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The Best Korean Restaurants in New York City

New York has more Michelin-starred Korean than any city outside Seoul — from two-star Atomix and three-star Jungsik to the Korean BBQ benchmark at COTE.

By Dim Hour · Updated 2026-07-06 · 6 verified picks

New York's Korean scene is the deepest in the U.S., and the apex is Atomix — chef Junghyun Park's two-Michelin-star tasting counter in NoMad, ranked No. 7 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants for 2026. Around it sits a remarkable Michelin field: the three-star modern Korean Jungsik in Tribeca, two-star Joo Ok, the Korean BBQ benchmark COTE, and a half-dozen one-star rooms. These are the picks worth planning around, each scored and verified by Dim Hour.

A note on range: this list spans chef-directed tasting menus, a fire-fed Korean BBQ steakhouse, charcoal skewers, and a Michelin-starred noodle bar. Nearly all of the top tables require advance reservations on Tock, Resy, or OpenTable; book weeks ahead.

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The Picks
1

Atomix

Korean Tasting Menu · Flatiron / NoMad · $$$$ · Dim Hour 99
🏆 Michelin 2 Stars (2025) · North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 (#7) · New York Times Top 100 Best NYC Restaurants 2026 (#7) · James Beard Outstanding Hospitality (2025) · James Beard Best Chef: New York State (2023) · James Beard Best Chef: New York State Finalist (2022)

The apex of Korean dining in New York — chef Junghyun Park's two-Michelin-star tasting counter in NoMad, No. 7 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants for 2026 and a James Beard Outstanding Hospitality winner. The bossam course and doenjang-aged foie gras anchor a story-driven menu. Book on Tock weeks ahead.

Order: Bossam Course · Doenjang-Aged Foie Gras · Gim Bap
📍 104 E 30th St, New York NY 10016 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
2

Jungsik

Modern Korean · Tribeca · $$$$ · Dim Hour 97
🏆 Michelin 3-Star, James Beard Outstanding Chef 2025 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 (#18) · New York Times Top 100 Best NYC Restaurants 2026 (#41)

The three-Michelin-star modern Korean flagship in Tribeca, from James Beard Outstanding Chef Jungsik Yim. Ganjang gejang (soy-marinated crab), yukhoe bibimbap, and wagyu with doenjang show fine-dining Korean at its peak. Book on Tock.

Order: Ganjang Gejang · Yookhwe Bibimbap · Wagyu with Doenjang
📍 2 Harrison St, New York NY 10013 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
3

Joo Ok

Korean · Midtown · $$$$ · Dim Hour 96
🏆 2 Michelin Stars

A two-Michelin-star Korean tasting menu in Midtown, an offshoot of the acclaimed Seoul original. Hanwoo beef and an array of seasonal banchan anchor a refined, produce-driven progression. Book on Resy.

Order: Korean Tasting Menu · Hanwoo Beef · Seasonal Banchan
📍 22 W 32nd St 16th flr, New York, NY 10001 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
4

COTE Korean Steakhouse

Korean BBQ / Steakhouse · Flatiron / NoMad · $$$$ · Dim Hour 94
🏆 Michelin 1 Star (2025) · James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (2025, finalist)

The Korean BBQ benchmark — a one-Michelin-star "Korean steakhouse" in NoMad that put USDA Prime and dry-aged beef on the tabletop grill. The Butcher's Feast, USDA Prime galbi, and the egg soufflé are the order. Book on SevenRooms.

Order: Butcher's Feast · USDA Prime Galbi · Egg Souffle · Steak Omakase · USDA Prime Ribeye
📍 16 W 22nd St, New York NY 10010 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
5

Kochi

Korean · Hell's Kitchen · $$$ · Dim Hour 93
🏆 1 Michelin Star

A one-Michelin-star counter in Hell's Kitchen built around hanjeongsik-style charcoal skewers — a procession of grilled bites leading to a rice course. An intimate, focused tasting menu. Book on OpenTable.

Order: Korean Skewers · Rice Course
📍 652 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
6

Jeju Noodle Bar

Korean · West Village · $$$ · Dim Hour 92
🏆 Michelin 1 Star (2025)

The casual-leaning Michelin pick — a one-Michelin-star Korean noodle bar in the West Village. The Jeju ramyun (uni and abalone), dumplings, and kimchi make it the most approachable star on this list. Book on Resy.

Order: Jeju Ramyun · Dumplings · Kimchi
📍 679 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10014 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Korean restaurant in NYC?
The top Korean picks in New York City include Atomix, Jungsik, Joo Ok. Each is scored and verified by Dim Hour; see the full ranked list with signature dishes above.
What is the only three-Michelin-star Korean restaurant in NYC?
Jungsik in Tribeca holds three Michelin stars for chef Jungsik Yim's modern Korean cooking.
What is the best Korean BBQ in New York City?
COTE Korean Steakhouse in NoMad is the benchmark — a one-Michelin-star "Korean steakhouse" grilling USDA Prime and dry-aged beef tableside. Its Butcher's Feast is the classic order.
Which NYC Korean restaurants have a Michelin star?
Atomix (two stars), Jungsik (three stars), Joo Ok (two stars), and COTE Korean Steakhouse, Kochi, and Jeju Noodle Bar (one star each) are all in the Michelin Guide.
What is the best Korean tasting menu in NYC?
Atomix (No. 7 on North America's 50 Best 2026) is the marquee tasting menu, with Jungsik and Joo Ok the other top progressions.
Is there an affordable / casual Michelin Korean spot in NYC?
Jeju Noodle Bar in the West Village — a one-Michelin-star Korean noodle bar — is the most approachable of the starred rooms.
How much does the best Korean food in NYC cost?
The tasting counters run $$$$ (often $200+ per person before pairings); Korean BBQ at the top tier is also a splurge ($$$–$$$$). The Michelin noodle bar is the most accessible of the group.
How do I book the best Korean restaurants in NYC?
Nearly all require advance reservations (on Tock, Resy, SevenRooms), typically released weeks ahead and filling fast — especially the two- and three-star counters.
How many restaurants does Dim Hour cover in New York City?
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