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Thursday Kitchen

Name: Thursday Kitchen
Address: 424 E 9th St, New York, NY, 10009, US
Price range: value

Thursday Kitchen is one of the best korean restaurants in New York for cheap eats, especially if you want a strong option in East Village.

Thursday Kitchen isn't angling for a reservation you plan two weeks out — it's after your impulse decision on a slow weeknight, and the East Village address is exactly right for that.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Thursday Kitchen isn't angling for a reservation you plan two weeks out — it's after your impulse decision on a slow weeknight, and the East Village address is exactly right for that. The concept is drinks-first, late-night-friendly, priced at a level where ordering another round doesn't require a mental negotiation. What separates it from the hundred other small-plates-and-cocktails spots that have come and gone on these blocks is a clearer point of view: the room is reportedly built around the idea that a good Tuesday should feel like a Saturday, and the price point — solidly budget-friendly — keeps the vibe from curdling into performance. This is not a place that takes itself more seriously than its guests, and based on what diners consistently report, that's a deliberate and well-executed choice. The cocktail program carries the argument. The Soju 'Negroni' is the drink people seem to talk about most — the Korean spirit in place of gin is said to pull the whole profile somewhere brighter and less austere than a classic, and the scare quotes in the name signal that the bar knows exactly what it's doing with the substitution. The Ms. Cutetini is described as playful but purposeful, not a throwaway menu item. On the sweeter, crowd-pleasing end, the Ruby The GF and the Espresso Martini are the two that tables apparently argue over last call. The Bok Bun Ja anchors the food side of the menu and is cited often enough that it's clearly doing real work — proof that the kitchen isn't just an afterthought to the bar program. Practical intel: weeknights after 8 are when the room reportedly hits its stride, past the early-dinner rush. Bar seating is where regulars seem to land by preference. Start with the Soju 'Negroni' — it sets the register for everything else.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Cheap Eats and East Village night out

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

East Village | 424 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009, USA

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.3/10

Address

East Village | 424 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009, USA

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Thursday Kitchen menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Thursday Kitchen is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

SOJU 'NEGRONI'

soju, cappelletti, elderflower

Bok Bun Ja

RUBY THE GF

soju, sparkling rose, grapefruit juice

ESPRESSO MARTINI

soju, espresso liqueur, cold brew coffee concentrate

MS. CUTETINI

soju, muddled cucumber, lime juice

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What makes Thursday Kitchen worth the move

Thursday Kitchen is a strong korean option in East Village in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. MS. CUTETINI and RUBY THE GF also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,435 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 1,435 Google reviews

Best for

Cheap Eats and East Village night out

Style

Korean in East Village

Spend

Good value

Best for

Cheap Eats East Village night out casual night late night eclectic busy

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Google rating: 9.2 from 1,435 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: MS. CUTETINI, RUBY THE GF, ESPRESSO MARTINI

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Address: 424 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009, USA
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.3/10
Google rating: 9.2 (1,435 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Neighborhood: East Village

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Thursday Kitchen serve?

Thursday Kitchen is a Korean restaurant located in East Village, New York. Thursday Kitchen isn't angling for a reservation you plan two weeks out — it's after your impulse decision on a slow weeknight, and the East Village address is exactly right for that.

What is Thursday Kitchen best for?

Thursday Kitchen is best for cheap eats, east village night out, casual night, late night, eclectic, busy. Thursday Kitchen is a strong korean option in East Village in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. MS. CUTETINI and RUBY THE GF also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,435 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Thursday Kitchen?

Thursday Kitchen is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,435 reviews

What should I order at Thursday Kitchen?

Start with SOJU 'NEGRONI', Bok Bun Ja, RUBY THE GF and ESPRESSO MARTINI. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Thursday Kitchen worth visiting?

Thursday Kitchen holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,435 reviews. Thursday Kitchen is a strong korean option in East Village in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. MS. CUTETINI and RUBY THE GF also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,435 Google reviews.

Where is Thursday Kitchen located?

Thursday Kitchen is located at 424 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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