Best Bbq Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Hyun
High-end wagyu omakase BBQ where staff grills each course for you.
Notable Picks
#1
Hyun
8.8
Hyun is a wagyu-focused Korean BBQ experience where set-course omakase menus showcase high-grade beef grilled tableside by staff. The polished rooms and private alcoves make it a destination for celebrations built around serious meat.
Must-Try Dishes:
A5 wagyu omakase set, Assorted wagyu cuts with banchan, Kimchi fried rice finished on the grill
What makes it special: High-end wagyu omakase BBQ where staff grills each course for you.
8.7
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late Night Legends
Don's Bogam pairs classic Korean barbecue with a deep wine list in a split-level dining room just off Fifth Avenue. Regulars lean on it for dependable galbi, tableside grilling, and late-night Koreatown energy without losing the option for a more structured, sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime marinated galbi short ribs, Haemul pajeon seafood pancake, Stone pot bibimbap with beef
What makes it special: Long-running Koreatown BBQ that blends serious grilling with a real wine program.
8.6
Love Korean BBQ is a party-forward grill house where high-quality beef platters, soju cocktails, and loud music meet in a multi-level space on Fifth Avenue. It’s where big groups gather for celebratory dinners built around sizzling short ribs, pork belly, and generous banchan.
Must-Try Dishes:
Marinated LA galbi short ribs, Thick-cut pork belly, Kimchi fried rice with cheese
What makes it special: High-energy Korean BBQ with big-format meat platters and nightlife vibes.
#4
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
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Let’s Meat pioneered all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue in Koreatown, offering timed grill sessions with an unusually broad lineup of beef, pork, and chicken cuts. It’s a volume-friendly option where friends can cycle through multiple rounds of brisket, pork belly, and short rib without watching the clock too closely.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin-sliced beef brisket, Berkshire pork belly, Marinated pork short rib
What makes it special: All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with a deep cut list and fast pacing.
#6
HOWOO
8.0
HOWOO is a dimly lit, design-forward Korean barbecue restaurant emphasizing premium beef sets and composed side dishes in a sleek Midtown space just east of Koreatown. It’s built for longer, sit-down dinners where the Duo Prime or Elite packages turn the table into a multi-course experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duo Prime Package beef set, Prime ribeye and short rib selection, Spicy cold noodles with beef
What makes it special: Modern, upscale Korean BBQ with curated beef packages and polished sides.