Top Korean Restaurants in New York City (Loved by Locals & Critics)

Top Korean Restaurants in New York City

New York (especially Queens and parts of Manhattan) is home to one of the largest Korean communities on the East Coast. Areas like Flushing, Bayside, and Koreatown (32nd Street in Manhattan) have a high concentration of Korean residents and business owners. Naturally, as the Korean population grew, so did the number of Korean restaurants.

Top Korean Restaurants in New York City (Loved by Locals & Critics)🌟 

COTE Korean Steakhouse

📍 16 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010 (Flatiron District)
📞 (212) 695-3131

🌟 New York’s only Michelin-starred Korean BBQ.

- Premium cuts of meat, sleek steakhouse vibes.

🎤 Celebrity mentions:
Rumored favorite of David Beckham

🥩 What makes it special:

- Only Michelin-starred Korean BBQ restaurant in NYC
- Combines traditional BBQ with a luxury steakhouse vibe
- Offers dry-aged meat, wagyu, and curated wine pairings

Jungsik

📍 2 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013 (Tribeca)
📞 Reservations via website preferred

🌟 Awarded 3 Michelin stars in 2024.

- Fine-dining modern Korean cuisine, globally recognized.

🎤 Celebrity visits:
Robert Downey Jr., Beyoncé, and other A-listers have been spotted dining here

⭐ What makes it special:

- First Korean restaurant in NYC to earn 3 Michelin stars (as of 2024)
- Fine-dining experience with modern Korean tasting menus

- Quiet, elegant setting with private dining options

Jeju Noodle Bar

📍 679 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10014 (West Village)
📞 Reservations via website only

🌟 Michelin-starred Korean noodle bar.

Known for creative ramyun and excellent prix-fixe options.

Jua

📍 36 E 22nd St, New York, NY 10010 (Flatiron area)
📞 Reservations required online

🌟 Wood-fired modern Korean tasting menu.
- One Michelin star and rising popularity.

Gaonnuri

📍 1250 Broadway, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (Midtown)
📞 (212) 971-9045

🌟 Upscale Korean BBQ with stunning 39th-floor city views.

- Elegant setting and premium set menus.

Additional Recommended Spots🥢

Her Name is Han
17 E 31st St
(212) 779-9990
Home-style Korean stews, bibimbap

Antoya Modern Korean BBQ
37 W 32nd St
(212) 695-3131
Trendy BBQ spot, truffle and wagyu options

Yoon Haeundae Galbi
8 W 36th St
(212) 691-8078
Famous for Busan-style short ribs

Korean Restaurants in NYC Visited by Celebrities or Featured in Media🌟

Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong (백정)

📍 32nd Street, Koreatown, Manhattan

🎤 Celebrity visits:

Anthony Bourdain featured it on his show.
- David Chang, Rachel Ray, Ed Sheeran, Channing Tatum, and more have dined here.

🔥 What makes it special:
- One of the hottest Korean BBQ spots in NYC.
- Fun, lively atmosphere with top-quality meats grilled at your table.

- Private rooms available.