Inside Food Gallery 32: the Hidden Multi-Level Korean Food Haven in Midtown
By Sophia Al-Mansoor
Many first-time visitors make the mistake of crowding into the ground-floor bottleneck, unaware that the building expands upward. The structure features a mezzanine dining level and a third-floor mezzanine that offer elevated perspectives and additional culinary options.
| Level & Layout | Core Offerings | Typical Price Range | Seating & Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor (Level 1) | Tteokbokki, fried chicken, gimbap, taiyaki soft serve | $6, $15 | High-traffic corridor; grab-and-go focus; limited standing rails |
| Mezzanine (Level 2) | Dolsot bibimbap, kimchi jjigae, kalguksu, pork katsu | $12, $19 | Dense communal tables; self-service buzzer pickup; active hum |
| Top Floor (Level 3) | Specialty milk teas, bubble tea, overflow casual bites | $5, $13 | More relaxed seating; lower ambient noise; ideal for lingering |
The ground level is largely logistical: you order, pick up, or carry your meal upstairs. The second floor functions as the communal dining room. Long tables line the perimeter, where patrons sit shoulder-to-shoulder under industrial lighting. The third level provides a slight reprieve from the midday noise, making it the preferred destination if you intend to share snacks or sip a tea while finishing work on a laptop.
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