If you think Newark, DE is a small college town and that there wouldn't be many places to eat, you might be a bit disappointed.

With the University of Delaware nearby, there are quite a few restaurants and cafes clustered around Main Street. From simple food aimed at students to restaurants suitable for when parents visit, there's a good variety.

If you want to feel the vibe of an old favorite spot in Newark, Klondike Kate's Restaurant & Saloon is a fun choice. This family-run restaurant has been serving American food like burgers, sandwiches, and nachos since 1979 on Main Street. During graduation season or football season, you really get the feeling of being in a college town.

For a more local Newark vibe, you can't miss Home Grown Cafe. Located at 126 E. Main Street, this old independent restaurant offers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options, and they serve brunch on weekends. If you prefer places that locals have been going to for a long time over chain restaurants, this is a great spot.

If you're craving Italian, there's Taverna Newark, and if you want to enjoy a nice meal with gelato, Caffe Gelato Restaurant is also available. These places are suitable for dates, birthdays, or family meals during UD graduation.

However, no matter how much you enjoy burgers and pasta, after a few days, you inevitably start craving something warm and soupy. In that case, Newark isn't as bleak as you might think.

On Main Street, there's Ramen Kumamoto. Not only ramen, but also Japanese dishes like gyoza, karaage, and takoyaki are available, making it a decent meal option. If you're looking for sushi and ramen together, Oishii Sushi & Ramen is also there.

What's even better is that there are actually some Korean food options. On Kirkwood Highway, there's Korean Barbecue (Seoul Garden), where you can find bibimbap, stews, pancakes, and Korean barbecue when you're craving those dishes. If you're in the mood for Korean fried chicken, Newark's bb.q Chicken is worth checking out. They actually sell Korean-style fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, and bulgogi rice bowls.

These days, there are also many foods that young people enjoy. At Comma Cafe, located at 74 E Main Street, you can find onigiri, tonkatsu, karaage bento, and bubble tea, and on Main Street, there's Mochinut, where you can enjoy mochi donuts and Korean corn dogs.

If you like Chinese food, the options have become more interesting. Ugly Dumpling offers xiaolongbao, wontons, and noodle dishes, and if you expand your search a bit, there's also Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Delaware. You might be surprised by the variety of Asian food in what you thought was a small town like Newark.

If you enjoy breakfast or brunch, The Peach Blossom Eatery is also on Main Street. This brunch-focused restaurant operates from 8 AM to 3 PM, making it a great spot for a late weekend breakfast.

Of course, Newark doesn't have enough Korean restaurants to choose from daily like you would in LA's Koreatown. You won't be able to have the happy dilemma of "today is gamjatang, tomorrow is seolleongtang, and the day after is agujjim." If you really need a lot of Korean food options, it's better to head up to the Philadelphia area.

Still, in everyday life, there are more food options than you might expect. You can have a bowl of ramen after eating American food, enjoy Korean fried chicken one day, and have brunch on Main Street on the weekend, which is more than enough.

While Newark may not be a city you specifically visit for a food tour, it is a neighborhood where you can enjoy the fun of finding your favorite local spots as you live there.

In the end, in a town with many college students, you don't have to worry about going hungry.

When students are hungry, restaurants will somehow pop up.