Restaurant in New York City, United States
HOWOO
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Korean
About HOWOO
HOWOO is worth considering for an easy Midtown dinner when location and flexibility matter more than a documented chef, wine program, or tasting-menu structure. It has 2026 recognition from Opinionated About Dining, but the practical case is convenience: book it for groups or late plans, not for a high-certainty splurge.
HOWOO is a New York City venue with verified evening hours throughout the week and midday opening on Saturday and Sunday. The confirmed practical details are limited, so plan around what is known: business casual dress, published hours, a clearly confirmed Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended recognition for 2026. Details such as chef, cuisine subtype, price band, signature dishes, beverage program, service format, seating layout are not verified here.
Better for plans based on verified practical details
HOWOO is easiest to assess through its confirmed basics rather than unverified claims about format or menu. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 5–11 PM, Thursday from 5 PM–12 AM, Friday from 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday from 12 PM–1 AM, Sunday from 12–11 PM. The venue also lists a business casual dress code.
The recognition is notable: HOWOO has an Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended nod for 2026. Beyond that, the publicly usable decision data is thin: no verified chef, no confirmed cuisine subtype, no published price band, no named signature dishes are available in the verified record.
Use HOWOO when the known details fit your night
Choose HOWOO when the hours and business casual dress code fit your New York City plans. Because the verified information does not establish a tasting-menu format, a bar setup, a wine program, takeout, delivery, allergy accommodations, or seating capacity, those details should be checked directly with the venue before booking.
If you are comparing options, consider HOWOO alongside other New York City dining choices such as Dons Bogam, Hyun, NUBIANI, Octo, or Soju Haus, depending on the kind of evening you are planning. The safest approach is to confirm current menus, availability, service details through official channels.
Quick reference: choose HOWOO for a New York City venue with verified hours, business casual dress, confirmed 2026 Opinionated About Dining recognition; check directly before relying on any specific menu, seating, beverage, or service-format detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at HOWOO?
Bar seating is not verified here. Check directly with HOWOO for current seating options before planning around a bar meal.
What should I order at HOWOO?
Specific dishes and menu format are not verified here. For a first visit, check HOWOO's official channels for the current menu and order based on the latest information from the venue.
Is HOWOO good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not verified here. The confirmed details are the New York City location, business casual dress code, hours: Monday through Wednesday 5–11 PM, Thursday 5 PM–12 AM, Friday 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday 12 PM–1 AM, Sunday 12–11 PM.
What is HOWOO known for?
HOWOO is a New York City venue with confirmed Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended recognition for 2026.
Location
7 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016
New York City, United States
Compare HOWOO
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWOO | New York City | , | Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended (2026) | , |
| Hyun | New York City | Korean BBQ | , | , |
| Octo | New York City | Asian Contemporary | , | $$ |
| NUBIANI | New York City | Korean BBQ | , | , |
| Soju Haus | New York City | , | , | , |
| Dons Bogam | New York City | Korean | , | $$ |
How HOWOO New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this does not fit
If HOWOO is not the right call, book Dons Bogam for a clearer Korean category and $$ price signal. For a more casual, drink-led night, Soju Haus is the closer match.
How HOWOO compares in New York City
Compared with Hyun and NUBIANI, HOWOO is the lower-friction choice. Hyun and NUBIANI are better fits when Korean BBQ is the point of the night and the group wants a more defined meat-focused experience. HOWOO makes more sense when the group wants Midtown access, easier planning, less pressure around the reservation.
Octo and Dons Bogam both give clearer price signals at $$, which helps diners trying to manage value before booking. Octo is the better cross-shop for Asian contemporary cooking at a known mid-tier price, while Dons Bogam is the cleaner choice for a Korean meal with a defined category. HOWOO wins when flexibility matters more than category clarity.
Soju Haus is the peer to consider if the night is more drink-led and casual. Pick HOWOO for a fuller restaurant plan; pick Soju Haus when the group wants a looser evening with less emphasis on the meal itself.
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