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Insa

Gowanus · Korean BBQ

328 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217Directions
4.3★★★★★★★★★★1,009 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 barbecue, karaoke rooms, and Friday-Saturday proof of life.

Insa is a $$$ Korean BBQ restaurant in Gowanus, Brooklyn. It has logged 6,167 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday evenings; check ins are up 11% over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday5:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday5:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday4:00 – 10:00 PM
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The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 124d 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 124d ago

Fast facts

  • Insa has 6,167 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.3 rating from 1,019 reviews.
  • Reviewers mention karaoke rooms, cocktails, and an aesthetic bar.
  • One highlighted review praised staff-cooked barbecue and clean bathrooms.
editorial/ updated 13d ago

Did you know

Insa has logged 6,167 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday leading the weekly rush.

editorial/ updated 13d 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 124d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

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Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 13d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

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Flynet check ins

6,167

Neighborhood

Gowanus

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№3

of 6 Gowanus spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.1× the Gowanus median

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

Won the day

1 day at №1

Days Insa finished №1 on the fly list

Mar 21, 2024

Last 30 days

162 check ins

+11% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 30Oct 29

When it's busy

Usually busy right now

Thursdaytoday
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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday5:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday5:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday4:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside Insa

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Review signal

4.3

1,009 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 13d ago

Guide

Inside Insa

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 124d 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 124d ago

Review signal

4.3

1,009 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 13d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 124d 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 124d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 13d ago

Fast facts

  • Insa has 6,167 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.3 rating from 1,019 reviews.
  • Reviewers mention karaoke rooms, cocktails, and an aesthetic bar.
  • One highlighted review praised staff-cooked barbecue and clean bathrooms.
editorial/ updated 13d ago

Did you know

Insa has logged 6,167 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday leading the weekly rush.

editorial/ updated 13d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Insa?

Insa has logged 6,167 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins are up 11% over the past month.

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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