"It’s hard not to notice Barn Joo if you’ve spent any time around Union Square. It’s on Union Square West, a few steps from the subway entrance, and you’ll notice lines of people outside, waiting for a table or bar seat during Happy Hour (3pm-6pm every day). If you get closer, you’ll hear the loud music from the DJ or live band inside. The clubby space offers Korean BBQ on the second floor, but we recommend sticking to some share plates and bottles of soju on the ground floor. We especially like the sizzling bibimbap, which comes with nicely charred rice at the bottom, plenty of gochujang, and a big portion of meat. Once you’re done, head to The Grain, their speakeasy-style bar down below. " - willa moore, bryan kim, matt tervooren
Ryan Muir
