# Howoo Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/howoo JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/howoo.json - Cuisine: Korean BBQ - Neighborhood: Murray Hill (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/murray-hill) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Packages for up to 10 guests; A5 wagyu and premium BBQ; 7 E 31st St - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.5 (457 reviews) - Address: 7 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016, USA - Phone: (347) 504-5401 - Website: https://howoo.nyc - Hours: Monday to 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, and Sunday 12:00 to 11:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 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. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 6 to 12 book upstairs private rooms overlooking the dining room for birthdays, family meals and work dinners with set meat packages. - 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. What works: 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. Watch out for: 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. Distilled from 68 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Howoo have a private dining room?** Yes. Howoo offers a private dining room for groups in Murray Hill. Packages for up to 10 guests; A5 wagyu and premium BBQ; 7 E 31st St. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Howoo?** Guests at Howoo typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Howoo for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Howoo open?** Howoo is open Monday to 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, and Sunday 12:00 to 11:00 PM, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Howoo?** Howoo is a $$$$ Korean BBQ restaurant in Murray Hill, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 457 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Howoo?** Groups of 6 to 12 book upstairs private rooms overlooking the dining room for birthdays, family meals and work dinners with set meat packages. 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. Reviewers praise: 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. Watch for: 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. Based on 68 Google reviews of Howoo that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.