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Barn Joo Union Square

4.4
4.4
642 Reviews
$31 to $50
Korean
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Barn Joo is a Korean-inspired gastropub located at the heart of Union Square. The exciting characteristic of Barn Joo's menu is a changing array of Small to Large plates and K-BBQ – highlighting the use of farm to table ingredients – offering comfort foods with the touch of Korean soul. We focus on bringing the best out of ingredients and transform them into exotic flavor profiles, yet in a simple form that our guests can relate to. Guests are welcome for a quick bite at the bar, a specialty cocktail in the lounge, or for a pleasant dining under our naturally organic yet unique ambiance

BARN JOO (Barn - An agricultural building used for storage, Joo – Drinks in Korean) The meaning of Barn Joo in Korean – Accompaniment in Music / Drinks accompanied by your meals. We want to create a warm and welcoming venue to eat, drink.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Asian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–22:15 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 The Grain Thu–Sat 19:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (646) 398-9663
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jin Su
  • Catering
    Contact us for catering here: info@barnjoo.com
  • Private party facilities
    Barn Joo's venue consists of two unique floor levels, providing exciting versatility to accommodate any occasion or celebration. Select between the gastropub vibe of our main floor, our mezzanine for K-BBQ. The Grain Whiskey Bar (speakeasy) located below the restaurant Thursday - Saturday from 7pm to 11pm.Book your events here: leah@barnjoo.com
  • Area
    Union Square
  • Cross Street
    between 16th & 17th St. on Union Sq. W
  • Parking details
    ‪*Street Parking <br /> Broadway between 19th and 20th st – meter parking<br /> 19th st between Broadway and 5th ave – after 7pm<br /> 19th st between Park ave and Broadway – after 6pm <br />Nearest Garage is located at 6 East 20th Street‬ New York, NY 10003(between Broadway and 5th Ave) ‬ <br />
  • Public transit
    Subway: N Q R : 14Th St. Union SquareL : Union Square4 5 6 : Union Square
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barn Joo Union Square offers "amazing delicious" food with "great vibes" and a fantastic happy hour. The service, especially by May, is "super nice and accommodating." While some diners wish for more assistance with cooking meats, the quality remains high. A perfect spot for gatherings and celebrations!

642 Reviews
  1. Christian

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time visiting. Great place to bring friends and family
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 9 September 2024
    Thank you, Christian, for visiting us again and for the wonderful review! We're thrilled that BarnJoo continues to be a great place for you to bring friends and family. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable meals in the future!

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  2. LanaAshlee

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVED the food and drinks! The atmosphere was also great. The service was lacking in that it took a very long time to get drinks, our server never gave us the free kimchi we won on the wheel, and we had to ask for more water multiple times because they seemingly forgot.
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 30 August 2024
    We’re delighted to hear that you loved the food, drinks, and atmosphere at Barnjoo. However, we’re truly sorry to learn that the service fell short, particularly with the delay in getting drinks and the missed opportunity to provide your free kimchi. This isn’t the level of service we strive for, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. We’ll be addressing these issues with our team to ensure that your next visit is flawless. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the exceptional experience you deserve.

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  3. Jocelyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such, such phenomenal food. Wow. Service was also great, but with food that good, they could’ve slapped me across the face and I would’ve said thank you.
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 26 August 2024
    What an incredible compliment! We're thrilled to hear that the food left such a strong impression on you and that you enjoyed the service as well. It’s always our goal to deliver a memorable experience, and it sounds like we hit the mark. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Julie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    77 reviews

    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great happy hour menu! Good portions - good fusion flavors
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 26 August 2024
    Glad to hear you enjoyed our happy hour menu and the fusion flavors we offer! It's great to know that the portions and ambiance met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable experience soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Would’ve liked a marinated meat option, meats could’ve tasted better. Came to celebrate my son’s birthday since it’s close to work and home but disappointed a bit. Staff was nice.
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 5 August 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that your dining experience didn't meet your expectations, especially on your son's birthday. Noted on the marinated meat, and we are working to improve this aspect of our menu. We're glad our staff made a positive impression, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  6. ZayL

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Happy Hour menu was a steal. Good drinks and good food. My only complaint is that the music is pretty loud, sometimes it was hard to hear my colleagues from across the table.
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 19 July 2024
    We're glad you enjoyed the Happy Hour menu at Barn Joo Union Square and found the drinks and food to be a great deal! We appreciate your feedback about the music volume and will take it into consideration to enhance the overall experience. Thanks for letting us know, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  7. STEPHANIEA

    VIP

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for my birthday. Staff was accommodating, explained everything and food was amazing!
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 15 July 2024
    Happy belated birthday! We're happy you chose to celebrate with us at Barn Joo. It's fantastic to hear that our staff made your visit special with their attentiveness and explanations. We're delighted you enjoyed the amazing food and had a great experience overall. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments!

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  8. emily

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Reslly enjoyed dinner here, they were super accommodating. Food was good and their happy hour was great. I wish their bibombaps were more like before though...the recipe or chef changed and it's a smaller portion now.
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 8 July 2024
    We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Barn Joo! We always strive to provide a great dining experience, and I appreciate your feedback about the bibimbap portion size. We're constantly refining our recipes to ensure the best quality, so your comments are valuable to us. Thank you for choosing Barn Joo, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. NicoleD

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing delicious and great vibes! The service was quick and the waiter was super polite
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 2 July 2024
    Your glowing review of your time at Barn Joo warms our hearts! From the delectable dishes to the vibrant atmosphere, it sounds like a perfect dining experience. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious moments!

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  10. RKale

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service by May was absolutely on point and fantastic. She was so attentive and great with suggestions. We had a hungry table of five including three teenagers and food was plenty. The quality of the food was excellent. However, I didn't care so much about cooking all the meat. We've been to other Korean barbecue places in the past where they at least help cook some of it if not all. So for that reason I would give it a four-star but the service was absolutely fantastic.
    Barn Joo Union SquareResponded on 2 July 2024
    Wow, thank you for the fantastic review of Barn Joo! We're thrilled to hear that May provided such attentive and fantastic service during your visit. It's great to know that your group of five, including hungry teenagers, enjoyed plenty of delicious food with excellent quality. We appreciate your feedback on the cooking process and will take it into consideration. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!

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FAQs

Barn Joo Union Square offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Barn Joo Union Square also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 398-9663.

Barn Joo Union Square is rated 4.4 stars by 642 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Barn Joo Union Square

35 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between 16th & 17th St. on Union Sq. W
  • Area
    Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–22:15 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 The Grain Thu–Sat 19:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Asian, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    ‪*Street Parking <br /> Broadway between 19th and 20th st – meter parking<br /> 19th st between Broadway and 5th ave – after 7pm<br /> 19th st between Park ave and Broadway – after 6pm <br />Nearest Garage is located at 6 East 20th Street‬ New York, NY 10003(between Broadway and 5th Ave) ‬ <br />
  • Public transit
    Subway: N Q R : 14Th St. Union SquareL : Union Square4 5 6 : Union Square
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jin Su
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (646) 398-9663
  • Catering
    Contact us for catering here: info@barnjoo.com
  • Private party facilities
    Barn Joo's venue consists of two unique floor levels, providing exciting versatility to accommodate any occasion or celebration. Select between the gastropub vibe of our main floor, our mezzanine for K-BBQ. The Grain Whiskey Bar (speakeasy) located below the restaurant Thursday - Saturday from 7pm to 11pm.Book your events here: leah@barnjoo.com
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