y

Great place! Amazing food! Been many times and would keep going back. Pretty good service and clean area. The buttons on the table and self serve water is great.

Sid

Iv been here 4 times, really good value for money. If you want a reasonably good meal on a budget. It comes with four Korean side dishes. The restaurant is reasonably clean, the buttons on the tables are a great idea. The The service is okay, but the food is good.

Sunema Tuifao

My fave korean place to go too! Friendly staff, educated me a bit on some of the programmes that they were watching. The food looks exactly like the photos and taste even better! It looks small from the outside but there is plenty of room out back, with a tree going through the building. Great place to either eat in or just order food to take out.

Daphne Margarette

My fave place for Korean foods. I specially adore the Spicy beef soup. The side dishes are wonderfully prepared on your table as well. The staff are nice and accommodating.

Joseph Taleni

This place was my go to during the uni days. A little tacky but theres something about this place that draws me back... cant tell if its the tree in the building, the kpop tv, the door bell on the table, the sometimes sh*t service, or the pretty decent food. I'd say the whole package is a sell for me. The BBQ pork, beef and chicken dishes are ok, but with alot of other competition this place might need to bring their a game up. I like their potatoe side dish more than alot of other korean places though. Dumpling below average Their fried rice is mediocre, nothing special. Their ramen was really good, but again ive tadted better from elsewhere. Was it worth it? It was but now I think about it, the competition is very hard to beat these days.

Ewok

I thought this place was a fast food like fish n chips as I was walking by, but as I go in it's actually a restaurant which was cool. The food here was tasty love the sides they had also the dumplings(my fav), BBQ chicken.Was here with my mother and we really enjoyed it plus the service was good and friendly.

HJ

Visited here for dinner last night with a group of friends. Always noticed this place located right on the corner of Queen st and mayoral drive. Walking in the restaurant looks very small, but they have an extended room to the right of the counter. We ordered lots of dishes to share between us. All were decent portions and perfect for sharing. The Korean side dishes that come complimentary with your meal were a nice bonus. The service is good and the food is really quick to come out. Favourite dishes were chicken cutlet, BBQ chicken, fried dumplings and the Kangjung chicken.

Marggie Pascua

Always used to come here in 2012 because I love their food and the side dishes, and then they changed one of their side dish and did not come back. But their food is above average, great service and love the side dishes.

I_like_pickles

A distinctive feature of this restaurant is the live tree in the middle of their dining area. Which is pretty cool. Quick service. Friendly staff. Affordable food. Best cold noodles I've had out of all the Korean restaurants I've been to so far. The soup is tasty and the noodles aren't soggy and gloopy like some other places I've had. Food comes with generous and various helpings of traditional Korean side dishes.

Joy Go

Do not get me wrong, the food was tasty and the price is typical for korean restos but this is why I gave it a 1-rating. It is a very important read which gives you an insight to the sanitary levels of the resto : Our order for fried dumplings arrived on the table and 1 fell off the plate on to the table when the waitress placed it down. She picked it up with her bare hands AND PLACED IT BACK ON OUR PLATE. I was just flabbergasted and it was too late for me to stop her from putting the dirty dumpling back on the plate with the other dumplings. I asked her why she picked it up and placed it back on... she said "Thats how we do it in the kitchen". I have no idea what was referenced to the "it". Was it picking up food with bare hands? Or putting food that have fallen off back on the plate? I told her the table is dirty and so is her hands and she shouldnt have placed it back on the plate. Surreal experience of outright unsanitary practice.

Yvannah G

My go to Korean joint. Such a weird set up though! I honestly think I've probably brought like 15 friends/family members here over the years. Love the K Pop, love the sizzling chicken.

Andrean

When you want a quick, tasty and satisfying korean bbq food in Auckland city, Kang Nam station is the place to go. I have been coming to this place since Uni and still keep coming back 😊

I'm Hungry

Lovely little restaurant in the middle of queen street. The gentleman at the counter was very lovely and served us very well as we were the only ones there in the sitting outside. We had jabchae bob and bimbimbop. Food was good and service excellent

Sarah

We had dinner here on a Monday night so it was fairly quiet. Arrived at around 9.30pm only had 2 other couples in there and we were seated straight away. Venue: Small but clean and tidy Service: Excellent, they have these little buttons on the table when you are ready to order you just press the button and someone comes to your table. Food: Fairly average nothing to write home about. Nice place, but will probably not come back.

Kelly

Dinner! Decided to dine here since its been so long! This used to be a favourite to hit up when I was studying at uni. Unfortunately it's not quite the same as it used to be. We ordered fish roe soup, BBQ beef and BBQ squid. The fish roe soup was thick and eggy like, tasted nice, I was expecting the fish roe to crumble so the soup was thick with roe goodness but not the case here, still decent however. The BBQ beef was very sweet, good but definitely on the sweeter side than what I'm used to. The BBQ said was very very oily, least favourite out of the three. Side where good, I love the potato side dish! Friendly attentive staff, clean facility. Good place to hit up if you're wanted a decent feed.

Liz

We've been going here for years now, although I was really disappointed with our visit today. The waitress gave the food we ordered to the people the the table next to us by accident, even though the person who got it has started eating it the waitress took it back and (took it back to the kitchen), after a few minutes she gave it to us not knowing we saw what happened. Not only there was a only little bit left, but there was traces of rice (from the previous person) on the sizzling plate with the BBQ chicken. Very unhygienic! I hope this doesn't happen again or you will lose a lot of customers.

Diogo Reck

Kang Nam is the kind of place that can save you from starvation if you're the kind of person hit by hungry anytime. Depending on the day they can close around 2am, and if you're not into fast food, in Auckland this is pretty late. But, as you can imagine, with such wide trading hours, the food may come in second plan. Tried several dishes there and none were amazing or bad. It's just a place for saving you in the middle of the night.

Cee

Surprisingly bigger inside than my initial impression. Good bang for buck! Staff were very friendly and food was delicious. I would definitely go there again but if you like spicy food make sure you tell them. I ordered my food spicy and it was only mildly so.

Floyd Moratti

This was one of my favourite restaurants which I frequently visited for it's taste rather than its atmosphere. The food was always delicious and came in a fairly large quantity. Although the place has no real theme or design to its interior, the price used to be very reasonable. But recently the opening hours seem to have changed and prices reviewed. Their Zomato profile and their door lists a late closing time of 1am~2am but each time I’ve gone at 9pm~10pm I‘ve been told they’re closed.

Bkymy06

It's open till the late night so we just hopped into there with a little expectation. BBQ pork was acceptable, but other meals we've ordered was awful. There was no taste(BBQchicken) or too much salt(fried chicken stuff) and not good at all. Moreover, the customer service in there was the worst that I've experienced in Auckland. The waitress couldn't do a easy math and didn't say anything when serving meals. Never go there again :(

Food 2 Run

Rate looks like a train on queen street, really good I had the beef spicy soup and vegetables dumplings and less than 30 dollars. Good for what it is, service was great..

ANKIT

KANG NAM very beautiful small restaurant.i order KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN it comes with rice.It's too delicious.Side dishes like SEAWEED,KUMURA,PICKLES taste so good. Quality of food is nice.well worth money. Customer service :4/5 Quality of food :4.5/5

Razelle Icaro

This was the first korean restaurant I've ever been to and I've been going back so often ever since! The staff are very nice and approachable, the food is great! I especially love their side dishes. Service was quick so its really convenient to go to if you're really hungry and need good food to fill you up and the prices are great too

Fare Henry

Service was friendly and welcoming! and very quick (which is a plus) Food was yummy.. Cheap food and descent portions. Would definitely return.

Zoe Huang

Not bad place for korean food. But korean normally don't go there, most of their customers are non-korean. We ordered 1 BBQ pork and 1 BBQ chicken both $13. The side dish is a bit disappointing.. Especially the egg..but i like their potato

Jo

One of my fav korean restaurant ♥️♥️♥️ my bf and i always come here when we're craving for korean food. Their service is a bit slow specially when they're busy around night. But the food was always amazing and not disappointing. Would highly recommend ♥️♥️♥️

JaimeC

Walked in at about 1.05am after a fun night with the wife in town (they close at 1.00am), guy at the door smiled and said only take away and shut the door behind us. Ultimate bang for buck! We ordered the Korean Beef Barbecue and an extra order of rice. Paid $15. 5 mins the order was done! So surprised to walk away with a mini feast!!! Our Beef Barbecue came with 4 different Ban-chan (Bean sprouts, Seaweed, Potatoes and an egg roll). We asked how much for kimchi and they happily gave us some for free!!! Great late night feed for less than $20 for 2.

Miléna Fraser

Okay first of all I will rate that place a 1 but if I could go lower I would. I ordered a bimbimbap and this was the worst I've had in Auckland. The beef portion was incredibly small and looked like pulverised gristle and the rest of it was just of very poor taste. I realise this is supposed to be a 'cheap' place but I've been to much much better for the same price (Sunshine restaurant on Elliot street and others). Would not go there again.

Ban Heng Choy

The food is nice and the staff are friendly. I like the Tofu Soup, especially on a cold day! This is one of the few places in Auckland, where you can get dinner in the middle of the night. Late supper? No problem. Just pop by here to enjoy some Korean food!

Michael Smale

Had the BBQ pork, was yummy & a good size. Spice was reasonable and tasty. Could've had some more free entree options. Good value for the money.

Brave Eat

This restaurant is disliked by many Koreans but I don't know why! The food here is amazing and tastes better than other popular Korean restaurants. I highly recommend this place and location is just perfect for anyone. Great service and great food!

Aj Maglaqui

Best BBQ spicy pork, my friend took me here and said it was her favourite korean restaurant :) I've loved it ever since, reasonable price and food comes quickly, I love coming here and I love how late it stays open until.

Cheesyweesy

???Kang Nam station is a great food stop! I started my relationship with Korean food here with Bibimbap, Bbq pork and kangjung chicken. Sooooo much food for two! The complimentary side dishes (served cold) are exciting additions to your meal. For those who like to try new things and have an affinity for pick n mixing, Kangnam is for you! Order extra Kimchi by pressing the bell on your table. Yes there is a service buzzer built into the table top! Tips for the first timer: order the Kangjung chicken to share and dont be afraid to sample something new.

Crumpet King

Baaaaaaargain cheap eat!!! This place has a random quirk about it but in a good way! It's exterior is like an American diner meets Asia. There's K-pop on TV and part of a tree trunk is growing inside of it. I've not had much experience with Korean cuisine so a friend recommended I order the bibimbap. I just googled the term n it means "mixed rice". It came in a bowl similar to a clay pot with a lovely array of veggies, mince and a fried egg on top. They also serve you chilled complimentary side dishes. These consisted of: kimchi (our request), potatoes (awesome!), seaweed salad, steamed egg, and a bean sprout combo. These were a nice touch as we weren't expecting them and were great to try! (See the pics others have posted) The bibimbap comes with a tasty chilli sauce that is mild so you chilli lovers can squirt all you want or as little as you desire. The foods probably a solid 3.5 but the extra 0.5 is for my dining experience. I liken it to going overseas and just trying whatever tickles your fancy at that moment because you have no idea what it is going to be like! There is a button you can push on each table for service. AND you can request refills of your side dishes for free!!! Kimchi me up please! The guy at the counter is super cheerful which is really cute. The complimentary refillable side dishes are a pleasant surprise, who doesn't love getting more!?!?! I can't wait to explore the rest of the menu! Op, op, op, op, op, opa Kang Nam st....ation.

Queena

I quite like this Korean restaurant. Probably one of the best ones in the city. Some say it's a little pricey but the food here is nice. Love kimchi so ordered a kimchi fried rice and a kimchi pancake. SO. GOOD! Love it. But my friend ordered a Korean BBQ beef dish, flavours were great but the beef was very chewy. They also give you some "sides" for free. Love those potatoes. Little dry but I like the taste.

Tami T

Been coming here for the past 2 years. We have tried most of their dishes but always end up getting the 제육볶음 (Spicy BBQ Pork)! We've been to a number of Korean restaurants, but this restaurant still seems to be our favourite. The only downside is the fluctuating service of the elderly. The younger waiters/waitresses are mostly friendly. Overall, the quality of the food outweighs the service :-)

Gaming Page

I enjoyed this place with my mum and Aunty. Was a good experience for us and something different. Service was good as well as the food.

Ben Vo

Good place to have late dinner, the BBQ meats a little bit sweet (too much msg or sugar maybe?). Services were fine. overall 3/5.

Tony Ma

Small side dishes are suppose to be able to refill at least once, I hate it when staff give me that "oh so you want another" and rolls eyes. omfg, it is so fricken annoying. Hence the 1 stars. I will not be back again, because the attitude killed my appetite. Service was slow also. Service: 1/5 Wait time: 2/5 Environment: 3/5 Food Quality: 3/5 Food Quantity: 3/5 Price range: $10+ pp

Lavender Van Alden

I LOVE this place. It's so easy to walk past as it looks tiny so you would assume you would just order at the window and take your food away. Nope! It opens up at the back and can fit quite a few people. Always awesome K Pop/Idol shows playing on the TV. The waiters are lovely, friendly people. The food is fantastic for the price and is some of the best in the CBD. They allow sharing of plates which is a great way to order a lot of dishes and experiment with things you may not usually buy. The seaweed has to be my favourite thing on the menu though. I am such a sucker for seaweed. It's a cozy place and you feel very at ease. Plus there is a tree growing in the place. How rad is that?!

Lt

The famous green caravan! I used to live in the Volt apartments in town, and me and my friends/flatmates used to call this place "the chicken across the road" since we always got the BBQ chicken to take out. Food is very yummy and reasonably priced, there are many other Korean restaurants in that part of town and this was my favourite. It used to be a bit old and run down but after they renovated a few years ago it's quite a nice clean little place to dine in too. And I love how it has a tree growing thru the restaurant at the back. I love this place and don't go there enough :)

Kristin Kingsford

Had dinner here with my family last night. Good portion of food, good service by the wait staff however a bad service from the owner (old guy on the till) very rude and ruined everyone's night. Never going back due to the service provided by the owner. A restaurant owner must know how to respect their customers!

Yum

This restaurant is absolutely divine! I was there last night and the waiter/cashier ushered my sister and I to our table within 3 seconds of standing by the door. The BBQ Pork is delicious, evenly seasoned and I didn't have to worry about the portion of the meat since the amount was heavily generous. The sides were delicious and fresh. The highlight of my evening was my Tofu Soup and the SOJU bottle I shared with my sister. Overall excellent service, food and atmosphere - I'm going there again tonight but this time with a fellow colleague of mine. She'll love the place - I know it!

Nel

Great restaurant with excellent service. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Food is very delicious. My personal favourite is the BBQ beef. Enjoy the condiments served with most of the dishes such as the fermented/pickled raddish , seaweed and some other ones. Much recommended. Its also convenient as they close down very late between1.30 am to 2.00 am something. So definitely give it a go if your looking to try something new.

Amy Tanabe

I love dinning here. The restaurant seating area out back is really cute and homely. I admit I've only ever had the BBQ Beef here. I keep vowing to try something new, but the BBQ Beef is so good! The serving sizes are decent, the quality and taste amazing. Meals always come with rice and sides which is a pleasant bonus.

William

Nice big portion, and reasonable prices too. Opens late which can be handy if you are out partying in town and need something to bite after. Great variety of dishes to choose from too!

Shy

Love the food here! It's a small but cozy little restaurant and I love bringing my friends here for a cheap yet absolutely delicious lunch! The bulgogi is the best I've found in Auckland! The customer service is always very friendly and fast.

Chris Song

I went to this restaurant with friends and ordered "Roe soup(AL TANG)". It was very tasteful so I asked what's inside to their waiter. The waiter said they use Dashida and Hondashi for cooking their menus. I googled the Dashida and Hondashi. OMG... they are Monosodium Glutamate which is well-known as a Silent Killer between doctors. One day, I saw a chef or cooks using it a lot, at least a tablespoon of MSG when they cook each menu. I don't go there any more and I won't recommend this restaurant either because of this following information: “Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills.” In it he explains that MSG is an excitotoxin, which means it overexcites your cells to the point of damage or death, causing brain damage to varying degrees -- and potentially even triggering or worsening learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease and more.(sited by Dr. Mercola ; http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/21/msg-is-this-silent-killer-lurking-in-your-kitchen-cabinets.aspx)