Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Restaurants in Koreatown
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Osamil
Elevated anju and skewers in a restaurant-meets-cocktail-bar format.
Notable Picks
#1
Osamil
8.7
A modern Korean gastropub that plays in the upscale lane—skewers, refined anju, and a serious drinks program. The cooking is crisp and contemporary, often layering smoke, fermentation, and sweetness without heaviness. It’s one of the ZIP’s most polished Korean rooms for a full night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ko-chi skewers, Kimchi-laced wings, Tteokbokki with modern saucing
What Makes it Special: Elevated anju and skewers in a restaurant-meets-cocktail-bar format.
#2
Nubiani
8.4
Nubiani’s Midtown East outpost brings polished, modern Korean BBQ to a sleek dining room, with USDA Prime cuts and well-composed BBQ sets cooked over tabletop grills. It’s priced for special dinners and corporate cards, but strong meat quality, banchan, and a lively room make it a go-to upscale KBBQ choice in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime Marinated Short Ribs (갈비), Beef Tartare Bibimbap (육회비빔밥), Kimchi Stew (김치찌개)
What Makes it Special: Modern Korean BBQ with Prime meats and a polished Midtown setting.
#3
GAONNURI
8.4
Penthouse Korean BBQ with skyline views and a more formal service cadence than street-level peers. You’re paying a clear view premium, but the beef sets are well-trimmed, evenly grilled, and paired with thoughtful sides. Best when you want BBQ plus a clear ‘occasion’ factor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime ribeye BBQ set, Marinated galbi set, Seafood pancake
What Makes it Special: KBBQ on a high-rise perch with panoramic Manhattan views.