🥩Steak • BBQ • Smoke

Manhattan Korean & Japanese BBQ

The city's red-meat and smoke specialists: prime steakhouses, pit BBQ, Korean and Japanese grill, churrascarias and smokehouses — ranked by the same review-weighted score as the rest of NYC Dine.

All BoroughsManhattan 191Brooklyn 65Queens 132The Bronx 15Staten Island 15
🥩 Steakhouses 192🔥 BBQ & Smoke 230🥢 Korean & Japanese BBQ 83🍖 Churrascarias 7🪵 Smokehouses 9🍜 Mongolian BBQ 0

🏆 Top of the Board

#198.5 score
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Korean barbecue restaurant · Manhattan · ⭐ 4.9 (6,014)
#298.0 score
Yakiniku Toraji An
Japanese restaurant · Manhattan · ⭐ 4.9 (810)
#397.9 score
Yakiniku Gen East Village
Japanese restaurant · Manhattan · ⭐ 4.9 (1,629)

38 Korean & Japanese BBQ in Manhattan

Ranked by the same review-weighted score across NYC Dine: star rating balanced against review volume, plus NLP review sentiment. Filter by borough and cut above.

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
🏆#1 Verified
50% Match

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

$30-60

At KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, we blend the rich culinary traditions of Korean BBQ and Hot Pot into an unforgettable experiential dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, catching up with friends, or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant offers something for everyone--delicious food, a fun atmosphere, and a hands-on, all-you-can-eat dining adventure unlike any other. Last seating is an hour before closing.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarianVegan
★4.9(6k+ reviews)
310 W 38th St
Yakiniku Toraji An
🥈#2 Verified
55% Match

Yakiniku Toraji An

$100+

Toraji is Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant in New York City. We offer you a traditional and exciting experience to enjoy Yakiniku at their own table with smokeless roaster. Let's make a bond with your friends and family over high quality and fresh marbled A5 Wagyu and premium US Beef.

Japanese restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★4.9(500+ reviews)
18 Elizabeth St
Yakiniku Gen East Village
🥈#3 Verified
55% Match

Yakiniku Gen East Village

$40-100

Authentic Japanese BBQ Restaurant

Japanese restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.9(1k+ reviews)
218 E 9th St
GAN-HOO BBQ
🏅#4 Verified
50% Match

GAN-HOO BBQ

$30-70

Gan Hoo BBQ is a Premium casual BBQ restaurant blending Korean & Japanese grilling with Chinese flavor philosophy. We've created a dining experience that celebrates the art of BBQ while honoring the culinary traditions of Korea, Japan, and China. Our interactive grilling tables allow you to cook your own meats to perfection, while our chefs craft unique sauces and sides that elevate every bite.

Barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.9(1k+ reviews)
29 E 30th St
Ahgassi Korean Barbecue
🏅#5 Verified
50% Match

Ahgassi Korean Barbecue

$40-100

NYC's Premier Korean Specialty Barbecue - Come check out international K-pop phenomenon BTS' favorite restaurant in LA! Ahgassi Gopchang Korean Barbecue is considered one of a kind because we specialize in cooking roasted beef intestines to perfection. We use our own distinct flavorful sauces to marinate and cook our meats, providing customers with filled stomachs and a unique cultural experience. With a wide range of cuts provided, it is a one-stop destination to satisfy all and any KBBQ craving. Similar to our Baekjeong restaurants, our Ahgassi location is filled with traditional Korean jocular design to enhance the cultural experience.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.8(2k+ reviews)
1 E 32nd St
Yakiniku Great NYC
🏅#6 Verified
25% Match

Yakiniku Great NYC

$100+

You can make a reservation for our soft opening using the link below.| We are a Japanese Yakiniku restaurant specializing in Kuroge Wagyu, offering an authentic dining experience rooted in tradition. After success in Japan, Hong Kong, and across Southeast Asia, we are bringing our heritage to New York with expertly prepared, perfectly seasoned meats that showcase the true flavor of Japanese beef.

Japanese restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.9(10+ reviews)
12 W 17th St
miss KOREA BBQ
🏅#7 Verified
50% Match

miss KOREA BBQ

$50-100

Chic, zen-like Koreatown restaurant for barbecue, bulgogi and hot pots.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.7(19k+ reviews)
10 W 32nd St
KOBA Korean BBQ
🏅#8 Verified
50% Match

KOBA Korean BBQ

$10-20

Fast Traditional Korean for the modern day warriors.

Korean restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarianVegan
★4.6(100+ reviews)
460 Park Ave S
Wooga Korean BBQ
🏅#9 Verified
40% Match

Wooga Korean BBQ

$30-80

Chelsea

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.8(10+ reviews)
793 6th Ave
Yakiniku Gen
🏅#10 Verified
55% Match

Yakiniku Gen

$50-100

Contemporary Japanese BBQ featuring table grills for various meats, plus sake & specialty cocktails.

Yakiniku restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★4.6(500+ reviews)
250 E 52nd St
KOBA Korean BBQ
67% Match

KOBA Korean BBQ

$20-30

Trendy, upbeat counter-serve outfit serving up traditional Korean dishes with fast-food flair.

Korean restaurant🥢 CarnivoreGluten-FreeVegetarianVegan
★4.6(500+ reviews)
918 3rd Ave
Gunbae
50% Match

Gunbae

$30-50

Buzzy hangout featuring Korean BBQ at table grills, plus colorfully lit karaoke rooms.

Korean restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarianVegan
★4.6(1k+ reviews)
67 Murray St
Yakiniku Futago Chelsea
65% Match

Yakiniku Futago Chelsea

$100+

High-end restaurant offering Japanese-style BBQ, Korean eats & cocktails in a low-lit, modern venue.

Barbecue restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★4.6(1k+ reviews)
37 W 17th St
Don Don Korean BBQ
52% Match

Don Don Korean BBQ

$40-50

Brought to you by the Team behind Kochi and Mari, Korean Bbq with a twist serving top quality dry aged pork in a retro 90's Korean gastro pub. Come enjoy some amazing kpop, soju, and K BBQ. #Dondonnyc/#don don #dondonbbq

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.6(100+ reviews)
37 W 43rd St
Jongro Gopchang
27% Match

Jongro Gopchang

$50-100

Authentic Korean BBQ & premium beef tripe, served late into the night in the heart of Manhattan. At Jongro Gopchang, we specialize in expertly grilled gopchang, makchang, and Korean-style BBQ -- prepared fresh and cooked to perfection. Guests come for the rich flavor, stay for the lively atmosphere, and return for the true Seoul dining experience you can't find anywhere else. Perfect for group dinners, celebrations, or a late-night feast. If you're craving bold flavors, sizzling grills, and unforgettable Korean comfort food--this is the spot.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.6(100+ reviews)
22 W 32nd St 5th floor
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
50% Match

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

$20-80

Yakiniku restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.4(500+ reviews)
620 Amsterdam Ave
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
50% Match

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

$50-100

Japanese restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.5(2k+ reviews)
34 Cooper Sq
Three Kingdoms BBQ
50% Match

Three Kingdoms BBQ

$30-70

Discover New York's most authentic Xita-style Chinese BBQ at Three Kingdom BBQ in Midtown Manhattan. We serve premium beef, pork, lamb, chicken skewers, seafood, and classic Korean-inspired dishes--all seasoned with our famous house spice blend. Whether you're craving grilled skewers, street-style Northeast Chinese BBQ, or late-night Korean BBQ flavors, we're your go-to spot on 8th Avenue. Great for friends, groups, and food lovers seeking bold, smoky flavors

Grill🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.6(100+ reviews)
813 8th Ave
Yakiniku TORAJI
60% Match

Yakiniku TORAJI

$100+

Toraji is a "yakiniku" style BBQ restaurant. Since our first shop has been established in 1995 in Tokyo, Ebisu area, we came a long way. Starting with "namuru" and "kimchi" Korean style steamed and pickeled vegetables, continuing with tongue, ribs and/or outside skirt, finishing with cold noodles or "pibimpab"korean style mixed rice . bowl. We are comited to provide you the "yakiniku" you want for the days you feel like having a "yakiniku". We as pro won`t do any compromise in terms of ingredients, taste or service, Toraji will continue to promote the right way the yakiniku culture, bringing taste, happiness and health to our customers.

Japanese restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.5(100+ reviews)
217 E 43rd St Fl 1
Nubiani - Midtown East
25% Match

Nubiani - Midtown East

$100+

Nubiani Midtown East offers a Korean barbecue dining experience in the heart of Manhattan, where guests gather around the table to enjoy meats grilled over direct heat. The name "Nubiani" refers to the traditional Korean style of cooking meat over open fire, a technique that highlights the natural flavor of the ingredients with minimal seasoning. Each table features a built-in grill where guests can cook and share carefully selected cuts of beef and pork alongside classic Korean dishes. Located in Midtown East, Nubiani provides a welcoming setting for business dinners, casual gatherings, and evenings spent enjoying Korean barbecue together. Little moments, big memories.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.3(100+ reviews)
243 E 58th St
Antoya Korean BBQ
55% Match

Antoya Korean BBQ

$$

Offshoot of a long-standing Seoul restaurant specializing in Korean BBQ dishes and drinks.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.4(2k+ reviews)
37 W 32nd St
Gopchang Story BBQ - Manhattan
50% Match

Gopchang Story BBQ - Manhattan

$40-50

Busy, bustling restaurant offering Korean barbecue, fried rice & other classic fare.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.3(1k+ reviews)
312 5th Ave 2nd floor
Jongro BBQ
50% Match

Jongro BBQ

$40-90

Serves Korean BBQ and other traditional dishes in a casual, open-timbered space with in-table grills.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.5(5k+ reviews)
22 W 32nd St 2nd floor
Gaonnuri
65% Match

Gaonnuri

$100+

Upscale, stylish Korean eatery on skyscraper's 39th floor offers panoramic views & tabletop BBQ.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.4(1k+ reviews)
1250 Broadway 39th Fl
Jeong Yuk Jeom Korean BBQ NYC
25% Match

Jeong Yuk Jeom Korean BBQ NYC

$100+

Welcome to Jeong Yuk Jeom Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey at Jeong Yuk Jeom, the premier destination for Korean Barbecue in the heart of New York City's Koreatown. We invite you to savor the extraordinary flavors of our prime-grade, aged beef, expertly grilled to perfection right at your table. The vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by stunning Korean artwork and a modern design, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.5(100+ reviews)
44 W 32nd St
LOVE Korean BBQ
50% Match

LOVE Korean BBQ

$50-100

Bustling, informal eatery serving generous plates of homestyle Korean barbecue.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarianVegan
★4.4(1k+ reviews)
319 5th Ave
Yoon Haeundae Galbi
52% Match

Yoon Haeundae Galbi

$50-100

Sophisticated spot for Korean BBQ, shareable plates, and upscale mains, plus bar snacks and cocktails.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.5(1k+ reviews)
Restaurant
NUBIANI - Koreatown
54% Match

NUBIANI - Koreatown

$50-100

Nubiani is a Korean barbecue restaurant located in the heart of Manhattan's Koreatown, where guests gather around the table to enjoy meats grilled over direct heat. The name "Nubiani" refers to the traditional Korean style of cooking meat over open fire, a technique that highlights the natural flavor of the ingredients with minimal seasoning. At Nubiani, each table features a built-in grill where guests can cook and share carefully selected cuts of beef and pork alongside classic Korean dishes. Inspired by the long tradition of Korean grilling culture, the experience centers around food, conversation, and time spent together. Little moments, big memories.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★4.5(1k+ reviews)
315 5th Ave #3FL
Let's Meat BBQ
50% Match

Let's Meat BBQ

$30-70

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, plus soju and imported beers in a roomy, modern space with table grills.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.3(2k+ reviews)
307 5th Ave
New Wonjo
50% Match

New Wonjo

$20-80

Always-open Korean BBQ mainstay distinguishing itself with charcoal-fueled grills.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★4.3(2k+ reviews)
23 W 32nd St
HOWOO
55% Match

HOWOO

$100+

HOWOO is a prime Korean barbecue destination that embodies the art of premium beef. Its name, meaning "Good Meat" and "Rain Shower" in Korean, evokes the sizzling perfection of high-quality cuts on the grill.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.5(100+ reviews)
7 E 31st St
Dons Bogam
50% Match

Dons Bogam

$40-100

Korean cuisine & tabletop BBQ, plus international wines, in a stylish, contemporary setting.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.4(1k+ reviews)
17 E 32nd St
KOBA Korean BBQ
50% Match

KOBA Korean BBQ

$10-20

Fast Traditional Korean Cuisine

Korean restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.4(100+ reviews)
136 William St
HYUN
42% Match

HYUN

$100+

Stylish & minimalist Korean barbecue restaurant serving with traditional tableware & utensils.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreVegetarian
★4.1(500+ reviews)
10 E 33rd St
Jongro BBQ Market | Best All You Can Eat Korean BBQ, Koreatown
50% Match

Jongro BBQ Market | Best All You Can Eat Korean BBQ, Koreatown

$10-70

Experience the best Korean BBQ in NYC at Jongro Market BBQ, your go-to spot for All You Can Eat Korean BBQ! Located in the heart of Manhattan, we bring you an authentic Korean BBQ buffet where you can grill all you can eat with premium meats, fresh sides, and bold flavors. Searching for Korean BBQ near me? Look no further! Our spacious and lively atmosphere is perfect for group dining, celebrations, and BBQ lovers. Enjoy a sizzling feast with our AYCE Korean BBQ, offering a wide selection of meats and classic Korean flavors. Whether you're craving K-BBQ near me or a top-rated Korean restaurant in NYC, we deliver an unbeatable barbecue experience. Visit us for the ultimate Korean BBQ NYC adventure and indulge in the best AYCE Korean BBQ!

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★4.4(100+ reviews)
39 W 32nd St 1st Fl
Kobeque
55% Match

Kobeque

$10-20

Bustling counter serve in a food court featuring Korean barbecue with uncommon cuts of meat.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★3.9(100+ reviews)
11 W 32nd St
Gen Korean BBQ House
60% Match

Gen Korean BBQ House

$30-40

Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 Carnivore
★3.8(500+ reviews)
150 E 14th St
The Kunjip
58% Match

The Kunjip

$20-30

Bustling staples doling out seafood pancakes, bibimbop, and other Korean items in a minimalistic setting.

Korean barbecue restaurant🥢 CarnivoreGluten-FreeVegetarian
★4(3k+ reviews)
32 W 32nd St

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Carnivore NYC different from the Keto & Carnivore guide?

Carnivore NYC is meat-first: it only lists genuine steakhouses, BBQ pits, Korean and Japanese grills, churrascarias and smokehouses. The Keto & Carnivore guide is broader — it also includes low-carb-friendly restaurants that are not primarily meat destinations.

How are Carnivore NYC restaurants ranked?

Every venue uses the same score as the rest of NYC Dine: a Bayesian-weighted rating that blends each restaurant's star rating with its review volume, plus NLP review sentiment. Newer spots need more reviews before they outrank proven veterans.

Which NYC borough has the most BBQ and steakhouses?

Manhattan and Brooklyn carry the densest concentration of prime steakhouses, while Queens has the deepest bench of Korean BBQ, churrascarias and neighborhood smokehouses. Use the borough filters above to narrow the board.

Do you include Korean BBQ and Japanese yakiniku?

Yes. Korean BBQ, Japanese yakiniku and Mongolian grill all qualify — they are table-grilled, meat-forward dining. Browse /carnivore/korean-bbq for the full tableside grilling board.

Are kosher and halal steakhouses included?

Yes, provided the venue is itself a meat specialist. Kosher and halal steakhouses, grills and smokehouses appear in Carnivore NYC alongside their mainstream counterparts; the underlying listing keeps its kosher/halal certification details.