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Gaonnuri

3.8 (1.1k reviews)
Ultra High-EndKorean, Barbeque, Cocktail Bars
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Classy
Upscale
Good for groups

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Elizabeth R.

Celebratory dinner for my son's recent promotion so he picked Gaonnuri BBQ very high scale restaurant. My first impression the views were phenomenal -you could see the Empire State Building with its red white and blue lights. All the lights of the city was sooo cool to see. Immediately did not like our server very cold/ dry personality-you would think this is an upscale restaurant and automatically she would get a good tip. A smile goes a long way-so happy we were also being attended by Jonas (I think that was his name) so pleasant and friendly and was constantly checking on our meat that was on the grill cooking. You have two hours to enjoy the food and drinks -but again the original server was kinda rushed us while we were taking photos and told us to go to the next room to take pictures-rude. Mind you the couple next to us were still taking pictures and were not rushed out. I am not a big meat eater so the first appetizer were delicious-never had a meat tartare wow it was a beautiful bit for sure -their vegetables kimchi cabbage-spring salad with sweet yellow beets so refreshing I couldn't stop eating it. I also loved their fried oysters served on bites of potatoes. Our main meal was rice, calamari and shrimp (only problem here was served one small shrimp) . The soup was good . Finally desert mango-kiwi yogurt honey ice cream- very good and tasty. Is it worth the $$$$$-not really my cup of tea. But surely a bucket list put on just for the experience.

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Alexander R.

I have a hard time choosing from a menu and I love beef so I decided to try a good Omekase meal for my son's promotion celebration. Gaonnuri is a special place with great views of the city. We enjoyed some great meats and excellent service yesterday. We had the Omakase barbecue which includes 7 premium meats. My favorite was the 21 Day Dry-Aged Ribeye, but the A5 Japanese Wagyu Tenderloin was also absolutely divine. So tender it melted in your mouth. All of the additional sides were delicious including the various types of kimchee. They also served us a fried oyster that was so delicious I could have had a dozen of them. The place is expensive but I truly enjoyed the experience. I especially enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere that is manhattan with people all over the place pacing in every direction and enjoying life. I love NYC and all of its interesting people and places to visit. I thank my parents for raising me here and giving me the opportunity to live in the greatest city in the world.

Sabrina H.

This place has such great views and the servers were all very attentive. We were seated near a window and it was so cool to be able to see the NYC skyline for dinner. They asked us how we usually like our meat and we told them medium rare. Although the meat came out more well than medium rare, it was not a big deal. The food was great. Just a note - if you are coming with multiple people, everyone has to get the same combo set. We were interested in getting a premium set and a gaon set but they said everyone has to get the same set, so we ended up getting 2 premium sets, which came with the American Wagyu flatiron, 21 day dry aged prime ribeye, and marinated galbi.

Ashley W.

Came here to celebrate an anniversary! We made a reservation for when they opened (5pm) as we hoped to have a quieter setting. We also wished we could come another time so that we could actually see the sunset! I requested a window seat and we definitely got a great seat that we could see the city views. The service felt very attentive but also not too stuffy. We got the Gaon set with the braised black cod as an a la carte. We considered getting the omakase or the tasting menu but I have a shellfish allergy so I didn't think we could get the most out of the tasting menu. It was a good thing we didn't get the omakase because just the meat on the Gaon set was enough to make us feel super full and the meat was decent quality! Our waiter cooked the meat really well and my husband (who's Korean) even commented that the braised cod had an elevanted home cooked taste. He felt out of all the expensive places we ate in NYC that this was the most worth it for him. The cocktails were excellent (despite being $20+, classic NYC). Overall I think that this was a nice place for an occasion but it wouldn't be my go-to KBBQ spot!

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Sally A.

Came here for restaurant week. Got a great table with a great view. The options are great. The japchae with mushrooms was substantial, seasoned perfectly. And cooked perfectly. The tuna tartar was good... not great... for the entres we got the marinated galbi... out came with a bunch of banchan... all delicious. The meat melted in my mouth. It was so good. We also ordered the kimchi fried rice and upgraded it with rib eye... absolutely worth the extra $10... it was flavorful, the meat was cooked to perfection! The disappointment was the black sesame ice cream... it was simply not good... The cocktails are good, not exceptional.. It was the dessert and the cocktails that made them 4 stars rather than 5... You also had to ask for the restaurant week menu or they wouldn't give it to you upfront...

June-Young C.

We got the $95 set meal with extra galbi +$10 and a cake fee $30 total for a friend's birthday. The view here is amazing from the 39th floor. Lots of meat here. I think the Galbi is so tender and fatty and the portion is great. The appetizers were actually quite filling. Had to get the seafood pancakes to go since they were so thick. I wasn't so crazy about the potato and fried chicken that was like general gao style. The beef tartare is good. Very fresh. However, my friend told me hers came with dry ice, so maybe it's fancier on the a la carte menu. For dessert it's some ice cream, mini madelines, and raspberry. Somehow, the sauce made it taste like fruit loops. Service is great. They cook the meat for you and frequently refill the water. They didn't give any history on the meat, but we didn't mind. I guess it's a hidden gem, since you have to go to a special elevator to event get here.

Angela K.

Gaonnuri has lovely views of the city and decent BBQ but overall it's too pricey for the quality and is a little stuffy. If you're looking for Korean food and a more upscale ambiance then this might be the place for you. The food is decent but nothing mind blowing.

Bbq powder, truffle salt, sesame oil, wasabi, ssamjang
Eryana S.

If you're traveling from out of town, this review is for you. My friends and I had a reservation for 8:30pm to do the $195 omakase. The hor d'oeuvres consisted of a salad, 2 pieces of tteokbokki, and a pumpkin soup. A certain green from the salad made the salad taste like clay, the tteokbokki was very good, and the pumpkin soup had a sweet taste with a potatoey consistency. The wait for the meats took longer than expected, and they set out several different sauces to go along with the meats. I personally liked the truffle salt and the ssamjang the most. The flavor of the meats were very good and the person who was cooking our meats for us was excellent. He did a very well in asking about pacing and giving us his recommendations. We had a little break in between where they gave us a tuna amuse-bouche, that was delicious. The ambiance is very romantic with a lovely outlook of the city and there were plenty of businessmen and couples on dates. But our server was inattentive and unavailable. She wouldn't check on us often. Towards the end of the meal, which was around 10, we waited for 30 minutes just waiting for the check. I turned around and no one was left except for our table and another table that was seated after us. We had to call another server to pay, and then we had to wait even longer just waiting for someone to even pass by our table so we could leave. My friend asked at one point if we were supposed to pay in the front because no one was tending to us. By the time we had to leave we were frustrated, because for something that is more than $700 just for 3 people, the service needs to be better. And if it's due to the time of our reservation, then don't put out reservations so late to where you're closing and cannot attend to your customers. If it's because we were not obviously "rich looking", then don't open your restaurant to the general public. Food was good, but if service is gonna suck because of inattentiveness then the most I would have wanted to pay was $70. The experience was subpar to the amount you have to pay. If you eat Korean BBQ regularly, then this was not at all worth it. If you know what you're looking for, the price is not worth it. The food did make us full, but is it really worth $200+ dollars and feeling like a lesser person because there are more important things to attend to? If I could tell myself in the past to go somewhere else I would.

Brande Jane W.

Went for my birthday, first time trying KBBQ. The experience is unique. The staff is extremely attentive. The food is SO intriguing. So many flavors. Ambiance and mood lighting at night. We did the Omakase ($195 per person) which guaranteed us a window seat over looking the city. Pricey, but so worth it. We were so full. Will be returning.

Sarah T.

Went to Gaonnuri for restaurant week. It was great. didn't get a window seat but that's ok. We had the fried chicken and glass noodles for apps. both were very tasty. For the main we had the prime rib and braised cod. they were both just very good. not amazing. The vibe is cool. The waiters are very attentive. Noodle fell out of my plate. there he was with a napkin cleaning it up. lol

The view
Gina M.

Went here for a business meal. We ordered several appetizers and the premium meats. Unlike other Korean BbQ places waiters cook the meat for you at the table. The food was excellent. Especially the bbenbop. They have a huge wine and liquor selection. Pro tip, if you don't have time or $ for a full meal, they have a bar/cafe area with the best view and you can go there without a reservation, just call to make sure there isn't a special event.

Victoria E.

Excellent bbq and reasonably priced. Second time here. Very good quality of beef, opted for a two person set bbq. Came with many side dishes. Reasonably priced. Great view. Maybe the only "complaint" is the quantity of the food, it is a lot. We had three people and we ordered a two person set plus an appetizer of KFC. Desert is superb too. We got a lot of left over to take home. Would come back again.

Tansy W.

Putting aside the heavy price tag, the food here was pretty terrible. The only good thing we ordered was the seafood pajun. The most offensive part of the meal was that our server wasn't cooking any of the meats properly, which is unfortunate given meat was the star of the show. Everything was cooked rare even though we asked for medium rare so we just kept cooking the meats on our own. The quality of the meats also wasn't quite up to par with other similar spots including places that are much cheaper. The salad came with this really weird tart vinegar dressing that neither of us enjoyed. The place boasts their views but with the way the tables are organized, we were blinded by the sun the entire time and I left with a sore eye. Over all, we were very disappointed and would not recommend anyone come here. Which is too bad bc we live close by and were otherwise so excited about its opening!

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Reviewing from memory lane...recalled enjoying dinner with an amazing view. Highly recommend for date night and special occasions!

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Great food, excellent service! Vibes is typical midtown formal but nice for a good celebration

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Do they accept children?

Yes

Is there a dress code?

Not that I'm aware, but it's a pretty upscale restaurant and you may feel uncomfortable if you are too casual. When I went, I just wore some regular pants and a shirt. I noticed quite a lot of business people who looked like they just came from… 

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Minimum $68

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Parking is expensive and difficult to find. Better to take Uber/Taxi or walk there.

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