Best Fine Dining Korean Restaurants in New York
17 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Atomix
Two-Michelin-star Korean tasting menu that leads the city’s fine dining conversation.
Essential Picks
#1
Atomix
9.3
Atomix is a counter-style Korean fine dining restaurant in NoMad serving a tightly choreographed multi-course tasting menu that reimagines classic flavors through modern technique. Reservations are hard to land, but the experience—down to the course cards and ceramics—feels like a full immersion in next-generation Korean cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tteok-galbi with chocolate and chopi, Halibut with sea urchin rice porridge, Ganjang gejang marinated raw crab
What Makes it Special: Two-Michelin-star Korean tasting menu that leads the city’s fine dining conversation.
#2
Meju
9.2
A chef’s-counter tasting menu centered on Korean fermentation and aged jangs, with a calm, minimalist pacing that lets the flavors build quietly over time. This is best approached like a set experience—show up curious, commit to the progression, and let the sauces and preserved ingredients do the storytelling.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fermentation-driven tasting menu progression, House-aged jang courses (doenjang/gochujang variations), Finale rice + kimchi course
What Makes it Special: A fermentation-first Korean tasting counter built around house-aged sauces.
9.1
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Birthday & Celebration Central
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.
#4
Kochi
9.1
Chef Sungchul Shim’s one-Michelin-star tasting counter turns Korean skewers into a refined, tightly choreographed progression. The courses move from delicate to smoky and rich, with technique and seasoning that stay unmistakably Korean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal grilled skewer progression, Steelhead trout hwe course, Scorched rice custard dessert
What Makes it Special: A Michelin-starred Korean tasting menu built around skewers.
#5
bōm
9
An intimate chef‑counter tasting experience from the team behind Oiji Mi, centered on dry‑aged wagyu grilled tableside and luxurious seasonal ingredients. The dramatic marble counter and open‑kitchen lighting make it a top pick for immersive, upscale Korean dining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry‑aged wagyu ribeye, King crab course, Uni & caviar appetizer
What Makes it Special: Chef‑counter wagyu grill tasting menu rarely matched in NYC Korean scene.
9
Refined Korean‑style noodles and inventive small plates in a stylish West Village space — a Michelin‑starred reimagining of Korean comfort food. The toro ssam bap and handmade ramyun attract a loyal following for their bold technique and flavor. Perfect for a date night or special dinner out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toro Ssam Bap, Gochu Ramyun, JeJu Fried Chicken
What Makes it Special: Michelin‑starred Korean noodle‑bar fusing tradition and high‑end technique
#7
Jungsik
9
Jungsik offers a fine-dining experience that reimagines traditional Korean flavors with contemporary flair. Known for its Michelin recognition, the restaurant is a destination for those looking for innovative, upscale Korean cuisine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hwae, Bulgogi Buns, Soybean Jelly
What Makes it Special: Michelin-starred reimagining of Korean cuisine with a modern twist.
#8
Oiji Mi
9
A refined contemporary Korean dining experience offering inventive tasting‑menu dishes that balance traditional flavors with modern technique. Diners return for standout preparations like lobster ramyun and the signature Oiji bowl, and the polished setting suits special occasions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oiji bowl (sea urchin & prawn), Chili lobster ramyun, Cheese‑stuffed chapssal donut dessert
What Makes it Special: Sophisticated tasting‑menu that reinterprets Korean flavors with refined technique.
Notable Picks
#9
Joo Ok
8.9
A two-star Korean tasting menu transplanted from Seoul, delivering fine-dining technique through a distinctly Korean lens. The experience is formal but welcoming, with courses that move from delicate banchan-style flavors to deeper, fermented intensity. Perfect for milestone dinners where you want culinary theater without gimmick.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal Korean tasting menu, Signature hanwoo-inspired beef course, Refined jjigae or broth course (seasonal)
What Makes it Special: Two-star Korean tasting rooted in Seoul fine-dining tradition.
#10
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.
#11
Jua
8.8
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.
#12
Mari
8.8
A one-Michelin-star handroll omakase where Chef Sungchul Shim reframes temaki through a Korean lens. The pacing is elegant but approachable, with top-tier seafood and banchan-style interludes that make it feel like a full Korean tasting journey.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal handroll tasting, Cured mackerel roll, Final banchan & seafood course
What Makes it Special: Michelin-starred Korean handroll omakase unlike anything else nearby.
#13
Nōksu
8.8
A 15-seat, one-Michelin-star tasting counter hidden inside the 32nd Street subway entrance, offering an intimate, high-precision Korean-leaning seafood menu. The pacing is tight and theatrical without feeling gimmicky, and the cooking shows serious technique in every course.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef's tasting menu, Truffle bao bun, Uni beignet
What Makes it Special: A Michelin-starred subway-hidden counter with a focused, modern Korean tasting menu.
#14
Raon
8.8
Raon is a serene counter-style Korean fine-dining restaurant where each course in the tasting menu is built around a different kimchi. Chef Soogil Lim’s French-inflected technique, meticulous plating, and thoughtful pairings make it one of the city’s more distinctive modern Korean experiences.
Must-Try Dishes:
Foie gras mandu in duck broth, Uni and caviar tofu with gamtae, King crab with oi kimchi salad
What Makes it Special: A kimchi-centered tasting menu that treats fermentation with wine-pairing seriousness.
#15
Soogil
8.8
A snug tasting-menu counter that fuses French precision with Korean soul. Courses layer delicate sauces, charcoal notes, and careful fermentation, delivering a high-impact meal in a low-key room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi glass noodles, Chef’s seasonal tasting menu, Kimchi-accented seafood course
What Makes it Special: A true chef-driven Korean–French tasting in a tiny East Village room.
#16
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.
#17
Atti
8.1
Atti is an upscale Korean BBQ restaurant just off Fulton Mall, built around chef-selected han-sang sets of grilled meats and an extensive list of Korean spirits. It’s pricier than nearby options but draws diners who want polished service, sleek interiors, and tableside grilling without crossing the river to Koreatown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Atti Han-Sang BBQ Set, Butter Roasted Giant Cuttlefish, Grilled Giant Yellow Croaker
What Makes it Special: High-end Korean BBQ with polished design and chef-curated meat sets.