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I feel like i had the experience here ive had mnay times before in new york where i think everythings quite good in the moment and good qual but somethings like kind of off for some reason that doesnt make me want to come back.... Like objectively it was all yum but idk just something abt it..... maybe it was too salty? Anyway good but idk if ll come again SORRY It just didnt capture my fondness for whatever reason
Would definitely recommend visiting! Everything was flavorful and the service was great. I especially loved the scallop set with uni and the fried crab
Overall: 3/5 Food: 4/5 - We got the soft shell crab, dolsot al bap, and fish stew and everything was good but nothing that was that impressive, given the high expectation and praise this restaurant constantly gets. My sister and I both liked the albap the most and while that dish was unique, the fish stew tasted like any other fish stew one could get from a food court and did not have much fish/veggies. Value: 2/5 - The total was around $100 (including tip) for 3 dishes and I did not think the value was really there for the quality of the dishes or the experience. Service: Standard service - nothing to note. Overall, I had high expectations for this place due to the constant high praise, but I thought this place was pretty disappointing especially for the price. I don't think I would come back or recommend as the taste was pretty average for the pricepoint.
If you're a scallop lover you'll love this spot! Ariari is a Korean seafood joint from Hand Hospitality with super fresh and delicious scallops in the form of their famous scallop gimbap plate. The raw dishes (tartare, seasonal hwe, and ofc scallops) are always fresh and delicious, and the fried soft shell crab is also a standout. The uni cream bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl also can't be missed! Service is always great, friendly and efficient staff. Space itself is lively but on the smaller side though so make a reservation if you can, they're basically full every single night!
Ari Ari in Manhattan is a must-try for Korean food lovers, especially if you're looking for dishes that are flavorful, comforting, and fun to share. The Crispy Fried Crab is perfectly crunchy on the outside with tender, flavorful crab inside. The Scallop DIY Gimbap is a fun interactive dish where you get to build your own bites, combining sweet scallop with seasoned rice and fresh ingredients. The Dolsot Al-Bap comes sizzling hot in a stone bowl, with savory fish roe and those irresistible crispy golden bits of rice around the edges. Everything comes together for a delicious Korean dining experience that's perfect for sharing with friends and family!
It's best to have a reservation for this place, especially for dinner time since it does get pretty busy and the space is small. I've been wanting to try the DIY Scallop Gimbap and it was pretty good, scallop was fresh and seaweed was crispy, but it wasn't crazy amazing to me. The pork and the seafood udon were also really good too, but since it is on the pricier side, I would only come once in a while!
FINALLY GOT TO GO!!! all hits, no misses, and the portions were surprisingly massive. it was super seafood-forward, but everything tasted so fresh. this literally might be the best squid iv ever had. it was sooo soft and that richness and slight char from the butter really emphasized its freshness without over powering it. and also the mushrooms were surprisingly gas, we were fighting for the last pieces. the dolsot al bap was small in quantity but mighty in flavor. its soo rich and sea-forward with the uni cream and flying fish roe, but the bits of green pepper really cut through the richness and make it an addicting bite. only complaint is why did our uni cream look so deflated ,,, anyways. the duck bulgogi was a bit heavy on the sauce, but i still enjoyed it nonetheless. i like how everything is a classic with a twist, definitely makes the experience worth it in and of itself. however, their menu is quite limited, so i don't know how many times i'll be running this. once you get your foot in the door, the service is quite fast, but the only banchan they give you is fresh kimchi (but its refillable!!!)
If you get one dish here it should 10000% be the dolsot al bap. After the first bite, my friend and I both immediately said was one of the best dishes of any restaurant we've been to. Perfectly light combo of sea urchin cream & scorched rice. Unexpectedly delicious and packed with the perfect balance of flavors. Scallop diy gimbap was also very fresh and delicious (first time trying apple kimchi - so good). I had raw seafood for several consecutive meals before this so maybe that's why it didn't stand out as much lol but still yummy. Fried soft shell crab was good, but we definitely overordered for how full we already were, so looking back I would've skipped the crab and been perfectly satisfied.
Amazing food here and would highly recommend. Everything was so good. Definitely need a reservation. Super cute interior.
Absolutely loved the food and service here. My friend and I have a multitude of allergies (shellfish and nuts) and the server and kitchen were very thorough and safe about it. There was only a limited number of dishes we could eat but they were delicious. The lotus salad was flavorful and very fresh. It may have been a bit overdressed but I loved it. The duck bulgogi was so delicious. Never had duck bulgogi and I think it's my new favorite bulgogi. It was cooked very well and was super flavorful. The ginger bingsoo was also super delicious and not too sweet. Would definitely recommend this Korean restaurant and even with the limited menu due to allergies I would definitely return. They do honor the 90 minutes dining reservation and did get kicked out because the next table was here. Not a huge deal but possibly could feel rushed.
The food at Ariari was decent, but there wasn't anything really amazing. My favorite dish was the busan caesar salad. The crunchy rice was the best part. The fried-eel was also pretty good. The sauce was salty and spicy, so I found myself adding it to all the other dishes.
Made a reservation for Ariari at 5pm on Saturday. It's a bit of a small space, tables are close together, and filled up pretty quickly. The waiter came over quickly, and was thorough in explaining everything on the menu. We ordered: Yook-Hwe ($19) - beef tartare mixed with gochujang, blanched baby octopus, Korean pepper, cilantro, and a side of gim. There were a lot of textures and flavors going on when you ate everything in one bite. I would have preferred there to be more actual beef tartare, but my friend enjoyed it. Dolsot-Al-Bap with Uni ($20+$18) - hot stone bibimbap with flying fish roe, shellfish paste, sea urchin cream, and a side of uni. This was my favorite dish that we ordered. It was so flavorful. If you let the rice sit for a bit, you can enjoy a bit of a crisp. Crab Bibim-Myeon ($33) - Korean glass noodles, doenjang, crabmeat, shrimp, tobiko, zucchini. We had the impression that it was supposed to be cold when I ordered it, but it's a hot dish. We were not the biggest fan of this dish, though the presentation is nice. There are 2 unisex bathrooms in the back.
Really really cute and simple interior. All the workers were consistently hospitable. The egg rice is really yummy. I love how they added a variety of textured crispies so that you get a very satisfying chew. The crab noodle looks amazing, but I do think it had too heavy of a seafood flavor. I wish there were other strong notes to balance it out. The complementary kimchi is really spicy as well--but really good!
2 months ago
Vibe/ambiance: casual vibey Service: attentive Reservation: recommended Items ordered: Beef tartare 9/10 Scallop diy 9/10 Pork belly 6/10 Spicy fish stew 9/10 read more
1 month ago
Busan was my favorite city when I visited Korea, and this restaurant really did remind me of my time there! The ambiance is cool and homey. It's also a nice spot just to sip on a few drinks and yap. Everything on the menu really intrigued us but we had to narrow down to three items. We got- Busan Caesar Salad: THIS. This salad, holy moly. My friend and I were actually the most wowed by this small plate. Perfect tanginess, creaminess, and all the ingredients worked real well together. Salad so good I had to ask the server what they put in the dressing.... 5/5 Scallop DIY gimbap: fresh and tasty! Again, all the ingredients paired perfectly with each other. Scallops were plump and sweet, servers gave us extra nori as well :) 5/5 Crab udon: good but not spectacular! It's a very uniform dish, not much depth of flavor or textures but very filling. My friend said she wasn't used to her food "staring back at her" hahaha. 3.5/5 read more
10 days ago
I feel like i had the experience here ive had mnay times before in new york where i think everythings quite good in the moment and good qual but somethings like kind of off for some reason that doesnt make me want to come back.... Like objectively it was all yum but idk just something abt it..... maybe it was too salty? Anyway good but idk if ll come again SORRY It just didnt capture my fondness for whatever reason read more
Overall: 3/5 Food: 4/5 - We got the soft shell crab, dolsot al bap, and fish stew and everything was good but nothing that was that impressive, given the high expectation and praise this restaurant constantly gets. My sister and I both liked the albap the most and while that dish was unique, the fish stew tasted like any other fish stew one could get from a food court and did not have much fish/veggies. Value: 2/5 - The total was around $100 (including tip) for 3 dishes and I did not think the value was really there for the quality of the dishes or the experience. Service: Standard service - nothing to note. Overall, I had high expectations for this place due to the constant high praise, but I thought this place was pretty disappointing especially for the price. I don't think I would come back or recommend as the taste was pretty average for the pricepoint. read more
2 months ago
If you're a scallop lover you'll love this spot! Ariari is a Korean seafood joint from Hand Hospitality with super fresh and delicious scallops in the form of their famous scallop gimbap plate. The raw dishes (tartare, seasonal hwe, and ofc scallops) are always fresh and delicious, and the fried soft shell crab is also a standout. The uni cream bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl also can't be missed! Service is always great, friendly and efficient staff. Space itself is lively but on the smaller side though so make a reservation if you can, they're basically full every single night! read more
9 days ago
Ari Ari in Manhattan is a must-try for Korean food lovers, especially if you're looking for dishes that are flavorful, comforting, and fun to share. The Crispy Fried Crab is perfectly crunchy on the outside with tender, flavorful crab inside. The Scallop DIY Gimbap is a fun interactive dish where you get to build your own bites, combining sweet scallop with seasoned rice and fresh ingredients. The Dolsot Al-Bap comes sizzling hot in a stone bowl, with savory fish roe and those irresistible crispy golden bits of rice around the edges. Everything comes together for a delicious Korean dining experience that's perfect for sharing with friends and family! read more
It's best to have a reservation for this place, especially for dinner time since it does get pretty busy and the space is small. I've been wanting to try the DIY Scallop Gimbap and it was pretty good, scallop was fresh and seaweed was crispy, but it wasn't crazy amazing to me. The pork and the seafood udon were also really good too, but since it is on the pricier side, I would only come once in a while! read more
FINALLY GOT TO GO!!! all hits, no misses, and the portions were surprisingly massive. it was super seafood-forward, but everything tasted so fresh. this literally might be the best squid iv ever had. it was sooo soft and that richness and slight char from the butter really emphasized its freshness without over powering it. and also the mushrooms were surprisingly gas, we were fighting for the last pieces. the dolsot al bap was small in quantity but mighty in flavor. its soo rich and sea-forward with the uni cream and flying fish roe, but the bits of green pepper really cut through the richness and make it an addicting bite. only complaint is why did our uni cream look so deflated ,,, anyways. the duck bulgogi was a bit heavy on the sauce, but i still enjoyed it nonetheless. i like how everything is a classic with a twist, definitely makes the experience worth it in and of itself. however, their menu is quite limited, so i don't know how many times i'll be running this. once you get your foot in the door, the service is quite fast, but the only banchan they give you is fresh kimchi (but its refillable!!!) read more
3 months ago
If you get one dish here it should 10000% be the dolsot al bap. After the first bite, my friend and I both immediately said was one of the best dishes of any restaurant we've been to. Perfectly light combo of sea urchin cream & scorched rice. Unexpectedly delicious and packed with the perfect balance of flavors. Scallop diy gimbap was also very fresh and delicious (first time trying apple kimchi - so good). I had raw seafood for several consecutive meals before this so maybe that's why it didn't stand out as much lol but still yummy. Fried soft shell crab was good, but we definitely overordered for how full we already were, so looking back I would've skipped the crab and been perfectly satisfied. read more
Absolutely loved the food and service here. My friend and I have a multitude of allergies (shellfish and nuts) and the server and kitchen were very thorough and safe about it. There was only a limited number of dishes we could eat but they were delicious. The lotus salad was flavorful and very fresh. It may have been a bit overdressed but I loved it. The duck bulgogi was so delicious. Never had duck bulgogi and I think it's my new favorite bulgogi. It was cooked very well and was super flavorful. The ginger bingsoo was also super delicious and not too sweet. Would definitely recommend this Korean restaurant and even with the limited menu due to allergies I would definitely return. They do honor the 90 minutes dining reservation and did get kicked out because the next table was here. Not a huge deal but possibly could feel rushed. read more
The food at Ariari was decent, but there wasn't anything really amazing. My favorite dish was the busan caesar salad. The crunchy rice was the best part. The fried-eel was also pretty good. The sauce was salty and spicy, so I found myself adding it to all the other dishes. read more
Made a reservation for Ariari at 5pm on Saturday. It's a bit of a small space, tables are close together, and filled up pretty quickly. The waiter came over quickly, and was thorough in explaining everything on the menu. We ordered: Yook-Hwe ($19) - beef tartare mixed with gochujang, blanched baby octopus, Korean pepper, cilantro, and a side of gim. There were a lot of textures and flavors going on when you ate everything in one bite. I would have preferred there to be more actual beef tartare, but my friend enjoyed it. Dolsot-Al-Bap with Uni ($20+$18) - hot stone bibimbap with flying fish roe, shellfish paste, sea urchin cream, and a side of uni. This was my favorite dish that we ordered. It was so flavorful. If you let the rice sit for a bit, you can enjoy a bit of a crisp. Crab Bibim-Myeon ($33) - Korean glass noodles, doenjang, crabmeat, shrimp, tobiko, zucchini. We had the impression that it was supposed to be cold when I ordered it, but it's a hot dish. We were not the biggest fan of this dish, though the presentation is nice. There are 2 unisex bathrooms in the back. read more
Really really cute and simple interior. All the workers were consistently hospitable. The egg rice is really yummy. I love how they added a variety of textured crispies so that you get a very satisfying chew. The crab noodle looks amazing, but I do think it had too heavy of a seafood flavor. I wish there were other strong notes to balance it out. The complementary kimchi is really spicy as well--but really good! read more
Outstanding service and food. Everything I ordered was wonderful. The salad was fresh and crunchy, the yukhwe was also fresh and the sauces were delicious the texture was nice and worth it, dollop was one of the best things Ive ever ate it was creamy and flavorful and I look forward to getting it again and the bossom was tender and the veggies went perfectly. I also got the bread pudding which was sweet and warm loved the ice cream on top. The service was out of this world everyone was super friendly gave detailed explanations of the items and I even recieved a dessert and drink and I was very impressed. I have had service that wonderful in so long it was a wonderful experience. I understand the hype and well deserved. read more
Everything was so great! Walking in, it's a bit of a small space and fills up pretty quickly. Service is lovely, they explain everything and any specials and get everything out super fast. Scallops were so fresh, apple kimchi was delicious. The Dolsot Al-Bap was so yummy, creamy and flavorful. They mix it table side so it's very fresh. Def worth it. Also some of the best bosam ever, very tender and flavorful! Would def come back! read more
3 months ago
A most excellent dining experience from service, the ambiance and food with a great price point. The DIY scallop gimbap was extremely fresh. The Yook-Hwe was the star of the dinner show for me it was well balanced with quality ingredients. We ordered the soft shell crab which I never had and it was perfectly fried. The bread pudding was moist and not heavy at all adding an amazing finish to the meal. Will be back to try more menu items. read more
I had a delivery order of Set D from this excellent Korean restaurant. I chose Soy Braised Lotus Root Salad, Fried Shrimp, Duck Bulgogi, Beef Su-Yook and an add-on of Yukhwe Bibimbop. It came with rice and lettuce salad. The lettuce salad had dressing that was the similar to kimchi marinade...very interesting. The standout dish was the fried shrimp, which came with a delicious dipping sauce that reminded me of an old Szechuan "mayonnaise shrimp" dish that I haven't seen in a long time...really excellent. The duck dish was very flavorful, and the lotus root salad was a big hit, too. The beef soup dish, filled with lots of soft tasty stew meat was mostly enjoyed the next day. This was a great dinner, that I thoroughly enjoyed. Packing was great. Delivery was fast. Highly recommended. read more
Service: 4.6/5 Food: 4.4/5 Price: $30-$50 an interesting juxtaposition--the setting is super casual, while the food is more elevated. expensive for the portion size + they try to make up for it with premium ingredients. service is super quick--we ordered + dined in less than 1 hour. *what I recommend What I Ordered: - Complimentary Kimchi: unique, not very fermented, spicy - Scallop DIY Gimbap: fresh scallop, underwhelming flavor - Dolsot Al-Bap: super unique, a great comfort dish - Crispy Fried Crab*: wow, SO crispy, the only soft shell crab i've enjoyed read more
Kimchi: the kimchi is provided for free; it was super unique and one of the best kimchis I've ever had. It wasn't super strong with the spice/sauce and the cabbage was quite fresh. 5/5 Scallop diy gimbap: this was fantastic. Each scallop was super fresh and flavorful (even individually!) and I liked how they were cut thinly so there were more pieces of scallops to use for the handrolls. The handroll ingredients themselves were nothing super special but they all perfectly complemented the scallops. 5/5 Dolsot al bap: this was the mvp of an absolutely delightful experience. The rice, cream, roe, uni, and whatever else was in that bowl create for one of the most legendary savory experiences I've ever had. If you come here and don't get this, idk what you're doing. 5/5 Staff were super friendly in giving recommendations and were quite attentive. Ambience was pretty standard for a busy Korean restaurant in nyc. 5/5 read more
4 months ago
The atmosphere is so homey and felt like everyone was just casually chatting over a nice meal. We started with the scallop diy gimbap which was so fresh and the perfect appetizer to share. My favorite dish of the night was the dolsot al bap - maybe one of my favorite dishes of the year. So savory and creamy with so much texture without being overpowering. My least favorite (but still good) was the crab bibim myeon just because it didn't stand out to me and was a tad watery for my preference. For dessert we got the ginger caramel bingsoo which is pretty ginger heavy and more on the savory side. The service is also excellent and the workers really make you feel at home. Highly recommend!! read more
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. I love their unique interpretation of Korean food. I've been here multiple times, and every dish is a big hit! The Lotus Root Salad was surprisingly great! It was refreshing and flavorful. The Pork Shoulder was super tender, and the Mackerel Gimbab was delicious, and I love how they torture for you tableside. You really can't go wrong with anything here. The atmosphere inside feels authentically Korean and retro, and the service is great. This is a must-try spot! read more
We had a reservation and the restaurant was busy on a Sunday night. The restaurant is small and the tables are small and very close together. The food was good but it was hard to fit all of the food on the table. We got the mak-hwe, yook-hwe, crab bibim-myeon, and the duck bulgogi. The duck bulgogi was my favorite of the items. read more
9 months ago
Absolutely delicious and cozy Korean place in East Village with an emphasis on seafood and more Busan-style cuisine. Found their focus super unique! The flavors were authentic but hit the spot for real. We had the scallop ssam (amazing with the uni add-on) and the uni cream bibimbap (served in a stone pot so that allows the crispy rice to form, super peak), plus the fried eel (so crispy!). The star of the night was the EXQUISITE bingsoo: authentic flavors with a touch of elevation. Servers were so courteous in explaining everything and making sure we were comfortable. Do make a reservation as walk-ins are tough :) read more
Yum! Every dish we ordered was delicious. Well flavored. And comfort Korean food. It was a rainy day when we stopped by, so the pork soup hit the spot! As did the uni hot stone bibimbap and the pork shoulder steak. So good!! Perfectly paired with soju. ;) read more
11 months ago
Honestly a must try! We were able to get reservations on resy.com. We ordered a few dishes: duck bulgogi, beef su-yook, fried crab, dolsot al-bap, and scallop gimbap. All of the dishes were delicious! My personal favorite and a must order is the dolsot al-bap. It was creamy and had a strong umami flavor from the sea urchin and fish roe. I also really enjoyed the beef su-yook. The beef was super tender and the broth was flavorful. Service was excellent! The servers were all attentive and made sure our tables were cleared of any empty dishes. The restaurant itself has limited space, hence the whole reservation requirement. This restaurant is on the pricier end with smaller portions, but it's a spot I'd recommend trying for date night or a little splurge! read more
11 months ago
Make a reservation because this place is busy and for good reason! Everything on the menu looked delicious and I had a hard time deciding what to get. Good thing I came with a group of 5 so we got to order a variety of dishes. We ended up getting: thin sliced fish, scallop DIY gimbap, lotus root salad, beef tartare, duck bulgogi, fried chicken, beef su-yook, and hap-cheon pork soup. Even though the place was packed, the food came pretty quickly and the staff was friendly. I already want to come back to try the rest of the menu! read more
There's lots of delicious Korean spots in NY, but ARIARI takes a bit of a twist while taking a focus on seafood dishes that is popular in Busan. I made reservations just a few days prior with no problem and we were seated right away. The tables are pretty close to each other though as the restaurant is quite small. The dishes here are a bit on the smaller side, so they recommend 2-3 dishes per person. My friend and I were able to try a good variety starting with the Scallop DIY Gimbap ($29) and Yuk-Hwe ($19). The scallop has such a pretty presentation and scallops were fresh, but they were cut super thin that it didn't taste like much. I enjoyed the yuk-hwe more for a wrap experience, but either are solid options. The yuk-hwe is beef tartare with baby octopus and crispy fried seafood that gave it more texture than your regular beef tartare. Next up was the iconic Dolsot Al-Bap ($19), where they mixed for you tableside. It's a stone pot rice mixed with fish roe, shellfish paste, and uni cream. It had a hint of seafood flavor that works quite nicely creating a seafood rice. It's not too strong on the uni as it's just an uni cream on top. For the meat, we tried the Duck Bulgogi ($32) as you don't often see duck on a menu. This was delicious and flavorful. It would be ideally paired with some rice or noodles. To end the meal, we got the Bread Pudding ($14), which was sticky and warm paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Overall, we enjoyed every dish and found them to be quite special that you don't see on a menu everyday. I'd order the same dishes again, but also love to try other ones too next time. I'm quite intrigued by the fried eel, so hopefully will be back. Also, really loved the complimentary kimchi they have here --it's more crunchy and refreshing. My friend who doesn't like kimchi actually enjoyed this one. read more
Everything here was pretty good tbh. Not many notes. My favorites were def scallop diy super creamy loved the texture and flavor. And then the baby octopus tasted like straight creamy k bbq marinade in a good way. Octopus was chewy but soft. Would pass on the dol sot bap or whatever not a super fan of whatever flavor it was. Would also pass on the duck bulgogi it was good but a bit too much sauce and almost too salty and heavy. Only spicy lettuce for banchan. Portions are not that big either and decently pricey. But great service. Inside is pretty small though and not super well decorated. read more
7 months ago
Absolutely fantastic meal here and great experience. Took a little tour of the menu with my friend and every dish was a hit. Really liked their kimchi too. Would definitely come by again next time I'm in the mood for some good Korean in EV. read more
1 year ago
Beef suyuk- the broth was delicious & the meat was SUPER tender Makhwe- a great refreshing appetizer esp if your getting the dolsot bibimbap it's great bc the bibimbap is kind of heavy either from the cream or butter? Dolsot Albap- Creamy and delicious- they mix it for you on the spot but they wait for you to take pics as you please:) Its lighter than a risotto but heavier than a regular dolsot albap. Doraji cocktail- pretty strong and has a very strong doraji flavor (made me feel healthy - has that insam/ginseng taste ify what i mean) Strawberry makgeoli (glass)- waiter came out with a full bottle so we thought we were getting that but that's if you order the bottle (which you should if you're getting this) bc the glass version is a really tiny glass... It looks bigger in the pic tbh - still good though! Vibes: Service is quick and good + the vibes give a slightly homier izakaya vibe? Great for talking~ read more
1 year ago
Loved having dinner at this cute Korean restaurant! It had nice homey decor that transports you to Busan My favorite dish was probably the scallop although everything was equally good. The presentation of food was also super unique and I would definitely come back. It was a great place to go and is a great place to go with friends to share dishes family style as a lot of the plates are meant for sharing' read more
I have studied the menu for some time and every time I try to make reservations, Ariari are always fully booked. So I trusted my gut and decided to walk in and see! The wait was about 1.5 hours on a Saturday night at 6pm. I know wait time often puts people off but trust me when I say... it's worth the wait! Also, the service here from everyone we encountered was top-notch. The host was extremely sweet and our server left a lasting impression. We were checked on often from different people throughout the night and it felt attentive. We ordered the beef and seafood tartare, egg soufflé mixed rice, pork soup, and fried eel. The tartar was different from the standard but the flavors stood out and every bite was better than the previous. The pork soup was reminiscent to pork gukbap that I am fond of. We had some pieces of pork with the fresh kimchi and chives. The egg soufflé with roe mixed rice is a must! We were surprised by the fried eel. If my eyes were closed, I would have thought I was eating korean fried chicken - absolutely delicious from the crispy breading to the sweet garlicky glaze. I'm curious about the seafood soup, grilled seafood, raw scallop wraps, and soft shell crab so we'll be going back for those soon! read more
10 months ago
What a treat! This place has a cool, vintage vibe, perfect for date night! Loved every dish we tried, which was like almost everything on the menu. I love it when all the dishes are solid, and executely perfectly with lots of flavor so you can't go wrong with ordering anything off the menu. Standouts for me were the dolsot al bap (can you say creamy uni perfection?!) and the mackeral gimbap (which is seared tableside!). The complimentary kimchi also gets a special shoutout too. So unique with a crisp, spicy sweet, and refreshing taste. Make sure to make a reservation as space is pretty limited and tightly situated inside. read more
Insanely good. All the dishes had a unique thing going on that worked so well together. Thoroughly impressed with ALL of the entrees we ordered. Mackerel Gimbap and the Fried Eel were so flavorful with wonderful flavor profiles. The batter of that Fried Eel was immaculate and light and went beautifully with the raspberry sauce. Hands down, my favorite Korean spot in NY so far. read more
1 year ago
This is a tiny spot in East Village, with Busan style Korean food. We made a reservation last minute and were able to snag one of the last times available. The interior is very cozy and compact, but there are still a good number of tables inside and it isn't too loud. We got the soft shell crab, uni bibimbap, bulgogi duck, and lotus root salad. This was enough food for the 3 of us but we also could've ordered another easily. The portions are pretty small and it is quite pricey, but the flavors were good! We all agreed the crab was our favorite - so light and crispy and the sauce was delicious. The bibimbap was so umami and rich, while the duck was very gochujang forward. I really enjoyed the lotus root salad as well which was nice and light. Worth a visit if you are looking for a different style of Korean food from your traditional variety! read more
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