Phenomenal. Came here with friends who have been decade plus patrons of the restaurant. Had the premium tasting menu. First off, upscale white table cloth fine dining restaurant that could be used for any cuisine. A little unique for an asian restaurant since most upscale asian restaurants lean into traditional decor. This could have been Per Se as much as it was Jungsik Tasting menu always varies so please look at photos for the dishes. Standouts include: Octopus: Best octopus I have ever had. Perfectly cripsy exterior surrounding a very tender interior. Opening amuse bouche: Phenomenal bites with excellent flavour Artic char was also solid. Really, there were no bad dishes here. They ranged from above average to best I ever had (octopus) Service was classic Michelin 3 star with precision and execution. Well done. read more

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Incredible food and experience. Intimate ambiance and staff were extremely nice and funny. Was never a fan of uni or octopus until I came here. Oh my god, IT WAS SO GOOD. My mouth experienced a spiritual enlightenment course after course here HOLYYY Every course was phenomenal and the wine pairing was perfect. Would highly recommend for any sort of intimate celebration or date:) Ps. They have matchboxes!! read more

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I am giving Jungsik 4 stars because while the food and support team were easily a 5/5, our lead service kept the overall experience from being completely flawless. * The Food: Undeniably excellent and highly creative. Every dish was beautifully executed, and from a culinary standpoint, the meal was absolutely fantastic. * The Support Team: I want to give massive credit to the broader service team. They were attentive, professional, and provided amazing service throughout the night. They essentially did all the heavy lifting for our table. * The Miss: I feel it is important to bring a noticeable issue to management's attention regarding our lead server, Oscar. He greeted us at the beginning of the meal and reappeared at the end, but was completely absent in between. He never once checked on our table. Overall: Jungsik is a phenomenal restaurant. I am sharing this review because I want to ensure the hardworking support staff gets the recognition they truly deserve, and to make management aware of why this wasn't quite a perfect 5-star evening for us. read more

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Very strong quality food and service. It's expensive but definitely worth the experience. My only qualm was that the server seemed to want to up sell us a lot, including offering us a drink with dessert without letting us know the price ($80+) which felt a bit uncomfortable. read more

Jungsik has never been better. Always an outstanding restaurant, it is now one of the best restaurants in the world. The quality, creativity and level of service are as good as any restaurant in NY. It is a joy to be able to eat at Jungsik. read more

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My 3rd 3-star restaurant experience after 11 Madison and Per Se. Overall, the experience was good although I'm still not sure if I can distinguish what separates a 2 star from a 3 star. The reservation was a real hassle to get as well because they ended up renovating but it went on longer than they were communicating at first. Standouts for me were: - Octopus: somehow the outside is so crispy while the inside is tender. The best textured octopus I've ever had - Mandoo: the piece of meat on top really melted in your mouth - dol dessert: the black bean in the statue was almost like chocolate, probably the best black bean paste I've ever had I didn't really like the strawberry dessert and the barley rice with the galbi dish felt off to me. I had the seoul mule which was a refreshing drink and the onijarita which is stronger and smoker because of the mezcal. I'd get the mule again but not the latter. They also gave us a printout of the menu upon request. read more

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2nd 3 star Michelin meal that I've tried. This one was interesting, but incredible. First off, they open exactly at 5 pm. We had a reservation at 5, but got there around 4:45 pm. The doors were locked, curtains were shut, and we thought, "Are we at the right place?" I wish they allowed us to wait inside instead of making us stand awkwardly around the street. Anyways, the inside was pretty small, just a few tables and a bar area. The table we were sitting at was right by a tall windows where we got some natural light. The first banchan dish was probably the best main dish of the night. Six mini bites of strong, unique flavors and textures that I absolutely loved. Each of them had their own signature taste that I have never put inside my mouth before. Moving along, the next dish was also one of my favorites: it was fish with caviar and a very light and flavorful sauce. I loved it. The next two dishes were okay. The fried octopus was honestly my least favorite. The flavors were too strong and made me borderline nauseous that I could only eat half of it before giving it to my brother to finish. That usually never happens, so I'm not sure why or what they did to prepare that octopus to make me feel so revolted. That's probably just a me thing though, since I hear so much rave about the octopus. The salmon was good and the caviar that came along with it was delish. The most fun dish was the hand roll, where we got a little pair of tweezers to put the fish onto the roll with each subsequent bite. Definitely something to remember. The beef was fine, and the first dessert was decent. But oh my god the Jeju statue dessert was AMAZING!! First of all, it was plated so stunningly and the detail or the statue, rocks, ice cream, and even choice of plate was immaculate. It was the cutest thing and so so beautiful. We got an add-on order of the carrot dessert which was expensive but so unique. We got to "pick" the carrots from this dirt-filled container, and it was served with some ice cream. It had cream cheese filling and had a great crunchy exterior. The carrot looked insanely realistic, and you could really see how much effort they put into drawing the dirt and lines on the carrots. Hospitality was amazing, 10/10. Our main server was so nice and delightful to talk to. Great experience, pretty good food, but a lot of unique flavors. read more

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What was supposed to be a special anniversary dinner turned into one of the most disappointing fine-dining experiences I've had in New York--full stop. Besides the banchan ;The food was boring, bland, and painfully uninspired from the very first course, and somehow managed to get worse as the night dragged on. Dishes arrived cold when they absolutely should have been hot, with zero attention to detail and no discernible flavor. For a Michelin-starred tasting menu, the portions were laughable. We left genuinely hungry. That alone says everything. Service was sloppy and amateurish, completely lacking the precision, warmth, or professionalism expected at this level. Adding insult to injury, the dining room was freezing--colder than a homeless shelter--making an already miserable experience even more uncomfortable. It was so cold they even offered shawls - tacky and gross. For context, I dine regularly at Michelin-starred restaurants across NYC and have visited almost every Korean Michelin-starred restaurant in the city. Without question, this was the worst of them all. Every one-star restaurant I've been to has delivered a far superior experience. After last night, I'm genuinely shocked Jungsik still holds three stars--there was absolutely nothing memorable, creative, or exceptional about this meal. I've since spoken with friends who own Michelin-starred restaurants themselves, and even they were stunned by how far off the mark this experience was for a restaurant of this supposed caliber. What should have been a meaningful anniversary celebration turned into something we couldn't wait to be over. A complete failure on every level. read more

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Beverages were fun but all pricey. Food wise, I was impressed by the Banchan and the mandu. There were three below expectation dishes: Octopus, sea urchin bibimbap, and yellowtail kimbop were all too unpleasantly crispy, such that the nice ingredients were deprived of their original flavors. The sea urchin was even a bit funky. Unfortunately, the rest of the menu was unmemorable. Service was ok but not outstanding. I find the restaurant lacking sophistication in comparison to other three stars. I enjoyed Jua and Joo Ok a lot more. read more

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This is a review from July 2025. The menu doesn't change too often. My favorite Korean fine dining restaurant in NYC. Definitely earned the 3 stars. If you are expecting strong korean flavors, you will be disappointed. It is best to consider it as french korean fusion. All the proteins are perfectly cooked. The octopus is the best octopus in NYC. It was crispy on the outside, very tender on the inside and accompanied with a gochujang sauce. The desserts are creative and tasty. Service was excellent and attentive. The carrot is a must for add ons. read more

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So, we walk in all excited for our Michelin-level night out, and the host smiles and says, "We have your reservation... at the bar." Not exactly the fairytale start I imagined. For a brief moment, I considered just eating a pretzel in the car and calling it a night. Luckily, they fixed it fast, and from that point on, it was pure redemption. The service? Impeccable. The food? Somewhere between art and sorcery. The amuse-bouche looked like something you'd see in a modern art museum, except this one you actually want to eat. The caviar course tasted like money and good decisions. The octopus was so tender I felt slightly guilty for ever calling seafood "rubbery." Every course came out like clockwork, and by dessert, I had completely forgiven them for the reservation mix-up. This is one of those meals that ruins other restaurants for you. Five stars. read more

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Went for an exclusive event and got to try both Korea and NYC recipes! Such a unique twist on Korean food to break into the fine dining era. Extremely impressed with the wine selection they picked with P2 Dom ranging to Opus and fine dessert wines. Really enjoyed the banchan, garden, and meats. The garden ending was so unique that you didn't know what you would eat. One threw me off since it was an actual carrot. Luxury dining was here and great service by the staff. Thanks to Christian. Note that the windows area is extremely cold so try to avoid that given no insulation. read more

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My son and I had to be in New York for an event but as I was also celebrating my birthday, we decided to book reservations at Jungsik since it was the 1st Korean restaurant to earn 3 Michelin stars. I've been to Michelin Star restaurants before but my experience at Jungsik was definitely one for the record books. Upon entering, we were greeted with professionalism and an offer to relieve us of baggage that I held in my hand. We were then escorted to our table. The ambience in this restaurant was astonishing. It was warm and inviting but also elegant and sophisticated. I could see and feel the luxury experience. Each server that approached our table did so with the utmost precision and carefully placed and prepared our dishes accordingly. They even took the time to explain what everything was and clarified how best to eat it. I had specific dietary restrictions that I informed the restaurant about a week in advance. They took the necessary steps to ensure that they created special dishes for me on their signature menu. Their service was on point! I was absolutely impressed by every single dish that was served. They first provided a special drink that was refreshing, very flavorful, appetite enhancing, and a palate cleanser for the beginning of our experience. There were a total of 15 diverse dishes. We started with Banchan, 6 small dishes, and finished off with 9 dishes from their signature menu. I truly enjoyed every single item served; however, my favorites were the Soy Bean Soup with Truffle Pearls, Striped Jack, Octopus, Arctic Char, and Yellowtail Kimbap. All dishes were prepared and cooked to perfection. The presentation and display of everything were top notch. The icing on the cake for me was when they presented one of the dishes with Happy Birthday text on the plate and a candle to top it off. The experience alone is worth a second visit, but the quality, texture, consistency, flavor, and quantity of dishes served along with the servers professionalism and the elegance of the evening warrants future visits. My birthday celebration at this restaurant will forever be remembered. Thank you to the staff and chefs at Jungsik for an exceptional visit! read more

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I come to Jungsik almost every year for last 10 years and I was never disappointed. The restaurant is now with Michelin three stars, and the service and dedication is at another level. Every dish is done with desire for perfection, in terms of balance on crispiness, saltiness, and sweetness. And the effort of using traditional Korean ingredients and cultures is impressive. read more

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Delicious meal! Every course was very carefully presented and was very detailed. The staff was very attentive as well, makes sense why Jungsik is so highly rated! The ambiance is also very calm and quiet, which is perfect for a dinner date! read more

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4.5 stars. The food was very delicious. And the service was excellent. It was a very upscale restaurant for sure. However, I felt that the experience was a bit underwhelming to be honest. For over $400 per person, the restaurant is missing the Wow factor. Also I was still a little bit hungry afterwards. read more

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The service aims to be perfect, but it was a little off for me personally. A lot of the staff seemed to be trained to do the "right thing," but lack the experience to execute well. When we sat down, we were given no time to look over the drinks or the menu. They immediately wanted to start the tasting. Typically they should give a couple of minutes for us to look at drinks and settle. The food was all artfully presented and carefully placed. All of the portions were quite small, but for some reason I was very full by the end of the meal. Everything was fresh, but I think the best items were the appetizers in the beginning of the meal (especially the salmon roe) and the octopus. I rarely find well executed and tender octopus, so that was a pleasant surprise. It was a great meal for a special occassion. read more

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It took me a bit to come around to writing this review, because although everything was quite delicious, it's hard justifying a $425+ meal, nearly $500 with drinks. Cocktails were mid -- I think can be skipped. But they had some of the best tea I've ever had! Paired with their desserts at the end -- delectable. Their bonchon is where it's at though -- love the bite sized portions of incredible flavors. If ever visiting NY again, I'd consider coming again... but still many other Michelins to try out in one of the food meccas of the world. ;) read more

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This review is a bit belated but I really had such a nice time here, I would be remiss if I could not give my 2 cents. This review is before Jungsik recently got its 3rd Michelin star, when it was previously 2 stars. When I heard about the 3rd star, I thought well deserved! Congratulations, Jungsik! We had the wine pairing, which we don't ever really do but it was actually quite nice and the pairings did work very well with our dishes. The dishes are beautifully laid out and very unique, and everything tasted delicious. My favorite display is probably the carrots - so cute and creative. read more

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Definitely a special spot for a special occasion. SO and I were celebrating our anniversary and had the signature menu. Each course presented different flavors and textures that were all very pleasing. Additionally, the ambience was soothing with Miles Davis like music playing softly. Lastly, the service was friendly and very professional. read more

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Food: - very delicious! I can see why they received 3 Michelin stars. Every dish on the signature tasting menu was like a flavour bomb and we added on the non alcoholic pairing which was surprisingly very unique. Together it was great and changed the flavour profile alot - fav dishes were the banchans, dessert, and scallop if I had to choose 3 Service: - The service here was really great! Servers explained every dish that came out and explained each pairing as well. Very attentive! Ambiance: - very sophisticated but still warm and inviting read more

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Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Chef/owner Jungsik Yim's "Jungsik" is a three-Michelin star Korean-influenced fine dining restaurant located on Harrison street in Tribeca between Hudson and Greenwich streets. This is a couple blocks north of where the late David Bouley's venerated restaurant once stood, where Chef Yim coincidentally worked once upon a time. The NYC version of Jungsik opened in 2011, two years after the launch of the Seoul location. It quickly reached two-star status a couple of years later. Some time passed, then it was disclosed in December 2024 that the restaurant was awarded its third star. This was well-deserved, and perhaps a fair bit overdue. It is NYC's first three-star since Eleven Madison Park in 2012, and the first three-star Korean restaurant in the U.S. It's dark inside, but it is a very elegant atmosphere. When they check your coat, they don't give you a ticket. They just remember who you are and what you brought. The bar has five seats. From my vantage at seat number five, I noticed the large Rolex clock on the wall of the kitchen inside. It reminded me of the one at Camphor in Los Angeles, a one-star restaurant in the Arts District. The service staff is dressed well and moves in harmony despite how busy they are. They also make you feel at ease. They accommodated my request to experience the tasting menu from the bar. When I booked on Tock, it gave me two options - main dining room or bar - but it did not disclose that the bar is generally only for a la carte ordering. They explained to me that I could sit at a table, but I declined, preferring my seat at the bar. They still were able to provide the tasting menu experience that I sought regardless. Thanks to them for that. The gender neutral bathrooms are very nice. Enough space to move around. The liquid soap was nice and pays a nod to Korea - it is the Joy hand wash from ELOREA, featuring the Jeju mandarin ingredient. Since I have cut down on alcohol consumption for a few years now, I like to order mocktails, or as they list it "temperance cocktails." The Yuja spritzer (Korean lemonade like drink but sparkling) was refreshing. I had two of these. The third piece of banchan was the egg. It was set on a bed of uncooked brown rice in order to hold it upright. Like "The Office" manager Michael Scott driving into a lake, I idiotically ate some of this rice, suspecting beforehand that I should do so, but I did anyway. It was crunchy and I was embarrassed. Very confusing. The foie tras tartlette as the fifth and last piece of banchan was delicious. Savory, but with Asian pear sweetness. The first course - striped jack - was excellent. It was liberally adorned with osetra caviar and featured white kimchi and a green citrus sauce. Fish bone broth. The fried octopus, which many rave about, has a crispy texture and is quite rich. It is a heavy tasting dish. Salty. The texture of the octopus was soft and not at all rubbery. Not sure how they achieved this. The Gochujang aioli was dense and rich. Not spicy at all, really. There were scallops with rice in small cast iron dish. The rice was very dark. I thought it was burnt, but it wasn't. The citrus emulsion pour was very nice. There was a high amount of spiciness on the tomato emulsion kimchi curry on the Arctic char. When I tasted it, I thought to myself "Now we're talking." Until now I felt the spice level was dialed back. Not here. The flavor of the coconut foam was subtle. Not overpowering. The wagyu Galbi was so soft and tender, as one of the staff named Leo mentioned to me that it had been marinated for a while. The radishes were nicely sweet, pickled in Korean pear juice. The yellowtail kimbap dish was innovative. The cigar-like structure reminded me of something that I would eat in a place like Alinea. The hallabong (what we know as Sumo Citrus) sorbet/granita palate cleanser was sweet and really refreshing The ice cream dessert was quite good. The Jeju island statue appearance was playful, and the dish had density and richness. A very impressive meal from start to finish. It was well-thought out and considered. I said it was probably better than Daniel, which to this point was one of the nicest meals I've ever had. read more

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Great food (uni bibimbap, yellowtail kimbap, banchan, octopus all excellent. The galbi was also great but not special, you could get the same one from Cote). Strange service for a 3 Michelin-starred place. We celebrated our anniversary at Jungsik and sat at the bar, mainly because you can order a la carte and my husband strongly prefers that to a tasting menu which he does not have the patience for unless we are traveling. We picked Jungsik because we are huge foodies who are lucky enough to frequent one starred establishments on random weekdays and wanted to pick something extra special. I asked if we could get seated earlier than 8PM so we could watch the fireworks (on July 4th) at a friend's, and was told no because they have strict seating times. We showed up to the restaurant and 4 out of 5 bar seats was empty. I get having strict times for the tasting experience because all the dishes have to be coordinated, but surely its not a fully booked evening and you can't make an exception? We were seated at the far end of the bar counter and right next to the hallway leading to the bathroom. My husband hated this. Every few minutes there's a tour group behind my husband being given a whole guide to the bathroom! The 2 seats next to us remained empty until we were about to leave. They could have at least offered us the option to pick our seats. Finally, despite me telling them in advance this was our anniversary, they made zero effort to do anything special. When I complained afterwards, I was told this was because we didn't order any dessert, so they could not write a special message on the dessert as they usually do. Seriously? Way to make it our fault... read more

My wife and I had the best meal of our lives at Jungsik in celebration of her 40th birthday! We made reservations for the chic bar, which allowed us to order a la carte. From the moment we entered, we felt welcomed. We appreciated the attentive, but not obsequious, service. The food absolutely blew us away! The six-piece banchan included a sublime bite of wagyu beef tartare, a tantalizing fruit tart with an olive-oil crust and a vibrant truffle soup. The otherworldly, dry-aged artic char had perfectly crisp skin, tender, rich flesh and a delightful bed of trout roe. The wagyu beef short rib was the best steak we've ever had--rich and flavorful, with the perfect level of sweetness and a touch of char. Dessert excelled as well. The playful Dolhareubang was served as a rock garden and contained a riot of flavor (black bean, rice and sesame). The bonus plate of four small dessert bites all delighted. Truly, every single dish was at least very good and most were outstanding. Moreover, the cocktails were the best we've ever had! We especially loved the old fashioned (made with Laphroaig 10) and the Omijarita (made with mezcal). Jungsik absolutely deserves its three Michelin stars and we would definitely return! read more

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The servíce was amazing as expected. The flavors of the food were very interesting and very tasty all with a story behind it. Did not order the wine tasting but ordered 3 cocktails that were amazingly crafted. Espresso Martini was pretty strong so if you don't like strong drinks don't over it. Dress code was very relaxed which I appreciate because I was traveling and wanted to be confortable. read more

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The presentation and service here is top notch. The food was also good. You gotta come here and try it once. I'll Probbaly never come back here because I ain't about this Michelin 3star life. Lol Price with tax and trip runs about $850 for 2 with no drinks. Beautiful presentations. I did enjoy it a lot with my GF. Went here July 11, 2025 read more

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Jungsik had a bit of mystical aura coming in but managed to beat the expecteations. The dining room is just so beautifully designed with a modern, regal vibe to it. The staff show such a curated experience for what you're looking for whether it be an anniversary, celebration, birthday, or casual meal. Despite having an opening dining room, the vibes felt quite intimate for each table with low noise. The team were all charismatic, especially shoutout to Angelo! They made me feel so welcome and clearly invested in me having a great dinner. Meal started off with amuse - highlights being the wagyu tartare on brioche, just divine with variable textures and squid ink ball - just a flavor grenade explosion. The final piece - tart was a nice break to bridge into the main course. I love bites shifting from hand bites to needing spoon. Best amuse bouche I've ever had. The colors were also appealing. Striped jack was spectacular with soft, rich sauce balanced by slightly salty caviar and kimchi. The famous octopus was so visually appealing with the shape/presentation and sauce. It was tender with crispy skin enhanced by the gochujang sauce and progressed easily from the larger skin to the end. I got the white truffle kongguksu that was just etheral. As someone normally indifferent to truffle, it was just perfection with noodles in a warm broth and felt like a luxurious yet home-cooked meal. The scallop was fun to watch sizzling and was tender and soft and paired fantastic with crunchier rice with contrasting textures. Arctic char w/ emulsion had lovely colors and shapes, again another perfectly cooked fish with outstanding contrasting textures between the skin and fish. the Kimbap was initially funny to see like being served a cigar, I've never eaten kimbap this way, but the effort made it an interesting dish to eat. Eating the yellow tail and seafood/rice on separate sides but having the yellowtail on top made tasting the flavors nice by eating separately and combining including the textures. Finally, the galbi was just amazing wagyu with a nice amount of meat. It was just a delicate and hearty dish to end the savory courses. The desserts - palate cleanser sorbet bingsu had a nice sweet taste that delivered. Finally, the dolhareubang is such a beautiful, creative dessert with the statue cream with ice cream had such a sweet taste and sad to eat. The premium wine pairing had fantastic wines with each wine smashing the dish to higher and higher levels. Highlights were the piper heidsick brut champagne to start, kongsgaard chardonnay, opus one bordeaux blend napa valley, and excitingly, chateau d'yquem 2008, just a kingly way to end the meal. Unbelievable meal that is definitely near the top of my list to return for special meals. read more

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what an experience! place has been on my radar for a long time but i'm glad i finally made it. the staff was so accommodating when we arrived; i had visited lysee before to purchase a bunch of pastries and they offered to keep it in the fridge for me. stand out dishes for me were the crudo (very light and refreshing), the octopus (sooo tender but also crispy), and the scallop over crispy rice. you can definitely get the korean influence thought out the meal. the service was impeccable, i had asked for ice for my water, to which they brought out an adorable glass ice bucket and tongs. about halfway through the meal they also changed that out for fresh ice since much had melted; such attention to detail. i get the hype for sure, if you're thinking about it, definitely give a try. read more

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I really enjoyed my time here. Our seat was a nice corner booth. I will say that they open right when they say they do. At other restaurants I show up 10 to 15 minutes to get settled but you don't have to worry or do that here. The presentation was very creative and stunning. The carrot dish add on was worth it. I loved the little preshow of pulling the carrot out of the "dirt". Also this is probably the best bathroom in all the 3 star Michelin restaurants in NY. I normally don't eat raw fish.... But I did here and I would do it again. I would come back here :). Thanks for an amazing time. read more

Absolutely worth the hype. Service and atmosphere is impeccable and every dish delivered. read more

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My Michelin resume includes all the 2 and 3 starred restaurants except Masa. Pros: Food was excellent and complete without the need to add on supplements, worthy of 3 stars Service was top notch Cons: Ambience and DIning room are the worst IMO of all the 3 starred Michelins. Too bright, cold and... square. Jungsik was the only 3 starred restaurant to not give any parting treats. I still gave this place 5 stars because the food was excellent, and well... this is a restaurant. lol It is a must try! I am not sure I would've given it 3 michelin stars though. read more

Came here for my bday and it was a phenomenal experience to say the least. They also make you super special with the cod piece on the house and seaweed like congee thing. Many pieces here do remind me of JUA in a way. Big big s/o to all the banchans!! Idk if I'd call them banchans but they were kinda like their own piece in a way and compliments one another. Here goes the tasting menu: Striped Jack 5/5: this is a perfect summer dish and reminds me of something I had at JUA Squid 4.5/5: perfectly crispy on the outside and soft tender on the inside. Squid went rly well with the gochujang Scallop 5/5: big fat and juicy scallop with the squid ink rice was very delicious!! Artic char 5/5: the kimchi was the perfect balance to the cured dry aged fish - one of my faves for sure Yellowtail kimbap 5/5: this was where I got so full and it was so delicious still. Every bite of the kimbap you eat with the yellowtail piece was amazing Galbi 5/5: chefs kiss!! The Galbi was so tender and juicy and the perf pairing with the veggie After that we move into desserts: Omija 5/5: this was super refreshing and perf summer dessert Dolhareubang 4/5: this wasn't too impressive tbh Hoduwaga 4/5: this was more of an expected taste so nothing surprising? All in all was very impressed with each dish and you will leave here feeling stuffed after the many courses. I was least impressed with the dessert here but always rm for improvement right? read more

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Great Michelin star restaurant that caters to dietary restrictions. Plates are small but you get very full by the end. Everything was amazing and the pictures don't do it justice. We will definitely be back read more

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I'm all for spending large sums on fine dining, if that wasn't clear, but my impression of Jungsik was that the two star to three star jump was for reasons that aren't applicable to the dining experience. Although the food was excellent--refined while pushing boundaries--at times it was hard to separate Jungsik (***) from "a really nice restaurant in Tribeca." Waitstaff was passionate but one of the waiters we were interacting with most struck us as unpolished (same as Lina's February review). The decor gets rave reviews. I want to be very clear in saying this: the decor is that of "a really nice restaurant in Tribeca." I don't think it's appropriate to award three stars to a restaurant that lines its walls with booth seating and the tight table layouts that typify downtown restaurants. I question if there's any precedent for this at any of the other three star restaurants. When it comes down to it, the atmosphere or engagement of the experience didn't compare to any two star establishments that I've visited. Is this really on the same plane as Chicago's Oriole/Ever/Smyth? I would love to read more comparisons like this from other reviewers. read more

We went to Jungsik for the first time last week for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant mastered the creation of classic Korean flavors with modern techniques. The ambience is sleek, simple but inviting and the service was excellent, very attentive. They definitely deserve their two Michelin stars. The meal started with a take on Banchan with several unique amuse bouches including wagyu beef tartare with truffle, gochujang amberjack, softball egg with seaweed, rice ball with squid and shrimp, and foie gras on top of Asian pear compote. Every item was excellent. Among the courses our favorite were the octopus and the galbi. The octopus was the best I have had anywhere, cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and almost melting in your mouth on the inside. It paired very well with the gochujang sauce. This was a very enjoyable experience and we recommend giving Jungsik a try if you ever consider it! read more

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An excellent meal, with competent and gracious service in a tastefully themed small dining room of just over a dozen tables, though a bit loud. Our servers were very helpful, and even noticed my ambidextrous eating style when placing additional cutlery. Very rarely happens. But, the food. I truly enjoyed the Galbi (marinated short ribs) with Gondre (Korean thistle) and barley rice, and the cured and dry aged Arctic Char with Perilla three-presentstions (leaves, seeds, seed oil), and, of course, the octopus. While appearing to be the simplest of presentation, the octopus and Gochujang (red chili paste) aioli was a delightful surprise. I'll have to return soon. 2025 03 06. M3. read more

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Such an innovative Michelin place. I went before it was awarded it and totally felt it was deserved. It is fun to celebrate Korean food at a higher end place. Impeccable service, a great place to catch up w friends in town. High ceilings and spacious feel to match the TriBecA vibe! Highly recommend for all. read more

Very good! Overdue review. Came here the night they were celebrating Michelin in December. The restaurant may have been more on point than usual since Michelins had just been awarded that week in NYC. Rainy evening and I was so carsick from just getting from Andaz to restaurant. I can attest the restroom are very clean as I ran to it the moment they opened the door. Luckily they brought some wonderful tea that soothed my stomach for an amazing meal. I am so grateful to the team for providing us an amazing experience for my mother and I. We were in NYC for annual mother-daughter trip. She absolutely loved the creativity. Hahaha she wanted to take the little jeju statues home and was only a little disappointed that she had to eat it. I hope the restaurant continues to be not only creative but delicious! Just note...not traditional Korean food so should not compare to traditional Korean food. This place is a wonderful elevated version of Korean food. Highly recommend for an excellent dining experience. read more

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I know, I know- it's a 2-star Michelin restaurant. But hear me out- we had a pretty rocky experience. Made reservations and traveled to NYC to celebrate our anniversary; at the recommendation of a colleague, we tried Jungsik. We were seated at the bar (that's on me- should have double checked I guess on the reservation). I didn't expect it to be so dark- like I could barely read my menu. When I asked if we could be moved to the dining room by chance, they said there weren't any spots available. I remarked on the darkness, and credit to the bartender for moving the light dimmer switch up (thank you!); but things got slightly awkward for a moment when another staff member stepped back and dimmed the lights- only for our bartended to gesture no. We were the only couple seated at the bar... so guess it was alright, since it was just us? We got out menus and I was a little confused... there wasn't any mention of the pre-fixe options. My friend had said that was the only option(?) When I asked- they provided a separate menu with the 15-course dinner. We ended up going with that option for the evening, and adding an extra with the bibimbap at our bartender's recommendation. (Skipping ahead- would not recommend bibimbap for extra $75; it was okay, but not worth the hike) When I visited the restroom, there are two neutral gender restrooms. My first walk-in was a bit unsavory; which felt like someone should've been servicing and checking them? I dunno... I mean, it's literally a Michelin star restaurant, but I'd honestly expect that at any decent restaurant. :-\ Food was good- my favorite was the 5-course banchan at the beginning. It's plated beautifully and the flavors are phenomenal. We did experience a few more bumps in the evening, including when desert was brought out, while I was taking photos, they hastily took it back to the kitchen. Apparently a server wasn't sure if we should've received 3 items, instead of 2... but instead of asking a colleague first, she awkwardly removed and brought the same plate back. Overall- the night was still good- but not sure I would return on a following NYC trip. The city is full of high-quality restaurants and other Michelin star chefs. read more

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What an amazing experience! We had such a pleasant time here, everything was great- food, service and attention to detail. My brother and friend were in town and wanted to experience Michelin dining in NYC, as well as celebrate my brother's birthday. All of the courses were well paced and every single item was great. There was nothing that we didn't like. Everything had a creative spin to it and the marriage of all of the flavors truly was a unique experience- never had korean food like this before. I also highly recommend getting the Dirty Shirley cocktail. It was sooooo good. Lastly, service was amazing. They were not pretentious at all, took great care of us, and had great banter. read more

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