Best Korean BBQ in Manhattan
The 10 best Korean BBQ restaurants in Manhattan, Koreatown classics, Michelin-starred Cote, late-night galbi, and the new openings driving 2026 reservations.
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Flatiron · $$$$ · 16 W 22nd StMap ↗verified 7w agoSimon Kim's Flatiron Korean steakhouse on West 22nd Street, the only U.S. Korean BBQ restaurant continuously holding a Michelin star since 2017, with a curated USDA Prime program and smokeless Wolf grills built into every table.
Because Cote redefined the Manhattan KBBQ ceiling, the Butcher's Feast pairs four prime cuts with a kimchi stew that no Koreatown room matches, and the wine cellar is the only one of its kind among Korean restaurants in the U.S.
Order The Butcher's Feast plus the dry-aged USDA Prime ribeye supplement.
Reserve four to six weeks ahead and ask for the dry-aged ribeye supplement at booking, that cut is held in limited weekly quantity and not always offered at walk-in.
Good to know
- What is the best Korean BBQ in Manhattan?
- Our current #1 reflects a blend of editorial sourcing from Eater, The Infatuation, Time Out, and Grub Street, plus live community votes. The order shifts as votes come in — what is first today may not be first tomorrow.
- Where is the best Koreatown for Korean BBQ in Manhattan?
- West 32nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues — known as Koreatown or K-Town — is the densest Korean BBQ block in New York. Jongro, Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong, Don's Bogam, and several others sit on or one floor up from this single street.
- How much does Korean BBQ cost in Manhattan?
- A standard set menu for two at a Koreatown spot like Jongro or Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong runs $80 to $150 per person depending on cuts. Cote's Butcher's Feast is a fixed $75 per person for prime cuts. Premium dry-aged or Wagyu sets at Cote, Jua, or Mari can climb past $200 per person.
- Is there a Michelin-starred Korean BBQ in Manhattan?
- Cote in Flatiron has held one Michelin star continuously since 2017 and is the only Korean steakhouse with a U.S. Michelin star. Jua and Mari (chef-driven Korean rooms not strictly BBQ) also hold stars.
- Do Manhattan Korean BBQ spots take walk-ins?
- Most Koreatown spots take walk-ins but the wait at peak hours (Friday and Saturday after 7 p.m.) routinely runs over an hour. Cote, Jua, and Mari require reservations released about a month ahead.
