Exceptional service and delicious food! The waiters came by our table quite often to ask if we needed anything, and to make sure we were doing all right. The creamy shrimp udon was definitely my favorite dish. Their kimchi was also really good, not bitter like some places. I also got a matcha drink that wasn't on their menu. It was $18 and there was barely any liquid in it (the ice cub was huge and the cup was filled less than half way). Overall great meal but a little pricey. read more

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Such a fun dinner spot. The happy hour menu is great and we enjoyed trying different bites including the sushi roll, oysters, bulgogi tacos, and Korean fried chicken wings. Cocktails were on point too. George was an amazing server. When I first arrived, he had me spin the prize wheel because I had a reservation. I won $10 off my check! The restaurant is wheelchair accessible on the first floor (including restroom) and they have lots of fun Halloween decorations up. unfortunately the second floor where the BBQ tables are is not accessible. We opted for the outdoor patio overlooking Union Square, which was buzzing. Only small thing was that I wish they didn't play the music so loud but oh well. read more

I had just finished attending a conference and was finally free to hang out with one of my best friends who lives in the city. She recommended this place for the good vibes and the good drinks. Our bartender recommended I get the Rose Queen because I asked for something sweet. I loved that the rosemary was torched and still lit when it was served to me. I come from a family of people who love rosemary. My drink was delicious and it was a nice start to great evening. read more

Barn Joo - Rose Queen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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. Vibe is fun and full of medium wood tones under deliberately ambient lighting - not too bright, not too dark, with plenty of light over the grill. Service is solid, and overall it is easy to recommend if you have the budget. read more

Such a great experience! Delicious Korean food, my friends and I really enjoyed the food and ambience we loved every bit of it and ate it all out. read more

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. read more

Always reliable with availability and it's on seated! Don't miss out on that cash back. I haven't been back in a few years but it's just as I remember it, modern, a bit sexy, and a bit pricey. But it's reliable and good food. We opted for the classic uni bibimbap and the pork belly. Both dishes were exactly what we wanted, a bit of fried rice but not too heavy with some pork belly. The bibimbap could have used a tad more citrus and salt but otherwise very good. The pork belly was spectacular. The fried pork rinds otherwise known as the skin was a nice surprise. Wasn't expecting that bit of fusion. And the pork belly itself - no complaints. We could have used a bit more salad but otherwise this is executed to perfection. We were in and out of there pretty quickly but we enjoyed our time. read more

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food, service and atmosphere 10/10! highly recommend. I brought my friends here for the first time and we all really enjoyed it.

12/28/23: Stopped in on my way home from MD appointment. Honestly not sure if I would return. Upon being seated and given water that was the last of any interaction unless I summoned someone. I always thought waitstaff were appointed to sections and responsibilities were to handle those customers. I waited n waited until I had to flag someone's attention. It was not very busy. Seemed more concerned with large parties and patrons at the bar. Once I finally placed order and received food had to flag down a bus boy to get a knife. Not once did anyone stop by to ask how are things and if I needed anything. Same process trying to retrieve the check and pay. One point thought maybe I should walk out maybe that would get someone's attention. Anyhow food was ok. Found it difficult to tip but I did inspite of it all. read more

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Food (4/5): We ordered the Uni Bimbimbap and Seafood Paella. The seafood paella served up to 3 and was $65. The portion probably served 2 actually and had reasonably fresh seafood. The issue I had was that the paella was a bit bland. The Uni Bimbimbap was amazing and I wished we had more of that. Service (4/5): Made a reservation for 3 and so they let us spin the wheel which was nice. They gave us a $10 off promo. Overall the service was solid and no issues. Ambiance (4/5): Very spacious restaurant with tons of seating. The decorations are quite nice and you get a bit of an upscale underground bar type feel. read more

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A must try while in union square. They have two other locations as well. Try to come during happy hour and enjoy the $1 oysters!! Atmosphere is great and service is good. Just make sure you came to eat some really good food and bring the energy. They also have music playing and live tv for sports occasion. read more

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Wow, this place has an amazing lunch special that well worth the price for all the food that you get. I would definitely the creamy shrimp udon lunch deal which is 26 dollars. Everyone comes out real fresh and tasty plus their lunch special goes till 4:30pm which is plenty of time for anyone to try it. I have yet to try their Korean bbq which starts at 5pm but I will definitely be trying that to review for that as well. This place is a must visit for all foodies. read more

Barn Joo - Creamy shrimp udon lunch special - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Perfect find! Came here for happy hour at 5:50PM (they have HH from 4-6PM) and they were able to accommodate taking our food and drink orders right away to honor the happy hour prices! We had the tofu and potato croquettes and it was absolutely delicious! Great decorations and cozy seating, would recommend coming back. Plus the prices were extremely reasonable- the HH food was about $7-$8 per dish read more

Barn Joo - Crunchy Tofu and Potato Croquette - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Yes! Amazing spot for dinner in New York! First of all, make a reservation. Because if you make a reservation, you can spin their emoji wheel and win free stuff which is fantastic!!! What to get: - kimchi fried rice. Stop asking questions. Just get it. It is to die for. - popcorn chicken- delish! With peanuts and a yummy white sauce and a delectable crunch. - Bao buns with bulgogi beef (best I've ever had) - dragon roll (good, standard, fancy roll) - bibimbap with spicy pork (not spicy enough, I had to douse it in sriracha) Drinks were all good, we ordered off of the School Special menu (strawberry something was the best) Dessert: lemon tart and the bourbon bread pudding. Both good, but not exceptional. read more

Barn Joo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The atmosphere is lively and fun, and the food is pretty tasty. We ordered from the non-BBQ menu and got Popcorn Chicken, Korean Pancake, NY Bites, and Bulgogi Spicy Rice Cake to share. Would recommend any of those dishes. The prices did seem high compared to other similar Korean restaurants, especially for the NY bites, which was $44 for some pieces of short rib, potatoes, mushrooms, half a lemon, and some seeds and greens. I was satisfied with the portion sizes, though. Service was a bit slow. Our waiter seemed to disappear for long periods of time, and it took us a while to get the check even though we were one of the last tables there. But overall the staff was friendly, and I appreciated getting to spin the wheel of rewards (because we made a reservation), as we won $10 off our meal! read more

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Ambiance was lovely! Drinks were 50/50. Mine was meh but my friend liked hers. Food was the same. Pasta with udon noodles was excellent, stone bowl with chicken was fine. Rolls were just ok. Service was poor. Would not go back. Other more worthy places in Korea town. read more

I've come twice now and had a different experiences. First time I ordered an assortment of their "fusion" items and it was great, everything was 10/10. Second time, I got 2 "fusion" items and 2 more "traditional" korean staple vibes. & it was meh. Their "modern innovative" dishes are really well done, good flavors but nothing too crazy. Just a lil disappointed in the korean flavors but was fine, would just steer away from it. Service was great every time, everyone's always so nice and really good at giving recommendations. ALSO make a resy and spin the wheel! First time we got a free beer and second time we got their hibiscus lemonade. read more

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I'm WAY overdue for a review. This is a dependable Union Square spot for drinks - and food. They rock Korean dishes here. I've been coming to Barn Joo for years - before COVID - and have had done primarily table service. Finally came here one afternoon for their happy hour (3-6pm, I believe) and scored a beer for $6 (good for NYC). Shared an order of tacos too. Tasty, and they came out quickly. If you're lucky enough to get here before 6, it's worth it. Friendly service, shout-out to Samsara! read more

Have to go back to try more non vegetarian options but ordered the scallion pancakes, potato croquettes, tteok&cheese, and the popcorn chicken. everything was delicious, favorite dish was probably the tteok & cheese it was so rich and creamy read more

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(Overall: 87% | B) - The food is on the pricey side but shows some interesting potential. I like the bar area as well, but fundamentally the service was incredible slow and detracting as a result. (Sashimi Bibimbap: 87.5% | B) - This is an interesting Japanese-Korean fusion dish that is reminiscent of a Chirashi bowl with Korean spices. The flavors are interesting, but I'm not quite convinced the bold flavors mesh well with what was a delicate dish. (Braised Short Ribs: 92.5% | A) - This is truly the definition of a hearty meal. The short ribs were tender and well flavored, though running pricey at $42 per bowl. The ingredients were carefully swlected and go together well though. IG: @amei.eats read more

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Been here a few times; the last experience was terrible. I actually got pretty sick from the kimchi creamy noodles. The waiters need to be trained better. I got a lychee beer - it came with a glass or ice and the beer can. When I asked the waiter to open my can (I have nails), he just stared at me. I thought that was standard. The booth I sat in gave me flash backs to the pandemic. Perhaps changing it up so people don't feel so segregated is a good idea. I would not recommend if you are looking for an intimate place to eat. Also the wait to order food and get the check isn't pretty slow. I would say go to K-town for better Korean food. read more

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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 point. read more

Has a bar and a restaurant. 2 floors. Has a happy hour. Ample seating. Ample spacing between tables. Tight alley way. Fair service. Good tasting meal with good looking presentation of food. Accepts credit/debit card. High chair seen. Clean restroom. Parking-find a garage nearby. See images for reference. read more

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Craving some drinks and Korean food, we made a reservation at Barn Joo. By making the reservation, we were given the chance to spin a wheel and got a free glass of wine, which was a cute welcoming touch. This gastropub does Korean tapas and some tasty drinks. I got myself a Lychee martini (their special that day) and the Rose queen with a little more syrup. It was awesome that they could alter the cocktail to fit your preferences - the sweeter rose queen was definitely more memorable for me personally. We order several tapas to share - crunchy tofu, bulgogi spicy rice cake with cheese (and we altered it to have no beef bc we had a vegetarian in our group), and the Crispy Pork steamed buns were phenomenal. Value wise, it definitely runs on the higher side especially with its Korean tapas concept. If you are looking for a modern chill place for a drink with friends and don't mind splurging a little more, I do recommend Barn Joo. The vibes of the entire place are read more

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Poor experience. Friendly people just poor service. Food over spiced- one dish was inedible but still asked if I want to take home. They can do better- and should. read more

Absolutely amazing! It's one of my favorite places to come. The drinks are killer and the food is always fresh read more

Came during happy hour which takes place every day and ends at 6pm. Made a reservation online and was allowed to spin a wheel to receive a surprise. I won $10 dollars off my total bill. Great price for oyster shooters. Their selection are East Coast, which I recommend because they are on the sweeter side. Comes with a house vinaigrette and cocktail sauce. Wished the shooters came with horseradish. Bulgogi tacos, buns stuffed with duck, soy garlic chicken wings were ordered off the happy hour menu and all of the small platters were delicious. Pork belly dinner paired with white kimchi and chicharron giving a different spin. It was as the perfect way to end the meal. I would return the menu is unique, ambiance is trendy and service was friendly. read more

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We arrived around 4 PM on a Saturday. The place appeared lightly to moderately filled with customers. We almost didn't go in because the music appeared to be too loud from the front entrance. Fortunately, the music was actually at a tolerable level inside. Also, it sounded to be like ranch music which goes well with the "Barn" in Barn Joo. Upon entering we were immediately greeted by staff at the podium and led to a table. From taking our orders, bringing us the food, and then the check, the timing appeared seamless. The staff were also friendly. Out of the dishes I tried, my favorite were the Truffle Fries. I wish they gave me more of the dipping sauces though! The other dishes were well made as well. This is my second time coming to this location. I would continue to come back if I'm ever craving Korean food and in the area. read more

Barn Joo - Truffle Fries, Fried Tiger Roll, Duck Steamed Buns, Homemade Kimchi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Food was not bad but definitely quite overpriced for what it was. Got the stonebowl bibimbap with chicken, and it was nothing special. The restaurant is quite spacious so it could be nice for larger groups read more

Barn Joo - Stone Bowl Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We try the bbq combo for 2 which was pretty good and tasty, especially the ribeye; we also find the price quite fair for what it's offered. Service is friendly and attentive and the restaurant vibe is great. read more

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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. read more

Super cool place and excellent food & service! Came with a LARGE group and had the best time. We enjoyed drinks, amazing food & plenty of laughter. Our server(s) were so nice, the vibe is chill and energetic, and decor on the rusty/textured side. Awesome location of course. We enjoyed everything! read more

I've been to Barn Joo 35 in K-town but I think the Union Square location is my favorite! They offer a Happy Hour deal where the oysters and cocktail shrimp are $1.75 until 9:00pm. Would highly recommend the HH deal if you are a fan of seafood! Some of their cocktails are also on a happy hour deal ($12 instead of $16) from 4-6pm. We got the Purple Rain and the Beeline cocktails which were great! We made a reservation for a party of 3. Reservations get to spin a wheel to win a random prize, we won $10 off our meal! We shared their Soy Garlic Wings, Truffle Fries, Bulgogi Tacos, and the Creamy Shrimp Udon. Everything was fantastic but the Creamy Shrimp Udon was our ultimate favorite meal. The kimchi + mushroom heavy cream combo was so decadent and the fish roe added a really nice texture. I would come back just to get the udon again! Overall, fantastic food, good service, and a really cute atmosphere for dinner. read more

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We first visited their branch in midtown Manhattan branch, since we enjoyed our dinner there we decided to come to this place only to realize that they have a different set of menus. We ordered the following dishes to share: 1. Chicken wings; since my partner is not into spicy chicken we ordered half of it with soy garlic flavor. (we always enjoy our Korean fried chicken with a bowl of rice on the side) 2. 3 pieces of tacos; we had bulgogi, spicy pork and crispy fish served with pico de gallo, guacamole, lime, and sour cream. We like the variations of flavors all are delicious and we enjoyed eating them. 3. Braised short ribs; short ribs with pine nuts, chestnuts, mushrooms, kabocha squash. The warm stew was good with a bowl of rice. 4. A ginormous bowl of ice cream with fresh fruits and whip cream. Although the menu here is different from what we had from the midtown Manhattan branch we still enjoyed the dishes that we ordered here and we look forward to trying their other dishes in the future. read more

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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 city, service and small talk are everything. 5 stars on that front, thank you Chris! Oysters were good, and I dig the vibe in there. I'd say drop by if you're around union square for sure. read more

Barn Joo's Union Square location feels more like a traditional restaurant than a KBBQ place. There's still KBBQ on the upper level, but the main level features standard tables, booths, and a looong bar with plenty of seating. The biggest selling point for me is the space itself. For a restaurant right off Union Square, they really make the most of their floor plan. There's always plenty of seating available, both at tables and at the bar. And it's got a modern vibe -- well lit, clean, and really spacious with a high ceiling. The food here has always been good, with lots of elevated bar food and Korean dishes to choose from. Overall, a consistent option for the area, especially if you are looking for something spur of the moment. read more

It's been many many years since I was last at Barn Joo, and I was pleased to see that they are still flourishing! We stopped by on a Saturday evening with no reservation (around 7pm) and we were able to get a table. We weren't super hungry so my husband and I shared 2 appetizers and an entree (but then we also shared a dessert so maybe we were hungry after all...?!) Appetizers- get the Crunchy Tofu and Bulgogi Spicy Rice Cake! Both are insanely good- the tofu came with a caramelized kimchi that added another layer of spice and fermented goodness. It was really satisfying to eat. The spicy rice cakes with bulgogi- you know it's going to be good! The vegetables (slice of kabocha, and onions and peppers) added some nice veggie sweetness to this dish. For our entree, we shared the "NY Bites"- it's a platter of kalbi slices, potatoes, sticks of crunchy sweet potato, sautéed mushrooms and vegetables. You can try everything individually or pair them up for different flavors. Very good, we finished the entire plate. For dessert, we got the bourbon bread pudding. I'm not a huge fan of bourbon flavor so we asked if we could get the bourbon sauce on the side, but unfortunately they weren't able to do it. However, the bourbon flavor wasn't that super strong so it was fine- the caramel-y ice cream's flavor was so strong, so I wasn't too bothered by the bourbon. I think this was the best bread pudding I've ever had. Service was attentive! read more

Such a fun happy hour spot! They have a great selection of snack you can share with the table and the happy hour prices are quite good. It's also a great location right next to Union Square Park. The fries were amazing, as were the croquettes. This is definitely going to be a fixture on the happy hour rotation! read more

Barn Joo - happy hour menu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I recently visited Barn Joo in Union Square - the atmosphere was vibrant and energetic, with a cool industrial-chic decor featuring exposed brick walls and warm wood accents. The bar is really nice to look at. Our server made sure to stop by often but I can't say that was very productive. My biggest gripe with Barn Joo is that I simply cannot recommend them anymore with their new prices. They'll run you $25 for spicy dukbokki or $16 for 6 of the smallest wings I have ever had in a Korean restaurant. Is the food good? Yes. But you know what else is good? Choosing among the delicious restaurants just 1 stop away at ktown. I don't think I'll be coming back without a good reason. read more

The waiter was amazing did above and beyond! Excellent service! The drink was really good as well if I had more time would have definitely got a second one. The tuna tartare was delicious (except the bread was not good very hard nd no flavor also I don't think it complimented tuna at all) they were nice enough to give me chips instead which I really appreciated and that tasted way better with the tuna. Overall a really good experience. read more

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