Mapo BBQ
Korean barbecue restaurant · Flushing
149-24 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355
Highlights
Charcoal grilled kalbi & plentiful banchan, an authentic KBBQ experience
Charcoal grilled kalbi & plentiful banchan, an authentic KBBQ experience
"A meal at this small, homey KBBQ spot begins like many others in Murray Hill, Queens: with a vast selection of banchan (including some exceptional kimchi). Unlike nearby competitors, however, Mapo uses charcoal. After you place your order, a server will place a bucket of glowing coals under the grill in the middle of your table. Order galbi and marinated pork ribs, then enjoy your sweet, charred meat alongside some kimchi jjigae or an icy bowl of naengmyeon." - bryan kim, kenny yang, willa moore, will hartman
"You might not be able to sit in this Korean BBQ spot and grill marinated kalbi right now, but you can still order enough sweet and smoky meat for two people, plus over 10 types of banchan and as much rice as you want to eat at home. Call (718) 886-8292 to order." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Located in Murray Hill, Queens, just off the picturesque village square, Mapo lies at the heart of a vibrant Korean community. The broad and convivial dining room is usually packed in the evenings (go for lunch if you can), and the place is decorated with pictures of Black Angus cattle to get you in the mood. The menu serves barbecue classics with a wide spread of banchan, and you should end your meal with cold mung-bean vermicelli." - Caroline Shin
"I noted Mapo BBQ as one of the early fixtures in Murray Hill’s Food Alley, and although the original owner unexpectedly died, the restaurant has continued under the stewardship of the owner’s children." - Caroline Shin
"A destination spot whose charcoal barbecue renown has surpassed the Murray Hill community, Mapo has sadly been weathering its share of troubles since the pandemic; the death of its owner and a temporary closure have cast a pall over the typically lively space. Now reopened, its standout barbecue remains. Over crackling embers, high-quality cuts of galbi or black pork sizzle and yield tender, juicy bites of meat. Don’t skip on the yukgejang here either: the broth is rich and spicy and the soup altogether is loaded with ample amounts of shredded beef, fernbrake fiddleheads, and scallions." - Caroline Shin
