Koreatown has a new destination for anyone who likes their Korean food with a little nightlife energy. JuDam NYC, located at 32 West 33rd Street, is combining modern Korean cuisine, creative cocktails, and a lively late-night atmosphere into one restaurant experience.
Describing itself as NYC’s first Korean odeng bar, JuDam is bringing a taste of Korea’s traditional late-night drinking culture to Midtown Manhattan, with an elevated menu designed for sharing, sipping, and staying awhile.
Korean Comfort Food With a Modern Twist
The menu goes well beyond the usual Korean restaurant lineup. One of the biggest standouts is the Marinated Short Rib Risotto, a rich, cheesy Korean-style risotto topped with marinated beef short ribs and seasoned with aged hairtail fish sauce.
Other dishes worth exploring include crispy chicken dumplings, sweet and spicy chicken pancakes, butter-grilled squid, and Korean-style tteokbokki loaded with rice cakes, fish cakes, ramen, and noodles.
There’s also a Gabrisal and Bossam platter featuring premium pork, napa cabbage wraps, kimchi, and traditional Korean accompaniments.
NYC’s First Korean Odeng Bar?
One of JuDam’s biggest attractions is its odeng bar, where guests can enjoy Korean fish cakes served in warm, savory broth. It’s a familiar late-night comfort food in Korea and a fun alternative to the usual cocktail-bar snacks.
The drinks program features cocktails, sake, and Korean beverages, making it an appealing destination for anyone looking to turn dinner into a longer evening.
Late-Night Korean Dining in Midtown
JuDam stays open until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, making it a particularly attractive option for late-night dining in Koreatown.
Whether you’re stopping in for short rib risotto, sharing dumplings with friends, or enjoying drinks and odeng after a night out, JuDam offers something a little different from the neighborhood’s traditional Korean BBQ spots.
Located at 32 W. 33rd Street, JuDam is putting a modern spin on Korean dining — and giving Midtown another reason to stay out late.
