My Guide to Koreatown in New York City

Food & Restaurants - Shopping - Things to Do

Koreatown in New York City might be small in size, but it’s packed with great food and fun things to do. Centered around 32nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue, K-Town is where I go for sizzling Korean barbecue, cozy dessert cafés, and some of the best skincare shopping outside of Seoul. In this guide, I’ve put together my favorite spots to eat, shop, and hang out, whether you’re craving kimchi jjigae at 2am, hunting for K-beauty essentials, or just in the mood for something different.

Guide to Koreatown New York City

NYC: My Guide to Shopping in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Koreatown in New York is small, but there is a lot happening on those few blocks around West 32nd Street. Most people come for the food, but the area is …
A Beginner’s Guide to Korean BBQ – The Meat, The Wraps, The Magic

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

If you haven’t tried Korean barbecue (KBBQ), now’s the time. It’s one of the most fun and satisfying ways to eat out. You sit at a table with a grill …
New York City: My favorite Korean Restaurants 2025

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Korean food has been trending in NYC for quite a while, but which restaurants are the best? With so many choices, where do you start? I have asked my friend …
NYC: Things to do in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Koreatown, or K-Town, is a fun neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan. The area is smaller than Chinatown, but the selection of stores and restaurants is sufficient to get that real Korean …

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New York City: Sweet Graffiti – a dessert shop in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Sweet Graffiti opened earlier this year and quickly turned into one of those spots everyone seems to be talking about, especially after their Dubai Chocolate Bar went viral. The dessert …
(Closed) New York City: Rib No. 7 – Korean BBQ and After BBQ Fried Rice

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Rib no. 7 is now permanently closed and a new restaurant claaed JuDam is opening. It was Friday night in New York City, and we didn’t have a reservation. I …
NYC: Dookki – A new Tteokkbokki spot in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I love tteokbokki, so when I was invited to check out Dookki’s new spot in Koreatown, of course I said yes. Dookki is a Korean chain specializing in tteokbokki, those …
New York City: Cod Roe Soondubu at DubuHaus

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I had originally planned to have dinner at Hangawi, but it was restaurant week, and we hadn’t made a reservation. The staff told us the wait would be …
New York City: Back at Atoboy – Still Good, Just Not as Great as It Used to Be

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I stopped by Atoboy, which has been one of my longtime NYC favorites, though it had been quite some time since my last visit. Back then, it felt …
New York City: Luka’s Joy – New Slider Shop in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Right in the heart of Koreatown, inside the bustling Food Gallery 32, you’ll find Luka’s Joy, a brand-new slider shop with big plans. Food Gallery 32 is a lively Korean …
New York City: Woorijip – Korean grab-and-go comfort food

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Woorijip is a Korean food spot located on 32nd street, right in the heart of Koreatown. It’s a great place for grab-and-go Korean comfort food with shelves filled with pre-packed …
NYC: Ginseng Chicken and Rice Cake Soup – Home delivery from Miss Korea

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I were both feeling a little under the weather, so I started browsing for some comforting stew or soup options for home delivery. After having tofu stew at …
NYC: Seoul Bap – Korean food with a NYC twist

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to Seoul Bap for this blog post. While the food was complimentary, all opinions expressed are my own and reflect my honest experience. …
NYC: Cocktails at Osamil

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

After our dinner at Take 31, Tina and I went to Osamil for a drink to round off the evening in style. Osamil is a Korean Gastropub known for modern …
NYC: Soon Tofu at BCD Tofu House in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

On a cold day, there’s nothing more comforting than a piping hot bowl of tofu stew, and BCD Tofu House in Koreatown is a great place to get your tofu …
Nubiani – A great new KBBQ spot in New York City

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Located in the heart of NYC, Nubiani is making waves in the Korean BBQ scene. April had been there before, and she was eager to show me this place, which …

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NYC: Budae Jjigae for lunch at Her Name is Han

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The other day, I met with April for lunch at Her Name is Han, which is one of April’s favorite places for authentic Korean food in the city. For lunch, …
NYC: Dinner at Take 31 in K-Town

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The other day, Tina and I went for a spontaneous dinner in the city. People have really started going out again post pandemic, and it is difficult to get a …
NYC: Bibimbap Lunch at Her Name is Han

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

After getting my lashes done at Ebenezer, I went for lunch at Her Name is Han, which is a popular Korean restaurant in Koreatown. There was a 30-minute wait, so …
New York City: The Kunjip in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I’m in New York now, and it feels great to be back in my favorite city. Since I was here the last time, they’ve installed these ESTA- machines in the …
NYC: Miss Korea – Introducing Rikke to Korean food

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Among my friends, Rikke is the one who is most skeptical about foreign food. In addition to that, she doesn’t eat fish, lamb and lots of other stuff, which poses …

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