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Korean comfort food, like Mom made it. Every day.

Son of Egg is a Korean-American quick-bite restaurant in Rensselaer, NY: rice bowls, Korean fried chicken, and kimchi we ferment ourselves. Steps from the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station.

Son of Egg restaurant storefront at 483 Broadway, Rensselaer NY

The quick answer

What is Son of Egg? Jegg, our mascot, winking

Son of Egg is a women-owned Korean-American restaurant at 483 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144, next to the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station. We serve Korean-American sandwiches ($7–$13), rice bowls ($8–$15.50), bibimbap, Korean street food, and one of the Capital Region's largest vegan Korean menus. Our kimchi is fermented in-house and sold by the jar in local stores. Call (518) 481-4921.

4.7★

Loved by locals

Rated 4.5–4.7 stars across Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Google. Fresh, fast, and generous portions.

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Vegan-friendly Korean

Vegan crispy "chicken," vegan kimchi, tofu bowls, veggie dumplings. Clearly labeled, seriously good.

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Next to Amtrak

Catching a train at Albany-Rensselaer? Order ahead online and grab it on your way to the platform.

Fan favorites

What people order again and again

Mix-Well Bibimbap bowl at Son of Egg

Full menu & prices →

Beyond the counter

One brand, six ways to enjoy it

🍱 Catering, 10–200 guests

Korean-American catering for offices, parties, and events across the Capital Region. Weekly office lunch slots available. See catering packages

🎉 Private event space

Our whole second floor: 128 guests, $100/hr, private bar, balcony with an Albany skyline view. Rent the space

🫙 Son of Egg Kimchi

Small-batch signature and vegan kimchi, fermented in-house and stocked at local grocers. Buy a jar

Jegg holding a Merch sign

🧢 Jegg Merch

Hats, tees, and treats featuring Jegg, our egg with attitude. Visit the merch store

💛 Good Egg Initiative

Buy a $9 pay-it-forward meal ticket and feed a neighbor in need. Ask at the counter.

🏪 Franchise the concept

Simple menu. Small footprint. A cuisine on the rise. We're looking for founding franchisees. Learn about franchising

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Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Where is Son of Egg located?

483 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144, right next to the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station and about 5 minutes from downtown Albany.

What are your hours?

Monday–Thursday 9am–9pm, Friday 9am–11pm, Saturday 9am–9pm. Closed Sundays.

Do you have vegan options?

Yes. One of the biggest vegan Korean menus in the Albany area: vegan crispy chicken sandwich, vegan rice bowls, vegan kimchi, veggie dumplings, and vegan kimbap, all clearly labeled.

Do you deliver or take online orders?

Yes, order online for pickup through our ordering page, or find us on major delivery apps.

Can I rent your space for a private event?

Yes. Our entire second floor hosts up to 128 guests at $100/hour, with a private bar, projector screen, and a balcony overlooking the Albany skyline. See the event space.

Can I open my own Son of Egg?

We're building a franchise program for entrepreneurs who want a proven, simple Korean quick-bite concept. Join the founding franchisee waitlist.