Korean Express Menu (Update 2025)
Korean Express, located on 807 Lexington Ave, offers a diverse menu of traditional Korean dishes with a modern twist. The starters include must-tries like Mandoo dumplings and Kimchi Fries. Their Kimbap selection features various fillings, such as spicy tuna and bulgogi. The savory Pajeon pancakes, like the seafood option, are a crowd favorite. Customers rave about the quick service, cozy ambiance, and flavorful dishes. The Kimchi Tofu Stew is a standout, with intense flavors and generous portions. While some reviewers note the minimal use of disposable containers, the overall experience is praised for being affordable and delicious. Korean Express is a great spot for a quick bite, whether you're in the area or looking for authentic Korean fare in Midtown.
Starters
Mandoo
Homemade dumplings filled with pork and vegetable.
Fried Shrimp
Fried shrimp in tempura batter. Served with spicy mayo.
Steamed Tofu
Served with scallion soy sauce.
House Salad
Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots with citrus carrot dressing.
Korean Fried Wings
Kimchi Fries
Crispy fries with kimchi gochujang aioli.
Crispy Fries
Crispy Fries with gochujang aioli.
Korean Chicken Nuggets
Boneless chicken, aioli sauce
Vegetable Kimbap
Korean seaweed rolls. Sweet radish, carrots, spinach, egg and burdock root.
Bulgogi Kimbap
Korean seaweed rolls. Bulgogi, sweet radish, carrots, spinach and egg.
Spicy Tuna Kimbap
Spicy. Korean seaweed rolls. Spicy cooked tuna, sweet radish and carrots.
Tuna Kimbap
Korean seaweed rolls. Cooked tuna, sweet radish, carrot.
Kimbap
Pajeon
Scallion Pajeon
Korean-style savory pancake with scallions. Served with soy-scallion sauce.
Kimchi Pajeon
Korean-style savory pancake with scallions. Served with soy-scallion sauce.
Seafood Pajeon
Korean-style savory pancake with scallions. Served with soy-scallion sauce.
Regular Dbukboki
Dbukboki with vegetables. Rice sticks, fish cake and vegetables in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Raboki Dbukboki
Dbukboki with boiled egg and ramen noodles. Rice sticks, fish cake and vegetables in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Seafood Dbukboki
Rice sticks, Fish cakes, Seafood mix & vegetables in a Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Dbukboki
Bibimbap
Vegetable Bibimbap
Assorted vegetables, mushrooms and tofu, topped with fried egg. Served with miso soup and rice.
Chicken Bibimbap
Assorted vegetables and chicken, topped with fried egg. Served with miso soup and rice.
Bulgogi Bibimbap
Assorted vegetables and bulgogi, topped with fried egg. Served with miso soup and rice.
Spicy Pork Bibimbap
Assorted vegetables and spicy pork, topped with fried egg. Served with miso soup and rice.
Hot Stone Vegetable Bibimbap
Medley of vegetables, tofu and shitake and mushrooms, topped with an egg yolk. Rice is heated in a stone bowl. Served with miso soup and spicy gochujang sauce on the side.
Hot Stone Chicken Bibimbap
Medley of vegetables, tofu and shitake and mushrooms, topped with an egg yolk. Rice is heated in a stone bowl. Served with miso soup and spicy gochujang sauce on the side.
Hot Stone Bulgogi Bibimbap
Medley of vegetables, tofu and shitake, mushrooms, topped with an egg yolk. Rice is heated in a stone bowl. Served with miso soup and spicy gochujang sauce on the side.
Hot Stone Spicy Pork Bibimbap
Spicy. Medley of vegetables, tofu and shitake, mushrooms, topped with an egg yolk. Rice is heated in a stone bowl. Served with miso soup and spicy gochujang sauce on the side.
Hot Stone Spicy Squid Bibimbap
Spicy. Medley of vegetables, tofu and shitake, mushrooms, topped with an egg yolk. Rice is heated in a stone bowl. Served with miso soup and spicy gochujang sauce on the side.
Hot Stone Shrimp Bibimbap
Medley of vegetables, tofu and shitake, mushrooms, topped with an egg yolk. Rice is heated in a stone bowl. Served with miso soup and spicy gochujang sauce on the side.
Hot Stone Bibimbap
Rice Dishes (Rice Bowls)
Chicken Teriyaki over Rice
Chicken and vegetables in teriyaki sauce.
Spicy Pork over Rice
Spicy. Pork and vegetables in spicy sauce.
Bulgogi over Rice
Marinated beef with vegetables.
Spicy Squid over Rice
Spicy. Squid and vegetables in spicy sauce.
Vegetable Curry over Rice
Spicy. Vegetables in spicy curry sauce.
Chicken Curry over Rice
Spicy. Chicken and vegetables in spicy curry sauce.
Bulgogi Curry over Rice
Spicy. Marinated rib eye and vegetables in a spicy curry sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki Box Meal
Grilled boneless chicken in teriyaki sauce. Served with miso soup, salad, dumplings and rice.
Spicy Pork Box Meal
Spicy. Spicy pork shoulder and vegetable in a spicy sauce. Served with miso soup, salad, dumplings and rice.
Bulgogi Box Meal
Marinated rib eye. Served with miso soup, salad, dumplings and rice.
Grilled Spicy Pork Belly Box Meal
Spicy. Spicy pork belly in a spicy and sweet sauce. Served with miso soup, salad, dumplings and rice.
Grilled Kalbi Box Meal
Grilled marinated short ribs. Served with miso soup, salad, dumplings and rice.
Box Meals
Stews and Soups
Vegetable Tofu Stew
Spicy. Spicy soft tofu stew with vegetables and egg. Served with rice and kimchi.
Kimchi Tofu Stew
Spicy. Spicy soft tofu stew with vegetables, kimchi, pork and egg. Served with rice and kimchi.
Seafood Tofu Stew
Spicy. Spicy soft tofu stew with vegetables, seafood and egg. Served with rice and kimchi.
Beef Tofu Stew
Spicy soft tofu stew with vegetables, beef and egg. Served with rice and kimchi.
Kimchi Stew
Spicy. Kimchi stew with pork, vegetables, tofu and rice cakes. Served with rice and kimchi.
Army Stew
Spicy. Spicy stew with pork, kimchi, vegetables, ham, sausage, tofu, rice cakes and ramen noodles. Served with rice and kimchi.
Duk Mandoo Guk
Rice cakes, dumplings, egg and beef in broth. Served with rice and kimchi.
Yook Gae Jang
Spicy. Shredded beef with scallions and vegetables in very spicy broth. Served with rice and kimchi.
Bulgogi Stew
Beef stew with mushrooms, vegetables, rice cakes and sweet potato noodles. Served with rice and kimchi.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Spicy. Fried rice with kimchi topped with fried egg.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Fried rice with vegetables, shrimp and scrambled egg.
Chicken Fried Rice
Fried rice with vegetables, chicken and scrambled egg.
Bulgogi Fried Rice
Fried rice with vegetables, beef and scrambled egg.
Fried Rice
Noodles
Vegetable Jab-Chae
Sweet potato noodles with vegetables and mushroom.
Bulgogi Jab-Chae
Sweet potato noodles with vegetables, mushroom and beef.
Chicken Jab-Chae
Sweet potato noodles with vegetables, mushroom and chicken.
Shrimp Jab-Chae
Sweet potato noodles with vegetables, mushroom and shrimp.
Spicy Ramen without Meat
Spicy. Ramen noodles, egg and vegetables in spicy soup.
Spicy Ramen with Meat
Spicy. Ramen noodles, egg and vegetables in spicy soup.
Vegetable Udon
Broad noodles, vegetables, boiled egg and fried tofu in clear soup.
Chicken Udon
Broad noodles, chicken, boiled egg and fried tofu in clear soup.
Bulgogi Udon
Broad noodles, bulgogi, boiled egg and fried tofu in clear soup.
Shrimp Udon
Broad noodles, shrimp, boiled egg and fried tofu in clear soup.
Spicy Seafood Udon
Spicy. Broad noodles, mix seafood and vegetables in spicy broth.
Spicy Pork and Kimchi with Tofu Platter
Spicy. Spicy pork and vegetables served with tofu. Served on sizzling hot platters with miso soup, salad, rice and kimchi.
Bulgogi Platter
Bulgogi and vegetables with rice cakes. Served on sizzling hot platters with miso soup, salad, rice and kimchi.
Grilled Kalbi Platter
Grilled marinated short ribs with sauteed onions. Served on sizzling hot platters with miso soup, salad, rice and kimchi.
Grilled Spicy Pork Belly Platter
Spicy. Grilled spicy pork belly with sauteed onions. Served on sizzling hot platters with miso soup, salad, rice and kimchi.
Spicy Squid and Noodles Platter
Spicy. Spicy squid and vegetables served with noodles. Served on sizzling hot platters with miso soup, salad, rice and kimchi.
Platters
Side Orders
White Rice
Brown Rice
House-Made Kimchi
Gochujang Sauce
White Radish
Extra Egg
Yellow Radish
Extra Vegetables
Milk Tea Bubble Tea
Taro Bubble Tea
Green Tea Bubble Tea
Mango Bubble Tea
Almond Bubble Tea
Capuccino Bubble Tea
Pineapple Bubble Tea
Coconut Bubble Tea
Passion Fruit Bubble Tea
Lychee Bubble Tea
Bubble Tea
Beverages
20 oz. Bottled Water
Canned Soda
Ito En Japanese Tea
Coconut Water
9.5 oz.
Bruce Cost Ginger Ale
12 oz.