Best Korean Restaurants in Chelsea Hudson Yards (10001)
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Osamil
Elevated anju and skewers in a restaurant-meets-cocktail-bar format.
Notable Picks
#1
Osamil
8.7
A modern Korean gastropub that plays in the upscale lane—skewers, refined anju, and a serious drinks program. The cooking is crisp and contemporary, often layering smoke, fermentation, and sweetness without heaviness. It’s one of the ZIP’s most polished Korean rooms for a full night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ko-chi skewers, Kimchi-laced wings, Tteokbokki with modern saucing
What makes it special: Elevated anju and skewers in a restaurant-meets-cocktail-bar format.
#2
Jongro BBQ
8.6
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
A high-demand K-town BBQ room known for tight-but-buzzy energy and well-trimmed cuts grilled over charcoal-style heat. The meat quality is the headline—rich, smoky, and served quickly once the table is hot—while the banchan stays classic and plentiful. For value relative to quality in the neighborhood, it punches above its price tier.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef platter (brisket, ribeye, kalbi), Pork jowl, Steamed egg
What makes it special: Charcoal-leaning BBQ with consistently strong meat cuts.
#3
Sam Woo Jung
8.5
A long-running Koreatown institution best known for Seoul-style bulgogi and steady, traditional cooking. The kitchen’s strength is clarity and comfort—marinated meats, cold noodles, and banchan that taste like they’ve been dialed in over decades. It’s a straightforward dining room where the food does the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seoul-style bulgogi, Naengmyeon (cold noodles), Soy-marinated crab
What makes it special: Classic Seoul bulgogi legacy with reliably strong banchan.
#4
Ddobar
8.3
A chef-driven Korean bar concept inside Olly Olly Market, known for polished bites that skew modern without losing Korean DNA. Dishes are built for pairing with drinks—salty, umami-heavy, and carefully composed. The market setting keeps it casual, but the food reads upscale.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yubutart, Soy-marinated shrimp, Beef tartare with pear
What makes it special: Modern Korean bites designed for cocktails in a food-hall setting.
8.2
A veteran Korean BBQ house in Koreatown with a reputation for no-frills grilling and strong soups. The draw is classic marinated meats cooked at the table, backed by reliably good banchan and cold noodles. It’s old-school in the best way: efficient, loud, and focused on flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Galbi (marinated short rib), Samgyeopsal (pork belly), Naengmyeon
What makes it special: Classic table-grill BBQ with decades of Koreatown history.
#6
Seoul BAP
8.1
A NoMad Korean bar-restaurant that leans into tapas-style comfort with a smart cocktail program. The kitchen is strongest on shareable plates that balance sweetness, smoke, and spice, making it an easy pick for lingering dinners. Expect a cozy, low-lit room that feels more nightlife-adjacent than traditional K-town BBQ.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean fried chicken, Spicy pork belly ssam, Kimchi fried rice
What makes it special: Korean small plates paired with a real cocktail-first bar feel.
#7
MUI
8.0
A late-night Koreatown favorite with a broad menu that spans classics and drinking-food staples. The best items hit the familiar sweet spot—crispy pancakes, braises, and grilled meats—served in a convivial, upstairs dining room. It’s a dependable option for groups that want variety.
Must-Try Dishes:
Haemul pajeon (seafood scallion pancake), Bossam, Budae jjigae
What makes it special: Big, classic K-town menu that works for mixed cravings.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A lively Koreatown late-night spot built around Korean bar food and small-plate BBQ. The menu favors crowd-pleasers—crispy, saucy, and grill-forward—served in a high-energy room that stays busy deep into the night. It’s more about fun, shareable eating than pristine refinement.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy pork BBQ, Cheese corn, Kimchi pancake
What makes it special: Korean bar-plate classics with a party-ready Koreatown vibe.
#9
Woorijip
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Koreatown stalwart counter serving ready-made Korean home cooking and kimbap for quick, affordable meals. The food is unpretentious but reliably seasoned, with a rotating lineup that rewards regulars. It’s the ZIP’s best everyday stop for grab-and-go Korean comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kimbap rolls, Kimchi jjigae, Bulgogi lunch box
What makes it special: Fast, home-style Korean dishes at true neighborhood prices.
7.7
A pocha-style gastropub with a late-night crowd and a menu that leans fried, spicy, and beer-friendly. Best for casual grazing—wings, pancakes, and rice dishes—rather than delicate technique. The room is loud and social, built to keep groups fed while they drink.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean fried chicken wings, Kimchi cheese fried rice, Japchae
What makes it special: Korean pub food and soju culture in a true pocha mood.