New Wonjo
Korean barbecue restaurant · Midtown West ·
Charcoal-grilled Korean BBQ with abundant banchan & soju
Charcoal-grilled Korean BBQ with abundant banchan & soju
"Whenever my parents are in town they go here multiple times a week for a lunch special full of soups and stews that taste like home; we always get the ddaro gukbap, a cozy spicy beef stew, or hae jang guk, a spicy ox bone soup with vegetables and optional ox blood, and the complimentary banchan spread is invariably on point (and often supplemented by early-week “sebiseu” service dishes), which makes it a great, easier-to-reserve spot for Korean barbecue with a crowd—it's also the oldest Korean barbecue joint in NYC." - Irene Yoo
"This two-story place is one of the few KBBQ spots that uses charcoal instead of gas, which gives the meat a distinct flavor. The huge menu has meat combos portioned for two or four people, and you can get a wide range of other dishes from bo ssam and mandoo to bibimbap and noodle soups. New Wonjo used to be open 24 hours, but now you have to put in your last order before 4am. If this upsets you because you can’t get grilled galbi here at 5am anymore, we totally understand." - hannah albertine, neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang
"Opened in 1993, New Wonjo is the classic, reliable go-to spot that’s beat the odds for most small businesses in New York City and still stands with great food. It’s crowded and loud and accessible to almost everyone with two floors, affordable prices, complimentary banchan, and a huge menu for both lunch and dinner. That menu is a testament to how Wonjo once had to cater to any and all Korean cravings back when there weren’t as many other options in the neighborhood." - Caroline Shin
"Mentioned as the barbecue to which the above restaurant is related; described as being the oldest barbecue in Koreatown, founded in 1993." - Robert Sietsema
"An all-you-can-eat rice cake chain from Korea, opening this summer." - Luke Fortney