Location: Newport News
Top Restaurants in Newport News
Most Popular Korean food in Newport News, Virginia, United States
Find out what Korean restaurants to try in Newport News. Jutting into the water on the Virginia Peninsula, the city of Newport News has played an important part in the maritime history of the United States. A leader in shipbuilding since 1886, the booming shipyard is still producing nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. Learn about naval history and the Golden Age Exploration at The Mariners' Museum, with 60,000 square feet of rare maps, nautical instruments and the USS Monitor Center, preserving the remains of the first ironclad warship.
Things to do in Newport News
1. Chic N Fish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By jdavidhillery
This is a true local gem serving up fantastic Korean style chicken. As their name eludes to they also have fish. However, if you come here for the first time you better be ordering Mr. Hwang's authentic Korean chicken.The location is in East Newport News on highway 17. Exit 64W to J Clyde Blvd East. They are across from the Holiday Inn in a strip with a massage and vape shop, so they got to be good right, HA! Signage is good and slow down to prevent passing and a U-Turn. There is adequate shared parking in the private lot. I found no debris any where out front.My visit was on a Wednesday just after they opened at 11:10 AM. Mr. Hwang was in the back prepping, no one else was around up front. I sat down at a table and it took several minutes, but I was not in a hurry. When he did come out I looked over the menu which was on the counter. I decided to grab a beer from their stand up cooler and ordered 8 Soy Korean wings and the fried Whiting sandwich. All drinks are can/bottle. The prices are very affordable. Around 11:20 a man and woman came in who I found out was Mr. Hwang a daughter and son n' law. They were running late and apologized. The dining room can accommodate 30, or so. However, I hear that more than 90% of the business is take out. Every table was clean and floors tidy. The eating area was dark and dated. Lighting could be improved by opening the blinds.The soy garlic wings hit the table first in around 15 minutes. The plating was nothing overly fancy, no big deal. That first bite and tug of the meat sent my taste buds in a happy place. Crispy with popping scrumptious flavors. I knew this was the real deal and was excited at my find. The fish sandwich came out around 5 minutes later. I had never tried Whiting before, so no offense it was just too bland even with the accompanying lettuce, tomato and onion. It was cooked perfectly, just not for me.I'm a fan! Chic n Fish has been in business 7 years and has a strong following on the peninsula and the southside. I understand why. When it comes to authentic Korean wings there are few places in Tidewater. The new Bonchon in Norfolk is one. Comparing the two in my opinion Bonchon has an edge, but the pricing is so affordable advantage Chic n Fish. Recommend as a strong 4, you will love!
2. Kyung Sung Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By nontexan
Wife wanted kali so we drove 20 minutes to check it out. Menu prices are high average. Ordered kali beef and jjampong. Kalbi portion was small, jjampong was a good sized portion but sparse on seafood. Ordered fried rice with kalbi. Food was good but nothing special. On the fence as far as recommendations, nothing local for comparison at this point.
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3. Chung Oak Korean Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By RobertRAH-64
A friend of mine took me here while visiting the area. This is the second time he's taken me here. The first time was several years ago. The bi bim bap was good as were the sides. The price for the my lunch was affordable totaling $11.29. Check this place out if you enjoy Korean food.
