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The Best Restaurants In Koreatown
Where to get kimbap, rice cakes, and Korean barbecue before you sing karaoke.
The Best Korean BBQ In Koreatown
Our favorite spots around 32nd Street to have someone grill meat at your table.
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Nana's Green Tea
For peace and quiet near Herald Square, head to Nana's Green Tea and order a matcha parfait.
Hojokban
Come to this Seoul-based import in Koreatown when you need a comforting weeknight dinner that takes less than an hour.
The Best Korean BBQ In Koreatown
Our favorite spots around 32nd Street to have someone grill meat at your table.
Nōksu
Nōksu is hidden in a subway station, but that’s not the most interesting thing about this restaurant with a Korean-influenced tasting menu featuring squab and venison.
George Bang Bang
A speakeasy-themed hidden bar, George Bang Bang is a good spot for a dessert-like drink after dinner at Okdongsik in Koreatown.
The Best Restaurants In Koreatown
Where to get kimbap, rice cakes, and Korean barbecue before you sing karaoke.
Sundaes Best
This Koreatown spot serves super creamy gelato, in flavors like miso caramel, injeolmi and makgeolli.
Moono
Moono, a cathedralesque restaurant in Koreatown, serves crispy fried chicken and the best branzino in town.
Seoul Salon
A sceney dinner and drinks spot in Koreatown, Seoul Salon is modeled on the concept of a Korean sool-jib.
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
The Koreatown location of Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao specializes in soup dumplings that are bigger than most.
Love Korean BBQ
With DJs every weekend, Love Korean BBQ is a fun Koreatown spot to eat top-notch brisket and short ribs.
Antoya
Antoya in Koreatown has very good marinated cuts of beef and pork and an outdoor setup fit for a third-tier royal wedding.
Nubiani
Nubiani has higher prices and smaller portions compared to most places in Koreatown, but you’ll get outstanding banchan and some of the best marinated short rib in the neighborhood.
New Wonjo
New Wonjo is one of the few Korean BBQ spots that uses charcoal, which gives the meat a distinct flavor.
Woorijip
An NYC classic, Woorijip looks like a bookstore, but instead of beach reads, the shelves are packed with homestyle Korean food.
Itaewon Pocha
If it's 1am and you need some soju and bulgogi fries, head to Itaewon Pocha in Koreatown.
BCD Tofu House
This two-story spot on 32nd Street is open late and has a huge menu, so you'll easily satisfy whatever Korean food craving you have.
Okdongsik
This pop-up from Seoul Okdongsik serves one thing: pork gomtang. Stop by for a hot bowl on a cold day.
Turntable Chicken Jazz
Turntable Chicken Jazz serves party-time fried poultry in Koreatown. Try it for your next group dinner.
Nuchas Artisan Empanadas
Nuchas is an empanada stand near Koreatown with a huge variety of handheld treats.
Piggyback
Piggyback is a pan-Asian spot in Chelsea from the people behind Pig and Khao, and it’s a great option for dinner before a show at MSG.