Diners' Choice: Korean restaurants in New York City

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Korean cuisine in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Kochi

4.8

4.8 (118)

$50 and over

Korean

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Sungchul Shim, formerly of Per Se and most recently Neta, opens his first solo project Kochi in Hell’s Kitchen

KOCHI - Korean for ‘skewer’- a tasting menu of skewered dishes as well as menu items inspired by traditional Korean cuisine that’s built around seasonality and balance.

We are proud to present this menu as an homage to traditional Korean flavors elevated by the hand of gastronomic technique. Incorporating the freshest local ingredients daily, this is our exquisite interpretation of Korean cuisine.

[PLEASE NOTE]

We are not able to accommodate vegan, vegetarian with gluten-free and celiac diets as well as any allergies or aversions to allium, sesame (even if sesame oil is consumable), soy, gluten, and alcohol. We are able to accommodate vegetarians, aversions to red meat, shellfish, seafood, dairy, nut, gluten (if soy and soy sauce is consumable) and alcohol (if cooked alcohol is consumable) with at least a day of notice in advance.

Top review

GillesVIP

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

It's a fantastic place, worth the visit: excellent food

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Experience

Chef's Counter l 9-Course Tasting Menu

Experience

Brunch on Sunday

Antoya (fka Samwon Garden)

4.7

4.7 (811)

$31 to $50

Korean

NoMad

About the restaurant

Antoya is one of the oldest Korean BBQ restaurants in South Korea. We have been established as a barbecue house since 1976 and have kept our traditions for over 42 years.

Our barbecue & Korean Food recipes have been passed down from one generation to another to bring a traditional & quality Korean dining experience. We only use the highest quality of ingredients & authentic Antoya recipes.

Experience one of South Korea’s best traditional Korean BBQ’s at Antoya.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

I had an amazing dining experience at Antoya BBQ! The premium platter, japchae, mandoo, and flavorful ban chan, especially the kimchi, were all fantastic. The highlight was the perfectly cooked Galbi—tender and juicy. A big shoutout to Johnny, who went above and beyond, helping us cook and explaining each dish with great care. Antoya BBQ offers incredible food and service, making it totally worth it!

GAONNURI

4.7

4.7 (4573)

$50 and over

Korean

Midtown West

About the restaurant

Korean Restaurant + BBQ | Penthouse Bar + Lounge | GAONNURI [gah-ohn-nu-ri]: The Center of the World

The name GAONNURI represents our placement in what we believe is the center of the world, both physically and figuratively. Located in the heart of New York City, a city that represents the intersection of the finest cuisines and eclectic cultures, GAONNURI seeks to gather people of all backgrounds to share in a traditional Korean dining experience. We hope that the authenticity of the food and the enjoyment of the dining experience will invite patrons for generations to come. Thank you for allowing us to invite and serve you in our own culinary center.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous experience, great food and service. We did enjoy our time together there

Wooga NYC

4.7

4.7 (25)

$30 and under

Korean

Midtown West

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in authentic Korean flavors, innovative cocktails, and a stylish atmosphere. Whether seeking a casual gathering or a refined dining experience, Wooga NYC guarantees a memorable experience. Reserve your table today and discover your new favorite K-Bar destination.

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AndresR

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

It was an okay dining experience near Penn Station.

Barn Joo NoMad

4.5

4.5 (104)

$31 to $50

Korean

NoMad

About the restaurant

Offers Korean-inspired cuisine with its signature BJ Open Roll on its front, next to a unique cocktail program with all syrups made in-house.

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IreneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food was so delicious! Can't wait to go back again!

Barn Joo 35

4.7

4.7 (229)

$30 and under

Korean

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Barn Joo35 is a Korean-inspired gastropub located at the heart of midtown. The exciting characteristic of Barn Joo's menu is a changing array of Small to Large plates and soju cocktails – 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 and our barnjoo harmony.

BARN JOO35 (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

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Nia

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

Everything was delicious and loved the ambience. Great food and service.

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4.5

4.5 (65)

$30 and under

Korean

East Village

About the restaurant

Nudibranch is a Korean- Spanish restaurant with thoughtful small plates, juicy wines in a modern chic space in the East Village.plus cocktails and porrons.

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Brandon

Dined 3 days ago

Great food in a lively but not overwhelming atmosphere. Very good service.

NARO

4.6

4.6 (63)

$31 to $50

Korean

Midtown

About the restaurant

NARO, from the team behind Atoboy and Atomix, is located in the iconic Rockefeller Center on the Rink Level. Rooted in tradition and crafted with a modern sensibility, NARO celebrates classic flavors and techniques from Korean history while offering an approachable dining experience—perfect for a relaxed drop-in or an impromptu night out.

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foodsnob

Dined 2 days ago

I felt like I was at a fine dining restaurant in Cheongdam district in Seoul. Each dish was impeccable and the service exceeded my expectations. Overall, I was extremely pleased with the visit. I will return and strongly recommend this restaurant to my friends and professional contacts. I also brought my toddler and they were so kind about bringing a small child to a fine dining restaurant. It was a very nice touch to our special dinner.

HYUN

4.4

4.4 (245)

$50 and over

Korean

Midtown East

About the restaurant

HYUN offers the first wagyu omakase using whole cattle in the states. Beyond the beef grading system focused on marbling, We serve the best wagyu that meets the HYUN's standards over 30 different cuts based on each's specific taste and shape. We are not just serving good food, you are going to have a new experience of dining and another level of Korean Culture.

If you are late for a reservation more than a 15 minute grace period, We will try our best to accommodate your party but may need to expedite your dining experience due to the table time limits. Please email reservation@hyun-nyc.com for all other reservation inquiries.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

As a Restauranteur, I want to write an Honest professional Review. Let me walk you through this experience so that you know Exactly what to expect. 1st off, I Love Real Asian food as I Live in Bangkok Thailand 1/2 the year. We Fly to Japan, Vietnam often to eat their cuisine. In Asia we eat at the Michelin or Bib Gourmand Spots. We have been to over 50+ Korean Bbq spots in Thailand, which are Insane. These spots in Asia you scan a QR code and can narrow your selection down w being able to order as many of a cut you want. In Asia, it’s super cheap too but I have no problem spending $159++ in NYC. It’s an experience. The $159++ price point is right on the $ for this spot especially in NYC. High rent and the place has a super cool vibe. I totally understand this restaurant needs to make a profit & it’s a fine line for them. I think it’s too fine a line. I would suggest they sell sets for certain prices to lock into a more manageable profit margin. Like a $89, $129, $179 etc etc etc. I want any restaurant that serves Quality to Win. I’m a little mixed here in feelings to be honest. The 90 minute clock starts at reservation time. The selection is Great and the Serving staff is Very knowledgable. They are “well trained” in how to pace the 90 minutes. Almost Militant. So as you eat through each “selection” of High end meats from Japan w the little delays, you are left with about 22 minutes for the “Encore”. Be sure to take a photo of each round’s selection so you have a reference. They will cook and cut it for you, but then they line all the slices together on the side of the pan, which is confusing because then you can’t tell them apart (purposefully?). In the future, I would ask them to separate each in a different quadrant of side of the pan to rest after cooking. It’s advertised as “All You Can Eat” A5 Wagyu but let’s be real you really can’t eat & digest more than 12 oz’s of this rich, marbled delicacy without feeling like ur digestion system is a little off. We showe

Mista Oh

4.6

4.6 (118)

$30 and under

Korean

NoMad

About the restaurant

Mista Oh is a trendy Korean BBQ and contemporary Korean restaurant in the Flatiron district located at 41 West 24th Street. From Korean braised short ribs (galbi-jjim) to bibimbap (hot stone rice bowl with assorted vegetables) and sun-dobu (soft tofu stew), we hope every customer we serve enjoys the food and dining experience as much as we do.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Bonita mucha was an awesome server- made our night fun!

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