About Us
Our Beginning
In the Spring of 2013, Barn Joo was established in the Flatiron District. No longer will the Korean dining scene be subject to Manhattan's K-Town District. Composing farm-to-table tapas and well crafted cocktails, Barn Joo continued to push the envelope by also incorporating The Grain, a speakeasy below Barn Joo, with live jazz and high-end whiskies.
Our Philosophy
The exciting characteristics of Barn Joo’s menu is a changing array of small plates highlighting farm-to-table ingredients offering comfort foods with a touch of Korean soul. We focus on bringing the best out of ingredients and transform them into flavor profiles different from the Western palate. Guests are welcomed for a quick bite at the bar, a specialty cocktail in our speakeasy, or for a pleasant dining experience under our naturally organic yet unique ambiance.In Korean language, Barn Joo means musical accompaniment or drinks accompanied with your meal. We want to create a warm and welcoming venue to eat, drink and enjoy what our Barn Joo family has to offer.
Owner - Charles Tiger Chong
The Korean dining scene can no longer be contained in Manhattan’s Koreatown in the West 30s, and is spilling into the Flatiron district. First came the tavern Hanjan, and now this sprawling 8,100-square-foot bar and restaurant on the ground floor of a boutique hotel owned by the entrepreneur Charles Chong.