Diners' Choice: Korean restaurants in New York City

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Updated December 05, 2024

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

4.9

4.9 (82)

$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

JeanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The nine course tasting menu was outstanding! Every dish was perfect. My husband and I were so impressed by the creativity and presentation.

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Chef's Counter l 9-Course Tasting Menu

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Outdoor Dining l 9-Course Tasting Menu

NARO

4.7

4.7 (25)

$50 and over

Korean

Midtown

About the restaurant

NARO, from the team behind Atoboy and Atomix, is located in the iconic Rockefeller Center on the Rink Level. NARO’s cuisine enters on the subtle and delicate flavors of Korean cuisine while being rooted in traditional ingredients and techniques, drawing inspiration from classic dishes from various moments throughout Korean history.

At NARO, the Main Dining Room currently offers our 7-Course Signature Tasting Menu at $145 per person, alongside a $75 3-course prix-fixe menu. Additionally, we offer an À La Carte menu available on our Indoor Terrace, Bar & Lounge.

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Joshua

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The menu and drink pairings were very thoughtful and inventive. The team has really done well in crafting a wonderful experience. Kudos to the team and I highly recommend NARO to others who are looking for a sublime experience!

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NARO 7-Course Signature Tasting Menu

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NARO 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu

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Bar & Indoor Terrace - A La Carte Menu

HYUN

4.6

4.6 (230)

$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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Jabari

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Had the AYCE and tea. Service was good and prompt. Wagyu was decent, but I feel that in this format, it did not bring out the best experience. 7/10 will recommend if you want to try wagyu.

Nudibranch

4.9

4.9 (39)

$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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MeganVIP

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Best spot in the East village. Lovely staff, drinks and overall quality.

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New Years Eve at Nudibranch 2025!

Dons Bogam BBQ & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (875)

$50 and over

Korean

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Dons Bogam is a Korean BBQ restauarant where delivers enjoyable and superb quality of upscale korean food to various gourmet and New Yorkers. Along with widely-known Korean BBQ, we also offer a bar which provides extensive yet exclusive list of red and white wine and popular Korean liquor. Moreover, customers would attentively experience Korean style table that offers real gas grill to cook bbq right in the front and a spacious leg room for maximum composure unlike other typical Korean restaurants' Korean style lay-out. Many New Yorkers have been experiencing our magnificent service and taste of entrée' for years and it is time for you to visit us and enjoy!

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Catherine

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Service was excellent. Very attentive. The cocktail was perfectly prepared. The quality of the meat was excellent. It's clean and soothing if a little spartan inside. Good venting on the bbq to suck away the smoke. This is my second time here. I will return.

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Prime Marinated Beef Platter

Antoya (fka Samwon Garden)

4.6

4.6 (771)

$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.

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Chad

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Great Food and service and a great experience. Would definitely recommend.

Barn Joo 35

4.7

4.7 (222)

$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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Kevin

Dined 7 days ago

Always great food and service! The “spin the wheel” was fun!

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4.4

4.4 (97)

$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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MikeVIP

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Incredibly unique food & experience. Different from much of the other surrounding Korean fare.

Wooga NYC

4.5

4.5 (12)

$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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KathrinVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely amazing food. We had the bulgogi hotpot and the pork shoulder hotpot. So much flavor in these pots!

Genesis House Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (61)

$50 and over

Korean

Meatpacking District

About the restaurant

The Restaurant at Genesis House offers an exceptional culinary experience featuring distinctly Korean cuisine. The seasonally changing menu transports diners to the heart of Korea, delivering beautifully balanced flavors and unique local and imported ingredients that not just satiate the appetite, but stimulate the senses.

For the duration of the STARSCAPE installation at Genesis House, the exhibit will close to the public at 7PM and restaurant guests will have exclusive access 7 PM to 10 PM. Diners will be escorted directly into the exhibit at the end of their meal. Guests with daytime reservations will have the opportunity to bypass the public queue after their dining experience. Reservations are highly recommended, and a minimum food & beverage purchase of regular menu items is required.

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NicoleVIP

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Absolutely outstanding! Beautiful atmosphere and wonderful food.

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