Very high-end Korean cuisine with a diverse menu - my friend and I found this place on Instagram and was pleasantly surprised :)) For some reason we couldn't find the restaurant cause the entrance is very subtle but inside it's very classy, has nice ambient lighting and a grand hall. Service was very helpful navigating the menu and our meal, really made it a fine dining experience. We got the uni dolsotbap and fried chicken, and both did not disappoint! I'm personally not a big fan of uni but the rice was so rich and savory,, I may have been converted,, The fried chicken was a recommendation which seems pretty plain at first but taste-wise, the sweet and spicy sauce really elevates the flavor to the very crisp (and not too heavy) fried chicken. I was also intrigued by their side dishes as their kimchi also seemed to be somewhat rich and creamy but also pretty spicy and addicting so I kept on eating it Would love to try the rest of the menu when I visit NY again (and when my wallet recovers ) read more

Moono - Uni dolsotbap and fried chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

From the outside looking in, Moono looks like an exclusive social club. To my surprise, the interiors marry a good balance between modernism and Korean elegance. We ordered: Jellyfish Salad Pyongyang Cold Noodle Galbi-Jjim Service is very attentive because once dishes arrive at the table, the server explains the ingredients and sourcing. The kimchi is quite spicy (in a good way) and the green jelly esque appetizer was very memorable with a healthy, childlike aspect to it. Would come back for special occasions and less towards casual dining. read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

A friend of mine and I stopped into Moono on a Sunday for the "Social Hour." It runs form 5pm to 7pm Sundays through Thursday only at the bar. The menu is limited but has a few drink options (wine, beer, sake, and cocktails) and 3 bites. I had two different cocktails (Omija Spritz and Oksusu). Both were good and different. The Omija was lighter and more refreshing, while the Oksusu was alcohol forward with a unique corn flavor. Foodwise, we opted for the Bar Platter, which included jerky, pancake, and fried chicken. The bites were excellent and hit the spot for an early Sunday evening. Ambiance is nice. The bar was quiet the night we went, so we enjoyed a nice conversation. The decor is cool with a beautiful designed bar. Service was good too. Our bartender was friendly and attentive. My only knock is that for the price the social hour didn't seem overly worth it. I don't know that the food or drinks were heavily discounted enough to feel like we were getting a "deal." Outside of that, I would definitely stop back in to enjoy a good cocktail or try their dinner service. read more

The place is beautiful! Resembled a church somewhat. The wait was not long and this was without a reservation. Service was good. The food was so memorable & delicious! The kimchi was fresh, crisp, and unlike any we'd tried before. We also received a complimentary cold appetizer sour soup, which tasted unique as it was sweet at the same time. We had the beef tartare, galbi,mushroom sotbap, fried pork jowl, and cold noodle. To be honest, we were blown away by all dishes aside from the cold noodle, which was okay. It was meant to be cold but I feel that it would have been tastier and more flavorful overall as a hot dish. We quickly got full from the sotbap but I'm still thinking about how tasty it is and took the rest for leftovers. What a great Michelin star restaurant experience! read more

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Not your typical take on Korean cuisine but definitely worth the experience. Style over substance but an elevated dining experience overall. Very high quality ingredients but not your usual nomadic and agricultural traditional cuisine. Ordered the uni rice, galbi jjim, and the bossam. The galbi jjim was braised perfectly and it was fall of the bone tender! It was the highlight of dinner and it's highly recommended. 4 stars because the kimchi didn't pay enough homage to what Korean food should represent. read more

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We arrived a bit early for our reservation but were seated pretty quickly. The inside is beautiful and perfect for date night. Our server gave us great recs and we thoroughly enjoyed every dish we got ! The kimchi was so fresh too. Can't go wrong with anything here read more

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Came here for date night on a Friday, was pretty easy to get a reservation. Absolutely loved the ambiance - beautiful decor, lighting, airyness, and loved all the ceramics they used. Bonus points for the Aesop soap in the bathrooms. We ordered the chicken wings (5/5, so juicy, perfectly fried), galbi jjim (4/5, incredibly tender beef, but wish it came with some rice), and naengmyun (2/5). Standouts were the kimchi banchan (we got refills 3 times!!) and the chicken wings. I wish the naengmyun/cold noodles came with a side of mustard and vinegar - felt the broth lacked flavor and the noodles lacked bounce/chew. read more

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If I were to liken any dish to the equivalent of a "hero product," it would be the North Korean Pyongyang naengmyun. What several, especially the untrained tongue, do not appreciate is the paradoxical aspect of the noodles--Pyonyang naengmyun has always possessed depth but in the simplest form. For me, Moono has always symbolized the revival of North Korean cuisine but may have lost its way amid the complaints of Americans, particularly New Yorkers, who like overly seasoned food along with the glitz and glam. The "jeon" is almost exactly how my mom and her grandmother would have made them--simple and not too salty. If I were the owner and chef of Moono, I would redo the menu to focus on the North Korean and overall Korean classics: jeon medley, mungbean pancake, Pyongyang naengmyun, galbijeem, yookhae, and maybe the hwe moochim. That would be a differentiator and better way to highlight the story of Moono. read more

I'm Korean (grew up in Seoul till I was 16!) and this is my new favorite Korean spot in town! Recommendation - 100p recommend! - Great date spot / place to celebrate a birthday/promotion/life. Vibe - In an ex church stained glass ceiling tastefully classy clean decor, friendly service, very high ceilings. Not cheap but all in all SO worth every dollar, honestly isn't that expensive considering what you'd drop on a random dinner in WV. Cuz it's so much food and portions are big and the food is so tasty. Dishes - Loved the kimchi (complimentary), so light and punch of flavor - Spicy Fried Chicken ($22) was bomb - Galbi-Jjim ($48): Was very clean but I kinda like / am used to something a bit heavier and sweeter but I can see how this is classier - Pyeongyang Cold Noodle ($20): ppl in the comments were disappointed with it, but we loved it especially given that it was a hot day, the flavors are subtle but we liked it cuz it was so refreshing given all the other dishes. - Hoe-muchim ($24): I think that was my favorite dish (it was salmon that night). 100p recc! They're doing a $50 off $150 order till 5/11/25 I think (download the inKind app, it's on Moono's website) If you found this review helpful, let's keep in touch! IG - TikTok - YouTube (@rhaimekim) Blog (yourlocalsguide.com) read more

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Wow. First off the vibes are gorgeous. The entrance is so grand we almost missed it when we passed by. The interior looks like a fancy, luxurious hotel with bar seating, and upstairs seating as well. We were got it upstairs to be seated at a foyer which overlooked the downstairs area. As for food, the menu is relatively simple, but featured lots of delicious items we ordered the fried pork jowl to start, followed by the bossam and spicy cold noodle. The spicy pork chop it was so yummy. It was sweet and sour and crispy. We finish the whole thing. The bossam was passable. The portion was larger than it looked. The spicy call Noodle was also super yummy. It was slightly sweet and came with various veggies and beef. I would definitely come here again. I feel like it would be a very cute date spot. 5/5 for sure read more

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BEAUTIFUL and GORGEOUS place oh my goodness, with great service. And a great korean restaurant that's kind of fusion but keeps traditional roots. The yukhoe (korean beef tartare) is to die for, i wanted to order more! I also really liked their twist on kimchi, which seems to add a creamy sauce to it (maybe mayo?). The egg in beef broth they give as a complimentary appetizer is also so yummy! This place is on the expensive side (like many nice places in the city) but totally worth coming for a special occasion. read more

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I had dinner with my friend at Moono on a Thursday evening. My friend made a reservation a few days in advance. It required a $50 deposit per person. When we arrived, there was a server that brought us to our seats. The waiter was super courteus and friendly. He gave recommendations for what he thought was delicious. My friend and I ordered the spicy fried chicken ($19), galbi-jjim ($48), mushroom sotbap ($38) and burdock ($11). There were roughly 8 pieces of wings and wing drumsticks. There was a great balance of breading and the spicy sauce was equally balanced. The galbi-jjim was soy braised prime beef with pyogo mushrooms and shishito peppers. It was mostly delicious but had many huge pieces of bone. The mushroom sotbap was similar to a mushroom risotto. It was very creamy and had a great mushroom aroma. It was hearty and delicious. My friend chose the burdock dessert since we both haven't tried it before. It has a small piece of chocolate mousse with burdock chips and burdock ice cream. It was an interesting dessert since I have only had burdock in soups before. I felt that everything was very scrumptious but it was definitely on the pricier end. read more

The aesthetics and decorations are perfect. But it was actually a bit more crowded than I expected. I thought the space would feel intimate but the tables were pretty close together. I really enjoyed the food, especially the mushroom dolsot. People said this was better than the uni dolsot. I also loved the hwe muchim which was spicy and a great wrap to have with the seaweed. I was underwhelmed by the yulhwe. The galbi jjim was soft and flavorful but nothing super special. Unfortunately, the drinks were not that great except for the omija one. I would say this is pretty pricey for what you're getting so worth visiting for a special occasion. The service was also ok. The server looked really busy the entire time and sometimes it was hard to get their attention. read more

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Beautiful space. Expected more from the food from the chef but left slightly disappointed. My favorite was the kimchi lol seems slightly heavier on the fish sauce. Soodae Ssam - I usually don't love soondae but enjoyed here a lot. Mung Bean Pancake - it was fine nothing special. Salmon Hoe Muchim Kim - okay Foie Gras Noodle - very light, $32 with small pieces of cut up foie Pyongyang Cold Noodle - the worst, so bland and flavorless. Galbi Jim - very good and tender but my friend said it's done very transitionally that can be easily made at home. Buckwheat Dessert - enjoy the flavor but don't love the ice cream texture (too creamy) Burdock Dessert - enjoy the flavor but don't love the ice cream texture (too creamy) read more

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I found this restaurant on In Kind, my favorite way to find new places to try. I have tried a lot of Korean restaurants in the area and was excited to see this new addition. Deciding what to get was difficult with so many great options! We went with an assortment of small and one large plate. The banchan/amuse-bouche was delicious - the cold cucumber soup is something I have been craving since and this was definitely some of my favorite kimchi. We then ordered the assorted pancakes - these were just okay. I loved the variety but unfortunately there was just too many for there being just two of us dining - would recommend much more for a larger group. Of the options, the oyster ones were my favorite. We then had the mandoo and Tteokgalbi. They originally recommended a separate rice dish to compliment the beef but then offered a complimentary side of white rice. Either way, you definitely want something with it but it was SO GOOD. The Mandoo was also really good but hard to navigate with the slippery flat chopsticks (an art I am still working on perfecting.) We finished our meal with the Buckwheat ice cream, which was so unique and delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out. Not only was the food delicious but it is also BEAUTIFUL inside. I could imagine a Michelin Star in their future. read more

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Ambiance was A++++. What a nicely designed place. 5/5 This type of place should have great service and they delivered. I thought the food could have been better to match the upscale image. Hoe Muchim - not bad. I think the gochujang takes away the taste of the other ingredients. 4/5 Spicy Fried Chicken - it was good but it's just fried chicken 4/5 Bosom - standard. 4/5 Galbi-Jjim - I've had better 3/5 Mushroom Sotbap. This was my favorite. 5/5 Spicy Mixed Noodle - nice and refreshing 4.5/5 The Kim Chi was very good. 5/5 read more

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Sososo delicious I have to come back again. The entire ambience is beautiful from floor to ceiling. It's extremely well thought out and curated. It's not just about the ambience though, they are obviously very meticulous about their food as well. Highly recommend their galbi jim, sotbap, and the cocktail that has the cucumber in it! read more

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one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in the country !! if you know me, you know that i usually don't like "upscale Korean" restaurants because the authenticity is oftentimes lost. BUT i was blown away by this place - the dishes are authentic + flavors are simple yet delicious and not overdone. it's a pleasantly unique flavor combo of "mom's cooking" and "fancy dinner." everything was amazing but i especially loved the fried chicken and uni sotbap! and of course: the service is kind and the interior is beautiful & unique. can't wait to come back and try more things!! what we ordered: appetizers: - spicy fried chicken - hoe muchim + kim - mung bean pancake seafood & meat: - bossam - uni sotbap drinks: - golden barley soju - dokdo soju read more

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Ambiance - beautiful. A little cramped where I was seated. You can eavesdrop on others conversations. Service - friendly, attentive, personable. My waitress even gave me an extra side of their kimchi salad to go. I'll get more into that later. Food - I read reviews up and down about Moono. What is good? what is okay? what is worth trying? what is not? Because this was my second dinner my stomach space is precious. I rounded down to two entrees the sotbap aka the rice dish and the galbi Jim. My bar was low and this knocked it out of the park. Best Galbi Jim I had. The side of kimchi was also not your traditional kimchi it's more like a salad. Definitely not fermented but a drizzle of some magical sauce over the Napa cabbage. Overall, a little pricey when considering the portions but the food was excellent. Two entrees without alcohol and a tip can put you out $100-$150. Moono? Mooyes! read more

Moono - Galbi Jim - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I was really excited to try this place but I was unfortunately left slightly disappointed. I came here knowing what I wanted to order based on the reviews and only 1 out of the 3 dishes were memorable. Steak tartare: 10/10 this was definitely my most favorite dish and probably one of the best steak tartare I had so far. It was perfectly seasoned and had a good balance of salty and sweet. I highly recommend this dish Galbi-jjim: I have heard good things about this dish and it was good but...not worth the price point. I would personally skip Mushroom sotbap: I was expecting a flavor explosion for this dish but was extremely underwhelmed. I felt like there was no foie gras and no beefy flavor from the beef broth. Maybe we got a bad batch but I would skip. Overall service was good. Interior is beautiful. Not sure if I would come back read more

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It's hard to believe the transformation of what you see once you walk through those large doors at the entrance. The space is beautiful - very sleek, modern, and spacious with a comforting vibe. It was a nice environment for me and my friends to catch up. Our server was fantastic - she checked in on us often and was just delightful to work with throughout the evening. They needed our table for another seating, but comped one of the desserts and offered for us to finish them at a large center table in the middle of the restaurant without making us feel rushed whatsoever. All the items we ordered were a hit (the only one I thought was just okay was the cold noodle dish, but it was good to try). For appetizers, we did the spicy raw fish salad (they had salmon that night) and beef tartare. For meats/seafood, we did a beef patty with rice cakes. For rice/noodles, we did mushroom sotbap and Pyongyang cold noodles. For desserts, we tried all three options (buckwheat ice cream, burdock ice cream, and a melon sorbet). read more

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If you're looking for a fancy-ish restaurant without the price tags, try Moono, which serves contemporary Korean food and is located in Koreatown of Manhattan. Our server was super friendly and informative, recommending the best dishes from their menu. Not to mention, all the male waitstaff were really good-looking . The ambience was also beautiful, with gorgeous wooden accents and earthy tones. We ordered the beef tartare, assortment of pancakes, galbi jjim, beef hotpot and the spicy wings and everything tasted amazing! Helps that it is conveniently located by Penn Station too! read more

Food was tasty, but the portion of sides for the price was shockingly small -- two pieces of lettuce for bossam and one clove of garlic isn't acceptable for a $100 order. read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

An absolute must. We were blown away by the food, especially the beef tartar and jellyfish salad. The quality of ingredients, craftsmanship, and presentation are all top notch. We tried four cocktails, all also excellent. Interior decor is beautiful. I have been to Michelin- starred restaurants with worse food and service. My two extremely small complaints are that the bowl containing the gochujang paste for the fried wings is rather small and makes it difficult to dip the wings, and that there was not enough sauce for the cold pork. The interior can also get quite loud despite the vaulted ceilings. I am already recommending my friends to also come here. read more

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Food 5/5 - left me thinking about the hearty warm flavors weeks afterwards! Service 5/5 - very attentive staff; displayed all the food very well Ambiance 5/5: dimlit area; very beautiful modern interior; romantic atmosphere Favorite dishes from the night: complimentary poached egg on beef bone broth: high quality egg & decadent broth flavor. Mind blowing bite. uni dolsat- this grew on me, the rice was soaked in beef bone broth, you can taste it. scallop - not as expected but very refreshing read more

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I've been here twice in the last month! First off, the restaurant is located in a beautiful high ceiling building. I was in awe as I walked in. The ambience was a combination of traditional and contemporary; which was also perfectly executed in their dishes. We came with a big group and was able to order almost every dish on the menu. My favorites were yukhoe and the uni sotbap. The mushroom sotbap was surprisingly just as good to me (not a huge uni fan). The bossam and pyongyang cold noodles were just ok. The star of the show was the black tea negroni cocktail. This was hands down the best cocktail I've had in .. maybe my entire life. I'm not even a negroni girlie, but this drink, try it. Service was amazing both times. The staff is super attentive and friendly. Moono is the perfect nice-but-not-too-fancy dinner spot for drinks and food! read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

(Overall: D) - Overall, I felt that the seafood dishes at Moono skewed the review toward the negative side as there were just some jarring notes that cannot be overlooked. While the menu was interesting, I felt like it did not do a good job of elevating classic Korean dishes with a more luxurious take that made sense and the only thing that was really elevated was the price point. Also, it is worth noting that the atmosphere is quite nice as it looks almost like you're dining in a church-like vibes; however, the seating area for two are walled off and quite unpleasant. (Kimchi/Welcome Appetizer: A) - This kimchi is non traditional but I liked the evident freshness of it that the leaves are able to maintain structure. The garlic chives also add a pleasant contrast to the cabbage. The welcome appetizer was also quite nice as it was like a jelly in a cooling broth that was quite bright and refreshing to get you excited about the rest of the meal to come. That being said, this was the only dish I thoroughly enjoyed. (Galbi: B) - This Galbi stew was a very nicely flavored dish that is on the sweeter side with incredibly tender beef and some sides that pair well without being overpowering. The only thing I feel that could be improved is the presentation to make this an elevated dish, but otherwise is great. (Buckwheat Ice Cream: A) - The buckwheat added a pleasant earthy flavor that was quite pleasant to balance the sweetness of the salted caramel. I feel like this delicate dish worked as every ingredient was kept simple and restraint. (Scallops: F) - While this scallop dish is not poor quality, I personally felt that the flavor pairing was a bit off as it was almost like a pickling liquid to enhance the taste of cucumber, in which it overpowered the delicate scallop rather than help enhance the flavors. Further, I felt that the presentation, although elegant by shape were all light colored and missing some vibrancy. (Uni Sotbap: F) - While the dish initially looks great and would've tasted great too, unfortunately the dish was destroyed by mixing the uni in with the rice. I wanted to try how this dish is normally served and unfortunately mixing the uni into the rice resulted in the rest of the beautifully seasoned rice overpowering that delicate sea urchin. Because of this, it is almost impossible to taste the sea urchin, and $60 is an outrageous price to pay for some seasoned rice that feels like an incomplete dish. -- Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: -1 D Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

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Food here was delicious and the ambience was great. I got the kimchi mandu and pyongyang cold noodle. The service here was excellent as well. We got the female server with a short bob (my apologies I forgot to ask her name). She was accommodating and friendly. read more

Moono - Kimchi Mandi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious and gorgeous new spot by Hand Hospitality! With a menu crafted by the mastermind behind Jua, this restaurant outdoes itself and provides a much better selection than its predecessor. I loved the scallops, pancakes and beef tartar which were all quickly scarfed down. I would personally skip: - hotpot which was underwhelming - galbi jjim which was good but on par with cho dang gol and other spots - pyongyang cold noodles which were relatively flavorless Overall an amazing spot nonetheless and will def be back to try other dishes! read more

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Food was delicious but not as complex as I was hoping. Compared to other 'high end' Korean food in Manhattan it was good but not great. The interior is nice and spacious. Service was really good and each dish was explained to us before serving. They got us with the bottled still water trick though read more

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Had an amazing dinner at Moono on a Sunday! We made reservations for dinner beforehand and I've been looking forward to trying out the restaurant. The interior is super nice and perfect for a nicer date night. The staff are nice and professional, offering great recommendations and answering any questions you may have. Not only was the service great, the food tasted delicious as well. My favourite dish was the Hoe Muchim!! It was so refreshing with a slightly nutty flavor from the soy bean powder. The salmon was fresh and wasn't fishy at all. Definitely recommend if you like something spicy and refreshing! The fried chicken was good as expected - perfect crunchy shell and juicy meat. I really liked the rice in the mushroom sotbap. The rice was perfectly cooked to a chewy texture and overall just nicely flavored. It was my first time trying Pyongyang cold noodles so I didn't expect the flavor to be more savory than tangy, but really liked it with the fresh kimchi. We also got to try the Ohmija Spritz and Chamoe-Hame Ha cocktails (not pictured). They tasted amazing!! If you like fruity cocktails that don't taste like alcohol, these are must tries! Ended off our meal with the buckwheat ice cream. The sesame oil was definitely an interesting flavor but overall nice way to finish our meal. read more

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Tucked away almost invisibly from the street, this spot will take your breath away the moment you step inside. The decor is absolutely stunning--housed in the former Grolier Club, a private society for bibliophiles and graphic arts lovers in NYC, it's a dream for anyone who appreciates beautiful spaces. Unfortunately, the food doesn't quite live up to the setting. Most of the dishes were underwhelming, with the grilled branzino being one rare standout. The amuse-bouche was also impressive and gave me hope. As a huge uni fan, I was thrilled to see a gorgeous uni rice dish arrive at our table--only for the server to take it away almost immediately to "mix it for us." It felt like a crime against uni. The freshness, the texture--all lost. Also, for the price point, I expected my own set of side dishes, not to share them with my dining partner. For a tasting menu, that felt off. Go for the decor--it's genuinely worth seeing--but temper your expectations when it comes to the food. read more

4.5 stars. Beautiful spot. I walked past it at first. Great service. Food: Salmon - delicious Beef tartare - delicious Hot pot - good; beef was a bit over cooked Kimchi - delicious with the apple Uni Rice - very good Mushroom and foie gras rice - delicious Galbi Jim - delicious with the sauce Buckwheat dessert - very good Other dessert - good read more

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Moono is a restaurant with a beautiful large, open space. There is a cozy front bar to the left when you walk in, stairs that lead to an upstairs dining area, and straight ahead to the main dining area. We ordered: *Yukhoe (beef tartare, Asian pear, egg yolk - $28) - quality meat, flavor was nice but I have enjoyed this preparation more at other places *Hoe muchim + kim (salmon, gochujang, soy bean powder with seaweed - $24) - first few bites were good, gochujang sauce started overpowering the dish halfway through but the raw salmon itself was enjoyable *Galbi jjim (marinated prime beef, shishito peppers, and mushrooms - $45) - tender, juicy, slight caramelization on the braised beef - must get! *Pyongyang cold noodle ($20) - can taste that the beef bone broth is the star but it lacked flavor (I believe this is the style of this region's cold noodle, so to each their own, it's good in its own way) Service was fantastic. Menu was described by the server as soon as we sat down. Water glasses were always refilled and plates taken away as soon as we were done. Would I come back? Maybe. The galbi is a star on its own so if you come here, don't skip this. Most, if not all, the dishes are on the smaller side of portions and they're pricey. The menu items are different from what I usually see in Korean restaurants so that's a plus. Is that enough? Possibly. I'll let you be the judge. read more

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My favorite part of my visit here was the ambience of the restaurant. I think the food they served aligned well with the lowly lit environment and made to be elegant. I think it's great for a romantic dinner if you are looking for a nice place. This place is also the sister restaurant to Michelin star restaurant Jua! Do expect to spend a little more here. This is more of a 3.5/5 stars for me than a 3, but it seems I can only select whole amounts. Hoe Munchim + Kim: This was my favorite dish of the night. I really enjoyed the different flavors and freshness of the salmon. The also give you seaweed on the side and it pairs quite well with this. Beef Brisket Jeongol: This hotpot was a steep $50 and to be honest, I'm unsure if this was worth it to me although I will say I really enjoyed the tenderness of the meat and the presentation of the dish. It was all very creative. I think that for one person however, it would not be enough which is why I think these types of dishes are great to be shared. I also had hoped for a more punch to the flavor of the broth. Mix some soup into the rice and it is quite tasty. Pyongyang Cold Noodle: Unfortunately, these seemed a bit bland to me but I think that this type of noodle perhaps just taste that way. I really liked the texture of the noodles and the brisket included but I think I would have liked more flavorful noodles. It was my first time having a cold noodle and I think it might just be something for me to try more of before I can give a better opinion on it. All in all, the service and the atmosphere of the restaurant was great and I would consider returning to try their seasonal items! I hope to come back and explore more flavors and update my review. read more

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Moono ended up being such a style over substance place which was majorly disappointing. Kimchi was fresh kimchi but it was a little too fresh so the flavors didn't rlly have a chance to marinate and the cabbage was too crunchy. Free onsen egg thing was meh. It was a little too eggy but the broth was good. Scallop dish was very refreshing and the flavors melded well together - cucumber, Korean pear, scallop. However, there was barely any scallop in there and it had this weird jelly thing that created an odd texture juxtaposition that I didn't like. The mushroom sotbap somehow lacked an umami mushroom flavor and just felt buttery. Cold noodles were fine but nothing to write home about. My favorite part of the meal was the ice cream. Both flavors were good and unique. This would be the only thing I'd come back for, and even then I wouldn't really crave this. Sad to say that despite a cute interior the food was subpar. Heard the drinks are good but we didn't try any. read more

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Modern Korean restaurant with a beautiful interior and exquisite food. You will be able to enjoy the ambiance and actually be able to have a conversation as this place is quiet compared to other Korean restaurants in the city. 1. Uni Sot Bap (sot bap = rice claypot) - 7/5 I've tried so many uni rice dishes in the city, and this would be the best I've ever had. Personally I enjoyed more than uni rice from Atoboy. Server mixes the rice for you when served. 2. Galbi Jjim - 6/5 Meat was soft and tender. I'm not a big fan of Galbi, but they were so good. It comes with mini pieces of rice cakes. Even if you've never had Korean food, you will love this! 3. Mung Bean Pa-Jeon (pancake) - 6/5 I was surprised that they had this on the menu as many restaurants do not have mung bean pancakes (usually seafood or kimchi pancakes) If you want to order an appetizer, I strongly recommend getting this. Crispy outside but chewy inside. 4. Dried-Aged Branzino - 5/5 This was recommended by our server. No effort needed to remove fish bones! Fish is pretty big and sauce that comes with has a great kick to it. I found it decent/ok and my husband loved it. 5. Hoe Muchin - 6/5 It comes in a Korean earthenware pot and portion was generous. Spicy red sauce paired well with kim (dried seaweed). Be aware because this is spicy! 6. Yukhoe (beef tartar) - 5/5 Tasted good, but I would suggest getting Hoe Mu Chim over this dish if you can tolerable spiciness. *Recommended for all sizes of groups (couple, friends, family). maybe suitable for special occasions than casual! *This place is really popular, so ensure you make a reservation. *All parties must arrive to be seated. *Desserts are OK, not too special. read more

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Came to Moono for a Friday Dinner. My party of two ordered the Beef Tartare, Bossam, and Uni Sobt, which is a rice dish. We also tried both of the desserts, ordered a club clover, and a grapefruit cocktail. The food was alright, it was good, but not amazing. I thought the sesame oil was a bit overpowering in the beef tartare, the bossam felt more like a side dish, and the uni flavor was lost under heavily seasoned rice. This was definitely a pricey meal and I probably wouldn't come back. The space is really nice and grand, but the vibe was very confusing to me. You expect a fine dining experience, but they rush you through the meal, like they want to get you in and out as quickly as possible. It feels like the restaurant is trying to make it a high class and exclusive, the reservation system was limited, but there were plenty of seats inside. The ambiance is very high class, but the actual experience and the diners are very casual. For the price point of this meal, I probably could have gone to a solid tasting menu and had a better experience read more

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We were visiting from LA and looking for a decent Korean restaurant in New York, and decided to try Moono. We ordered the Eobok Jaengban (Beef hot pot), Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold noodles), and the Mushroom Hot Stone Pot Rice. The hot pot was okay, nothing too special, but when the stone pot rice came out, we were surprised to find the rice undercooked. At first, we thought it might just be an al dente style, but as we continued eating, the rice was so hard that it was actually inedible. We asked the server if this was how it was supposed to be, and they just said it's meant to be al dente and mentioned they'd let the kitchen know--nothing more. It honestly made me wonder whether the chef even understands what real Korean food is supposed to be. We couldn't finish the rice at all. The overall service and taste didn't come close to being worth what we paid--barely even 10% of the value. Very disappointing experience. read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

i lowk think it's super overrated. the dishes are good but not that the price point. interior is very nice read more

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