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Insa

Gowanus · Korean BBQ

328 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217Directions

4.31,009 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's delicious Korean BBQ, including high-quality meats and flavorful side dishes, and appreciate the fun karaoke rooms. They also highlight the attentive and friendly staff, who provide excellent service and guidance. Some reviews mention the food portions can be small.

Korean BBQ, karaoke rooms, and Friday-Saturday heat backed by 5,543 check-ins.

Insa is a $$$ Korean BBQ restaurant in Gowanus, Brooklyn. It has logged 6,038 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Staff handles the grilling while you eat and drink. Private karaoke rooms available.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Why go

Insa holds a 4.3 rating across 1000+ Google reviews. Peaks on Fridays and Saturdays. The kitchen sends skirt steak and pork belly to your table along with side dishes—candied anchovies, bean paste, mixed rice. Service moves with precision.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird has logged 6,038 all-time check-ins at Insa.
Friday and Saturday are Insa’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate Insa 4.3 from 1,014 reviews.
Highlighted reviews mention karaoke rooms, an aesthetic bar, and clean bathrooms.
One reviewer rented Insa for a wedding celebration party.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Insa has 6,038 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with weekend demand peaking on Friday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Good to know

The staff cooks the BBQ at your table.
Private karaoke rooms are available.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity139

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Flynet check ins

6,038

Neighborhood

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№4

of 6 Gowanus spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.8× the Gowanus median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 6 Gowanus spots.

Won the day

1 day at №1

Last 30 days

139 check ins

−25% vs prior month

Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

Wednesdaytoday

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Inside Insa

The experience

Staff handles the grilling while you eat and drink. Private karaoke rooms available.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Review signal

4.3

1,009 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Insa?

Insa has logged 6,038 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Insa busiest?

Insa is busiest on Wednesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Insa serve?

Insa serves Korean BBQ cuisine.

How expensive is Insa?

Insa is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Insa?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Insa in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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