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GunBae Tribeca

4.3 (652 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Fried Chicken Wings (Small)
Jenny N.

Who knew there was a karaoke + KBBQ spot in Tribeca! I went with a party of 6 for KTV ($70 per hour) and 5 for dinner on a Sunday evening. The karaoke is right downstairs and while the keypad itself is a little outdated, we were still able to find some oldies but goodies (they do have New Jeans + Chappell Roan, so it's not wildly out of date!) The Korean restaurant upstairs had benches that opened up as drawers so you could fit your winter coats and bags underneath. We ordered two meats to grill for BBQ - I didn't realize the Ribeye dry aged steak is not marinated so it didn't have enough flavor to me! (Definitely read the descriptions carefully before choosing.) I recommend the Yang-Nyum Kalbi instead! The wings were solid - 5/5 would recommend! Average drink prices range from $17-21. They actually combined the bills so we only had to pay once at the end of the night so it's a super convenient option if you're looking for dinner + an activity in this area!

Fried Shrimp - the dish has MORE but I forgot to take a picture when it came out.
Dzvinka S.

**HIGH REVIEWS ARE FROM A PROMO THE RESTAURANT OFFERED IN EXCHANGE FOR FREE DRINKS** Was excited to try this spot when I saw the A health rating posted in the window, thinking they cleaned up their act after having carried the B rating for so long. I was a bit disappointed by the overall experience, and think the other ratings are inflated given it's the only Korean BBQ spot in lower Manhattan. All the meats are overpriced for the amount you get and they require each person to order a portion of the meat for the BBQ. The cheapest meat option was around $40. So a dinner for two, not counting drinks and other dishes already comes out to at least $80. The BBQ comes with unlimited banchan sides but they don't look too fresh especially the items in the creamier sauces - macaroni salad in a room temp mayo? No thanks. Bulgogi - looked forward to a marinated meat but the server overcooked it and it was sliced so thin that any and all marinade was gone by the time it hit our dishes Kalbi - slightly more "elevated" bulgogi nothing special Fried Shrimp appetizer - the shrimp were fine but again, the dipping sauce did not look fresh at all When I asked for pickled daikon, which comes with every banchan at every Korean BBQ place I've been to they looked at me like I had two heads and had no idea what I was asking for. I got a side of pickled cabbage instead.

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Simran K.

Work lunch review ahead: For a party size of 7, we ordered the following: - Han-sang Combination Platter (4.75/5) The accoutrements included banchan, steamed egg prepared table top, tofu and steak soup, fried dumplings and some dressing sauces/dips of soy bean paste, seasoned sesame and gochujang. The mains included: wagyu galbi, marinated galbi (short-rib), bulgogi, samgyup pork belly and marinated short rib. My favorites from the platter included all the meats, specifically the samgyup and bulgogi. As for the steamed egg, they could have done better with the texture. It was less silken and more spongy than I prefer for it to be. The proportions were perfect for 4 to be fed and full. However, since we were a larger group, we over-ordered a little and also got the following: edamame, chicken wings, additional fried dumplings, chicken bibimbap, the chicken bbq set and ribeye steak bbq set. - The chicken set (5/5) was tender and so well seasoned so don't think twice about ordering if you feel like. - The edamame (5/5) is an excellent pallet cleanser as usual. - The fried chicken (4.5/5) was perfectly seasoned and went well with the gochujang we used as a dipping sauce. The rest was good, no complaints but also forgettable. Our server did a great job grilling the meats and portioning it out for our large table size. On some occasions, I did however find them flustered and a little standoffish when I inquired about the names of the meats being grilled. However, gave him some grace since he was catering to our large group. Additionally, the tables filled out quite fast and quite often and the rate of clearing things up was a little too slow. Would've preferred more attention being paid to that. For a midweek lunch, the restaurant was quite packed and served up a commendable dining experience.

Richelle G.

Food is okay. Service is okay. Got the beef bimbimbap in a hot stone. Rice was mushy. Appetizers were okay. Not seasoned enough for me.

Michelle N.

Had an outstanding Korean BBQ experience at GunBae that earns a solid 5 out of 5 stars. The food was absolutely delicious, with the Jalapeño Yang-Nyum Kalbi stealing the show--tender, spicy beef short ribs marinated to perfection and grilled just right. The Yukgae Jang was equally impressive, a hearty spicy beef soup packed with shredded brisket and glass noodles that warmed us through. Staff were incredibly efficient and friendly, handling everything from table greetings to cooking the premium meats right at our grill for that flawless finish. They kept the energy high while ensuring we felt taken care of, just like the communal, interactive vibe GunBae is known for. We loved the abundance of banchan side dishes--fresh, varied small plates that complemented every bite and made the meal feel authentic and generous. Prices are on the higher side, but the top-tier quality, interactive grilling, and overall value make it worth every penny. Can't wait to return!

Fuang C.

Honestly I am so disappointed by the quality and the taste of the food here. I've been eyeing the weekday pre fixe meal for two for a while ago and finally had the time off to check it out with my friend. Starting off with the banchan, it tasted very mediocre especially the kimchi and the pickled cabbage, it was very tangy and tasted almost store bought. I did enjoy the salad, that was refreshing and light. The other banchans included: macaroni salad, broccoli, pickled onions and were all pretty mediocre. The kbbq set also came with steamed eggs that they cooked in front of us which was not bad. On to the meat: we got the pork belly and the bulgogi. The pork belly was okay, but the cut of meat seemed especially thin. Also the portions for the pre fixe meal seemed small. I wasn't sure if the person cooking out meat knew how to cook it properly either, at some point I almost wanted to take over and cook myself. The side sauces/ dips with the meat were really basic and not tasty at all. They also didn't offer lettuce to wrap the meat. I don't know if you had to ask for them. The bulgogi was even worse than the pork belly. It tasted like something you'll eat in a japchae. The set also came with an appetizer - we got the mini kimchi pancake which tasted fine and also the drinks. The plum drink was fine too. The service was just okay. I didn't feel like the waiters were particularly friendly. I didn't like the ambiance much, it was very dark and with all the smoke, it made me feel a little constricted. Honestly, I am so disappointed with this kbbq meal. I've definitely had better kbbq before. It just didn't taste or feel authentic. *also I wonder if the high reviews are from their promotion for writing a review in exchange for a soju bomb*

Liz P.

We loved this place! It does get pretty busy so I would probably recommend making a reservation before hand or at least calling in advance to check wait times. The drinks and side dishes were yummy. The staff was super friendly and the meat was amazing. We're strict when it comes to kbbq and this place met all of our expectations.

Tracy D.

Gunbae was able to accommodate or large party of 16 with reservations. We ordered 3 of the pre-fix menu with a lot of wine, beer and soju. I was sooo, sooo good. Joseph our waiter was funny, helpful, quick, attentive and fun. We had so much fun and our bellies were full, the meats, soup and bonchon were so delicious. The food was perfect for all of us. I highly recommend this place. Wish we had more energy to do karaoke after. Thank you for an enjoyable time!

Christopher W.

Amazing! Mike and Myeong were awesome and the meats were so good. We had the BBQ Hansang Combo [2] for 8 people. Looking forward to the next one.

Alisa J.

Good restaurant and great service. We had 5 people and had a variety of dishes. We had 10 wings, kimchi pancakes, Wagyu Kalbi, short ribs, rib eye, bulgogi, and bulgogi bibimbap. The wings were good and had nice flavor. They were a bit dry though. Apparently the kimchi pancakes were good. I didn't have any. Out of the meats I loved ribeye the most. It had a nice char and was very buttery and tender. The wagyu kalbi was a bit chewy. The short ribs were tender as well, thought the marinade flavor was ok. The bulgogi was nice with the vegetables. Also a bit chewy. For the amount of money you pay, the meats were smaller than I thought. However they were high quality. The bibimbop was tatsty. Vegetables were a bit dry. The side dishes were good, wish there was more since it's so meat heavy. And I wish the meats came with rice. The egg side dish was yummy. Overall food was good with some misses. Service was very attentive, friendly, and helpful. They are careful for allergies as well. They also have karaoke downstairs. I would definitely go back for the ribeye and service.

Christie S.

Came here as a party of 4 for a birthday dinner. We got the mini seafood pancake as our appetizer and the Gunbae combo and beef tongue for bbq. Overall, the food was decent but nothing very special. The seafood pancake tasted great but there wasn't a lot of seafood in it. The portion of the bbq combo was a lot bigger than I expected but a lot of the meat lacked seasoning. Even a little bit of salt in the meat would be great. They did all the cooking for us and unfortunately, the beef tongue was a bit overcooked and got kinda chewy. Service at the place was great. The kept refilling our banchan and I also liked how we could put our coats and jackets inside the seats so it won't catch the smell of the bbq. It was around $65 per person after tips and tax which was not bad for kbbq in NYC. Would recommend if you're already in the area and are craving for kbbq!

Christina W.

an absolute gem for korean bbq lovers and the perfect spot for after work gatherings or large parties in the downtown area! with all the korean staples you can choose from, you'd definitely find something you like on this menu! the super friendly staff and vibrant setting makes it the perfect atmosphere to sit down and enjoy your meal. they also help grill the meat for you. what we got: - Gunbae Hansang Combo - best for 3-4 guests - Wagyu Kalbi, Yang-Nyum Kalbi, Bulgogi, Sam-gyup Pork Belly, Fried Dumpling, Tofu Soup - complementary banchans - seafood japchae they also have karaoke rooms available at this spot for those who love to sing!

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Nami N.

My daughter took me here for my birthday with her friend and my granddaughter. It is best to make a reservation. There were four of us in total, so we sat at a large table in the back kitchen area. If you are a group or 4 or more people, the table in the back where we sat is the best. The service staff are efficient and friendly. We ordered Mini Seafood Pancake, Rib-eye Japchae, Vegetable Bibimbop, Bulgogi Bibimbop, Seafood Sundubu Jjigae...some Korean drinks. After added Mini Kimchee Pancake. I had a veggies bulgogi but something tast missing. Only mini pancakes are yummy. I asked the other three people about their impressions of the food in the same way. They also thought it was okay. I guess I should have had the BBQ, but I'll try next time.

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Went for a casual dinner, had awesome time. Great service and great atmosphere. Definitely be back!

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This place was absolutely awesome! The food was delicious, service was amazing, and karaoke was fun! Looking forward to a next visit soon.

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Great friendly service. Good food. Looking forward to going back. The banchan was fresh.

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Food was delicious. Service was top notch. The vibes were perfect for a good catch up with coworkers.

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Amazing spot. Great ambiance and authentic yummy bbq. The banchan are very tasty. Our server was prompt and friendly.

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Ask the Community - GunBae Tribeca

Does the server cook the food?

Yes. All bbqs will be cooked by server on the table.

Do you have highchairs?

Around the bar area, they have regular chairs with the dining tables.

Noise levels at Gunbae on a Saturday night?

You have ur basic restaurant chatter noise, along with some music. Nothing too crazy.

How much is karaoke for two ppl on a Friday night?

Hello, We charge by rooms.… 

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MUSES 35

3.5(70 reviews)
2.8 mi•Midtown West
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Yes....I finally stepped into a Karaoke bar...what was I thinking? To alter some Katy Perry lyrics…read more"I tried a Karaoke Bar and I liked it". Terrible joke aside, Muses 35 made it a night to remember. I have always been the one who avoids Karaoke bars like the plague, just never saw the fun in them. Fast forward to a heavy night of drinking (Maybe that might play into it) I found myself in a large oasis of men and women singing various genres of music, ranging from Motown all the way to new hit songs on the radio. While some other reviewers made a note of it, I did not run into the problem that was described as a $3 per song choice. Instead it was more of a bundle deal that was quite affordable, but due to the memory loss (Doh!), I cannot tell you how much it was. Either way, their selection is absolutely massive, so you can spend some serious money here singing from sun up to sun down. They also offer some private rooms for more exclusive Karaoke sessions. As for the bar, expect everything from a simple beer and wine to cocktails are a reasonable price with a happy hour as well! Would I come back, maybe with a little more liquid courage, but I will say my idea of Karaoke bars has started to shift in the right direction.

Came here on a Saturday night for a birthday party. It was a fun experience overall. It's a karaoke…read morebar that has both private rooms and open spaces. My group got a private room which came with the usual amenities of a private karaoke space. The service was fairly quick and attentive. The weather may have affected it as it was a rainy night but surprisingly it wasn't completely packed out for a Saturday night, which was nice. The open space karaoke definitely gets your share of American Idol wannabes waiting for their moment to shine that you would expect a karaoke spot to have. The place itself if fairly comparable to the other karaoke spots you would find in K-town.

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4.2(222 reviews)
3.7 mi•Theater District, Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen
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I love coming here with a group of friends to take advantage of their Sunday marathon. The price…read morecan't be beat for karaoke! Make sure to book a reservation ahead of time as the time slots fill up quickly and people do start waiting outside the entrance before they open to really maximize the time inside. There's varied size rooms for all party sizes. Note that you can't bring any drinks in. They check your bags and if you even have a reusable water bottle, they take it and keep it up at the front. They do provide each room with a pitcher of water and you are allowed to bring food and snacks in. They also have a convenient phone inside the room to call the front desk if you need help or need more water so you don't have to go there yourself. You use one single ipad to choose the song queues. They have a lot of the popular newly released songs which is great. They also have songs in other languages. The iPad is easy to navigate and you can also easily skip songs. Some songs did feel like it was a bit off (either the tempo or it was played in a different key) but it's manageable. The microphones do give feedback very easily if they're too close to each other or if you hold it a certain way. Overall cozy spot to go to for a time out with friends!

I finally found my Karaoke place Happy Hour from 5pm to 8pm was such a great deal and BYO Food…read more The rate is so affordable so making this place is better. I wish they have Indonesian songs

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