Trendy, upbeat counter-serve outfit serving up traditional Korean dishes with fast-food flair.
At a glance
#6 of 55 Korean restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.68
Rating breakdown
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5 ★84%
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4 ★8%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of KOBA Korean BBQ?
- KOBA Korean BBQ is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 425 reviews.
- How does KOBA Korean BBQ rank in New York?
- KOBA Korean BBQ is #6 of 55 Korean restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is KOBA Korean BBQ located?
- 918 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States — 2.0 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact KOBA Korean BBQ?
- Phone: +1 917-409-1410 · Website: kobakoreanbbq.com
Reasonably priced bowls with really good portions. I’ve been here twice, and both times it was a dysfunctional mess of people not getting their food or waiting 50+ minutes to get their bowl (to be fair this happened during a massive promotion). The food is good for what it is: a lunchtime Korean spot with decent flavors.
Tasty. Delicious bulgogi and veggies. They gave us a mount of protein.. Compared to other upper east side places... Very tasty will come again. We had the lunch plates and chose our own.
The food was nice, but I wasn’t sure if it was because of the hot weather or the seasoning, it was hard for me to finish the whole dish. I usually have big appetites. I liked the jap-chae appetizer and the traditional gim-bap the most. Both items have good flavor. I got Ssam Bap set for my main dish, and it was just okay. I do like the selection of vegetables, they were very fresh. However, the meat was a bit too sweet for me, and I was only able to take a few small bites. The restaurant was clean and well lit. The servers were very pleasant. Overall a good restaurant.
I came here randomly because of the Korean shaved ice (bingsu) sign out in front of the shop. I didn't have high expectations going in, but I was blown away. The ice is perfectly crunchy (just like how it is in the traditional Korean style) - not like the soft ice coated in condensed milk. The fruit - strawberry, banana, kiwi - were all so fresh, and the mochi was squishy and not hard/dry at all! I love how the red bean isn't too sweet either and the coating of soybean powder (misugaru) on the top! For $12, the portion was filling, and I am so happy I gave this place a try. The service was fantastic and the people were incredibly cordial. The place was also well-maintained. I'll definitely be coming back to eat the bingsu again as well as other dishes!
Great place for a quick Korean meal. If you order the customizable bowl it seems to be pricey but it’s essentially two or three servings. Very hard to finish in one go. The toppings vary and I usually can’t choose and select almost every item. The sauces are so tasty too. Love this place
This is a korean healthy "fast-food". It looks very clean and spacious. We were greeted right away by a staff member and he offered us write-in menu or order from kiosk. And we chose ordering from kiosk and ordered 2 Koba Bowl (which is the build your own bowl). $20 is not cheap but it gave us a BIG bowl. You can check off a lot of sides to build your bowl (20+ items to choose from).
And it also gives you a choice of the korean probiotic dessert drink or other sweets as a treat.
I love the purple rice (the only warm item in my bowl) the salad was crisp and all the veg sides were tasty. For protein, I ordered beef bulgogi, very generous potion but a tad sweet to my taste. It's all.good after the big toss (like bibimbap)
It's tasty enough that I didn't even use my sauces.
Will def be back again.
And it also gives you a choice of the korean probiotic dessert drink or other sweets as a treat.
I love the purple rice (the only warm item in my bowl) the salad was crisp and all the veg sides were tasty. For protein, I ordered beef bulgogi, very generous potion but a tad sweet to my taste. It's all.good after the big toss (like bibimbap)
It's tasty enough that I didn't even use my sauces.
Will def be back again.
The staff here are so kind!! The food is also amazing and the portion size is just perfect. I highly recommend their lunchbox set so you can try out a bunch of different things!
I liked the ordering with kiosk option where you could view pictures and customize your orders easily. I chose the Koba bowl. The portion size shocked me! My bowl looked like a mountain. It was satisfying to have that much food and a variety of stuff in only one bowl. Both food and service were amazing! With any order it also comes with a Korean snack of your choice.
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