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The Best Korean BBQ in New York City

The OpenTable Team

When New York falls in love with a cuisine, suddenly it shows up all over town. And that’s exactly what happened with the Korean food scene in NYC. KBBQ burst out of the confines of Koreatown and tiny gastropubs and into the mainstream, from Broadway to Brooklyn. Friends gather around the grills at elevated restaurants in Brooklyn, and Tribeca hosts award-winning tasting menus. Meanwhile, in Manhattan, Koreatown has authentic KBBQ like back in Seoul. But with so many new places to choose from, how can diners find the best KBBQ in New York? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Our team of expert diners have griddled meats and veggies all over NYC and found some truly intriguing places along the way. So book a table at the best KBBQ in New York tonight!

20 Restaurants

Updated January 27, 2020

Restaurants:	Cote NYC, JUNGSIK, Hortus NYC…
Price Range:	$$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Steakhouse, Korean, Contemporary Asian…
Neighborhoods:	Chelsea, TriBeCa - Downtown, NoMad…

Cote NYC

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Chelsea

159 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Fun
Good for Groups

Cote has that look of a traditional steakhouse- dark booths, stylish pendulum lights, smartly attired waitstaff- but it heads way East from tradition with its smokeless tabletop gr…Read more

88% recommended

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JUNGSIK

$$$$·Korean·

TriBeCa - Downtown

1,418 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

Jungsik in Tribeca is, in some ways, the antithesis of the typical Korean barbecue joint. It’s a great place to visit for that realization that Korean cuisine is just as modern and…Read more

94% recommended

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Hortus NYC

$$$$·Contemporary Asian·

NoMad

56 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Classy and sophisticated, this Nomad restaurant serves up pan-Asian cuisine. This is, essentially, a fusion of inspirations including Japanese and Korean. Noodle dishes come with h…Read more

100% recommended

Outdoor Dining in New York / Tri-State Area

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HYUN

$$$$·Korean·

Midtown East

34 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Comfort Food
Good for Groups

Anyone who wants to experience a taste of true traditional Korean culture has to head to Hyun. This high-end Korean joint off Fifth Avenue boasts authentic tableware, crockery, eve…Read more

100% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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OIJI

$$$$·Korean·

East Village

643 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

East Village is full of amazing restaurants that just seem to pop up overnight. Oiji is clearly one of those that's here to stay. Oiji isn’t a traditional KBBQ joint. It promises “…Read more

100% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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The Woo

$$$$·Korean·

SoHo

217 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

The Woo is a SoHo spot that takes Korean barbecue just a little upmarket, whilst still making it accessible for the initiate. Beaded curtains and marbles tables lend a touch of cla…Read more

97% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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Osamil

$$$$·Korean·

Midtown West

295 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for Groups
Handcrafted Cocktails

Right in the tiny area of Koreatown in Manhattan, Osamil shines as a beacon of incredible flavor and pub-style hospitality. Sit at the bar with a friend and imbibe soju while nibbl…Read more

100% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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Samwon Garden

$$$$·Korean·

NoMad

169 reviews

Good for Groups
Authentic
Fit for Foodies

Samwon Garden Korean BBQ is one of the best places to get KBBQ In New York City. That’s because it’s an offshoot of a crazy-famous Seoul restaurant, one of the first-ever to do Kor…Read more

100% recommended

Good for Groups in New York / Tri-State Area

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Soogil

$$$$·Korean·

East Village

50 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

Korean food prepared with French techniques? It’s one of those ventures that could possibly only work in a city with as diverse a dining scene as New York. But it does work, with d…Read more

100% recommended

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Danji

$$$$·Korean·

Hell's Kitchen

1,078 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem

Just on the edge of Hell’s Kitchen, Danji serves Korean small plates with a conscience. Organic meat, wild fish and locally grown produce go into traditionally flavored fun dishes …Read more

100% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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GAONNURI

$$$$·Korean·

Midtown West

2,674 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasion
Romantic

Broadway is a place for theatrical spectacles. Few restaurants offer the joint spectacle of stunning views from the 39th floor combined with thoroughly contemporary and stylish Kor…Read more

100% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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Modern Love Brooklyn

$$$$·Vegan·

Williamsburg

1,295 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Creative Cuisine
Neighborhood Gem

Modern Love is a Brooklyn-based spot offering vegan comfort food. But, how did a vegan restaurant get onto a list about KBBQ in New York? Because Korean flavors aren’t just about m…Read more

88% recommended

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Soju Haus

$$$$·Korean·

NoMad

63 reviews

Good for Groups
Spicy
Casual

Soju Haus is in a premium spot, right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan and a couple of minutes away from the Empire State Building. It’s the perfect place to pop into while explor…Read more

89% recommended

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Dons Bogam BBQ & Wine Bar

$$$$·Korean·

Midtown East

271 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for Groups
Good for a Date

The original Dons Bogam restaurant, this venture is all about top-quality Korean food made with seasonal ingredients and paired with amazing wine. The chef specializes in Korean ba…Read more

100% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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The Jin

$$$$·Korean·

Midtown West

19 reviews

Comfort Food
Casual
Spicy

The Jin is really all about the new KFC: Korean Fried Chicken. This is a phenomenon which has taken New York by storm, and Jin in Hell’s Kitchen does some of the best. Simply choos…Read more

100% recommended

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MONOMONO

$$$$·Asian·

East Village

141 reviews

Authentic
Pre/post Theatre
Quiet Conversation

This East Village fusion venture really brings a lot of different influences together. As well as mixing flavors from all across Asia, the décor mixes contemporary and retro to gre…Read more

100% recommended

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Bann Restaurant

$$$$·Korean·

Midtown West

1,567 reviews

Authentic
Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining

Hell’s Kitchen has some fantastic eateries, both fast food and gourmet. Bann manages to straddle the fence between these two concepts, and does it well. Plus, it’s one of a growing…Read more

86% recommended

Korean in New York / Tri-State Area

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Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill

$$$$·Global, International·

DUMBO / Vinegar Hill

188 reviews

Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

The gorgeous waterside views at this Dumbo favorite are just one reason to stop here when heading to (or away from) the Brooklyn Bridge. The culinary inspirations here fly in from …Read more

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Dons Bogam Black

$$$$·Korean·

Midtown East

115 reviews

Good for Groups
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Dons Bogam has three restaurants, and this one is a chic and stylish tableside KBBQ joint. Bring friends- there is plenty of space here for everyone. Food gets cooked beside the ta…Read more

84% recommended

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Hanjan

$$$$·Korean·

Chelsea

425 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Authentic
Good for a Date

Anyone in New York who needs filling up with some real flavor before a Madison Square Garden show should definitely visit Hanjan. The chef-driven menu is full of authentic flavor, …Read more

91% recommended

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