Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cho Dang Gol, Food Gallery 32 and Osamil, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 20 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap korean restaurants in Herald Square. Great korean food that fits your budget.
Herald Square's Cheap Korean Destinations
Nestled in the heart of Herald Square, this collection offers a vibrant array of budget-friendly dining options that celebrate the bold flavors of Korea alongside classic American favorites. From the bustling stalls of Food Gallery 32 to the specialized comfort of Noona Noodles and Jongro Rice Hotdog, diners can explore everything from traditional kimbap and savory BBQ to crispy fried chicken and plant-based burgers. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch at Handsome Rice or a casual sit-down meal at Seoul Salon, these local gems provide a diverse and affordable taste of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Korean Restaurants in Herald Square | Cheap Korean Food
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Food Gallery 32 · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Osamil · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Hee Korean BBQ Grill · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Loopy's Eatery · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Joa Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- UFC Chicken · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- missKOREA BBQ · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- ONGI · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Sam Sunny · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Hole In The Wall - Flatiron · rated 4.7/5: restaurant.
- Mista Oh · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- PLNT Burger · rated 4.7/5: American.
- 꽃 · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Anytime NYC · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Hangawi · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Franchia · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Handsome Rice · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Anytime Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Jongro BBQ · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Woorijip · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Her Name is Han · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- LOVE Korean BBQ · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Atoboy · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Nubiani · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Barn Joo Nomad · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Seoul Salon · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Mari.ne Handroll · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
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.
