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 22 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap korean restaurants in Koreatown. Great korean food that fits your budget.
Koreatown's Cheap Korean Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of Koreatown through this curated selection of budget-friendly eateries that prove great food doesn't have to be expensive. From the authentic Korean comfort of Jongro Rice Hotdog and Handsome Rice to the diverse offerings at Tam Sang Thai Kitchen and PLNT Burger, there is a satisfying meal for every craving. This collection highlights the neighborhood's unique blend of traditional kimbap, savory barbecue, and international favorites, making it easy to explore the local dining scene on any budget.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Korean Restaurants in Koreatown | Cheap Korean Food
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Food Gallery 32 · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Osamil · rated 5/5: Korean.
- KJUN · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Hee Korean BBQ Grill · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Ziggle Tofu & Grill | Healthy Korean Food in Manhattan, NYC · 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.
- Jua · 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.
- Oiji Mi · 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.
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.
