Such a great experience! Delicious Korean food, my friends and I really enjoyed the food and ambience we loved every bit of it and ate it all out. read more

Great local spot for Korean food - excellent service. Their lunch special or combo was a great value for the money. Plenty of seating and space and a long bar. Ambience is social.. read more

Barn Joo - Amazing lunch combo! - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I reserved a table for my partner and me to celebrate my partner's graduation from med school. Our host was very nice to congratulate us on our arrival. And little did we know that parties who reserved could spin a prize wheel! (We won a jar of pickles!) Food here was good! We shared a galbi jim and fisherman's stew. I wish the menu were updated, so that we weren't misled about the type of noodles that were included with the stew. (Menu mentioned knife-cut noodles, but we ended up with instant ramen.) Regardless, we thought the food tasted delicious! read more

Barn Joo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped in during a downpour for a quick happy hour drink, and it felt like we had the place almost to ourselves. Quiet, relaxed, and a nice break from the chaos outside. Their happy hour is definitely worth checking out--solid deals on both drinks and food. I ordered the baked dragon roll with a pint of Sapporo, and the combo really hit the spot. The roll was warm, flavorful, and nicely balanced, while the beer was crisp and refreshing. Service was friendly, but a bit slow to start. It took some time to flag someone down to place an order, though once we did, everything came out quickly. One odd moment--someone at the table next to us actually left without paying because no one checked on them for a while, which says a lot about the pacing. Overall, I'd still come back for happy hour if I'm in the area--great value, good food, just be ready to wave someone over. read more

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Overall, the food and service were solid. The ambiance is a fairly dim-lit space, great for conversations and group gatherings. The food was pretty tasty. The beef combo is good enough for 3 people, we had 4 so we ordered a few apps as well. The only problem I had was with the price. For how much you're paying, all the portions are tiny. They taste great, but that doesn't necessarily make up for the high cost to me. I would potentially come back again, but would only recommend for rare occasions or if you're not paying (like a corporate event or something) read more

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Been visiting Barn Joo since 2018 and has always been my favorite spot. The food here is absolutely excellent, flavorful, fresh, and perfectly prepared. Every dish we tried hit the mark. The wings (which my friends had ordered) according to them they were juicy, crispy, and coated in just the right amount of sauce. The shrimp tempura were plump with a great texture, and the Kimchi Creamy Shrimp were incredibly fresh and tasted so, so good. Service was top-tier. The atmosphere was lively with great music, friendly servers, and an overall warm, welcoming vibe. Dining here genuinely felt like being "up the hill" everything was a step above the rest. Highly recommend both the food and the service can't wait to come back! read more

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Visited this before a concert and were able to get in and out fairly quickly. (30 min) We got the Tteok and Cheese, which is almos like a corn chowder. Like an amazing corn chowder. I could drink it! The shrimp was a little salty but still decent. There were 10 pieces of shrimp, along with nice sauces and a really good corn side. We won the jar of kimchi from their prize wheel and it was great too read more

Barn Joo - Tteok & Cheese - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We went to Barn Joo for lunch, and both the food and the service were exceptional. The server discovered that my oldest daughter was celebrating her birthday that day and that we were visiting from out of town. He took the initiative to bring her a dessert and sang "Happy Birthday" to her along with his coworkers. I loved that little detail; it was unexpected and truly made her day. She felt so special! (And yes, the food was AMAZING!) read more

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This is a very cute restaurant right by Union Square Park. Very innovative dedighnnindide. Came for lunch two weeks ago. We felt that the good was overpriced, the wait staff very friendly and helpful. The fried wontons were 3 small dumplings for $15, also had the sushi roll and the soup lunch platter which was $30 I think is more a spot for rich students to drink and have fun in a welcoming atmosphere, if you just want a good lunch there are Much better options. read more

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The service was great :) everyone was friendly and attentive, which I really appreciated. The food, however, was just okay. The Korean fried chicken wings were overly breaded, and I've had much better KFC elsewhere. The Tiger Roll was just another fried item without much flavor, and the hibiscus lemonade tasted more like regular lemonade with a splash of grenadine... not what I expected. On the bright side, the truffle fries were really good !! They were fresh, crispy, and the side dips were tasty! Unfortunately, the chicken tacos were a total miss for me. Overall, happy hour prices are great, but the food itself isn't really something I'd come back for. read more

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Happy hour 3-5pm at this location, great service and food. Lots of small plates and shareable options, definitely want to come back for kbbq read more

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SO YUMMY MY FAVORITE KIMCHI CREAMY UDON IVE EVER HAD. Way better than izakaya mew from what I remember. First thing I ever had in NYC Dishes were presented so beautifully. Service was good. Inside restaurant was good. Tbh everything was pretty good. Every th ing else we got was also decent. Pork bulgogi was flavorful and decent portions. The sashimi bibimbap was probably the worst of the bunch but still good. read more

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This restaurant has been my go-to place for so long. It never fails. Oysters are amazing. Seafood Paella is good in its way but Korea fusion. Service is always great. read more

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Me and friend came here after another bar. Should have come here first. We decided to seat at the bar for a quick one. Caz was our bartender and he was great. Awesome sense of humor and has a good pouring hand! Lol It was late so we just ordered some tapas. We got the popcorn chicken and the spicy bulgogi. Both were so delicious and flavorful. It has confirmed I will be back for a full dinner. This was a great spot A+ I do recommend. read more

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I didn't expect their pork bulgogi tacos to be good. But they were great?! I wish the tacos had corn tortillas, but the pork itself really had the right cut and chew, which was fantastic. Servers were super friendly and I didn't feel uncomfortable as a solo diner. Great place to grab a bite! read more

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Good location, large space with bbq tables upstairs. Our party of 5 spun the wheel and got a free order of truffle fries! Thanks! Cute way to welcome people in! We sat upstairs and ordered drinks. They took a while. The service was ok- she was trying but they were busy. We were there for the food. Which was pretty great. We did a beef and a pork assorted combo. The kalbi was the favorite however all cuts were tasty and easy to cook. They serve it correctly with ssamyang and lettuce leaves. The corn cheese was delish and the egg souffle was solid. Banchans were nice. Will be back and highly recommend for a large group ready to start a fun night out with Soju! read more

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Food was good! Uni bibimbop was fresh and had amazing flavors. I shared this meal among 3 people (who weren't super hungry), and we were satisfied at the end. The fried chicken was very crispy and flavored well but didn't have a lot of meat on the bone. Sizzling bibimbop is the classic option and just as good as you would expect bulgogi bibimbop to be. Ambience was cozy and clean. Service was a little slow, but staff was very attentive and friendly. read more

Barn Joo - Soy garlic fried chicken, uni bibimbop, sizzling bibimbop with bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Having tried their other branch on 35th street before, I wanted to come back to this location to try out some other items on their menu. We ordered the tteok & cheese and Fisherman's soup. Tteok & cheese (4/5): great flavor and the tteok was nicely chewy. It also comes with a few slices of bread that you can use to dip into the cheese afterwards. Fisherman's soup (5/5): features a variety of seafood simmered in beef broth with thin cut noodles. Flavor is on point and there's a good amount of seafood. There's plenty of seating inside, but I'd still recommend making a reservation if you are planning on coming here on busy nights as the place can get filled quickly. read more

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The beef bibimbap bowl was a lil dry unless you use the sauce but its a lil too spicy for me. The soondubu soup though was amazing, average price and good spice and good amount of toppings. The truffle fries were pretty good too just a smaller portion than expected for the price but if you make reservations you can spin the wheel for a free prize and we got beer but waiter nice enough to help us to converted it into fries which was a nice surprise! Overall good experience read more

Barn Joo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The food is always so good. With great friendly service. All in a hipster cool vibe. I definitely recommend coming here for lunch and the Suchi burrito ($28) ! Follow me for more incredible food experiences insta : @noodlesoupr read more

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Unbelievable deal for lunch! I got the sushi lunch special- it came with 5 open faced rolls, tempura, broth, and a salad. Everything was delicious and I am still in awe of how much good food you can get for only $25! Will definitely be back! Service was quick and attentive. Definitely recommend read more

Barn Joo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Super cute k bbq place in union square. Went during the holidays and it was completely decked out with holiday decor. If you book a reservation in advance, they let you spin a wheel to win a prize. I absolutely loved the japchae and seasonal drinks. Would go back again. read more

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I'd been to Barn Joo a few times before and in different locations. They have solid food and drinks, but service was slow and orders were wrong this time for my birthday reservation. I chose them because they can accommodate large groups. I had 11 people. The servers were nice, but once we got our first round of food and drinks, we didn't see them for a long time. We ordered more and had to grab them to check on it. My friends observed they may have been understaffed on this Friday night. We got soup without bowls. My friends asked for them and never got them. Also I brought my own cake and cut it myself for the group of 11. They added $25. This seems like a ridiculous number to just get the plates and utensils passed to me. Some positives - the food and drinks were good. They had some of promos, like giving a free shot if you follow their new IG. read more

Barn Joo - Pork Bellybelly - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty good! Walked in here randomly on Halloween and was surprised by how delicious the food and drinks were definitely would come back!

Absolutely amazing food and service! The food was so good and our server could not have been kinder. We went for an early lunch on a Saturday and it was not too busy. Beautiful inside and very welcoming. Our server gave us a round of soju after the meal and let us know where to find it. Drinks are also so good. read more

Barn Joo - Beef Bulgogi Dinner - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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A lively (and surprisingly large) spot tucked right into Union Square area -- they serve up great Korean bar food. Most things are either fried or cheesy, so would make note if that's not what you're in the mood for. The Tofu and Mac and Cheese were delicious, Seafood Udon was alright. Pro tip: make a reservation so you can spin the wheel for a prize. We won a free beer! read more

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If I could give the uni bibimbap 15/10 I would. Not only was the food top notch, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming even as a solo guest. Would be a perfect place for date or a group too. The intimate conversations and stellar food makes this place a literal "must go read more

Barn Joo - Iykyk - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Big bar/restaurant in the heart of Union Square. It's a good place to meet people for drinks and snacks - Happy Hour is from 4-7 I believe. Lunch deals are good value, the portions are huge. They have two sorts - one that's more Americanized with burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, etc, and the other that's more of a Korean lunch set. The food is excellent but less authentic than in Korea Town and I think it's a good introduction to the flavors of Korean cuisine. The servers are friendly, and the decor is nice. However, they still have plexiglass dividers between tables that they installed post-pandemic, which I don't mind, but it is a bit odd. It is a good spot if you find yourself in Union Square, great for larger groups and there's also a Korean BBQ setup upstairs which I haven't tried yet. read more

Barn Joo - Set lunches. Korean Army Stew and Sushi Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Everything was better than anticipated! Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings- Perfectly crispy texture, sweet, and not too spicy. Bulgogi Tacos- These were so delicious, we ended up ordering another! Crispy Fish Steamed Buns- Pretty good. Fries- We asked for regular fries instead of truffle. They were nice and chunky. Great quality. Homemade Kimchi- Tasty, tangy, and slightly spicy. Homemade Pickles- Sweet and refeshing. Last time, I got the Seafood Paella, which was phenomenal. read more

Barn Joo - Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings, Fries, Homemade Pickles, Homemade Kimchi, Bulgogi Tacos, and Crispy Fish Steamed Buns - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Oh wow !!!! What a wonderful experience. Everything was amazing ... I could eat the shrimp appetizer over and over again! read more

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I came here on a Thursday night when the place wasn't that busy. We were sat quickly and about 10-15 mins later a server came over. That was a little long for the emptiness of the restaurant. We already knew what we wanted because of the wait time so we put the orders in right away. 1 sweetened iced tea, soy garlic chicken wings to share and the Kimchi creamy shrimp each. A busser dropped off the tea and left and as soon as my friend tasted it, she said something was off. I tried it and it was pretty bad. It tasted like dirty mop water. The server was no where to be found. After another 10 minutes, a busser dropped of the wings and I told him about the tea. He said he'd he the server, server never came. We enjoyed the wings. They were so delicious with a nice crunch. A good ratio of flats to drums. I dont prefer either but my friend does so she got enough of what she wanted. 10 minutes later, the food came. The Creamy shrimp dish is made with udon, shrimp, kimchi, bechamel, mushroom heavy cream, baby octopus, clams, calamari, crab meat, sweet potato crunch, crostini, fish roe. I asked for no kimchi. The dish was delicious. This was the second time I had it and purposefully came back for it. It was creamy, savory, with a little kick. The only issues were that it could have done without the sweet potato crunch, there were way too many mushrooms, and the crab meat was fake and mushy which wasnt good. I loved the upon noodles, the shrimp, clams, calamari, and fish roe. I love the pop of the fish room and dug throughout the noodles to find every ball. Back to the server, he still never came back. He didn't check on us at any point after the food was served. It wasnt until we were practically done with our entrees that he popped up. We told him about the iced tea and offered to replace it but we declined. It would probably taste the exact same. We asked for Togo boxes and in that same breath, he gave us the check. So the whole time he never came over but was ready to drop that bill. A busser came over and delivered the boxes and then we waited another 10 minutes become we flagged a different busses to get our server so we could pay and leave. Overall, the food is really good but the service could use some work. read more

Barn Joo - Kimchi Creamy Shrimp - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The Beeline cocktail was surprisingly good for a flower-flavored drink. The lavender taste was very subtle, and the flavor tasted familiar and comforting in a way I couldn't place. I didn't taste the alcohol, and I loved the presentation of the lavender sitting on top of the ice. Although I'm not a big oyster person typically, I liked the variety of different sauces. Without eating dinner, I surprisingly got full off of the shared appetizers. The Popcorn Chicken was addictive. It had a kick, and the peanuts paired perfectly with it. The dish reminded me of those packaged spicy peanut snacks. I just wished the portions were largerp to account for the price. I also tried the Truffle Fries and Tteok & Cheese. The fries were crispy and addictive. The Tteok & Cheese tasted like corn cheese with nibs of al dente rice cake. The staff was very friendly upon being greeted at the front for seating and while we were being served. The location is large with seating available for our group of 5. It was nice having a table farther in the back, away from other groups so we could hear each other talk. read more

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Great meal with friends. The tiger roll had my buddy Greg salivating all over the table. His girlfriend had to call the police.

I came here for dinner on a weekend. We ate at the regular tables; not the BBQ. The service was good, and the appetizers were great, but the bibimbap was just okay and overpriced. read more

Food was mediocre. I been there a couple years back and wanted to give this spot another try but same overall opinion. We tried the army stew, bulgogi rice cake, popcorn chicken, & kimchi udon. Everything but the udon was mid. The food didn't look nor tasted that appealing. Service was slow and took us ~20mins to get our check. read more

Nice restaurant that's not overrun and you can get a table. My highlights were the fried asparagus and the popcorn chicken. Fun fact: When you reserve a table ahead of time they let you spin a wheel and you get one item for free, like a glass of wine. read more

Barn Joo - Especially the Fried Asparagus were amazing. The Popcorn Chicken and Tacos were also good. - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Such a fun dinner spot. The happy hour menu is great and we enjoyed trying different bites including the sushi roll, oysters, bulgogi tacos, and Korean fried chicken wings. Cocktails were on point too. George was an amazing server. When I first arrived, he had me spin the prize wheel because I had a reservation. I won $10 off my check! The restaurant is wheelchair accessible on the first floor (including restroom) and they have lots of fun Halloween decorations up. unfortunately the second floor where the BBQ tables are is not accessible. We opted for the outdoor patio overlooking Union Square, which was buzzing. Only small thing was that I wish they didn't play the music so loud but oh well. read more

I had just finished attending a conference and was finally free to hang out with one of my best friends who lives in the city. She recommended this place for the good vibes and the good drinks. Our bartender recommended I get the Rose Queen because I asked for something sweet. I loved that the rosemary was torched and still lit when it was served to me. I come from a family of people who love rosemary. My drink was delicious and it was a nice start to great evening. read more

Barn Joo - Rose Queen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Exceptional service and delicious food! The waiters came by our table quite often to ask if we needed anything, and to make sure we were doing all right. The creamy shrimp udon was definitely my favorite dish. Their kimchi was also really good, not bitter like some places. I also got a matcha drink that wasn't on their menu. It was $18 and there was barely any liquid in it (the ice cub was huge and the cup was filled less than half way). Overall great meal but a little pricey. read more

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Excellent for Korean BBQ, with the BBQ wisely located on the top floor so the rest of the restaurant doesn't smell. And the food is excellent, although like everything in New York, it's not cheap. Vibe is fun and full of medium wood tones under deliberately ambient lighting - not too bright, not too dark, with plenty of light over the grill. Service is solid, and overall it is easy to recommend if you have the budget. read more