The best Korean restaurants The United States Of America

Specializing in hand-cut noodle soups - or kal-guk-su - this excellent Korean restaurant also serves dumplings - ravioli also known as mandu - bibimbap - rice served with minced beef, egg garnish and sautéed vegetables - and its must-try bossam - boiled pork belly served with crunchy pickled cabbage and kimchi made from spicy radishes. A culinary experience in its own right, with dishes that are as tasty as they are hearty, and always presented with care.

Frequently closed for filming, The Prince may be familiar to you: its room was immortalized in Chinatown (1974), where Jack Nicholson plays a private detective in the 1930s. It has to be said that the charm of the historic building and the decor of the premises contribute greatly to the reputation of this bar-restaurant. On the menu: excellent Korean cuisine, accompanied by one - or more - cocktails. Special mention goes to the friendly staff. But be warned: some dishes are spicier than they appear!

As the name suggests, this Korean restaurant specializes in meat. Top-quality beef - including the famous wagyu - marinated pork, yukhoe - the Korean version of steak tartare... Carnivores are in for a treat. If you're coming as a couple, don't miss Mun's Choice, an assortment of tabs, matured boneless short ribs, galbi - beef marinated in soy sauce - bulgogi - meat marinated and then grilled - or japchae - a dish usually reserved for traditional feasts and special occasions. A great address!

Genesis House is a sanctuary where Korean gastronomy and automobiles come together, for an incredibly designer result. You enter through a showroom displaying cars from the luxury Genesis brand. The restaurant, upstairs, is the New York version of Onjium, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul. The dishes, based on royal recipes from the 1300s, are as delicious as they are unexpected. As for the service, it's attentive and very sharp. The manager is French and very welcoming. Best selection of Korean spirits in town.

Walking along Vanderbilt Avenue, which leads to Prospect Park, one discovers some very nice international cuisine. With White Tiger, we embark on a trip to Korea, without having to go through the barbecue! First of all, you'll be seduced by the small plates, ideal for discovering a maximum of flavours, or you'll go straight for the main dishes, which are very copious: lots of soups and noodle-based plates, accompanied by mushrooms, marinated pork, sautéed beef and other perfectly seasoned vegetables.