Claire

Korean barbecue spot in union square that also has korean food staples - pretty solid and though pricey i think it’s worth it . beef was tender and the kimchi was endless

+5

Real_Lexus

Stone Bowl Bibimbap and crunchy tofu are so delicious…. Love its. Nice staffs and good vibes. Drinks also good and fresh. I will be back for sure.

+2

Diana Kenkolaukis

The food here is absolutely excellent — flavorful, fresh, and perfectly prepared. On top of that, the service we received from Nick was outstanding. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and his attention to detail really made the experience special. Dining here truly felt like being “up the hill” — everything was a step above the rest. Highly recommend both the food and the service!

Michael S

Food was awesome the wings (photo not so good, my bad) were juicy and crispy and the sauce not too over the top, shrimp tempura were plump and nice texture. We also got the oysters which were super fresh! The place had a great vibe, music and servers and hosts were super friendly and accommodating as we had 2 small kids. Coming back again for sure! Would highly recommend!

Ainur T

I stopped by this Korean bar/restaurant after work before heading to a movie. The food was flavorful and satisfying. The service was friendly and attentive, making the visit comfortable. The atmosphere was pleasant and inviting, perfect for a casual meal. Overall, a very good spot to enjoy Korean cuisine!

+3

Penelope Hmu

Ever since I first came to Barn Joo on a date with my ex, I’ve been in love with the ramen, not the man! Deep down, I completely fell for the rich, comforting bowl of beef ramen. Honestly, it made me feel like I didn’t need anything else in life… just that perfect ramen. Who needs a boyfriend when you have that? What made the experience even more special was our server and host, May Thant. She took such thoughtful care of us, anticipating what we needed and making everything feel so warm and personal. It wasn’t just a meal, it felt like being genuinely cared for. Every time I visit the Union Square location, I find myself drawn back to that same cozy feeling. I always leave happy and full both in heart and belly. The hospitality, the warm welcome, the little touches… I never regret coming back to Barn Joo. It’s my little happy place.

Leeat Massuda

My friend and I came for dinner. I highly recommend making a reservation. You get to spin a wheel and win a free item. We got incredible pickled vegetables. Our waitress, May, was so friendly, attentive, and patient. She let us know that if we post our photos, we get a free shot. I already posted my delicious watermelon cocktail on instagram so we got shots of their house soju. We got the truffle fries and fried tofu. Beautiful presentation. I loved the caramelized kimchi. We both got the bibimbap, which remains steaming hot while I'm typing this review like 25 minutes ago. It comes with delicious kimchi on the side. I always wait for my rice to get super crispy at the bottom. We had a great time and will absolutely be back :)

+2

Melanie Morgridge

Amazing time with a group of eight friends! The food is so shareable and loved the experience. The servers were extremely attentive and helpful, everything was very prompt even on a Saturday evening. The vibe and music were great. Highly recommend!

I came in for a couple 'rounds and a lil' oyster snack over happy hour to break from some errand running. Sat at the bar. Chris was really on point and took care of me. When you're flyin' solo in the…

I came in for a couple 'rounds and a lil' oyster snack over happy hour to break from some errand running. Sat at the bar. Chris was really on point and took care of me. When you're flyin' solo in t…

I came in for a couple 'rounds and a lil' oyster snack over happy hour to break from some errand running. Sat at the bar. Chris was really on point and took care of me. When you're flyin' solo in t…

Happy hour 3-5pm at this location, great service and food. Lots of small plates and shareable options, definitely want to come back for kbbq

Happy hour 3-5pm at this location, great service and food. Lots of small plates and shareable options, definitely want to come back for kbbq

happy hour 3-5pm at this location, great service and food. Lots of small plates and shareable options, definitely want to come back for kbbq

Happy hour 3-5pm at this location, great service and food. Lots of small plates and shareable options, definitely want to come back for kbbq

We went to Barn Joo for lunch, and both the food and the service were exceptional. The server discovered that my oldest daughter was celebrating her birthday that day and that we were visiting fr…

The creamy seafood dish is one of the best dishes in the entire city. Very interesting Korean and Italian fusion going on. Good service. Will go back and have gone back multiple times

George was great. The food was awesome. You can’t go wrong here. We got the meat platter and it’s the best Korean bbq in Union square.

George was great. The food was awesome. You can’t go wrong here. We got the meat platter and it’s the best korean bbq in Union square.

George was great. The food was awesome. You can’t go wrong here. We got the meat platter and it’s the best korean bbq in Union square.

This hideaway was in walking distance from our hotel in Chelsea- and what a great find! We ended up going for happy hour- stayed for dinner, and came back again before we left for home. Great p…

Great food. Good service. Friendly environment Menu was wide. Food options for veg and non veg. Would def go back again. Asparagus and dumplings highly recommend.

Viggy Vanchi

Super cozy spot to take friends for some elevated Korean food. For starters, we had their truffle fries and crispy tofu from the tapas menu. Both were tasty but the crispy tofu was a real standout. I tried the Kimchi Fried Rice for my entree and it was quite balanced. Perfectly spicy and not overly salty like some other establishments. Drinks were quite expensive, and frankly above what I was willing to pay for them. We tried the apple + pear infused soju, which was somewhat underwhelming. A mason jar-sized drink was $25. Would highly recommend either going for all shareable tapas or all separate entrees, (skipping the drinks) if you're looking for a tasty bite at a more affordable price.

+1

Yummy Toyama Eats

Well designed concept. However, the cocktails are ripoffs with lots of ice priced at around over 20 bucks. I had the Black Pink and it was not worth it. The Makgeoli, however, was worth it! We got a whole kettle of alcohol for the same 20 bucks. The tuna tartare was all right, a bit bland, and the Sundubu tasted like Shin Ramen powder was added in. The menu needs more variety of tapas share plates.

Eugenie Ma

I came here for dinner on a Friday night, not my first time at this location. This place gets crowded so make a resy if possible; it is a bit expensive. Food isn't too salty, which is great. They don't distribute banchan / side dishes. Service was slightly slow but I chalked it up to the restaurant being busy. Ordered the truffle fries (wish it had a bit more truffle flavor), seafood paella was phenomenal (don't expect a Spanish paella), and the seafood pancake.

Winnie Jiang

I think the food was great overall, and very filling. However, I want to say that the seafood paella wasn't that great as there were so many of the squid that every bite had squid. They should control the amount of seafood put in there. The salmon tartare was amazing probably fav one of the night. The braised short ribs and potato croquettes were delicious too. Overall though, the service was great and the atmosphere was date-worthy and party-worthy. Would come here again but get different things

+1

I came here for dinner on a weekend. We ate at the regular tables; not the BBQ. The service was good, and the appetizers were great, but the bibimbap was just okay and overpriced.

I came here for dinner on a weekend. We ate at the regular tables; not the bbq. The service was good, and the appetizers were great, but the bibimbap was just okay and overpriced.

I came here for dinner on a weekend. We ate at the regular tables; not the BBQ. The service was good, and the appetizers were great, but the bibimbap was just okay and overpriced.

Pretty good! Walked in here randomly on Halloween and was surprised by how delicious the food and drinks were definitely would come back!

This is a very cute restaurant right by Union Square Park.\nVery innovative dedighnnindide.\nCame for lunch two weeks ago. We felt that the good was overpriced, the wait staff very friendly and hel…

I'm Korean, and really critical of these fusion places. I was at first disappointed they only offer banchan with korean bbq not entrees. But not disappointed! The vibe is nice and the drinks are on…

It's a great place to enjoy meals and drinks with friends, offering a wide variety of options. To spin the Wheel, reservations must be made in advance.

Excellent for korean bbq, with the BBQ wisely located on the top floor so the rest of the restaurant doesn't smell. And the food is excellent, although like everything in New York, it's not cheap. …

Everything was good, including the beef grill had good slices of various cuts of beef, and the fish bibimbap was very good. service was efficient, but the overstretched prolonged the meal. The sp…

food was great. Place was a little loud. Be careful not to double tip as I did - the bill comes with gratuity included !

We wanted the BBQ but they serve it for dinner only. So, we opted for pork belly, and Japchae bulgogi. Food was ok and service was quick. ambience is great. If you pay cash, you will get 5% off.

We happened on this restaurant when there was a downpour outside. It was an amazing surprise. It was pescatarian friendly and combined amazing flavors. Everything was absolutely delicious from the …

Came here for HH, it's a beautiful space, food was very tasty, love the bar area, the price is a little higher than the most HH places, over all it was great.

Pretty good selection of Korean fare but kinda of pricy. Very good bar selection though!

The service was great :)\neveryone was friendly and attentive, which I really appreciated. The food, however, was just okay. The korean fried chicken wings were overly breaded, and I've had much be…

A pseudo - Americanised - Korean BBQ that serves Corn and Cheese Sides with the meats rather than an array of Kimchis and other accompaniments. The Wagyu was far from Prime (probably Grade A1 or A2 a…

Decent food, food seemed like it may have been sitting for a while and heated up. Just not very hot and fresh. Very good service and the place has a very good vibe. Thus would be a great place for …

Visited Barn Joo today at 5pm. Good service and food (korean bbq) but saw rwo rats running around on the upper floor after finishing eating. Avoid until they get rid of the rats!

I was invited to a birthday dinner here. I was initially excited to have some Korean food. Upon looking at the menu, I found it difficult to find something that I would enjoy. However imagine my surprise when the one thing I love regarding Korean food, Bulgolgi, wasn't available as a standalone dish. Its only available as some rice bowl. It was soooo dry and not subtly sweet and flavorful at all. My husband wanted some more meat and we got a super thin 3 to 4 oz slice of ribeye that was about 1/4 inch thin for 54 dollars. The prices were very high against comparable K-BBQ places. I was aso seated in a spot where I had to climb over this massive wooden block every time I needed to get up. The drinks were good at least. We asked for our table's bill to be separate from the much larger party for ease of payment and were told it would be fine. Unfortunately, that wasnt the case at the end of the night and had to play zelle olympics with the rest of the guests. The servers were accomodating and nice. This is my first time dining in Manhattan in 3 years. Would I ever come back here? No.

This used to be one of our staple spots for Korean food and cocktails, but our visit today was really disappointing. The prices have gone way up, but the quality and portions have gone down. The bibimbap is now served in a soontofu bowl and the kimchi fried rice on a plate. The food tasted ok but it didn’t have the authentic flavors — it felt like it was just plated and served, nothing special. Each entrée was almost $30, yet the portions were easily half of what they used to be. The ambiance and service was typical. Sadly, it just doesn’t feel worth the price anymore.

Jun Simons

Very overpriced and mediocre korean food—better to walk to K town and get something there. The bibimbap was just okay, it lacked flavor, crispness, or freshness of other spots. To eat it you needed the gochujang, which was also sort of plain. The kimchi and croquettes were fine, soup was not bad, creamy udon got tiring to eat. For the food id give it 3 stars (not too bad) but because of the prices I have to give it 2. Service wasnt great, had to chase down someone to get the bill after waiting for a while.

+2

Tried the one in Ktown and enjoyed it and thought why not try this one. Not sure if the happy hour menu is the same but tried this one due to a good happy hour for $6~ a beer. I went in with a fr…

Tried the one in Ktown and enjoyed it and thought why not try this one. Not sure if the happy hour menu is the same but tried this one due to a good happy hour for $6~ a beer. I went in with a frie…

Mid korean food that's favored for tourists and bad management. They keep up with their reputation for messing up or forgetting drinks. Owner is stingy and cheap!

I ordered the seafood Paella and it was just not good at all. In fact it is not a paella in any sense of the word -- provided the word is Spanish -- it is like a re-interpretation of the concept bu…

Very bad for the price point. Go to Ktown for Korean food. I got the Subdupu Soup, it was alright. My friends got the bibimbap and popcorn chicken. MID DO NOT COME HERE PLS GO TO KTOWN

Very bad for the price point. Go to Ktown for korean food. I got the Subdupu soup, it was alright. My friends got the bibimbap and popcorn chicken. MID DO NOT COME HERE PLS GO TO KTOWN

Very bad for the price point. Go to Ktown for Korean food. I got the Subdupu Soup, it was alright. My friends got the bibimbap and popcorn chicken. MID DO NOT COME HERE PLS GO TO KTOWN

Very bad for the price point. Go to Ktown for korean food. I got the Subdupu Soup, it was alright. My friends got the bibimbap and popcorn chicken. MID DO NOT COME HERE PLS GO TO KTOWN

terrible service, bunch of Mexican how is this Asian restaurant. Food is average for the price, servers are just useless…

terrible service, bunch of Mexican how is this Asian restaurant. Food is average for the price, servers are just useless…