Situated a block away from the main Ktown street, Take31 is a cozy and tasty time with friends or a date. Highly recommend coming here if you love the most fresh, Korean-inspired tapas paired with a light drink. I was blown away by every single menu item. They are a little on the pricier side (each person ended up paying $30-40), but the mix of flavors come together so beautifully. My favorite dishes were definitely the Crispy Corn Pancake (sweet! crispy! roasted!) and the Pork Belly Crepe Wraps (savory and full, with freshly-made mochi-like texture on the outside). Staff were friendly, and would recommend a reservation since this place is small and likely to get busy during peak dinner hours. If you come earlier like us (at 5pm), it is pretty empty. Would recommend! read more

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I enjoyed eating here. They have pretty good food and the portion sizes are decently large. However, I didn't find anything that really stood out in comparison to the many other Korean restaurants in the area. They have a couple of menu items that aren't featured elsewhere - like their cod roe omelette. But I didn't really like it. The texture of the egg was nice, but the flavor was not great and I think it's fundamentally due to the dish itself. Egg + fish and seaweed just tastes off. I liked their pork belly and their tteobokki was nice and chewy. read more

Take31 - Cod roe omelette, braised pork belly - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

When you first walk in you'll notice the simple/sleek vibe of the place, with decent acoustics and a surprisingly spacious dining area. This spaciousness is welcome because I think Take31 is best experienced with a group. This restaurant is perfect for family-style eating, you'll want to get a few bites from the wide variety of delicious dishes available, a great foray into New York-chic Korean cuisine. Sharing a round of their signature Makgulli is a great way to start the experience. After that, certain dishes like the Chapaguri are a must for me, but you really can't go wrong, and the staff will give great recommendations if needed. The one downside is that it does feel a bit overpriced if you're going as 1-2 people, but that's all the more reason to go with a group. read more

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I got takeout here for the first time and oh my god it blew my mind. The creamy roe udon is so delicious even after traveling throughout the entire Manhattan to get to my apartment. The tteokbokki it came with is so good, I usually don't even like tteokbokki but wow this blew my mind. read more

Take31 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I might just have found one of my favorite places in New York City! Take31 is this trendy korean fusion restaurant that serves popping vibes. It was packed when we got there in the evenings but only took 5 mins to seat a part of 2. Their makegolli or rice based liquor, is a treat and something not found everywhere! If you need more reasons to check them out, they have a seafood udon that is the best balance of creaminess and savoriness. Plus, their cod roe omelette are one of the fluffiest things you can have. Also, check out their short rib chapaguri which is rich and savory. I had a memorable meal and would definitely be back! read more

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Hands down the best service I've had in Koreatown so far! I popped in for a late night dinner with my mom, and the hot pot we shared had us raving. So good! The servers were also super friendly and quick to help. read more

While I was tucked away in a more conservative corner to eat, I still experienced great service! The vibes are more informal I would say- definitely a pocha vibe. The menu wasn't too big (didnt have a large selection of dishes), however there was enough diversity to find something that youre craving. I had the delight of trying three dishes, all of which I was a fan of:) My favorite would have to be the wasabi cream chicken! I used the whipped wasabi cream for some of the other dishes as well~ Added a nice sweet and potent kick, without being overwhelming. Second place would be the braised pork belly. Can't really go wrong with this, it was straight to the point with the iteration of bossam. Super yummy, but just know you don't get too many pieces (or maybe I was just greedy for more). Out of the three, my 3rd place dish would be the Prime short rib chapaguri. The chapaguri gave me a nostalgic feel referencing the quick easy meal made at home, but the generous amount of prime short rib made it so savory! Dipped some pieces into the wasabi cream and it was delicious. Would definitely come back to try more stuff, their cocktails and desserts looked good:) read more

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One of the most popular Korean restaurants in NYC. Wait times can get really long so make sure to come early! Some of my favorites are the pollack roe omelette, seafood pancake, and hotpot stew. The pork belly rice crepe wraps however were underwhelming. The texture of gooeyness with already fatty pork did not work for me. Regardless, everything else was delicious and great to share among 3-4 people. The prices however are a bit steep for the portion size read more

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After so many years, take31 still remains such a classic korean spot in ktown. It is pretty difficult to get a resy here on a weekend, but we were able to come in randomly and get seated right away on a tuesday evening. If you want to impress, take your friends here for a chill and affordable dinner spot! You probably can't go wrong with anything on the menu- I highly recommend the seafood cream rod udon, chapaguri, and the army soup. I recently tried their slushy soju which also hit the spot. Not the strongest drink but is very refreshing in the summer haha. Other notable menu items are the wasabi cream chicken, seafood pancake, and the pork belly dishes. read more

I came with a group of 4 on a Monday night and while it was packed, we were still able to be seated right away. We ordered the Korean Army Stew and the Braised Pork Belly. Both of them were bursting with flavor and great portions for sharing! I really enjoyed the braised pork belly, I think it's one of my favorites in the city. It had a melt-in-your-mouth kind of texture and did not have an overpowering pork taste. The Korean Army Stew was perfectly seasoned, and had a decent amount of proteins in it, but I felt the noodles were a little overcooked. It was nice that they also give complimentary tteokbokki. Service was great, really fast and attentive. read more

I've seen the Injeolmi Pork Belly all over my page and have wanted to visit for the longest time! We went a bit overboard and ordered so many dishes, but glad we got to have a bite of everything! * Roll-up Cod Roe Omelette - salty and soft egg omelette, would pair nicely with spicy dishes but was a bit overwhelming for me * Prime Short Rib Chapaguri - featured in Parasite! I was expecting this to be very sweet but surprised there was a familiar spice/smoke end note - I feel like they used ramen spice packets to add an extra oomph to the dish. I really enjoyed! The noodles did not swell/bloat and the sauce stayed loose, making this easy to share. * Pork Belly Rice Crepe Wraps - the star of the show! You get a chewy yet crisp barbecued pork belly bite with the nuttiness of the Injeolmi powder - truly an explosion of flavors. * Crispy Corn Pancake - crunchy & sweet * Cold-Kimchi Noodle - refreshing, but wish they had given spoons for us to slurp the delicious broth * Garlic Crusts & Spicy Chicken - also one of my favorites: super crispy and flavorful with super soft and juicy chicken! I'd love to try the Lasagna or stews when the weather gets cold - would pair perfectly with their refreshing Shaken Sojus. read more

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TAKE31 is FUEGOOOOOO. It was literally so good we forgot to take proper photos of the food... we INDULGED in free tteokbokki, wood ear mushroom salad, the acclaimed braised pork with rice crepe, and the delectable corn pancake.. had to take a pause my mouth is watering from writing this review. Each item was great, but DEFINITELY try the braised pork with rice crepe as it's so unique. Tbh we were not big believers in this combo and almost opted for something else, but we were happily surprised at how well the rice crepe worked with the pork belly. The tenderness of the pork and softness of the crepe add such a fulfilling texture that's complimented perfectly by the sauce they drizzle over the dish. The service was great-- quick and efficient. What more can you ask for? We were sat in the very back of the restaurant in an almost private space which was super nice and a bit more quiet which is always hard and unexpected in NY. ILL BE BACK to try more items on this menu. Definitely make a reservation though! We saw a lot of people waiting outside to be seated when we walked right in. Highly recommend this joint. read more

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Very innovative & creative dishes offering twists on a lot of korean classics! Each dish was super unique and flavorful - will definitely be back to try other things on the menu :) note: portions were pretty small so would recommend sharing & ordering more than one dish per person read more

Take31 - Pork Belly Rice Crepe Wraps - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We came right at opening with a reservation and were seated pretty quickly. The space has a lot of seating that moves into the back, but it felt still pretty homey and was decorated nicely. The menu was pretty aesthetic and overall had a nice selection of foods. It has a lot of modern twists on a lot of different Korean dishes, but also does the classics decently well. We decided to share 3 things as a group of 2 and overall, this was a little too much -- I would probably recommend two dishes unless you're good taking home leftovers. The free tteokbokki they serve was pretty nice and had a good flavor. The drink we got as well was pretty refreshing and not too strong. I would recommend getting the crispy corn pancake as that was unique but still very tasty and the pork belly rice crepe wraps; the latter was surprisingly a little sweet but super tasty. The Korean army soup was good, but honestly not too special in my opinion and wasn't worth the price; other places serve a dish similar to this as well and it's not like you can't get it elsewhere. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here as the menu was pretty unique and the flavors overall were very solid. The price is a little steep, but the service was good and as long as you get a reservation, with no wait this made for a good experience. read more

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Food here was decent! We started with the yogurt rice wine which was really yummy, and in terms of food, the standout was definitely the pork belly rice crepe wrap. It was cooked really well!! Everything else was solid but nothing too standout. I'm glad I got to try the chapaguri but it got a little too saucy at the end. The braised pork belly meat was also a bit tough. Docked a star also for service. We ended up waiting double the time we were quoted. Not necessarily the restaurants fault, but the table before us did not leave for another 20 minutes after their table was cleaned and set up for us. Would have been nice to have some gesture that there was another party ahead, especially if everything was already cleaned up and prepared for us. read more

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Not to be dramatic but this is one of the top 5 best korean places I've ever had. I can't really explain it but everything I had was top tier. I would probably avoid the dishes that don't sound korean though i.e. the chicken with cream cheese, lasagna, etc. Had the chicken and wasn't a big fan. Everything else was phenomenal though. A thousand percent order the Pork Belly Rice Crepe Wraps and Soon-Dae hot pot!! read more

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I'm a big fan of Hand Hospitality (Her Name is Han, Jua, Atomix, etc) and was excited to try their spot Take31. Stopped in for dinner on a weeknight without a reservation and the wait wasn't too bad - about 25 mins for the two of us. I tried: + Wasabi cream chicken + Crispy corn pancake + Short rib chapaguri The highlight was the chicken, and the free (bottomless) rice cakes that they give you were also amazing. Overall excellent! read more

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~ Braised Pork Belly ~ The pork bellies are tender and soft, with a right meat to fat ratio, doesn't taste much of anything as they rely on the sauce on top for flavours. The sauce is quite citrusy and not too sweet/salty. I really like the green onions on top, goes really well with the sauce and gave it a refreshing taste. ~ Cold Kimchi Noodle ~ The noodles are slightly disappointing, we are expecting noodle made with buckwheat and potato starch, instead this one is somyeon/somen, and not very chewy and springy. The sauce is ok, not as flavourful as I hoped, but there are some thin sliced apple and cucumber making it extra refreshing. There is also some kimchi / gochujang slushy to keep the noodle ice cold, it was quite fun eating that. Will I be back? Probably yes The dishes we ordered are pretty average, nothing particularly good or bad. My friends mentioned some other dishes are better, so probably will try those next time! read more

Take31 - Cold Kimchi Noodle - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I enjoyed everything here! We went right at 5 so there were seats but it filled up pretty quickly. Even still, it didn't feel too loud. All the food was delicious and the slushy soju was really refreshing! The servers were all quick and attentive. I'd come back again! read more

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Good Korean dishes with subtle fusion twists! Portions are a little small but were used to that by now, lol -- I recommend ordering a more than 1 dish per person. We were seated right away with a reservation and our order was taken pretty quickly too. They also serve a small plate of tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) as a side dish, but that was it for the banchan, which shows that it's not a traditional Korean restaurant for sure. My favorite dish is definitely the pork belly rice crepe wraps, they taste perfect with the injeolmi powder and sauce that come with it. Ambiance-wise, I felt like the music was way too loud and I felt like I was at a pocha. read more

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Take 31 really blew us away! We came with a reservation and were seated immediately. The free appetizer of tteokbokki was DELICIOUS. I would go back just for that tbh. We tried the bulgogi fried rice, the garlic crispy chicken, and the black bean noodles with short rib. THE BULGOGI FRIED RICE WAS INSANE. This was the star dish. If you're going to order one thing, get the bulgogi fried rice. The noodles were okay, they weren't a super stand out flavor, but still solid. The garlic chicken came out super fresh, piping hot. Everything was served SO quickly which was amazing. Small restaurant but a nice ambiance. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Rating: 4.56/5 Wasabi Cream Chicken - Crispy chicken with honey butter and whole grain mustard sauce with wasabi whipped cream $16.95 (4.7/5) - the wasabi whipped cream was very fresh and paired so well with the crispy chicken - I would recommended eating the chicken when it comes out since I noticed it was not as crispy after it cooled down at the end of the meal -v - Really unique cream, definitely the highlight of the dish, could have fries or anything else really with it. Giving extra points for not having had it before -m - Could have had a bit more chicken -m - v rating: 4.6/5 vs m rating: 4.8/5 Korean Army Soup - Korean-style spicy soup with spam, bacon, sausage, hamburger patty, ramen, American cheese, mushroom & scallion $28.95 (4.4/5) - Very large quantity but would recommend asking for more ramen added to it (did not charge extra) - not a big fan of the hamburger patty and the bacon chunk they added were stuck together (would have liked it if they separated the bacon before added it in) -v - Very solid, you get to keep eating for a long time and the food doesn't run out so I was happy with it -m - v rating: 4.3/5 vs m rating: 4.5/5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE (4.6/5) - I would come here with a reservation. We came on around 6:40 on a Wednesday and there was roughly a 20 min wait - also limited to 1.5 hour seating - Also no same day reservations, so I couldn't hold the seats for us because I was early -m - I loved the plates & table set up & food came out quick-v - Usually at Korean restaurants, they will give you banchan which are side dishes. Most places I've visited served us multiple but at take 31, they served us tteokbokki which is usually on the menu instead. It was a bit spicy and chewy and paired well with the whole meal. - v rating: 4.7/5 vs m rating: 4.5/5 Other comments -v - Since I came in the past I would highly recommend trying the pork belly rice crepe wraps. The flavor was very unique and I never had a dish like this at other restaurant. I remember the chicken tasted really good the first time too which is why I insisted we ordered it again. - I've had the shake it drinks in the past and recommend trying at least one read more

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Been here a few years ago with my friend and would definitely come back. One of my favorite Korean restaurant in the city. Can't wait to try their other items. Everything we got was amazing and the service was incredible for hosting a mid size party without notice. read more

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Love this! Officially, it's my favorite spot in NYC now. So I saw this on Instagram and decided to give it a shot. It's a pretty cozy restaurant. We didn't make a reservation since we decided on this restaurant at the last minute. But we did not have to wait long to be seated. Which was nice. We ordered a bunch of food that was recommended on Instagram and we absolutely love every single dish! White peach Makgeolli is a must!! Seafood udon was amazing too! It tasted similar to the ones I had in Toronto. The omelette was soft and fluffy too! Which tasted nice and addictive. Definitely coming back here again! read more

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We were in that situation where your plane just landed about an hour ago, and you weren't starving but didn't want to go to bed hungry. That's when we found this charming little spot in Korea Town that caters to the new-age food seekers and traditional Korean wants. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. Score one for the successful NYC food tour. BB read more

This was an amazing place to have dinner! We were lucky to be able to get a last minute Resy, since this place is usually booked! They offered tteokboki instead of traditional bread, which we really enjoyed. We ordered their yuzu soju slushy, which was a delicious drink that paired well with the spicy heat of our entrees! For our entrees, we got their chapaguri and lasagna, both of which were a delicious and creative take on popular Korean cuisine. Definitely recommend this place if you're able to snag a reservation! read more

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Came here without a reservation on a Saturday evening, and we were seated within 20 minutes, which was awesome! Definitely a busy spot, with a young, modern and fun vibe. Ordered the Prime Short Rib Chapaguri, and it was quite good! The sauce had a great, balanced spicy kick to it, and the noodles were perfectly cooked and coated. The short rib was great, but definitely with there was more meat in the dish. Great portion size! The staff was kind, but service was somewhat slow despite us getting seated quickly. The host was great and the kitchen staff were kind, but we were definitely waiting on our food, receipt, and service for a while. At some point, we believe that our waitress forgot about our table, as we were waiting and done eating for over 30 minutes before we were able to flag someone down. Definitely a bit on the pricy side for what you get, but good food and will be back to try more! read more

Take31 - Prime Short Rib Chapaguri - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Modern takes on korean food, and it's well done. Lasagna was surprisingly spicy, so do note that. Wasabi cream chicken was crispy and sweet. The corn pancakes were chewy and crispy read more

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Would recommend getting a reservation. I found it a little odd that they made us move tables after we already sat and had our appetizers. Food was great! The corn cheese pancake was different and the injeolmi pork belly twist was great! And you can't go wrong with the fried chicken! read more

Amazing taste and great value. Intimate setting with friendly service. We got the Braised Pork Belly--AMAZING, Crispy Corn Pancake--ok, and the Korean Army Stew--nice and filling--for a larger group to share. I'm coming back to try their other Pasta and Rice dishes. read more

Take31 - Braised Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid Korean food. 15 min wait even with reservation. Doesn't seem to be enough staff. Makgeolli was good and had a large variety. Prices were fair. They give you free rice cakes with unlimited refills. All the plates are large and best to be shared. The flavors everything were fine, but just not any memorable dishes I would come back for. My favorite dish of the night was the cod roe omelette. read more

Highly recommend this place! Pretty much everything in the menu was great. This place is great for sharing. The corn pancake was nice and crunchy. A must have is the pork belly. It had a good amount of pork and toppings. We got the seafood soup but spicy. It had a kick to it for sure. There was also a good amount of seafood and veggies in the soups. My least favorite was the lasagna. I thought it was too sweet. There was a purée in it as well. I thought it had too much purée and it overpowered the dish. Service was great too. Our server was nice and helpful. The inside was so cool. Take31 has a very nice interior and good amount of seats. A note, I booked my reservation 2-3 weeks in advance. They do get booked up pretty quickly. read more

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This time, I tried the spicy short rib lasagna, creamy seafood udon & white peach makgeoli. My most favorite was the cod roe seafood udon - super delicious, creamy, al dente udon & shrimp. My least favorite was the spicy short rib lasagna - It definitely was not a traditional lasagna type, as there was not that much "cheese" in it. The short ribs were spicy, but I found it weird that there was some sort of sweet potato in this item. The white peach makgeoli was good - was not strong & tasted like peach slushy. I would highly recommend the creamy seafood udon! Service was great - foods came out quick & staff were attentive. read more

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I came here with some friends for an early dinner. Service was really nice, they were attentive and our food came out at a nice pace. We got the crispy corn pancake, seafood and chive pancake, and army stew, as well as some slushy soju shakers. I loved that they provide some tteokbokki as a free appetizer and it was delicious too. The corn pancake was the best item hands down. Crispy and the perfect combo of sweet and salty. The seafood and chive pancake was good but didn't blow me away. I wish it was bigger, as it was on the smaller side. It's a good size for 2 people and maybe 4 people if each person only wants a single slice. The army stew was large and had a ton of meat. I wish it had more ramen noodles but the broth was good and not overly salty, which army stew has a tendency to be. The soju slushy shakers were also really good. They have real fruit slush/juice in them and are nice to share with the table. For 4 people, we got 3 (orange mango, yuzu grapefruit, and kiwi apple). We agreed kiwi apple was the best flavor. Overall I enjoyed Take31 and definitely want to come back to try their other items, particular their fried rice or seafood udon, and pork belly crepe. And would definitely order the crispy corn pancake, can't recommend it enough. read more

Made a reservation here for a weekend night with 5 friends and we got these dishes. Also not pictured but we ordered the spicy galbi hotpot as well. The service was pretty standard and the food was pretty average, it was good but I wouldn't consider it amazing. It can definitely get loud here during the dinner rush sometimes. One thing to call out is that the portions are smaller than they look, something to keep in mind before coming here. Would also recommend making a reservation on Resy since the lines can get long especially for dinner. Some people on line were waiting 30+ mins to get in since they didn't have a reservation. Overall good experience here. read more

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All I have to say is get the Makgulli because it's freaking delicious, specifically the Chestnut Makgulli ($17). Comes in a 23 ounce glass so this is for sure something you share with the table, not consumed by yourself. Although you could if you really wanted to. read more

Ambiance (4/5): The back dining area inside is a bit dark but not too loud. There's a front and back dining area. I didn't feel cramped at all. You can see the kitchen from the front dining area. Service (5/5): They seated us without having the full party and we never felt like we were being rushed out of there. There was always someone available to take our order or help with anything. I like how the servers also instructed us for what to do with some of the dishes (e.g., break the egg, or eat the noodles first, or provide context to the dish) Slushy Soju - Orange Mango (5/5): The little bottle definitely packs a punch! We shared a bottle among our party of 4 and it was enough to sip on throughout the meal. Braised Pork Belly (4/5): The pork belly was super tender! The braising seasoning did not stand out very much but tasted great with the heaping topping of scallions and the spicy Chef's sauce. Rolled-up Cod Roe Omelette (4/5): Be sure to eat this dish while it's hot! It's a very unique dish w a thin layer of cod roe within a rolled-up egg. The sauce drizzled on top gives it another element of umami. Spicy Soft Tofu Soup (4/5): I was a big fan of the tofu soup as there was a lot of depth of flavors. The portions were plentiful and there a lot of variety in the dish. Short Rib Chapaguri (2/5): The chunks of short rib were pretty tough to chew. The Jjajang sauce did not stand out as anything special. Wasabi Cream Chicken (3/5): There a nice crunch to the chicken nuggets. I could not really taste the hints of honey butter or mustard. The wasabi whipped cream was very light in flavor. I would definitely come again to try their other dishes! read more

Take31 - Short Rib Chapaguri - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was everything ! It exceeded my expectation food was on point Real young adult vibe here

We went on a Friday evening and the vibes were very nice! Food was great too. Got the makgulli also. Portions were also great for two people. read more

Take31 - Makgulli - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I loved Take31. It's definitely not authentic Korean food but it is amazing! We sat down and the vibes was so nice! Everybody was chatting and this was a great place to catch up with friends. We got a some free tteobokki which was so flavorful and spicy in the best ways! We followed this up with army stew, short rib lasagna (which does take 20 mins) and the soy garlic fried chicken. If you want a fun twist on pocha food and great vibes I think this is the spot for you. Also you cannot skip out on the short rib lasagna. It was so amazing. I just which the meat was cut up for you but other than that it was perfect. read more