Best Happy Hour Korean Restaurants in New York
12 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dokebi Bar & Grill
Long-running Korean BBQ bar blending grills, tacos, and cocktails.
Notable Picks
8.7
Dokebi Bar & Grill has been serving Korean BBQ, soju cocktails, and late-night plates on Grand Street since 2005, making it a longtime Williamsburg standby. Locals use it for grill-your-own dinners, wings, and Korean tacos in a loud, energetic room that feels as much bar as restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kalbi BBQ short ribs, Soy garlic Korean fried chicken wings, Bibimbap with multigrain rice
What Makes it Special: Long-running Korean BBQ bar blending grills, tacos, and cocktails.
8.4
A lively Korean-fusion tapas room where the win is ordering a tight mix of crisp, saucy, and carby small plates that feel built for sharing. Expect a loud, dimly lit vibe and a menu that’s more playful than traditional—great for groups who want to try a lot without committing to a single main.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kimchi paella, Bulgogi-style small plates, Truffle mac-and-cheese bites
What Makes it Special: Korean-leaning tapas that rewards smart, shareable ordering.
#3
East Hae
8.3
Korean gastropub and rooftop above N 6th Street where grilled seafood, kalbi, and bar snacks meet strong cocktails and Williamsburg skyline views. Diners come for sharing plates, happy hour, and a lively, late-night crowd in a two-level space that feels more like a bar-with-serious-food than a traditional restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chargrilled oysters with garlic miso butter, Korean fried chicken wings with gochujang glaze, Bulgogi ssaam platter
What Makes it Special: Korean gastropub and rooftop with wood-fired plates and strong cocktails.
#4
Gurumé
8.3
A Hell’s Kitchen Korean tapas bar from Chef Joon Ryu that leans into playful anju-style small plates with a cocktail-forward energy. The menu reads like a late-night Seoul snack crawl—crispy, saucy, and built for sharing—while still keeping execution tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Berkshire kimchi fried rice, Bossam with pork & radish, Korean fried chicken wings
What Makes it Special: Korean anju reimagined as chef-driven tapas with serious cocktails.
8.3
A Korean-American gastropub where bar energy and comfort-forward hits drive the experience more than traditional formality. It shines when you lean into the signature “Korean-meets-NYC” staples and treat it like a high-flavor hang—music up, drinks flowing, and a few must-order plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Legendary Cheeseburger, Chopped-cheese rice cakes, Honey-butter tater tots
What Makes it Special: Korean-American pocha energy anchored by signature comfort hits.
8.1
Opened in 2024 behind the long-running Fillmore Deli, Fillmore Backroom operates as a K-pub-style bar serving Korean fried chicken, seafood pancakes, and deli-inspired plates alongside soju and sake-forward cocktails. The room mixes rock-and-roll memorabilia with low lighting, making it feel more like a neighborhood bar than a formal restaurant. It works best for small groups who want to graze on shared plates while drinking rather than sit through a structured meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean fried chicken wings, Seafood pancake, Wasabi burger with fries
What Makes it Special: Backroom K-pub inside a classic deli serving Korean fried chicken, soju cocktails, and late-night snacks.
#7
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.
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A lively, modern Korean tavern pairing crowd-pleasing classics with a polished bar program. The upstairs BBQ room and downstairs small plates make it easy to tailor the night from quick bites to full feast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Stone bowl bibimbap, Spicy pork ssam, Braised octopus with gochujang
What Makes it Special: A two-level Korean tavern with optional tabletop BBQ.
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.
#10
Mad For Chicken
7.9
A Korean fried-chicken-and-drinks spot on Austin Street that works best as a wings-first hangout rather than a deep menu exploration. Keep the order tight—one signature wing sauce, one crisp side, and one rice/noodle anchor—so everything stays punchy instead of scattered.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soy garlic wings, Spicy wings, Kimchi fried rice
What Makes it Special: Sauce-forward Korean fried chicken with bar energy for groups.
7.8
A wine-and-soju bar that filters Korean comfort through a party-friendly, snackable menu—more start-the-night energy than full dinner destination. The food hits best when you order one hearty anchor plus a couple of lighter bites, then let the bottle selection carry the rest of the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bo ssam-style pork, Bibimbap, Chicken katsu
What Makes it Special: Korean bar food built around wine-and-soju nights.
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.