Best Korean Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Ssam Korean Bistro
The most established sit-down Korean BBQ and bibimbap experience in 11201.
Notable Picks
8.2
Ssam Korean Bistro is a long-running Cobble Hill spot for tabletop-style Korean BBQ, bubbling stews, and bibimbap, drawing steady crowds from nearby brownstones and the courts. With more than a thousand combined Google and Yelp reviews over many years, it’s the ZIP’s most established full-service Korean option for both casual dinners and small celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bibimbap, Bulgogi, Korean BBQ Platter
What makes it special: The most established sit-down Korean BBQ and bibimbap experience in 11201.
Worthy Picks
#2
moonbowls
7.9
Moonbowls operates out of a Downtown Brooklyn ghost kitchen at 383 Bridge Street, focusing on gluten-free, vegetable-forward Korean-inspired bowls available primarily via delivery and pickup. With hundreds of Google and delivery-platform ratings, it’s become a go-to for office workers and neighborhood residents looking for lighter Korean flavors without leaving their desks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Bulgogi Bowl, Korean Hot Chicken Bowl, Impossible Beef Bulgogi Bowl
What makes it special: Delivery-first Korean-inspired bowls built around gluten-free and vegan options.
7.8
DoubleUp Eats is a family-owned ghost kitchen in Downtown Brooklyn specializing in triple-fried Korean fried chicken and homestyle comfort plates, operating out of the shared kitchen space at 383 Bridge Street. It’s a delivery-focused spot where locals order crispy wings and soy-braised beef for casual weeknight dinners and game-day spreads.
Must-Try Dishes:
Triple-Fried Korean Fried Chicken, Soy-Braised Beef, Crispy Wings
What makes it special: Family-run Korean fried chicken and comfort plates cooked fresh to order.