Best Korean Restaurants in Lincoln Square
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
San Soo Gab San
High-volume Korean BBQ that stays reliable with strong banchan and classic grills.
Notable Picks
8.4
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A big, high-traffic Korean BBQ and comfort-food anchor where the order should stay focused: one grill meat, one stew, and a bowl of noodles to reset your palate. The banchan rotation keeps the table moving, and the kitchen holds up under volume better than most in the area.
Must-Try Dishes:
Samgyeopsal (pork belly), Galbi (marinated short rib), Naengmyeon (cold noodles)
What Makes it Special: High-volume Korean BBQ that stays reliable with strong banchan and classic grills.
Worthy Picks
#2
Dancen
7.8
A late-running Korean bar-restaurant built for spicy, shareable plates and a lively pace. It’s strongest when you order into their crowd favorites—one fire dish, one crunchy pork option, and a stew to anchor the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fire chicken, Crispy pork skin, Budae jjigae (army stew)
What Makes it Special: A Korean bar-night menu that leans spicy, crunchy, and shareable.
7.8
A focused ox-bone-soup specialist where the move is a steaming bowl, a rice pairing, and a steady run of banchan—no menu wandering needed. It’s comfort-forward and straightforward, built for regulars who want warm broth and clean execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seolleongtang (ox bone soup), Brisket add-on, House kimchi and banchan
What Makes it Special: A single-lane Korean soup shop that delivers deep, steady broth.