The Yummiest Barbeque in New York

Gopchang Story BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (633) • $$$

"As a fellow Korean from Los Angeles, I have to say, my girlfriend (who used to live in NYC) insisted we check out this place for their gopchang and daechang. She wasn't wrong--it did not disappoint. In fact, it was probably the best gopchang and daechang I've ever had! The ambiance is super cute, making it a perfect spot for casual drinks and great food. Highly recommend this place, and I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in NYC. Thank you, 곱창이아기!!"

New Wonjo Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$$

"I was craving some sort of soup and after reading the menu outside of their restaurant I decided to give Wonjo a shot. They have two floors for dining. The restaurant was pretty clean and organized. The workers worked swiftly and with great customer service. I had the pork kimchi stew and my cousin had the Gamja Tang ( pork ribs with potato stew). I like my pork kimchi stew, I wish it had more pork in it. I would rate 8 out of 10. My cousin was not impressed with his entree but he did like my pork kimchi stew as well. The entree came with little sides such as kimchi, beets, etc. I like that they have single or couples dining area where it's separates by a clear screen. They have restroom for use. Accepts cards or cash."

Antoya Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$$

"Extraordinary!This establishment mastered every single detail of what a South Korean Barbecue can be.Service: truly impeccable and friendly.Food: Amazing. The quality of the meat is extraordinary.Space: It does feel like being in Seoul.In an area where it is difficult to choose what is the right K-Barbecue, this definitively stands as the place to go for!"

Sopo

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Food is pretty good and the staff is nice! My favorite is the beef bulgogi and the spicy pork. I will be deducting a star though since I wanted to just try a small piece of meat so that I may like it next time. The manager straight up said no. I'm already spending $24 on the bowl. Maybe I'm a bit entitled, but I think that's just the manager being cheap.Overall though, I would recommend this place."

Miss KOREA BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$$

"Not sure how I haven't reviewed Miss Korea BBQ yet, but been several times - typical, solid KBBQ spot for sure. This latest visit was for a good friend from Jersey's birthday, party of 6 for 6pm on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Service was very attentive from the outset and fielded plenty of questions from the group with pose and helpfulness. We opted to share an order of steamed pork dumplings (yum), kimchi pancakes, and ordered the BBQ Combo B (beef, pork, chicken option - marinated short ribs, marinated bulgogi, spicy pork belly, and chicken), which came with the usual assortment of sides, along with steamed egg and organic tofu soup and up to 4 orders of rice - of all it was very good, and no one left hungry. For drinks, while I wish there was more of a cocktail menu, I settled on the Hakutsuru Draft Sake, which was pretty refreshing. All in all, you really can't go wrong with a trip to Miss Korea BBQ - consistently satisfying."

Buff Patty

★★★☆☆ 3 (142) • $

"I love this place. Good Turkey wings, curry chicken, rice & peas, chicken soup, red pea soup (their stew peas is great but I can't get it anymore bcs chicken feet scare the hell out of me)."

Insa

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (322) • $$$

"Closed Mondays & TuesdaysReally nice place to celebrate a birthday. We came here with a group of 8 and got a karaoke room for two hours. Someone walked us into the room and explained all the rules even though only half the group had arrived. You can download an app to control which songs to put on next if you do not want to flip through the book they have there. You must ask for the wifi password before you can download the app. The man who kept coming in to refill our water and take empty plates out was very attentive. I had no problem with the service during the karaoke portion of the night. We got a passion fruit soju bowl (8/10- probably would not get this again), melona cocktail, high noons (which come in orders of 4, 8,10) , and fried mandu. Both the vegetable and meat mandu were good. I actually preferred the vegetable mandu more. The sauce it came with was also very good. At times, the bathroom like got long because there are only 2 bathrooms. We walked past the very cozy bar section and had to leave for an hour because the barbecue section was so fully booked. (There's a cute brewery across the street) Fast forward, one hour later, we were seated at our table. Everything is very open. One thing that surprised me was they only had ginger ale.For dinner, we got pajeon, which is a pancake with garlic and chives. Everyone enjoyed this and we eventually ordered a second one. For BBQ, we got galbi, pork belly, shrimp, and an order of mushroom. Surprisingly, the mushroom order came with a variety of mushrooms and was my favorite thing that night. Our waitress came by the table to see if we wanted anything before the kitchen closed. I also appreciated her telling us to be careful when she was switching the hot BBQ plates. The banchan was "bottomless", but if was hard to get a refill. We got a brownie sundae for my friend's birthday and it smelled very good. It was served in a hot plate to warm the brownie, so the wax actually melted too. We wanted to surprise my friend, but the waitress came by and asked if we wanted any desserts besides the surprise cake. Overall, it was a good place to celebrate a birthday, the food was good, but some things could be improved upon."

Rib No 7

★★★★☆ 4.3 (329) • $$$$

"Meat quality is excellent; marinated cuts are deliciousService is attentive; servers cook the meat for you to perfectionTables are well spaced, great for large groupsAtmosphere is modern and cleanA little pricey compared to other KBBQ joints, but I guess that's what happens when your located right across from the Empire State Building"

Sappe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (252) • $$$

"Sappe is a really great spot all around...I highly recommend it. First, the food is really good, very creative, and perfectly spiced and seasoned. Second, prices are quite reasonable for what you get. Third the restaurant is very cute and is usually buzzing with a great crowd. Yes it's large, and can be noisy, but the energy is flowing and it's a great vibe inside. Fourth, they do have a few really good specialty cocktails. I want to give a special shout out to the hostess Jean. She is very talented at handling large crowds with grace and charm. She is one of the best hosts / hostesses in the city that I've dealt with. Very pleasant. Thank you for all you do Jean.Overall, if you want fun atmosphere and great food Sappe is a great choice."

Brooklyn BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.6 (34) • $$

"I don't know why this place isn't rated higher! Anyway, came here last Friday. Just random decision. We were looking for a place to eat and it did not disappoint. The service was amazing. Although it was past happy hour time, they gave us happy hour prices. They were attentive and nice. The food came out at a good pace cannot complain. Now to the food, it was delicious. We had some sliders that came with jalapeños so good!!! Mac and cheese, creamy and delicious, we also had some other stuff and I can't remember having a complaints in terms of the food. I even had their key lime pie. A nice sweet treat. I will definitely be coming back. I recommend for a chill, very chill night, when you're in the mood to have a nice beer watch some sports and eat some yummy food."

Dun Huang

★★★★☆ 4 (98) • $$

"If you're looking for a quick dinner spot in 8th Ave, Dun Huang fits the bill! Emphasis on the quick. Not even 3 minutes in, our food came. You can customize the noodle type, but I got the regular lol. Regardless of the dish being labeled spicy, you can ask the workers to lower the spiciness which I appreciate. Some stores are hard set on their spice level. My Braised Beef Sirloin Noodle ($9.50) was not shabby at all! I didn't know how much I missed Lanzhou style noodles until I had this. The spice was right at my tolerance, and the broth was so flavorful! The noodles were also rightly soft and had good pull. The meat was sort of dry, but not a deal breaker. The Stewed Pork Burger ($4.25) was sadly small, but tasted great! The smell reminded me of soup from home, but the actual taste was not as pungent. The meat wedged between bao really warms the heart, although I do wish there was just a tad more flavor.You know a spot is authentically Chinese when they have C-pop hits playing. They didn't check up on us to refill our water, but they sure knew when to drop the bill. Nonetheless, they seem to be very clean, and still give out disposable utensils. With the attention to cleanliness, comfortable ambiance and great food, I'd totally come back whenever I am craving some noodles!"

Tofu Tofu

★★★★★ 4.6 (585) • $$

"I really enjoyed this place. The Korean BBQ ribs were phenomenal--super tender and flavorful. The ramen was great and really hit the spot. The staff were all super friendly and made us feel at home. Overall, everything was solid. Definitely recommend!"

Maxine's on the Boulevard

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (101) • $$

"One of my favorite little places when you are craving some good whitening fish, you must stop here!! The Blvd. always puts there foot in there cooking!! I love the fact that when you order the fish it's made to order so it's never just sitting there, it's always crispy and fresh!! The flavors of the fish is simply juicy and flavored to perfection!! My favorite side I typically get is the collard greens!! Which just by itself you can get full off of!! The macaroni and cheese is good as well.. If your craving some soul food/ comfort food this is a must try spot!!"

Chicken Stop

★★★★★ 4.5 (79) • $$

"This place is really good and really inexpensive. All their sides are great. I love their rice. They move a lot of chicken so you know it's fresh. Never had such juicy and tasty grilled chicken before. It's right near my new work place, so I'll probably be there once a week. Highly recommend! Obviously, get the half chicken and some sides. Their special green sauce thing is really nice too."

Goody's BBQ Chicken and Ribs

★★★★☆ 4 (105) • $$

"BBQ chicken was tender, great charred texture and flavor. Rasta pasta was simple but it was tasty. The cabbage is typical for West Indian restaurants, not flavorful but I already knew that and only got it because there were no collard greens.I'm giving it 5 stars because a big plate was about $12. Good value for the amount of food. And the food is good."

Ahgassi Gopchang Korean BBQ

★★★★★ 4.5 (334) • $$$

"WOW this Korean BBQ experience did not disappoint! I came here earlier this month with 3 other people. We booked a reservation and were seated promptly with the banchan already set up before we were seated - loved that! We ordered the large portion of the Ahgassi Combo (with soft tofu soup), fried dumplings, and cold buckwheat noodles and shared everything between the 4 of us. My highlight was the marinated short rib! I also ordered a Yuzu iced tea - flavorful but REALLY sweet. The staff was amazing and very diligent about refilling our banchans and water. The vents are adjustable over the grill so that the restaurant doesn't smell at all. I also love that they change out the kind of grill based on the kind of meat they're cooking for you!I'd totally come back here one day! Highly recommend it :)"

Rib Shack

★★★☆☆ 3 (148) • $$

"Classic local soul food spot. Good for catering. Lots of choices to choose from. Fried Fish is made fresh to order. Good spot to go to for a soul food fix. It's take out-not a sit in restaurant. Go in, pick your entree and sides which are on display for choosing and take it out. Very reasonable pricing for catering as well."

Jongro BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"We had a wonderful and welcoming experience celebrating a birthday at the restaurant. The staff was very attentive to our group's needs, which included at least 13 people. Some of us had food restrictions, and they were very accommodating to those needs. The restaurant was nicely decorated, and we were glad we made a reservation, as we saw a few people waiting to be seated.After we placed our orders, everything was served promptly. The staff even helped grill our food, which was fantastic since it allowed everyone to communicate and enjoy the moment together. After dinner, they informed us about their karaoke options, and we were all excited to give it a try. They had many rooms available, and the system allowed us to connect our phones for the music, making it very easy to use."

Hiyake Omakase

★★★★☆ 4.1 (93) • $$$$

"Hiyake omakase aka gyu ichiro on bowery was honestly terrible. My coworkers stumbled upon their post about $49 AYCE japanese bbq and sushi and was intrigued. To further entice customers to come, they offer free lobsters for those who share their restaurant links on wechat. We made reservations on father's day for a party of 15. They seated us at different tables, but they were fairly close to each other so that was fine. There is a 2 hour limit for AYCE and it is completely server-free to order. There is an ipad at every table and you can pick whatever you want and submit it to the kitchen. Even though it was fathers day, it was not too busy within the restaurant. We started looking through the menu via the ipad and to our demise, the options were scarce. The beef options include about 8 different types of cuts and there were only a couple of items per section. We decided to order one of each to see which cut of meat we would like best. The order was placed and the first round of items came out nice and quick. We obviously wanted the free lobsters too, so we posted their link on out wechats. To our disappointment, they made our entire party of 15 post on wechat and later told us there were no more lobsters left. Instead, we had to settle for raw oysters. The oysters were not good at all. It was fishy and had a lot of dirt in the oysters.When we placed our order for the 2nd and 3rd rounds, this is where things started to spiral way down hill. About half of the order we placed never came and the sushi we ordered took way too long to come. Most of their sashimi were not fresh- they were fishy! It takes the workers a while to change your grills and to get the orders out. You would assume that the service would be way quicker being that we order our own meals via the ipad. Orders were either mixed up or forgotten. Our meals after tax and tip came out to be about $70 per person. Save your money and go to gyu kaku instead. They have premium meats, more food selections, and better customer for a cheaper price!!!"

Dokebi Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (456) • $$

"The best Korean BBQ I've had since I left SoCal. Periodt. Banchan was , bulgogi, pork belly, and lots of veggies. So fresh. Great service. Will definitely be back!"

Lucky Eight

★★★★☆ 3.8 (211) • $$

"Lots of people were waiting to be seated at Lucky 8 when we arrived around 8:30 pm on a Saturday night but we were seated faster than I anticipated. Service is typical for Chinese restaurants and hot tea and sugary peanuts were waiting for us on the table. We ordered the "pride of lucky 8" - definitely don't miss out on this dish. It was a delicious concoction of abalone (tasted like octopus or squid) with Chinese leeks (crisp with mild flavor) and other vegetables, sprinkled with dried fish. Also tasty were the minced pork with eggplant and the Sichuan roasted duck. Prices aren't cheap but portions are massive, so we had leftovers to bring home. The Brooklyn Chinatown has a very different feel than the one in Manhattan so I recommend exploring a bit either before or after dinner at Lucky 8!"

Dim Sum Sam

★★★★☆ 4 (180) • $$

"Genuinely not bad at all for a Times Square eat. I feel like the food near Times Square is always overpriced and not great but Dim Sum Sam was actually quite good. We got here for a weekday dinner and we were able to get a table quickly after placing our order.I ordered the Roast Duck Noodle Soup and it was quite good. I liked the rich broth paired with the Hong Kong style noodles. The duck also had the subtle sweetness to it although some parts were not super tender. I didn't care much for the vegetables in the dish. It was a solid noodle soup.Overall, not a bad eat at all especially if you're in the area. Something I thought was weird was that they placed a NYC sales tax on all the food which I feel like I haven't seen elsewhere. It seemed to be the same type of tax that you would get for buying clothes."

Yakiniku Toraji

★★★★☆ 4.2 (65) • $$$$

"Last year, my buddy and I went here for yakiniku which was near the hotel that we were staying at. We got the A5 wagyu nakaochi kalbi, regular kalbi(boneless short rib), tontoro(pork neck), chicken marinated with salt, Goma sesame salad, yakinori(toasted seaweed), atsugiri(thick cut beef tongue), and assorted namul. We were thoroughly impressed by the A5 wagyu nakaochi kalbi. The portion was generous and the quality of the meat was exceptional. The meat pretty much melted in our mouths!Other meat cuts were pretty good as well. The decor was very nice and service was good. Definitely will be back for more A5!"

Atti

★★★★☆ 4.2 (118) • $$$$

"Atti was a nice place for a fancier meal with friends or a date night. The chefs selected four cuts was more than enough for our group of three, we weren't able to finish all of the side dishes. We added the shrimp mandu as an appetizer which was excellent and crispy and not at all what we expected. The servers grill and cut the meat for you so it's a relaxing place to have high quality koran barbeque."

Kimchi Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (665) • $$

"Oh how I love Kimchi Grill, let me count the ways.1. The wings are always crispy and every flavor is a good choice.2. I frequently switch between the burritos, bowls, and tacos as my entree and I have yet to be disappointed by any of the 3 options.3. Their frozen margaritas are way less expensive than a craft cocktail at your favorite eatery but just as delicious.4. The service is also great. The staff will make substitutions whenever I need them and they've even make recommendations to me when new flavors / items are added to the menu. I LOVE stopping by here whenever I'm in the area and I'm happy to sing their praises whenever someone ask me about my favorite Korean Fried Chicken wings."

Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.9 (66)

"Omar's lives up to the ratings as the staff was friendly upon welcoming us to the establishment. He greeted us warmly and quickly made a table for us to sit. My partner and I got the lamb Adana pita and chicken shawarma pita, respectively. Oh boyyyyy, was it filled with juicy meat and veggies. Each table had extra sauce for you to put in it and it was amazing. I'm missing it right now as I'm typing this. The chicken shawarma was juicy with flavor and seasoned well and the lamb had a kick to it. There was so much meat it spilled into the salad which was like an extra side meal! They also gave us baklava which was a wonderful touch and that was also delicious and flaky. There is a small amount of tables but we went around 2pm so it wasn't too busy. I definitely recommend having lunch here if you're visiting the World Trade Center! Excuse the lackluster photo, I was starving and forgot to take a nicer one with all the sauces spilled into it."

Simon's BBQ II

★★★★☆ 3.8 (75) • $$

"If you are looking for a savory, hot, late-night snack, Simons BBQ is the perfect spot. I came here around 11 pm and was seated immediately after they checked vaccination cards. Their menu was extensive, offering a large variety of meats and vegetables. We ended up ordering about 30 sticks, including the bbq beef, squid tentacles, rice cakes, fish tofu, bacon and mushroom, and squid body. We also got the sweet potato and eggplant, which were both delicious. I especially liked the eggplant because of the bbq sauce they dressed it with and it was grilled to perfection. Being truthfully honest, I enjoyed all the skewers because I cannot get enough of their sauce which was smoky, savory, and sweet. My favorite had to be the beef skewers because of how juicy the meat was and was not dry at all. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area because i can order a couple skewers as a small snack or a lot to fill me up as a meal. Also, the food comes out relatively fast, so it is convenient if you're really hungry. Overall, I really recommend trying this place out if you have never tried Chinese bbq before."

Funny BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (281) • $$

"This was my second visit to this restaurant and we ordered the BBQ skewers, hot pot and grilled fish buffet which also included drinks and appetizers. The buffet format made for an enjoyable meal and my friends and I all thought it tasted good. The staff's service was also excellent, very diligent in replacing plates and tidying up trash. Located on a busy street in Chinatown, it was very easy to find.$50/person (all expenses included)"

KOBA Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (30) • $$

"Very delicious food and quick service! My office is down the street from Koba and since I don't go in often, I try to check out the new spots with good reviews. Happy to report that Koba did not disappoint. I ordered the create your own bowl with spicy chicken, multigrain rice, edamame, carrots, cucumbers, egg, garlic flakes. They were out of furikake which is the only thing that wasn't ideal. The bowl itself was still delicious though!The service was speedy and efficient. The price is a bit higher than what I expected as I was thinking it would be around the price of Dig Inn or Chipotle but it's a lot of food and I won't eat there often so it's okay."

Don Don

★★★★☆ 4.3 (89)

"Just found this hidden gem owned by Michelin-starred Chef specializing in Dry-Aged Pork. They offer fantastic DRY AGED PORK TASTING MENU with amazing value! This feast includes 3 different cuts of high quality pork (14 Days Dry-Aged Collar, 14 Days Dry-Aged Belly, Jowl), Tofu Stew, Egg Souffle, Korean Pancake, Scallion Salad, Korean Side Dishes, Ssam Vegetables, and last but not least, Soft Serve Ice Cream to end your meal. All this for just $49 per person. The meat is so fresh, juicy and cooked to perfection by the staff. Serviervice was top-notch!All the dishes are beyond delicious and truly a heartfelt experience!For KBBQ lovers, this spot is a MUST-VISIT!"

Mr Q's Gourmet

★★★★☆ 3.7 (49) • $

"Great for a late night snack. Since the pandemic they have both indoor and outdoor dining.They have skewers, noodles, appetizers and some desserts. I usually get their beef noodle soup. My only complain is that the noodle is not consistent most of the time. Sometimes the noodles is overcook, undercook, too much cooking whine. I still order it since just skewers won't full me up. They also smoothies on their menu but they are all syrup.I like how convenient Mr Q is and is definitely one of my midnight snack option."

Yoon Haeundae Galbi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (813) • $$$

"I found my favorite kbbq place in the city and it's here! Came here for a birthday dinner and man everything was on point. First of all make a reservation trust me this place is popular and what's great depending on your party size you get 90 minutes or 120 minutes and they will YEET you out at that mark it's not a secret at all. They tell you it when booking and sitting down. But you don't feel rushed either unless you talk too much than eat then maybe you might have an issue haha. Our party ordered the Prime/Mari Package and it was absolutely divine. Not only were the meats delicious the service KNEW how to cook the meats in the correct order and cleaned the grill each time a new type of meat was placed. They did not hustle you or anything. They kept you very informed of when it was ready and what's coming next. They weren't just churning out tables like the other spots in ktown. Ambience is very modern Korean bbq which was great. They read our reservation note mentioning we are celebrating a birthday and brought out a candle and little ice dessert for the birthday person which was very special and they loved it.Everyone should have their kbbq here but make a reservation tho! And I heavily recommend! For the price you getting great food and service."

The Kunjip

★★★☆☆ 2.8 • $$

"After a long day of traveling and walking the city, a friend and I decided we wanted to grub on some Korean BBQ. We went to K-town and walked into a few restaurants but weren't feeling the vibes. As we were looking for another spot we walked right in front of The Kunjip. We decided to go in and I'm soooo glad we did. We were welcomed immediately and told to go upstairs to get our table. It did take a little bit for someone to direct us to the table and to get the menu, but once we placed our order the food just magically showed up at the table. ( they were so quick and smooth with it).We ordered wine from the menu but they didn't have them readily available so we opted for Lychee juice and lemonade. As for the food, we ordered the marinated short ribs (Galbi Gui, which came with steamed eggs, white rice, japchae, and banchan), and the seafood pancake (Hae Mool Pajun). For two people, this was a lot of food. The Galbi Gui was so flavorful, tender and juicy. I would go back just for that. The seafood pancake was massive, had a lot of seafood in it and was also really good. For the price and the quality, I gave the food 10/10.As for the overall experience, the inside of the restuarant is very "family style" and they played classical music for a relaxed mood. The staff are the ones who cooks the meat for you, so if you're looking for the experience of cooking it yourself, i'm not sure they'll allow it. Oh, and when you end your meal, they give you a small tea cup of cinnamon tea, which Ive never had before and it was magical.I'm not sure why the rating for this place is so low; I think it's a GEM."

Mr Q BBQ Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (63) • $

"Amazing skewers place with incredibly flavorful and juicy skewers!!!! Went here after bouldering with some buddies and we ordered a loooot of skewers. The service was super quick, first batch of skewers came within 10 mins. Love the chill cozy vibes of the place. Filled with great seasoning and MSG!"

Yakiniku Futago Chelsea

★★★★☆ 4.2 (493) • $$$$

"Pretty Japanese restaurant right between Chelsea and Flatiron. I only stopped in for a drink so I cannot comment on the food but there is a happy hour offering $4 off all drinks, the bar is right at the entrance and the vibe is calm, quiet and relaxed. The bar is not large and you might feel a bit in the way right at the door, the staff is very friendly and prompt and libations are crafted to perfection, Im a fan of Roku gin so the choice was easy."