

LOVE Korean BBQ on 5th Avenue and 32nd Street is a tri-level restaurant offering a unique Korean BBQ experience in Midtown, Manhattan. LOVE, Also offers refined modern Korean cuisine in an environment where our diners can enjoy the atmosphere. Our friendly staff is focused on making sure that you and your guests have a wonderful experience. Join us!
Bustling, informal eatery serving generous plates of homestyle Korean barbecue.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 319 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (646) 669-8147
Website: https://www.lovekoreanbbq.com/
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Reviews
The inside has that classic neon K Town glow. Dim lighting, bright signs, packed tables, grills sizzling everywhere. It was lively, loud in the best way, and felt super inviting. The kind of place where you sit down and accidentally stay for hours.
Before the grill even got going, we ordered some apps. The corn cheese was hands down my favorite. Sweet, bubbly, cheesy, slightly crispy on top. I genuinely could have eaten the whole thing by myself and been happy
The bulgogi kimchi fries had great flavor and texture, I just wish they gave a little more meat on top. Still a fun shareable plate. The steamed egg was fluffy and comforting and the japchae added that perfect sweet and savory balance.
But the real reason you are here is the Chef’s Combo Ribeye, brisket, pork belly, marinated short rib. Once that hit the table, we locked in. You can taste the quality immediately. Everything was tender, juicy, and flavorful. I also love that they help cook it for you so you can just relax and enjoy the experience.
The marinated short rib was easily the best cut. And my friend’s reaction said everything.
Drinks were strong and so good The lychee martini and espresso martini were great, but the matcha cocktail with Malibu was my favorite. It brought me straight back to my fun college days in the best way.
Overall, this is such a fun group spot in K Town. Come hungry, bring your friends, and plan to stay a while!!
Service was the first letdown. We asked one server for a salad and, after almost 15 minutes with nothing, had to ask another. The salad finally arrived when most of the food on the table was already gone, which killed the mood. Overall pacing was slow.
Food quality missed the mark too. The pork belly was overwhelmingly fatty and greasy. The grill burned quickly, so the meat picked up a bitter, burnt taste after just a short time. In the end we stuck to the shrimp, which was the only thing that tasted consistently good.
For the triple-digit price point, it didn’t feel worth it. I hope they improve the service timing, maintain the grills better, and balance the pork cuts. The one highlight was the shrimp, which was fresh and enjoyable.
(For context, I’ve never given any restaurant a 1-star on Google before, but this time I genuinely felt I had to.)
We’ll definitely be coming back for more!
ft:
-prime beef set B – tenderloin, top blade, skirt steak, marinated short rib (galbi): wow, all the cuts of beef were insanely tender and super flavorful. we especially enjoyed the galbi. this combo was the perfect amount for 2 people.
-kimchi stew side
-cheese steamed egg: I LOVED THIS. wow!!! the egg is so insanely fluffy and literally melts in your mouth. Perfectly salted and great as an appetizer.
-seafood pancake: crispy, delicious, amazing. one of my favorite foods growing up. i could eat so many of these
-lychee martini
-just peachy