For a special occasion meal, it is worth it! Easily just became one of my favorite michelin starred restaurants. Better than a recent 2 star restaurant that I went to that shall not be named. Great ambiance. Great food. My only tiny tiny complaint was that one glass of wine was $35. Thats kinda crazy for me. Plenty of equally delicious wines without that price tag. read more

Very impressive restaurant. They have this operations nailed to the T. Excellent pace on food coming out. Portions are filling but all bite sized. I opted for the extra Wagyu for $85 also which was good portions with 3oz. I especially enjoyed the soups and Kim Chi. Never tasted most of dishes that came out. Dessert was excellent with a variety of ice cream, chocolate, and jelly. Overall very satisfying meal and would definitely return. Pricing was good value:money. read more

bōm - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Bōm just became one of my favorite Michelin experiences in NYC. The meal was stellar from beginning to end--almost every single bite was an hit! Here is the breakdown: Smoked Shima Aji (Subak, Quinoa) | 4.5/5: The first bite took me completely by surprise. The juicy watermelon and sashimi pairing worked so well together, incredibly refreshing. Baesuk (Baenki Caviar, Jujube) | 4.5/5: Another really standout bite to kick off the meal English Pea (Ricotta, Gim Muchim, Jeotgal) | 5/5: Our absolute favorite of the appetizers. The flavors felt like they were literally dancing Dongchimi (White Asparagus, Razor Clams, Celtuce) | 4.75/5: Beautifully refreshing, crisp, and delicious King Crab (Gyeran-jjim, Anchovy, Asparagus) | 4.5/5: A very comforting, familiar taste with the steamed egg and sweet king crab Abalone (Miyeok, Black Sesame) | 4/5: Not my favorite abalone dish, but still solid Tenderloin (Kristal Caviar, Hokkaido Sea Urchin, Perilla) | 4.25/5: The tenderloin felt a bit too lean for my personal taste. Honestly, the caviar pairing worked much better than the uni here Wagyu Galbi (Périgord Truffle, Smoked Trout Roe, Mukeunji) | 5/5: Unreal. The wagyu was so incredibly rich, tender, and perfectly executed Dry-Aged Ribeye (Celeriac, Kale, Geotjeori) | 5/5: Another home run. Super juicy and melted in the mouth Hansang Charim (Morel Sotbap, Moo-guk, Banchan) | 4.5/5: This final savory spread was so enjoyable and filling. The slice of beef in the moo-guk was very tender Dolbae (Sujeonggwa, Omija, Pomelo) | 5/5: Super refreshing, tart, and beautifully balanced Dal Hangari (Hallabong, Peanut, Elderflower) | 5/5: You'd think the white chocolate shell would make it too sweet, but it balanced perfectly with the citrus and peanut read more

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Located in the back of Oiji Mi. This restaurant specializes in their beef and I must say this was the best beef I have ever had in my entire life. Every single thing here was a hit! Their meats are so well seasoned and perfectly cooked. They are amazing at dry-aging their meats. I was drooling the entire night. It was incredible. By far the best cuts of meats I have ever consumed. All the food here was delicious and the presentation was beautiful for every dish. There were sooooo many items on their set tasting menu it was actually insane. I couldn't believe how much food we were getting! I was so stuffed at the end. I wanted to eat more but I physically couldn't lol. I didn't think the food here would be THIS GOOD!! Wow. I was so pleasantly shocked as it exceeded my expectations. Not a single miss! We went here for my 25th birthday dinner and I highly recommend! This restaurant is great place to go to for a special occasion or a celebratory dinner. I am obsessed with their open kitchen concept. The vibes inside are impeccable and the staff were all so kind and even let us take a photo at the end inside their kitchen! What a perfect way for end the night. read more

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12 courses Michelin , sister restaurant of Oiji Mi that specializes in dry aged meat. One of the best dining experiences I've had, and hands down the BEST rib eye I've ever had, most tender melts in your mouth, also flavorful piece of meat. I was blown away they use a technique different from the standard dry age process -Korean-inspired dry aging with koji that adds subtle flavors and enhances the texture. Also discovered my fave pairing of caviar, and that is with meat. Using caviar really brings out the subtle taste/texture of the meat, and acts like the perfect salt alternative luxury seasoning. Besides the dry aged rib eye, my other fave item is the abalone | miyeok, black sesame with caviar, PERFECT flavor profile . I'm in love The first four "bites"/ courses were underwhelming, but the star of the show is really the other items read more

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Came here for an early valentines date night! We came for the 8:30pm seating and were out the door by around 10:45pm. The tasting menu is thoughtfully done and we had a great evening. Every group is seated slightly apart so you feel like you're in an intimate setting but still in an exclusive group setting. The little appetizer dish that came with three little starters was a beautiful start to the meal--and I mean this taste wise and visually. The tofu was alright. Hahaha good but not my fave. The steamed egg with crab was excellent and I liked the different take on it! My favorites were probably the meat dishes. The kalbi is tiny but it was incredibly tasty and was fatty enough that more would've been overkill. We also ordered a side of meat (idk what it was) with truffles and that was also soooooooo good. There was another meat dish where one came with uni and the other came w caviar -- excellent. The desserts were visually pleasing! We shared a wine pairing ($245) and I will say we did enjoy each paired wine to the dish and the explanations that came with them. Overall, a lovely experience with good conversations w the servers. The food was yummy but I think it's also hard to not raise an eyebrow as a Korean person who regularly eats moogook, tofu, steamed egg, galbi etc. knowing that homemade food is cheap with large portions but that this meal came out to $1,300 (20% tip included). lol! Given that it is a course menu style, everything is pretty small. Nevertheless, we left feeling full and didn't need to wander around looking for other food afterwards. read more

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Where to go if you want to experience a hanwoo omakase. bōm feels genuine and personal -- Korean flavors that feel familiar, but naturally adapted to New York. Nothing feels forced, concept-y, or like it's trying to prove something Just careful cooking and really good balance. Loved the hansang (set of rice, banchan, & soup) ending!! Only thing is it gets super cold in the dining room so come prepared. tasting menu $275* read more

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Best meal of my life, and I'm not a big fan of the typical fare. This is nestled within Oiji Mi, with a beautiful interior. Before the first bite, they showcase the ingredients used for the course meal, and everything looked gorgeous. First bite was a wagyu beef jerky - I couldn't tell that it was wagyu as it was missing many of the signature characteristics that wagyu has. Wouldn't be shocked if this were just regular Jacks Links beef jerky sliced and presented nicely. Probably don't eat the red beans. Wish I took a video of it, but the amuse bouche were served like they were unraveling a Matryoshka doll. I loved that they recommended an sequence of eating, something which Restaurant Yuu lacked during the visit. I think these tiny details matter when paying this amount for a food experience. The watermelon beneath the shima aji was milder than expected, which allowed the smokiness of the fish to shine. Loved these bites, despite not being a big fan of any of these ingredients in general (i.e., caviar, foie gras). Think they did a great job mixing these ingredients into unconventional but delicious bites. Not going to write much about the dubu, king crab, or abalone dishes since I'm low EXP and not a general enjoyer for any of them, but will say that each was the "best rendition I've had" of the category. They also served wagyu tenderloin with uni and caviar. I mean. How can you mess this up, 3 goated ingredients. This was excellent. The wagyu galbi was the best galbi of my life. Jesus christ. This was the star of the show for me in terms of flavor, and although the bowl it came in was gorgeous, I hated how light in weight it was. You basically needed to wield it to eat it, otherwise it would just shift over too much. Their other stoneware/dishes/etc were all hefty enough to not require 2 hands while eating. Even though I love wagyu, and including a dry-aged section made sense after the tenderloin and galbi since it has a more intense flavor, I feel like a lighter dish would've been a nice inclusion between the wagyu offerings to refresh the palate. I generally avoid sotbaps, but was pleasantly surprised by their chanterelle sotbap and various kimchis. I wonder if there's a better way to sequence this, maybe using this as a base, and then including the wagyu in the middle to experience more dynamic flavors. I loved the chamoe with watermelon granita and longan. Huge fan of how light yet refreshing it was, though I imagine it would've shone brighter after something with more umami like the wagyu, rather than the sotbap. The banana milk-inspired final dessert was good, but would say it sounded better than it actually was. Banana milk already has a high floor, so I felt like my expectations were too high. I felt similarly when eating Tatiana's cosmic brownie and powdered donut dessert. A nice homage to the culture's staple dessert, but less impactful than expected. Absolutely loved bom and would gladly come back. read more

This was a definite treat! The beef they served was amazing! I really enjoyed the meal and the wine pairings. I do wish that the add ons to the menu would have been shared on a menu or something with the cost listed. With them just being shared verbally and no prices disclosed I was hesitant to either ask or just sign up for them cost unknown. I know I should have just asked, but it seemed tacky, probably a me problem, but it was the one minus for me during the meal. read more

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Great ambiance and interior. Loved this place's vibes. Great date spot. Food was excellent. They do throw the high end ingredients like wagyu, truffle, uni, caviar at you. sometimes you can hate on these because they're pricey. But they mix these in with korean ingreidents/items and it's pretty cool. Don't expect Born and Bred here though, i think it's not the same. Btw they got Chef Grace Kim from Jungsik for their desserts and it was sublime! You need to try it. Very creative as well, it's going to win awards. read more

Amazing experience in the back of oiji mi. Such a nice intimate space, well lit, service was amazing and food was delicious. It is a bit steep in terms of pricing compared to their restaurant counterpart: oiji mi but the food is almost completely different- elevated. My personal favorite was the pear with caviar (one of the beginning 3 bites) and theyre known for the dry aged meat done 3 diff ways. All 3 were delicious and cooked well. Accompaniments for various dishes were also paired well together which is always a good sign. And when you think youre done eating, that's when they bring out this huge tray of "last bites" before dessert so make sure you save your stomach. All in all, amazing experience that you have to try. read more

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Celebrated my birthday at Bom and loved the experience! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive--taking time to explain each dish and make us feel truly welcome. Service gets a solid 5/5. The interior is beautifully modern and spacious The meal was overall very enjoyable and satisfying. Most of the dishes were absolutely delicious, with great flavors and thoughtful presentation. However, I would deduct a few points for the chickpea dish and the seafood steamed egg. The chickpeas were a bit too heavy for a starter and could benefit from being paired with something lighter to balance the texture. As for the seafood steamed egg, it lacked the depth of seafood flavor I was expecting and was overwhelmed by the taste of peas. That said, the rest of the meal more than made up for it, and I would definitely return. I hope the restaurant considers making a few small tweaks to the menu--it has so much potential to be even better. Highly recommend for a special night out read more

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We went to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it did not disappoint. We've been to many Korean fine-dining restaurants in NYC, and the experience at Bom felt especially intimate. The staff were very nice, and I liked that they gave us a copy of the menu to take home when we left. read more

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Two Haiku Review: My first Michelin Star restaurant experience Was fantastic! It was more filling than Expected. Some of the best bites I've ever had. read more

Bom is an upscale Korean restaurant located Behind Oiji Mi (: in a chef's counter type setup. The decor gave of modernist vibes and gourmet ingredients, especially meat, seemed the focus of the menu - Wagyu, caviar, and uni with supplement add ons. There were so many staff and chefs it seemed like one per guest but they were so considerate, kind and personable. The sommelier Taylor was exceptionally knowledgeable, charismatic and patient with all guests. I got the exploratory pairing (see menu photo) I thought was well made. The wine list is one of the most extensive I've seen in NYC. Highlights of menu were Wagyu galbi, abalone, king crab, and ending with a more traditional Korean course - hansang charim, sotbap, moo guk, banchan. The Wagyu, ribeye and tenderloin were all extremely well cooked with juicy, tender flavor and fun to pair them side by side with Hokkaido uni and caviar. It did feel a little extreme to be eating so many high end ingredients together but it's pulled off well. I didn't find it a filling meal at all and with the price point I'd say bom leaned more towards utilizing high quality ingredients into dishes, for the price point I would recommend him for special occasions and probably not a place I would return to periodically otherwise. read more

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One of the best meals I've had in my life, with some of the best bites I've also had in my life. The service here is AMAZING, everyone is extremely friendly, and the ambiance is perfect with such large space between every person even though it's counter seating style. Highly recommend coming here if you're looking for a Korean fine dining experience. Amazing! read more

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Bom is incredible - one of the best tasting menus I've had yet to say the least. bom is in a special room located by getting into Oiji Mi. From there, you'll be taken into a private back room that looks so modern and sleek with bar seating only. On the bar are a few grills that has all the air sucked out from underneath. Being seated, we were immediately shown what we would be eating that night via a marvelous display including a gigantic crab. It was such a cool presentation. From there, the meal began. Let's break down a few of the great food items from the 13-course menu (with a few extras thrown in): *Tenderloin - soooo good. They cooked this in front of us on the grill and then brought it out by presenting us two different pieces. One piece had the caviar while the other had uni. So juicy and tender with that added bump. I loved the uni. *The bluefin tuna intro was fantastic - coming out in a stacking dolls-like fashion. It was super clever with the presentation and each bite was easy to eat and delicious with some of the most gorgeous presentation of the night. *The mieyok was so cool and clever. The dish tasted like a traditional miyeok yet once you took a few sips, you taste just how well and layered the whole dish is. Abalone and black sesame are mixed in a seamless way with again, just a precise attention to detail with the way each layer is poured. I had a wine but really believe the star of the drink show was a special tea they poured out for us which was so refreshing in a tea glass that was transparent. And the desserts were all so wonderful - especially the banana ice cream which reminded me of banana milk with so many gorgeous details. The night ended with a special small birthday treat for my friend. They even had a happy birthday music box playing which was super adorable. Thank you so much to the staff at bom for treating us so well and being so great at explaining all the dishes. I would love to go back again someday and do it all again! read more

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The whole layout feels a bit like Wangbi? Or is it that Koreans all love having shops within shops The service attitude in the shop is good, the waiters and sommeliers are very stylish, but the dishes are made to order in front of you, which is a bit slow, and I started to feel sleepy halfway through the meal... The overall atmosphere is quite noisy, you need to be very focused to hear the waiters' introductions to the dishes, but it's also quite lively. I initially thought every dish would be beef and was worried I wouldn't be able to finish it, as I'd seen online, but it turned out I was overthinking it... I could finish it all without feeling it was too rich (but I'm a big beef lover myself). I don't think beef goes well with sea urchin and caviar. The caviar might be relatively better, but sea urchin and beef together taste like two separate things. It feels a bit like they're just piling on expensive ingredients for the sake of being expensive (personal feeling). Appetizers have a silken tofu-like texture. Although seafood chawanmushi, it surprisingly had chili in it, giving it the feeling of eating Sichuan mapo tofu The soup is said to be a masterpiece that was simmered for 5 hours, but for some reason, it tasted like seafood instant noodle soup to me The main course is delicious, a mini beef bowl, kind of like eating a high-end Japanese beef sushi. The beef here is extremely springy, and the rice is sushi rice The waiter meant to wrap the rice and side dishes in the seaweed and then mix the gochujang into the rice at the end, but in my opinion, the gochujang just wasn't as fragrant as the Chinese one. What was a pleasant surprise was that the soup was a bit richer than the usual galbitang, and with the most, most tender beef, the beef here gets high praise!! It's really delicious. There are two desserts in total: watermelon slush + banana milk ice cream. I think the slush as a dessert actually fits my impression of Korea well, because the slushes in Ktown are all very delicious This watermelon one is also quite good for cutting through the richness. The banana ice cream tastes exactly like the famous Korean banana milk!! Plus a slightly less sweet version of banana bread cake base, I think this dessert is even better than the slush, and the flavor is a bit like Japanese desserts. Before the bill, they still give you some small snacks. The matcha chocolate is okay, but the others are super, super sweet!! If it's your birthday or an anniversary, the shop will also give you a small cupcake with a candle in it. A suggestion: when you come, if you're wearing a dress, bring a jacket, because the air conditioning in the shop is quite cold, probably because they're grilling meat, so they set the temperature quite low. read more

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If I could give bom a thousand stars, I would. This is hands down the best upscale Korean tasting menu meal my husband and I have had so far and we have probably tried a good handful of them. From the food, to the service to the experience, everything was phenomenal. Given that reservations were fairly easy to procure, Bom is definitely not getting the attention it deserves. I'm not sure why I didn't put two and two together when I booked bom and didn't realize that it's located in the same spot as Oiji Mi-another one of my fave places. Reservation were made through opentable and you must pay when you make the reservations with a no refund policy. We arrived a little early and were the first ones to arrive for the first seating at 5:30pm seating. Waited a little bit and we were brought into this private back room with around 17 seats that faced a kitchen so that everyone can watch the staff in action. The way the staff worked with each other, almost like a dance that has be rehearsed for hours really amazed me at how well they worked together. Everyone knew what they had to do and the staff was always ready to either pour water, take drinks orders, serve the next item or just move around the counter grilling the meat at eat grill while using a gloved finger to test the readiness of the meat showed professionalism at another level. Now on to the food, every single bite worked so well together. As soon as the first apps came out, and I took the first bite, I knew was in for a treat. All the food works so well together. The quality of the meat was top notch. The kalbi melted in your mouth while the aged tenderloin was so tasty. The only item that threw off my tastebuds a little bit that I was looking forward to was the uni that topped the tenderloin. I love uni but it was a little too fishy for my preference. Besides that, I can't even tell you which dish was my favorite because all of them were so delicious. The king crab flown in everyday from Norway with the foam and asparagus made my husband nod his head with approval. The meal ended with a palate cleanser of Jeju tangerine sorbet and chocolate like dessert with banana ice cream. We even got a goody bag with a beautifully box of petite fours and the menu for the night. You can add onto the meal caviar and A5 wagyu for an additional charge which we opted out of. We did order a bottle of Riesling to accompany the meal that the sommelier recommended. The staff was so knowledgeable about every aspect of the meal. If you want to try a Korean tasting menu and you don't know where to go, pick bom. I promise you won't be disappointed. Thank you bom helping us celebrate our 21 year anniversary or for making it so special. Also thank you for being so accommodating of my husband's aversion to dairy. read more

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I came here for dinner on a weekday and had the most amazing time. Located behind Oiji Mi (hence the name bom--"Behind Oji Mi"), this hidden restaurant is bar style and truly an experience in and of itself. The interior is elevated but still comfortable, and there's plenty of bar space for you to enjoy your meal comfortably. Our waitress, Maxine, and the somm who introduced the wine pairings to us, Milo, were both so wonderful and fun to talk to as we dined. They were also extremely knowledgable in the menu and their offerings, I learned so much thoroughout this experience and left very satisfied with the experience (not even the food) alone. With that said, however, the food was phenomenal. The experience is 10 courses for 275$ pp, and you can choose to add the traditional or exploratory wine pairings to compliment your meal. We decided to do one of each pairing so that we could try a little bit of each offering, and I'm so glad we did. The wine pairing were so fun to enjoy and the selection was splendid. For the food, each course was amazing and you're started off with some beef jerky bites (probably the best beef jerky I've ever had). The first four courses are seafood heavier and so so delicious. My favorites were definitely the first (where you're presented with tuna, caviar, and roe on a Russian doll style) and the fourth course (the abalone with caviar was so good). The next three courses focus on their ribeye and wagyu, and those were so delicious. The fifth course with wet-aged ribeye and uni as well as dry-aged ribeye with caviar was hands-down my favorite course. I learned so much about the preparation of each meat and you truly could tell a difference, even in just the way they smelled. The eighth course is more traditional, comforting, and simple--rice, soup, and banchan and was a good way to end the savory portion of the meal. The last two courses consisted of desserts and were perfectly sweet. At the end you're given a box of cookies to take home (which were delicious) and two menus. One of the best dinners and experiences I've had dining in NYC and I highly recommend it! read more

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I thought Bom was good but I prefer Oiji Mi. Get the fixed menu at Oiji Mi and order the beef. Bom was heavy. And I didn't enjoy sitting at the counter with all the other guests. It felt too special of a meal for that. I love it at omakase but not at Bom. I didn't feel like I was seeing anything special. It was a good meal but I wouldn't return for the cost. read more

What an amazing experience! The restaurant is in the back, with bar seating around the chefs in the center. We were greeted with beautiful marble tables and nice views of the chefs preparing the dishes. The staff were super friendly and very professional. The food was outstanding - definitely one of my favorite Michelin Star restaurants I've tried. Every dish was perfected and I really appreciate the changes they made to accommodate for my allergies. I think my pictures speak for themselves - the dishes were as delicious as they were beautiful. We got the white truffle add-ons and it was definitely worth it - really elevated the flavor of the meat and I would highly recommend! For drinks, we tried some of the white and red wine that was recommended by the staff and really enjoyed them with the meal. They don't have cocktail offerings, so I also tried one of the non-alcoholic beverage (Sparkling Tea) that was very refreshing. read more

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I had a super experience at bom! If you're in the market for an exceptional tasting menu, I recommend it. There are a number of supplements you can also do the upgrade, so if you are willing to spend a bit more you have even more great options read more

Love this restaurant! One Michelin star but totally approachable. The food was delicious and creative--so good it made me want to try their sister restaurant, Oiji Mi, too. Intimate chef's counter (about 17 seats), great lighting, and top-notch, friendly service. Highly recommend. read more

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Another 5-star experience from the Oiji group. What a stunning room - so much beautiful architecture and decor. Staff was on top of their stuff throughout the whole meal. Every single course was outstanding and left me talking to myself about how good it was, except for half of the one steak course. It was served two ways -- one with chimichurri and uni, and the other with osetra caviar. The chimichurri/uni combo was not that good, and didn't make sense to me. Otherwise, everything else was magnificent. Got the wine pairing and every glass complemented the accompanied course superbly. You need to check this place out ASAP! read more

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Love this place. Been here few times. Love this place. Food is great. Service is top notch. Looking forward to my next visit

Summary: One of the best meals and meal experiences of my life (and I've been extraordinarily fortunate to dine well in many countries) Details: bom almost has a speakeasy vibe. You enter into the Oiji Mi bar area, and then walk through the dining area, to discover... an oasis. The room isn't that big but feels grand. The colorful marble countertop with mini cooking surfaces, the exposed kitchen, the lighting. It's a wow at the start and a wow throughout the meal. This a Michelin starred Korean restaurant, but it has obvious French and Cantonese influence. It's a fixed menu but they are sensitive to allergies/preferences. The experience starts with a display of the ingredients you'll later consume. We opened with an amuse bouche - toro and caviar with a seaweed shell. Excellent! Caviar was a theme, as it showed up in several dishes. We had about 14 courses, starting with seafood and proceeding to meat. Some of the standouts: * A custard with crab inside. Delicate and flavorful * Prawn, wagyu, and octopus fusion in an elegant bowl * Two pieces of wet-aged filet, one topped with uni and the other with caviar. Oh my! * Dry-aged rib eye served with a truffle puree and sweet potato. * And even though we weren't hungry, we upgraded to the wagyu. Much more subtle than the other meat courses. My food coma barely remembers the desserts, but I enjoyed the sorbet palate cleanser and a sort of apple pie ala mode. What I can't forget is the service. Outstanding. Everything perfectly presented. Waitstaff to attend to your every need but not obtrusive. Special shout out to Maxine. Speaking of shout out, Chris the master sommelier is simply remarkable. We hadn't signed up for the wine pairing because sometimes that's just an excuse to get rid of unwanted bottles. Not at bom. Chris asked us questions about our preferences, let us sample several options, and expertly selected pairings for us. This is a restaurant to celebrate with. It creates an incredible memory. I'm hoping for an excuse to go back. read more

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TLDR: I'm surprised BOM only has one star as the caliber of food, service and creativity is far higher than just a star! Blown away by this restaurant and can't wait to come back. SETTING: Came to BOM for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night at 5:30pm. The restaurant is a big room with a huge marble tabletop countertop where you can watch the magic happen. There are about 20 or more seats with more than enough room and the ambiance is great. The dining room was abuzz and saw a lot of couples/date nights though I would definitely come with friends. FOOD: The food was so creative, meat heavy as other reviews note and surprising in the best way. BOM executed on not just incredible flavor, but I really appreciated also what is a very special nod to elevated Korean food. It's "fine dining" at its finest. It's hard to pick a favorite dish but the corn rice with soup really made me homesick / nostalgic as a Korean who grew up eating exactly that. I don't know how they took Korean classic dishes and just made them taste so. Much. Better. But I truly truly loved it. SERVICE: The service was absolutely flawless. You can tell how passionate each person working there is from the way they explain the dishes, or answer your questions. The wine pairing (which I usually never get because I do not think they're worth the price) was actually very nice. Though the pours are quite small (when are they not), they are happy to refill or offer you a bit more with your dish. Let's just say when we left we were nice and toasty. I loved talking to the servers and chefs and consider the service a highlight of the night. VERDICT: I don't usually visit Michelin starred restaurants more than once, but BOM will be the exception. I can't wait to go back and see my Korean family or friends faces light up when they get to try the magic of Korean fine dining at its best here. read more

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TLDR: Bom gets it right. While a bit of a splurge, it's the right balance of a celebratory meal that feels luxurious yet still refined. For a beef-centric meal, you won't have crazy meat sweats but you'll still feel like you got your money's worth. Tucked behind of Oiji Mi - I'm surprised it's taken me this long to write this review. For a tasting that's got beef top of mind, it's not overly beefy. In fact, the first several courses showcase the team's skill with seafood dishes. The starter plate with a crispy seaweed tartare bite, two caviar-esque tartlets, a marinated sashimi component. You might actually think this was a kaiseki/omakase meal if it were not the Frenchy elements. As you progress through the first parts of the meal, your proteins for the evening are showcased and are grilled table side as you make your way to the beef portion. A steamed-egg custard with crab, it almost tastes like a Cantonese dish. An abalone plate with wild rice, a ginger scallion fish with broth. You almost forget that this is a beef-themed tasting and then, that part arrives. Two pieces one with sea urchin roe and the other with caviar. So tender, salty, briny, perfect. Next a rice bowl with ikura, gamtae seaweed, marinated beef. Mix it up and enjoy. After a beef course with fermented veggies, then the wagyu which is served more French-ish. The final savory part was a tray with rice, crispy seaweed, soup, all different types of sauces to make miniature hand rolls if you will. The desserts were just as good as the savory part. Again, more of a special occasion kind of spot but it's a proper way to splurge. read more

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This review is for a visit for dinner about a month ago. Had a really enjoyable and lively time at bōm! Have been to its sister restaurant Oiji Mi and must say they are very different vibes and the food is also different (same cuisine but different atmosphere). Oiji mi has a much cozier feel whereas bōm is slightly more elevated. But the food does not disappoint and very elegantly done! The add-on beef was a bit expensive and although very soft, I don't think we would get again in the future. All the dishes were very well thought out, the meat was tender and the fish was fresh. The servers were very friendly and willing to talk about the ingredients more if we had questions. Would definitely come back again in the future! read more

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Amazing food, service, and ambiance. This place knocked it out of the park on everything. Located in the back of Oiji Mi, this is one of the best restaurants in the city and right up there with Atomix (only less expensive and much easier to get a reservation). The space was beautiful and intimate - would be great for a buyout for a private party with a lot of money. Highly recommend the $85 add-on of the A5 wagyu. My only suggestion (and this is being very picky and not a reason not to come) is that I didn't love the wines by the glass - the selection was limited and of the two I tried (a Pinot Blanc and a Pinot Noir) - I wasn't in love with either. But I think folks around me who got the wine pairing were quite pleased so maybe that's the way to go. They also do a great job with special occasions. We forgot to note in the reservation we were celebrating a birthday but told them upon arrival when they asked if we were celebrating anything. They gave us a free mini cupcake for dessert and played a music box with the dessert (which of course we didn't keep). For all guests, they give you a box of mini desserts (bon bons) to take home. Highly recommend and cannot wait to return! read more

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I still think about the steak bites and the tea! Had the opporunity to come to Bom for a birthday celebration. Each dish and bite were executed perfectly. There is a reason they have a Michelin Star. The service was on point, they took away the dishes once you're done and continuely cater to your needs. We sat in a U shaped table watching all the chefs and cooks assemble our dishes in front of us. I cannot wait to come back! read more

TLDR: probably some of the best bites of beef I've ever had, but main courses ended with a beef/daikon soup, seaweed rice and kimchi. Delicious and homey, but after such elaborate bites, it was extremely underwhelming. Everything else was 10/10 though LOL Went to bōm to celebrate a birthday, and I had pretty high expectations from all of the recent hype it's receiving. I've been to many Korean fine dining restaurants and I was curious how bōm compared. From the first bite of the night, I knew that I going to experience something special. Each dish was either just as good or better than the previous. My favorites of the night were: the bluefin tuna, the sablefish with Meyer lemon in a radish broth; the 10-day nuruk-aged wagyu with caviar; Kalbi with smoked trout roe; and dry aged rib eye with truffle celeriac purée and sweet potato croquette. The nuruk aged beef with caviar and the dry aged rib eye were two of the most delicious bites of beef that I've ever had. Unforgettable. I thought that everything I experienced in the restaurant was two Michelin-level up until the final main course. After all of the build up, I was excited for the grand finale. Instead, we got radish soup, thistle rice, and kimchi. It was good, but was it michelin star good? Perhaps it was a level above what I've eaten in my friends' homes growing up, but it didn't feel as special as the dishes we had prior. I kept thinking that it must have been a prank of some sort and that they were gonna bring something else out. However, I do think I needed this course to truly feel satiated. I was just sad it was something I felt I can get in koreatown. Palate cleanser and dessert returned us to back to the interesting and exciting part of the menu. I loved the salt in the pine nut crumble of the dessert. Apple tarte tartin is a classic. However, I would argue that Oiji Ami's desserts were better. There were a couple supplements to the meal and we opted for the truffle which was incorporated in the dry-aged rib eye dish. I didn't think it added much and it wasn't shaved onto the meat, it was shaved on top of the purple potato croquette. I don't advise getting it. Service was attentive and friendly. I loved chatting with the staff and they answered all my questions. I asked what bōm meant and I was told it was both Spring in Korean but also an acronym for "Behind Oiji Mi." I will say that when we left, it was actually hard to get out of my seat. There were so many people around I thought that someone would help me. Small detail, but it's these details that get places the recognition they're known for. Overall: I'm giving 4 stars right now because I can't get over that soup and rice course being the grand finale of our meal. Maybe I'll return and change my mind but if I get another daikon soup as my main course I think I'd lose it. However, everything else was just as good as some of the best meals I've ever had. read more

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Bom is the bomb harharhar but seriously forreal all jokes aside it is the bomb harahraharhar read more

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Had a phenomenal experience dining here. It's definitely on the pricey side (as to be expected since you pay up front). When something is this spendy, my expectations are extremely high across service, ambiance, and food - I wasn't disappointed. Perfect for a special celebration. Very intimate, yet roomy, (maybe 15 counter seats), located in a back room of Oiji Mi. Simplistic decor, yet felt very refined. Service was spectacular. They actually serve you A LOT of food (I was full 3/4 of the way into the meal). The price is steep, but I think it's well worth it. You get a lot of food compared to most tasting menus. You also get a lot of high quality meat, which also makes the price worthwhile. There are some add ons that you can do, like adding white truffle to some of the meat dishes for an additional cost (worth it!) If you're celebrating a birthday, let them know beforehand. They do a mini birthday cake with candle and the cutest music box that plays "happy birthday". read more

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Michelin star tasting menu with a unique counter experience. Mix of modern and traditional Korean with a hint of Japanese influences. Food: Excellent. First few courses were really contemporary and unique flavor combinations. Gradually the courses get homier and traditional Korean. None of the dishes felt redundant or repetitive. They tell you where all their main ingredients are sourced globally from. The tart dish in the beginning was innovative and playful. Tenderloin was cooked to perfection. The gyeranjjim was so authentic that it reminded me very much of the Japanese version I had in Kyoto. The weakest item was the banchan palate cleanser, which was too acidic for me to drink it all. Other than that one thing, I cleaned up every plate and bowl. Service: Excellent. Arrived and promptly seated in a hibashi style counter with a mini grill on the table. Every dish was served with one of the waiters/chefs providing description of what the dish was. Good pacing, usually only a few minutes between courses, about 90min for the whole service for about 10 courses. Ambiance/Vibe: Excellent. Quiet semi-private backroom where the counter is setup with some other small reservations are seated. The chefs grill meats and plating the courses in front of you. Cost/Value: $275 per person for tasting counter experience. There is wine pairing available for extra cost, some people during our service went for it but I don't feel it is necessary to enjoy the food. On the pricier side for Michelin star meal, but on par with many Michelin counter experiences I've seen. Worth it for the quality of the food, service, and experience. read more

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Oh my god this was the best meal I've ever had in my life and blew the other fine dining experiences I've had in NYC out of the water. As you walk through the interior of Oiji Mi, there is a door in the back that leads to another beautifully designed room where counter seating for guests surrounds a chef preparation table in the center. Every few chairs there is also a counter grill where they prepare the meats. This was an EXPERIENCE partially thanks to the way the room and flow are designed. My bf and I came here for our anniversary today, not knowing what to expect because it's new and not that many reviews... but wow this was the most worth it tasting menu I've ever had. It had way more courses than similarly priced tasting menus at michelin star restaurants I've seen, all meat or seafood, and every single one was incredible. The entire experience was about 2.5 hours long and consisted of 15 courses. First half was dedicated to seafood, second half was meats. Personally I loved the first course (bluefin tuna) the most out of the seafood, but almost all the meat dishes were equally my favs. From the tenderloin to the wagyu galbi to the a4 kagoshima.... everything literally melted in my mouth and the flavors really came thru. There's also an optional fresh truffle add-on for the final meat course (dry aged ribeye) for an extra $50 pp, which we decided to try and it was def a very unique taste but I don't think it added much to the meal so I wouldn't get it again. Many of the courses also had mini korean inspired sides, like a version of kimchi or other pickled veggies, as a palate cleanser. After the meats, the final savory course was the hansang charim which is basically banchan with a special type of korean rice and some seaweed to make your own banchan wraps, as well as a short rib soup with daikon. It was the perfect dish to end on because comfort food - except the meat in the soup was literally wagyu, which I was not expecting, which is why it shook me to the core when it melted in my mouth. The blueberry dessert and chaemo (basically deconstructed melona) were great too, but my fav dessert was actually the buckwheat "cake" (idk what it's actually called) that was the anniversary surprise for us (not on the menu). The texture was sort of like cheesecake bc kinda dense but SO GOOD and not too sweet! I love buckwheat desserts in general and this was just exquisite. Of course, the service was top tier too. Everything was perfect, attention to detail was insane, and we were admiring all the cool designs (from dishware to furniture) the whole time. They also gave you a little gift bag at the end with a copy of that day's menu and a box of bonbons from the pastry team! The bonbons also had asian inspired flavors and were absolutely delicious. Simply wow I could not recommend another restaurant more for a very special occasion. read more

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SO and I visited Bom last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed their tasting menu.  The menu was packed with seafood and various prime cuts of beef (some were imported)...carnivores will not be disappointed!  Our favorite was everything, but the king crab was most memorable...a hot, savory seafood stew mixed with egg.  Korean flavors were omnipresent throughout the menu, yet dialed back in a classy way that should please most everyone's taste buds. Bottom line, both the food and service were excellent.  Definitely a great place to celebrate a special occasion and worth the price of admission. read more

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Great service, great experience, incredible taste. Get the caviar supplement (or ask for a whole tin!) read more

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Celebrated my husbands birthday at BOM, definitely something even I was looking forward to! We were greeted warmly by the door, then led by our waiter to the back of the restaurant where the experience awaited. We were surprised to see a full house/crowded room on a week night but it was understandable given the reputation! Our waiter (and quite a few others while he was serving others) was very attentive and friendly, providing explanations and background history to all the dishes and the alcohol we ordered. There is also add-ons if you ever need more of the steak or caviar! There were also full of serving staff but most of the time they worked harmoniously to provide attentive service to the guests. Everything was as expected and more, and by the end of the experience they also gave my husband a small cupcake for his birthday! Food and service overall are top notch, we're grateful for the experience read more

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