Korean food with atmosphere? Or nice place near Union Square?

[Bsaltman]

I am looking for a place to have a nice (but not TOO pricey) dinner with husband this Saturday for my birthday. We both love Korean, and have been to a few, but never one with a nice enough atmosphere, etc. Any ideas? OR a perfect place near Union Square/Murray Hill? Any kind of food....Thanks!

[kiworan79]

I think Don Bogam (K-town BBQ) has nicer atmosphere than most -- not to mention that it is one of my favorite BBQ spots in all of K-town.

[asiansupper]

Dok Suni in the East Village isn't fancy, but certainly has more atmosphere than your avg K-town joint ... kind of like a neighborhood restaurant/bistro.

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Dok Suni
119 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

[jptcu]

How about Do Hwa on Carmine Street? Owned by the same folks a Dok Suni

http://www.dohwanyc.com/index2.htm

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Do Hwa
55 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014

Dok Suni
119 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

[downtownchica]

Kori is genuinely pretty but down in Tribeca.

If you want to stay near Union Square, Gyu Kaku in the East Village might be a good alternative. Japanese barbecue that seems inspired by the Korean version, and the decor is far nicer than any Korean restaurant I can think of in the area.

[coasts]

not familiar with Kori, but their menu reveals Kim Mare...looks like i'm headed to Tribeca soon.

[coasts]

unfortunately, there are few Korean places with any atmosphere at all. the only three that I can think of are Woo Lae Oak in Soho, Bann in Hell's Kitchen, and Hangawi in KTown. both Woo Lae Oak and Bann cater to a more American crowd, but some of their dishes are really well executed, my favorite being Kalbi Jim or Kimchi Jigae.

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Woo Lae Oak
148 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012