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Best Korean Restaurants in Gramercy & Flatiron (10010)

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Cote Korean Steakhouse
Michelin-level Korean BBQ with steakhouse-grade cuts and pacing.

Essential Picks

$$$$ Flatiron
A Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse that marries Korean BBQ ritual with serious steakhouse precision—immaculate cuts, tableside pacing, and a polished, high-energy room. It’s at its best when you commit to a curated set and let the staff drive the arc from banchan into the beef.
Must-Try Dishes: Butcher’s Feast, Korean BBQ bacon (thick-cut pork belly), Dry-aged ribeye (seasonal selection)
What makes it special: Michelin-level Korean BBQ with steakhouse-grade cuts and pacing.

Notable Picks

8.8
$$$$ Flatiron District
A wood-fired, modern Korean prix-fixe that layers Korean flavors with fine-dining control—clean smoke, tight seasoning, and composed plating. The best meals feel like a guided progression: snacks, a focused run of mains, then a calm finish without over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes: Prix-fixe tasting menu (wood-fired courses), Gim bugak with caviar (seasonal), Smoked or crudo-style fish course (seasonal)
What makes it special: A wood-fired Korean prix-fixe with Michelin-level focus and restraint.
8.2
$$$$ Flatiron
A Flatiron Korean comfort-and-BBQ spot that’s strongest when you order like a balanced table: one grill item, one stew, and a rice anchor. It’s reliable for groups who want classic Korean flavors without the ceremony or price point of the high-end rooms.
Must-Try Dishes: Korean BBQ set (mixed meats), Soon dubu (soft tofu stew), Kimchi fried rice
What makes it special: Classic Korean BBQ-and-stew comfort in a flexible, group-friendly format.
8.1
$$ Flatiron
A buzzy, Michelin-recognized Korean fried chicken room built around a shareable chicken-and-sides experience with upscale touches. It’s best when you treat it like a structured fried-chicken dinner—pick your chicken format, add one or two sides for contrast, and don’t over-stack extras.
Must-Try Dishes: Korean fried chicken (signature service), Caviar-topped nuggets (if available), Seasonal sides (pick one)
What makes it special: A Michelin-recognized Korean fried chicken experience designed for sharing.

Worthy Picks

7.7
$ Flatiron District
A deli-hidden Korean takeout counter that delivers best as a quick-hit utility: kimbap, soups, and simple comfort plates built for speed. The move is to order one hearty soup or stew plus a kimbap roll and treat it like a no-frills repeatable lunch stop.
Must-Try Dishes: Bulgogi kimbap, Soon dubu jigae (soft tofu stew), Yuk gae jang (spicy beef soup)
What makes it special: Deli-hidden Korean comfort takeout with strong soups and kimbap.