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Ficus is the best and only authentic Korean restaurant in Downtown Princeton. Enjoy our famous signature dishes like the rich, comforting Sundubu Jjigae (soft tofu stew) and delicious Korean Fried Chicken. We are a BYOB establishment, perfect for family-friendly dining or a casual date on our beautiful outdoor rooftop patio. We specialize in customized international catering and serve as a beautiful private event venue for events. Find us conveniently downtown with free parking available behind the building. Come experience the taste of Korea in Princeton!
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Address: 235 Nassau St A, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 917-2656
Website: http://ficusbv.com/
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Not an authentic Korean place. It’s fusion and mostly American (burgers, steak, salmon, pasta).
My party came back for Korean food after what I thought was a “pretty good” first experience with their bulgogi last year, but the menu changed and the Korean flavors were off. After a long wait, the Korean sundubu chigae was way too fatty, spicy and watery, not a stew. The bibimbop was mostly rice and not enough fresh veggies. The tofu looked brown, fried and dried, instead of fresh and tender. For the first time in my life, we saw a severely burnt egg served at a restaurant (on top of the bibimbop). Surprised that the kitchen let that through – What’s happening in the kitchen that they can’t fry a simple fried egg or fry a new one? My mother had to cut around the egg to remove the burnt edges before she could chew it.
The non-Korean dishes were better – the fusion gochujang pasta alfredo with shrimp was cheesy and tasty with just a hint of cayenne pepper(not spicy at all), and the shrimp was not overcooked. The goat cheese squash quinoa (with pomegranate) was surprisingly delicious and the flavors were more balanced. Not sure they’re worth coming back for, with all the restaurant options we have.
The Korean dishes were disappointing for those who seek authentic, classic Korean flavors, or just plain fresh, good food. They seem to be trying to capitalize on the popular Korean wave but it missed the mark.
Also dining is on the second floor. If you have anyone in your party who can’t handle two sets of steps, know that there is no elevator here, and the restrooms are downstairs only, where the tile floor is peeling and between peeling tiles and potted plants all over the floor, the place was full of tripping hazards. Something seemed off. Sad because I really wanted to like this place.
… moreMy party came back for Korean food after what I thought was a “pretty good” first experience with their bulgogi last year, but the menu changed and the Korean flavors were off. After a long wait, the Korean sundubu chigae was way too fatty, spicy and watery, not a stew. The bibimbop was mostly rice and not enough fresh veggies. The tofu looked brown, fried and dried, instead of fresh and tender. For the first time in my life, we saw a severely burnt egg served at a restaurant (on top of the bibimbop). Surprised that the kitchen let that through – What’s happening in the kitchen that they can’t fry a simple fried egg or fry a new one? My mother had to cut around the egg to remove the burnt edges before she could chew it.
The non-Korean dishes were better – the fusion gochujang pasta alfredo with shrimp was cheesy and tasty with just a hint of cayenne pepper(not spicy at all), and the shrimp was not overcooked. The goat cheese squash quinoa (with pomegranate) was surprisingly delicious and the flavors were more balanced. Not sure they’re worth coming back for, with all the restaurant options we have.
The Korean dishes were disappointing for those who seek authentic, classic Korean flavors, or just plain fresh, good food. They seem to be trying to capitalize on the popular Korean wave but it missed the mark.
Also dining is on the second floor. If you have anyone in your party who can’t handle two sets of steps, know that there is no elevator here, and the restrooms are downstairs only, where the tile floor is peeling and between peeling tiles and potted plants all over the floor, the place was full of tripping hazards. Something seemed off. Sad because I really wanted to like this place.
Chris
As you can see from the photo everything was GREAT. (Couldn’t finish the burger cause we over ate, but definitely took that home.) we order the honey soy wings to start they were impeccably crispy and tasted amazing. Our main dishes were the Korean burger with sweet potato fries & the gochujang pasta. Wasn’t sure what to really expect from them but I’m glad I took the risk because it was probably the best meal I had all week haha. Our friend order some type of beef short rib dish on bed of mashed potatoes I believe that I tried and it was very decadent and if that’s your thing then you won’t be disappointed. To finish we ordered some boba teas to go and that was the perfect cherry on top to our meal. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. It was really refreshing to find a restaurant that was so consistent from the waiting staff to the final product. Thanks for giving us a lovely night. (Side note: It’s BYOB)
… moreAlexa Rivera
The food was nothing special and the restaurant atmosphere was horrible. They are understaffed and their staff is inexperienced. We waited over 25 minutes before anyone came to introduce themselves. We had to approach staff to get our waitress to come to our table.
The place looked dirty. They have poorly painted patch jobs all over the walls. The booths and tables were dirty (hair, spilled drinks, tons of crumbs) when we arrived, and when we asked to have them wiped down the waitress told us to just move to another table (which was also dirty). Other patrons came in after us and didn’t know where to sit because at one point all the empty tables still had dirty dishes on them.
The menus are crinkled and water stained. The salt and pepper shakers were almost empty.
I don’t know what the management or front staff is doing with their time. I recommend going elsewhere. Don’t waste your time.
… moreThe place looked dirty. They have poorly painted patch jobs all over the walls. The booths and tables were dirty (hair, spilled drinks, tons of crumbs) when we arrived, and when we asked to have them wiped down the waitress told us to just move to another table (which was also dirty). Other patrons came in after us and didn’t know where to sit because at one point all the empty tables still had dirty dishes on them.
The menus are crinkled and water stained. The salt and pepper shakers were almost empty.
I don’t know what the management or front staff is doing with their time. I recommend going elsewhere. Don’t waste your time.
Benny Xie
Lovely dining enviroment.
We tried the chicken, which had great flavor but was unfortunately overcooked. The burger had the same issue—tasty, but a bit too dry.
On the bright side, the salad was absolutely perfect. We also ordered a few small plates, all of which were thoughtfully prepared and delicious.
Despite a couple of missteps, the overall experience was enjoyable, and the friendly service and inviting setting made it worth the visit.
… moreWe tried the chicken, which had great flavor but was unfortunately overcooked. The burger had the same issue—tasty, but a bit too dry.
On the bright side, the salad was absolutely perfect. We also ordered a few small plates, all of which were thoughtfully prepared and delicious.
Despite a couple of missteps, the overall experience was enjoyable, and the friendly service and inviting setting made it worth the visit.
P M
Bottom line up front:
Service is poor. Food is terrible. If you want Korean, dont come here. I understand it’s fusion as well but the Korean dishes aren’t done properly. GO ELSEWHERE. Save your money, time, and patience on things well worth the wait. This place isn’t it.
Atmosphere is nice. Servers are nice but extremely slow. Kitchen is extremely slow. There aren’t many seats up there in the restaurant but I dont know why everything took so long. Weren’t given utensils, cups, or anything. Just a pitcher of water. Got to talk to the server when 1. We ordered. 2. When they delivered the food; that’s when I had to ask for glasses and silverware. 3. The check. During the meantime, the water had a bunch of particles so we didn’t ask for new cups because the service was nonexistent. So no one drank water. Generic utensils were given but none given based on our order. Had to ask for a spoon when the initial bit of food came out. But forgot to ask for a second. So guess what? Ate the bowl of soup with a fork. Notice I haven’t even got to the food yet…
Food comes out. The most underwhelming food ever. The Korean food doesnt taste like the normal dishes. Everything else is bland. Meat is nonexistent in the soup. Soup came out after the entree.
This place is a hot mess. I honestly dont know why it has the “high” rating it does.
… moreService is poor. Food is terrible. If you want Korean, dont come here. I understand it’s fusion as well but the Korean dishes aren’t done properly. GO ELSEWHERE. Save your money, time, and patience on things well worth the wait. This place isn’t it.
Atmosphere is nice. Servers are nice but extremely slow. Kitchen is extremely slow. There aren’t many seats up there in the restaurant but I dont know why everything took so long. Weren’t given utensils, cups, or anything. Just a pitcher of water. Got to talk to the server when 1. We ordered. 2. When they delivered the food; that’s when I had to ask for glasses and silverware. 3. The check. During the meantime, the water had a bunch of particles so we didn’t ask for new cups because the service was nonexistent. So no one drank water. Generic utensils were given but none given based on our order. Had to ask for a spoon when the initial bit of food came out. But forgot to ask for a second. So guess what? Ate the bowl of soup with a fork. Notice I haven’t even got to the food yet…
Food comes out. The most underwhelming food ever. The Korean food doesnt taste like the normal dishes. Everything else is bland. Meat is nonexistent in the soup. Soup came out after the entree.
This place is a hot mess. I honestly dont know why it has the “high” rating it does.
Nathaliah Steele
I stopped by around 1:10pm during lunch and was pleasantly surprised to find a parking lot behind the building, which it a lot easier, it’s not typical to find this luxury in Princeton. Ficus was busier than I expected, with a steady flow of people coming in and grabbing their drinks to go. A lot of customers placed their orders ahead of time for pickup, which is probably what I’ll do next time I stop by. The first floor of the restaurant could use some tiding.
The person at the register was kind and helpful. After asking what they normally recommend, I told them I that was not a fan of tapioca or milk-based drinks, and they recommended the Mango Hibiscus Tea. I went with that, asking for less mango jelly to cut down on the sweetness. It ended up being really refreshing and light. I liked that the mango jelly had a texture close to real fruit, which I enjoyed. It had me wishing that I ordered the regular amount of mango jelly.
I ordered the Ficus Beef Burger with a side of waffle fries. The burger was delicious, the patty was nicely seasoned, the brioche bun was soft and nicely toasted, it had the perfect amount of secret sauce, and the cheddar cheese was nicely aged. The waffle fries were lightly seasoned and nicely crispy. I would definitely order the burger again, I am so happy that I mistakenly said burger when I repeated my order out loud to the person taking my order.
The food was packaged nicely, with two rubber bands to secure the lid to the food.
The only downside with that I waited a total of 31 minutes for my order. I waited 16 minutes for my drink order, and another 15 minutes for my food order. It’s not convenient when you want to just run in and at least quickly grab a drink.
I would definitely visit again, and order the mango hibiscus drink and ficus beef burger again, along with trying other menu items.
… moreThe person at the register was kind and helpful. After asking what they normally recommend, I told them I that was not a fan of tapioca or milk-based drinks, and they recommended the Mango Hibiscus Tea. I went with that, asking for less mango jelly to cut down on the sweetness. It ended up being really refreshing and light. I liked that the mango jelly had a texture close to real fruit, which I enjoyed. It had me wishing that I ordered the regular amount of mango jelly.
I ordered the Ficus Beef Burger with a side of waffle fries. The burger was delicious, the patty was nicely seasoned, the brioche bun was soft and nicely toasted, it had the perfect amount of secret sauce, and the cheddar cheese was nicely aged. The waffle fries were lightly seasoned and nicely crispy. I would definitely order the burger again, I am so happy that I mistakenly said burger when I repeated my order out loud to the person taking my order.
The food was packaged nicely, with two rubber bands to secure the lid to the food.
The only downside with that I waited a total of 31 minutes for my order. I waited 16 minutes for my drink order, and another 15 minutes for my food order. It’s not convenient when you want to just run in and at least quickly grab a drink.
I would definitely visit again, and order the mango hibiscus drink and ficus beef burger again, along with trying other menu items.
Y Z
Extremely long wait, took me 30+ minutes on an avocado bacon sandwich for take out. The customer behind me got her order before me. I was the first customer there and the only thing that required light cooking was the bacon. Yet it took 30 minutes. I can make this at home in 5 minutes.
And it’s not even fresh avocado, it’s just avocado spread with a chunk of bacons, tastes only salty and nothing else.
… moreAnd it’s not even fresh avocado, it’s just avocado spread with a chunk of bacons, tastes only salty and nothing else.
B C
Ficus is offering a refreshing mix of classic drinks and exciting new Spring specials, including:
– Puppy Love
– Strawberry n’ Lemonade
– Rose Coconut
– Passionfruit Americano
– Mango Cloud
– Rosey Sakura
Current Oolong Specials:
– White Peach Oolong
– Orange Oolong
– Pineapple Oolong
– Lychee Oolong
My husband ordered the White Peach Oolong, and I went with the Rosey Sakura. Both were very sweet but the Rosey Sakura stole the show. It quickly became our favorite. Made with carbonated water, it was almost like a fancy flavored soju mixed with Sprite. The bubbles gave it a bougie twist that I loved.
… more– Puppy Love
– Strawberry n’ Lemonade
– Rose Coconut
– Passionfruit Americano
– Mango Cloud
– Rosey Sakura
Current Oolong Specials:
– White Peach Oolong
– Orange Oolong
– Pineapple Oolong
– Lychee Oolong
My husband ordered the White Peach Oolong, and I went with the Rosey Sakura. Both were very sweet but the Rosey Sakura stole the show. It quickly became our favorite. Made with carbonated water, it was almost like a fancy flavored soju mixed with Sprite. The bubbles gave it a bougie twist that I loved.
Jennie
Unauthorized charge and a nightmare for parents
We had a terrible experience here. We waited nearly an hour for our food in a crowded room with almost no service, which is incredibly stressful when you have a 2-year-old toddler with you.
My bill (including tax) came to $92.78. Due to the lack of service, I hand-wrote a $10.00 tip for a total of $102.78. I was shocked to see my bank statement later showing a charge of over $108.
It is completely unacceptable for a restaurant to alter a signed total and add an unauthorized tip—especially after providing such a poor dining experience. I will be disputing this charge with my credit card company. If you decide to eat here, keep your receipt and check your bank statement.
… moreWe had a terrible experience here. We waited nearly an hour for our food in a crowded room with almost no service, which is incredibly stressful when you have a 2-year-old toddler with you.
My bill (including tax) came to $92.78. Due to the lack of service, I hand-wrote a $10.00 tip for a total of $102.78. I was shocked to see my bank statement later showing a charge of over $108.
It is completely unacceptable for a restaurant to alter a signed total and add an unauthorized tip—especially after providing such a poor dining experience. I will be disputing this charge with my credit card company. If you decide to eat here, keep your receipt and check your bank statement.
Garland Melinda
We had dinner on the second floor. I saw wine listed on the menu and I didn’t realize they didn’t have hard liquor. My bad, but definitely something you should know. The server was nice, but didn’t realize he had given us a menu that was no longer accurate and after we placed our order he had to come back with a different menu and we made other choices. Once the food arrived, though, we were quite satisfied. The fish special was yummy and the beef in the taco appetizers was melt in your mouth delicious. The shrimp chili dumplings were just ok, I wouldn’t get those again. The sangria was pretty tasty and you get a decent amount in the pitcher for $34.00. Overall it was pleasant.
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