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 NoLita. Great korean food that fits your budget.
NoLita's Upscale Korean Destinations
NoLita’s chic streets serve as the perfect backdrop for this collection of upscale dining destinations that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Korea, Japan, and China. From the refined Korean fare at Odre and Ariari to the interactive experiences at Gyu-Ichiro Japanese BBQ and LaoJie Hotpot Manhattan, these restaurants offer an elevated approach to East Asian flavors. Whether you are looking for the creative energy of Nudibranch or the classic elegance of The Woo, this selection captures the very best of the neighborhood's sophisticated food scene.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Korean Restaurants in NoLita | 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.
- Ariari · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Odre · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Anytime Street St.Marks · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Rice Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Kisa · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Jisu · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Baji Baji · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- 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.
- Moko · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Funny BBQ 98 · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Monomono · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Pelicana Chicken · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Loho · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Gyu-Ichiro Japanese BBQ · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Tim Ho Wan · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Tim Ho Wan East Village · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Grand Master 95 · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Odre · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Monomono · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Cafe 2by2 · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Xing Wong BBQ · rated 3.8/5: Chinese.
- Seoul Chicken · rated 3.8/5: Korean.
- Yubu: Korean.
- Ariari: 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.
