Best Trendy Korean Restaurants in Williamsburg
4 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.
#2
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.
8.1
Two-story Asian fusion izakaya where Korean flavors show up in dishes like Korean fried cauliflower alongside dumplings and brunch plates. Locals use it for brunch, cocktails, and casual dates in a space with a rooftop-style patio and photogenic plating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean Fried Cauliflower, Black Sesame French Toast, Chicken Dumplings
What Makes it Special: Asian fusion izakaya with standout Korean-influenced brunch and bar snacks.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Namdo is a newer Williamsburg Korean restaurant inspired by the dishes of Korea’s southern Jeollanam-do region, serving stews, platters, and fried chicken in a modern space. It leans more toward sit-down meals and drinks than quick takeout, with shareable plates designed for small groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soondubu with rice, Potato pancake (gamjajeon), Pa-dak scallion fried chicken
What Makes it Special: Jeollanam-do-inspired menu with stews, chicken, and strong drinks.