Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Midtown East (10022)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Hutong
Tableside flaming duck presentation and stunning Art Deco interior evoke 1920s Shanghai glamour
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Hutong
8.7
Award-winning Northern Chinese restaurant serving fiery dim sum and signature tableside Flaming Peking Duck in a glamorous Art Deco setting inspired by 1920s Shanghai. The elegant space in the Bloomberg Building draws a sophisticated crowd for both power lunches and evening cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Flaming Peking Duck, Ma La Chili Prawns, Dan Dan Noodles
What makes it special: Tableside flaming duck presentation and stunning Art Deco interior evoke 1920s Shanghai glamour
8.5
This bi-level Thai restaurant leans into bold, Bangkok-style flavors, and its rich Hung-Lay ribs eat like a curry and BBQ hybrid: fall-apart pork coated in fragrant, slightly sweet spice. Locals come for khao soi and other northern-leaning dishes, making it a sleeper pick for seriously flavorful ribs in Midtown East.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hung-Lay Ribs, Khao Soi Curry Noodles, Crispy Corn Fritters
What makes it special: Northern-leaning Thai cooking where Hung-Lay ribs turn slow-braised pork into a spice-heavy, saucy centerpiece.
8.3
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
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Hidden Gems Heaven
All-you-can-eat, cook-to-order seafood towers this Midtown East buffet into a destination for crab lovers. Guests tick off snow crab, lobster, shrimp, and fried fish, which arrive hot from the kitchen instead of sitting on steam tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Snow crab legs (all-you-can-eat), Dungeness crab with garlic butter, Fried sea bass with sweet chili sauce
What makes it special: An all-you-can-eat seafood buffet where every plate is cooked to order.
8.2
Fast-casual Korean BBQ bowls and platters with surprisingly polished flavors for a quick Midtown lunch or low-key dinner. KOBA leans on marinated meats, generous portions, and efficient counter service that keeps regulars flowing from nearby offices and apartments.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy pork bulgogi bowl, LA galbi short rib plate, Kimchi fried rice with fried egg
What makes it special: Casual Korean BBQ plates with strong execution and office-friendly speed.