New York City's Koreatown: The Complete Guide

Even though Koreatown is only a few Midtown blocks large, it offers a substantial sampling of Asian culture right here in New York City. There is obviously a lot of Korean barbecue, but there are also interesting Asian dessert establishments. They also have amazing karaoke, and a bookshop that carries journals and literature in Korean.

Make your JetBlue booking today and get the chance to visit this unique gem of a place, with its plethora of K-Pop merch, soju concoctions served in hollowed-out watermelons, and the Korean delicacy gopchang.

Restaurants and eateries you can’t miss

The upper floor of the multi-level New Wonjo features charcoal grills for a genuine, vintage barbeque experience. Intestines are a specialty of gopchang, a different barbeque restaurant, Gopchang Story. Try the combination for a blend of the tiny and big intestines with their distinctive flavors and textures, and add the optional, highly delicious cheese-topped fried rice that is afterwards made in the same skillet.

Make your booking today and you can rest assured that your JetBlue representative will be your guide every step of the way. Visit the Kunjip, one of the more well-known restaurants in the area. If you order barbecue, ask for a table upstairs by the window. The NYC location of the Baekjeong chain, is also well-known for its tasty, gooey cheese. It also boasts a corn kernel accompaniment and celebrity patrons.

Try the imaginative, delectable, instagrammable, and dangerously simple to gobble down sharing soju combinations like the Watermelon Punch (a half-watermelon filled with soju, lemon-up soda, and crushed ice), Pineapple Punch, and Yogurt Soju at Army Stew, an atmospheric bar at Pocha 32.

Do not overlook the many dessert options here. While Cafe Grace Street offers a wide selection of decadent treats, including custardy, caramelized burnt cheesecake and a coffee with the Dalgona honeycomb candy made famous in "Squid Game," chewy mochi donuts made with glutinous rice flour are served at Mochi Mochi Donut in a variety of vibrant flavors.

Unmissable Spots To Visit

The 24-hour Asian-European fusion restaurant has two floors. Juvenex Spa offers a semi-precious stone Jade Igloo sauna and a diamond herbal glass steam room. It also boasts a Japanese-style soaking ponds filled with sake, ginseng, and other therapeutic ingredients. The treatment menu is extensive, with plenty of packages and female beauty-focused options. They also have scrubs, facials, and massage procedures available.

Use JetBlue book a flight service today and reach the ideal destination for K-pop aficionados, Koryo Books. It carries the widest range of CDs, DVDs, and paraphernalia in NYC, including fresh releases that are just a day or two away from hitting store shelves in South Korea. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of other boy/girl groups and artists in stock in addition to BTS, Blackpink, Nu'est, Enhypen, Red Velvet, and Shinee.

Besfren Beauty carries over 60 Korean brands, including its own. It also contains the aptly named The Face Shop. It contains merchandise related to characters from Korea's chat app Kakao and pop group BTS.

Visit the plethora of karaoke bars situated in Ktown's upper floors. The Maru Karaoke Lounge has a bar that looks like a lighted tube straight out of a Stanley Kubrick movie. It also boasts several private karaoke rooms.

Essential Tips For Your Vacation

Make sure to reserve your restaurants and karaoke rooms beforehand, especially on weekends.
The Cloud Social Rooftop Bar is located inside the Hotel NYMA, which is right in the center of Koreatown. Visitors can reserve a room at the hotel with free welcome drinks.
You can get amazing, budget-friendly discounts and package offers at lunchtime.