Restaurant

Woorijip

Name: Woorijip
Address: 12 W 32nd St, New York, NY, 10001, US
Telephone: (212) 244-1115
Price range: moderate

Korean•Koreatown•moderate

Woorijip is one of the best korean restaurants in New York for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Koreatown.

Woorijip doesn't ask you to sit down and be taken care of — it asks you to grab a tray, make decisions fast, and eat like you mean it.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Woorijip doesn't ask you to sit down and be taken care of — it asks you to grab a tray, make decisions fast, and eat like you mean it. That's the point. This Korean steam-table and prepared-foods counter on West 32nd Street operates with the logic of a great Korean home kitchen scaled for Manhattan lunch crowds: volume, thrift, and a rotating banchan spread that shifts with the day and what's available. It is not date-night theater. It is, however, exactly where you want to be when you're hungry, dollar-conscious, and unwilling to compromise on flavor. The price-to-plate ratio is the kind that makes New Yorkers evangelical. The menu centers on prepared Korean dishes that diners consistently flag as the real draw. The Crabmeat Jeon — a savory Korean pancake built around crab — is reportedly one of the more delicate items in a lineup that otherwise leans hearty. The Spicy Gochujang Chicken is known for the fermented chili paste that defines so much of Korean home cooking, and the Simmered Pork Belly and Braised Beef Shank represent the kind of low-and-slow preparations that reward a steam-table format, holding well and deepening in flavor as the day moves. The Baked Mackerel with Lemon cuts through the richness with something brighter, and it points to a kitchen that understands how a full Korean spread is supposed to balance itself across a meal. Woorijip is cash-friendly, fast-moving, and not designed for lingering — the model rewards people who know what they want and move through the line with purpose. Located in the heart of Koreatown, it draws a crowd that spans office workers, tourists, and regulars who treat it like a pantry. Go before the lunch rush clears the steam trays, and plan to eat standing up or find a counter spot.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Group Dinner and Korean BBQ

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Koreatown | 12 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

8.3/10

Phone

(212) 244-1115

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Woorijip menu: what to order

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

Crabmeat Jeon

Korean pancake with crabmeat

Spicy Gochujang Chicken

spicy gochujang sauce

Simmered Pork Belly

Braised Beef Shank

Baked Mackerel with Lemon

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What makes Woorijip worth the move

Woorijip is a reliable korean choice in Koreatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Crabmeat Jeon and Shrimp Tempura Roll also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,033 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 3,033 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Korean BBQ

Style

Korean in Koreatown

Spend

moderate

Best for

Group Dinner Korean BBQ late night lively social

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Google rating: 9.0 from 3,033 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Crabmeat Jeon, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Gochujang Chicken

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Address: 12 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA
Phone: (212) 244-1115
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 8.3/10
Google rating: 9.0 (3,033 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Neighborhood: Koreatown

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Woorijip serve?

Woorijip is a Korean restaurant located in Koreatown, New York. Woorijip doesn't ask you to sit down and be taken care of — it asks you to grab a tray, make decisions fast, and eat like you mean it.

What is Woorijip best for?

Woorijip is best for group dinner, korean bbq, late night, lively, social. Woorijip is a reliable korean choice in Koreatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Crabmeat Jeon and Shrimp Tempura Roll also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,033 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Woorijip?

Woorijip is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 3,033 reviews

What should I order at Woorijip?

Start with Crabmeat Jeon, Spicy Gochujang Chicken, Simmered Pork Belly and Braised Beef Shank. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Woorijip worth visiting?

Woorijip holds a 9.0 Google rating from 3,033 reviews. Woorijip is a reliable korean choice in Koreatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Crabmeat Jeon and Shrimp Tempura Roll also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,033 Google reviews.