{
  "slug": "howoo",
  "name": "Howoo",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/howoo",
  "jsonUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/howoo.json",
  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/howoo.md",
  "cuisine": "Korean BBQ",
  "neighborhood": "Murray Hill",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/murray-hill",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
  "collections": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining-rooms"
  ],
  "capacityDetails": "Packages for up to 10 guests; A5 wagyu and premium BBQ; 7 E 31st St",
  "description": "Howoo's intimate private room transforms your group dinner into a theatrical Korean BBQ experience, where tables become stages for sizzling A5 wagyu that melts like butter and premium cuts that fill the air with intoxicating smoke. Tucked away in Murray Hill, this 10-person sanctuary lets your party bond over the ritual of grilling together, creating those spontaneous moments when someone perfectly times the flip of galbi while everyone leans in with anticipation. The communal act of cooking becomes the entertainment itself, turning dinner into an unforgettable shared adventure where the meal tastes even better because you've all had a hand in creating it.",
  "priceRange": "$$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 100,
    "max": null,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.5,
  "reviewCount": 457,
  "address": "7 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016, USA",
  "phone": "(347) 504-5401",
  "website": "https://howoo.nyc",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7463226,
    "lng": -73.9850038
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Friday: 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 12:00 to 11:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": false,
    "servesBrunch": null,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJKQKwbmZZwokRVxnK_qg8GTE",
  "photos": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/howoo-1.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/howoo-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/howoo-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/howoo-4.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/howoo-5.jpg"
  ],
  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups of 6 to 12 book upstairs private rooms overlooking the dining room for birthdays, family meals and work dinners with set meat packages.",
    "notes": [
      "The private rooms sit on a second floor mezzanine with glass windows overlooking the main dining room; reviewers say there are several, sized by party.",
      "Parties of 8 or more are placed in a private room, and one group of 9 to 11 was split across 2 tables.",
      "Groups order set packages (Elite, Prime, Grand) with banchan, egg souffle, choice of stew or cold noodles, and soft serve; reviewers cite roughly $90 to $150 per person.",
      "Reviewers mention a minimum spend for private rooms, a cash discount, a 2 hour dining limit and a $5 per person outside cake fee."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Servers grill every cut tableside and explain cuts and sauces",
      "Private rooms upstairs look striking and feel special for celebrations",
      "Set packages feed groups generously, with free banchan refills",
      "Strong ventilation and coat check, plus birthday cake and card"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Repeated reports of inattentive, curt service and slow pacing with larger parties",
      "No music in the private rooms; one group found it awkwardly quiet",
      "Main dining room is loud, seats uncomfortable, and 2 hour limit can rush"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinners",
      "private room dinners",
      "family gatherings",
      "corporate dinners"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 68,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}