Shrimp and soup n BBQ is great, I love it. Service is good. Environment is quiet and chill. read more

Nari - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We Stumbled Across NARI by Accident and It Became the Best Meal of Our NYC Trip. Here Is Why You Need to Go. Sometimes the best dining experiences are the ones you never planned. Our family of four, including our 8-year-old son and 18-year-old daughter, has been staying at the Warwick Hotel next door and happened to walk past NARI on our way out one evening. Something about it pulled us in, and we are so glad it did. What followed was the most memorable and satisfying meal of our entire trip to New York City, and given that we also dined at several other well-known Midtown restaurants this week, that is not a statement we make lightly. Let us be clear about what NARI is, because this matters: this is not a Korean BBQ restaurant. If that is what you are looking for, Koreatown on 32nd Street will serve you well. What NARI offers is refined, authentic Korean cuisine executed with exceptional skill, creativity, and genuine respect for the ingredients. There is nothing gimmicky or performative here. Every dish we ordered was thoughtfully composed, impeccably seasoned, and delivered with a level of care that is increasingly rare at this price point in Midtown Manhattan. We started with the Beef Tartare ($25) and it was an immediate showstopper. We genuinely did not expect our children to touch it, but both our 8-year-old and our 18-year-old tried it and were instantly converted. They wanted to order a second one. For a dish like beef tartare to captivate an 8-year-old at the dinner table, the kitchen is clearly doing something right. Our son, who has always loved Asian food and is a devoted fan of Japanese chicken karaage, ordered the KFC, or Korean Fried Chicken ($18), and he was over the moon about it from the first bite to the last. It was crispy, deeply flavorful, and perfectly portioned for a child who takes his fried chicken very seriously. My daughter and I each ordered our own Braised Short Rib ($47 each), and every penny of that price was earned without question. The meat was falling off the bone, braised to perfection in a sauce that was deep, complex, and beautifully balanced without ever feeling heavy or overwrought. The ginkgo nuts served alongside were a genuine revelation: delicate, slightly chewy, and an inspired pairing with the richness of the beef. My wife ordered the Diamond Cut Pork Belly ($33) and loved every single bite. The preparation was masterful, yielding a dish that managed to be simultaneously indulgent and precise, which is a difficult balance to strike. My wife and I had 3 glasses of Hibiki Japanese Whiskey ($22 each). Yes, it is Japanese rather than Korean, but it was a stellar choice and paired beautifully with the meal. Midway through the evening, one of the glasses was accidentally spilled. Without being asked, without any hesitation, our server brought a fresh glass on the house. He absolutely did not have to do that, and that single spontaneous gesture of genuine hospitality told us everything we needed to know about the culture of this restaurant. Service throughout the evening was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and gracious in a way that felt entirely natural rather than rehearsed. Our total for four people, including three alcoholic beverages and a complete meal, came to approximately $300 with tip. For Midtown Manhattan that is about average, but for the caliber of what NARI consistently delivers it represents outstanding value. We will absolutely return on our next visit to New York City, and we would recommend this restaurant without hesitation or reservation to anyone seeking a truly authentic and elevated Korean dining experience. Do yourself a favor and walk through that door. read more

Delicious elevated Korean food while maintaining traditional aspects of dishes. Clean flavor profiles that leave you satisfied and happy. Went for lunch with a colleague and am so glad we picked this spot to try in the area! Price point is not cheap but still affordable for a lunch set, and I was actually full by the end! $36 for the uni ikura bibimbap and $32 for the king salmon set. Lunch sets come with banchan, seaweed soup that is excellently flavored, and a black sesame dressed salad. Would love to try other dishes! Great quality fish and vegetables too. I'm so happy they had the Hokkaido Uni because they thought they sold out-- ended up lucking out because they got a new shipment an hour prior! read more

Nari - King salmon lunch set - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We were in the city for a matinee and wanted to grab Asian food in Midtown. Nari came up on Google, and the overall reviews seemed positive, so we decided to give it a try. The hostess was very welcoming and polite, and sat us upstairs. The space itself had a mix of modern and traditional décor, and the layout felt comfortable. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. Our server was not friendly nor welcoming. She appeared noticeably more cheerful and engaged with another table that spoke Korean, but with us she was expressionless and unhelpful. When we asked for recommendations, she offered very little input. "Everything is good," was her recommendation. She also said she would come back to take our drink orders, but never did. We didn't see her again until our food arrived, at that point we had to remind her about the drinks. Our water glasses were refilled only ONCE during the entire meal, and she never checked in on us. The service was genuinely appalling, and even now, as I write this, it still leaves a bad impression. As for the food, we ordered the king salmon sashimi, spicy pork, and two "staff favorites": the crispy shrimp with lemon sauce and the marinated LA galbi. Unfortunately, we only enjoyed the salmon sashimi (which was fresh and had no fishy smell), and the spicy pork (cooked to perfection, with just a little bit of kick. Good for people who can only eat a little spicy). The so-called staff favorites were actually TERRIBLE. The crispy shrimp with lemon sauce should be renamed to Crispy shrimp lemon soup. The dish was completely SUBMERGED in sauce, which overwhelmed everything else. I'm not sure why this is a staff favorite...it felt more appropriate for a kds' menu. For two grown adults, it tasted immature. The marinated LA galbi was equally disappointing. It tasted like standard Korean short ribs, with nothing memorable about the marinade at all. There was nothing special or distinctive....jst very plain and unremarkable. Overall, I wouldn't have bothered with this review if they were a mid-priced restaurant. This place is NOT cheap. Our total bill (+ tips) was almost $200...for LUNCH! It's just sad, because I wanted it to be good...I wanted this to be a "nice korean restaurant in midtown" but it just wasn't even close. Unfortunately, this is a skip for me. read more

A total gem on 54th Street. This Korean restaurant serves traditional comfort food in an elevated fashion, every dish was a pleasant surprise both in execution and flavors. As the website says, combining tradition with a modern touch. They do it so perfectly. The dining room was warm and soothing on the eyes. The servers were very polite and attentive. Each dish was presented with a smile and they helped to move things around as the table filled up. They were even prompt to remove plates that were finished. They did so with efficiency and never interrupted our meal. For starters, I had to order the uni and ikura shot. It's one of my go-to dishes so if I see it on the menu, I just have to get it. And thankfully so, this was delicious - served in an elegant glass. I savored every bite. I also ordered the Pollack rolled omelette - mayo and katsu sauce drizzled on top. It was a pretty dish. Next, I ordered the Korean fried chicken, which is boneless and so juicy. The batter was light and very flavorful. I saw King Salmon sashimi on the menu and as suspected, even the presentation was beautiful. All of these apperizers were star dishes on their own. I recommend all of them! For entrees, we ordered the bulgogi cream perilla udon. So creamy and so many flavors. I enjoyed it very much. For protein, I ordered the bulgogi mushroom hotpot. The broth was very comforting to eat on a cool evening. There was a lot of ingredients - bulgogi, a variety of seasonal mushrooms and it was served with rice. Yes, I ordered way too much food for two people but it was a fantastic dinner service. Leftovers were neatly packaged. And you finish the meal, the restaurant was so sweet and generous in offering us their strawberry persimmon dessert. It was a gorgeous presentation and totally memorable. The persimmon was like a sweet paste baked into a soft shell and the fresh strawberries really complimented the dish. Well balanced in sweetness and again, not heavy. There were just so many delectable selections on the menu, I frankly wanted to try it all! Since it was my first time here and a special occasion at that, it was quite a dining experience. And I'll say it now, I am looking forward to a return visit soon. A very memorable meal. read more

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4.5. Higher end still authentic korean restaurant! I've dined in and ordered for delivery. My wife is korean and loved the bimbimbap. Very flavorful and fresh ingredients (though not in hot stone pot). I got the galbi and the meat is very high quality and marinade is perfect. Got the korean fried chicken (free item on uber eats), meat was very tender and not dry, felt more like a chicken karage from japanese restaurants though (nothing wrong with that). The seafood pancake is top notch although small portions. Though this place is priced for midtown it is worth the price. read more

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The start of my meal was not very pleasant as there was only a "wait to be seated" sign and no staff at the receiving desk at the entrance to acknowledge me. I had to call the restaurant from the entrance for someone to step out to seat us. It was about a 6 min wait despite us having reserved and there being empty tables. The restaurant may have little control over this, but there were flies flying around throughout the meal which was annoying. The waiter was friendly, said he learned Korean from having lived in Seoul for a while and was overall attentive. The food was alright but it is pricey. I did find many of the dishes a lot sweeter than normal, even for Korean food. I might go back to try the more experimental fusion options like the cream udon. A lot of the meat dishes came with roasted Brussels sprouts which was interesting. The portions are on the smaller side, especially the bossam which tasted authentic but only 10 pieces 36 dollars. read more

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I think Nari is a relatively new place in NYC, but they struck me as an impressive upscale Korean restaurant. Pretty inside. Service was fine, sometimes took a bit for someone to check on us. Got stone pot bibimbap with bulgogi on the side, and a truffle mushroom sotbap. It came with some little banchan, rice, and seaweed. The desserts were amazing, and what I will remember the most about this restaurant. - Marigold tea - very nice, smooth, light. - Sweet Potato Crème Brulee - Caramelized Korean sweet potato with vanilla ice cream (also had some small biscoff cookie pieces) - Fresh Truffle Vanilla Ice Cream - Fresh Summer Truffle, Truffle Honey, Grana Padano Cheese (insanely good combo, not something I would have thought of) It's a bit on the pricey side, but I think worth it for a special occasion. read more

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The food and drinks here were delicious! The spicy pork ssam dish had some really nice spice to it, which I definitely appreciated. Really nice interior and vibe, and the staff were all very friendly. Would not hesitate to come back here. read more

Nari makes amazing Korean food without having to trek all the way to K Town. It's slightly upscale, with plate in the $30-$40 range, but it's worth it. Service is impeccable. Vibe downstairs is more fancy than upstairs. Come for lunch, which has lovely bento box like presentation and slightly cheaper pricing. At night come for cocktails! read more

Had a really good experience here having a late birthday dinner with friends. Instead of a birthday cake, I took an Uni & Ikura Shot ($18). Might have to start doing this more often. Some of the other highlights included the Marinated Galbi ($45), Korean Seafood Pancake ($25), and Diamond Cut Pork Belly ($33). They also offer $15 glasses of wine from six different options. read more

Great service and ambiance, but food underwhelming. It seemed overpriced for what it was because portions were small and none of the dishes really stood out flavor-wise. I feel like the up-charge is for the attentive service, calm seating area, and presentation of the dishes. What we ordered for dinner: - Eel sotbop: This was just okay. The unagi and rice were cooked well, but it seemed very basic. I think there could've been a little more sauce for the rice to balance out the unagi to rice ratio. There seemed to be a lot of bland rice leftover. The seaweed and wasabi on the side didn't add much. - Roe omelette roll: This was also just okay. Nothing special. It looked better than it tasted. All the ingredients just seemed not cohesive with one another. Each component was good individually (the flakey bits on the top of the omelette, the omelette itself, the roe on the inside, the sauce on the plate), but they didn't feel like they came together in an outstanding way. There was also no texture, which I feel like the crunchy bits on the top should've brought more of, but they disappeared in the mushiness of the omelette. Couldn't taste anything from the roe filling. - Crispy shrimp and lemon cream: This probably was my favorite dish of the night, but it was still nothing special. The shrimp was very juicy and tender. - KFC: Maybe the least exciting dish of the night. It wasn't bad, and I liked the pickled radish and sweet sauce it came with, but it was just average. - Bulgogi perilla cream udon: This was the most interesting flavor-wise, but unfortunately I just personally didn't like the cream as much. My family really enjoyed it though! The cream had like a hint of sweetness that reminded me of a sweet yogurt cream I'd eat on a dessert. Overall, food was average, and I probably wouldn't return, but the ambiance is very pleasant. Easy to have a conversation. read more

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Just happened to walk by and stopped for lunch. Very happy discovery from this Korean born Chinese chick. read more

Nari - bulgogi lunch set (front); spicy pork lunch set (back/pup) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Very nice Korean spot in midtown, near Central Park. Location is easy to miss from the street. Have gone a few times for lunch, when they have a lunch set for around ~$30. I've gotten the LA Galbi and their Pork Katsu sets so far, both were really great. Each set comes with a few banchan items, salad, and soup. read more

Nari - Bansang - LA Galbi (LA 양념갈비) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped by Nari for an early dinner on a Friday night and was immediately seated. The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere and refined service, making it great for a post-work meal. Food-wise, I'd say for the cost it lands more at around a 3.5 The eel sotbap was good, but was crucially missing the nurungji I was hoping to get with it. At almost $40 I was a bit let down by it, but it'll the eel itself had great flavor. We also received complimentary pumpkin soup, which was a nice touch. read more

Nari - Eel Sotbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was so good. It's also beautiful and modern on the inside as well. I thought it was worth the price, as everything was tasty and fresh. We got the king salmon to share and each got a bibimbap, one being the hokkaido uni + ikura and the other being the beef tartare. They are closed from 2-5 and we got there at 1:30. There was only one other table apart from us so around then is when they are not as staffed and taking a break/preparing reopening later for dinner time. Will definitely come back and take other people here in the near future. read more

Nari - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Nari is not your typical upscale Korean restaurant. The restaurant is quite intimate in size. The music they play is not a modern Kpop music. The food is prepared in a western modern cuisine style....meaning deep flavor with small portions. Banchan is very minimal but tasty. We had spicy black cod, squid and pork grill, uni bapsot and tasty but way overpriced Nari salad. Our first reaction was...where is the rice? It turns out that we have to order the rice separately. It would have been nice if the server would have asked whether we would like rice when we ordered. As any Korean food consumers would know.. it is a bit difficult to consume sauce heavy dish like spicy black cod without a bowl of rice. Additional cost of rice is fine but we shouldn't have to wait 5 mins for a bowl of rice to come out to the table...meaning the spicy cod was sitting on the table for that 5 mins of delay. This is not a restaurant for the OG Korean food consumers...the portion and the minimalist presentation would be upsetting : ). But if you are used to the upscale western cuisine, Nari should be a pleasant surprise. Even my father in law in his it's enjoyed his food. 5 star for the food 3.5 for the service. read more

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Very nice Korean spot in Midtown with a relatively simple and clean menu. The lunch deal is great, though there was only one waiter who was doing all he could to handle the multiple occupied tables. Would go back for sure. read more

Wowwie I haven't done one of these in a WHILE! Came here for team dinner and tbh, if this wasn't part of the company budget, you definitely want to be careful and selective with what you order. As another fine dining and pricey Korean option in NYC, it's facing tough competition. That being said, there were a few dishes that are definitely immaculate and some that can be passable. Beef tartare with Uni? Gas. So fucking gas I forgot to took a picture, ate into it, and said fuck it this deserves a picture of my messy plate. Sensational cold texture and bite, the meat flavor shines through, and the uni is a jam of creaminess. Japchae - truffle Japchae actually, decent if that's your thing. The truffle is not subtle and very nice but I'm just not a big Japchae guy. Good but not the best Japchae I've had. Dumplings and fried chicken: passable. Lowkey like a refined Costco frozen dumpling or fast food chicken nugget. Good sure but like, passable especially given the cost. The beef plate - it's nice but won't measure up to the good kbbq spots in the city. Still, worthwhile if you're craving it. Uni Sotbap - was expecting this to blow my mind but was a bit disappointed especially given the hefty tag. I think I should have gotten the wagyu sotbap instead. Solid overall, Nari has a lot of items that still look very appealing and eager to try but do take my list with a grain of salt as I've yet to taste their other dishes. Somewhere like a low 8/10 for the price point, but given that it's NYC, it's a good night out. read more

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What a cute spot! Happy I found this place while walking by in midtown. I went in on a weekday and it was pretty empty (it was in between lunch and dinner awkward time). Got seated in the back and enjoyed my meal in nice ambience. The food was great. I got the salmon sashimi and eel dot bap as my main. I thought the salmon was kind of fishy on its own but the sauce helped. I think it can be pricey for the average person, but I enjoyed it and the portion is fair. Overall 8.5/10. I'd say it's a great date spot. read more

Nari - Bansang - Eel () - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I went to this newly opened nice Korean place a few days ago on Election Day. The inside is nice and they have a fancy but well prepared lunch special. The downstairs was empty and a man who was working there said that the upstairs was open. There was another couple there or two and eventually another group came up as well and it was pretty quiet inside. The male server I had was friendly giving extra utensils and being attentive. They gave some barley tea/boricha to drink which was refilled throughout the meal which was a friendly touch. The lunch menu here primarily features bangsang/반상; a Korean word that I'm not familiar with which I'm presuming means a set menu with rice. All the dishes on there come with a variety of banchan/side dishes as well as rice which is either white rice or purple multigrain rice and of course I ordered the latter as I like it a lot more. As the prices are pretty high starting at minimum for $23 for silken tofu stew/sundubu, I decided to order something which I haven't had in ages listed on the menu as Ginseng Chicken Soup which is also known as Samgyetang/삼계탕 which was $28 and listed as a whole young chicken slow-cooked with an array of aromatic herbs stuffed with chapssal sticky rice creating a nourishing soothing broth. The chicken had a light broth with a few red dates/jujube in there and it was nice to have the soup/tang with the purple rice to add some texture and flavor. They gave me a scissor to get into the chicken easier along with a separate bowl for the bones which was nice. The sticky rice inside had a bit of an herbal bitterness from the ginseng and was tasty was the chicken itself was on the lighter side but that was expected for this dish. If you want a warming soup when it actually feels like winter, I would recommend it. There were a total of 5 banchan on the side and I'm not sure if they give refills. The largest plate and my probable favorite was an excellent version of firm tofu in gochujang with the little bit of spice in that helped with the lightness of the chicken. Next best easily was something that was a bit unique which was a black sesame flavored lotus root. I've had braised lotus root before but the nuttiness here was a nice touch. The cucumber kimchi was a bit less pickled and less spicy than usual which was fine while the regular kimchi again was firmer and less spicy which was OK (I prefer a stronger ferment for kimchi.) I'm not sure what the last banchan was but I think it was some type of root with a fun texture and a very mild flavor. I'm unsure exactly what my rating for this place is. It's a bit pricey but the food quality was excellent and at least partially worth the price tag. As they are new, I'll stick with a 5 but if they had let's say a hundred reviews or something already and they were around a low 4, I likely would be giving them the same rating. read more

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Food was delicious, muah muah so good Prices were a bit high but it's NYC. Their workers are more starving than we are and need the money read more

Ordered: Bansang Lunch Special - Marinated Short Rib (~$34): with multigrain rice, daily soup, house salad, and 5 banchans Aya's take: Nari is a new, upscale Korean restaurant in Midtown. It's tucked away and easy to miss as it's not on a main street but you won't want to miss this! Although I had ordered it to go, the manager let me sit in and eat it which was great so I can have it while it's super fresh. I will say their to-go packaging is perfect so it will definitely hold well either way! For the price, you might think it's a bit much for lunch but you're getting high-quality food and this is definitely the best Korean-style "lunch box" I've ever had in the city. The Marinated Short Rib aka LA Galbi was sweet and savory; mostly tender but definitely had quite a few chewy bites. The banchan was pretty good with my favorites being the kimchi and the marinated egg. I also like that they give seaweed wraps on the side! The atmosphere is well-worth dining in but if you're not able to, definitely try their lunch special option served from 11am-3pm. Check them out! read more

Nari - Bansang Lunch Special - Marinated Short Rib (~$34) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

They charged my credit card the incorrect amount and when I called to get it resolved they didn't help. Subpar service and inattentive staff. read more

Great selection of Korean dishes - loved the silken tofu soup with brisket - we also enjoyed the Asian desssets - the persimmons and the crème brûlée yams read more

Nari had a nice ambiance and I liked the interior of the restaurant. I tried the Tartare, Galbi Sotbap, and Bulgogi - out of the three, I liked the tartare dish the most. The other two dishes were good but not amazing. The Bulgogi dish was quite a bit messy and the sauce/broth was dripping out of the pot, all over the table and floor. The staff was nice but it felt disorganized. read more

Nari - Galbi Sotbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I am so glad I came here for lunch today. Amazing staff, service and the food, oh my God the food was absolutely phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and try this spot out on your lunch break, date or business meeting. You won't be disappointed. I am coming back every chance I get. read more

I've beet to NARI with my friend for early dinner. We had kale salad, beef tartare for appetizers. The tartare was very fresh and savory. After that we had grilled scallop and marinated beef rice. The scallop was perfect temperature and fresh. On the other hand, the marinade beef rice had a combination of delicious flavors. There were good looking staff looking after us. I felt like a princess. The food served in that restaurant appeals to my palate. Aside the food, the atmosphere of the place is worth a visit. read more

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Relatively new Korean restaurant in midtown west. Elegant and luxurious atmosphere. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Portion sizes were small compared to the prices, and food was overall decent. We started with fried chicken which we wish wasn't renders, rather wings and yellow tail which was a bit fishy. The duck and short rib were the best dishes. read more

This restaurant is a gem in the middle of Midtown. The ambience is a serene oasis. The food is delicious and incredibly favorfull. The staff and service are top-notch. We had lunch in their downstairs dining room because they're upstairs dining room was full, so word is spreading... I will definitely be back. read more

Nari - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Nari was the perfect spot to go with a group of friends, if you want a classy, clean, and high end ambiance this is the place. The entrance alone was so beautiful and completely transported you to a serene setting. The food was flavorful and filling, and the lunch comes with plenty of sides plus the daily soup which went really well with the rice. Every side was a different flavor and my favorite was definitely the kimchi and the egg. We also took so many photos for our socials, not to mention had wonderful service. We also were able to try many cocktails and each had its' own unique color and taste. My favorite was definitely the melon flavor with the melona popsicle inside. I will definitely be returning with my friends or a date! read more

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One of the best K restaurants in the US. Cozy atmosphere with amazing choice of music. Can compare to Michelin restaurant. The waitress and waiter are professional and very kind with warm smiles. Food are delicious. I had the eel rice bowl. Everything is perfect. read more

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"Food is soooo good. The serves are always very nice they have very good service. Never had a miss on their menu. Definitely recommend. Also the location is perfect front of Moma museum. I was very happy with my friends at Nari!!!! read more

Nari - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was incredible. The service was friendly and professional. Its a find and some of the best Korean food I've had.

A superb place for a date or a celebration. The food was exceptional. A very fresh take on traditional Korean food. The ambiance is very high end and the service is super attentive. I highly recommend the tea service. read more

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Food, ambiance, service, were all mediocre in my opinion. There were only 1 server per floor and was very hard to get any attention. Food was good, but banchan(side dish) was micro size and not even enough for 1 person, and we were a party of 9 people. Server was too busy to ask for a refil. read more

Elegant Korean restaurant that has a pretty layout and BYOB but with rather pricey dishes compared to the portions/taste and a relatively quite seating area that come together for a mid experience. $30 a dish. 3.25/5 stars as a dinner spot. read more

Outstanding lunch menu excellent service. Original Korean food. Give it a try and you'll enjoy it.

We had 4days visit in New York City, accidentally found this place close to the hotel had great meal the day we arrived and it was so good we returned the day we left entrees and side dishes were delicious. We'll come back to eat again on our next trip. read more

You wouldn't know it from the exterior, but this restaurant was so beautiful and clean inside. The waiter was so, so sweet and the food was delicious! read more