Don Don Korean BBQ

"Some of the best KBBQ in NYC is located a block north of Bryant Park, in a narrow room with a relentlessly upbeat K-pop soundtrack. Don Don, from the chef behind Mari and Kochi, doesn’t serve beef, chicken, or shrimp. They focus exclusively on dry-aged pork, and when you try some crispy jowl fresh from the grill, you’ll understand why. Get a sampler platter, and order at least one non-BBQ dish, like the Jeju-style noodle soup topped with pork belly." - bryan kim, sonal shah, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus

"Don Don’s pork jowl, fresh from the grill, is one of the best things you’ll eat within walking distance of Bryant Park. It’s included in the $80 combo plate at this pork-centric KBBQ place, which also comes with collar, tenderloin, and belly. You’re going to need at least one other person to help you eat all of that, so bring a couple of friends, and round out your meal with some kimchi fried rice. You’ll have a fun time grilling your own meat while you listen to a peppy K-pop soundtrack that pairs well with soju. " - carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, neha talreja

"With its grilled meat, soju, and highly caffeinated ’90s K-pop soundtrack, Don Don is one of the most fun dining options within walking distance of Bryant Park. (The competition is mostly Chopt and Cava, but still.) At this KBBQ place from the folks behind Mari and Kochi, they only serve dry-aged pork, and you’ll hear it crackling on grills throughout the narrow, heavily branded room as soon as you walk in. Choose from cuts like belly, collar, and bone-in loin, or get a $80 butcher plate that comes with all three, plus some jowl that crisps up nicely. You’ll get free banchan with your BBQ, and you can round out your meal with kimchi fried rice that’s 50% Spam, and pork soup with broth so rich that it sticks to the inside of your mouth. photo credit: Don Don photo credit: Don Don photo credit: Don Don" - Bryan Kim

Pork focused Korean bbq (and other things), kind of in a weird location but still v good.