Barbecue Nights with Friends in Manhattan

Pair rich wagyu with scallion rice at a Japanese barbecue table. Korean kitchens offer staff grilling or ingredients from a family farm. A separate fine dining option centers its seasonal tasting menu on plant-based cuisine.

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Yakiniku Gen
4.6 (570)
Mon – Fri, 16:30 – 23:00; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 23:00
250 East 52nd Street

Yakiniku Gen serves Japanese barbecue at 250 East 52nd Street in Midtown. For dinner with friends, pair rich wagyu and tender gyutan (beef tongue) with scallion rice. Creamy potato salad rounds out the meal. Hours are 16:30-23:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-23:00 Saturday-Sunday. Its platform rating is 4.6/5.

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Jongro BBQ
4.5 (5,564)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 01:00 (+1)
22 W 32nd St, 2nd Floor

Jongro BBQ serves Korean barbecue at 22 W 32nd St, 2nd Floor, in Koreatown. The boisterous dining room suits groups of friends. Staff grill meats butchered in-house at the table. Dishes include beef platters, spicy squid and cold noodles. Friday and Saturday hours run from 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM the next day. Its platform rating is 4.5/5.

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Kunjip Grill
4.0 (3,771)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 09:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 06:00 (+1)
32 West 32nd St

Kunjip Grill occupies multiple floors at 32 West 32nd St in Koreatown. Friends can gather over Korean barbecue and casseroles. Many ingredients come from the family-run restaurant's own farm. Meals include complimentary banchan and end with complimentary cinnamon tea. Friday and Saturday hours run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 AM the next day. Its platform rating is 4/5.

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Eleven Madison Park
4.4 (3,378)
Mon – Thu, 17:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sun, 17:30 – 23:00
11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, United States

At 11 Madison Ave in Manhattan, Eleven Madison Park serves seasonal fine dining built around plant-based cuisine, with selective meat and seafood choices on its tasting menu. The restaurant also offers cocktails and private events. Dinner runs Monday through Thursday, 17:30-22:00, and Friday through Sunday, 17:30-23:00. Its platform rating is 4.4/5.

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