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    Oiji Mi

    4.5 (434 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndKorean, Bars
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Sea Bass
    Ted K.

    What an amazing time I had here. Cool modern vibe. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. Had lovely conversations with our neighboring tables. My favorites among the 5 courses would for the first course the beef tartare. Second course Striped Jack. Third course Jook. Fourth course Galbi. Fifth Chapssal Donuts. That being said everything was delicious. Definitely a top 5 meal this year.

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    Catherine W.

    First fine dining experience for me and my parents and to our surprise we enjoyed it so much, from the beginning to the moment we left the restaurant. There's a 5 course Prix-Fixe menu at the main dining room ($155 per person). And there are a few options to choose from for each course. There were a few of us so we could try everything! Everything we tried were perfect, some more outstanding than the others. Our favorite were Gyeran-Jjim, scallop, lobster ramyun and galbi! We loved how we could taste all the ingredients. Our palates were not overwhelmed by gravies and sauces but the freshness in each ingredient. Portions may seem small but we left satisfied not stuffed. Service was ok. Our server was good. Sometimes we felt rushed when they came to collect the plates to prepare for the next course. We had a big group so we were sitting at a more private area but some tables can be quite close to each other. Also it was very dark inside and the prints on the menu were very small so we had a hard time reading the menu. No reception in there but they got wifi. These were very minor we still enjoyed our dinner so much that we were still talking about the meal a couple of days later!

    Pete L.

    First time dining at Oiji Mi and overall I came away impressed. The five-course prix fixe is $155, and I added the $65 non-alcoholic pairing. The food is modern Korean with a lot of fine-dining and international influences, and I thought the meal was strongest when those influences complemented rather than obscured the Korean foundation. The meal started with three small bites: beef tartare, spotted prawn, and gyeran-jjim. The gyeran-jjim with peas was pleasantly mild and subtly sweet. The peas had a nice bite, although I would have preferred them slightly more tender, and the little anchovies added a great salty crunch against the soft custard-like texture. The beef tartare was also good, particularly because of the contrast between the soft beef and crisp wrapper. My favorite of the three was the spotted prawn. It had a pleasant floral aroma and a wonderfully chewy, almost bouncy texture. These were paired with Villbrygg Skog 03 from Norway, which was mild and refreshing. It was restrained enough not to overwhelm three very different bites. For the appetizer, I chose the striped jack hwe with Granny Smith apple, yuzu kosho, and finger lime. This was one of the stronger dishes of the night. There was a little heat, but it was pleasantly spicy, and I loved the contrast between the tender fish and crunchy vegetables underneath. The sauce was particularly good. It had a surprisingly beefy, sweet, salty, and umami-rich quality that reminded me of a really good marinade. The verjus spritz pairing added some welcome acidity and freshness. Next was the chili lobster ramyun with sesame, garlic, and cucumber. The cold noodles were excellent, chewy and properly al dente. The lobster was seasoned with chili and had a pleasant amount of heat. Once mixed together with the sauce, the dish became rich, savory, and hearty despite being served cold. The Prima Pavé Rosé Brut pairing worked nicely here, with the bubbles, acidity, and fruit helping balance the richness and spice. For the entrée, I chose the galbi with barley, peach kimchi, and vichyssoise. The galbi itself was excellent and cooked perfectly. The vichyssoise was light and pleasant while adding some richness to the beef. This was also the most challenging dish for me conceptually. I wasn't a big fan of the barley, which had a fairly al dente texture. With galbi, I found myself wishing it had simply been served with rice. The accompaniments included the fruit kimchi and what seemed like a potato and leek preparation. Between Korean galbi, barley, French vichyssoise, fruit kimchi, and the Chinese tea pairing, I felt a little culturally lost. All the individual components were well executed, but I wasn't completely sure where the identity of the dish was centered. I also would have liked more acidity and a stronger fermented kimchi flavor to cut through the richness. The galbi was paired with lapsang souchong tea from Fujian, China. I found the tea slightly bitter and mildly medicinal on the palate, so it wasn't my favorite drink of the evening. Aromatically, however, it was fantastic. It had an intense smoky, woody fragrance that paired extremely well with the galbi. I understood exactly what the pairing was trying to accomplish even if I didn't particularly enjoy the tea on its own. The final course, the chapssal donuts, was easily the most memorable dish of the night. The warm sweet-rice donuts were wonderfully chewy, and the cold crème fraîche ice cream provided a great temperature and texture contrast. The crunchy nutty crumble was the perfect finishing touch. Every bite had something warm, cold, chewy, creamy, and crunchy going on. The housemade kombucha pairing was also my favorite pairing of the evening. The dessert itself didn't have much fruitiness, and the kombucha supplied exactly that missing dimension along with some acidity. Together they tasted more complete than either component did separately. The non-alcoholic pairing was definitely worth trying. I appreciated that they didn't simply serve five variations of juice. The progression went from mild and refreshing, to acidic, fruity and sparkling, smoky and aromatic, and finally fermented and fruity. Some pairings were more successful than others, but each clearly had a purpose. Overall, Oiji Mi was a very good experience. The cooking was consistently precise, and I especially liked how much attention was paid to texture throughout the meal. There were crunchy elements against soft ones, chewy noodles and rice dough, creamy sauces, and thoughtful temperature contrasts. The fusion worked best for me when the Korean identity remained clear, as with the chapssal donuts. The galbi was less convincing conceptually, even though the beef itself was delicious. Highlights for me were the spotted prawn, striped jack hwe, chili lobster ramyun, and especially the chapssal donuts. I would happily come back to see how the menu evolves. 4.5/5

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    Jane L.

    My husband and I have wanted to try Oiji Mi since it first opened and finally had the opportunity to experience it for the first time last night. We treated my mother, who is visiting from South Korea, and it was such an impressive experience overall. My mother referred to it as once in a lifetime and was blown away by how creative and innovative the dishes were while still remaining true to Korean roots. The star dishes for me were the lobster ramyun and the galbi, but everything was incredibly delicious and so beautifully presented. We ordered the caviar doughnut add-on, which was really decadent and tasty. The service was outstanding on every level, and the space itself is stunning. Very sleek and modern but with really pretty accents (such as their light fixtures and the screens along the bar). I also loved the open kitchen where you could witness everything happening behind the scenes. I definitely hope to return to sample another seasonal menu and would also love to try their sister restaurant, Bom.

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    Amy C.

    My favorite michelin experience thus far! I went with my bf for my birthday and had an amazing experience. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. It was dimly lit in there but stunning. For it being a prix fixe menu, I enjoyed being able to choose what item I wanted from the 2nd-4th course. My bf & I chose a few different things so we could try more dishes and everything was PERFECT. Every item was an absolute hit, my favorite was the oiji mi bowl, definitely worth the added upgrade. They did not hold back on the uni and the rice was perfectly cooked underneath. The drinks were delicious as well, coming from a girl who does not like alcohol, the gnx punch was DELICIOUS. so smooth. I loved my strawberry & rhubarb soda, tangy and refreshing. I highly recommend Oiji Mi and would definitely dine again!

    Mike S.

    Really good experience overall. Service was excellent. Food was superb. I've been to Jungsik before and I think Oiji Mi isn't far behind. There is a lot of creativity in the food and seasoning while keeping many authentic Korean flavors. We got pretty full after the tasting menu. All the food was really good but I thought bingsu here was outstanding. The restaurant was very high ended and pretty. I liked it a lot.

    Mandy T.

    I went with my boyfriend for a birthday/anniversary celebration and the service was so great from start to finish. The interior is gorgeous - it's modern with a hint of traditional Korean influences with the ceiling beams. Our standouts for the night were the scallops and the galbi. The brown butter sauce with the scallops was divine and the mashed potatoes with the galbi cut down on any fattiness. My boyfriend also got the wine pairing and all of the wines were very good (this is coming from someone who doesn't like wine at all!). Since we were celebrating 2 events, they were very kind to bring out 2 plates of lemon earl grey cupcakes.

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    Tanya K.

    Our first time at Oiji Mi and we will definitely be back! We went to celebrate a birthday and tried their tasting menu. Everything was fantastic - from flavors, to ambiance, to service. And the best dish for us was the second course, striped jack (hwe). It was so refreshing, light, but still packed a punch in terms of flavor.

    Julie D.

    Some meals are meant to happen. I was meant to dine here. Let me tell you why. Despite being in town for basically a month, I only had one free weekend to myself. I decided to have a Michelin tasting for dinner both days. This was dinner 1 which was Saturday night. Dinner service had just started when I got there. There were more than usual people at the entrance because of this. Lots of staff were milling about. I ended up being seated adjacent to the kitchen. While I didn't have a view of the food prep happening, I did see when the staff were carrying out the dishes to serve the diners. It was lovely seeing all the comings and goings of the whole staff. Ok, so how the tasting works is that you get 5 courses. You have 3 options for courses 2-5. Course 1 is a trio of small bites as the amuse bouche. I got the scallop for course 2 then the lobster ramyun for course 3. Course 4 was the sea bass and closed with the best dessert. Every course was fantastic. Amazing food. Course 3 was my favorite. That ramyun was perfect. It had the right amount of spice. The service was perfection. Someone cleared the table after every course and changed the cutlery. My glass was always full of water. The end of my meal is when everything changed. I had just legitimately devoured every course. I remember seeing corn in the dessert I chose, but didn't recall how it was being served. It ended up being cheesecake with corn on top. I fully stopped and put my spoon down after the first bite. There's a Filipino dessert called maja blanca. Growing up, my mom would make it all the time. My mom passed on exactly a year ago. That cheesecake tasted 99.9% like my mom's maja blanca. I started to cry. I put my spoon down because I was trying to process what was happening. Took another bite, cried some more. The waterworks wouldn't stop. I kept telling myself to get my shit together. It took me forever to finish because I cried literally after every bite. I want to thank my server whom locked what was happening. She rushed over with a fresh napkin without me even asking for one. She didn't pry, just dropped it off then breezed away. I walked out feeling full and thankful. Thank you for an amazing meal.

    Selena Y.

    Wonderful, elevated Korean dinner experience. I came for a celebratory meal and thought the tasting menu was the perfect way to try a little bit of everything. My favorites were the savory chappsal donut bite, striped jack "hwe" appetizer, and galbi entree. Surprisingly I also really enjoyed the lobster ramyun, which was simple yet so flavorful. I don't often dine at Michelin star restaurants, so my review might be biased, but we truly had a lovely time here. The staff members were especially friendly and attentive. We had a few allergies and all the substitutions were thoughtfully prepared. FYI though, I do believe non-vegetarians (being able to eat the meat and seafood) would probably have a slightly better/tastier experience here. Overall, we loved our meal!

    Dessert
    Aanchal K.

    Food, service and ambiance were all great. I love the grandeur of the restaurant with the bar separated from the main dining area, and a good view of the kitchen which was white and clean with a homely feel. $150 per person tasting menu is fair for a Michelin, so I'm glad we got to try it. They have some cool supplements and upcharges for certain things like the oiji bowl with uni and shrimp. I think the flavors were great, and we didn't have one bad dish. The only reason I give this four stars and not five is because it's likely not a restaurant I'd go back to in NYC. The arsonist was a great drink The donuts, galbi and scallop were 10/10 also!

    Jackie L.

    Absolutely loved this place! We went for a birthday dinner and everything was so good! It is a set dinner, so you get whatever the chef has in store for everyone. We did add on the oiji bowl and it was so beautiful and delicious. The flavors were so good together. We also really enjoyed the truffle scallop dish that evening. The flavors were all so cohesive together and the pacing was great. Service was great as well. The staff paid great attention to our needs and made sure our glasses were always full. Beautiful and amazing experience for a special dinner!

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    Jen E.

    Came for a birthday dinner on a Friday night and it was great! $150 before tax and tip pp for the tasting menu and you will def leave full. The scallops were slightly overcooked but otherwise everything else was delicious. The purree potato with the galbi was probably one of the best mashed potato I ever ate haha. Service was great, always checking in to see how we were doing. Very cute intimate spot for date night or celebration without being overly stuffy.

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