Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are KJUN, Ziggle Tofu & Grill | Healthy Korean Food in Manhattan, NYC and Pizza Art, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale korean restaurants in Midtown East. Great korean food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Upscale Korean Destinations
Midtown East offers a sophisticated backdrop for some of the city's most refined Korean dining experiences. From the elegant presentations at Ongi to other high-end destinations in the neighborhood, these establishments elevate traditional flavors with modern techniques and premium ingredients. Whether you are looking for a polished business lunch or an intimate celebratory dinner, this curated selection showcases the best of upscale Korean cuisine in the heart of Manhattan.
19 restaurants in Best Upscale Korean Restaurants in Midtown East | Upscale Korean Food
- KJUN · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Ziggle Tofu & Grill | Healthy Korean Food in Manhattan, NYC · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Pizza Art · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- ONGI (41st and 3rd ave) · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- New York Kimchi · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Han Ye · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Tam Sang Thai Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: Thai.
- Korean Express · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- mŏkbar · rated 4.1/5: Korean.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- Everyday Gourmet Deli · rated 3.9/5: American.
- Yakiniku TORAJI: Japanese.
- KJUN: Korean.
- New York Kimchi: Korean.
- 10000 Coffee: Korean.
- K-bap: Korean.
- P.J. Clarke's: American.
- Ongi: Korean.
- $1.50 Fresh Pizza: Italian.
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.











