Rib No. 7

This is a bit late to review but we have been here several times and it is truly one of the best Korean bbq places we have been. Reina was wonderful at our table and answered any questions we had about the style of cooking and the food. She made great cocktail recommendations and was truly a pleasure to be around. The cocktails are fantastic and the type of meat they use truly seems superior to other Korean BBQ places we frequent. It’s a little pricier but i can truly say it is absolutely worth that smaller extra cost. During the week they also have a fabulous lunch special so you can get a taste of what they offer on the regular menu. We truly love this spot.

We were excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to expectations. Despite wearing a sweater, the AC made it uncomfortably cold inside. The food was a mixed bag — while the oysters were fresh and the BBQ meat was of excellent quality, it came at a steep price. The seafood pancake had a slight sour note, which was unexpected. Service was another downside. The restaurant was packed, and with only a few staff on duty, it felt like they were too busy to properly manage orders or deliver food in a timely manner. Sadly, this experience didn’t leave us eager to return.

Came in during a weekend night. Atmosphere was nice, though a bit dark on the inside. The service was great, they cooked the meat for you, and explained the cooking times and portioned the meat for each member of the party. The food was great. We ordered the large feast (known as the King's Feast at the time) and the Beef Tartare. Some members of our party aren't fans of raw or rare meat, but they really enjoyed the tartare. It was light and flavorful, and the addition of the pears and seaweed made it taste great. Each cut of meat on the large feast was flavorful, had a nice marinade and felt really high quality. For the price, this would be a place mainly for special occasions. If you are really hungry, I would expect to spend over $100, though the meat is quite worth it.

We had 6:30 reservations for a Wednesday night via Resy. Two out of six of us arrived 15 minutes early, but they wouldn’t seat us until the whole party arrived. Which normally would be understandable, but there was no one else dining at the restaurant at that time. We ordered: -Seafood pancake – I normally don’t love pajeon because they’re mostly soggy, but this one was pretty good -Mushroom japchae – surprisingly, I did not miss the meat. It was very flavorful overall, but the portion is small -Beef combo – I can’t remember exactly what cuts there were, but there were four different kinds. Since I’m pregnant, I had to eat all my meat well done but even then, it was still really good (with the exception of some chewy pieces). The marinade is done very well -Banchan – this comes with the combo, though I’m not sure if it comes with all meals because Rib No. 7 is not your typical Korean restaurant. But this might be some of the best banchan I’ve had in a while. They put their own spin to some of the dishes, which I really liked. We had fish cake, cucumber kimchi, frozen daikon kimchi, pickled daikon sheets, kimchi, scallion salad, and cold seaweed steamed egg, which was my favorite. I probably could have made a whole meal just of this. Free refills are available but only upon request -Mango cheesecake – this was decent -Matcha cheesecake – lots of matcha flavor, which I liked -Black sesame ice cream – this was my favorite of the three desserts. There was lots of black sesame flavor. However, we found out after the fact that it was $15 for two scoops of ice cream, which is the definition of highway robbery Overall, it was a great meal but it is pricy, even for Ktown. But I would say it’s worth the once in a while splurge, or if you want to go here for a special occasion.

We had such an amazing experience here! The food was phenomenal. Our meats and rice were cooked to perfection by the kind waiter. We got the Lychee Soju cocktail and the Pinot Grigio cocktail… both were so good! We ordered the Small Feast, a Ribeye, and the After BBQ Fried Rice. It all tasted so yummy! I highly recommend coming here to dine in. Will definitely be coming back and trying other stuff on the menu!!! ***bring cash to avoid a card fee!!! or take the money out on their atm, which is what we did as suggested by the waiter***

Amazing Korean bbq with high quality cuts and attentive table-side service. There are gluten-free options though limited. The server is knowledgeable about which items are gluten-free. We loved both cuts we’ve ordered (galbi and rib eye) and the kimchi fried rice at the end was perfection. I recommend letting the rice cook longer to get it crispy. The makgeolli is also tasty (and gluten-free)! Wrapped up the meal with sesame ice cream 😋 💵 P.S. There is a discount if you pay by cash

Had a reservation for lunch on a weekend and it was surprisingly empty and the restaurant was extremely cold inside. We had a beef tartare app and although it was good with the caviar and seaweed, the beef was cut too big to be eating raw meat like that for my liking. We got one of the feasts and the meat was delicious.

It was a vibe. Know u have to spend a minimum of $50 per person. We got the kings feast and it fed 6 people really well. The beef quality was great. We got as appetizers, the beef tartar and cold green tea noodles. Pretty unique.

This is a bit late to review but we have been here several times and it is truly one of the best Korean bbq places we have been. Reina was wonderful at our table and answered any questions we had about the style of cooking and the food. She made great cocktail recommendations and was truly a pleasure to be around. The cocktails are fantastic and the type of meat they use truly seems superior to other Korean BBQ places we frequent. It’s a little pricier but i can truly say it is absolutely worth that smaller extra cost. During the week they also have a fabulous lunch special so you can get a taste of what they offer on the regular menu. We truly love this spot.

We were excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to expectations. Despite wearing a sweater, the AC made it uncomfortably cold inside. The food was a mixed bag — while the oysters were fresh and the BBQ meat was of excellent quality, it came at a steep price. The seafood pancake had a slight sour note, which was unexpected. Service was another downside. The restaurant was packed, and with only a few staff on duty, it felt like they were too busy to properly manage orders or deliver food in a timely manner. Sadly, this experience didn’t leave us eager to return.

Came in during a weekend night. Atmosphere was nice, though a bit dark on the inside. The service was great, they cooked the meat for you, and explained the cooking times and portioned the meat for each member of the party. The food was great. We ordered the large feast (known as the King's Feast at the time) and the Beef Tartare. Some members of our party aren't fans of raw or rare meat, but they really enjoyed the tartare. It was light and flavorful, and the addition of the pears and seaweed made it taste great. Each cut of meat on the large feast was flavorful, had a nice marinade and felt really high quality. For the price, this would be a place mainly for special occasions. If you are really hungry, I would expect to spend over $100, though the meat is quite worth it.

We had 6:30 reservations for a Wednesday night via Resy. Two out of six of us arrived 15 minutes early, but they wouldn’t seat us until the whole party arrived. Which normally would be understandable, but there was no one else dining at the restaurant at that time. We ordered: -Seafood pancake – I normally don’t love pajeon because they’re mostly soggy, but this one was pretty good -Mushroom japchae – surprisingly, I did not miss the meat. It was very flavorful overall, but the portion is small -Beef combo – I can’t remember exactly what cuts there were, but there were four different kinds. Since I’m pregnant, I had to eat all my meat well done but even then, it was still really good (with the exception of some chewy pieces). The marinade is done very well -Banchan – this comes with the combo, though I’m not sure if it comes with all meals because Rib No. 7 is not your typical Korean restaurant. But this might be some of the best banchan I’ve had in a while. They put their own spin to some of the dishes, which I really liked. We had fish cake, cucumber kimchi, frozen daikon kimchi, pickled daikon sheets, kimchi, scallion salad, and cold seaweed steamed egg, which was my favorite. I probably could have made a whole meal just of this. Free refills are available but only upon request -Mango cheesecake – this was decent -Matcha cheesecake – lots of matcha flavor, which I liked -Black sesame ice cream – this was my favorite of the three desserts. There was lots of black sesame flavor. However, we found out after the fact that it was $15 for two scoops of ice cream, which is the definition of highway robbery Overall, it was a great meal but it is pricy, even for Ktown. But I would say it’s worth the once in a while splurge, or if you want to go here for a special occasion.

We had such an amazing experience here! The food was phenomenal. Our meats and rice were cooked to perfection by the kind waiter. We got the Lychee Soju cocktail and the Pinot Grigio cocktail… both were so good! We ordered the Small Feast, a Ribeye, and the After BBQ Fried Rice. It all tasted so yummy! I highly recommend coming here to dine in. Will definitely be coming back and trying other stuff on the menu!!! ***bring cash to avoid a card fee!!! or take the money out on their atm, which is what we did as suggested by the waiter***

Amazing Korean bbq with high quality cuts and attentive table-side service. There are gluten-free options though limited. The server is knowledgeable about which items are gluten-free. We loved both cuts we’ve ordered (galbi and rib eye) and the kimchi fried rice at the end was perfection. I recommend letting the rice cook longer to get it crispy. The makgeolli is also tasty (and gluten-free)! Wrapped up the meal with sesame ice cream 😋 💵 P.S. There is a discount if you pay by cash

Had a reservation for lunch on a weekend and it was surprisingly empty and the restaurant was extremely cold inside. We had a beef tartare app and although it was good with the caviar and seaweed, the beef was cut too big to be eating raw meat like that for my liking. We got one of the feasts and the meat was delicious.

It was a vibe. Know u have to spend a minimum of $50 per person. We got the kings feast and it fed 6 people really well. The beef quality was great. We got as appetizers, the beef tartar and cold green tea noodles. Pretty unique.

One of the top spots for kbbq in Koreatown but it is a guaranteed spender spot..wallet be prepared. When you step in you know you are in a different atmosphere with the calm jazz music playing in the background. The uncooked meat looks absolutely beautiful like the marble is a work of art. Here you are not doing the cooking but your server is which for me as Kbbq watcher was a relief. You watch them use this cute little skillet to cook the meat and a bone of meat is used to put the meat on once the meat is done cooking. I got the small set for 2 people which I was concerned would not fill me up as I've been to expensive kbbq and left hungry. Glad to say that this was not the case. My absolute favorite was the galbi. The flavor was so freaking good I swear I was about to finish that meat all by myself. The staff were very professional and minded their business as we chatted while they cooked. I also really loved the tea brand they had. I got a green tea mango that I enjoyed so much I ended up buying the brand for home. The flavor of the tea was very rich and refreshing. Nice spot if you want to impress someone or treat yourself to a fancy dinner. Thanks Maria for the rec! $$$ Food 9 Atmosphere 9 Service 8

~ Large Feast (for 4 people) $260 ~ [Prime Ribeye | Prime Chuck Flap Tail | Prime The Nude Oodae Galbi | Prime Dressed Up Oodae Galbi | Hand Rubbed Marinated Beef Rib] Great selection of meat, although some of them are not as tender as I had hoped, but it's good enough, and the flavour is great after some intense grilling! ~ Seafood Pancake $21 ~ Great pancake with the edges fried to golden crispy! Loaded with spring onion and seafood ~ Spicy Cold Noodle $18 ~ I LOVE HOW THEY USE GREEN TEA BUCKWHEAT NOODLE!!!!! You can really taste the green tea flavour, and the noodle is really chewy! It's so delicious when eat together with radish and the spicy sauce! - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Yes, I'd come back even if just for the green tea cold noodle!!!

4.5 stars. The meat quality and service here was very good and I really enjoyed the whole experience. My party of three ordered one of the combos and the portion was just enough to make us content. I wouldn't say that I was extremely full, but I was definitely satisfied by the end. At this Kbbq, the workers there cook the meats for you, letting you just sit back and relax, enjoying a high quality meal. My favorite item was probably the marinated cut, but honestly everything tasted pretty good. It is quite pricey to eat here, but everything in New York is expensive. The interior was clean and the ambiance was nice. It made the whole experience a great vibe and I would definitely want to go back here again. Overall, if you're craving some good korean bbq with some high quality meats, this place is a great option.

The Korean BBQ was decent, but nothing to write home about. We ordered the "Small Feast," which included Galbi, pork belly, and marinated beef rib. The BBQ meats were solid, but the banchan (side dishes) left much to be desired--uninspired and boring. Being a fan of cold noodles, I went for the spicy cold noodles with high expectations. Unfortunately, it was a letdown--bland and underwhelming, missing that vibrant kick I was hoping for.

Best Korean bbq ala carte spot. The meat is high quality and mouth watering. The fried rice was also amazing. Would come here again. Workers attentive and quick.

Banchan - The banchan was basic and not fresh tasting. They looked like they were in the fridge for a long time. The egg soufflé was not my cup of tea. I would prefer the hot steamed eggs. The banchan is unlimited so you can ask the server for more. Beef Tartare - It was fresh but came out super cold. It felt like I was biting into ice. I enjoyed eating it with the seaweed and pieces of pear. Prime Dressed Up Oodae Galbi - Very tender and flavorful. Prime Ribeye - Decent but not memorable.

The aesthetics of the restaurants are super nice. The servers cook all the meat and the dishes and such look nice and cohesive together. I liked all the food, especially the banchan! Some of the meat started tasting the same because they seem to use the same marinade on everything. But overall I really enjoyed the food here!

Quality meats with a new hot iron concept instead of a the traditional coal grills- we ordered the small feast and the cold noodle, both of us were super full with meats leftover. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive also cooked the meats for us. The banchon was not as traditional but we enjoyed it.

Checked this place out during our visit to NYC. I usually go to another kbbq place but we were able to get a big group reservation here so decided to check rib no 7 out this time. The quality of the meat was really good and loved that they cook and cut up everything for us. We ordered 2 of the large feasts. It was more than enough food for all of us. Meat was soft and tender! The service started off kind of rough, the server seemed to be having a bad day so wasn't the friendliest starting out but sometime we all have bad days so didn't take it too personally. Would recommend this place if you're looking for nicer kbbq in the area and want good quality meat! Good for dates I would say, bigger groups still work but I would say best for dates or smaller groups of 4 and lower! Would come back with a smaller crew next time if we decide to come back :)

Yukhwe 3 beef tartare, pear, black fish roe, raw quail egg, not flavorful w/o spicy sauce Marinated Oodae Galbi 4 short ribs, juicy, medium fatty Beef Tongue 4 thin, chewy Chilean Seabass 5 grilled, tender, juicy, melt-in-mouth, soy flavor Pineapple Juice 3 not too sweet Orange Juice 3 not too sweet Yuzu Juice 2 carbonated, slightly bitter

The food here was amazing! I grew up in NYC, so I've tried most of the kbbq spots in Manhattan and Queens, but this spot truly impressed me. We ordered the small feast for 2, the cold noodle, and the beef tartare for appetizer. Our servers were super attentive and cooked the meat just right. The only thing I felt was subpar was the banchan, but to be honest, the deliciousness of the main entree dishes outweighed the lackluster banchan. The vibe of the restaurant is pretty casual. Also, not sure if there was a miscommunication with the host, but when we were first seated our host told us they had a ATM that had no fees, so if we paid in cash we would get a 10% discount. However, the next day my bank alerted me with a ATM fee, which I found was strange since the host said there was no fee for the ATM.

Came here for a birthday celebration. We ordered the small feast, cold noodles, and beef tartar. I normally would not eat raw beef, but I tried it here and it was actually really good! The texture was not off putting as I thought, the meat was good quality and it actually tasted pretty good with the caviar,sauce, and pear slices. My favorite meat in the combo was definitely the rib. It was very tender and flavorful but all of the meats were great. Waiter was really attentive in cooking the meats. Cold noodles were a must get to cool off from the bbq. Atmosphere can be a bit loud but not too bad.

I had a great experience at Rib No 7 and really enjoyed the food. I've tried a lot of different kbbq places and Rib No 7 is one of the more memorable ones that I would return to and recommend to others. The service is phenomenal as they make sure to cook all the meats for you and they are attentive when it comes to refilling the ban chans. I got to try their soybean stew, and two types of galbi. The stew was one of my favorites as it was packed with so much flavor. The beef had a lot of beautiful marbling and was so tasty and juicy. It went perfectly with the side dishes. The one downside is that there is no ventilation so be prepared for that if you are ordering kbbq items. Overall I had a lovely time at Rib No 7 and would return.

We had 6:30 reservations for a Wednesday night via Resy. Two out of six of us arrived 15 minutes early, but they wouldn't seat us until the whole party arrived. Which normally would be understandable, but there was no one else dining at the restaurant at that time. We ordered: -Seafood pancake - I normally don't love pajeon because they're mostly soggy, but this one was pretty good -Mushroom japchae - surprisingly, I did not miss the meat. It was very flavorful overall, but the portion is small -Beef combo - I can't remember exactly what cuts there were, but there were four different kinds. Since I'm pregnant, I had to eat all my meat well done but even then, it was still really good (with the exception of some chewy pieces). The marinade is done very well -Banchan - this comes with the combo, though I'm not sure if it comes with all meals because Rib No. 7 is not your typical Korean restaurant. But this might be some of the best banchan I've had in a while. They put their own spin to some of the dishes, which I really liked. We had fish cake, cucumber kimchi, frozen daikon kimchi, pickled daikon sheets, kimchi, scallion salad, and cold seaweed steamed egg, which was my favorite. I probably could have made a whole meal just of this. Free refills are available but only upon request -Mango cheesecake - this was decent -Matcha cheesecake - lots of matcha flavor, which I liked -Black sesame ice cream - this was my favorite of the three desserts. There was lots of black sesame flavor. However, we found out after the fact that it was $15 for two scoops of ice cream, which is the definition of highway robbery Overall, it was a great meal but it is pricy, even for Ktown. But I would say it's worth the once in a while splurge, or if you want to go here for a special occasion.

Rib No. 7 is a kbbq restaurant near ktown. I tried the vegetarian menu, which can be made vegan. I honestly found the mushroom rice, and mushroom japchae, a little underwhelming. The mushroom rice was not as flavorful as I expected, for a mushroom-based dish which could have had more umami and oomph. The japchae portions was tiny for a $20+ noodle dish, and not much mushrooms at all for a "Shroom Japchae". It tasted good but nothing too special. Could have better mushroom flavor as well. Before you knock it for being vegetarian, mushroom dishes usually can pack a powerful punch of flavor! The biggest thing to know is that ventilation here is extremely poor. For a very nice looking restaurant that seems to be more "high end" kbbq, they did not provide any covers for jackets, and ventilations was bad. Extremely smoky and almost suffocating. Be prepared to smell completely like kbbq and very smoky. I understand that most are likely to smell a bit after kbbq, but this was really excessive compared to other places. Everything smelled like kbbq after- not just clothes or hair. My iPhone, and Apple Watch too. I had to wipe it down with disinfectant wipes, and it still smells smoky and the smell completely absorbed into objects. I probably have to dry clean my jacket now as well. Overall they really could work on the ventilation and offering some options to keep jackets/ coats away. Some places will offer you to keep it in the seat for example. The restaurant itself is very pretty, nicely decorated, and food/ banchan were served on very nice dishes. Presentation was great. Service was also really great, and all servers were friendly & attentive. There was a tiny issue with one of the meat dishes my friends ordered, and they immediately corrected it with no hesitation. *since i only reviewed the veggie items, you can take my review about the food with a grain of salt*

The Galbi short rib was amazing!! My favorite kkbq so far in the city. The seating upstairs was a nice date night vibe. The staff cooks in front of you! Will go again.

Very friendly service despite it being very busy. The meat quality was really good and the staff cooked it for you. Decor and lighting was nice especially for a date vibe. Only complaint is they played Christmas music in October

We got the 1. Prince's Feast - Dressed Up Oodae Galbi 프라임 양념 우대갈비 Samgyupsal 삼겹살 Hand Rubbed Marinated Beef Rib 주물럭 And 2. 비빔냉면 / Bibim Naengmyun - Cold green tea noodles topped with spicy sauce Korean pear, pickled radish and Julienned egg garnish 0 complaints about any of the meats and dishes we ordered^. The meats were cooked by the employees and they did a great job. Super flavorful and tender beef rib and pork belly. Naengmyun was delicious and refreshing. I was impressed that they also set aside the meats to avoid overcooking. For the price, I felt the food and service was top notch. Plenty of seating in a nice, well kept modern space.

From the moment I stepped into Rib No. 7, I knew I was in for a treat. The ambiance was inviting, and the staff greeted us warmly, making us feel right at home. We decided to try the Dressed Up Oodae Galbi ($53) and the White Marble Pork Belly ($38), and they were a fantastic choice. The meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, reminiscent of the KBBQ I had in Korea. To complement our meal, we ordered the Rich Lychee Cocktail ($15) and the Hallasan Soju ($18). Both drinks were exceptional, with the lychee cocktail being a perfect blend of sweet and light, and the soju offering a smooth and refreshing finish. We also ordered the Mango Sorbet ($15) for dessert and it was the perfect portion for 2 people. It was very mango-y tasting and not too sweet. The service was top-notch throughout our visit. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The pacing of the meal was just right, allowing us to savor each dish without feeling rushed. Overall, Rib No. 7 exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Whether you're a KBBQ enthusiast or a newcomer to Korean cuisine, I highly recommend this place for an authentic and enjoyable dining experience.

Atmosphere - 9/10 The place was dimly lit during the time we went there, but the area is very modern looking and has nice layouts for the tables. There isn't any music playing, and the environment is quiet but able to speak to your table. Service - 10/10 They cook the meat for you, portioning it for your party and also explaining what each cut is while they serve it. They also offer discount when paying with cash. We were seated almost immediately and the menu was thoroughly explained to us. Food - 10/10 The quality of the meat was some of the best I ever had. We ordered the King's Feast (Now known as the Large Feast) which contained some of the best quality meats on the menu. Each meat was tender, flavorful, while also being soft to chew. We also ordered the Beef Tartare. Some members of our party did not like raw meat, though they really enjoyed the Beef Tartare. The addition of the pears and seaweed with the meat made it taste sweet but not with the gamey taste of uncooked meat. The kimchi and banchan were good, and did help elevate some of the meat, though it did feel similar to other places. Consistent quality but nothing spectacular. For the price, this is a place mainly for special occasions. If you are starving, I wouldn't recommend coming here, but for a date or celebration, the price is well worth it.

DAMN the meat here is so good. Unique kbbq where they cook the meat on a cast iron skillet on your table. Our waitress cooked the meat perfectly. Also like their banchan side dishes which includes a unique egg soufflé and pickled daikon radish slices. And it's much easier get a table here without waiting like other kbbq restaurants on 32nd st. Worth the one block detour.

Wow this was an experience that I would like again, real soon. I told my friend I had never had Korean bbq and that it was on my list of things to do and he was kind enough to invite me here. Before we arrived he gave us a heads up to not wear some of our best clothes because there would be a lot of smoke ( glad to know) They start you off with appetizers, then they bring a large selection of different steaks/ meats, which they grill right by your table. The bone marrow dish was so good. Every dish here was amazing, I paired the meats with some seaweed, and some brown rice, and vegetables. When I tell you, we could barely move after this meal, but if was so worth it. I'm already thinking of going back!

Move over KBB, here comes something meatier. Meat is a cut above. Very nice inside. Great service. Banchan is also a notch above. And the small dishes we loved and finished were promptly replaced without even asking. This is not your stinky ruckus kinda BBQ place. And for of this you'll pay, The rib really is signature and I would recommend sucking them down instead of trying the other offerings. Flap was ok I suppose. Pork belly was meaty and tasty. But the short rib is why you're here. No need to go off script.

Came to Rib No.7 on a weekday evening with my family and had a great time. Casual environment with great service - our servers were super attentive. Would pass on the seafood pancake, can't get by a seafood pancake that has 3 small shrimp & a few small pieces of squid. Huge fan of the frozen kimchi - paired really well with the high quality cuts. The uni bibimbap - while small, was my favorite part. The uni was sweet and creamy and went perfectly with the truffle & roe. Ugh. So good - I'm salivating thinking about it. Other than that, I wish there was better ventilation!! We got a lot of meat so the smoke from the grill was excessive throughout the meal. Be prepared to smell like meat haha.

What a lovely spot for Korean Bbq! I love the ambiance and food quality. It is slightly outside the hustle and bustle of Ktown where all the loud action usually is since it's tucked in a corner. Food was yunmy and tender. I enjoyed it. On certain weekdays, they also have half off on wine/some type of deal on alcohol. Note that they grill for you which is fine but just note this. This is a spot where you can actually hear the conversations you're having so it's lovely for a date or girls night. Definitely recommend!

Wandered in after getting family haircuts in the area and had a great time. The idea behind rib No. 7 was that the seventh rib is supposed to be the perfect mix of fatty and meaty and thus... exactly what we should be eating! We went for the three part two person set and added in the prime ribeye for good measure. The meat quality was great as most pieces gave the right about of chew to juice and the marinades were on point. Unlike some of the Kbbq restaurants these days, they constantly were refilling our banchan as we ate our way through the feast. To finish, we had to get the kimchi fried rice on the grill to soak up all the meaty porky goodness from our bbq but unfortunately it was a little spicy. So why just 4 stars? I want to try more food of course! The service was great, the food was good, and the banchan was superb for a korean restaurant. I'll look forward to popping by again soon!

This place is amazing. The meats are SO GOOD. Also love the fluffy egg banchan. Even the grilled veggies were delicious. Highly recommend!

The ambiance is great, but the food fell short. Banchan is pretty basic, not as good as the banchan in even the down to earth Korean restaurants nearby. Presentation isn't great for drinks, and the meat was pretty basic. We got the most popular marinated galbi and I couldn't taste much of the marinade. Favorite food I ordered was the tofu soup. The server also wasn't very attention or good with instructions. Overall wouldn't recommend

Probably a 4.5/5. One of the highest quality cuts of meat I have had in kbbq, so delicious and tender and buttery it virtually melts in your mouth. The cuts have a rich beef flavour. The marinated beef rib had insane flavour, one of my favourite cuts. The wasabi, ssam-jang, and salt are classic kbbq pairings and helped elevate the tastes further. The portions were a bit small for the price however, as some of us left feeling a bit hungry still. But nevertheless, very premium and mouthwatering cuts of beef. The banchan were tasty like the scallion salad and steamed egg, but overall the banchan were basic and weren't too noteworthy.

I've honestly had hit or miss experiences here but mostly good. I think I've been to Rib No 7 three times now and the first two times were great. The meat quality was amazing and service was really good. However, everything was very mediocre at my most recent time here. I really enjoy the banchans they have here. The pickled radish slices are always perfect and balance out the meat really nicely. The frozen radish kimchi is my favorite!! It's so unique, spicy, and flavorful. I love having the cold ice chunks with each bite. The meat quality was still above average, but there was a waitress who took our drink orders that was rude. She sounded condescending and was short with us, which was super off-putting. Ambiance is alright. Loud but not too crazy and the decor isn't anything special. I'd go back because I remember the meat to be so delicious and service to be much better than my recent time there.

Multiple factors that affected my review-- F O O D & D R I N K S-- 4 stars The beef tartare was my absolutely favorite dish. Super tasty and definitely a must try. I would even only come back here for that dish because that's how much I loved it. I ordered the Small Feast and the meats were good. Side dishes were good as well and they were kind enough to bring us more when we were out of a specific one. The soju cocktails do taste very mild, but still delicious. My favorite one was the Rich Lychee-- I barely tasted the alcohol, it was sweet and refreshing. S E R V I C E -- 5 stars Servers were extremely attentive and easy to get ahold of. There were always a bunch of them trying to cook your meats and measuring the temperature of the grill. They were also very diligent in filling your waters even though the pitcher was on your table and you could've easily done it yourself (just a note of how attentive they are). A M B I A N C E -- 3 stars Dark inside, but relaxed. The restaurant wasn't super crowded when I went and I truly despised where they seated us. If the restaurant wasn't too crowded, they should've tried to seat us a little more spaced out because they seated us cramped in between two parties. Also unfortunate that this restaurant only had one bathroom because even though the restaurant was about half full, there was always some sort of line for the bathroom. R E S E R V A T I O N / A C C O M O D A T I O N -- 2 stars They take reservations through Resy and it was very convenient to make but they make you input a credit card and will incur a $30 charge per person if you don't make it. You can cancel if it's more than 24 hours before your reservation without a charge. I respected that because that's probably how they deter people from making unnecessary reservations however, they were unaccommodating with last minute cancelations due to unforeseen circumstances like illness. Resy won't allow you to make changes less than 24 hours away but you can easily change it before hand. I called the restaurant because members of my party were sick and I didn't think I could make it however the restaurant still said they cannot cancel because it's less than 24 hours from my reservation and they will incur a $30 charge per person if I cancel. This experience left a very sour taste in my mouth and I'm not sure if I would come back for that reason too. The restaurant did not try to work with me about this matter and I had to find my own solutions around it (ended up going without my sick members because I would rather spend that $30 per person on a meal). Extremely unfortunate and I hope they change this policy to make it more fair. So if you make a reservation for a big party, be mindful of this because they don't seem to take it into consideration for unforeseen emergencies.

Got their oodae galbi and pork belly, their galbi is so tender!! They have such delicious banchan and makes for a very well rounded meal. Luckily got to squeeze in a meal here on a short trip to nyc

Amazing when it hits, with only slight concern about the price. Rib No. 7 is some of the best kbbq I've had, but it definitely comes at a price point to match. Ordered the largest "feast" item on the menu with a few friends and we all were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meat and flavors. Of special note is the fact that they offer a relatively large discount if you pay fully in cash--they have an ATM in-house but it could be better to withdraw elsewhere to avoid a fee. If I'm in the mood for a nicer kbbq experience, and I can't get a res at cote, I'll definitely be back!

Tasty meat and great service! We ordered the small feast which was perfect for 4 people. Since the restaurant asks for $50 min we also ordered a soybean stew, fried rice w/ cheese to top off the kbbq, kimchi seafood pancake and spicy cold bibimyun. The cuts of pork belly and beef were juicy and actually quite generous. Typically when forced to order meal sets of meat, I tend to crave more meat as I often times feel like it's not enough to go around for the designated number. Given that we had 4 people and I felt it was enough, I think their serving sizes were actually quite generous. Another great perk was that they were very generous with their ban chan refills as well. This included kimchi, pickled radish, fish cake, pickled cucumber, marinated perilla leaf, and salad to go with the bbq. My biggest complaints would be the poor ventilation and lighting. For a kbbq joint, I feel like it's almost necessary to have some type of ventilation system where your clothes and hair dont smell like bbq for the next few days. Although the smoke didn't hit us, it definitely drifted over to the next table.

Overall rating: 4.5/5 Highlights - High quality meat - Ingredients were fresh for all of the dishes - Table side service - Delicious cocktails - Service was great (kept checking on us) Lowlights - Inside is quite dim - Interior is just okay (look's casual) - Person cooking overcooked our meats so I had to specify how to cook it

First of all, the Yukhoe is a MUST here!! Portion size was a lot bigger than expected and the taste was just so fresh and good. Visually it is so pretty as well! I loved the side dishes that came with our orders and liked how the server explained each dish. I had higher expectations after hearing about this place for awhile, but the meat was a bit mediocre. The marinade was also a little weak and the difference between marinated and non-marinated were not that different.. The sides (peppers, onions, etc) that came with it were a bit undercooked and small; kind of wish they had like garlic or something like other korean restaurants and fresh veggies to wrap the meat in. The vibe was kind of cute but definitely on the crowded side; it's not as spacious as I thought it would be on the first floor. Service was still good as they really try to make the best experience for you, but I would probably go somewhere else for kbbq.

Everything was decent - the marinated short ribs was the best. Uni rice was very yummy. You can taste the creaminess from the uni when mixed. The food got so cold so fast due to the ac blasting Service was mediocre. There was a lot of open tables but yet the servers were not attentive. Ambiance is very casual, nothing noteworthy. 7/10

Located across the Empire State Building, Rib No 7 is a casual Korean bbq spot featuring a variety of dishes from noodle soups and stews to sets of meat. My boyfriend and I ordered the prince's feast, which came with bulgogi, pork belly, and a choice between 2 meats - chuck flap tail or marinated beef rib. We ended up going with the latter. This meal was a HUGE portion and while we thought we were getting 3 portions of meat, we ended up getting 4 as our server ended up tearing off the meat on the bone as well. We also ordered a onmyeon noodle soup and kimchi beef stew. While we were both hungry coming in this was a lottt of food. We agreed we could've ordered one less item between the noodle soup and stew. Our server was great and really patient with us. They also give you 10% off if you pay in cash and they have an ATM that doesn't charge a fee - highly recommend! Would come here again!

I went to Rib No 7 on a Tuesday around 1pm for their lunch menu. It was not crowded so we were seated immediately. Our table had a view into the kitchen through a glass window, so we could see the chefs preparing the food. The servers were attentive and courteous. There's only 6 dishes on their lunch menu, so not a ton of options. However, they're pretty fairly priced relative to other NYC Korean restaurants. They come with several side dishes and a side salad. I got the LA galbi combo with spicy cold noodles for $27. The meat was cooked perfectly and the marinade was very good. It comes on a hot stone plate on a bed of onions to keep it warm. The spicy cold noodles were chewy, but I wish they would have cut it into smaller strands because it was hard to bite them off. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and would come back to eat from their all day menu.

I've been here SO many times and it has been my go to KBBQ spot for a while. The non marinated ribs are just phenomenal and hard to beat elsewhere (trust, I've made my KBBQ rounds). We get the non marinated ribs because the quality of the meat is always so good. It's succulent and delicious with just wasabi and sea salt. We always order the seafood pancake as well--also haven't found a place who does a meaner, crispier pancake with lots of seafood!! Side dishes are good and I particularly love the radish and don't care for the sesame leaves. I've also had the kimchi fried rice which is great, and the cold noodles which are refreshing on a hot and humid day. I'd skip the beef tartare and pork belly. My only other complaint is there is NO ventilation in here, so yeah you'll reek of bbq afterwards. Staff here are great as well! I'll return time and time again for those non marinated ribs and seafood pancake!!

Already visited Rib no. 7 twice and would definitely recommend others to try it out! The ambiance depends where you sit. Some areas are dim and others are bright. Food - Seafood kimichi jeon: subpar; so much better pancakes in other places Bossam: super soft and meat melted in the mouth with kimchi that was nice and tart Marinated oodae galbi: nice and soft; a lot of flavors and just as good as the first time Prime ribeye: not good, no flavor and kinda dry White marble sam gyup sal: dry af Drinks - Bee's night: super light alcohol taste, could've been sweeter Toch lychee: nice lychee flavor with super light alcohol lighter than the bees night, enjoyed it more; I also tried the mocktail version which tasted so good Serendipity mocktail: super good

Trendy place across the street from the Empire State Building full of groups of young adults enjoying KBBQ & beverages. Marinated Galbi was sliced tableside and cooked for us. Supposed to be the 7th rib. It was super tender! OoDae Galbi Aged and lightly marinated. Has about 10 pieces per serving. Comes with a little assortment of veggies that get grilled $53/serving 5* Prime Beef Brisket 16 slices that were thin but bit tough. $39/serving. 3* Uni BibimBap 2 pieces of uni, some red, green & black fish roe on a mound of rice with lots of truffle oil. m/p $37. 3* Ssam veg a bowl of carrot and cucumber spears and a small variety of greens $8 NengMyeon $18. 4* SoonDuBu Kimchi/Seafood were both strong & very flavorful $18. 5* Located -on 33rd St between 5th & 6th Ave -across from the Empire State Building

Mediocre spot especially where it is located among a trove of superior options for KBBQ. I could not resist trying this spot after seeing the photos posted on Yelp. Even now when I look at them I almost feel I went into the wrong spot. The positives include that the tables are less crowded together than other KBBQ spots in this area. I ordered the marinated No. 7 rib as recommended and was disappointed by how excessively chewy it was, though the flavor was decent. The sides were equally mediocre and sparse too. For as good as it looks (and expensive as it is), the uni bibimbap was just not tasty at all (Antoya nearby executes it so much better). Overall, this spot did not live up to its potential. The food was worlds apart from the images on yelp and on the menu. I was curious about the omakase previously but will not try it as frankly I expect it to be disappointing. Hard to imagine coming back as I would need to walk past several better options just coming down the block.

Might be my new favorite spot for KBBQ. The marinated galbi is -amazing-. You also get a solid assortment of banchan. Attentive service, great ventilation, honestly didn't notice much smoke at all. Plenty of tables so my friends and I didn't feel rushed or anything at all just talking after the meal. Really looking forward to coming back again

My sister came here for her anniversary and highly recommended this place for Mother's day. However, our party of 5 all left feeling somewhat disappointed, including my sister who had a great experience the last time she dined here. I've been to several upscale KBBQ joints and this place was probably my least favorite spot. We were seated in the basement where there was only one waitress juggling 4 tables to herself. I don't blame her for taking a while to serve us our food and refill our water but definitely poor management on the manager's side. For almost $100 a person, I expected better side dishes and service. Most of the banchan were left untouched, which normally is the first thing to disappear any time we have kbbq. The ball of radish was FROZEN, and the other side dishes were pretty flavorless and dry as you can tell from the photo. We started off with (2) uni bibimbap that was really delicious. It's a pretty small portion for $37 but it came with plenty of uni and fish roe. The truffle oil was a nice touch, not too overwhelming. Next came the kimchi stew and soondubu which were both good, but nothing extraordinary. Combo 3 (feeds 4 people) comes with various cuts of meat, they were all delicious and fatty especially the dressed up prime 7th rib. It just melts on your tongue. Overall, our experience here was okay. I wouldn't come back here since there are better high end kbbq joints like COTE that will exceed your expectations and leave you feeling satisfied.

My big baby has been wanting to go here ever since she saw it on tik tok and it got added to her "must visit" list. Service here is attentive and superb. There is a server constantly manning our meat to make sure everything is served and cooked properly. We started with the beef tongue and the portions are bigger than normal. Delicious. Then we had the marinated no 7 kalbi. Must be their signature dish. This is a MUST EAT. The meat is so tender and juicy. My husband just kept nodding his head, giving the kalbi his approval. It even comes with the bone and they grill the bone and cut off the fatty tendon for you. That got a lot of ohhhhhhs and ahhhhhhs. The pork belly was a little dry and hard so not our favorite. The kalbi and pork belly both come partially cooked. If you pay cash 10% off. Also be ready to get Korean bbq stinky. They don't have any exhaust system. Almost like the old days. You will walk our smelling like Korean bbq.

This is one of my favorite Korean bbq spots. Would recommend this if you're in the mood for good galbi bbq. The meats are fresh and delicious. We made reservations for lunch and it was not crowded and service was very fast. The bone marrow was a nice touch and I would recommend getting fried rice with the meat.

The appetizers were actually pretty good (although they charged us for extra seaweed for beef tartare). The nude galbi (no marinated) however was just fair at the best. It was definitely soft but kind of flavorless. Our table surprisingly enjoyed the Sam gyul sal (pork belly) tho. Thick cut, juicy and tasty. If I ever crave pork belly and don't want to get out of Manhattan to venture out to Flushing, I'd come here again. Similar vibe to Yoon Haeundae Galbi if you like this kind of modern setting for Korean bbq.

The quality was the best I've had in NY! We got the prince set for my brothers birthday plus an extra order of the pork belly. The meat was tender, delicious and juicy. They cooked the meat to perfection for us and explained the menu throughly. We enjoyed our time here and would visit again.