A popular East Asian cooking technique that involves grilling your own meats at the table, Korean BBQ is more than just a meal - it's an experience. It's a great way to bond with friends and family over food, with diners encouraged to prepare their interactive feast as a group.
There are several different places across the city to get your fix of authentic dishes, from sleek rooftop restaurants to down-to-earth joints serving all you can eat food. Wondering where they are? Read on to discover the best Korean BBQ NYC has to offer.
Best Korean BBQ Restaurants In NYC
1. Jongro BBQ
- Location: 22 W 32nd Street, 2nd Floor, NY 10001
- Price: $$$
- Why we recommend: as a direct import from South Korea, you can count on Jongro BBQ for authentic eats. Their helpful staff will guide you through the cooking process - great for newcomers to this cuisine, and we always got for the beef platter for a taste of everything
A beloved chain restaurant in South Korea, Jongro BBQ opened its first US location in 2015. This Koreatown favorite is hidden away on the second floor of an office building, often attracting a long line of people. It's designed like a small village inside, with signs and little huts that look like market stalls, as well as long wooden tables that are perfect for sharing a meal between friends.
They're all about tradition and freshness here, including meat that's butchered in-house and marinated to order. You can then cook these at your table with laser thermometers and overhead smoke lamps. On the menu? Everything from USDA prime ribeye to barley-fed pork belly and their legendary beef platter, which offers multiple different cuts.
With expert chefs and a traditional menu, Jongro BBQ is the ultimate introduction to Korean BBQ in Manhattan.
2. Let's Meat
- Location: 307 5th Avenue, NY 10016
- Price: $$
- Why we recommend: you can secure a great value meal at Let's Meat, thanks to their unlimited food deal, and this is always our go-to for a lively dinner with plenty of meat and beer
A top choice for all you can eat Korean BBQ in NYC, Let's Meat is perched on the edge of Koreatown. You'll pay a set price of $46.99 for the classic menu, or $52.99 for the signature, which promises 100 minutes of as much food as you like. This is a great pick for large groups, or anyone looking for a casual, lively restaurant, as there's always a buzzing atmosphere in here.
Load up your plate with marinated chicken breast, thinly sliced spicy ribeye, pork shoulder steak and so much more. This can be enjoyed with sides of tofu stew, broccoli, bean sprouts and a range of other vegetables, with soju or draft beer towers to wash it all down. Looking for something more affordable? Their lunch menu starts from just $29.99.
Make the most of the unlimited food deal at Let's Meat.
3. Yoon Haeundae Galbi
- Location: 8 W 36th Street, 1st Floor, NY 10018
- Price: $$$
- Why we recommend: this is our pick for something a little more fancy that still promises a friendly environment, with refined cocktails and premium cuts of beef making up the menu
Having opened in 1964, Yoon Haeundae Galbi is one of the city's most well-established Korean BBQ spots. It's a family-run venue that has spanned two generations, promising authentic flavors from Busan in South Korea - while adding some modern twists to the menu. This place is a little more upmarket, without being stuffy.
Sink into plush leather banquettes, surrounded by dark, moody interiors, and peruse the extensive menu. They offer refined cocktails and Korean spirits, alongside a selection of premium meats to cook at your table. Think wagyu short rib, marinated skirt steak and dry-aged ribeye, paired with plates of potato noodles or grilled mushrooms.
Level up your dinner plans at this elegant, family-run restaurant.
4. Gopchang Story BBQ
- Location: 312 5th Avenue, 2nd floor, NY 10001
- Price: $$
- Why we recommend: for any experienced Korean BBQ lovers, or people who are trying to expand their palate, Gopchang Story provides a unique insight into the real, traditional aspects of this cuisine
Offering some of the best Korean BBQ in Koreatown, NYC, Gopchang Story BBQ is a little different from its neighbours. They specialize in the intestinal cuts known as gopchang, alongside everything from heart to entrails, tripe and tongue. This provides a truly authentic experience that you don't always get in America, and it's a great way to broaden your palate.
The laid-back interiors feature simple wooden tables and brick walls, with social vibe among customers. Choose your gopchang platter to begin with (we'd advise trying the assorted one for a bit of everything), customizing it by spice level and size. Plus, there's fried rice and small plates to enjoy on the side.
Spice up your barbecue feast with some lesser-seen cuts of meat at Gopchang Story.
5. Nubiani
- Location: 315 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, NY 10016
- Price: $$$
- Why we recommend: if you're looking for a secluded escape from the busy streets of Koreatown, Nubiani is a high-end restaurant for all occasions
A more upmarket choice in Koreatown NYC, Korean BBQ at Nubiani is perfect for sophisticated group meals and stylish date nights. The sleek space boasts large windows letting in natural light, polished wooden tables and brass accents throughout. The service is equally excellent, and there's less hustle and bustle than you'd expect at most Koreatown joints.
Start with sharing plates like shrimp chive pancakes or Hamachi tartare, before barbecuing boneless short ribs, marinated pork shoulder and juicy brisket. On weekdays, you can also grab their set lunch meu for $38 per person, and there's plenty of soju and sake available at all times. What's more, they've got a second location in Midtown East.
From Koreatown to Midtown East, Nubiani is bringing you a taste of luxury.
6. Love Korean BBQ
- Location: 319 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016
- Price: $$$
- Why we recommend: with a variety of different menu options, you can customize your experience here, and we love the fun, vibrant setting and live DJ sets too
A three-storey venue on the corner of 32nd and 5th, Love Korean BBQ is a fun restaurant filled with rainbow-colored lights and quirky neon signs, and there's a bar in the basement too. Find live DJs here every weekend, adding a lively twist to your meal.
They offer set menus from $129, filled with American wagyu, spicy pork combos and prime beef. You can also order a la carte, or pick their all you can eat option for 90 minutes of meat and appetizers, coming in at $100 per person. On the drinks front, expect signature cocktails, sake and a wide range of wines.
Get your fix of all you can eat meats and delicious cocktails at Love Korean BBQ.
7. Gaonnuri
- Location: 1250 Broadway, 39th Floor, NY 10001
- Price: $$$$
- Why we recommend: there are lots of places for traditional Korean barbecue, but none of them are more stunning than Gaonnuri, thanks to the gorgeous skyline views
Perched on the 39th floor of a Midtown skyscraper, Gaonnuri is a high-end restaurant that puts a fine dining twist on Korean BBQ. This one is perfect for special occasions, promising sleek, dark interiors and skyline views of Manhattan from its floor-to-ceiling windows.
They serve a la carte, omakase and tasting menus, all featuring the best of authentic Korean barbecued meats. We're talking smoked pork belly, A5 Kagoshima wagyu ribeye and marinated short rib, to name just a few of their options, paired with seasonal sides and a range of both hot and cold appetizers.
Save Gaonnuri for a special occasion.
8. Rib No.7
- Location: 32 W 33rd Street, NY 10001
- Price: $$$
- Why we recommend: for any rib lovers out there, you literally can't go wrong with a trip to Rib No.7 - we love the quality of the meats here, and the upmarket feel without having to spend a fortune
The clue is in the name here, Rib No.7 is all about one thing: ribs. From braised beef short rib to two-person pork sets and marinated Chilean sea bass, there are all sort of treats for meat lovers on their menu. The desserts are well worth a try too, from yuzu cheesecake to black sesame ice cream.
While this is one of the higher-end places on our list, the price is still reasonable, with barbecue platters from $42. Expect a welcoming atmosphere from the staff and the laid-back interiors, surrounded by the quiet sizzle of groups cooking their own meats at the table.
Load up on ribs at this Koreatown joint.
9. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hotpot
- Location: 310 W 38th Street, 10018
- Price: $$
- Why we recommend: this is probably the most affordable choice on our list, and you'll get to enjoy a wide variety of meats, seafood and plant-based sides for an all-inclusive price
Boasting multiple locations across the country, KPOT Korean BBQ & Hotpot is a beloved eatery that offers all you can eat Korean BBQ at a bargain price. They serve both lunch and inner throughout the week, starting from just $21.99 per person, promising unlimited food for two whole hours.
The menu features everything from sliced lamb to beef tongue and baby octopus, with all sorts of vegetables to choose from as well. Pick your hot pot soup base, including seafood tofu or spicy Szechuan, and get stuck in to cooking your dream meal. As for drinks, expect classic and signature cocktails or bubble tea.
Pair your hot pot with bubble tea or cocktails at KPOT.
10. Dons Bogam
- Location: 17 E 32nd Street, NY 10016
- Price: $$$
- Why we recommend: the dishes here are both authentic and full of flavor, both the grilled meats and small plates. Plus, we love the variety of Korean drinks available at the bar
Found in the heart of the city, Dons Bogam is a welcoming restaurant that aims to bring the traditional flavors of Korea to New York. It's filled with floor-level seating and tabletop grills, where you can cook up a range of authentic dishes. There's also a sleek bar serving fine wines, spirits, sake and soju.
Wondering what's on the menu? We're talking steamed shrimp dim sum, sauteed glass noodles and steak tartare to start, followed by barbecued American wagyu, marinated beef platters and boneless short ribs.
For traditional fare in a welcoming space, check out Dons Bogam.
For more foodie inspiration, take a look at our guide to brunch in New York City.
