Great location with lots of seating. Wanted to check this place out after hearing about it during my reservation at Atomix. We made reservations for a Sunday brunch and was basically able to have the whole place to ourselves due to the FIFA events going on in Rockefeller. The restaurant was upscale and modern and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered a summer salad and also got the cucumber salad by mistake, they were both refreshing. The summer salad had sesame dressing, which was very good and the cucumber salad had seaweed in a chili oil dressing, which was very good as well. For our main course, we ordered the kimchi fried chicken to share. I got the lobster and sweet potato curry and my husband got the skirt Steak. We both really enjoyed our meal and drinks. We were too full to order a dessert, but will definitely be coming back to try those out. read more

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I feel like this place really wants to position itself as a high-end spot, but unfortunately, it falls flat when it comes to the waitstaff. I asked my server if the bar could make a cocktail with egg white--a request I make at almost every restaurant because I really enjoy that style of cocktail. Unfortunately for NARO, this completely befuddled the two servers helping me. I didn't receive my drink until I was nearly finished with my meal. They eventually told me they didn't have egg white and suggested I try a drink with foam instead. I gave it a shot. What arrived had a few bubbles floating on top, but calling it foam would be generous. I'd describe it as the illusion of foam, the memory of foam, but there was no actual foam to speak of. IMO, if you're positioning yourself as an upscale bar or restaurant, not being able to execute something as basic as an egg-white cocktail is disappointing. read more

Went for Restaurant Week and overall had a really nice experience. Just know what you're signing up for location-wise - it's right in Rockefeller Center, where the skating rink is, so expect plenty of tourists and crowds. That said, the outdoor seating is lovely and makes for a great spot to people-watch. The food leans very fine dining in both presentation and execution. Everything that came out looked beautiful. Service was warm and attentive, though not quite fine dining polished - iykyk. Still, it was genuinely great service. We started with the beef tartare, which was interesting because it came in strips. I've never seen tartare served that way before, always a first! The amberjack was fresh and delicate, though I wish the mustard had packed a bit more punch. The standout of the meal was easily the cod. It was flavorful, flaky, and incredibly fresh, pairing perfectly with the mushrooms. In hindsight, I wish we'd ordered two of those instead of getting the beef patty with rice. Speaking of that dish, the beef patty with rice was decent, but the ratio felt off. There was way too much rice for the amount of beef -- you really needed another patty to balance it out. Dessert was classic fine dining with multiple thoughtful components. I especially loved the chocolate mousse with the infused cream, and the Hokkaido ice cream paired with puffed rice was excellent. Surprisingly, my favorite detail might have been the candied kumquats. I don't even like kumquats, but these completely won me over -- I'm stealing that idea. The peach sorbet parfait wasn't really my thing, but my husband absolutely loved it, and it was just as pretty as everything else. Overall, NARO has talented chefs putting out beautiful, well-executed food. While the service isn't quite at the ultra-luxury fine dining level, it's still excellent. If you're okay navigating the Rockefeller Center crowds, it's definitely worth checking out, especially if the cod is on the menu. read more

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We saw that this spot had a restaurant week menu for lunch so thought it'd be a great opportunity to try it out. We arrived a bit early and the gentleman in front was super friendly about it and brought us to our table. Our main waitress was also very friendly. There were a few points where I found myself waiting for things like water and food but all in all would say service is good. We order the three course menu for lunch. Among the three, I enjoyed the first course and the second one more so. I actually thought the dessert was the best. Cute spot in Rockefeller center. Worth a try especially even more so during restaurant week. read more

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I came here for restaurant week lunch, and it was a good experience. Their restaurant week menu was very sincere with many great options. Appetizer and main course were great. Dessert was okay. It was a bit unusual for Asian restaurants to put so much cinnamon in desserts. Service was excellent. Overall a great experience. read more

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I had dinner at NARO last Saturday and had a good meal overall. I had an earlier reservation at 6pm since I had a play at 8 later that evening, and they weren't very busy and could certainly have taken walk-ins. Since it was a solo meal, I took a seat at the bar. NARO is a Korean restaurant that highlights traditional Korean cuisine with seasonal ingredients. It's located in the heart of Rockefeller Center, so it was very convenient for dinner before a play at some of the theaters uptown of Times Square. I had their NARO soy-marinated salmon with kohlrabi noodles and cured salmon roe (one of their signature dishes), their pork dumplings (with napa cabbage, chives, and tofu), and chestnut sorbet for dessert. I really enjoyed the dumplings and the sorbet. The salmon course wasn't my favorite, and I'd probably start with a different raw dish in the future. Being a solo diner that evening, there was a lot on the menu I couldn't try, and their menu is large enough that I'd love to go back and try more from their menu next time (oysters with dongchimi mignonette, a wagyu and smoked trout roe rice bowl, a grilled lobster dish with sweet potato curry...). They also offer a five-course tasting menu for $110 (dinner only) and a 2- or 3-course lunch prix-fixe menu. They have a great beverage program. I had glass of wine (a skin contact from the Czech Republic) and an N/A cocktail. Both were great. I was also able to try a small taste of a cocktail the bartender had made for someone else when he had a little left in the shaker. So they have a great wine list and lots of cocktails, including N/A cocktails and cocktails made with soju. Beyond that, they have sake, draft beers and lots of sool options (sool is the Korean term of alcohol). Sitting at the bar was part of why I enjoyed my meal at NARO so much. The service was great - a friendly bartender and servers who brought food by. I will say that this was a very fast meal (maybe because they weren't very busy), and I sat and enjoyed my N/A cocktail because I had too much time before my play. It ended up being very relaxing, but it was a fast meal! Overall, it was a restaurant I'd be happy to try again. read more

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Wow! What can I say!!! My husband and I went to Naro's for lunch during restaurant week and we were totally bowled over by the food . I had the amberjack for starter and the flavor of the dish was out of this world delish. The black cod entre was equally melt-in-your-mouth superb. When we went there the next day for dinner ( yes it was that good!) , James the maitre d recognized us from the day before. He brought over amuse bouche dumplings on the house, and complimentary sorbet desserts. Dinner was equally excellent. The beef tenderloin, in a flavorful puree, was cooked perfectly, and went well with the truffled rice. All in all, a terrific dining experience. We'll be back whenever we visit NYC. A shout out to James. Yay! read more

At this price point, I should be throwing out 5 stars but I left more disappointed than anything. I went at dinner time yet there were only 2 other parties there. Pretty soon it was just my table. Really unfortunate spot and ambiance. Waitress was extremely patient and thorough though. My favorite order is the Lobster Curry. The creamy base creates an indulgent, comforting main meal. Everything else is kind of a miss. The potato pancake tastes undercooked/semi-raw. The beef tartare feels overly chewy. The braised rib is lacking depth and richness. The beef in the Naro bowl was tough as well. I'm a really big dessert person, and both dessert dishes are extremely poor. Not fresh whatsoever, certainly refrigerated and old. I couldn't even take a full bite of the cake after feeling how coarse the bread is. read more

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Had a wonderful time at Naro restaurant for the three course restaurant week offering. We ordered a few extra items to try as I saw other reviews mention that portion sizes were a bit small. I actually found that to be not too bad, as we were all stuffed after the extra dishes. All of the items were shared, so I luckily got to try a good portion the Naro's menu. Every item had some level of merit, but my favorites were the soy marinated salmon, the tenderloin, and the fried egg plant. The salmon especially had a luscious texture along with a pleasing soy taste, and I could have eaten another bowl of it easily! Service was also great at the restaurant, although we were an early lunch table so they were not yet busy. The restaurant was quite packed as we were leaving. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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... read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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!! read more

NARO - Oyster mushroom rice bowl - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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My first time here, although I've known about it for awhile. It's the 2nd restaurant that the team from highly regarded (and Michelin-starred) Atomix opened. It's on the rink level of Rockefeller Center. They've always had a dinner tasting menu, now they also have a prix-fixe lunch option. They used to have a separate menu for the rink-adjacent patio, but no longer seem to occupy that space. The prix-fixe lunch (the also have an a la carte menu) was 2 courses for $39 or 3 for $48. I chose the 2-course app+ entree, with the NARO soy-marinated salmon and the galbi beef patty rice bowl. The salmon is one of their specialties and came with kohlrabi noodles and salmon roe. Very good. The beef patty was basically a hamburger patty served over rice, good but unexceptional. I was in a hurry so couldn't try more. I'd like to do their dinner tasting menu someday read more

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Delicious modern Korean food with good service in a quiet spot by Rockefeller rink! This place is the sister restaurant to Atomix/Atoboy, so I had pretty high expectations. Came here with my sister to try their 3 course prefixe (plus the supplement course) and this is everything we ate: Mung Bean Muk: delicious and refreshing! I love mung bean jelly. The flavor was familiar but elevated. Potato Jeon: crispy and tasty, but honestly pretty forgettable. Scallop: raw scallop with persimmon- delicious and the scallops were so sweet- my favorite course! Octopus Juk: this was good too, the octopus was really tender. Dry-Aged Duck: a delicious cut of duck from Long Island. I think I prefer the duck at atoboy though. The rice on the side was super flavorful and helpful for cutting through the fattiness of the duck Black Bass: gorgeous presentation, taste was okay. Creme Brûlée: so beautiful! Had parsnips and persimmons and tasted like fall. Persimmon Pavlova: also so gorgeous! I love all the persimmons on top. I also got the Earl Grey Cha Cha drink- which was honestly fine, more lemony than earl grey flavor. Service was attentive, you could tell they really were trying. Unfortunately they mixed up a couple of my sister and I's courses, and also forgot some of the descriptions. The location is also interesting, it's right by the rink, so very loud and noisy outside, but super quiet inside. I think this place is fairly new though, so I'd be willing to give them another try. read more

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A friend joined my previous firm so I decided to take him out to dinner on behalf of the firm. Then, it turns out I am leaving the firm (long due). So the dinner turned into a welcome and good bye dinner. This place is a Korean fusion like moment and it is in Rockefeller Center. The drinks took a while to hit and the food were just okay. I am not too offended because the service was good and I was expensing it, but I personally would not want to spend my own dime. One thing I noticed is that this place has events that they invite certain folks. However, it books up very quickly so if you'd like to attend, check your emails or sign up for their newsletter or emails. I heard it is quite an experience. read more

NARO is a solid 3.5--I've come here twice or thrice for lunch on the weekend. I actually appreciate NARO's modern twist on the bibimbap and ability to merge traditional Korean elements with "American" flavor profiles for certain dishes (king crab dish). With the exception of the desserts, everything has a clean ending--something I absolutely. Unfortunately, nothing really stood out to me despite the "clean" endings. Dessert, on the other hand, has been a consistent miss from my perspective. Twisted donut was undercooked and the gogoomah bingsoo is atrociously too sweet. As a Korean American myself, I was hoping for an experience more noteworthy. Definitely a satisfying meal for lunch, but I can't see myself paying a hefty price for dinner. Then, again, aren't most NYC restaurants overhyped anyway? read more

Back to try Naro again for a la carte and still great quality food different from traditional Korean cuisine. Really enjoyed the octopus, soft shell crab, bimbimbap, and the desserts. Service was much better than when we came; still some improvement could happen like the table cleaning and dish clearing. Felt like the table was dirty most of the time without plate changes. Otherwise, our server was excellent and social. read more

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I attended a work event hosted at Naro. We were in a private room so I cannot really say what the atmosphere is like. What I can say though was that all the workers were kind and service was attentive. The food was really good and a milder, more western twist to Korean food. I had a soybean paste glazed black cod dish that was great and the rice that came with it was like a wild rice with mushrooms and mayo that was actually very nice. I would definitely go again in my own capacity to try their menu. read more

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3.5 stars Naro, located in the basement of Rockefeller Center, has potential as a fine dining spot, but its touristy location takes away from the experience. We stopped by for drinks and a light bite, and while it was decent, it didn't quite meet fine dining expectations. The outdoor area connected to the station is nice, but it feels more casual than upscale. Our drinks were a mixed bag. The first round was strong and not very decorative, but the bartender made us another round that was less potent and beautifully presented, which was a nice touch. We tried the beef tartare. It tasted more like a raw beef salad than the traditional dish I expected--not bad, but not impressive either. The steamed egg with black garlic, however, was a highlight. It was unique and flavorful, and I'd recommend it. Overall, Naro has some interesting dishes and a pleasant atmosphere, but it feels like it's still figuring out its identity as a fine dining restaurant. If you're in the area and want a casual bite and drink, it's worth a visit, but don't expect a top-tier culinary experience. read more

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Located centrally at Rockefeller Center, I loved the atmosphere of Naro. The interior design is very sleek and modern. I actually had dinner before so wanted to swing by for a quick bite and to check out the spot. I ordered the following: - Wagyu Beef Tartare - Korean Twisted Donut - King Crab with supplemental caviar The wagyu beef tartare was very savory, but the texture itself was stringy. The donut was tougher than expected. The king crab was the highlight. It tasted super well balanced. Honestly I couldn't really taste the extra caviar. I would not recommend topping off this particular dish with caviar since it has enough flavor. The service itself was great. I don't know if I would come back for the food though. read more

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Little bit of an overdue review as I cam for the extended restaurant week at the end of August. Nevertheless, I felt the need to share what a wonderful experience it was! Food- I'm always hesitant about what to expect in touristy places, particularly when it comes to fusion food. I was super pleasantly surprised. We basically tried quite a bit on the 3 course prix-fixe menu for $60/person. Beef Tartare was presented so beautifully and the pear and egg yolk was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. The Naro Soy-Marinated Salmon was perfectly marinated without becoming overpowering. I preferred the Black Cod over the Beef Tenderloin as it was so melt in my mouth but it was nice to share and get some surf and turf. All the mains were served with Mushroom Rice. I will say my hubby is a Fun guy but didn't like fungi and enjoyed this dish as it all paired nicely together. Finally, Dessert! The Korean Twisted Donut is the most photographable and light but I loved the flavors of the Bokbunja while the Jasmine was paler in comparison to the two. Service- they did a great job with timing the dishes and bringing them all out simultaneously with 2-3 servers for our table of 6. They could tell we were casually chatting and let us be at the end of the meal which was very much appreciated when I'm sure they could've easily and politely asked us to leave so they could wrap up and maybe go home early. The atmosphere- I watched a shorter Broadway show with an intermission and came for a 9pm reservation in a Thursday so the place was pretty empty to be fair. However, the decor was beautiful. Would definitely come back and try more dishes family style! read more

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Came here with a friend and don't really remember what we got, so I'm going off of photos. I got the haechi highball, a pork belly dish, smoked salmon bowl, fried chicken with mochi, beef tartare, and this jellyfish thing. Highball was okay and very spicy. Would try another drink next time. The smoked salmon bowl was solid! My friend also really enjoyed that jellyfish appetizer. The other dishes were underwhelming, though. The pork belly wasn't very tender, and it was on the bland side. The fried chicken didn't taste like much either. The texture was good, though. The tartare was decent, but it was also bland. read more

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Came here for restaurant week, giving it a 3/5. Some of the things that it did well were the ambiance and appetizers: it's a very nice space, gives a very elevated and fancy vibe that's perfect for date night. The appetizers were both delicious, we got the Soy Marinated Salmon and the King Crab -- flavors were good and innovative for both. Onto the things that didn't feel that great -- the service and the mains. The service was very strange, we felt like the server was basically hovering the entire meal and at one point he tried to take something that we weren't done with yet. The mains were both really underwhelming and weird. We got the Black Cod and it was so flavorless, it almost tasted like the sauce was watered down. The other main was the Tenderloin was well cooked but it had a really weird aftertaste. Overall, this felt like a fancy place without the high caliber food to back it. There's other better Fusion Korean places imo! read more

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We are excited to try the restaurant week dinner menu because it's the same restaurant team under Atomix! We love Atomix and I have high expectations of the food here. The food and service are very good. The waiters and waitress can all explained every ingredients of each dish. The restaurant decor is modern and neat. There's no dress code here. You can wear anything you want like flip flops and sport shorts here without any problems. Very tourist friendly. read more

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Great Korean food! I came with my sister for dinner for the 3-course prix-fixe. I ordered the Mung Bean Muk, Black Bass, and Persimmon Pavlova. We also added both of the supplemental courses-- the Scallops and the Octopus Kimchi Juk. My favorite dish was the Octopus Kimchi Juk followed closely by the Mung Bean Muk (which I wasn't expecting to like as much as I did). The octopus has a deep smoky flavor and the rice has a nice punch of acidity from the kimchi. The chewiness from the octopus, with the creamy juk, and the crisp brussels created the perfect amalgamation of textures. It's like a party in your mouth. I usually find that tofu (despite many restaurants' best efforts) is bland. However, the tofu in the Mung Bean Muk was anything but. The vegetables with the sauce were incredible. I don't think I've had a dish quite like it before. The bass was also tasty though I feel like frying the mu wasn't necessary. The beer battered parts quickly became mushy. The stuffing in the fish also felt off and I would've preferred the fish without it. I find most rice too plain, but their side bowls of rice were very flavorful and paired well with the mains. The pavlova was excellent though. Such an interesting combination of flavors. The persimmon and ginger help cut through the sweetness of the meringue. I tried some of my sister's dishes (Potato Jeon, Scallop addition, Dry Aged Duck, and Parsnip Crème Brûlée). They were all very good. I felt like the persimmons and the sauce overpowered the scallops. The duck was cooked well. Potato Jeon lacked the extra oomph I would expect from a restaurant like Naro. I love the presentation of the creme brulee and the textures of all the little side additions. The Earl Gray Cha Cha was good, though the lemon over powered any and all earl gray flavor. You can tell that they tried really hard with service. Everyone was very kind, welcoming, and helpful. They brush the crumbs away, refold your napkins, and guide you to the restrooms. However, I expected more from Naro. Perhaps I am being too picky, but they mixed up our dishes multiple times and stumbled in their descriptions. It doesn't actually bother me, but given it is NARO, everything should be top notch. I feel like the dish mix up shouldn't be happening at any prix-fixe dinner (especially when there are only 2 people at the table). I think I prefer Atoboy (their sister restaurant) slightly better. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would still highly recommend Naro! I will definitely be returning to try new menu items. read more

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We went in after Sunday noon mass from St. patricks- got there in perfect timing, servers and the manager were prompt and courteous, food came out in decent timely mannered, we ordered chicken wings, sandwich, 3xthree course meals to try different things, and I would say- yellow tail sashimi wins, all the deserts are amazing, chicken sandwich chicken breading was good and crunchy but the meat was undercooked -it can be scary when you eat undercooked chicken and your stomach doesnt have mercy-it was funny when I showed that to the manager(server was not around to tend others), she said i will check with the chef, i mean , just use visual, its pink and raw looking on the edge, not the center. I learned that breaded meat can be so raw from the edge when it looks perfectly fried as a deceptive breading lol Well i find some dishes were too rich and heavy tasting with certain sauces, but a half of them were awesome! Desserts are perfect. When you are at Rockefeller center, you should stop in to dine in! :) read more

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While the atmosphere is not appealing the food and service more than make up for that shortfall. If it weren't for the restaurant location and atmosphere, my rating would have been a 5. There were four of us and we ordered approximately 10 dishes. They are not large an are shareable. They have hot and cold dishes. Feel free to mix them up. The servers were prompt and ready to answer any questions. The drinks were great. We order two alcoholic and two nonalcoholic...both had great flavors. read more

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I went to NARO for a big celebratory dinner in the restaurant's elegant private dining room. I had no hand in planning or paying for this meal, but I like to believe I played my part well. I ate and drank everything that came near me and had an absolute blast. NARO is part of the renowned Atoboy/Atomix family, at the very top tier of contemporary Korean American restaurants. It's somewhere on the ice rink level of the Rockefeller Center, and I was glad I didn't have to find it on my own. I never actually saw the main dining room, but the private space was ideal for our party of about 20. Ellia and Junghyun did us the honor of hosting us themselves, and we had a really wonderful time. I had a couple cocktails in addition to the champagne and red wine that poured throughout the meal. I loved the Sanlim Martini, a savory drink with mushroom butter-infused gin, burdock-infused vermouth, Salers, mushroom jangajji, and shiitake tincture. Superb, with that cute little pickled mushroom garnish. The Earl Grey Cha Cha was another winner, boozy and balanced, with Scotch, mezcal, bergamot, lemon, vanilla, and yellow Chartreuse. I didn't get wine details, but I liked whatever we were drinking. The food was outstanding, both creative and delicious. I grew up eating Korean food and deeply enjoyed the house takes on Korean classics. We shared several family-style dishes in addition to three individually served courses that we ordered off a pre-set menu designed for our group. Dinner started with a spread of baby gem lettuce salad, NARO potato fritter, and kimchi-cheese chicken wings. The salad was light and fresh, with candied walnut and seaweed dressing, the fritter a crispy gamja jeon finished with Korean scallion salad, and an unexpected sprinkle of pistachio. The wings were gourmet KFC (Korean, not Kentucky), shatteringly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside, coated with bright orange kimchi cheese dust and served with pickled Korean radish. For my individual appetizer, I got the beef tartare with egg yolk, jalapeño, and Asian pear. A beautiful bowl of cold yukhwae. Next up, we had the octopus and kimchi rice porridge, the NARO bowl, and the braised short rib, all excellent and easy to share. The octopus and kimchi was the fancy restaurant version of nakji bokkeum, a spicy stir-fry where the octopus is always plentiful and chewy. NARO's featured carefully cooked, tender octopus with rice porridge, Brussels sprouts, and cured seaweed. The NARO bowl was the house interpretation of bibimbap, a gorgeous rice bowl with grilled wagyu short rib, pillowy cubes of egg, smoked trout roe, and pinecone ssamjang. Top contender for my favorite dish of the night. The galbi jjim was up there too, a unique version of the braised short rib my mother makes ever New Year. It was complex and untraditional with an almost European wine and beef stew heft, less soy sauce and more hearty richness. The ribs were braised until they slipped off the bone, and the vegetables--cherry tomatoes, shishito peppers, carrot, potato--soaked up that marvelous broth. I loved my personal entrée too, the black cod with doenjang sauce and hen-of-the-woods mushroom. The fish was silky and delicate, the mushrooms meaty and flavorful. They came with a side of lovely mushroom rice. For dessert, I had the kkwabaegi, a Korean twisted donut with banana custard and sesame nougatine. It was delightful, fluffy and satisfying, sweet but not too sweet in that nice Asian dessert kind of way. I don't quite know what the typical NARO dinner is like, but this was an amazing experience, and I'm grateful I got to enjoy it. I hope to come back on another trip to New York, and maybe one day visit Atomix. read more

Service, ambiance and food were all ABOVE AND BEYOND. 6/5 Every. Single. Item on the tasting menu was absolutely delicious. Below were the most memorable from the experience. Sweet Corn Bugak & Yellowtail - such a strong start to the meal. Flavorful and familiar yet elevated. This wow'd our table. Red Snapper - the crispy scales and the umami sauce made this an unbelievable dish. I was speechless! Cordiale - most unique and complex cocktail I've had. Delicious and would highly recommend. Special shoutout to Farrah, Jordan and Heather who made this experience go from great to phenomenal. Not only did they take their time explaining the dishes, but after asking, I learned so much about their passion for the art of Korean cuisine. Naro has been added to one of our top favorite restaurants in the world. My expectations have been raised. Thank you to the staff and kisses to the chef! read more

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Ok let me preface that the Only reason this restaurant is getting a 4 star from me is because of the dessert on the tasting menu. Our server Sofia/Sophia was a sweetheart. She is also a huge fan of going to different restaurants and exploring their tasting menu. And she asked me about what I thought for every single dish we had, I was so enthusiastic to share my experience with her and not holding back about what I thought for every dish we had. That being said let's get into the food! The beef tartar, was delicious. I typically don't go crazy for it but this really fit my taste palette. The beef was cut into noodle like strands, not too long, pieces of Korean pear served with the dish and the sauce was a soy based glaze giving it a very nice umami/savory flavor and to my surprise, I ate the whole dish (I typically don't finish beef tartar dishes). The fried soft shell crab was delicious. It had the sweet seafood crab flavor and a very nice crunch, served with some spicy mayo and something similar to guac. I appreciated how fresh tasting the crab was! Personal favorite: Octopus risotto really packs the kimchi punch in the risotto that I absolutely loved! The octopus was cooked to perfection, slightly Smokey. The crispy Brussel sprouts was a nice additional texture and flavor profile with the dish, it also had a smoky element to it that was slightly different from that of the octopus. The risotto was a perfect texture where you can feel the grains slowly melting in your mouth. Absolutely fantastic. Galbi jim was my friend's favorite, him being from Korean background said it's not much different from how his mother makes it. This dish came as the final course before the dessert and it was served with a bowl of rice topped with oyster mushrooms and what I think is Japanese mayo. This was a great way to finish the tasting menu, nobody likes leaving an expensive meal and having the need to actually grab fast food afterwards to fill up so we really appreciated the thought that was put into creating this tasting menu. Now... onto the dessert. It was not good, I want to leave it at that but I feel like it's my duty to describe to anyone that cares to read this. The blackberry dessert was served on a bed of soy sauce cream neither of them had much flavor, there were also small pieces of supposedly chocolate cake. The texture was not great, the chocolate bites were dry and tasted like a piece of granola protein bar with its dirt like texture. The blackberry ice cream did not pop in flavor either, it was quite a disappointment since we ordered it specifically off the menu since it was not apart of the tasting menu experience. The red bean and butter dessert, the name is over selling this dessert for what it currently is. Thin slices of white chocolate that does not melt as quickly as desired, 2 slices of what seems like tougher than sourdough bread and 2 layers of Asian style red bean paste served in a sandwich form alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The camera ate for this one, it looks great photographed but the texture, flavor, taste leaves A whole lot to be desired. I just cannot get myself to give this restaurant a 5 star for these 2 desserts. I'm willing to come back if the desserts get improved to reevaluate and give the full 5 stars :) because Sophia provided excellent service read more

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