Best Bbq Restaurants in Midtown East (10022)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Nubiani
Modern Korean BBQ with Prime meats and a polished Midtown setting.
Notable Picks
#1
Nubiani
8.4
Nubiani’s Midtown East outpost brings polished, modern Korean BBQ to a sleek dining room, with USDA Prime cuts and well-composed BBQ sets cooked over tabletop grills. It’s priced for special dinners and corporate cards, but strong meat quality, banchan, and a lively room make it a go-to upscale KBBQ choice in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime Marinated Short Ribs (갈비), Beef Tartare Bibimbap (육회비빔밥), Kimchi Stew (김치찌개)
What makes it special: Modern Korean BBQ with Prime meats and a polished Midtown setting.
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.
Worthy Picks
#3
Yakiniku Gen
7.8
Yakiniku Gen is a long-running Japanese BBQ restaurant in Midtown East, serving classic yakiniku cuts, wagyu-focused platters, and bento sets in a modest, grill-centered dining room. Diners come for carefully sliced meats, A5 wagyu touches, and a more traditional yakiniku experience than the flashier KBBQ spots nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
A5 Wagyu Sushi, Jo-Yakiniku Bento, Nakaochi Kalbi (rib finger)
What makes it special: A seasoned Japanese BBQ spot focused on premium wagyu and classic yakiniku cuts.