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"In Midtown East, Nubiani, a shiny Korean bbq spot, has a second location. They’ve got barbecue packages with beef and pork that range from $115-245, and it could be a good spot to swipe your corporate card on a team dinner if you work in the area." - will hartman

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@infatuation

"One of the more modern-looking KBBQ spots, Nubiani has higher prices and smaller portions compared to most places in the neighborhood. You get to the dining room via an elevator in a lobby that probably looked exactly the same in 1977. The long, narrow room is crowded, loud, and mostly dark except for spotlights that make you feel like you’re on an operating table. You’ll get some high-quality banchan to start your meal, and the extremely tender marinated short rib is one of the best in Koreatown. Skip the squid and beef pancake, but not the spicy cold buckwheat noodles that perfectly compliment all the hot and fatty grilled meat." - hannah albertine, neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang

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@infatuation

"One of the more modern-looking KBBQ spots, Nubiani has higher prices and smaller portions compared to most places in the neighborhood. You get to the dining room via an elevator in a lobby that probably looked exactly the same in 1977. The long, narrow room is crowded, loud, and mostly dark except for spotlights that make you feel like you’re on an operating table. You’ll get some high-quality banchan to start your meal, and the extremely tender marinated short rib is one of the best in Koreatown. Skip the squid and beef pancake, but not the spicy cold buckwheat noodles that perfectly compliment all the hot and fatty grilled meat." - Kenny Yang

Nubiani Review - Koreatown - New York - The Infatuation

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@eater

"Three-way tie between Thanksgiving dinner at Nubiani in Koreatown." - Eater Staff

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@davidcho

Definitely the worst named place on this list, in the space formerly occupied by a "club", this is Korean BBQ and owned by the same people who own Soju Haus and is actually pretty good.

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John Liang

Google

The food was good. We ordered three beef dishes for two people and the scallion pancake. It was more food than I expected. Two meats would've been enough. The server recommended the beef as that's what they're know for. She was right.

Liran Tamam

Google

This is an absolutely amazing bbq. Probably the best I’ve ever had. We got quite a few beef dishes and they cook it in front of you. The side dishes that you get complimentary were also delicious and they keep refilling them, so be careful not to get too full. The steamed egg is great, make sure to try it. And you get a complimentary soft serve at the end, so leave room for that. I highly recommend this place.

Heidi Liou

Google

Love the vibes, food was top notch, service was stellar. We ordered two meats + one mushroom rice bowl (split among 3 people) and it came out to about $60/pp. I thought it was really great value but the cost can add up fast if you order lots of meat. It’s a perfect place for a date, for friends, or with family. I did not see any kids there (a bit too upscale to bring kids). I will definitely be coming back!

Shih-chi Chen (Alen)

Google

Best Korean barbecue in k town. The beef set is really worthy and the portion is really good. The marinated beef is the best, which is really rich with soy sauce taste. The server is really nice and constantly check on our banchan (side dishes). And the meat is cooked on point.

Tracy Lin

Google

Pros: The staff here are very attentive, they definitely have a checklist in mind to make sure everything is refilled before we ask for it. They are highly skilled when it comes to grilling the meat to its perfection. All the meat was fresh and tender. It just needs a tiny bit of sauce or salt. We ordered the small beef package and shrimp pancake. The ribeye was my mom's favorite. For side dishes, mashed pumpkins, kimchi stew(with tofu & pork) are my favorites. We finished off with Yuzu ice cream, which I was excited about. AND no smoke smell was on our clothes and hair!!! Cons: The music was too loud that it was hard to talk to or hear someone. Might not be a good place if you want to talk a lot and reserve a bit of privacy since every table is kind of close to each other.

Bill Wang

Google

NUBIANI offers a premium KBBQ experienced with a stunning interior featuring large wooden tables and a sleek design. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of a corner building that is accessible by elevator. We opted for the Beef Large package with a perfect portion for four people. The meat quality was exceptional, and the table-side grilling service was a lovely service, as they grilled and cut the meat for you (though having someone at the table for the entire meal can feel a bit less private). The banchan selection leaned toward refreshing veggie dishes, like the scallion salad, and the egg soufflé was a standout - jiggly, soft, and flavorful, albeit slightly on the salty side. The complimentary yuzu soft serve at the end was a refreshing treat. Overall, this is one of the best KBBQ experiences I’ve had, with top-notch meat quality and attentive service. Note there’s a 10% cash discount with an ATM available on-site.

Andrew Sinuon

Google

Very high quality Korean BBQ! Between the 6 of us, we ordered the large beef and small pork along with a side of noodles. We were definitely stuffed by the end of it. I felt the pork was slightly gamy but not unpleasant— next time I would order just the beef. There is a discount if you pay in cash. We spent $77 per person including tip and tax which felt reasonably priced for the quality of food and the attentiveness of the server. This may be my go to KBBQ spot from now on!

Denise McMahon

Google

So delicious!! The staff was so friendly and cooked everything perfectly. Along with all the banchan and steamed egg AND ice cream dessert that comes with your meal (which were all soooo good), our party of two ordered 3 meats and a noodle dish and it was a little bit too much. We would've been fine with just 2 meats. The marinated short ribs was my favorite. Didn't feel rushed at all. The location and ambiance was very cool too.

John Liang

Google

The food was good. We ordered three beef dishes for two people and the scallion pancake. It was more food than I expected. Two meats would've been enough. The server recommended the beef as that's what they're know for. She was right.

Liran Tamam

Google

This is an absolutely amazing bbq. Probably the best I’ve ever had. We got quite a few beef dishes and they cook it in front of you. The side dishes that you get complimentary were also delicious and they keep refilling them, so be careful not to get too full. The steamed egg is great, make sure to try it. And you get a complimentary soft serve at the end, so leave room for that. I highly recommend this place.

Heidi Liou

Google

Love the vibes, food was top notch, service was stellar. We ordered two meats + one mushroom rice bowl (split among 3 people) and it came out to about $60/pp. I thought it was really great value but the cost can add up fast if you order lots of meat. It’s a perfect place for a date, for friends, or with family. I did not see any kids there (a bit too upscale to bring kids). I will definitely be coming back!

Shih-chi Chen (Alen)

Google

Best Korean barbecue in k town. The beef set is really worthy and the portion is really good. The marinated beef is the best, which is really rich with soy sauce taste. The server is really nice and constantly check on our banchan (side dishes). And the meat is cooked on point.

Tracy Lin

Google

Pros: The staff here are very attentive, they definitely have a checklist in mind to make sure everything is refilled before we ask for it. They are highly skilled when it comes to grilling the meat to its perfection. All the meat was fresh and tender. It just needs a tiny bit of sauce or salt. We ordered the small beef package and shrimp pancake. The ribeye was my mom's favorite. For side dishes, mashed pumpkins, kimchi stew(with tofu & pork) are my favorites. We finished off with Yuzu ice cream, which I was excited about. AND no smoke smell was on our clothes and hair!!! Cons: The music was too loud that it was hard to talk to or hear someone. Might not be a good place if you want to talk a lot and reserve a bit of privacy since every table is kind of close to each other.

Bill Wang

Google

NUBIANI offers a premium KBBQ experienced with a stunning interior featuring large wooden tables and a sleek design. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of a corner building that is accessible by elevator. We opted for the Beef Large package with a perfect portion for four people. The meat quality was exceptional, and the table-side grilling service was a lovely service, as they grilled and cut the meat for you (though having someone at the table for the entire meal can feel a bit less private). The banchan selection leaned toward refreshing veggie dishes, like the scallion salad, and the egg soufflé was a standout - jiggly, soft, and flavorful, albeit slightly on the salty side. The complimentary yuzu soft serve at the end was a refreshing treat. Overall, this is one of the best KBBQ experiences I’ve had, with top-notch meat quality and attentive service. Note there’s a 10% cash discount with an ATM available on-site.

Andrew Sinuon

Google

Very high quality Korean BBQ! Between the 6 of us, we ordered the large beef and small pork along with a side of noodles. We were definitely stuffed by the end of it. I felt the pork was slightly gamy but not unpleasant— next time I would order just the beef. There is a discount if you pay in cash. We spent $77 per person including tip and tax which felt reasonably priced for the quality of food and the attentiveness of the server. This may be my go to KBBQ spot from now on!

Denise McMahon

Google

So delicious!! The staff was so friendly and cooked everything perfectly. Along with all the banchan and steamed egg AND ice cream dessert that comes with your meal (which were all soooo good), our party of two ordered 3 meats and a noodle dish and it was a little bit too much. We would've been fine with just 2 meats. The marinated short ribs was my favorite. Didn't feel rushed at all. The location and ambiance was very cool too.

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