Welcome to The Basac
Located in Flushing, NY, The Basac is a casual and trendy Korean restaurant offering a variety of dishes such as Pork Cutlet over Rice, Sanuki Udon, and Mini Ddukbokki. With a focus on comfort food, their crispy Katsu and flavorful curry dishes have left customers raving about the experience. The interior, designed with recycled shipping containers and vibrant wall doodles, adds a unique touch to the dining ambiance. The Basac is a hidden gem for those seeking delicious Korean street food with a modern twist.
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158-09B Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358, United States158-09B Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358, United States Hotline: +1 718-762-8484
Welcome to The Basac, a trendy and casual Korean restaurant located at 158-09 Northern Blvd in Flushing, NY. This hidden gem offers a variety of delicious Korean street food options. With a unique interior design featuring recycled shipping containers and black sharpie doodles, The Basac provides a cozy and vibrant dining experience.
One of the standout dishes at The Basac is the Pork Cutlet over Rice, which customers rave about for its flavorful and tender meat. The Cheese Kimbap is another crowd favorite, perfect for those looking for a simple yet satisfying meal. The Fried Squid, although slightly disappointing in terms of batter thickness, is still worth a try.
Customers also praise The Basac for its friendly service and quick turnaround time. The restaurant offers a 5% cash discount, making it a budget-friendly option for those looking to enjoy authentic Korean cuisine.
For those with a hearty appetite, the Sanuki Udon and Fried Rice Wrapped with Omelette are must-try items on the menu. The rich and savory broth of the udon is a definite standout, while the omelette rice offers a burst of flavors with every bite.
If you're in the mood for some comfort food, look no further than The Basac. Whether you're a fan of katsu, spicy rice cakes, or kim bap, this restaurant has something for everyone. With reasonable prices and a welcoming atmosphere, The Basac is a go-to spot for Korean street food enthusiasts.
Amazing food and amazing service! Omelet fried rice - tasty! Pork cutlet curry set - The pork cutlet was crispy and the curry was flavorful. Steam egg - Delish! Very filling! Definitely will be back!
Had a rough previous night and decided to revisit here. Food was honestly better than expected. The katsu was very well cooked and a good texture. Ramboki was good flavor. The best thing was the corn dog. Service was friendly and fast. It was quiet when I stopped by since it was close to closing time but it was chill. Def would recommend. 4.7/5.0 star experience
A restaurant with delicious pork cutlet and buckwheat soba. Instant tteokbokki is also good.
This katsu is fried to perfection with crispy breading while retaining the moist and tender pork texture and flavor. I really enjoyed the Cheese Katsu - the cheese was ooey and gooey in the best way possible while still being super crunchy on the outside! Paired very nicely with the refreshing cabbage salad. Best tip from our server: put the cutlet sauce in the grounded sesame seeds for extra umami and savory flavor!
For the longest time, I avoided this place because I was not the biggest fan of the Korean street food items they served. I've previously had their corndogs and tteokbboki and wasn't a big fan of either to want to come back. Their corndogs are good but definitely on the doughy side and over the years I've realized I don't like tteokbboki in general and theirs was unfortunately not an exception. However, I discovered that they had spicy chicken feet on their menu with a set option including rice balls and steamed eggs for an amazing price. (39$). Their chicken feet are spicy but not unbearable and the rice balls and eggs together make the meal even better (10/10). The chicken feet, surprisingly have a good amount of meat and compared to other places, it isn't just bone. The rice balls, you have to make by yourself which may be fun for some or quite tedious. I usually make the rice balls but my bf prefers to just scoop a large portion and eat it out of his bowl, so there are two ways to enjoy it. The eggs can sometimes come out tasting a little burnt but most times it has not been a problem for me. Recently, I also ventured to try their other items and their udon set (10/10) is amazing. Probably our favorite item on their menu second to the chicken feet. The soup is very clean and simple, hard to mess up. Would definitely recommend coming here for their chicken feet and udon! Their service is amazing and very quick, making my time here very enjoyable.
The Basac is a small but spacious Korean restaurant tucked away in Murray Hill, Queens. The exterior is unbelievably unassuming, but the interior is cool and vibrant, with recycled shipping containers and black sharpie doodles for walls. Do keep an eye on the sign though as you walk down the street or you just might miss the place; I've certainly done that aplenty. * Sanuki Udon $14.95 My partner and I were shocked by how delicious this was. The udon was thick, firm, and bouncy, but the broth was the clear star of the show. I don't even like dashi and soy sauce-based broths, but would 100% reorder this. * Fried Rice Wrapped with Omelette $15.00 I just had a simple curry omurice a few days prior, but this one was in a whole other ballpark. The complexity of flavors was mindblowing; you have the smokiness of the bacon, the sweet caramelization of the roasted bell peppers and onions, and the tanginess of the ketchup and gravy. It's definitely a bit much after a few bites but the shredded cabbage on the side offsets that heaviness. * Regular Kimbap $8.00 Solid kimbap. I had my eye on the cheese kimbap (which is just the addition of a slice of American cheese), but my partner said no. Thank god he did, because the omelette left me feeling stuffed, and hence I left him in charge of finishing the kimbap :) **They offer a 5% cash discount, so bring cash!
Few things are better than comfort food and the Basac does it very well. A local neighborhood spot, the theme is pretty neat - they use the walls of a shipping container to give off the vibe that you're eating in one. Definitely unique. The menu here is nothing high brow - katsu of various flavors, spicy rice cakes and kim bap but everything here is fresh and tastes awesome. The katsu was the perfect size and was pounded to order and then fried. The flavor was perfect as was the way they cooked the cutlet - perfectly juicy. If you've got an appetite, you can also throw in a small side of spicy rice cakes for a few bucks more which is nice in case you don't have the stomach to eat an entire side order. Prices here are very reasonable and the owners here are friendly and welcoming. If this place was closer to downtown Flushing, I'd be here every week but I'm willing to trek a bit out of the way to eat here again. Thumbs up.
I ordered the cheese pork cutlet and two pieces of fried squid. Unfortunately, the fried squid was a bit disappointing; the batter was too thick, and I could barely taste the squid. On a positive note, the cheese pork cutlet came with a tasty soup. While the cheese katsu itself tasted good, I think next time i'll dine in for an even better experience. The dressing for the little cabbage salad was incredibly tasty; I wish I could buy a lot of it for home. Lol
Got our usual cheesy pork cutlet and shrimp cutlet (which is breaded shrimp; just to make sure bec looked like an over-rice dish during a previous visit; comes with tartar sauce but would prefer with tempura sauce). Tried the fried rice omelet, which went great with the cutlets and the pork stuffed pepper, came with tempura sauce. I will try more of their Basac street food options next time - by piece but can make a combo of them. I liked that they left a squeeze-bottle of the dressing for the shredded cabbage. Corndog with cornflakes was just ok. Their udon broth is on the sweeter side. Pay cash for 5% off bill.
We came here because we were really craving Korean street food and this hit the spot. We got the sweet garlic boneless chicken, dukbokki, and the cheese kimbap. The kimbap was simple, but very delicious. The food comes out pretty quickly too. We enjoyed our simple but yummy meal here and I'm already looking forward to trying more food from here- I saw lots of people getting the sets and the diy dukbokki. Some people even come here by themselves and there is no judgment, just quick and easy service.