Got the menu that was higher in price for the higher quality meat and did not disappoint We were so happy with all of the food they gave and they also gave generous portions We left super full so make sure to come really hungry Would definitely go back and is probably my new favorite bbq place in the city read more

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We ordered the prime grand set for six people. Most of the meats are similar to the elite grand set, but the prime set doesn't include the wagyu cuts, which we were okay with. The banchan is unlimited and they were generous with their refills! The egg soufflé isn't refillable, but it was enough to satisfy our cravings, and the meat was a decent amount and good quality. We loved that for the course where you pick between the cold noodle or the stew, each person at the table could pick which one they wanted, rather than just be limited to one for the whole table. Our server was super friendly, and even gave us a free bottle of soju on the house. He also let me refill my matcha ice cream, which was also really good! I'd definitely go back if I wanted to enjoy a nice KBBQ experience with a group of friends. read more

Howoo - Prime grand set for six - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

My dad was visiting for the weekend, so I decided to treat him to some kbbq for his birthday! I really like Nubiani, but I wanted to try somewhere different. When I found out Nubiani had an upscale sister restaurant, I knew this was the right place to go! The interior is really pretty and a lot nicer than Nubiani. I liked how simple the menu was. They only have beef packages, so we got the Quad package. Since we were only a table of three, it did end up being a little too much meat. I wasn't really impressed with the first three cuts, but I loved the last three short ribs! My favorite was the marinated short rib. The matcha ice cream was a great way to end the meal; it was so smooth and creamy. I did have a couple of complaints. The first was our server. He was so curt, and it really seemed like he did not want to be there. It's not really the kind of service I would expect from a high-end establishment. There were a couple misses with the food too. The kimchi stew was so acidic, like to the point where it was not enjoyable. The egg souffle also lacked seasoning, and it's not as fluffy as some other kbbq places'. Last issue were the seats. This is definitely just a short person problem, but the seats were so high that my feet were dangling. It just wasn't that comfortable. One thing to note is that they have a 10% cash discount, and they have an ATM at the front of the restaurant! I'm glad I tried this place out, but I don't see a need to come back. Next time, I'll just go to Nubiani instead. read more

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My friends and I ordered the Prime package for 4, for my friend's birthday. It was a truly amazing experience with upscale service and an elevated ambiance! It's dimly lit and the seating is very spacious. Our waiter walked us through each accompaniment as it came, as well as each cut of meat. There are so many accompaniments that we had to remind ourselves not to get too full! We all had cocktails as well and they weren't too strong and very tasty. All the meat is super tender, some even more than others. At the end there is matcha soft serve :) The price is not bad at all considering all that you get and the experience! I like that the elevated experience extends to the bathrooms as well - unisex and well equipped! read more

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Howoo is a high-design KBBQ destination with warm wood tones and dimly lit interior. This is definitely more of a special occasion ambience. The premium beef was tender with the staff being very hands-on with the grilling experience. There aren't many choices to mix and matcha but the set options provided are succinct. The scallion salad was.... Amazing The sides and egg soufflé were really tasty as well. Service was excellent and attentive. Overall, pretty tasty place to try for a unique experience. read more

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Cost for two wasn't bad, service was great! servers were fun to keke with and knowledgeable ab menu items and pairings. Definitely 10/10 for service. Restaurant offers a nice upscale ambiance as well, nice for formal dinner but can also be casual if you want. My mocktail was scrum though teeny. The elite package came with a LOT of food. They let you pack things to go which is nice The matcha ice cream was supperr creamy, very nice. there were moments I felt underwhelmed by the meat cuts. The sides here beat Cote's sides imo though, overwll if I had to compare the two l'd say cote is more worth the $$ read more

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Super chic elevated Korean barbecue establishment from the Urimat group (Dubuhaus). The space is large inside but the booths are fucked away to make it feel cozy. We opted for the premium banquet option for 4 (as a group of 5) with an extra dish and found it was just the right amount of food. The wine menu is extensive and pairs really nicely with some of the meats. The server cooks your meats and everything was perfectly cooked. Overall, had a great experience. read more

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An elevated kbbq experience that's comfortable and a pleasure to dine at. Been here three times before I wrote this review and hopefully will keep coming back for more! Their package menus are great for a taste testing selection and you can't go wrong. Every cut is high quality and perfectly seasoned- the wagyu is so tender and melts in your mouth. Their kimchi is nicely seasoned with a perfect amount of sweet and spicy. Their egg souffle is my fav side! Their kimchi stew can be very sour but goes well with the tofu and rice. Amazing green tea ice cream to end the meal. In all, a great fancier kbbq experience for a date, celebration or family gathering. They don't rush things here so be sure to leave at least 1.5-2 hr for the meal. read more

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Wow, this is the place for premier KBBQ experience. Super classy, everything is new and sleek, the service is superb and the food, omg, their meats are top class. The dry aged and wagyu just melt in your mouth. For drinks I got the ginseng cocktail and it was kinda meh tho. Overall I would still come back 100%, best KBBQ in ktown, facts. read more

Howoo - Elite quad - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

The overall experience here feels like such a treat. It is expensive, but worthwhile for special occasions or even if you just feel like splurging. A reservation is definitely the way to go. My partner and I went for our anniversary and were surprised with a complimentary glass of bubbly, which made the evening even more memorable. We ordered the Elite Duo package, and it was more than enough for both of us. The side dishes felt very intentional, and I appreciated that our server recommended which ones paired best with different meats. One thing that slightly dimmed the experience was that the servers all stood in a line at the back of the room. From our booth, I had a clear view of them, and it gave the impression of being watched when I would have preferred a bit more privacy. Aside from that, the food was excellent, and I loved that the package ended with nengmyeon and green tea soft serve. read more

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Howoo is great. The meat cuts are quality but the standout for me was the cold noodles. That paired with the galbi cut was one of my favorite bites of the year. Great vibes would recommend read more

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Howoo is rated top 10 in multiple must try / best restaurants to visit in nyc lists so I wanted to try it out myself. The inside is beautiful and honestly accommodates so many guests. I thought the service was lovely and the table side cooking is what justifies the cost of this place for sure. Maybe it's because we opted for their smallest set menu, but I wasn't a huge fan of some of the meats we got. I did love the banchan, steamed egg, and soup though. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a nicer kbbq spot and don't want to cook the meat, but I'd recommend going with a lot of people that way a more premium menu might be worth the cost (assuming those meat dishes are actually better than what we got). read more

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What a spot - truly a beautiful place to dine, I cannot imagine why you wouldn't always want to come here and experience wonderful meat in such grandeur. We went for Sunday Brunch and it was discounted compared to dinner with better service because there weren't a lot of people there for Sunday Brunch. If you're eating the amount of food you expect to eat at Korean BBQ, honestly the time to do it is during lunch. Wine list has some hits and a lot of young wines which is too bad - but we found some good wines amongst the European choices so that was a nice treat. Every piece of meat was great, I loved it - all the banchan and apps were great, and the matcha soft serve was a joy. I did hope that the egg souffle would be life changing, it wasn't. It was good, but not great. Have your work dinners here or fun group nights out. Really works well in a group of 4 or 6. read more

our server was friendly and accommodating, It was our first time trying Kbbq with our kids and everything was cooked to perfection. One thing that deducts from my review is the atmosphere.. I can assume that we came on a busy night so it may be hectic but the way the servers speak to the other staff was so distracting as well as seeing servers gossip in one corner where we could audibly hear what was being said with profanity was quite an experience. Other than that, everything was amazing! read more

Howoo, DubuHaus, and Musaek all belong to the same food group that also owns Nubiani. This is better than Nubiani imo. Elite package for two plus 2 apps ended up being a lot of food for three people. Steak tartare: 9/10, zucchini shrimp pancake: 7/10, ban chan: 9/10, meats: 8.5/10, soy stew: 9/10, kimchi stew: 7/10, matcha soft serve: 10/10. I didn't get wine but they appear to have decent beverages and drink ware. Service and ambiance were both lovely. read more

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In town for jazz conferences and festivals and met up with friends for a birthday gathering/splurge. The restaurant is sleek, our server was efficient and attentive, she prepared more cuts of beef than either of us can remember. Some were more flavorful than others- but everything was good. All of the accompanying small dishes were tasty too. After the meats, we were served a cold noodle soup, I'm guessing as a sort of palate cleanser. Everyone agreed, it was a little odd, and definitely our least favorite dish. Our final course, dessert, was delicious, too. Overall, we had a lovely evening and a memorable birthday celebration. If you have a moment, check out the restaurant in the basement. We grabbed a night cap. What a fun, sleek spot that feels very much like a 007 movie. From beginning to end, it was quite an epic experience. read more

Ambiance is amazing. Really provides you with the upscale feel. Service is on point. Check in for your coat is available which is super helpful for KBBQ. Meat is excellent quality. Only wish there was a wider selection of the side dish. read more

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Another elevated Korean bbq restaurant has opened in Ktown! This place gives me Cote vibes but with a much more premium set menu compared to cote's butchers feast. They are generous with the amount of meat, side dishes, and accompaniments given per set menu. My friend and I ordered their most basic prime package for two ($155) and boy were we stuffed! There was more than enough food to feed 3 or even 4 people. All cuts of meat were fresh, tender, and so flavorful! Their side dishes? Also amazing. I've never seen a kbbq restaurant give as many yummy side dishes as they did at Howoo. Their servers and staff are very attentive, often filling our waters, and also grilling our meats at a good pace. Our meat was always cooked perfectly and they consistently refilled our sides! The complimentary green tea soft serve at the end of our meal was the icing on the cake! Definitely make a reservation before coming! Check out my foodsta @chiuventure for a closer look and more details of my dining experience here as well as other establishments in NYC and around the world! read more

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Got the 3 person set without wagyu - it was so much food!! Loved the banchan and the cold noodles that it came with. The service was spectacular, they cook the meat for you and have recommended sauces and banchan for each meat. The interior is stunning and surprisingly spacious for crowded ktown! Also have really good cocktails. Our group loved the Ginseng and Boricha. Came out to $120pp with one cocktail. read more

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Upscale KBBQ spot by Manhattan K Town. We came earlier than our reservation and the folks up front were able to seat us after a few minutes which we appreciated. The gentleman who helped us with cooking the meat through the evening was also very professional and friendly. The meat cuts were so good and cooked to perfection. We got the prime package for two (though we had a group of 3) and ended up ordering an extra cut towards the end. Everything was so good. The ambiance is in line with recent upscale KBBQ spots - intimate lighting, cultural accents, and an overall clean and modern aesthetic. Definitely recommended. read more

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I call this place Nubiani 1.5 The ambiance is better than Nubiani in midtown but similar to Nubiani in midtown east, feels more upscale because the escort takes you to the dining area and you feel more "treated." We got package for two- freaking amazing but honestly i couldnt tell too much difference from Nubiani. The only difference is they give sotbap with mushroom so they tried to upscale a bit more from Nubiani but i think they are equally great. From korean bbq perspective, this is better than what you often get in Korea so i can say New Yorkers arent really missing out too much, other than expensive price tag haha Great place overall, and they will (are already) be very popular soon- i can feel it read more

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First off, i brought my child (2 years old) and husband here for anniversary meal. I made a reservation and checked in the front desk and was told i cant bring my stroller in. Mind you, my child just fell asleep, ever heard of dont wake a sleeping baby?? I told the lady i never heard that i cant bring a stroller inside...is someone going to be responsible for my $700 stroller?? Anyway, the lady told us to wait and when she came back out we were informed we can bring the stroller in...went inside the restaurant, place was practically empty, VERY ROOMY. So why make a fuss about my stroller?? Anyway, I been to many korean restaurants and this one left a bad taste in my mouth. The service was extremely painfully slow, i had time to twiddle my thumb. Dont come hungry cause you'll starve.. They dont bring out the banchans until the meat is being served so youre just sitting there with nothing in front of you. The quality of meat was ok, nothing special. The server had to go back and forth between tables instead of focusing on our table which was pretty annoying. If you want good Korean BBQ, go to Nubiani instead, quality way better, cheaper and service attentive. read more

WOW! What an awesome spot for our graduation celebration dinner. We had a private room with the Octo fixed menu and all the steak choices were served super, especially the wagyu choices, all cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered. The scallion salad, egg soufflé and banchan accompaniments were all very good. The wine choices were great too.. read more

really solid new kbbq place -- the meat is so tender and delicious, and it is more upscale than Nubiani, but I still have to say Nubiani is a bit tastier and better value for price. Went for the elite package for two, and it was more than enough food for three people. Loved the cold noodle as well, which is perfect for a summer day. read more

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Came here with a group of 7 and I believe we got the Grand Elite package, which worked well for a larger group. Because of our party size, we were seated in a private room instead of the floor seating, which was a nice and more niche accommodation. All the food was pretty good overall, and having the staff cook everything for us made the experience smooth once things got going. That said, since we were in a private room, it felt like we were kind of forgotten at first -- we didn't get properly served until about 30 minutes after our reservation and after we were already seated, which was frustrating. To their credit, they did apologize and accommodated us with a free bottle of champagne, which was appreciated, but the long wait was still irritating. Once service picked up, it was good and attentive. Also worth noting: it's cheaper to pay in cash than card, so keep that in mind before coming. Overall, solid KBBQ in NYC with good food and service, just some hiccups with timing for larger groups in private rooms. read more

A new favorite kbbq place in NYC! Went with a few friends, just walked in on a weekday. Space is beautiful and warm with great vibes and service. So much easier to go to than Cote and I liked the meat a little more than Nubiani (my other fave). Vibes are different than Nubiani, I feel like it's a little more serious here but just as good. There were four of us, but we split the Elite package for 2 and got a bunch of à la carte items to try and a bottle of wine. Ended up being around the same price as any other "high end" KBBQ place. Highly recommend if you wanna spend more on KBBQ and prefer higher quality cuts. read more

Worth the splurge to get the set for high quality cuts of meat and endless banchan dishes - personally enjoyed here slightly more than Cote and it's also much easier to get a table read more

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This place is Nubiani's classy older sister! It's in a HUGE space and there are a bunch of private rooms on the second floor. The bathroom situation is interesting though as it is a single stalls and you don't know which ones are occupied. Food wise, we got the prime package (lunch deal) and it was a good amount of food. A little bit more expensive than Nubiani but there's a lot of meat. I would come here again if Nubiani is full since it's pretty easy to get a reservation here. I also recommend this restaurant for any corporate dinners because of the private rooms. read more

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wow, this has to top the list as one of my favorite Korean barbecue spots in the city! The space is beautiful inside, the meat is extremely high-quality, and the service is outstanding - the staff pays so close attention to you and is constantly refilling your water, making sure your food is not overcooked, and even one time I dropped my chopsticks in within 10 seconds I already had a new pair. We did the premium meat package that comes with the Bonchon and either soup or noodles which we ended up getting one of each. The food is extremely fresh and all of the flavors complement each other very well. For two people, we were extremely stuffed towards the end of our meal, but glad that this package came with green tea soft serve ice cream, which the portion was just big enough to be perfect and not make us feel extra full. This place is great for a special occasion, date night or even a large party as they have multiple private rooms available. read more

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From the folks that brought you Nubiani comes.....Nubiani's less impressive little brother. Yes, the decor is sleek 'n' chic enough to impress your hedge fund date. Yes, the dishes are beautiful enough to belong to a gallery. Yes, the food is well-made enough to please your picky cousin. But there are issues. For one, they apparently prefer to serve their food in "courses". We got the Prime Package Quad (for four) x 2, since we were a party of eight. It came with one round of banchan, followed by a smaller round of banchan. Those came out fairly quickly. However, after that, we waited more than 30 minutes for our meat to arrive. After we complained multiple times, a server sheepishly explained that they serve their food in courses, which is why the meat/BBQ course hadn't arrived yet--they were waiting for us to be done our second banchan course. Well, that's nice, except: 1) They never told us their food was served in this way, so we had no way of knowing we were supposed to explicitly tell them we were done with our banchan. 2) Who TF serves KBBQ like this, anyway? I like having ban chan to accompany my 'cued meat so my plate is full of all the important macros. Even if you don't care about accompanying banchan, there's no reason to take it away from the people who still want to pick at it. 3) It still doesn't explain why it took them 30+ min to prepare our meat. As for the meat itself, it was nicely prepped but small in portion. You can get more for just as good quality at lower prices--and you won't have to wait half an hour for it to arrive, or have your banchan taken away. We did get two accompanying stews that were good quality but way, way too small for four people. They were more like one-person sizes. And some people got complimentary matcha soft serve for dessert, which.....yay? In sum, stick with Nubiani, not its wannabe glow-up younger sibling. read more

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i like this more than Nubiani!! the skirt steak was v good and one of the Waygus too (idk which one it was). the steak tartare was fire but the egg soufflé isn't as good as it looks there's a 10% discount for cash but be ready for a big bill read more

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Went for my birthday! The vibes are very high end and service was amazing, they asked if we wanted refills on banchan several times throughout our meal! The food was also delicious, we got the elite package for 6 people and we were all stuffed. The matcha ice cream at the end was also delicious it was dusted with matcha powder! Overall would really recommend, it is a bit pricey but worth it for the service, ambiance, and good food! read more

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by far the fanciest kbbq ive ever experienced!! everything was cooked for us and it tasted so good. like i usually can't really tell good meats from bad meats but it was very obvious that this beef was high quality!!! all the side dishes were amazing as well. this was an extremely filling meal for 4 ppl and we only ordered the 2-person set! so it wasnt even all that expensive. i definitely want to come back service was excellent! not very warm or friendly but very professional and proper. the inside is dimly lit and there is ample space between tables. its very spacious, filled with lots of surrounding people but also quiet enough to have good conversations at the table! read more

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Howoo is sleek, beautiful top notch KBBQ place that offers great service. I would say it's comparable and right up there with Nubiani and Cote. The package deals is better than most places and the quality of meat is superb. The banchan also keeps getting refilled over and over and over again. The matcha ice cream was a nice send off. read more

Howoo - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 but rounding up to 4 because service and ambience was amazing and aesthetically pleasing. However, I have had better kbbq meat quality. For the price, I don't think it's worth it. I prefer Nubiani. My favorite cut was the marinated short rib. We came on a Sunday at 2PM and had the prime lunch special which was $145 for two people. The kimchi stew was also quite salty. I did love the cold noodle though but honestly, I most appreciated the matcha soft serve. Quite a delightful ending for the meal. Overall, not a bad place but there are definitely better ones in the area. read more

Howoo - Prime special for two - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing service, even better food. Sat at the counter and shared the elite dinner for two. The banchan was so good - my favorite were the mushrooms, but the cabbage and radish kimchi, japchae and spinach were delicious too. The egg soufflé was seasoned to perfection, though I would've preferred it to be a little fluffier. The kimchi stew and cold noodles were a great accompaniment to the perfect cuts of meat. The only complaint I have is that they charged us for a second order of ssam, which seemed a little silly. read more

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New fancy Korean BBQ restaurant that is in a MASSIVE space, Howoo has planted its flag in the middle of Manhattan and likely aims to compete with the other higher-end KBBQ spots. The ambience is modern and spacious, truly a beautiful spot (and one that isn't filled with smoke like some other KBBQ spots). If you've ever been to some of the other spots (e.g., Cote, Nubiani) then you'll be at home here. The procedure is largely the same, you have some optional dishes you can order, there's some banchan, and the focus is on the meats. So how is the meat? Great. Delicious marbled beef that's cooked by the waitstaff. The pace at Howoo is quite a bit slower in my experience than some of the other spots in town, but I actually prefer that. The banchan here was OK, maybe a bit weaker but not drastically so. I think Howoo should definitely be in your consideration if you're looking for a higher-end KBBQ spot in the city. I imagine reservations will be a little easier here because of the size, and that's worth something in itself. read more

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Ordered the duo prime package which had the skirt steak, chuck flap, snow marble short rib and marinated diamond cut short rib. The latter was my favorite conpared to the other meats. The package came with many sides. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful. However, I have to rate this restaurant 3 stars due to a few things we noticed during our dinner. It was just okay overall, think there are better spots for elevated kbbq in NYC. read more

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We got the quad package for my friends birthday dinner. It was a good amount of food for 4 girls and the meat quality was very good. Panchans that came with the package were all very good, only wish it could be refilled. The nokcha ice cream at the end was very yummy. The service however could be a little better. read more

Howoo - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

As a kbbq lover, of course I had to try out the newly opened kbbq spot! First off, the ambiance is FANTASTIC. Probably one of the most beautiful kbbq spots I've ever been to. Super dark wood + ambient lighting = perfect date night spot. 10/10 recommend for the vibesss and the great service. We got the elite package. Loved the Wagyu bites and the galbi. But we did think that the meat slices here didn't have as much depth as the meat slices in NUBIANI, which was a shame. Beanpaste tofu stew was a 100/10. Portion size was humongous-- we were sooo full by the end! I'd definitely come back for the vibes, but it hasn't taken my heart for my favorite kbbq spot in Manhattan. read more

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