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 31 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale korean restaurants in Koreatown. Great korean food that fits your budget.
Koreatown's Upscale Korean Destinations
Experience the height of refined dining in the heart of Koreatown, where traditional flavors meet modern sophistication across a variety of elegant settings. This curated selection features premier destinations like Jua and Oiji Mi, offering a diverse range of upscale Korean and Japanese culinary artistry. Whether you are seeking the sizzle of high-end barbecue at Nubiani or the innovative tasting menus at Atoboy, these establishments redefine luxury through exceptional ingredients and contemporary techniques. From the sky-high views of Gaonnuri to the serene atmosphere of Hangawi, every meal in this collection promises an unforgettable journey through the neighborhood's most prestigious kitchens.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Korean Restaurants in Koreatown | Upscale 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.
