Uptown, downtown, or K-town, your options for Korean food in NYC are plentiful. But when you’re looking to impress or in the mood for the best, try to snag a reservation at one or all of these gems.
Cote Korean Steakhouse
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Cote, the brilliant brainchild of restaurateur Simon Kim, was an overnight sensation when it opened in NYC in 2017. It was awarded a Michelin star only months after opening. Completely reimagining what a Korean restaurant looks and feels like, Cote succeeds in being both incredibly modern and authentic at the same time.
We recommend:
The Butcher’s Feast. The best (and easiest) decision you’ve made all year.
Cote Korean Steakhouse: 16 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010
Jeju Noodle Bar
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A tiny space tucked away on the West Village, Jeju Noodle is so much more than noodles. In fact, this place might be the best under $100 tasting menu to be found in the city. Michelin recognized the quality with a star for three years in a row and lines are queued up most nights. You can try your luck in snagging a reservation but you might be better off joining the line.
We recommend:
The tasting menu. Easy. Delicious. Excellent value.
Jeju Noodle Bar: 679 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10014
The Kunjip
When you need a taste of the old country exactly as you remember, The Kunjip is the the place to go. This legendary restaurant in the heart of K Town will make you want to order one of everything.
Reservations used to be for only the VIP but now you too can reserve a table online.
We recommend:
Marinated Galbi cooked at the table
Doenjang Jjigae
Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake)
Japchae (Stir Fried Glass noodles with Veggies)
The Kunjip: 32 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001
