Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York
barbecue · bbq · New York
proper bbq craft without the hype markup — meat's the star, not the instagram angle.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(2.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
NIKU X | Limitless Wagyu BBQ & Seafood
steak-house · barbecue · New York
all-you-can-eat wagyu and seafood at $$ prices is the kind of math that actually works.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(3.0k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
GAN-HOO BBQ
barbecue · bbq · New York
korean-asian fusion bbq that doesn't feel like a gimmick — the execution is tight.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.9TY4.4MS
Google4.9(896)Yelp4.4(43)Tripadvisornot listed2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Chubby Skewers | Authentic Chinese BBQ
barbecue · bbq · New York
authentic chinese skewers done right; the kind of place that doesn't need to explain itself.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 01:00G4.8TY4.4MS
Google4.8(1.4k)Yelp4.4(289)Tripadvisornot listed2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Three Kingdoms Xita BBQ 三國東北西塔烤肉
barbecue · bbq · New York
korean-chinese hybrid bbq with real technique — worth trying if you want something less obvious.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(141)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningratings based on limited reviews, so go in with open expectations.
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Rank 6.
Ahgassi Korean Barbecue
korean-barbecue · barbecue · New York
korean bbq that respects the format — good meat, proper heat, no shortcuts.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(2.9k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Don Don Korean BBQ
korean-barbecue · barbecue · New York
solid korean bbq execution at fair prices.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(337)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningthin review base, so quality may vary.
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Rank 8.
BBQ Stand
barbecue · bbq · NY 10002
straightforward bbq stand energy — no pretense, just meat.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 01:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(59)1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningvery limited feedback, treat as a gamble.
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Rank 9.
Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side
barbecue · bbq · New York
classic american bbq that's been doing it long enough to know what works.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(501)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
miss KOREA BBQ
korean-barbecue · barbecue · New York
korean bbq with atmosphere if you're paying for the vibe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.0Y3.6MS
Google4.7(19k)Yelp3.6(2.4k)Tripadvisor4.0(643)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle loves it, yelp doesn't — trust the yelp skeptics on this one.
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bbq · Manhattan · Harry Hungry

Tell Harry what you fancy.

Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York

NIKU X | Limitless Wagyu BBQ & Seafood

GAN-HOO BBQ

Chubby Skewers | Authentic Chinese BBQ

Three Kingdoms Xita BBQ 三國東北西塔烤肉

Ahgassi Korean Barbecue

Don Don Korean BBQ

BBQ Stand

Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side

miss KOREA BBQ