Make your reservations ahead of time esp on Fridays and weekends. It's very large and spacious with 2 levels but you'll see that the large tables are very wide and ample space apart. An ideal place to invite a group of friends. Service is first and foremost the best thing about this place. Jenny K. was amazing, explained everything and gave us spot on recommendations based on what we liked. Instead of pushing us toward the packages, she gave us recommendations for her top choices and we ended up being stuffed. Marinated short rib and seasoned short rib were both beautifully marbled, and I'm telling you - THE MEAT CRUMBLES IN YOUR MOUTH, as if you hardly have to chew it. The banchan was very good, and they constantly refill them without even having to ask. Even your water and plates, grill are being changed after every meat is cooked. Pajeon (shrimp and chive) was very good. Somewhat oily, but ok. We got the Red Monkey makgeolli, $40, they have a variety of price points for soju and liquor from $20-90+. They give you a very rich soft serve/custard at the end which was a nice touch. Bathroom was clean. Love the soap and lotion. You'll also find mouthwash packets there which was very useful as well. It was about $100 per person, but worth it. Celebrating my last week in NYC, a bittersweet time but I'm so happy we found this place. read more

Nubiani - Free ice cream - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I really enjoyed the bbq experience here. It's a slightly more elevated atmosphere that can be for something casual or a bit nicer like a romantic date! The service was great and attentive. The meats were high quality. The food portions were very good! Overall I would highly recommend this place for getting your kbbq fix read more

The restaurant is modern and dimly lit. We were seated upstairs and the tables are spacious. The service was excellent, very attentive, and they cook the meat for you. We ordered the small beef package, with soybean paste stew, the perilla oil buckwheat noodles, the shrimp and chive pancake, and rice. It also comes with an assortment of ban chan. Although it was not a lot of meat, with all of the sides and other dishes we were all full by the end. We probably didn't need the noodles and I'm not sure that I would order that again. They also give you soft serve at the end of your meal! Overall I think it's one of the nicer kbbq spots. read more

See all

Ambiance is extremely upscale and nice, servers are really friendly, and the side dishes are really good. However, pretty disappointed in the meat quality and the food given the steep price point. FOOD: Nubiani Package (4/10) - Every piece of meat was really dry and tough, even though the meat wasn't overcooked. For it's price point, really disappointing Seafood Pancake (6/10) - Better than the meat, but still not that great! Perillo Oil Buckwheat Noodle (7/10) - Best thing we had here, so feels slightly disappointing given it is a KBBQ restaraunt. read more

See all

The place is chic! Gold and bronze trim everywhere. Gives a very modern appeal. Food was amazing. We ate with our eyes. Ordered more than we can eat bc we wanted to try everything. Server was nice. They do have a time limit but I get why. Came back a few times bc the food was yummy!! read more

Second time here, and it's amazing. Shocked that there's no reviews for this location. The staff is super attentive, food is amazing, and ventilation is top notch. Do you usually smell like food and smoke after Korean bbq? Not here, you won't. The prices are reasonable and you're definitely going to leave full. We went with the Nubiani combo which has both pork and beef for two. We could've easily fed 3-4. Highly recommend. read more

See all

The food was pretty decent here. We got the small beef package and the shrimp chive pancake. For the banchan, we enjoyed the kimchi, tomatoes, mushrooms, and the sweet potatoes. The meats weren't bad though our grill was broken so we couldn't watch the meats get cooked - the chef had to cook them across the room. The meal ended with vanilla soft serve ice cream, which I enjoyed. Over all, pretty decent but just lacked the "wow" factor. And my husband was disappointed with the service. read more

See all

One thing you can expect from Nubiani is the quality meat. While the midtown east location was fine, it definitely falls short compared to the Ktown counterpart. The ambiance and service are both not up to par compared to Ktown. Service just seemed less friendly, and more slow. Seating and ambiance was also just not the same .. read more

Visiting NYC from California. This place was so good. The staff was very nice. The atmosphere was really vibrant and the food was excellent. The dinner was so enjoyable. We will definitely return. read more

See all

Food: Ordered the small beef plate + pork jowl. Just the 2 of us. A small plate portion was perfectly enough food for the both of us. We took some of the remaining beef and pork jowl home. Absolutely delicious cooked meats. Service: Amazing attentive servers. All super friendly and polite. Water refills on deck. Ambiance: Way less cramped than the other location. Will be coming here for Nubiani fix. They have a very nice private room upstairs for bigger parties too. Highly recommend! PS 10% off if you pay Cash read more

See all

The food was 10 the service awesome. Always in favor place to go when I'm in town with family and friends read more

See all

I always speak very highly of Nubiani and recommend it to everyone that visit. I went there on Christmas Eve with family visiting from California. The service and the food were a miss to say the least. The server who cooked our meat looked like she didn't want to be there, giving us very cold shoulders. Another server overcooked our marinated galbi which was sad cuz that was usually my favorite piece. Overall I felt very embarrassed that I overhyped this place and my family was disappointed with their experience. read more

Nubiani - The spread - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

See all

We visited Nubiani's newer location to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had a great experience and really enjoyed the cuts of meat. The beef package for the table was excellent and we also supplemented our order with Korean pancakes and noodles. There was definitely more than enough food to feed five of us even without the additional sides. The orange soft serve was the perfect way to end the meal. Nubiani is definitely up there among the upscale Korean dining experiences. The only thing that could have made the experience better is if more drinks were available. However, we came relatively soon after opening and I believe they did not yet have the bar ready. read more

See all

Our waiter was horrible. We ordered the pork jowl and the marinated short ribs. The pork jowl came first, and she spent twenty minutes at our table twirling around the meat, not letting it caramelize or even render the fat at all. Constantly stirring for no reason, the meat came out unbelievably dry, should've just boiled the meat. The galbi was similar, but we spoke up and asked if we could just cook ourselves or let the meat char just a little bit. She gave us some attitude and a funny look, then served the meat to us so rare it was still chewy. Then she just disappeared for 20+ minutes. No dessert offered. No one to even speak to. We ended up walking to the front desk to request our bill, no tip. The manager said fuck all and gave us the impression he just wanted us to leave. The sides were decent read more

got the nubiani package with kimchi stew, shrimp pancake, and spicy cold noodle. nubiani package - for 6 ppl it was decently cost effective for the quality of the meat and the upscale nature of the restaurant, nothing was super standout but also not too bad either shrimp pancake - very crispy but a bit bland spicy cold noodle - good noodle texture but the sauce wasn't spicy at all and a bit too sweet banchans - not necessarily the most authentic but really good nonetheless, loved the yam!! some pretty unique ones that I haven't tried elsewhere overall, for being almost on par with cote in terms of a fancier vibes for a slightly lower meat quality but much better price, I think this is a better bang for your buck of a "nicer" kbbq place read more

See all

It was easy to secure a reservation on Resy, and we were seated despite our full party not being present. The waiter was nice enough to hold off on cooking until our third, who was running late, showed up. We had counter seats, which felt nice and intimate. The soybean stew was good--not too salty. The sweet potato was my favorite side dish; it was the perfect amount of sweetness and was very light. The large beef package left the 3 of us satisfied. The marinated short ribs were the best part of the meal. If you love Korean side dishes and restaurants with nice ambiance, then your visit will be worth it. read more

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

I have yet to try their flagship Ktown location, but I had an excellent experience at this location! To be honest, this may be favorite KBBQ in the city after Cote. The ambience is great, and the food is even better. You can tell that everything is high quality here, from the banchan to the tartare to the beef. Sleeper hit for me- the complementary soft serve they give at the end of the meal which is not too sweet and the perfect way to cap off the meal. They do give a cash discount, so bring cash if you can! read more

I love Korean BBQ and this is one of the better ones in town. High quality meat and interesting side options make this a must visit. We had the Nubiani plate which was enough for 4 people although we over ordered a bunch of sides. I would highly recommend the beef tartar and shrimp and chives pancake as a side. read more

See all

After my disappointing trip to COTE, I was searching for a high end KBBQ experience and I'm so glad someone recommended Nubiani! I've been to both the Ktown location and Midtown East. I prefer midtown East even tho it's farther bc it had a nice date night ambiance. Mood lighting and more intimate/quieter. Food is AMAZING! We got the Nubiani package that includes both beef and pork options. Next time I would do just beef since I'm not a huge fan of pork. We added the boneless short rib and that was good too! Egg soufflé is amazing!! Perilla oil buckwheat noodle was ok, I like Hojokban's more. Banchan was great and unlimited (unlike COTE like wtf, what kbbq place doesn't have unlimited banchan??) Free ice cream at the end is yummy and sweet! Service at both places was a 10/10! We went to the Ktown location with a sesame/avocado/nut allergy and they were super helpful and careful! Didn't have a single flare up and was able to enjoy multiple dishes! Sooo happy that Nubiani exists. Kicked COTE's ass imo. I highly recommend! Tip: There's a discount if you pay cash and they have an ATM on prem that has $0 fees. Tip #2: Mouthwash in the bathroom is a game changer! read more

The food was amazing. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The server was attentive and checked if we needed anything. The restaurant was nice but the table behind was loud but that's to be expected. Everyone else was quiet. There is also a. 10% discount if you pay with cash read more

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

Arrived with a dinner reservation for a Saturday at 5:30 and were promptly seated. We were brought upstairs which was quite a surprise as most of the lower level was yet unoccupied and there was only one other family seated on the second level in a single table alcove at the top of the landing; it looked cozy. We ordered the small beef package with soybean paste soup, the boneless short rib option as well as a squid and beef pancake. Within moments the banchan emerged - my favorite being the watercress. The pancake was yummy The table space here is generous in contrast to their Koreatown location - enough to comfortably fit all the banchan, appetizers and entrees at once. I recommend the midtown location if you're looking for a more lively vibe and don't mind being seated in closer proximity to neighboring patrons. Their Midtown East location is more intimate with wide, deep tables and seats that make you feel like there's room to breathe. Now for the meats. Skirt steak- - cooked to a medium rare perfection. Tender and delicately salted Rib finger - enjoyed the grilled flavor but there were hard sinewy parts that made it difficult to swallow Fresh Grates were swapped in Boneless Short rib - medium yet still perfectly juicy Seasoned short rib - must have been marinated for longer this time around because it needed a bit of rice to mellow out the intensity. This was my absolute FAVORITE piece on my last visit. I was blinded by Heaven's white lights with each chew. It has since been replaced by the original short rib. More on this in a bit. The meal was rounded off with complimentary soft serve (vanilla?) topped with marmalade. Me gusta. Afterthoughts: 1. Ventilation really good even on the second floor. Meat cools very quickly and we found out the hard way they should be consumed within 2-3 minutes of coming off the grill or they'll turn into hard & less than appetizing ice cubes (experience may differ in the warmer months) 2. It might be a good idea to strategize the order of consuming dishes. I tend to get "salted out" easily in my old age and noticed consuming too much of the fermented soybean soup affected my enjoyment of the marinated meat. Enough that even rice and lettuce couldn't save it. 3. My favorite cuts in order: Boneless short rib, Skirt steak, and Seasoned short rib read more

See all

The food was amazing and the service was very good. We were sat in the hallway which wasn't great but the food was worth it read more

Nubiani - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The food was amazing!!!!! The meat lovers will definitely enjoy this place. Cook to perfection, juicy, tender, delicious . The service was amazing as well. I wish they would be open till later, and did have longer table limit time. 2 hours for a big party is not enough ((( This is THE BEST Korean barbecue in the city. read more

See all

I haven't had such a good experience with Korean bbq since Cote in 2021. The amount of food you get, unlimited banchans, the killer kimchi soup, which stole the show for me, and then the meats were amazing. The meat all seem to be of USDA prime grade at least. My favorite cuts were the marinated short ribs, and just marinated cuts in general. I was not as much of a fan of the ribeye and short rib that did not have marinade, but you can still make it tasty with the scallions, gochujang and other toppings. To my pleasant surprise, they give you wasabi as a topping, which I love. I've always thought wasabi and fatty steak was an underrated pairing, and I'm glad they pulled it through. For $245 the feast of four should feed people plenty. It's a really good experience, the pace has definitely improved from opening week it sounds like, and I really enjoyed my meal. Will definitely consider coming back. read more

amazing food and service! would definitely go again.. the package deals are a great option for big groups and just add al a carte if you need more food.. the price is reasonable for the quality of meat. read more

See all

We genuinely wanted to like this place--we made our reservation weeks in advance with high hopes--but the experience was a disappointment from start to finish. To begin with, we were inexplicably seated in a cramped back corner of an otherwise empty restaurant, directly next to the only other occupied table. Our reservation was at 5 PM, so I wasn't expecting a full house, but really--was it necessary to cluster the only two parties together like that? The other diners visibly bristled when asked to move their backpacks so we could squeeze in next to them, making for an awkward and unpleasant start. When I politely asked if we could move to one of the many visibly empty two-top tables in another locations, our server claimed the entire restaurant was booked and would be full "momentarily." Spoiler: it never was. By the time we left, which was exactly an hour later, the restaurant was maybe half full. Ironically, one of the better tables was eventually occupied by the manager's friends, which tells you everything you need to know about how they prioritize guests. As for the food--it was mediocre at best. We ordered both the marinated (yangnyeom galbi) and unmarinated (ssaeng galbi) short ribs. If you prefer your meat on the chewier side, you might find this passable. But compared to the far superior options in Manhattan, this didn't come close. The banchan were decent, with the notable exception of the kimchi, which was forgettable. Then there was the service--well-intentioned but incredibly intrusive. The server remained stationed at our table for the entire meal, grilling our meat without ever stepping away. While I appreciated her attention to cooking, having someone hover over us the whole time made it nearly impossible to enjoy a private conversation. It felt less like dining out and more like eating under surveillance. In short, this restaurant failed to deliver on every front: poor seating decisions, unimpressive food, and awkward service. We won't be returning. $200 for 2 ppl, which I did not find unreasonable or the amount of food we ordered. read more

All style no substance - a beautiful space let down by a limited menu and lackluster experience. The menu is limited with just a handful of appetizers and no cocktails at all. I understand many KBBQ spots do not carry liquor but it does not make sense that you can order a $650 bottle of wine but there is no liquor option at all. The meat itself is delicious. There is clearly care behind the selections. The meat is tender and the flavors are clean and rich. The real let down was the service which became increasingly bizarre as the meal progressed. My party of 5 booked a 9PM reservation. It should have been a telling sign when we asked for ice water and the waitstaff acted like no one ever objected to drinking lukewarm tap. After much negotiating we were each brought a small cup with 3 ice cubes in each and set about ordering. We ordered by 915 and said that we would like to start with the large meat platter (5 cuts at around $250). By 945 we were into the 3rd meat and it was clear we would need to order more. When we informed the server we were told the kitchen closes at 930 (on a Saturday?! For a 9PM reservation?!) - the first we were told of this. We asked the manager to assist and his solution was to welcome us to order drinks. I'm not sure if he meant for us to wash down kimchi with red wine until closing time but we were served food for a total of 45 minutes and left hungry. In addition the Banchan were never refilled without waiving over a server and our dirty plates remained on the table while the complimentary ice cream was served. I personally don't know a KBBQ at any price point with lazier service let alone one that tries to present itself as a luxury option. There is no reason I can think of to come back here. This lacks the refinement of Cote and the soul of the myriad options in Korea town. Skip this - the hype is not real. *useful information if you come here for some reason* - kitchen closes at 930 - 10% discount for cash - small cup of vanilla soft serve as complimentary desert - no liquor only beer, wine, and soju - no bottled water only tap and no ice without begging read more

Nubiani - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

See all

We're regulars at Cote and decided to try something new, so we were really looking forward to this dinner. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the start. Typically, the server places the meat on the grill and steps away briefly to let it char. However, with our first order of pork jowls, the waitress never stepped back. Instead, she constantly flipped and pushed the meat around the grill for a good 15 minutes. This was an immediate red flag. The result was pork that was severely overcooked--tough, dry, and essentially flavorless. After we finished, no one came by to check on us or offer dessert, even as trays of soft serve were being delivered to nearby tables. We waited another 20 minutes before finally asking for the bill. No one asked how our meal was or why we were leaving so abruptly. Overall, the service and food quality fell well below expectations. Sadly, we won't be returning. read more

Absolutely loved this dinner and will go back for special occasions. Our waitress was so nice and the bill was about $200 for a steak special with soo much food and about 3 drinks and dessert! It was really cute in there too and they cook it for you. read more

Nubani nails it--delicious Filipino fare, creative drinks, and a cool laid back atmosphere. read more

See all

4.5 stars Loved and recommended the other location so had to try this one. I waited a bit since some of the reviews were very mixed but we had to experience it ourselves. We made a reservation on Resy... since it was holiday season, some stores closed much earlier than we anticipated. We went to the restaurant 30 mins before our reservation but the host was able to seat us after just waiting a few mins. We got to sit at a table for 4 even though it was just the 2 of us. We were offered sparkling or still just like the other restaurant...it's great that this is free since we drink can a lot of water... and nobody pressured us to order alcohol. We were confused at the bad reviews since we were being treated so well. Our server was extremely nice. We told her we've been at the other location and obviously wanted to check out this one. She still explained everything to us and said the small beef would be enough for us but we went with the large one since we didn't want to order any pork and wanted to see how big the large one was exactly. With the banchan, steamed egg which we had 2, rice and all that meat.. omg. I was so full when we were just hallway done. The beef was very fresh and cooked perfectly medium and the marinated meats are cooked more. I think I enjoyed the food even more at this location. The Banchan wasn't as salty. The stew, the egg was very nicely seasoned. Luckily L is a ft taller than I am and can eat a lot. When it hit the 90 min mark, we weren't asked to go... we were asked if we wanted more Banchan refills...and yes all the tables in our section were full. Another server cooked our food since ours was also cooking at the table next to us. Even the young manager cooked our food at one point. Everyone was at least very efficient and not rude at all. So we didn't experience anything negative during our 2 hr time there and we even finished our ice cream. We spent $320 for 2 which is not cheap for an everyday meal but we prefer quality Korean bbq. There were even kids running around in the other section so a lot of families dine there as well. The area where we dined was very well lit while the other area might have been slightly darker so I liked our area better. We even finished our ice cream that's how nice the staff was, they did not stick to the 90 min. limit. Will definitely give a good recommendation to others... read more

lots of food for the price - good proportions! some of the meat was not for us but the rest was fresh and nicely cooked. there were some very chewy and hard to get down pieces but we know which ones we enjoy now. presentation and vibes were very nice! read more

See all

My friend and I attended the restaurant for our monthly get together as one of the first reservations of the night. The service initially was excellent, our waitress cooked and provided side dishes and drinks as expected. What really lead to this review is upon finally getting our check, we were offered (2) checks with a cash discount incentive. On a $313.00 bill we chose the $282.00 cash option and left $355 cash total (25%)... The bartender proceeds to come up to our table and asks, "How was the service and everything?" We reply that everything was great. He then proceeds to ask, "Are u guys from America?" A bit taken back, I state that we are... Then the crazy follow up, he asks "So only a $20 tip?" I proceeded to state we paid on the cash discount bill and left $355 total, what are u talking about... Upon realizing his mistake, they gave us a free appetizer voucher for a "follow up meal" rather than providing anything else right then and there. We proceeded to leave the voucher on the table and will most likely never go back after that. read more

Great Korean bbq with quality meats and service. We got a private room and it was big enough for 12 people. The servers are very attentive and in the private room, the meat is cooked at a separate counter so that you can enjoy the dining table with guests. read more

Midtown Nubiani is horrible, don't recommend. We made a reservation for a party of three for 9/20/2025 at 5:30 PM. Like any reasonable restaurant in NYC, this one has a 15-minute grace period, which we were aware of. Due to traffic, we arrived at the host stand at exactly 5:45 PM--precisely at the end of their stated grace period. Instead of a greeting, we were coldly informed that our table had been given away and our reservation was cancelled. One of the front desk staff, a young lady wearing a lavender top, was utterly cold and inconsiderate. We were on the very second of your policy's limit. The way you treated us was utterly poor hospitality. Thank you, you lost three customers forever and saved a table for 15 minutes. What a terrible way to run a business. Try to avoid this place for sure! read more

How to lose returning customers 101 -give 1.5 hour time limit so you can't fully enjoy your meal -servers don't know how to manage their time to make the 1.5 hour time limit make any sense -server to take their sweet time cooking the proteins and only then to start packing it for togo before the 1.5 hour time limit while the party was still eating -pressures the party to leave the table so they can start cleaning up for the next table without even finishing service. We explained that the party was still waiting for the ice cream but they told us to get the ice cream at the bar =_= the audacity.. -get treated like you're at a fast service joint while charging 10x pricing -time limit was at 8:30pm and the server started packing the food before 8:30pm and kicked us out We got the Nubani combo and it is their signature combo set so they should probably reconsider their unreasonable time limit since the server takes their time cooking the proteins and especially with pork you can't undercook it. The server arranges the meats very nicely which is a nice touch but their time limit doesn't give your customers to actually enjoy their food. Do you expect your customers to shove their food into their mouth within seconds of the server serving the cooked meats? Super tacky service for such an upscale looking restaurant . They would definitely never get a Michelin star considering how their service is trash kicking out the customers as soon as they receive the payment and didn't even serve the dessert then to tell us to grab the dessert from the bar/entrance area. =_= If you want to feel super rushed to leave the minute they finish cooking your proteins and get treated like you're at a tacky fast service food joint then this is the place for you! Food was decent but the servers here are poorly trained and obviously management does not care about customer retention or customer service. read more

I view this place as uncommonly good. The costs align with the standards maintained. The workers deliver consistently excellent assistance. The look inside was attractive. Top rating for the outstanding dining and professional workers. read more

I've been to this location a few times and I've gotta say the food is not always the most consistent (unlike the Midtown East location). Definitely a different ambiance than the other location but the staff are just as friendly and accommodating! Would be a great date night spot :) read more

Nubiani - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

See all

While a beautiful place the staff make it a terrible party place. The manager was rude and pushed alcohol, Especially a $400 bottle of wine. Our party was a Non drinking crowd but he persisted in the suggestion even though we told him this. The food was very good but the aggressive and aggravating manager was a Huge turn off. I do not recommend this place and the manager while handsome is a true jerk and bad for business. Go to Korea town skip And This place! Rude staff. read more

Food was amazing. It was a cool place to try and would recommend. The service people are really nice and the sounds and atmosphere were nice and calm. read more