Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cotra, Cho Dang Gol and Food Gallery 32, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap korean restaurants in New York City. Great korean food that fits your budget.
New York City's Cheap Korean Destinations
New York City offers a wealth of budget-friendly dining options that bring the bold flavors of Korea to every borough without breaking the bank. This curated selection highlights the city's diverse culinary landscape, featuring everything from traditional comfort food at Stew The Chicken and Korean-style street snacks at Corndogs by Mr. Cow to unique fusions like Fire Chicken & Burger. Beyond classic staples, you can explore a variety of global influences including Chinese dishes at Golden Way, American barbecue at IRIS' BBQ SHACK, and even quick Italian bites. Whether you are grabbing a casual meal at Food Gallery 32 or sitting down for a flavorful dinner at Noona's, these spots prove that high-quality international flavors are accessible to every diner in NYC.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Korean Restaurants in New York City | Cheap Korean Food
- Cotra · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Food Gallery 32 · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Osamil · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Bibi Wine Bar · rated 5/5: Mediterranean.
- Konban · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Noona's · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Gahm · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Smoke BBQ Pit · rated 5/5: American.
- Golden Way · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- BigNorm · rated 5/5: American.
- Little Banchan Shop Bibimbap Bar · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Grill Masters NYC · rated 5/5: Steakhouse.
- IRIS' BBQ SHACK · rated 5/5: American.
- Chicken Plus · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Corndogs by Mr. Cow · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Stew The Chicken · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Pizza Bite · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Mokja restaurant Koreano · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Fire Chicken & Burger · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Danbako BBQ Restaurant · 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.
- Hot Stix Hot Pot & BBQ · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Shingane · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Cafe Nube · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Good Neighbor Queens · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Loopy's Eatery · rated 4.9/5: American.
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.
