Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cho Dang Gol, Joa Kitchen and UFC Chicken, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale korean restaurants in Midtown West. Great korean food that fits your budget.
Midtown West's Upscale Korean Destinations
Midtown West has become a premier destination for refined Korean dining, offering a sophisticated blend of traditional flavors and modern culinary artistry. This curated selection features everything from the innovative tasting menus at Kochi and Mari to the soulful, elevated small plates found at Danji and ONGI. Whether you are seeking the premium cuts of a high-end steakhouse at Yoon Haeundae Galbi and Copacabana or the vibrant atmosphere of Barn Joo 35, these establishments redefine the upscale experience in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Korean Restaurants in Midtown West | Upscale Korean Food
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Joa Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- UFC Chicken · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- ONGI · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Criollas | Baked Empanadas - Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: restaurant.
- Oh K-Dog Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Kochi · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Mari · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Mari.ne Handroll · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- The Jin · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Green Symphony · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Green Symphony · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Barn Joo 35 · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- Danji · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- Copacabana · rated 4.4/5: Steakhouse.
- Mr Biggs · rated 4.3/5: bar_and_grill.
- Virgil's Real BBQ - Times Square · rated 4.3/5: American.
- DK Restaurant NYC · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Noona Noodles · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Dallas BBQ Times Square · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Bonchon 38th St · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Barn Joo 35 · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Han Bat · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Kochi: Korean.
- UFC Chicken: Korean.
- Mari: 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.
