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    NARO

    4.1 (134 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndKorean
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Justin W.

    Overall, a solid experience. I came here for a business lunch with a manager. The food was solid - it's a modern take on Korean/Asian cuisine. The service was fantastic and the ambiance is calm and good for conversations. The food was a solid 4/5, the crab was great, but my main entree, the beef patty (forget the name of the dish) wasn't as great as I hoped it would be.

    Joo Yeon Jessica H.

    Went for restaurant week 2026- i tried multiple different places for restaurant week but this place tops the list in terms of quality (usually quality goes down at other places during restaurant week), creative drinks, and pricing. recommend

    Cindy W.

    We were excited to try this place during Restaurant Week, but we left feeling hungry and disappointed instead. The portions were extremely small, and this is coming from someone that is petite with a small appetite. I had this thought as we were finishing our entree, should I splurge for an extra dish or take my losses and grab a burger from 7th Street Burger on my way home? The cocktails were amazing though! Maybe this is a good spot to enjoy a cocktail or two, but I would recommend satisfying your hunger elsewhere - maybe at the Genesis House...

    Red Bean & Butter
    Pamela L.

    This chic restaurant is inside Rockefeller Center, by the rink. When you make your reservation, make sure to specify where you want to sit. It was NYC Restaurant Week so we ordered from their $60 prix-fixe dinner menu on this particular evening. The stunning modern Korean food presentation matched the cool decor. It has an outer-space vibe. All the dishes were IG worthy. The portions are on the smaller side but each entree came with a bowl of mushroom rice. We came as a party of four so I got to try pretty much all the dishes. Here is what I chose: Appetizer - King Crab in a Pine Nut Dressing Entree - Black Cod with Hen-Of-The-Woods Mushrooms Dessert - Red Bean & Butter I could not get enough of the King Crab that came as some sort of cold soup. Absolutely divine. My sister and I loved the tender Black Cod, I thought it went well with the mushroom rice . My sister is not a fan of the mayo in the rice so she didn't quite enjoyed it as much. As for the desserts, I loved everyone else's except mine. The Red Bean and Butter didn't work for me. NARO, you need to rethink this one. Huge shoutout to Mateo!! He came by during each of the courses and asked how we enjoyed it, even our drinks. He had an upbeat attitude. When my BIL asked where the restroom was, Mateo actually walked with him to show him where it was. All the staff members we encountered were amazing as well. Thank you for making my 58th perfect, NARO!

    Sarah K.

    My boyfriend and I got a dinner reservation at Naro to celebrate my birthday. I was excited and this place delivered it. You can see the ice rink if you sit in the cocktail room. I was personally happy we booked in the main dining room because it was cozy. It is clean and the service was top notch even though it isn't a michelin star restaurant. They fix your napkins and escort you to the restroom. The restroom is in the cocktail room. We ordered Haechi highball, jeju blossom and prometheus' tipple, and it didn't disappoint. It was delicious! For food, we ordered the Naro soy marinated salmon and bluefin tuna as cold appetizers. I personally enjoyed the bluefin tuna more than the soy marinated salmon. We also ordered the Naro potato fritters as a hot appetizer, and this was amazing. It was a hash brown topped with a korean scallion salad, kimchee flavored. As main dishes we ordered the black cod and the naro bowl. My boyfriend loved the black cod, we both found it flavorful and the fish was perfectly cooked. I really enjoyed the naro bowl too but I wish it had more wagyu beef pieces. Last but not least we ordered bokbunja and red bean & butter. They brought a raisin tree berry ice cream with a candle lit since it was my birthday. It was a nice surprise! We both loved the bokbunja! The blackberry ice cream tasted really good with the whipped cream. The soy sauce chocolate cake cubes was a nice tasty surprise underneath the whipped cream. I will can't wait to come back for happy hour and try their fried chicken sandwich and beer along with other tasty dishes including desserts and cocktails.

    Winter Restaurant Week 2026 $60 Dinner- Naro Soy-Marinated Salmon- Kohlrabi noodles, cured salmon roe. Possibly a bit salty but very tasty
    Glenn C.

    Winter Restaurant Week Review 6/6- I was at this Korean spot a few days ago with one of my many groups for their restaurant week. The menu tends to be a bit expensive, so it being $60 for three courses at dinner makes sense. There is also a lunch option with two or three courses, though more of the options are supplements. The service was friendly and a bit more professional than at a typical restaurant, folding napkins and performing other tasks more akin to Michelin-starred restaurants, such as presenting all the dishes at once and otherwise. To drink, I thought of getting a cocktail but went with a glass of Hwaju 12 from Hana Makgeolli, a Brooklyn-based makgeolli company. The glass was $18 for 5oz and is listed as a 4-stage fermentation over 4 weeks, which is infused with hydrangea and chrysanthemum flowers. Along with the typical sour and sweet flavors of this traditional Korean beverage, there was an interesting and tasty floral component. My appetizer, along with the others, was the Naro Soy-Marinated Salmon with kohlrabi noodles and cured salmon roe, with the server recommending we mix the "noodles" on the bottom with the remaining ingredients. This is normally $25 alone, and I could see why, as there were many thick, high-quality pieces of raw salmon and plenty of ikura on top. This was perhaps a bit salty, but otherwise very tasty, and especially when mixed with the bit of crunch from the kohlrabi. My main dish was the Beef Tenderloin, served with black garlic and cauliflower. While not the biggest portion, the beef was extremely tender. There was a mix of two sauces on the plate, with the black garlic one presumably a bit sweet, while the other was on the more savory, slightly salty end, and they tasted better mixed together, just like with the appetizer. Along with the beef, I saved most of the sauce for the side dish everyone gets with their main: Mushroom Rice with handmade truffle oil. The rice was earthy from the many large pieces of roasted mushrooms on top, which had a nice chew, and there was something else for crunch. It was also thankfully not too perfumy from the truffle oil. Another person had the Black Cod with doenjang sauce and hen-of-the-woods mushrooms. She liked it a lot, particularly liking the sauce. One other person paid an extra $9 for the Grilled Lobster served with mussels and sweet potato curry. While not containing the most lobster, they loved the curry in particular. I tried a bit of it, and it had a bit of spice, a lot of umami, and was quite delicious. For dessert, I went with the Jasmine with yuja mousse, lemon confit, and jasmine ice cream. The dish was presented nicely with several pieces of meringue on top. The dish, as expected from the ingredients and name, was primarily floral and sour, being very much an Asian dessert due to its light sweetness. It was good, but my least favorite of what we ordered. Another person enjoyed the Red Bean and Butter with milk bread, candied walnuts, and buttermilk ice cream, which was presented similar to a slice of layer cake, and the remaining option was their take on Bokbunja, or black raspberry. This was an excellent meal for Restaurant Week. Would recommend.

    Soy-marinated Salmon
    Dain S.

    I found out about NARO through Atomix (they sent me an email about this new sister restaurant). Tried this place twice and my dining experience was absolutely fantastic! I came here for both lunch and dinner (restaurant week) and below dishes I've tried: 1. Soy Marinated Salmon (5/5) - excellent appetizer dish! Loved the thin crunchy Kohlarbi noddles. 2. Beef Tartar (4/5) - it tasted good, but didn't think it was special or unique. 3. Grilled Lobster (5/5) - creamy, this was different from typical curry I would have at Thai, Japanese, or Indian restaurant. It was mild but flavorful. Not too strong or spicy. 4. Beef Tenderloin (6/5) - my favorite dish at NARO! this will be the dish that everyone will love. Meat was so soft and tender. The creamy white sauce that came with it was yummy. 5. Galbi Beef Patty Bowl (4/5) - if you want a dish with beef, I would rather go with tenderloin. Tasted good, but wouldn't say it was shocking. 6. Korean Twisted Donut (3/5) - I was expecting the donut to be more chewy like freshly baked bread, but found it a bit hard to eat. 7. Jasmine (5/5) - I don't typically like the dessert with floral scent but this had a perfect balance. Really liked how refreshing it tasted. If you want to try something slightly different, I recommend this for dessert. 8. Bokbunja (4/5) - delicious! It has chocolate inside, but I liked how it wasn't extremely sweet like a normal chocolate cake would. But if you're debating between this and Jasmine, I prefer Jasmine. Service was excellent, and ambiance is modern, their drinks were not only aesthetically pleasing but also tasted amazing. This restaurant has an open space where people pass by, but it is pretty quiet and still feels private.

    Oyster mushroom rice bowl
    Sumi K.

    Korean fusion @ Manhattan, NY, located at Rockefeller center near the ice rink The restaurant is very modern and spacious with a bar. Tried the restaurant week lunch set menu for $42 per person, additional $7 for tuna bibimbap. Starter: Amberjack sashimi with yuza citrus dressing Beef tartar with pear Fried eggplant with tofu sauce Main: -Miso cod with oyster mushroom -bluefin tuna with sesame leaves bibimbap -oyster mushroom rice bowl Dessert: -Bokbunja with chocolate/whipped cream -Jasmine icecream with murang chips - red bean and butter bread with ice cream We enjoyed starter and main dishes but didn't like the taste of dessert too much. Our favorite was fried eggplant, miso cod and oyster rice bowl. My sister ordered white lotus tea for $20 but it wasn't properly brewed and the tea cup they used was very unappetizing. The service was very attentive and when we raised the issue with our tea, our server listen to us and provided our feedback to the manager. We are pleased to try out their dishes during the restaurant week!

    Oyster mushroom rice bowl
    Judy T.

    Restaurant Week 2-Course Lunch Menu $30 - - - - - - - - - Soy marinated salmon (+$6) [Rating: 4 / 5] Fatty sashimi with refreshing kohlrabi noodles & bursts of roe, simple but satisfying. King crab (+$7) [Rating: 4 / 5] Loved the contrast of textures - soft crab, chewy jellyfish salad, crisp yellow peppers, and nutty pine dressing. Tasty but portion feels too small for the upcharge. Black Cod [Rating: 4.25 / 5] Perfectly buttery and tender, literally oozing juice when cut into! The Korean sweet-savory red sauce brings a deep umami punch Oyster mushroom rice bowl [Rating: 4 / 5] Generously loaded with mushrooms in sweet soy sauce, plus crispy sunchoke chips for crunch! Only downside, couldn't detect any truffle at all... Grilled corn popsicle $14 [Rating: 4.5 / 5] Def get this if you love corn!! The ice cream & jam are rich in corn flavor, the shortbread cookie (tho a little stale) adds a nice crunch. Jasmine $15 [Rating: 3.75 / 5] Bright, tangy yuja mousse with lemon confit and airy meringue, refreshing yet balanced! But the jasmine ice cream got completely lost under the stronger flavors. - - - - - - - - - Overall Rating: 3.75/5 Will I be back? Maybe. Tasty food but pricey for small portions, and they didn't really wowed me. I'd gladly return for the corn popsicle tho!!

    JiHae L.

    Went to Naro on a Friday night and it was packed. It's right by the Rockefeller Plaza rink, a great spot for a night out. While described as Korean fusion, it felt more like American fine dining with Korean touches. We ordered from the Restaurant Week menu ($60 for three courses). Highlights were the beef tartare from the starters, the tenderloin and black cod from the mains (all with mushroom rice), and the jasmine dessert with yuja mousse and jasmine ice cream. Overall, some solid standouts, a beautiful setting, and worth checking out if you're in Midtown.

    Bokbunja
    Vincent X.

    This place is close to hitting it home for me. But dishes are missing in flavor or texture, and the small portions only exasperate the issues. Presentations were great across the board and the service was alright, but the area is underground and extremely noisy, so I wouldn't recommend this place for a romantic date night. The Strawberry Gongju was just meh. The only spectacular thing about it was the $24 price tag. The Kimchi-Cheese Chicken Wings had one of the best crunches that I've ever had, but that's about it. I don't remember the moisture level of the meat, but there was absolutely no flavor and non-existent seasoning. Where was the Kimchi-Cheese? Extremely disappointing, especially for $22. There also wasn't enough lemon. The NARO Soy-Marinated Salmon was just alright. It slightly better than Salmon nigiri dipped in soy sauce. The Beef Tartare was one of the best that I've ever had strictly in terms of flavor. It had a distinct sweetness and the egg yolk made it easier to eat. The pear was on the weaker side of the dish since it added just a small crunch. I wanted more texture for each bite, but the taste of the dish gets more than a passing grade. The Grilled Lobster was definitely a highlight. The lobster was tender, and the sauce is spectacularly creamy and rich in umami. The mushroom rice looked great, but somehow was bland. The Bokbunja is a pretty unique dessert. It has many textures: crunchy bits, smooth ice cream, and a solid cake on the bottom. The combination of the flavors is quite intense because each component of plate is sharp. I think the Jasmine Ice Cream is slightly better. It has similar textures to the Bokbunja, but with more crunchy bits and more complementary flavors. The Jasmine with Yuja and Lemon makes it a sweet and sour forward dessert (more on the sourness), but it's not too overwhelming, making it a pleasant to eat. Overall, I'm slightly disappointed with the aggregated satisfaction of the dishes. I'll consider coming back for their tasting menu since I only came here for their Restaurant Week special.

    Angela P.

    Another expensive spot participating in restaurant week! So you know I'm definitely going to go! My friends and I got to try a variety of dishes from their menu! We ordered: Appetizers: King Crab (Pine Nut Dressing, Jellyfish Salad, Yellow Peppers) - there were a lot of different textures going on, which i enjoyed. The crab had a soft texture and the jellyfish had a bit of a jelly, crunchish, chewy texture and there was a hint of mustard for the sauce. Definitely an interesting pairing. NARO Soy-Marinated Salmon (Kohlrabi Noodles, Cured Salmon Roe) Entrees: Black Cod (Doenjang Sauce, Hen-Of-The-Woods Mushrooms) - According to my friend, you definitely know the sauce is Korean influenced. Tenderloin (Black Garlic, Cauliflower) Grilled Lobster (with Mussels, Sweet Potato Curry) (+9) All main courses are served with a side of Mushroom Rice. Desserts: Bokbunja (Blackberry Ice Cream, Soy Sauce Chocolate Cake, Whipped Cream) - the presentation looked like an art piece. I didn't want to eat it! But my curiosity on what a soy sauce chocolate cake tastes like got the better of me. I didn't taste the soy sauce but it's perfect for dark chocolate lovers. You can definitely taste the dark chocolate. Jasmine (Yuja Mousse, Lemon Confit, Jasmine Ice Cream) I'm glad I got to eat at the restaurant. You can tell each dish was beautifully prepared and curated. The staff was super friendly and approachable, very easy to make small talk with. Would I go back probably not, given the usual price and although the food were all beautifully and carefully crafted ... Unfortunately none of them really stood out to me either. But I did enjoy my food and the ambiance. I think it's a spot worth checking out at least once! They are also featured on Michelin guide!

    Eel
    Vy T.

    We came for restaurant week and each got the 2 course for $30, which was a very good deal! The beef tartare was not sweet, which I really liked! It was lathered in egg yolk. The amberjack came with a sauce that reminded me of cleaning supplies? I wasn't a big fan. The fish itself was tasty and fresh. The black cod was also not sweet, the look of the glaze made me think it was sweet initially. It came with some mushrooms that were delicious. The black cod itself carried this and was going to be good anyways, so the sauce didn't stand out to me too much. The eel bowl had a layer of ginger in between the rice and the eel, which I wasn't a big fan. I felt the ginger overpowered everything, so I took it off. The rice and egg were unseasoned except with some soy glaze. I also felt this dish was going to be good either way because eel is good in general.

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    Hojokban does flavors incredibly well. We ordered the octopus tteokbokki, rose dakgalbi, and ramyun…read morefried rice - all were amazing! I've never had such tender octopus as we did in their tteokbokki - the flavor of the dish is unique with a Korean/Chinese fusion flavor. The rose dakgalbi is creamy and we loved the soft glass noodles. And you can't go wrong with ramyun and fried rice.

    Omg everything was delicious here. We actually came in when they had a special menu with crabs, and…read morewe got the soy-marinated ones! For this being the first time I'm trying raw-marinated crabs, it was actually pretty good. The only thing is that it was $50 for basically one crab split into four pieces Nonetheless, all of the dishes tasted super delicious. We got the hojok galbi, crispy chicken, octopus tteokbokki, and perilla oil noodles. Starting off with the galbi, omg.. it was so tender and flavorful. Definitely a must-try and favorite of the night. I love how they also included some kind of salad on the side. The octopus tteokbokki included some fried seaweed on top, which was a nice addition, but was a little bit too spicy for me (I have a low spice tolerance LOL), but would be perfect with some rice. The flavor of the honey chicken was amazing, and it was super crispy. However, I believe they did include some pumpkin seeds on top, which was an interesting addition. Service was amazing, and it had a pretty intimate atmosphere, which was in a dim setting. Amazing for a date night, or dinner with some friends!

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    Hojokban - Hojokban Tiger mascot!

    Hojokban Tiger mascot!

    Hojokban - SPICY TOFU GUKBAP

    SPICY TOFU GUKBAP

    Hojokban - Spicy Margarita

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    Five Senses - mmmm adding the cheese & egg to the Dol Pan Kimchi Bokum Bap

    Five Senses

    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    0.9 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Five senses has been around forever and is still a solid staple in k-town! Stopped by on a Friday…read moreevening around 8 and there was no line for two so we were seated quickly. They have a variety of the standard fare Korean options at reasonable prices. We tried the ddukbokki and bulgolgi dupbap which were both good. The portion sizes were on the bigger size and the ddukbokki were giant. I do wish the ddukbokki was a little less watery but overall tasted fine. The bulgolgi was pretty standard for what I'd expect. Overall a solid option in the area if you don't want to wait for a long queue outside of the other popular spots.

    I was honestly surprised by the ratings for this place... I came on a Friday night and it wasn't…read moretoo busy. First time here and it was a really solid experience. Seafood Pancake: Great pick. Crispy on the outside and packed with seafood inside. Beef Belly & Mala Cream Noodle Soup: Loved this one. Udon with tender beef and baby octopus... so good!!! Spicy Braised Pork Rib Stew: Rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The highlight for me was the raw marinated crab. I spotted it on the wall menu and immediately had to order it. It's rare to find in the city! And honestly, this was way better than BCD's. So flavorful. Only complaint... the banchan portions are small and not a lot of variety. Other than that, I really enjoyed my meal and I'd definitely recommend this spot.

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    Five Senses - L.A. Galbi (Beef short-ribs)

    L.A. Galbi (Beef short-ribs)

    Five Senses - Our favorite Iron Chef UK came by with her book "Korean Food Made Simple." Korean food should be comforting and simple!

    Our favorite Iron Chef UK came by with her book "Korean Food Made Simple." Korean food should be comforting and simple!

    Five Senses - Triple Fried Chicken (Banging!)

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    Triple Fried Chicken (Banging!)

    Jeong Yuk Jeom - Kimchi stew

    Jeong Yuk Jeom

    4.2(63 reviews)
    0.9 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    Experience was great. Service was great and attentive…read more I really liked how the chairs doubled as storage for our bags and jackets so that they would not absorb the smell of bbq. I went with my sister and my daughter. We ordered the beef combo for 2 and a seafood pancake. The portion was just right. The quality of the beef was pretty good and was cooked to perfection (I requested for medium-rare). My sister had her portion cooked to well done since she is currently pregnant and didnt want to risk having any problems (not everything ended up being well done though). I personally prefer the pancake from elsewhere but it was not bad. My picky daughter really liked it. The combo came with a steam egg and boy was that good. Our meal ended with a yummy ice cream for each of us. This meal however made a pretty big dent in my wallet. It was my fault for not checking the menu before heading in. I didnt want to walk any further with my toddler and my pregnant sister since it started raining outside.

    Good portion sizes for the 2-person shared BBQ lunch- be it Bulgolgi beef, stewed soup, or Banchan…read morewith 6 varieties of small dishes. Soup and Banchan both receive high marks for how good they taste. Also ordered a separate beef short rib lunch special, the rib was cooked to perfection and the sauce applied was very flavorful. Servers were friendly and mostly attentative, restaurant decors and cleanliness of interiors and bathrooms were quite good. Would come back again next time in the Herald Square area.

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    Jeong Yuk Jeom
    Jeong Yuk Jeom - Egg souffle

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    Jeong Yuk Jeom - Beef platter for 2 + 2 sides (egg & kimchi jiggae)

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    NARO - korean - Updated May 2026

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