Is there a happy hour at Jongro BBQ?
Jongro BBQ is one of Koreatown’s heavy hitters, tucked up on the second floor of a nondescript office building on West 32nd Street where the only real signage is the crowd waiting to get in. The draw is the meat: never-frozen cuts butchered in-house and marinated to order, then grilled tableside under overhead smoke lamps. Expect the Beef Platter, thick pork belly and short rib done right.
This is a full-on KBBQ destination rather than a drinks spot, open late seven days a week and built for groups. The bar covers soju, soju cocktails, beer, sake and wine, but the room revolves around the grill. Come hungry, bring people, and plan to linger over the smoke.
What to Expect
Jongro BBQ does not advertise a happy hour, and none turned up on the menu, on Resy or in any NYC listing. What it does have is a value-forward lunch: a set menu at roughly $39 that puts the same premium grill experience on the table for less than a dinner visit. Drinks stay at regular prices throughout service. If a discounted drink window matters to you, this isn’t the room for it, but the lunch deal is the smart move.
The Room
The dining room sits on the second floor and sprawls into what reviewers describe as a small indoor village of tables, each with its own recessed grill and smoke lamp. It’s bustling, bright and unapologetically about the food, with staff working laser thermometers to nail each cut.
Who Jongro BBQ Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Group dinner | Big grills and platters built to share make it a natural for a crowd of six or more. |
| Late-night KBBQ | Open to midnight most nights and 1 AM on weekends, it catches the post-work and post-show hunger. |
| Value lunch | The set lunch around $39 delivers the premium grill for meaningfully less than dinner. |
| Special occasion meat | Premium never-frozen cuts and tableside service make it a splurge-worthy KBBQ night. |
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Jongro BBQ FAQ
Does Jongro BBQ have a happy hour?
No. Jongro BBQ does not run a happy hour, and drinks are served at regular prices. The best value here is the daily lunch set, which runs around $39 per person.
Where is Jongro BBQ located?
It’s on the second floor at 22 West 32nd Street in Koreatown, Manhattan, about a block from the 34 St-Herald Sq subway station.
Do you need a reservation at Jongro BBQ?
Walk-ins are accepted, but large parties should book ahead on Resy. Expect a wait at peak dinner hours given how popular it is.
What is Jongro BBQ known for?
Premium, never-frozen Korean BBQ cuts butchered in-house and grilled tableside, especially the Beef Platter and pork belly, in a large, buzzing second-floor room.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Jongro BBQ before visiting for a specific deal.