Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Noona's, Hee Korean BBQ Grill and EJ BBQ & Sushi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Union Square's Upscale Korean Destinations
Union Square has evolved into a premier destination for sophisticated dining, anchored by an impressive selection of upscale Korean establishments that blend tradition with modern elegance. This curated collection features acclaimed spots like Jua, Oiji Mi, and Atoboy, where meticulous technique and high-end ingredients create unforgettable tasting experiences. While the focus remains on refined Korean flavors at venues such as The Hyun and Ariari, the area also showcases diverse influences ranging from the Japanese-inspired dishes at noreetuh to the unique Italian-Korean fusion of Momofuku Nishi. Whether you are looking for a celebratory multi-course meal or a stylish evening of contemporary plates, these restaurants offer the very best of the neighborhood's elevated culinary landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Korean Restaurants in Union Square | Upscale Korean Food
- Noona's · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Hee Korean BBQ Grill · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Mokyo · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Jua · 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.
- Appas Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- 꽃 · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Oiji Mi · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Ariari · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Handsome Rice · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Odre · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Anytime Street St.Marks · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Two Hands Corn Dogs · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Atoboy · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Bonchon 23rd St · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Mad for Chicken Chelsea · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Baji Baji · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Barn Joo · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- Barn Joo Union Square · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- So Gong Dong Tofu & BBQ SGD · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- Moko · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Cafe Water · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Mason Jar NYC · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Pelicana Chicken · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- ZLS BBQ · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Dallas BBQ · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Tim Ho Wan · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
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.
