Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Noona's, C as in Charlie and YUBU SoHo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale korean restaurants in Little Italy. Great korean food that fits your budget.
Little Italy's Upscale Korean Destinations
Discover a sophisticated side of Little Italy through this collection of upscale dining destinations that celebrate the vibrant flavors of East Asia. From the refined Korean dishes served at Kisa, Doma, and The Woo to the communal warmth of LaoJie Hotpot Manhattan and the premium sizzle of Gyu-Ichiro Japanese BBQ, there is an elevated experience for every palate. These restaurants combine elegant atmospheres with masterful techniques to redefine what it means to dine in one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Korean Restaurants in Little Italy | Upscale Korean Food
- Noona's · rated 5/5: Korean.
- C as in Charlie · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- YUBU SoHo · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Anytime Street St.Marks · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Mando · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Rice Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Kisa · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Bulbap Grill · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Jisu · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Two Hands · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Blue Smoke · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Oh K-Dog NYC · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- LaoJie Hotpot Manhattan | 老街火锅 | 曼哈顿火锅 · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Cho-Ko · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- The Woo · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- Bonchon · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- Moko · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Bulbap Grill · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Funny BBQ 98 · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Two Hands · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Doma · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Two Hands · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Monomono · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Gyu-Ichiro Japanese BBQ · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Grand Master 95 · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Monomono · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Xing Wong BBQ · rated 3.8/5: Chinese.
- Kisa: Korean.
- Pepe Rosso: Italian.
- Ms. Yoo: 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.











