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    ARIARI

    4.5 (421 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Fried crab
    Alison A.

    Would definitely recommend visiting! Everything was flavorful and the service was great. I especially loved the scallop set with uni and the fried crab

    Jessica S.

    I feel like i had the experience here ive had mnay times before in new york where i think everythings quite good in the moment and good qual but somethings like kind of off for some reason that doesnt make me want to come back.... Like objectively it was all yum but idk just something abt it..... maybe it was too salty? Anyway good but idk if ll come again SORRY It just didnt capture my fondness for whatever reason

    soft shell crab, fish stew
    Sharon L.

    Overall: 3/5 Food: 4/5 - We got the soft shell crab, dolsot al bap, and fish stew and everything was good but nothing that was that impressive, given the high expectation and praise this restaurant constantly gets. My sister and I both liked the albap the most and while that dish was unique, the fish stew tasted like any other fish stew one could get from a food court and did not have much fish/veggies. Value: 2/5 - The total was around $100 (including tip) for 3 dishes and I did not think the value was really there for the quality of the dishes or the experience. Service: Standard service - nothing to note. Overall, I had high expectations for this place due to the constant high praise, but I thought this place was pretty disappointing especially for the price. I don't think I would come back or recommend as the taste was pretty average for the pricepoint.

    Yum
    Christine L.

    If you're a scallop lover you'll love this spot! Ariari is a Korean seafood joint from Hand Hospitality with super fresh and delicious scallops in the form of their famous scallop gimbap plate. The raw dishes (tartare, seasonal hwe, and ofc scallops) are always fresh and delicious, and the fried soft shell crab is also a standout. The uni cream bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl also can't be missed! Service is always great, friendly and efficient staff. Space itself is lively but on the smaller side though so make a reservation if you can, they're basically full every single night!

    Scallop DIY Gimbap
    Mindy L.

    It's best to have a reservation for this place, especially for dinner time since it does get pretty busy and the space is small. I've been wanting to try the DIY Scallop Gimbap and it was pretty good, scallop was fresh and seaweed was crispy, but it wasn't crazy amazing to me. The pork and the seafood udon were also really good too, but since it is on the pricier side, I would only come once in a while!

    duck bulgogi
    Laura H.

    FINALLY GOT TO GO!!! all hits, no misses, and the portions were surprisingly massive. it was super seafood-forward, but everything tasted so fresh. this literally might be the best squid iv ever had. it was sooo soft and that richness and slight char from the butter really emphasized its freshness without over powering it. and also the mushrooms were surprisingly gas, we were fighting for the last pieces. the dolsot al bap was small in quantity but mighty in flavor. its soo rich and sea-forward with the uni cream and flying fish roe, but the bits of green pepper really cut through the richness and make it an addicting bite. only complaint is why did our uni cream look so deflated ,,, anyways. the duck bulgogi was a bit heavy on the sauce, but i still enjoyed it nonetheless. i like how everything is a classic with a twist, definitely makes the experience worth it in and of itself. however, their menu is quite limited, so i don't know how many times i'll be running this. once you get your foot in the door, the service is quite fast, but the only banchan they give you is fresh kimchi (but its refillable!!!)

    Fried soft shell crab
    Melinda C.

    If you get one dish here it should 10000% be the dolsot al bap. After the first bite, my friend and I both immediately said was one of the best dishes of any restaurant we've been to. Perfectly light combo of sea urchin cream & scorched rice. Unexpectedly delicious and packed with the perfect balance of flavors. Scallop diy gimbap was also very fresh and delicious (first time trying apple kimchi - so good). I had raw seafood for several consecutive meals before this so maybe that's why it didn't stand out as much lol but still yummy. Fried soft shell crab was good, but we definitely overordered for how full we already were, so looking back I would've skipped the crab and been perfectly satisfied.

    Oscar L.

    Amazing food here and would highly recommend. Everything was so good. Definitely need a reservation. Super cute interior.

    dolsot al-bap
    Hailey C.

    The food at Ariari was decent, but there wasn't anything really amazing. My favorite dish was the busan caesar salad. The crunchy rice was the best part. The fried-eel was also pretty good. The sauce was salty and spicy, so I found myself adding it to all the other dishes.

    Alisa J.

    Absolutely loved the food and service here. My friend and I have a multitude of allergies (shellfish and nuts) and the server and kitchen were very thorough and safe about it. There was only a limited number of dishes we could eat but they were delicious. The lotus salad was flavorful and very fresh. It may have been a bit overdressed but I loved it. The duck bulgogi was so delicious. Never had duck bulgogi and I think it's my new favorite bulgogi. It was cooked very well and was super flavorful. The ginger bingsoo was also super delicious and not too sweet. Would definitely recommend this Korean restaurant and even with the limited menu due to allergies I would definitely return. They do honor the 90 minutes dining reservation and did get kicked out because the next table was here. Not a huge deal but possibly could feel rushed.

    Crab Bbim-Myeon
    Kelly L.

    Made a reservation for Ariari at 5pm on Saturday. It's a bit of a small space, tables are close together, and filled up pretty quickly. The waiter came over quickly, and was thorough in explaining everything on the menu. We ordered: Yook-Hwe ($19) - beef tartare mixed with gochujang, blanched baby octopus, Korean pepper, cilantro, and a side of gim. There were a lot of textures and flavors going on when you ate everything in one bite. I would have preferred there to be more actual beef tartare, but my friend enjoyed it. Dolsot-Al-Bap with Uni ($20+$18) - hot stone bibimbap with flying fish roe, shellfish paste, sea urchin cream, and a side of uni. This was my favorite dish that we ordered. It was so flavorful. If you let the rice sit for a bit, you can enjoy a bit of a crisp. Crab Bibim-Myeon ($33) - Korean glass noodles, doenjang, crabmeat, shrimp, tobiko, zucchini. We had the impression that it was supposed to be cold when I ordered it, but it's a hot dish. We were not the biggest fan of this dish, though the presentation is nice. There are 2 unisex bathrooms in the back.

    Will N.

    Really really cute and simple interior. All the workers were consistently hospitable. The egg rice is really yummy. I love how they added a variety of textured crispies so that you get a very satisfying chew. The crab noodle looks amazing, but I do think it had too heavy of a seafood flavor. I wish there were other strong notes to balance it out. The complementary kimchi is really spicy as well--but really good!

    Yukhwe
    Maria R.

    Outstanding service and food. Everything I ordered was wonderful. The salad was fresh and crunchy, the yukhwe was also fresh and the sauces were delicious the texture was nice and worth it, dollop was one of the best things Ive ever ate it was creamy and flavorful and I look forward to getting it again and the bossom was tender and the veggies went perfectly. I also got the bread pudding which was sweet and warm loved the ice cream on top. The service was out of this world everyone was super friendly gave detailed explanations of the items and I even recieved a dessert and drink and I was very impressed. I have had service that wonderful in so long it was a wonderful experience. I understand the hype and well deserved.

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    Bartley Dunnes! The employees here showed us love and a great time! My cousin and I came here after…read morea small concert up the street. Thanks to my fellow Yelpers, I was lead to this great spot for a late dinner and cocktails on a Friday night. The hostess was really friendly and quicky sat us at a two seater near the bar, which we appreciated. The ambiance was light and friendly and they even had a DJ playing all the good jams! I think I danced a bit, (definitely liquid courage). The DJ read the room and created a fun ambiance. The waitress came over a few minutes later and quickly took our drink and meal order. We ordered the Tuna Crispy Rice ( Yum), Guinness Wager Sliders (Nom Nom), Korean Chicken Boas (My Favorite!) and Carnitas Tacos.....I'm embarrassed to admit that we cleaned our plates like a couple of savages. Bartley Dunnes is a great choice to come solo, meet up with friends or come as a group of no more than 4, unless you make a reservation. They have a second floor that I unfortunately didn't get a chance to check out, so I can't write about that. However, I did see people coming and going straight up. I'll be back!

    Stopped by Bartley Dunnes for a few happy hour drinks before heading to Museum of Modern Art for an…read moreevent. They have a great happy hour running from open until 8 PM, including $6 beers and $8 cocktails, which is a great deal for the area. ordered the Bartleys Spritz (Aperol Spritz) and a Tequila Mule. We sat at the bar, which runs about half the length of the space, and there were also plenty of tables throughout. The back section of the bar feels a bit separated from the main entrance area. There are some TVs throughout, and everything inside seemed fairly new and well maintained. It was not very crowded on a Tuesday early evening, so service was quick and the staff was very friendly. We did not order food this time, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled great. Overall, I would definitely recommend this spot for happy hour drinks in the MoMA/Midtown West area.

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    Lillie's Victorian Establishment

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    Absolutely awful experience. Never again. Do NOT recommend…read more One of the staff, in charge of refilling water, spilled water on our table multiple times. I watched him spill on other tables as well. He never apologized. He never wiped it up. Then 4th time he filled our glasses, he spilled the water on my wife. He did not apologize. He did not even acknowledge it and it was very clear that he noticed he did it. My wife, quite restrained, let our waitress know what happened. Her response: "What do you want me to do about it?" My wife said that he should not serving water if he doesn't know how to pour it properly. The waitress, moments later, told him what we had said, merely inches from our tables. Beyond awkward. And, instead of coming over and apologizing, he simply never returned to our table. No more water. The waitress had an attitude with us since we sat down - no idea what we could have done - unsure what was going on - but it was beyond unpleasant. Most of our "table conversation" was about how lousy the staff were acting and how uncomfortable we felt along with how much we couldn't wait to leave. We had shared an appetizer and had no interest in ordering anything else after that. We paid. We left. I feel stupid for tipping them.

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.3 miMidtown East
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    Walked in as a group of 5 on a Friday night around 9 and got seated within 20 minutes. Highly…read morerecommend making a reservation if you plan on visiting since the space is pretty small. We came at a really good time because they had late night deals for drinks! We ordered the Korean army stew, crispy corn pancake, and spicy crispy chicken. The army stew was one of the better ones I've had, super flavorful but has a bit of a kick. The corn pancake was also really yummy, something you don't find at other restaurants. It had a nice crisp, and was sweet but balanced. And the chicken was really delicious, not too spicy with a soy garlic flavor.

    Wow, every dish was amazing. Was a little skeptical of the Korean fusion concept but they did it…read moregood. Crispy corn pancake was my favorite dish (I love corn) but everything tied for a close second. Came with a reservation but the service was a little slow, no complaints after being seated though. Tables are good for sharing. Thoughts on food: - Crispy corn pancake: my #1. So crispy, has almost a corn profile. - Toomba jjamppong: first time having creamy jjamppong. Soup is delicious, I was drinking this by the bowl. Rose version of jjamppong if you will. - White peach makgeolli: a little icy/slushie, we loved this a lot. And a little sweet. Honestly great value for $22. - Braised pork: pretty good, the standout was the spring onion salad. Definitely coming back.

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    4.3(912 reviews)
    1.4 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Inside was such a vibe! Very chill

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