Barn Joo
Korean Restaurant$$$$
Union Square, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Eater recommend this place
"Make sure to spin the wheel might get free yummy white sangria."(16 Tips)
"Great $1 oysters during happy hr, grilled octopus was bomb."(19 Tips)
"Serrano pepper margarita and bulgogi bibimbap were both delicious!"(23 Tips)
"$1 happy hour oysters are a great deal!!"(8 Tips)
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Great happy hour drinks; and $1 dollar oysters until close! Staff is kind enough to let you know about last call for happy hour drinks. Good for groups.
Nicolette RomeroDecember 4, 2014Perfect choice for happy hour! You can't go wrong with dolla oysters and cheap drink specials. Try the hot and spicy wings!
Raphael LangenscheidtAugust 15, 2015Good Burger, great kimchi, nice vibe and atmosphere. Plenty of good places around, but this ones worth a visit.- Mariel LëmairNovember 29, 2016A dream for spice lovers! Everything in the menu is pretty Tasty—thumbs up to the bibimbap + side of mushrooms.
AmateurConciergeMay 6, 2015Quite a nice dining room but unfortunately every dish fell flat. Definite avoids: Brussels sprouts, chefs salad. If you find yourself here and want to salvage the experience, eat some wings.
Anne Mai BertelsenOctober 18, 2014The bulgogi, spicy pork ssam is amazing. Get the farmer's meal - there is plenty for one person
Justin EntrupFebruary 17, 2014This place has a great vibe. Good for happy hour as well. Make sure to try the popcorn chicken or the wings!
Great spot! The homemade kimchi is fresh and authentic. Try the farmer's meal with bulgogi ssambap!- Damon SununtnasukOctober 31, 2016Great happy hour. $1 oysters (6 per order minimum), $5 small plates (fried veggies, chicken wings), $5 beers and $8 cocktails
Ruth TupeDecember 8, 2016Pretty good bibimbap. The endive beef starter was pretty delicious, it's cold by the way but worth ordering.
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016scene is a little intense but the food is so good. Get the "bibimbap" with uni- crazy good
Jeff PetrielloAugust 15, 2014This is the Hogwarts of Korean restaurants. Secret doors, moving paintings, wheels of fortune. It's great.
Emily HaennyApril 18, 2015I had the Spicy pork tacos which were awesome and tried soju for the first time. I'm definitely a fan
Daniel McDonoughJanuary 23, 2015The spicy pork tacos are very good. Comes w/ fries but be careful they put some truffle oil on them. Gross. Everything else was great.
MarcMarch 14, 2013Tasting Table says: Korean fried chicken restaurant in the Flatiron [with] two bars, a live music stage and a downstairs lounge
Alex WawroskiJuly 29, 2016I loved the bibimbap and spicy momil! It wasn't actually super spicy, but delicious nonetheless
MonishaApril 5, 2016Great happy hour on cocktails and appetizers! Also a great place for a large group
Maggie LiuOctober 27, 2013Service is friendly and although the wheel is a bit gimmicky it makes for some great group fun. Landed on "one free spin" which resulted in another round
Make a reservation to spin the wheel of free stuff. Also, there's a hidden speakeasy, but I won't tell you where. ;)
Lori LuoOctober 12, 2014The ambiance trumps the food at this modernized Korean eatery. Reservations can be made in advance on Opentable.
JP BeniniMarch 17, 2013The Miso-Glazed Pork Belly does not disappoint, the plate is perfect. And watch out for the Diablo Wings, they're HOLY F-CK HOT!!!
Ivana LiAugust 24, 2016Love the uni bibimbap here! You get to spin the wheel to win a free app (once per table only).
Alicia CaseAugust 16, 2014$1 oyster happy hour is a nice perk in this location. Be sure to check in for a chance to spin the wheel at entry.
Jordan FrankfurtApril 18, 2015Tuna burrito was phenomenal. It's like a sushi role had a baby with a chipotle burrito.
Oriana TejadaApril 24, 2013Great Service, good ambiance and Matt our waiter is super nice and very attentive. BJ wings are a must and kimchi pancake.
Cole KennedySeptember 17, 2016Late night happy hour with dollar oysters is great. They're surprisingly great.
Oh man, this place was a staple for me but fell so short at its new location in union square. Hopefully they'll work the kinks out?
Great happy hour deals. $1 oysters, $4 drafts. The tacos are really good
Tiffany LangstonDecember 13, 2014Fantastic happy hour specials. The soy garlic chicken wings are spectacular.
Christina BDecember 20, 2014The korean chicken wings are a staple here. The sweet potato fries are pretty great too.
Jaycob BurnsOctober 12, 2013Chicken meatballs, garlic wings, and tiger salmon roll are all really good
Sonny ByrdNovember 16, 2013This place is seriously good. Soy garlic chicken wings were out of control. BBLT sliders were perfect.
DakotaApril 30, 2014Alex is the sweetest bartender ever. Fun to talk to and makes great recs for drinks.
$1 happy hour oysters. A prize wheel. And animated paintings on TV wall panels.
Try Lavender honey cocktail or kiwi kiss with oysters. It never goes wrong.
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Korean inspired gastropub that features a wide variety of Korean dishes and specialty cocktails. EAT, DRINK, PLAY ▶
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- Noon–Midnight
(646) 398-9663
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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