10 Best Korean Restaurants: New York

By: Zach Feral

Break Studios Contributing Writer

It’s a question we hear often: what are the 10 best Korean restaurants in New York? In a town that loves its Korean food, it can be tough to choose the winners. Here’s our opinion on the matter:

  1. B-Bap Fusion Rice Bar. B-Bap Fusion Rice Bar is hands-down the best Korean restaurant in New York. B-Bap Fusion Rice Bar: 830 Ninth Ave., New York, NY 10019.
  2. Chom Chom. The best Korean restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Chom Chom:40 West 56th St., New York, NY 10019.
  3. Dokebi. Dokebi is the best Korean restaurant in Brooklyn. Dokebi: 199 Grand St., Brooklyn, NY 11211.
  4. Woo Lae Oak. Woo Lae Oak is probably the best Korean restaurant you’re likely to find in the upscale West Village neighborhood. Woo Lae Oak: 148 Mercer St., New York, NY 10012.
  5. Momofuku. The best Korean restaurant in the East Village. Momofuku: 207 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10003.
  6. Bann. Bann has been acclaimed by the likes of "Time Out New York" and "New York Magazine." Bann: 350 W 50th St., New York, NY 10019.
  7. Woorijip. Woorijip has received rave reviews from food critics at the "Village Voice," among other NYC publications. Woorijip: 12 W 32nd St., New York, NY 10001.
  8. Kim Chee Korean Restaurant. Most dishes are priced under $10 at this affordable Korean restaurant in Brooklyn. Kim Chee Korean Restaurant: 9324 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209.
  9. Kum Gang San. Korean barbeque in midtown Manhattan’s Little Korea. Kum Gang San: 49 W 32nd St., New York, NY 10001.
  10. The Good Fork. American and international specialties are served up alongside Korean fare at this popular Brooklyn restaurant. The Good Fork: 391 Van Brunt St., Brooklyn, NY 11231.
Posted on: Mar. 30, 2010