Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Koreatown

Take31 is a late-night Korean spot in Koreatown where soju pitchers, cheesy fried chicken, and comforting stews keep tables busy well past midnight. Locals use it as a go-to after-hours hangout when they want real food, not just bar snacks, in a lively, tightly packed room.

Love Korean BBQ is a party-forward grill house where high-quality beef platters, soju cocktails, and loud music meet in a multi-level space on Fifth Avenue. It’s where big groups gather for celebratory dinners built around sizzling short ribs, pork belly, and generous banchan.

Musaek is a Korean seafood and cocktail bar where clarified drinks meet a short, shellfish-heavy menu. It’s more lounge than restaurant, used for pre-dinner bites or late-night oysters and crudo in a moody, design-forward room.

HOWOO is a dimly lit, design-forward Korean barbecue restaurant emphasizing premium beef sets and composed side dishes in a sleek Midtown space just east of Koreatown. It’s built for longer, sit-down dinners where the Duo Prime or Elite packages turn the table into a multi-course experience.