The Best Korean Food in New York City

"The best Korean restaurants throughout New York City are a mix of old and new: Korean-American mainstays that have been barbecuing meats or slinging bowls of soups for decades, as well as imports of hot spots straight from Korea, plus modern restaurants serving innovative riffs on classic Korean fare. As a Korean American who grew up eating my mom's home cooking and visiting Seoul every summer,"

"Thankfully, with the rising popularity of Korean food, culture, and drinking, there's an ever-growing list of spots to check out. Confused on where to start? Let me be your guide-I literally wrote the book on how to eat and drink like a Korean with my new cookbook, Soju Party, and run Orion Bar, a Korean American spot in Bushwick that's equal parts K-town boozer and American dive bar."

New York City's Korean restaurant scene mixes long-established Korean-American eateries, direct imports from Korea, and modern restaurants reinventing traditional dishes. Offerings span barbecue, spicy stews, hearty soups, and drinking-focused plates designed for social gatherings. Neighborhood hubs include Manhattan's Koreatown on 32nd Street, Flushing for old-school venues, and Brooklyn for comfort food. Tal Bistro on Korea Way emphasizes pub-style pairings such as makgeolli with kimchi pancakes, beopju with acorn jelly salads, and soju with spicy stir-fried pork and kimchi, featuring a house sweet potato makgeolli. The growing popularity of Korean food and drinking culture continues to expand options across the city.

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