This Korean BBQ spot was easily one of my favorite meals from my NYC trip! From the quality of the meats to the service and ambiance, I really enjoyed the whole experience. We ordered the Nubiani Beef Large Package, which came with a great variety of cuts including ribeye, skirt steak, short ribs, and more. We originally wanted to upgrade to the wagyu set, but unfortunately they were sold out for the night. If you're specifically coming for the wagyu, I would definitely recommend getting there a little earlier! The large package was still plenty of food, and my favorite cuts were the skirt steak and short ribs. Both were so tender, juicy, and flavorful. We also ordered the squid and beef pancake, grilled wagyu persimmon salad, hamachi tartare, steamed egg, and abalone kettle hot pot rice. The steamed egg was honestly one of the best I've ever had. It was unbelievably light and fluffy and practically melted in my mouth! I also really enjoyed the hamachi tartare, which tasted super fresh and paired perfectly with the crispy nori. The banchan were great too, especially the kimchi and marinated onions, which paired really well with all the meats. We also received complimentary kimchi stew during the meal. One thing I really appreciated was that the staff cooked all of the meat for us, so we could just sit back and enjoy everything without having to worry about cooking it ourselves. We were seated in our own little nook, which made the experience feel cozy and a little more intimate. To end the meal, they surprised us with complimentary ice cream, which was the perfect sweet treat after all that BBQ. Overall, I had such a great experience here and would absolutely come back the next time I'm in NYC! read more

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8.5/10 It's almost a five-star experience, but given the price ($79 per person after tax and tip), I'd give it four stars. Our party of three ordered one small beef package and the beef tartare, and we left very satisfied and full. The beef was fresh, and the staff helped us grill it to the perfect texture. There was also enough variety to balance out the richness--shout-out to the egg stew and yuzu ice cream! The service was nice overall, although we had a reservation for 6:30 and still had to wait about 5-10 minutes for our table to be ready. The atmosphere was quiet and refined, and there was an exhaust tube near the barbecue grill to draw away the smoke. Overall, it's a solid place to enjoy a beefy feast, whether for a date or dinner with a group of three to five friends or family members. read more

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The price really hurts my wallet, but not my soul because it was 100000% worth it It's basically Bottomless banchan!!!!!! Ah I love it And they're so good at refilling it. But I wish they would pour my almost done banchan into the new plate so I didn't waste so much lol. The meat is perfectionnnnbbb and all side dishes so delicious. Walked out here like a balloon. All the food was so...smooth. You'll get what I mean if you come here. Anyways I loved the energy of the waiters too seemed like they're all friends! read more

I LOVE NUBIANI!!! this location is actually nicer than the ktown location probably cuz it's less busy in the area and newer but i liked it better here! the seating and lighting feels luxe and upscale. beef small package is a perfect amount of food for 3. the meat is perfect they cook it for you and they cook it to perfection each of the meats was juicy and not too tough. my favorite was probably the seasoned short rib it was perfectly seasoned a little sweet and salty soo yummy the beef small package comes with a complementary stew, banchan, and steamed egg. the stew is too salty no matter which one you get. probably the worst part of the meal imo. the banchan is super standard but the yam side dish was particularly delicious it was sweet and creamy it kinda felt like a dessert. everything was super fresh. the steamed egg was super bouncy and cooked perfectly like look at the dome in the photo. at the end of the meal we got a complimentary soft serve which was just a vanilla soft serve with preserved yuzu. i think this combo is great the ice cream was super creamy and the yuzu was sweet and sour so goooddd. great service as always they take care of you from start to finish. better than cote imo (and more affordable!) nubiani deserves the michelin star over them :p read more

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Big fan of the ktown location and I'm so excited that they have one on 58th Street. It's two floors and has a lot of seating. I still recommend making a reservation as it's popular. I got the pork set for 2 and added on every other pork cut that wasn't included so we would have enough to feed 4 people. The pork is just as good as the beef. Our favorite was the marinated pork, which was extremely tender and packed full of flavor. We also got the hamachi tartare, which was so good and fun to make handrolls with. The banchan continues to be fire and I love how they provide my favorite banchan -- the steamed egg-- every meat dish goes so well with their scallion salad. Bring cash for that cash discount! read more

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It was the perfect place for someone trying Korean food for the first time; away from the crowds of K-Town, with excellent-quality meats, delicious side dishes, and an atmosphere that actually lets you carry on a conversation. My friend from Lithuania absolutely devoured everything. The meal was phenomenal; juicy, tender, sweet, tangy, and filled with those uniquely Korean flavors that are hard to describe but impossible to forget. All around, it was a fantastic experience. Give it a try. read more

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Came here after hearing that it was the best kbbq experience that my friends have ever had and I definitely agree. The restaurant interior is very sleek, and everything about it was luxurious from the dim lighting to the marble tables. The service was super friendly and attentive to our table, even though it was a more secluded booth. The server ran us through the menu and gave us recommendations, and we went with the Nubiani package, which included all of their popular meats, including: Beef Rib Eye, Beef Rib Finger, Beef Boneless Short Ribs, Pork Belly, and Pork Seasoned Shoulder Butt. It also came with mushrooms, squash, and serrano peppers to cook on the grill. We also got 6 different side dishes, which were all delicious. I especially loved the tomato with basil and sesame sauce. I had never had this flavor combination and it was so good I got two more refills. I also liked how fresh the kimchi was and the steamed egg was perfectly fluffy and seasoned. All the meats were perfectly cooked by the waitress and she even cut up the meat for us as she presented each one. The meat was extremely tender and the grilled vegetables really leveled up the meal for me. They also had a complimentary dessert at the end which was a vanilla soft serve with orange marmalade and it was divine. This meal was one of the best that I've had in NYC and though the priced were steep I think the experience was worth every cent. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but I feel like there's better Korean bbq in NYC for a similar price. The service was pretty good, the servers will cook for you and they pay attention. The ambiance is nice but the seats felt sticky. It was a good one time experience but not my cup of tea. read more

THE absolute BEST korean BBQ food and experience we've ever had. Just wonderful and amazing!!! From the welcome to completion, the entire dining experience was incredibly classy and serene (unlike other bbq experiences). The interior decor is upscale & elegant & didn't feel like we were walking through a smokehouse. (lol!) We hosted out of town guests as a party of 6 and were graciously escorted & seated in a dining nook upstairs where we were able to actually have a conversation (rare in some nyc spots). Applause to ****Kim**** who was our main server and BBQ chef!!!!! He expertly set our table with such efficient mindfulness. He always seemed to come at the appropriate time and cooked and cut each meat to perfection! His demeanor was so gracious and respectful I couldn't help but comment how well he was raised! He should absolutely be commended! Everyone on staff seemed incredibly gracious as well and next notably was ****Hoon*** Yay for Hoon as well! The banchan caught our eyes as beautifully presented, diverse,refined, and absolutely delectable (bonus was it seemed unlimited and they replenished without our asking) We ordered a beef large package & added - pork belly -pork shoulder butt -hamachi tartare -shrimp & chives pancake -perillo noodles The quality & tenderness of the meats are truly excellent! The kimchi stew perfection! Loved the ice cream at the end as well!!! We loved not worrying about cooking the food but enjoyed watching it being cooked while we could focus on conversation. Every single dish without fail was truly excellent and seemed the best we've had in their respective categories! Also, while it was BBQ the ventilation was artfully done and we honestly didn't see much smoke at all. We truly felt like royalty!!! Considering a steak at a steakhouse would be even costlier per person, this price point is an incredible upscale value. Cannot wait to find an excuse to return! Highly recommended!!! For the price point and quality and service read more

The dinning experience at Nubiani is an easy one to rate. Firstly, when you make a reservation, be sure to check the location. There are two different locations so be sure to reserve the one you want to dine in. We made a reservation via Resy and was lucky enough to get table within a few hours. Food was really delicious. We ordered the Beef & Pork combo and just as expected in a proper Korean BBQ restaurant, the table was quickly filled with banchans (small side dishes) enough to get us truly full. Quality of the meat felt very fresh, the servers were really gracious to get the meat temperature exactly the way we requested. Appreciate the layout as we were able to have some privacy in the booth we sat in. Modern Korean KBBQ seems to be the theme. read more

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Came here with friends and we ordered the Nubiani package which is a combination of beef and pork. The quality of their meats is always so good and for 3 people it was a lot of food. We also ordered the cold buckwheat noodle dish on the side as well and it was definitely a lot of food. At the end they also give you a soft serve and it's so good. The staff cook the meat for you and also make sure to plate the meat so it doesn't overcook on the grill. The pacing can feel a little fast though because they do make sure you leave in time for their next reservation. It's definitely is a busy place even though the midtown location is much bigger. The ambiance is nice though since it's a newer location and it's really clean and spacious read more

Nubiani - Nubiani package - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I heard that they are the best KBBQ in the city and I immediately put them on my list. There are two locations, one in Ktown and Midtown east (this one). I went with friends who have been to both, and they did say they liked the Ktown one more, but everything was pretty tasty to me and high quality compared to a lot of other places around at a similar price point. Manhattan KBBQ is after all pricey esp compared to Queens or LA, but that aside, I had an excellent time. The meat was all very tender, and the banchan all tasted fresh, with attention to detail. The space is actually quite large, with multiple floors. The decor is dark and intimate, and the lighting is moody and on point but not so dark you can't see. The service is attentive and quick. It's def top 5 KBBQ places in NYC for me for sure! read more

Nubiani will always be my #1 kbbq spot in my. and this spot hits just the same as the ktown location, but in a much larger and nicer space. We got the hamachi crudo, large beef set, and pork jowl for a group of 6 and it was the perfect amount of food. The meat is so tender and I love all the banchan. The service is also excellent! The servers are constantly refilling your banchan throughout the duration of the meal. It was my first time trying the hamachi crudo and it was also extremely delicious, with nice textures and flavors. read more

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literally no misses! my best kbbq experience so far. the small set was enough to feed 3 but we did also get some cold noodles, that is before we realized they give you free ice cream with tangerine puree for dessert! all the meat was super tender and juicy, likely also bc the staff cook everything for you and they def know what they're doing. short ribs fave but all were solid. however, i think the mvp was the refillable banchans, special shoutout to steamed egg and sweet potato puree!! kimchi stew was just aight for me also 10% cash discount! if you're looking for an upscale kbbq spot in nyc, i think this was more worth than cote and also less stressful to get a res for read more

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Omg Nubiani was so good. Every bite of meat was delicious. I wish I got more. All the banchan was also delicious. The seafood pancake was also delicious (and huge). Sensing a pattern? Yes because everything was delicious. This location is a little out of the way (a good walk from the subway) but it's HUGE. It's two floors and you just keep walking and walking. Enjoyed the ambience as well. read more

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Had such a great experience at Nubiani! Food was really fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Everything we ordered was delicious and the quality of the food definitely stood out. On top of that, the service was excellent. Our servers were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal without being overbearing. The whole experience felt welcoming and enjoyable from start to finish. Definitely a great spot for good food and great service - would absolutely come back! read more

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One thing Nubiani has over other KBBQ spots is the quality of meat. It is more expensive, but it is worth it! The banchan is of course complimentary and you can always ask for more. The steamed egg is also complimentary, so we had two of those. The server comes and cooks the food for you so you don't have to do much. I will definitely be back when I want my KBBQ fix! read more

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This place is so nice! We got the small beef package and with all the ongoing banchan we were sooo full. It is great for two people. The service was so nice and I had a great time. I was feeling curious so we had the wagyu salad and I feel like it was very healthy tasting. I feel like next time I'll just get the beef package without the salad. But worth trying once! read more

One of the best KBBQ experiences I've had. The ambiance is stunning, the service attentive, and the food just absolutely perfect. The attention to detail to the decor throughout the store, the lovely moody lighting, the fact that they cook the meats far enough away that the smoke doesn't seep into your hair and clothes -- such an elevated experience! The food itself was all perfect. From the fresh, tangy banchan to the expertly cooked beef, to the fluffy and delicate steamed egg, the whole dinner from start to finish was fantastic. Can't wait to come again. read more

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The staff was very nice. The meats and cuts was very fresh and delicious. The decor is very modern. For Korean bbq it is definitely on the high end side and that means high end prices. They do have a Michelin star to back it up. The ban chan was also very good. One great perk is leaving and not feeling like I smell of bbq. read more

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Im from LA so my expectations of KBBQ in America are a bit biased (we have the best korean food imo). I went into Nubiani expecting to be dissapointed. But nope. I left the place very happy. The combo sets are reasonably priced because the volume of food is great. Meat is premium quality 1000%. The kimchi stew (a must have in any kbbq joint) was refreshing and light. The steamed egg is the best egg ive ever had. ever. The spicy cold noodles - phenomenal. If you're looking for a nicer more modern kbbq spot that isn't going to absolutely stuff your stomach, come here. You also wont leave the place smelling like a chain smoker. But a cig after the meal would definitely do it read more

Nubiani - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The food was soooooooo good. I love the amount of care and curation that goes into every ban chan. In particular, I really enjoyed the tomato dish with the shredded shiso on top. It paired so well with the egg soufflé - I have to go back so I can get the recipe for the tomato! In addition, the plate of meat we received seemed to have been carefully curated only containing the best cuts with top notch marbling. In addition, our servers were so polite and friendly, cooking our meat exactly how we requested. Lastly, I was so impressed by the ventilation system - my clothes didn't smell at all like meat! It was amazing. read more

Pro Tip: Bring Cash. For a celebration dinner, my party of 4 had a memorable meal at the classy looking Nubiani. For our table, we ordered a large beef package, a pajeon that was somewhat oily, and a soon dubu. Our host expertly cooks and slices the meat. On stand by are servers who are ready to swoop down to pick up our nearly empty banchan plates only to replace them a few minutes later. At the end of the meal, everyone receives a most wonderful vanilla ice cream. When the check comes, you can get a discount if you pay in cash and you are expected to pay soon because there is a 90 minute time limit. read more

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Shoutout to Justin who crushed the grill and provided great service. Helped elevate our experience. Food was great, with tons of options. They get super busy and do try to keep folks to the 90 minute dining limit if they are slammed. read more

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Really enjoy this restaurant. The atmosphere is nice with comfortable lighting, and the service is good, which makes it a pleasant place to sit and enjoy a meal. We ordered one of the set meals, but honestly we were so hungry that we started eating right away before even thinking about taking pictures. Everything came out fresh and tasty. The quality of the beef was very good and really yummy. My daughter's boyfriend especially loved the pork in the pork kimchi soup. The pork was tender and flavorful, and he liked it so much that he even ordered two bowls. The soup had a nice balance of spicy and savory flavors and was very satisfying. Overall it was a very enjoyable meal with good food, good service, and a cozy atmosphere. If you visit, the pork kimchi soup is definitely worth trying. read more

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Another usual visit to our usual go to spot for Korean bbq, which we switched from the more popular K-town location to the newer midtown east one. As per usual, staff was great at getting us seated right before our reservation time, and promptly brought out the banchan (side dishes) right after we placed our order. This time around, we tried the newer salmon kettle pot rice, as well as the shrimp and chive pancake, along with the large meat package, which is a perfect amount of food for 4 people! Most of the parties around us were groups of 4-5, but this restaurant also perfectly suits smaller groups as well. Another great visit as usual, and another ice cream to celebrate in anticipation of our next visit to this amazing restaurant. read more

Nubiani - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

They have an excellent lunch menu M-F, reasonably priced considering the quality. Reservations were plentiful on Resy and unlike at dinner, you don't have to order meat, which some have complained about here. We had the Cold Buckwheat Noodles and Jeju Yookgaejang, both much better and higher quality than at the usual Koreatown places. For $9 you can add a small plate of dumplings and sliced pork as appetizer. Service was also very good, and since there are only a few tables on each floor it's quieter than Koreatown location. 10% discount for cash, ATM on the premises. Definitely worth returning for lunch! read more

Solid tasting food but the price point is just way too high. The service was nice to have, a server stays at your table and cooks the entire meal. The side dishes (banchan) were pretty good but for a fusion type Korean BBQ I did prefer Cote. read more

Nubiani - Large beef platter $255 feeds 3-4, 10% cash discount (there's an ATM) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I've dined at Nubiani before (at the Ktown location). But this was my first time dining at the Midtown East location with a reservation in the private room (seats up to 12 pp). **TIP** for the private room of 12 pp, the minimum spend is $120pp Service: Service was fine to start. There were a lot of people coming by to serve the banchans (2 sets for our group of 12, so 1 set of banchan for 6 people... I felt like it would be helpful to have had up to 3 sets personally, because we did need plenty of refills and it was a bit difficult to pass back and forth). For the private room, the grills are in the corner of the room away from the table. I did not mind this because it makes it less smoky, and since our meal was more focused on socializing (as I'm guessing most parties are when booking the private room), it was actually nice to have the grills out of the way. At a certain point early on in the dinner, we were only left with one staff member at the grill and she was quite busy. We had ordered a wine and we saw the wine bottle at the corner, but not yet served, and we were asked not to pour it ourselves. When another staff member came in, we asked if they could pour us the wine, and the staff member at the grill told us they would get to it soon, they were just busy at the grill right now, and the second staff member promptly left the room. The rest of the night we just had that one staff member attending us, which was fine once all the meat was grilled and the dinner was winding down, I just wish they were more attentive to the general party throughout, and had more staff members when things were busy. Food: For 12 pp, we ordered 3 "Beef Large Packages", and 2 of the following appetizers: - shrimp and chive pancake - japchae (vegetarian) - Beef tartare All packages come with a choice of stew, so we ordered the soybean paste stew, and egg soufflé. The meats were incredible, while the shared dishes we ordered were just okay, that honestly I'd recommend sticking to enjoying the Meat packages +dishes/banchans that come with the packages. The soybean paste stew was, dare I say, too salty. Perhaps it would have been great to order a side of rice to eat with that. I somehow preferred my first time at Nubiani with a party of 6 (Known location). I recall the service being EXCELLENT whereas here, despite having the private room, the service was hands off and it felt rushed. The Beef Large package was amazing though, and great quality and cook of meat. It's still definitely a good spot to impress guests out of town! read more

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10% off if you pay with cash. The 4 of us shared the nubiani package along with the cold noodles and perilla oil noodles. The meats were all good, with my favorite cuts being the pork belly (chunky and so crispy, bigger than your typical Korean cut) and perhaps the short ribs. The cold noodles is much more seasoned than typical 냉면. I was looking for a deeper beef broth flavor but this was good too. The perilla oil noodles were better especially with the black sesame paste. The shisho berry bliss and sunlit spritz both had the texture of smoothies which I didn't like. The milk soft serve with yuzu on top was good and they offered us a 2nd round. Not sure if that's typical or not but made our night! read more

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We love their KTown location so when we heard about them having this place too, we had to give it a shot. We made a weekend lunch reservation for a counter table and were seated right away. Service was great and fast and available. The food was so good! Meat was cooked perfectly by the gentleman working the second floor counter. The sides (banchan) were all delicious too. Ambiance was another high point. I actually liked the slightly more intimate vibes of this location. Totally recommended! read more

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My first time checking out this location and I've gotta say, I definitely prefer it over the K-Town one! The vibes here are way more chill and relaxed. Our server was super attentive and really fun to chat with. We ordered the large beef package, cold noodles, and hamachi. She grilled our meat perfectly and all the flavors hit just right. Plus, our banchan were refilled without us even asking. Loved the whole experience! read more

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My new favorite KBBQ spot in NYC (previously Cote), the quality of their short ribs was fantastic and truly shone even with just a small dab of salt right off the grill. They had a fun variety of side dishes, which were frequently replenished throughout the meal. They have a strict time limit for meals so some points may feel rushed if you're not a particularly fast meat eater, but the staff was very friendly and happy to walk through dishes with you. They have complimentary soft serve with a citrus marmalade at the end of the meal. The ambiance for this location feels more American modern as opposed to their original in Ktown which is more like a Korean pocha. read more

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I'm a big fan of Nubiani in KTown and this location did not disappoint. The ambiance and interior of this restaurant is gorgeous. There's two floors and a ton of seating. The service was great and they're good about refilling side dishes, drinks, etc. The meal itself was also very good. Loved this experience and would recommend this location if you want something calmer than the KTown spot. read more

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Went to the Midtown East location of Nubiani and sat at the bar. Shared the beef small package with a friend, which came with a few sides and a choice of stew. The ambiance was nice and the staff friendly, though the service felt a bit rushed. The meat quality was decent but on the chewy side - not quite on par with what I've had at Cote. read more

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After not being able to grab a reservation at their K-town location, my friend and I decided to check out their Midtown East location. The interior of this restaurant is intimate, sleek, and pretty upscale. Service here was outstanding and so polite. My friend and I got their small beef package with soondubu and enjoyed it! The meal comes with delicious banchan, oyster fried rice, and orange soft serve (at the end). The beef package came with boneless short ribs, skirt steak, rib finger, and seasoned short ribs. For dipping you're given wasabi, salt, and a ponzu (?) sauce. All of the meat was great quality, tender, and juicy. Soondubu was also great! I also loved their oyster fried rice, but after it sat out during the course of the meal, the rice became hard and was pretty unedible :(. Their orange soft serve was a great way to end the meal. While the meal was pretty good, I think there's better Korean barbecue for the price point. read more

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I have to say, my brother and I left feeling pretty disappointed about our experience here and will stick to the ktown location for Nubiani. We absolutely love Nubiani in ktown and have been recommending it to a lot of our friends and family, so we were excited to check out the new location. However, we thought the service here was not like that of the original location. The space is definitely a different vibe that the ktown location, a bit more American fine dining like(?) with the brighter connected table/seating (granted I only got to see the main floor and the bathroom). The chadol (brisket) was so meaty and not like the chadol at other kbbq restaurants.. and it was a pretty small portion given it was $50. We came here craving it but felt like that was the most disappointing piece. We had the small beef package for the two of us and that was definitely more than enough food. Wish it came with more veggies to grill though. I think what upset us the most is that they were very, very slow with the services. Our sauces/dips (gave us two salt, ponzu/soy sauce, and no wasabi in one dish when it should be one of each) were wrong so we asked for wasabi, but it took MULTIPLE asks to get it. Our server kept cooking the meat too fast so a lot of the meat got really cold when we were about to actually eat it. I had to tell her multiple times to slow down as our plates still have a lot of meat, and to not start cooking the next batch of meat. The soy bean stew and steamed egg did not come out right away so it was when we had already started eating the meat that they came out. Last but not least, she kept taking away food/dishes that we could still eat. Not only did I feel like it was a waste of food but I wanted to eat more of it (like the steamed egg) so I had to stop her multiple times from taking it away from our table. Given the price, we expected a better service but the whole experience was pretty disappointing and frustrating. I would stick to the ktown location if you are looking for a good kbbq experience. read more

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Upon returning to this location a second time, with a large group and booking the private room, I was disappointed to have the same experience as many other reviewers - the food being consistently strong, but the service being rushed and rude. In fairness to the restaurant, we were running 20 mins late so you can take the following with a grain of salt. The private room has a minimum spend of 120 pp, but still only a 2 hour time limit - challenging for a group of 12 (we ended up being 11 people but were still charged for 12). We were given some aggressive timings, with the last food orders (1 hour before time up) and last drink orders (30 mins before time up). We were rushed along because there was meant to be a group coming at 8:30. We were waiting in the lobby area till 8:50 but didn't see any other group come in so felt like the rush wasn't necessarily justified. The service felt rude and unfriendly; none of the dishes were explained, and drinks orders were never taken - we had to call the server over several times to place each order. We ordered 1 Nubiani package and 2 Large beef packages (one was ordered at the last food call), for 8 meat eaters (the remainder were vegetarian or pescatarian), but because we started late, I am speculating that we weren't given the normal size portions of meat. The 8 of us finished almost every single bite of meat, which didn't make sense given each package should serve ~4 people (based on what the server told us and based on the 5 or so previous experiences with Nubiani). We also didn't receive our 3rd steamed egg. There are also normally mushrooms and vegetables that are cooked with the packages; we saw these on the platter but they were never cooked or served to us. Note that you can't really see the cooking happening in the private room as it happens in the corner, not at the table. read more

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First off, I don't really eat meat like this, so my review is more based on the experience and non-meat food. You might be thinking why I came here if I'm not interested in the meat. Well, I was celebrating a friend's bday. And despite only nomming on a few pieces of the really cooked edges of meat, I still left with a full belly. That's because I filled up on the complimentary banchan, which was so good, and the restaurant wasn't stingy on refilling the banchan either. In addition to the banchan, we also ordered a few things on the menu that weren't kbbq. We got the squid and beef pancake, which I've never seen on Korean menus before, so I was very excited to try. The pancake is different from the Korean kimchi or seafood pancakes that I've had in the past. The shape is more irregular, the dough is thinner and fewer, and it had a lot of beef. I still prefer the pancakes I'm used to, but I really liked the cold buckwheat noodles. It was so refreshing and simple yet tasty. Large beef package - this was ALMOST enough for 3 guys and 3 girls (with 2 barely eating). It came with two choices of soup; we got the pork belly kimchi soup. It wasn't too spicy. Anyway, since the group was able to go for some beef but not a whole package, we ordered some more of our favorite loose meats from the large beef package. Aside from the food, I thought the place was pretty nice. The interior and the staff exuded elegance. I would say it's like an elevated kbbq experience. Also, my group was so late to the reservation, but the staff was really nice about it. Bring cash for a small discount! read more

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저는 한인타운에 위치한 누비아니를 10회 이상 방문했고, 주변 지인들에게도 "맨하탄에서 케이바비큐는 누비아니가 최고"라고 추천해온 단골 손님입니다. 그러나 최근 미드타운 지점에서의 경험은 매우 유감스럽고 실망스러웠기에 이를 공유하고자 합니다. 미드타운에 2호점이 오픈했다는 소식을 듣고, 그 근처에 일이 있어 한국에서 방문한 가족분들과 함께 식사하러 갔습니다. 고기가 너무 커서 테이블에 안쓰고 있던 가위를 사용해 조금 자르려 했는데, 서버가 큰 소리로 "DO NOT TOUCH THE SCISSORS"라고 하더군요. 이후 그릴 끝에 있는 고기 한점을 젓가락으로 살짝 집었는데, 다시 "DO NOT TOUCH THE GRILL WITH YOUR CHOPSTICKS"라며 언성을 높였습니다. 식당의 규칙을 모르는손님으로써, 손님이 가위를 만졌을때 "손님, 고기가 크시면 제가 잘라드리겠습니다" 혹은 "그릴은 뜨거우니 제가 도와드릴게요"처럼 정중하게 안내했다면, 저희도 "죄송합니다"라고 답하며 넘어갈 수 있었을 상황이었습니다. 서버 교체를 요청했으나, 해당 서버(Jenny/Jennifer)는 "I am THE main server for your table"라며 제 요청을 거절하고 계속해서 서빙을 이어갔습니다. 또한 고기 그릴에 불을 켜둔 채 5분 넘게 자리를 비워 그릴이 과열되었고, 결국 야채와 고기가 타는 상황이 발생했습니다. 지인이 온도가 너무 높다고 말하자, "저 여기서 트레이닝 받았어요"라고 하더군요. 이후 매니저를 불러달라고 요청했으나, 서버는 굽던 고기의 불을 끄고 10-15분 넘게 저희 테이블을 의도적으로 무시하는 태도를 보였습니다. 식사가 중간에 끊겨버렸고, 서버에게 매니저가 오고 있는지 물었을 때도 "지금 바쁘니 기다리세요"라고만 답하더군요. 더불어 다른 직원들에게 저희 테이블 "바로" 앞에서 얼굴을 찌푸리며 귓속말하는 등의 행동도 있었습니다. 마지막에 Assistant Manager가 오셔서 대신 사과하셨는데, 물론 식당의 트레이닝 부족에서 비롯된 문제일수있겠지만, 이는 철저히 직원 개인의 태도 문제로밖에 안보이네요. 고객으로서 불친절한 식당은 안가는게 최선이며, 식당에서 일하기싫은 직원은 식당이 아닌 자기 적성에 맞는 곳에서 일하는 게 맞는 방법인거같습니다. 맨하탄에서 15년 넘게 살았는데, 이런 경험은 한번도 없었을뿐더러 가장 최악의 불쾌한 식당경험이였네요. 앞으로는 누비아니를 방문할 계획이 없습니다. 감사합니다. I have visited Nubiani in Koreatown over 10 times and have long recommended it to friends, telling them, "When it comes to Korean BBQ in Manhattan, Nubiani is the best." As a loyal customer, I was deeply disappointed by my recent experience at the Midtown location and feel compelled to share it. When I heard that a second location had opened in Midtown, I decided to stop by with family visiting from Korea, as we had errands nearby. The meat served was quite large, so I reached for a pair of unused scissors on the table to cut it. At that moment, the server loudly said, "DO NOT TOUCH THE SCISSORS." A bit later, one of my guests picked up a piece of meat from the edge of the grill with her chopsticks, only to be met again with a raised voice: "DO NOT TOUCH THE GRILL WITH YOUR CHOPSTICKS." As a guest unfamiliar with the restaurant's rules, I believe a more courteous approach such as, "If the meat is too large, I'd be happy to cut it for you," or "The grill is hot, let me help you with that" would have defused the situation. In that case, we would have simply apologized and moved on. I requested to be served by someone else, but the server (Jenny/Jennifer) refused, saying, "I am THE main server for your table," and continued serving us. She then left the grill on high heat unattended for over 5 minutes, causing the meat/vegetables to burn. When one of my guests commented that it's because the temperature was too high, she responded, "I was trained here." When I asked for the manager, the server turned off the grill and proceeded to deliberately ignore our table for good 10-15 minutes, interrupting our meal entirely. Even when I followed up to ask if the manager was on the way, her only response was, "They're busy, just wait." Additionally, she exchanged whispers and made displeased expressions with other staff right in front of our table. In the end, the Assistant Manager came over to apologize. While some of this may be due to insufficient staff training, the incident appeared to stem primarily from the server's personal attitude. As a customer, I believe the best way to deal with an unfriendly restaurant is simply not to return, but if a staff member dislikes working in a restaurant, they should seek a role more suited to them. In my 15+ years living in Manhattan, I have never had such an unpleasant dining experience. THIS WAS, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE WORST. I have no plans to visit Nubiani again. Thanks! read more