Korean Food in Manhattan worth going out for.

The Lower East Side and Chinatown get most of my attention, and Midtown gets almost none.

I keep track of korean food in Manhattan and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Smorgasburg at Columbus Circle

Smorgasburg at Columbus Circle

Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM

Midtown

Outdoor food festival

Genesis House

Genesis House

West Village • $$$$

Korean dining & culture

Sushi Saikou

Sushi Saikou

NoHo

Intimate omakase counter

Nowon

Nowon

East Village • $$

Kimchi burgers, hip hop vibes

39 K Food

39 K Food

Murray Hill • $

Chef-owned Korean deli

K-Kimbap

K-Kimbap

Chinatown • $$

Hand-rolled kimbap & warmth

Mokyo

Mokyo

East Village • $$

Korean-French small plates

Joomak

Joomak

West Village

Modern Korean fine dining

COTE 550

COTE 550

Midtown • $$$$

Upscale Korean steakhouse

Jongro Gopchang

Jongro Gopchang

Midtown • $$

Grilled intestines & soju

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Somssi

Somssi

Greenwich Village • $$$$

Korean-ish neo-bistro

Kimbap Lab

Kimbap Lab

Chelsea • $

gluten-free korean comfort food

Yummy Stick

Yummy Stick

Chelsea • $

Korean street snacks & kimbap

Sunn’s

Sunn’s

Chinatown • $$$

Korean banchan & natural wine

TBD Gimbap

TBD Gimbap

West Village

Elevated korean rice rolls

DDOBAR by Joomak NYC

DDOBAR by Joomak NYC

Chelsea • $

Inventive yubu tart omakase

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Frequently asked questions

How are these korean food in Manhattan chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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