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TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC

Name: TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC
Address: 32 W 32nd St Floor 3, New York, NY, 10001, US
Telephone: (646) 918-7519
Price range: moderate

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TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC is one of the best korean restaurants in New York for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Koreatown.

TAL Bistro & Bar is worth tracking if you care about what happens when a NYC nightlife operation decides to take food seriously.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

TAL Bistro & Bar is worth tracking if you care about what happens when a NYC nightlife operation decides to take food seriously. The concept comes from Space Hospitality, a group that built its name on the after-hours crowd, and rather than defaulting to shareable bar bites, they've structured the menu around hanjeongsik — the Korean full-course tradition — refitted for a room on 32nd Street's third floor that runs until 2:30 a.m. on Fridays. The former Maze lounge space has been reconfigured around ivory perimeter booths, glowing orbs, and animated tal masks, those folkloric Korean face coverings the concept takes its name from. The result is a room that positions itself for the group wanting Koreatown's energy with actual seating, and for the solo diner who wants makgeolli and atmosphere in equal measure. The menu centers on classic Korean flavors with deliberate, measured updates rather than fusion-for-its-own-sake moves. The Korean fried chicken tenders — served tableside in a colorful takeout bucket — are consistently described by diners as boneless and light, a presentation that reportedly earns its theatrics. The braised pork belly (bossam) is the slow-cooked centerpiece the dish is known for, built for sharing at the table's middle. Seafood and chive pancakes function as both bar snack and legitimate starter depending on how your table is calibrated, and acorn jelly rounds out the banchan-adjacent offerings for a kitchen clearly thinking about the full arc of an evening. The makgeolli list is one of the more considered on 32nd Street. Practically: happy hour brings BOGO soju and beer deals from early evening onward, making the 4:30 p.m. open worth planning around. Book a booth along the perimeter — they're positioned to catch the mask installations without turning dinner into a gallery visit. Thursday through Saturday is reportedly when the room runs at full capacity; Monday offers the same kitchen with considerably more breathing room.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Group Dinner and Korean BBQ

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Koreatown | 32 W 32nd St Floor 3, New York, NY 10001, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

7.7/10

Phone

(646) 918-7519

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TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC menu: what to order

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Korean fried chicken tenders

Braised pork belly (bossam)

Seafood and chive pancakes

Acorn jelly

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What makes TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC worth the move

TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC is a clean first click in Koreatown in New York when you want a korean option you can trust. If TAL Bistro & Bar NYC is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 194 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 194 Google reviews

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Group Dinner and Korean BBQ

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Korean in Koreatown

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moderate

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Group Dinner Korean BBQ late night lively social

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Google rating: 9.2 from 194 reviews

Price point: moderate

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Address: 32 W 32nd St Floor 3, New York, NY 10001, USA
Phone: (646) 918-7519
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 7.7/10
Google rating: 9.2 (194 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Neighborhood: Koreatown

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What cuisine does TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC serve?

TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC is a Korean restaurant located in Koreatown, New York. TAL Bistro & Bar is worth tracking if you care about what happens when a NYC nightlife operation decides to take food seriously.

What is TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC best for?

TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC is best for group dinner, korean bbq, late night, lively, social. TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC is a clean first click in Koreatown in New York when you want a korean option you can trust. If TAL Bistro & Bar NYC is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 194 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC?

TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 194 reviews

What should I order at TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC?

Start with Korean fried chicken tenders, Braised pork belly (bossam), Seafood and chive pancakes and Acorn jelly. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC worth visiting?

TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC holds a 9.2 Google rating from 194 reviews. TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC is a clean first click in Koreatown in New York when you want a korean option you can trust. If TAL Bistro & Bar NYC is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 194 Google reviews.

Where is TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC located?

TAL Bistro & Bar | Koreatown NYC is located at 32 W 32nd St Floor 3, New York, NY 10001, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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