How much does the Joo Ok menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasting menu12 courses | $280 | $361 | $560 | $722 |
| Tasting menu with wine pairing | $530 | $684 | $1,060 | $1,367 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Joo Ok before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Joo Ok?
The tasting menu, at $280 per person for 12 courses. That’s $15 less than the dinner menu.
- Tasting menu $28012 courses · $295 from 1 November 2026. Wine pairing of seven drinks $250, or a seven-drink non-alcoholic pairing $150 · $15 less than the dinner menu
- Odo $270The cheapest two-star dinner menu in New York, Japanese
How to book at Joo Ok
Book online on SevenRooms or by phone on +1 332 733 3841.
- When tables are releasedOnline through SevenRooms, Monday to Saturday from 5:30pm. On 13 October 2026 dates up to 30 November were open and December was not yet released. If the booking page doesn't work on your device, call or email [email protected].
- Where to bookBook on SevenRooms Or call +1 332 733 3841.
- CancellationsA non-refundable deposit of $200 per guest is taken when booking. Changes or cancellations within three days of the booking aren't refunded, and same-day cancellations or no-shows are charged the full menu price per guest.
- Groups and private eventsFor seven or more guests, email [email protected].
From Joo Ok’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes and opening hours at Joo Ok
What is the dress code at Joo Ok?
Smart casual or elegant. No ripped jeans, athleisure or hats, and no open-toed sandals for men.
Can you take children to Joo Ok?
Children under 12 are not allowed in the restaurant.
How long does a meal at Joo Ok take?
About two and a half hours (SevenRooms holds each table for 150 minutes).
When is Joo Ok open?
It's open Monday to Saturday, closed on Sunday.
Mon–Sat 5:30pm–11:30pmSun closed
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Joo Ok’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Joo Ok: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Joo Ok have?
Two. Joo Ok holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 40 two-star restaurants in the US. Gained a star in Nov 2025: Gained a second star.
Who is the chef at Joo Ok?
The head chef is Chang-ho Shin.
Where does Joo Ok rank on critics’ lists?
Joo Ok is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Korean
- Where
- Koreatown · Manhattan · New York · United States
- Address
- 22 W. 32nd St., 16th Fl., New York, NY, 10001Open in Google Maps
Is Joo Ok expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its $295 dinner menu is the 3rd cheapest of the 14 two-star dinner menus in New York with a published price. The middle price is $325, so it costs $30 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OdoFlatiron | Japanese | $270 | $150 | – |
| The ModernMidtown | Modern American | $285 | $115 | $195 |
| Joo OkKoreatown | Korean | $295 | – | $250 |
| Jean-GeorgesColumbus Circle | Modern American | $298 | $128 | – |
| AquavitMidtown | Nordic | $305 | $95 | $225 |
| SagaFinancial District | Modern American | $315 | – | – |
| AteraTribeca | Modern American | $325 | $325 | $218 |
| Gabriel KreutherMidtown | French | $325 | $95 | $255 |
| CésarHudson Square | Modern American | $365 | – | – |
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- Eleven Madison Park Modern American · 0.4 mi (670 m) away · dinner $385
- Sushi Sho Japanese · 0.5 mi (760 m) away · dinner $495
- Cote Korean · 0.5 mi (790 m) away · dinner $82
- Gabriel Kreuther French · 0.5 mi (820 m) away · dinner $325
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Sources Restaurant: joo-ok.com. Stars: Joo Ok in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).