
WELCOME TO
KIMCHI SMOKE
Welcome to Kimchi Smoke. We feature Award winning Barbecue using traditional BBQ techniques with an array of flavor profiles ranging from Texas, Kansas City, Carolinas, Hong Kong, Manila, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and of course Korea.
Chef Robert Austin Cho cooks what he is eating at the current moment. Most of the classics are always on the menu but look for his specials and Chomakase, and Pop Up Nights when he does them!

GREAT
FOOD
Robert Austin Cho is dominating the BBQ scene in New Jersey. The Pitmaster at Kimchi Smoke, Cho serves up dishes that pack an unexpected kick and flip of traditional barbecue recipes on that head ( a recent one involved brisket, a glazed donut, and red white, and blue sprinkles) Always innovating, there is never a dull moment with Chef Cho.
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Events
2025 Schedule!
Mar 16-17 Hackensack Brewing
Apri 23 Brisket King NYC
April 26 Jeff Michner Benefit (Pig Beach NYC)
April 27 Just Jersey Food Truck (Paramus)
May 3 Kogracon (Edison)
May 18 Meadowlands Battle of Meats
June 8 Just Jersey Food Truck (Paramus)
June 13 Hawes School (Ridgewood)
June 21 Taco and Empanada Fest (Bernardsville)
June 29 Just Jersey Food Truck (Pomona NY)
July 19 Just Jersey Food Truck (Sparta)
Jul25-27 Dream Fest at American Dream
Aug 2-3 BBQ Championships (NY)
Aug 10 Korea Fest (NYC)
Aug 16 BBQ and Blues (NYC)
Sept 6 Korea Fest (Long Island City)
Sept 18 Bergen Experience (River Vale)
Oct 9 Rivervale Farmers Market
Nov 2 Just Jersey Food Truck (Paramus)



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LOCATION
Kimchi Smoke BBQ Shack
2 Godwin Ave.
Ridgewood NJ 07450
HOURS
Wed: 11:30-7:30pm
Thurs: 11:30-7:30pm
Friday: 12-8:30pm
Sat: 12-8pm
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GRAND OPENING
FRIDAY JUNE 6 5PM!