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Barn Joo Union Square, New York, NY
Barn Joo Union Square, New York, NY
Barn Joo Union Square, New York, NY
Barn Joo Union Square, New York, NY
Barn Joo Union Square, New York, NY

Barn Joo Union Square

4.5
4.5
588 Reviews
$31 to $50
Korean
Barn Joo is a Korean-inspired gastropub located at the heart of Union Square. The exciting characteristic of Barn Joo's menu is a changing array of Small to Large plates and K-BBQ – highlighting the use of farm to table ingredients – offering comfort foods with the touch of Korean soul. We focus on bringing the best out of ingredients and transform them into exotic flavor profiles, yet in a simple form that our guests can relate to. Guests are welcome for a quick bite at the bar, a specialty cocktail in the lounge, or for a pleasant dining under our naturally organic yet unique ambiance

BARN JOO (Barn - An agricultural building used for storage, Joo – Drinks in Korean) The meaning of Barn Joo in Korean – Accompaniment in Music / Drinks accompanied by your meals. We want to create a warm and welcoming venue to eat, drink.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Asian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 398-9663
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jin Su
  • Private party facilities
    Barn Joo's venue consists of two unique floor levels, providing exciting versatility to accommodate any occasion or celebration. Select between the gastropub vibe of our main floor, our mezzanine for K-BBQ. The Grain Whiskey Bar (speakeasy) located below the restaurant it's ONLY open for private events.Book your events here: info@barnjoo.com
  • Private party contact
    Sarah Lee: (649) 398-9663
  • Neighborhood
    Union Square
  • Cross street
    between 16th & 17th St. on Union Sq. W
  • Parking details
    ‪*Street Parking <br /> Broadway between 19th and 20th st – meter parking<br /> 19th st between Broadway and 5th ave – after 7pm<br /> 19th st between Park ave and Broadway – after 6pm <br />Nearest Garage is located at 6 East 20th Street‬ New York, NY 10003(between Broadway and 5th Ave) ‬ <br />
  • Public transit
    Subway: <br />N Q R : 14Th St. Union Square<br />L : Union Square<br />4 5 6 : Union Square<br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Korean

588 Reviews
  1. LauraC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Just check your bill. Our party of 4 (native New Yorkers) enjoyed the Korean BBQ. The food and sides were tasty, and the service was good. However, when the bill came, it included a bottle of wine we never drank or ordered as well as a 20% service charge (disguised under some other name.) When we asked about it, we were told that charge was applied to all bills of European diners. That seems a little sketchy; however, it is also baffling because our party was one of all born-and-bred NYers. The charges were removed after we questioned (and we ended up tipping the 20% anyway.) It may have just been a couple of honest mistakes, but it left a sour taste after what was otherwise a nice dining experience. I would recommend the restaurant, just check carefully when the bill comes.

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  2. DeanD

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had to Korean barbecue, boneless beef and pork and it was awesome. Especially surprised by the high quality of the meat in the abundance of sides and sauces. Very cool atmosphere as well.

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  3. Jeff

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, good service. If you’re in Union Square, check them out.

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  4. Ravi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service, made sure we were accommodated throughout. You get a good amount of sides but you should probably go for the large k bbq combo over the small since it's more meat for a slight price difference.

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  5. Tony

    New York Area

    356 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    356 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Everything was good, including the beef grill had good slices of various cuts of beef, and the fish bibimbap was very good. Service was efficient, but the overstretched prolonged the meal. The spin of the wheel with a reservation gave us a free beer which was fun and nice.

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  6. jeff

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Food was just bland. Very, very bland. Very, very bland.

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  7. Kareats

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious eats for a bday celebration, with excellent service. If you make a reservation you get to spin a wheel for a chance at a free prize. Won truffle fries- which were off the charts! Before 6pm is happy hour - we tried the Beeline which had lavender infused vodka and honey - yum! Shared the bibimbap and japchae- both were tasty but the japchae was my fave. Also had the soy glazed chicken wings which were Korean fried goodness! Waiter was very attentive and wait staff came often to clear plates, offer extra napkins and pour water. A lovely night.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best Korean BBQ in the city, my wife’s calls it the food (insert bad word here) place lol

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  9. NicM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff is friendly, food is very delicious, great atmosphere.

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  10. KatieD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, fun experience! We were upstairs and doing KBBQ so we were left alone to do our thing.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and yummy Food. They were also speedy with providing the food

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  12. nycgathering

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was really good, and staff was nice to change my table to a different floor when I sensed unpleasant smell on the ground floor area.

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  13. KevinS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Staff was very good, and attentive. Would definitely recommend. A little pricey but well worth it.

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  14. cay1st

    Des Moines

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It is our goto Korean bbq place outside of K-town

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  15. hellokt

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food3service3ambience5
    The happy hour deals are amazing for the cocktails, beer and seafood. The food is just okay. Will not go back for the meal but def will for happy hour.

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  16. GraceP

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Korean food with a modern twist. Seafood paella (Korean flavors, not saffron-based) is wonderful to share with friends.

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  17. Sophie

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    The service was terrible. I made a reservation for the BBQ upper level. They told us that wasn't possible and we were seated on the ground floor, so no BBQ. The appetizers were good but the bibimbap my friend and I ordered (chicken for one and spicy pork for the other) were bland. Also, we had to constantly flag the service down to order, get plates (!) and then get the check. The staff was really inattentive and incompetent. Then they tacked almost a 25% service charge for service when we were only 3! We protested and this charge was removed but not before the waiter gave us attitude, which was uncalled for. Not going back.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Fun, interactive, unique decor and fabulous flavors embody this restaurant.

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  19. NathalieO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been back to barn joo a couple of times and I enjoy it every time. We went for a birthday and the attention was great. The servers are always so accommodating and attentive.

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  20. Riesdezins

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Barn Joo many time. We invited friends from California to join us last night hoping it would be a good experience for them. As a start we ordered four appetizers. The scallion pancakes and dumplings are always great. The Kimchi rice and pork belly were outstanding. Of course the cocktails never disappoint! It was a wonderful dinner with our friends!!!!

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  21. JoshuaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience for my team. Great atmosphere, food and service. Highly recommend coming here.

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  22. Felicia

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prompt service, good food, very relaxing and spacious dining area.

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  23. Aaronm

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Took an hour to get our food. We were seated paired at a six top with another couple that was eating barbecue the entire time. Torture. Miserable experience

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  24. MikeE

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wanted to personally thank our server. We were meeting up with a couple we hadn’t sent for years and they were very kind and PATIENT while we sorted out order, chatter over our meal etc. my 6 year old son had little fish tacos that ended up being perfect with all the extras on the side for him. What a special night. Thank you so very much

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  25. Chrissie

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful dinner after a work event with a couple of colleagues. Because I made a reservation I was able to spin the wheel and see what prize I would get. I "won" truffle fries. They were amazing! This was the start to a wonderful meal. Looking forward to dinning at Barn Joo again in the near future.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at BarnJoo. Food was yummy. We spun the wheel because we made a reservation and got $10 off.

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  27. phil

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere, service, and food! Thanks guys!

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  28. ShriefB

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    the anejo old fashion paired perfectly with dinner at this spot and was crafted wonderfully and was great. all of the apps ordered (bulgogi rice cake, popcorn chicken, and shrimp tempura roll) were EXCELLENT and would recommend and order again. the NY bites stole the show and I plan on visiting again and again.

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  29. BiancaJ

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    The food was pleasant, the noise was a little loud but it was a Saturday night. I do wish there were specifics when designation the Korean BBQ area and the regular dining area. There is a fun wheel spin for customers if you make a reservation, so it is incentive to think-ahead- I got a free Beer! The octopus was well made in my dish and the pork done well in others. Overall, there are decent cocktails and appetizers to share. The entrees can be hit or miss.

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  30. Jerseygirlfoodie

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great time celebrating a birthday. Food was all delicious.

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  31. DannyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding place to take your love ones & friends!

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  32. ChristinaC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, and our waitress was top notch.

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  33. NYC1

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good food but very slow service. We did speak to the manager and they fixed the issue

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  34. DebbieB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fun place to bring a group of people. Great service and delicious food.

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  35. KarimH

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fun place with a good atmosphere and great service.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! Loved it more than I thought I would. Definitely worth the money but can get up there in price if your not careful but other than that food was amazing, staff was amazing 10/10

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  37. Peter

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints. Delicious food, friendly waitstaff, excellent drinks.

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  38. Dan1

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Just ok. Overall prices were ok - generally affordable. Cocktail was good. Food was just ok. Kimchi seafood pancake a bit heavy / dry. The side garnishes were limited. There was a creamed corn thing that was good. Overall, just ok. Service ok. Would not really recommend.

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  39. Maria

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun food experience, delicious paired with excellent service. Will be back!

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  40. LoriR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I love this place. They have an amazing Korean flavored seafood paella for two- three people. Great drinks. Attractive space and lively atmosphere.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Barn Joo Union Square using the Order Online button. Barn Joo Union Square also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Barn Joo Union Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 398-9663.

Barn Joo Union Square is rated 4.5 stars by 588 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barn Joo Union Square

35 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    between 16th & 17th St. on Union Sq. W
  • Neighborhood
    Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Asian, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    ‪*Street Parking <br /> Broadway between 19th and 20th st – meter parking<br /> 19th st between Broadway and 5th ave – after 7pm<br /> 19th st between Park ave and Broadway – after 6pm <br />Nearest Garage is located at 6 East 20th Street‬ New York, NY 10003(between Broadway and 5th Ave) ‬ <br />
  • Public transit
    Subway: N Q R : 14Th St. Union SquareL : Union Square4 5 6 : Union Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jin Su
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (646) 398-9663
  • Private party facilities
    Barn Joo's venue consists of two unique floor levels, providing exciting versatility to accommodate any occasion or celebration. Select between the gastropub vibe of our main floor, our mezzanine for K-BBQ. The Grain Whiskey Bar (speakeasy) located below the restaurant it's ONLY open for private events.Book your events here: info@barnjoo.com
  • Private party contact
    Sarah Lee: (649) 398-9663
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