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 30 cheap dining experiences
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Manhattan's Cheap Korean Destinations
Manhattan offers a vibrant array of budget-friendly Korean dining options that prove you do not have to spend a fortune for an authentic and satisfying meal. From the bustling stalls of Food Gallery 32 to the crispy delights at Chi Chicken and UFC Chicken, this collection highlights a diverse range of flavors including traditional BBQ, street food favorites, and unique American-Korean fusions. Whether you are craving the comforting bowls at Handsome Rice or exploring eclectic menus that blend Japanese, Thai, and Indian influences, these accessible eateries cater to every palate across the island.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Korean Restaurants in Manhattan | Cheap Korean Food
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Food Gallery 32 · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Osamil · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Konban · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Little Banchan Shop Bibimbap Bar · rated 5/5: Korean.
- KJUN · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Chi Chicken · 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.
- Shingane · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Good Neighbor Queens · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Loopy's Eatery · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Joa Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- K-street food · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- UFC Chicken · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Hole In The Wall - Murray Hill · rated 4.8/5: restaurant.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- DDOBAR by Joomak NYC · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- missKOREA BBQ · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- ONGI · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Sam Sunny · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Criollas | Baked Empanadas - Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: restaurant.
- Hole In The Wall - Flatiron · rated 4.7/5: restaurant.
- Mista Oh · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Afternoon - Upper West Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- PLNT Burger · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Oh K-Dog Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Fillmore Deli & Backroom · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Kinn · rated 4.7/5: 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.
