Best Korean Restaurants in Astoria

For lunch, the food was great but extremely slow.

As a Restauranteur, I want to write an Honest professional Review. Let me walk you through this experience so that you know Exactly what to expect. 1st off, I Love Real Asian food as I Live in Bangkok Thailand 1/2 the year. We Fly to Japan, Vietnam often to eat their cuisine. In Asia we eat at the Michelin or Bib Gourmand Spots. We have been to over 50+ Korean Bbq spots in Thailand, which are Insane. These spots in Asia you scan a QR code and can narrow your selection down w being able to order as many of a cut you want. In Asia, it’s super cheap too but I have no problem spending $159++ in NYC. It’s an experience. The $159++ price point is right on the $ for this spot especially in NYC. High rent and the place has a super cool vibe. I totally understand this restaurant needs to make a profit & it’s a fine line for them. I think it’s too fine a line. I would suggest they sell sets for certain prices to lock into a more manageable profit margin. Like a $89, $129, $179 etc etc etc. I want any restaurant that serves Quality to Win. I’m a little mixed here in feelings to be honest. The 90 minute clock starts at reservation time. The selection is Great and the Serving staff is Very knowledgable. They are “well trained” in how to pace the 90 minutes. Almost Militant. So as you eat through each “selection” of High end meats from Japan w the little delays, you are left with about 22 minutes for the “Encore”. Be sure to take a photo of each round’s selection so you have a reference. They will cook and cut it for you, but then they line all the slices together on the side of the pan, which is confusing because then you can’t tell them apart (purposefully?). In the future, I would ask them to separate each in a different quadrant of side of the pan to rest after cooking. It’s advertised as “All You Can Eat” A5 Wagyu but let’s be real you really can’t eat & digest more than 12 oz’s of this rich, marbled delicacy without feeling like ur digestion system is a little off. We showe

My go-to place for Korean food pretty near Macy’s Herald Square on W35th — Han Bat is reasonably priced and I love the Dulcet Bibinbop always fresh and delicious. I like to put quite a bit of sesame oil in my food and they are always accommodating. Get there a bit early as Han Bat and especially the place next door gets crowded. Atmosphere is down to earth, not fancy but clean and friendly service. It’s also nice that you can have a conversation very comfortably.

Great place. Great halal food. Definitely worth your money.