We had a great experience at New Wonjo. Can we make reservations. The place had a line out the door when we were leaving. They have both regular table service, and also barbecue service which is in a different part of the building. We were in the basement. Kind of small, cozy, but functional. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Food condiments - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Dinner last night at New Wonjo. Excellent service and the food was excellent. What I didn't like was the cramped seating and small portions. We ordered the premium beef dinner for four. It came with one slice of king mushroom that was barely enough for one person let alone four. The ban chan consisted of some kimchi cabbage and one small plate of pickled beets and pineapple. The egg soufflé was great but not enough for four people and when we asked if we could get another one they said they would charge for it. The ban chan did not include fish cake, bean sprouts, radish, or any of the typical ban chan you would expect other than the cabbage kimchi. The beef was tender and tasty though. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Steak that was part of the Premium Combo for 4. You can see the one little slice of mushroom that was supposed to be for four people. - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Wood burning coals for the BBQ makes all the difference. Everything is delicious every time we go. I go every chance I can.

Great dinner experience at New Monjo. We ordered the Korean prime rib BBQ for two, which was flavorful, tender, and fun to cook at the table. We also had the bibimbap, which was fresh and delicious. The set menu was a great experience overall, the service was attentive, and the location was perfect -- an easy walking distance from our hotel in the Koreatown area. Definitely a solid spot for Korean BBQ while visiting NYC. read more

See all

Great lunch today at Wonjo. I got the lunch special Spicy Dak Galbi chicken Combo with kimchi stew. It was delicious. Love their Banchan. The server gave us dumplings on the house. It was a lot of food. I took mine home. Lots of soup and stew options . Highly recommend. read more

See all

My friend is in town and he said " I miss New Wonjo." So ofc we got to bring him down memory lane. This restaurant has 2 floors. The lower level is mainly for the non- kbbq meals and the upper level is where all the grills are located. We were feeling kbbq that day, so we were seated upstairs. Because we went during the holidays, some of the staff were being festive and wearing mini Santa hats. Very cute! The staff were very sweet / attentive. They promptly grilled our meat and offered additional banchans when we were running low. Btw shout-out for giving us plenty of lettuce! ( Everywhere else it takes forever for then to replenish the lettuce or they ran out) It was NOT the case here, so I can enjoy my kbbq ssam styled! Because it was so busy, the staff members were assisting within the different sections. We have a few different staff members grill our meat and each one greeted us with a smile and friendly attitude. We ordered: Premium Beef Combo (for 4 people) ($198.95): Prime Ribeye Prime Marinated Boneless Short Rib Prime Brisket Prime Marinated Sliced Ribeye Complimentary: Bean Paste Stew Barley tea ( check with your server) It's a good amount of food for a group of 4. You won't be stuffed with one combo but it's enough to make you satisfied. read more

See all

Honestly don't see why this place is so popular and quite packed every time we went. They do have an extensive menu, and it's in the middle of ktown, but honestly, the quality of the food is meh. The BBQ combo is not good value, as only 2/3 of the meat is edible. The Seolleongtang is the blandest I have ever had, not because of the lack of salt which of course you add on your own, but it's so watered down you cannot taste any meat or bone broth flavor. Service is pretty good though, and efficient. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - BBQ combo - not good quality meat - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Incredible value for the lunch set special. For about $25 per person, you can get a mini bossam set and a stew, as well as the usual rice and refillable banchan. Easily makes two meals! While the pork belly wasn't as tender as I hoped, I was impressed at the efficiency of the staff, value for the amount of food we received, and variety of the dishes. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Food: I came here on a week day for their lunch special. It was pretty good! They offer many lunch specials which is a combo of a main dish and either a noodle or a tofu soup. I chose the galbi and spicy seafood tofu soup combo. The galbi was excellent - perfectly marinated and grilled. They give you about eight pieces of short ribs with the lunch special. It also comes with a bowl of rice. The tofu soup was average and nothing special (much better at BCD). The ban chan was also average; my favorites were the braised radish and kimchi. Everything else was mediocre. Service: Service was just okay. They weren't particular friendly or welcoming. They also don't come to check on you throughout the meal. Ambiance: The restaurant has two floors and can accommodate both small and large groups. Seating is spacious and comfortable. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant! read more

See all

Whenever I'm in New York, I always go to New Wonjo Restaurant in West 32nd Street whether to have lunch or dinner. New Wonjo is one of my favorite Korean Restaurant in Manhattan that specializes in Korean Barbecue. If its not busy, you are seated promptly and your server takes care of you right away. After you order, drinks and appetizers were served. Food is delicious, complimentary cold tea is served after dinner. Casual dining and family atmosphere ambiance. Always a great time to be here. Check it out! read more

See all

Love the soon tofu and the ban chan is delicious. We can back for 2nd time. The ban chan is different from last time. We got a Try the combo of fried mackerel & non spicy soon tofu. Their tofu is so good I don't even want any spicy to mask the tofu nature flavor. The broth is so light but it pair well with the rich tofu the diced squash and seafood ( shrimp and mussels) I would like more squash in the tofu stew. Service is fast. Take around 10-15 minutes to get the main dishes ready It's a little loud over here. I want to try the BBQ but it looks like reservation ahead is a must. The wait for Bbq table at 2nd floor is long. read more

See all

This is a great place for Korean food. We came here as a family on a Monday around 4pm and we were seated immediately. The restaurant upstairs is very nicely decorated with lots of pictures and art. We ordered the Jap Che (glass noodles)with beef and the Dduk Boki (rice cake/gnocchi) and the Je Yook Gui (spicy sliced pork) to be grilled table-side. All of these were great and the BBQ order came with plenty of sides. Be warned, if it says spicy, it's spicy; Korean cuisine does not mess around when something is labeled as "spicy". They have lots a drink offerings and several beer options, I ordered an Allagash. The wait staff was friendly and checked in on us often, the food came out relatively quickly and we had a very pleasant experience. read more

See all

4.5/5 Came here with my boyfriend for Korean bbq on a weekend night. We made a reservation the day of and we were able to get one for 8pm. We arrived a little before 8 but didn't get seated until 8:10. We ordered the meat mania set and a small seafood pancake for share. The seafood pancake tasted good but I wish there would be more seafood. The meat mania set came with the perfect amount of meat and they were all marinated well. The whole bbq experience was taken care of by a server so we were able to just sit back and relax and enjoy our meal. Overall, a great experience. Service was good and food was great and reasonably priced. Will definitely come back in the future! read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

New Wonjo Restaurant has that warm, cozy charm that feels like stepping into a Korean home. While they're known for Korean BBQ, we opted for their entrees and were pleasantly surprised by how comforting and satisfying the whole meal was. We started with the sweet and spicy fried chicken as an appetizer. While it was crispy and flavorful, it reminded us more of a spicy sesame chicken than the classic Korean-style bone- in fried chicken we were expecting. That said, the variety of banchan (side dishes) more than made up for it--potato salad, kimchi, cucumber salad, and more--each one fresh, tasty, and true to what I love about Korean cuisine. For our mains, we ordered the Bulgogi Bibimbap and the Octopus Bibimbap. Both came out sizzling hot and packed with flavor. The balance of textures and seasonings made each bite so satisfying--we were completely stuffed by the end! Just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite, our server surprised us with a traditional cinnamon dessert tea. It was such a lovely touch and something I haven't experienced at most Korean restaurants. That detail alone told me how authentic and thoughtful this place really is. Service was great throughout--our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we felt welcome. Overall, New Wonjo offers a comforting Korean dining experience with authentic touches that make it memorable. Would definitely return! read more

See all

I've been eating here for years now. I love the way they bring tons of small bites before the main dish arrives. Of course my favorite is the kimchi (obviously lol). I usually go here before or after Macy's. The most recent time i also got to check out the Korean beauty spots next door to the restaurant. The service is great, and the setting and ambiance is relaxing and pleasant. I don't mind dining alone, but this is one place i really hope to bring friends or family (more side dishes that way hee hee) read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The service is really great - the server cooks table side and manages to handle several tables at once. Although it's loud, the servers have amazing hearing and anticipates what we needed quickly. The community water bottles are filled frequently, no one's glasses are empty. Side dishes are refilled promptly and generously. For Korean bbq, the meat quality is average on their regular beef set menus. While the side dishes are plentiful, the variety is underwhelming. The seafood pancake and fried rice are just alright - nothing special and a bit greasy. It's super packed and they turn the tables quickly for bbq. Will try another spot next time! read more

See all

I stopped coming since the pandemic recently walked by. I saw that they had lunch special again. I ordered Hae Jang Guk which is beef Bone soup. The soup was hearty and delicious . it comes with a lot of condiments .The service is fast and the place is clean. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Hae Jang Guk - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant was so tasty! The meats and banchan were delicious! Also, our service was great! The people were very kind and attentive. They also helped us cook our meats which was plus. When you walk in, you definitely feel welcomed and know this is a good place to spend time with buddies or family. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I went to Wonjo a few times in the late 2000s, before its apparent transformation into New Wonjo. I'm sure the restaurant changed in significant ways, but my first thought upon walking in was, "Oh yea, this place! I've been here before." I rolled in at 2:30 on a Wednesday morning, for a late-night sa-cha meal, the fourth and final stop of a long, fun night. We'd started with a giant party, a diverse group of 200+ people, of which about 20 made it to noraebang. When we walked into New Wonjo, we were eight or nine strong, and I think all but one or two of us were Korean. I was honestly proud of everyone. The restaurant was comfortingly familiar, but I might have felt that way even if I'd never been before. The vibe was pleasant and homey, quiet at that hour. We took over a big table upstairs and got great service. We had an entire meal, complete with banchan and possibly soju. We ordered naengmyun, bulgogi, and kimchi jjigae, and everything hit the spot. I don't know if you've had cold noodles and Korean barbecue after hours of steady drinking, but they don't have to be that good to be delicious. Wonjo's food, I believe, is legitimately good, making the place worth visiting day or night. read more

Solid kbbq spot, although not top tier. It's good for a last minute kbbq craving, especially during peak hours, but I wouldn't choose this as a top spot to make plans in advanced or take friends who are visiting. My friend and I came on a Friday at around 7:45 after trying another spot that was completely packed. The restaurant is not the largest, but we only had to wait 5-10 minutes before we were seated. They have a pretty extensive menu, but we opted to go with the premium beef set that gives you 3 cuts of beef plus the standard banchan, egg, and tofu stew. The meat was all good quality but I wouldn't say exceptional. I do appreciate though that the servers cook it for you here and they're pretty efficient. The banchan was ok but honestly not my favorite. They won't give you any refills unless you ask, which we did for the kimchi. You can also opt to add a mini naengmyeon if you'd like, which we did. The naengmyeon was solid and a small one split between two people was plenty. Overall, we left the meal feeling extremely stuffed. The two downsides for this restaurant was first that they forgot about the naengmyeon and we had to ask for it, which is not the biggest deal. The second (and worse) downside was that they only gave us like 5 pieces of rice paper for the bbq and when we asked for more, said they were all out. The rice paper is one of my favorite parts of kbbq, so for me this was pretty inexcusable. So to summarize, decent kbbq for the price but lacking in some aspects of service especially around the accompanying dishes. I probably wouldn't go back because of this given the variety of kbbq restaurants in the area, but if you're in a pinch it's not a bad choice. read more

Went for lunch and enjoyed the lunch specials -- I ordered the Galbi & bean paste stew while my husband had the Sundubu Jjigae with mushroom. Lots of bonchon to start and a sweet drink at the end of the meal. Everything was yummy. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal, especially since we sat on the second floor with a window view out onto West 32nd Street. read more

See all

The goal this time around was getting some good kbbq for my friend and we ended up going to New Wonjo because it was the most price efficient and I wasn't crazy hungry. Turns out it is a very solid spot! Walking in they have the first floor that is non-bbq and top floor that is bbq! All the staff were nice and I noticed majority woman staff as I'm used to majority kkq/asian restaurants to be young asian men. It was nice to see and gave a very relaxed and homey experience. Anyway they have a nice bbq set called the Wonjo combo for about $94 for 2 with 3 meats and banchan which is a steal considering the average ones are usually starting at $60-80 pp. All the food was delicious and the quality of the meats were impressive for the cost. Loved all the small different takes of the regular banchan as well as some new additions. For example, they had a dried squid I've never gotten before. The marinated galbi was my favorite and I didn't even add any sauce and the texture was perfect!!! This is one of the places that will do the cooking for you so you can rest and watch the show. At the end, They gave us a cold cinnamon tea which was to help the digestion. I will be visiting this kbbq from now on because it's so simple and delicious. You can probably even make a reservation the day of. $$ Food 9 Atmosphere 8 Service 8 read more

See all

Takeout soup. I still need to revisit their table bbq but this is focused on the takeout galbi tang. Ordered ahead for a pickup lunch galbi tang. Easy pickup. Food is tasty. You get premium packaging and utensils. All veggie banchan that was fine. Soup was tasty. But there were only 2 pieces of galbi. Yea there were a few slices of brisket, some glass noodles and radish but for $23 I want more. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Galbi Tang - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly staff and lots of freebies like japchae, cold radish leaf kimchi, stewed kimchi with fish, and cold cinnamon ginger tea. Would definitely come here again. Left with a lot of leftovers. I ordered the Yul-Moo Bibimbop, a cold radish leaf and vegetable bibimbop. Not on your usual menu and a welcome option. Lots of good for the price because the combo came with a choice of stew. Of course you get a mix of complimentary banchan side dishes. read more

See all

Great place! They are very generous with the banchan! We ordered Bimp bim bops and they all were good. Also the bogogi short ribs were delicious. The tofu soup was boiling hot! read more

See all

Pretty mediocre spot, have always passed it for years, finally tried it. Had the lunch special of SDB and spicy pork. Clean enough spot, two floors, second floor is for KBBQ guests. The side dishes were a bit underwhelming, was surprised there wasn't a salad starter. The soondoboo was okay. Had no qualms, was my favorite part of the set. Was spicy enough and enjoyed it. Spicy Pork was bad. There was barely any pork in it. Was mostly green/white onions, more than the meat by almost double it felt. When I did have dome of the meat, it was fine, just wasn't much of it. Was still hungry after the lunch set. Would pass, there's better lunch special spots on this street. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Soondooboo spicy pork lunch combo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I was craving some sort of soup and after reading the menu outside of their restaurant I decided to give Wonjo a shot. They have two floors for dining. The restaurant was pretty clean and organized. The workers worked swiftly and with great customer service. I had the pork kimchi stew and my cousin had the Gamja Tang ( pork ribs with potato stew). I like my pork kimchi stew, I wish it had more pork in it. I would rate 8 out of 10. My cousin was not impressed with his entree but he did like my pork kimchi stew as well. The entree came with little sides such as kimchi, beets, etc. I like that they have single or couples dining area where it's separates by a clear screen. They have restroom for use. Accepts cards or cash. read more

See all

Ordered takeout soondubu jigae with beef. Soup was flavourful and well spiced, large and tender tofu pieces, large tub of rice. Banchan was great also - enjoyed the kimchi and broccoli, and they also had some franks with ketchup. The beef pieces are pretty small. The lunch sets are pretty good value though. read more

Food was good, we had a lot of options for meat and side dishes so we had a good time trying everything. The charcoal grill was a new experience for me but I don't think it changes the dining experience that much compared to other kbbq places. I liked the japchae and the soup. It was really loud and the tables next to us were so loud they were almost yelling, which put a damper on our dinner since we could barely hear each other, and the waitstaff seemed super stressed since it was really busy. read more

As a vegetarian I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of vegetarian options at this KBBQ spot. The jap che and the tofu soup are really, really good. The only item I wasn't a fan of was the vegetable dumplings -- the texture and filling felt off. read more

See all

Pretty standard fare Korean food. I got a kimchi fried rice and seafood pajeon and both were decent. It was nothing special or anything, but it got the job done. Service was quick and prices are reasonable. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Haemul Pajun - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Sadly, it's time for an update. After dining here half a dozen more times since I last wrote, I can report that service remains stellar, as well as lightning quick. But the quality of food has really declined. And it ain't cheap! The last time we went, dumplings were mealy, none of the banchan were particularly flavorful, the grill was smoking like crazy, and the marinated pork was mushy. And you can generally count on one member of a large party to shriek at the top of their lungs throughout your dinner. Time to go exploring in K-town. read more

The OG and the real deal. 10/10 for service the lady who cooked our meats table side was the sweetest. Tender smoky cuts,

Restaurant is busy, but still managed to be cozy. Food was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered beef that was barbecued right in front of us and plenty of side dishes. The waitress was very nice and attentive. read more

See all

What a satisfying late night food spot. We walked in for a table of 4 around midnight and were immediately seated. You can choose to do k-bbq or not - we didn't cause we wanted to karaoke after and didn't want to smell like meat. Service was pretty good and I was pretty content with the prices. There's a lot to choose from, which is exciting and a little overwhelming cause deciding what to get is a little hard for an indecisive girl like me, haha. My friend and I split a bottle of yogurt soju (first time trying this flavor. I had heard it's good and IT IS. Definitely give it a try) and the dduk boki (spicy rice cakes). She said they were a little too sweet, which I could see, but I didn't mind it too much in the whole context of the meal. The sauce was REALLY good and I am a sucker for a fish cake. For my entrée, I went with the hae jang guk (spicy ox bone stew with ox blood and vegetables). God bless whoever made that broth, the umami was INSANE. Best broth I have ever had and it's not even close. I do wish the vegetables were cut a little smaller (couldn't figure out how to eat it un-messily). I also realized that I am not a big fan of the texture of ox blood. I have had blood in soups before, but it has been a while and I was sure it was a softer texture. This was a little harder, and I didn't like that very much - but that's just me. I ate around it cause everything else was scrumptious. I'm really happy to have stumbled across this place and will definitely be returning to satisfy some late night (and day time) cravings. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Banchan - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Solid and reliable. Both in store and late night delivery Yukaejjang: requested extra spicy and they came through. Hearty, flavorful Kalbi: decent portion for a combo meal. Had like 10-11 pieces. Juicy, good sear Naengmyun: tad smaller than I expected for a combo but still good. Noodles a bit soft though, would like more chew. Overall a bit different than standard mul naengmyun since it had some kimchi juice or something, but still happy. Banchan: average to below average. Interesting offerings like spicy hot dog and parsley(?) read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Kalbi and mul naengmyun combo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

See all

New Wonjo deserves a solid 3.5 due to the excellent banchan but went with a 3 due to a few hiccups. For starters, I say skip making a reservation since having one does not get you seated faster. We had to wait 20min past our reservation time which makes absolutely zero sense as we saw those lined against the stairs without a reservation be seated before us. I ordered the prime galbi, kimchi fried rice w/pork, kimchi pancake and two mocktails for us to share. First came the complimentary banchan which were all delicious and fresh (seaweed, yellow radish, kimchi and salad to name a few.) The prime galbi was a pretty good cut (not chewy) and we had it prepared medium. The pancake was as expected but the kimchi fried rice with bits of pork and the fried egg was the star of our meal. However, we were sorely disappointed with the mojito mocktail as we were charged the same price as an alcoholic cocktail (which has never happened in all of my years of dining out.) So non-drinkers, beware, unless you're ok paying $17 for club soda, mint, lime, and simple syrup. I would certainly return for kbbq but next time I'll just order a Sprite. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We came in with absolutely no wait time, even though it was a busy weekend evening. The staff greeted us right away and even brought us waters as soon as we sat down, which was a really nice touch. Once we ordered, the food came out surprisingly fast, and the service stayed friendly and attentive the whole time. We got the Wonju Combo, and honestly, it tasted just as good as it looked. Everything was well-presented, fresh, and flavorful. The kimchi was amazing -- one of the best I've tried, no joke! Even with how packed it was on a Saturday night, everything ran smoothly. Overall, definitely recommend! Meal type Dinner Price per person $20-30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more

Had a great experience dining at the oldest KBBQ restaurant in NYC , established in 1992! New Wonjo is a family-owned and operated establishment, known for their quality farm-to-table meats and for using charcoal in their grilling process. I loved the variety of items available on their menu, ranging from KBBQ to Samgyetang, and my friend and I had fun ordering a bunch of items to share. We ordered: - Premium Galbi - Sliced Pork Jowl - Samgyetang - Cold Noodles Everything was solid, but my favorite was the Premium Galbi, which was juicy and tender, cooked nicely on the charcoal grill. The restaurant was busy on a Thursday night, so definitely grab a reservation to visit with friends. read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Premium Galbi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We came as a big group of 8 with reservation ahead of time. We sat upstairs and it was an overall good experience. We ordered a large beef combo and a large wonjo combo + appetizers - this was perfect for 8 ppl. The fried dumplings and teokboki were okay - not bad but also not great. You can probably skip this. The meat was amazing and staff cooks for you which is nice. I'm from LA so I'm mostly used to cooking myself. We got a few of the cocktails and it was refreshing! Be prepared to smell like smoke and meat afterwards. Don't shower beforehand!!! read more

New Wonjo Restaurant - Beef Combo for 4 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York