Super friendly staff. We really enjoyed the Korean pancake as appetizer, However, the Bulgogi hot stone bowl and fisherman's stew were good but not exceptional. As we like to try new things, always a crapshoot whether you will like or not. Barn Joo is clearly popular and was very crowded and while food was good and reasonably priced, have had better in the area. Nothing not to like but nothing that stood out.
Dylan
This was absolutely one of the most unique and vivid dining experiences I have ever had. The restaurant was beautiful, hospitality was like family and it really made me feel welcome when I was truly nervous about trying Korean food for the first time. They accommodated my distaste for sauce and I loved all of the Soju and the hot stone bowl I had. Plus they have a Matcha cocktail?? That's crazy good. I could tell the Manager Seungyong was very involved with the entire operation, staff and experience.
Meg
Excellent in every way. Everyone in our large party of 7 enjoyed their cocktails, appetizers, and meals and the service was very attentive.
Raymond Chin
Alright, so this spot is kinda tucked away, which is cool. They've got a decent-sized bar and plenty of tables. We had to wait a bit, but just grabbed drinks at the bar and ordered some apps. Perfect. We got somaek (beer and soju, if you don't know), seafood pancakes, wings, truffle fries, and dumplings. Honestly, the wings were the absolute winner. Like, those soy garlic wings? Crispy as anything, and just...delicious. The pancake was packed with stuff, and those crispy edges? So good. Fries and dumplings were solid, no complaints. And man, the staff was on it. It was crazy busy, but they kept everything running smooth. You know how it is on a weekend. Seriously, good vibes all around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings with Soy Garlic Sauce, Truffle Fries
SusanL
Amazing service, such wonderful and happy staff! They have a wheel to spin if you make a reservation to get free drinks, food, etc. It was just so cute how they had that for people who had made a reservation. We sat upstairs, which had a cozier environment than the downstairs. The food was really amazing. Good solid choices. The drinks were also fantastic. Overall a wonderful place and we will definitely go back!!
Maureen
Recommend the pork dumplings. Did not care for the "BBQ" Chicken. First time eating Koren fare, so don't go by me. Decent prices for Manhattan.
Jennifer Ortiz
Good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Phyllis Harvey
We found this lovely place for Korean style lunch in the city. We did not have reservations and will not need one. We ordered off the menu, but there is the barbeque option as well. Tasty and well prepared.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ravi Moole
Door staff heckled me on the way out and some staff/patrons were a nuisance
Sharon T
Great food and nice staff, but portions were a bit small given the price!
The tables were a little too tightly packed, and the music was a little too manic, but the food was amazing and the staff was very kind and professional.
I’d go here again for sure, but I definitely wouldn’t come during peak hours.
Kid-friendliness: This is not a place for kids. Leave them at home or hire a sitter.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
BJ Hatcher
Solid choice for no frills Korean food. From the salad to the hot stone dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Charles Sichel-Outcalt
Such nice food, and very attentive service. I did have to ask for my cocktail 2 or 3 times, but it came before I finished my food so all was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brad Chin
We just got into NYC for the first time, and we decided to try this place. We just wanted a lite dinner because it was already 10p.
The service was pretty poor. Maybe because there is mandatory 20% tip on the bill (after the tax)? And the receipt expects you to tip more? For what? To ignore use?
We ordered some dishes. Later as we waited, we had to ask for water for our empty glasses because the server never came by. We had to ask for spoons for soup. We ran out of napkins, and at that point we didn’t want to ask anymore. Why in the world would we want to tip more that 20%?
The food was good, but it wasn’t anything special. I wouldn’t want to wait in line for this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
索朗傑佈
Personally, I think other than the uni rice, everything else is just average. The uni rice is too burnt, so if you don’t like it hard, I won’t like it.
Super friendly staff. We really enjoyed the Korean pancake as appetizer, However, the Bulgogi hot stone bowl and fisherman's stew were good but not exceptional. As we like to try new things, always a crapshoot whether you will like or not. Barn Joo is clearly popular and was very crowded and while food was good and reasonably priced, have had better in the area. Nothing not to like but nothing that stood out.
This was absolutely one of the most unique and vivid dining experiences I have ever had. The restaurant was beautiful, hospitality was like family and it really made me feel welcome when I was truly nervous about trying Korean food for the first time. They accommodated my distaste for sauce and I loved all of the Soju and the hot stone bowl I had. Plus they have a Matcha cocktail?? That's crazy good. I could tell the Manager Seungyong was very involved with the entire operation, staff and experience.
Excellent in every way. Everyone in our large party of 7 enjoyed their cocktails, appetizers, and meals and the service was very attentive.
Alright, so this spot is kinda tucked away, which is cool. They've got a decent-sized bar and plenty of tables. We had to wait a bit, but just grabbed drinks at the bar and ordered some apps. Perfect. We got somaek (beer and soju, if you don't know), seafood pancakes, wings, truffle fries, and dumplings. Honestly, the wings were the absolute winner. Like, those soy garlic wings? Crispy as anything, and just...delicious. The pancake was packed with stuff, and those crispy edges? So good. Fries and dumplings were solid, no complaints. And man, the staff was on it. It was crazy busy, but they kept everything running smooth. You know how it is on a weekend. Seriously, good vibes all around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings with Soy Garlic Sauce, Truffle Fries
Amazing service, such wonderful and happy staff! They have a wheel to spin if you make a reservation to get free drinks, food, etc. It was just so cute how they had that for people who had made a reservation. We sat upstairs, which had a cozier environment than the downstairs. The food was really amazing. Good solid choices. The drinks were also fantastic. Overall a wonderful place and we will definitely go back!!
Recommend the pork dumplings. Did not care for the "BBQ" Chicken. First time eating Koren fare, so don't go by me. Decent prices for Manhattan.
Good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We found this lovely place for Korean style lunch in the city. We did not have reservations and will not need one. We ordered off the menu, but there is the barbeque option as well. Tasty and well prepared.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Door staff heckled me on the way out and some staff/patrons were a nuisance
Great food and nice staff, but portions were a bit small given the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The tables were a little too tightly packed, and the music was a little too manic, but the food was amazing and the staff was very kind and professional.
I’d go here again for sure, but I definitely wouldn’t come during peak hours.
Kid-friendliness: This is not a place for kids. Leave them at home or hire a sitter.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid choice for no frills Korean food. From the salad to the hot stone dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Such nice food, and very attentive service. I did have to ask for my cocktail 2 or 3 times, but it came before I finished my food so all was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We just got into NYC for the first time, and we decided to try this place. We just wanted a lite dinner because it was already 10p.
The service was pretty poor. Maybe because there is mandatory 20% tip on the bill (after the tax)? And the receipt expects you to tip more? For what? To ignore use?
We ordered some dishes. Later as we waited, we had to ask for water for our empty glasses because the server never came by. We had to ask for spoons for soup. We ran out of napkins, and at that point we didn’t want to ask anymore. Why in the world would we want to tip more that 20%?
The food was good, but it wasn’t anything special. I wouldn’t want to wait in line for this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Personally, I think other than the uni rice, everything else is just average. The uni rice is too burnt, so if you don’t like it hard, I won’t like it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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