Best Korean Restaurants in Murray Hill
3 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.
Worthy Picks
#2
Kjun
7.9
Kjun is a small, reservation-driven spot in Murray Hill where chef Jae Jung fuses Korean flavors with Cajun and Creole cooking. Gumbo, fried chicken, and kimchi-driven plates show up with both Southern and Seoul accents.
Must-Try Dishes:
KJUN fried chicken with gochujang hot honey, Chicken-and-andouille or seafood gumbo, Gluten-free kimchi jambalaya
What makes it special: Korean-Cajun cooking from a fine-dining-trained chef in a tiny dining room.
#3
ONGI
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A fast-casual Korean bowl shop near Grand Central, Ongi focuses on build-your-own rice and noodle bowls with grilled proteins, banchan-style toppings, and house sauces. It works best as a quick, customizable lunch or early dinner stop where you keep the order tight and let the protein and sauce combination do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef bulgogi bowl, Korean BBQ salmon bowl, Korean fried chicken nuggets
What makes it special: Counter-service Korean bowls with premium rice, grilled proteins, and a wide sauce bar built for fast Midtown meals.