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4.5 (554 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Classy
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Outdoor seating

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Cecilia L.

Came here for our anniversary dinner. Kochi is a solid 1 star Michelin spot, though the highlight of our night was actually an addon outside the tasting menu: the chef's special Abalone 4.75, which was incredible. Sauce pairing with abalone was delicious and super tender Tasting Menu Highlights: Octopus Twigim (4.5/5) & Duck (4.5/5): Easily the best courses of the evening, both packed with flavor. Halibut (4.25/5) & White Asparagus Soup (4/5): Light and refreshing starters, though the halibut broth had a slight bitter note. Hwe (3.75/5) & Bibimbap (4/5): Good, but felt a bit bland/underwhelming compared to the rest. Desserts (4.25/5): The Banana Milk dessert was a hit with great crunch, while the Tangerine bingsoo was a bit on the sweeter side. Overall, a decent dining experience for a celebration!

Louis B.

Adorable place that took me back to my many Korean trips and stays that amounted over a year in that marvelous country. For five years in a row, hopefully for many more, a Michelin rated restaurant with incomparable service, absolutely delightful food, and unparalleled ambiance in the heart of Times Square West. We made reservations a month ahead of time to ensure availability. Entering this locale, it commands a small but efficient corner store footprint. Our maître d' escorted us to a wonderfully located table and from there it was a dream of an eight-course dinner with wine, cocktails, Korean drinks, and delicious food. Service was awesome. One of my benchmarks as a test of good service is to see if or how close my water glass gets to empty. Never went below three fourths. Each plate of Korean-style delicacies was better than the rest. The duck breast was the highlight of the day. It isn't cheap but well worth it.

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Allie G.

I booked Kochi for a corporate dinner and had a great experience! First off, the restaurant was easy to work with. OpenTable only allows you to book for up to 5 people, but I was able to call and add to my reservation. Each time the headcount changed or I needed modify the time, the hostess was sweet and accommodating. When we arrived, we found a small cozy interior, with earthy minimalist decor. For drinks, I started with one of their mocktails (a type of spritz), but I wasn't crazy about this one. I later opted for a glass of Nebbiolo, which was fantastic. Our dinner consisted of a 9-course tasting menu. First up was the White Asparagus Soup, which was tasty and nicely presented. This was followed by the Hwe (light, refreshing) and then the Halibut (very soft), and the Abalone (fantastic). After this, came one of my favorite dishes of the night - the Octopus Twigim. This was so well-prepared and paired nicely with the curry aioli. Next up, we opted for the Wagyu Supplement instead of the duck. While this was delicious, it was a little too rich and fatty for me. I loved the first piece of steak, but the second one really felt like too much. The side morel mushroom was phenomenal though! I was feeling pretty full at this point, but still appreciated the Tuna Bibimbap, which was a tasty final savory item. For dessert, the first course was the Strawberry & Apple. I don't usually go crazy for sorbet, but this one worked really well as a palate cleanser. However, the Banana Milk dessert really stole the show for me. This was so decadent in a well-balanced way, and the flavors were awesome. Service was seamless and incredibly professional! The meal was expectedly expensive, but this was a memorable experience for us and our guests. Worth the visit!

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Vishnu G.

I was really impressed with the care shown to the vegetarian menu here. The vegetarian menu requires a day of advance notice. White asparagus - creamy soup with some herb oil, with a crispy dumpling in the center. This was a great start. Cucumber - simple and fresh. This was a salad of diced cucumber dressed in a vinaigrette. I found the crunchy topping to be really hard, but otherwise the dish was nice. Carrot - grilled spirals of carrot skewered on top of chimichurri and a root vegetable puree. This had nice contrast between the slightly sweet carrot, herbal chimichurri, and the rich puree. Rice cake - breaded and grilled, topped with grapes and flower shaped radish, and served alongside a curry aioli. This had a great blend of textures and flavors. Mushroom - the main part of the dish was a marinated and grilled oyster mushroom, topped with a shaving of white truffle. Alongside was some kimchi, a grilled morel topped with truffle pearls, and a mung bean cake topped with some greens. It was fun picking different combinations of ingredients. Bibimbap - probably my favorite of the savory courses. This had a rich, savory, and slightly sweet sauce with a super creamy texture. The veg toppings were nice to provide balance and a beautiful presentation. Sorbet - light and tasted strongly of fresh strawberries. The milk sorbet on the side made for a nice pair. Popsicle - my favorite dessert. The outside had a pleasant bite of a shell coated in some caramel and nuts, and a delicious banana ice cream on top of some banana puree. Last bite - this was served with the popsicle. The wafer on top gives way to a pudding underneath with pleasant citrus and herbal notes. This was a nice end to the experience. I actually started in the outdoor seating, but they had an open spot at the bar later so I was able to move inside. I think it's way more pleasant indoors - the outdoor seats suffer a bit from two directions of traffic, as the restaurant is right on the corner. The whole thing came to $186 after tax and tip - expensive, but totally worth it. All the dishes were tasty and well executed.

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Aram L.

Enjoyed their brunch last year so had to come back to try their dinner and so glad we did. We grabbed a 5pm dinner reservation on a weekend for which we arrived a few minutes early before open. After checking in we waited till open before being brought to our table. Service was excellent and very prompt without being overbearing. If you needed something, someone was always ready to help. The course menu was excellent. I enjoyed everything but the bibimbap was special. Possibly the best I've had. Really great flavors across the board and enjoyed their spin on Korean dishes. Smaller spot but the layout is well done so that it doesn't actually feel crowded. Intimate lighting which is perfect for dates or small groups. Highly recommended.

Joo Yeon Jessica H.

Family took me out to this place for my wrapping up my decade and really, it was absolutely amazing. 97/100. The only flaw i found was their bathroom was too tiny. We did chef's menu ($145) and my brother in law added wine tasting. ALL the food that I had was creative, flavorful, and cooked to its perfection with fresh ingredients. Food is solid 5/5. Their bibimbap and the first course (pine nuts and tofu) were bomb and I highly recommend adding sea urchin to the bibimbap. In terms of food, I think they deserve more than one star Some michelin restaurants pay a bit more attention to customer experience (eg Eleven Madison takes notes w each customer's preference and gives out goodies after dining), and if Kochi can master this area too, it has potential to get three stars Really, really solid food - I'll definitely come

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Jerry R.

Great service and friendly staff. Waiter very nice, attentive and pleasant. Outdoor seating was a little cold this evening. Heaters not doing enough (10 degrees tonight) and outdoor Seating could be more comfortable. 8 course meal was delicious. Some courses stole the show for us like the halibut and desserts !!! The mushroom soup was served just about cold so that was a let down. Drinks were delicious. Hot tea was excellent. Pricing fair this caliber of dinner. Will return to try some new tasting menus.

Arthur E.

Awesome, intimate experience with modern Korean cuisine. Went for a weekday dinner - was sat immediately (had an RSVP). Seating was at the counter with the open kitchen - nice vibe - especially when it's not a hectic kitchen. Ordered a few cocktails - all very delicious, not sweet but not super boozy either. The tasting menu was legit also. Would def come back.

1st course.   It was a mushroom soup.
Min Y.

My first Michelin Star restaurant experience. While Kochi was very good overall I'm not sure if it necessarily was an absolute standout. Maybe I was expecting a little too much? I guess a restaurant with a Michelin Star will do that. The first thing you will notice is that the restaurant is very small. It is NYC so you will be sitting very close to other people. No worries though ill use adjectives like Cozy and Intimate for the interior. I did like the overall ambiance though. They have a open kitchen so you can see the ridiculous amount of chefs and sous chefs they need to make this entire operation happen. This is only a chefs tasting menu so you cant deviate too much from the script other than the upgrades like A5 Wagyu. I dont really do upgrades so we went absolutely standard. I liked the food and service overall. With these types of restaurants they tend tend be a little more adventurous. I think some dishes I really really enjoyed like the fish on a stick and banana milk dessert. And some things were a little too far from the norms of Korean food then im used to. Not that it was a bad thing. I thought the bibimbap was very good but a little too creamy. And the duck was a maybe a bit dry. Service overall worked very hard but wasnt a standout to me for this level of restaurant. There were times when the course timing was a little off and we had to wait a little too long in between dishes. Overall a really good experience for a one off but not totally sure if I would come back for another run... I am willing to try the sister restaurant to Kochi. Mari. Happy Eatings everyone.

Kevin L.

We had an excellent experience here, thanks especially to Alex and the sommelier. We added the $110 wine pairing, which included three soju-style pours plus wine and sparkling--seven pairings total. A bit on the pricey side, but the quality was definitely there. The $145 tasting menu was a lot of fun. The amuse-bouche mushroom soup was actually my favorite bite of the night--it really set the bar high and hinted at what was coming. The rest of the courses held up well, though that first sip still stood out as the star for me. We added the abalone. I'm a purist who loves the clean, ocean-fresh flavor of raw abalone, so while it was tender, the dish here leaned more on added flavors than the natural taste I personally prefer. The uni bibimbap was enjoyable, but I would've loved a bit more chilled uni to really highlight that warm-and-cold contrast. The duck was slightly more cooked than my preference, but the octopus course was beautifully presented and the garnishes were spot on. The halibut was cooked perfectly, and with the caviar it felt wonderfully decadent. Overall, it was a great culinary adventure and a cool way to experience a Michelin-starred Korean tasting menu. At this price point, I might personally lean toward high-end Korean BBQ/Yakiniku or a true Japanese omakase--but that's just my background talking (and trust me, Chinese sushi chefs using the same suppliers can be just as legit!). We'll definitely be trying their sister restaurant, Masi, next time.

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Ceci C.

If you're looking for a fine dining place to bring your picky asian father to, then Kochi is the place to be! It's not too long of a meal (it's 2 hours maximum), stays true to its Korean roots while having enough of a unique twist, and is casual enough that you don't have to force your dad out of his sneakers and jeans. It's actually my second time back at Kochi, and they still managed to exceed my expectations! One of the reasons why I went back was because their wine/alcohol pairing menu was reasonable: it's a mix of wine, soju, makgeolli, and sake, which complements their set menu nicely. The variety is hard to come by, and is a welcome change to a scene that usually only serves wine. Another reason why I came back was because the food was delicious. Kochi somehow manages to elevate Korean cuisine without making it obnoxiously elaborate, or distorting it to the point where it strays from its Korean. Each dish is presented beautifully, but without the pomp and stuffiness one usually feels at a fine dining spot. They manage to curate a truly phenomenal menu while maintaining a more homey, casual ambiance. For this menu, my favorite was the mushroom soup at the beginning, which was a nice blend of creaminess, umami, and sweetness! The hwe, with the tender scallop and kimchi was such a refreshing combo too. My dad's favorite was the tangerine sorbet, which he even asked for seconds (and got, free of charge, thank you!). My mom really enjoyed the octopus twigim and the halibut. Throughout the meal, the waiters/waitresses were also super knowledgable and accommodating. They all know each table's progression in the menu, so they all help out in serving and presenting each dish. They're like a seamless team, it's really cool to see! All in all, Kochi is a great restaurant to take your asian parents too! Definitely check them out, you won't regret it!!

Lizzy L.

I had come here for my first wedding anniversary a while ago and I was mesmerized by everything we had! Definitely one of the most memorable meals we've had and I loved every dish and every texture and flavor! The service was amazing, ambiance was top-notch, and they gave us an extra dessert for our anniversary!

Nicole N.

Kochi is a Michelin-starred restaurant serving elevated Korean dishes via a tasting menu. I spent a celebratory meal here and had a great time! -Started off the white asparagus soup which reminded me of the Cantonese cream soups I had growing up. I liked the addition of microgreens to complement the asparagus and creaminess. -The hwe was fresh. The halibut was super tender and melted off the stick. While I liked the addition of caviar to the fish itself, it didn't quite seem to match the entire dish because it involved a seafood broth which was very tasty itself with its umami flavor. -The octopus was super tender; I liked the mix of gochujang on the octopus with the curry aioli. -The chef's special abalone was very tasty. It was super tender, chewy, and complemented the yuzu foam better by itself instead of with the shrimp cake (so I ended up separating the two). -The duck was tender and very well seasoned with a crispy skin. The accompanying banchans were solid. -The bibimap featured fresh tuna, although I think the ratio of rice to veggies was a little low for me. The addition of uni did bring out more umami flavors! -For dessert, the tangerine sorbet was a little too tangy for me so I preferred their banana milk parfait. I'm not a huge fan of bananas and was glad that the fruit flavors were more subtle. The texture was more milky, almost like a more solidified frozen yogurt. -For drinks, the mulberry tea highball is perfect for tea-lovers like me because it really has that strong bitter tea flavor with a subtle alcohol taste. It was fun to sit by the counter to watch the chefs prepare all the dishes. The pacing between courses was appropriate. Staff were polite, but I just wish they told us about the wine pairing from the get-go instead of waiting for the food menu so we could plan our meal/drinks. Overall I really enjoyed this tasting menu but nothing really stood out for me to rank them above other Korean fine dining restaurants. I would be interested in returning to check out any new dishes!

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Ask the Community - Kochi

Is there an a La carte menu?

No.

Is there a dress code? Casual? For men- dressy shirt and nice shorts ok?

I doubt dress code, mostly smart casual, perhaps more lenient with outdoor dining seats. With that said, there will be people dressed nice there.

Do they accommodate seafood allergies?

I believe so since they asked us for allergies as soon as we got there. My recommendation is that you call the restaurant

Are reservations necessary?

Hell yes

Do they accommodate gluten free diet?

They accommodated my dairy free and nut free allergen restrictions, so I am sure that they accommodate for other allergies or diets.

Is it a prefixed 9 course dinner only?

Believe so. Definitely worth it! You know it's legit when white folks are the minority.

Going to a Broadway show but have work that day. How long does dinner take?

I'd say about an hour till an hour and half

Is it BYOB?

It's still BYOB until Dec 23rd.

Is Kochi still byob?

Yes, but call ahead and ask just in case

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1.5 mi•Flatiron

2nd time here. In a city with so many options, the service and hospitality blew me away. During my…read morefirst visit I had made a comment, which they remembered and then proceeded to go above and beyond. Ambiance was upscale, intimate, perfect for a night out or something more casual. The dill vodka martini was dangerously easy to drink. We enjoyed every dish here, but standouts included the labneh (+simit), wagyu filet mignon, and the seasonal butternut squash. If you like uni, then the spicy tuna crispy rice or the uni pasta. Unpopular opinion, but the carrots were OK so i'd skip in favor of other options. Get the dark chocolate mousse for dessert and thank me later. We left stuffed and will be back. Shoutout to Hector!

Opto had been on my list for a while, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get a…read morereservation. The space feels warm and inviting the moment you walk in. But just as I'd given my name and the hostess was about to seat me, someone at the bar stepped in to greet friends, and three people stood up to meet them. By the time I could get around them, the hostess was already at the far end of the restaurant, near a back room, not having waited to guide me the rest of the way. I'd barely reached the table, hadn't sat down or taken off my jacket, when a waiter greeted me and asked if I'd been to the restaurant before. I gave him a look that said I haven't even sat down yet, but he pressed on, asking what kind of water I wanted and whether I'd decided on a drink. In that moment, the room stopped feeling like fine dining and started feeling like a diner. When my friend arrived a few minutes later -- someone I hadn't seen in a long time -- a waiter was at the table the instant she sat down, asking what she wanted to drink. They tried to clear our starters twice while we were still eating, and at one point took the cutlery off my friend's plate while she was mid-bite of her salad, just to make room for the entrées. During the entrées, two waiters and a back waiter attempted to clear our plates three separate times while we were still eating. The food was delicious, and the space was lovely. But the sense of being rushed throughout the meal was the most absurd I've experienced at a restaurant like this. I won't be going back.

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Opto - Cute window into another dining area

Cute window into another dining area

Opto - Whipped Sheep's Milk Ricotta (with bread)

Whipped Sheep's Milk Ricotta (with bread)

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Kochi - korean - Updated October 2026

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