Upscale KBBQ w/ top-tier short ribs & refined ambiance. A must-try for meat lovers seeking a premium Korean BBQ experience.
Bryan Kim reviews Yoon Haeundae Galbi, an upscale Korean BBQ spot in Koreatown, highlighting its refined atmosphere and specialty short ribs, perfect for group meals or special occasions.
This upscale Korean BBQ spot in Koreatown offers a refined dining experience with a focus on high-quality meats, particularly their specialty short ribs. Perfect for group meals or special occasions, the ambiance features leather banquettes and mood lighting. While prices for meat sets start around $150, reviewers consistently praise the flavorful, well-marbled short rib and suggest complementing it with dishes like the Busan pancake.
Yoon Haeundae Galbi is celebrated for its premium Korean BBQ, with a strong emphasis on high-quality meats, especially the short ribs. Reviewers often highlight the marinated and unmarinated short rib as standout dishes. The restaurant also offers other recommended items like potato noodles and a Busan pancake. While most feedback is positive, a few recent comments express disappointment with the quality of specific cuts like the ribeye.
"The short ribs (both marinated and unmarinated) are frequently praised. Other recommended items include the raw beef dish (mul yookhwe), potato noodles, and the Busan pancake."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Yoon Haeundae Galbi, frequently praising the high quality of the meat and its authentic Korean BBQ experience, though some recent reviews mention disappointing quality.
Important Note
While generally praised, one recent review found the 'prime' ribeye to be disappointing and the galbi to be 'a mess'. The restaurant is considered upscale, and meat sets can be pricey, starting around $150.
"The author suggested Haeundae Galbi for Korean BBQ."
Positive"Yoon Haeundae Galbi is listed as a recommended Korean BBQ restaurant."
Positive"The commenter suggests Yoon Haeundae Galbi as a more affordable option for Korean BBQ, highlighting it as a good choice for meat-based meals."
Positive"This user recommended Yoon Haeundae as one of the better Korean BBQ options in Manhattan, specifically praising the quality and freshness of the banchan and other dishes."
Positive"Yoon Haeundae Galbi is suggested for Korean BBQ, noted as being more upscale with good meat quality for the price."
Positive"The commenter would have Galbi from Yoon Haeundae as their last meal."
Positive"Yoon Haeundae Kalbi is noted for being busy with BBQ, but they also offer non-BBQ tables for other menu items. Their Busan naengmyeon is considered possibly the best cold noodle in Ktown."
Positive"Yoon Haeundae Galbi is on the commenter's short list of places to visit."
Positive"Yoon Haeundae Galbi is described as bustling with a nice space, though not considered fancy. The food is rated as very good, slightly edged out by Gaonnuri."
Positive"Yoon Haeundae is mentioned as a good option but is considered pretty casual."
Neutral"The commenter agrees that Yoon is the best in the city for true Korean BBQ."
Positive"In the realm of "high-end" KBBQ, the commenter states that the house special marinated short rib at Yoon Haeundae Galbi on 36th is probably better than any meat at Cote, and the banchan is decent, with easy walk-in availability."
Positive"As someone born and raised in Korea, the commenter considers Yoon probably the best and most traditional KBBQ place in Manhattan, noting it's more galbi-focused."
Positive"Yoon Haeundae Galbi is recommended."
Positive"Following up on a previous recommendation, another user confirms that the regular yookhwe at Yoon Hundae Galbi is also of good quality."
Positive"The commenter expresses strong affection for Yoon Haeundae Galbi, mentioning they frequently order the marinated galbi and spicy octopus fried rice."
Positive"Although not located in Queens, the reviewer highly recommends trying the mul yookhwe at Yoon Hundae Galbi."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Yoon Haeundae Galbi, specifically praising their raw beef dish (mul yookhwe) as a must-order, while also noting the popularity of their potato noodles."
Positive"This user strongly disagreed with Yoon's being ranked above Nubiani for KBBQ, stating there's 'no way' it takes it over Nubiani."
Negative"This user found Yoon's being chosen over Nubiani an 'interesting choice,' implying a preference for Nubiani."
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