Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are KJUN, Ziggle Tofu & Grill | Healthy Korean Food in Manhattan, NYC and Pizza Art, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 18 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable korean restaurants in Midtown East. Great korean food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Affordable Korean Destinations
Explore the diverse and budget-friendly culinary landscape of Midtown East, where authentic Korean flavors take center stage alongside a variety of international favorites. From the comforting bowls at Ziggle Tofu & Grill and ONGI to the fusion-inspired dishes at KJUN, these local gems provide satisfying meals without the high price tag. The neighborhood also offers plenty of variety beyond Korean cuisine, including Thai specialties at Tam Sang Thai Kitchen, classic American fare at Flying Cock, and artisanal slices from Pizza Art.
19 restaurants in Best Affordable Korean Restaurants in Midtown East | Affordable Korean Food
- KJUN · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Ziggle Tofu & Grill | Healthy Korean Food in Manhattan, NYC · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Pizza Art · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- ONGI (41st and 3rd ave) · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- New York Kimchi · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Han Ye · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Tam Sang Thai Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: Thai.
- Korean Express · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- mŏkbar · rated 4.1/5: Korean.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- Everyday Gourmet Deli · rated 3.9/5: American.
- Yakiniku TORAJI: Japanese.
- KJUN: Korean.
- New York Kimchi: Korean.
- 10000 Coffee: Korean.
- K-bap: Korean.
- P.J. Clarke's: American.
- Ongi: Korean.
- $1.50 Fresh Pizza: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
