Soju Haus
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Soju Haus is worth considering for an easy, late-leaning New York City night when drinks and group energy matter more than formal dining credentials. It suits casual birthdays, dates, and after-work plans better than a splurge meal, especially if the priority is flexibility over a chef-led format.
About Soju Haus
Soju Haus is a New York City venue for evening and late-night plans: it opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 1 AM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, extends to 2 AM on Thursday, and runs until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. Plan with the schedule in mind and confirm any experience-specific needs directly before going.
Choose it for evening or late-night plans
The clearest planning detail is timing. Soju Haus is better approached as an evening or late-night New York City option than as a lunch plan, because the hours begin at 5 PM every day. If the occasion depends on a particular menu, service style, budget, dietary accommodation, or accolade, those details should be checked directly before committing.
The seating question matters here
If counter or bar seating matters, do not build the night around a specific seating format without confirming it first. Treat Soju Haus as a New York City option with late operating hours, and confirm reservations, seating, menu details, and group logistics directly if any of those points are important to the plan.
For a deeper New York City shortlist, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, then cross-check other New York City dining options before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 315 5th Ave fl 2, New York, NY 10016
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- sojuhaus.com
- Phone
- +12122132177
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Soju Haus occupies a second-floor space in Midtown and leans into Korean drinking culture as the organizing principle of the room. The copy stresses an informal, value-driven setup typical of upper-Fifth Avenue addresses that trade street-level rent for extra square footage. Rather than positioning food as background to cocktails, this is a drinks-forward venue where soju shapes the pace of the meal: sociable, unpretentious, and centered on shared plates and rounds of spirits. The overall impression is convivial and casual, oriented toward groups and evenings out rather than formal dining.
Best For
This place is best for after-work drinks, group nights, and late-evening get-togethers where the focus is equal parts bottle and plate. The write-up situates Soju Haus within Midtown’s Murray Hill corridor and highlights a communal drinking tradition, so it suits friends who want a lively, social evening rather than a quiet date or business dinner. Signature shareable items like Korean pancake and fried chicken reinforce that the kitchen is built for passing plates and pacing rounds of soju across a group.
Ordering Tips
Order to share and pace drinks with food that can stand up to soju’s clean, persistent heat. The venue lists Korean Pancake and Korean Fried Chicken as signature items and Cheese Buldak as a bold, spicy option; these are smart choices for splitting among two to four people. Because the concept foregrounds soju, expect to alternate bottles or shots with communal plates rather than individual entrees. Prioritize a mix of fried and savory items to temper the spirit’s brightness and keep the table rotating throughout the night.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and trendy atmosphere with industrial decor, high ceilings, wooden tables, and a young Korean crowd enjoying great energy and music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Assorted Korean Pancake
- Korean Fried Chicken
- Cheese Buldak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 315 5th Ave fl 2, New York, NY 10016
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Try Gahm Mi Oak if the group wants a Korean meal first. Try Octo if a more structured Asian contemporary dinner at a known $$ tier is the better match.
Restaurant context
How Soju Haus compares in New York City
Choose Soju Haus when the brief is casual, social, and easy to arrange. Gahm Mi Oak is the more direct Korean comparison, so it is the stronger cross-shop when food category matters more than drinks-led energy.
Octo has the clearest price signal among the listed peers at $$ and reads as the safer choice for a planned Asian contemporary dinner. Soju Haus is better for a looser night, while Octo is better when the group wants a defined restaurant experience.
If availability or group preference pushes the decision elsewhere, HOWOO and Tosokchon NYC keep the comparison close in New York City, while Nan Xiang xiao long bao is the better pivot when the group wants soup dumplings rather than a soju-house setup.
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Comparison snapshot
Against the listed New York City peers, Soju Haus is the easygoing social pick. Gahm Mi Oak is the more direct Korean alternative, Octo is the clearer $$ dinner choice, and Nan Xiang xiao long bao is the practical switch when dumplings are the point of the meal.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Soju Haus?
Is lunch or evening better at Soju Haus?
Evening or late-night timing is the best fit. Soju Haus opens at 5 PM every day and runs until 1 AM or later, including 2 AM on Thursday and 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Can I eat at the bar at Soju Haus?
Can Soju Haus accommodate groups?
What are alternatives to Soju Haus in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include Gahm Mi Oak, HOWOO, Nan Xiang xiao long bao, Octo, and Tosokchon NYC. Check current details for each venue before deciding.
Is Soju Haus good for a special occasion?
It may fit if the timing works for your plans, especially because it has late-night hours. For a formal milestone, confirm current menu, seating, pricing, and reservation details directly before booking.
