Really enjoyed Seoul BAP! We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and everything was so flavorful…read more The tteokbokki with burrata was definitely a standout -- spicy, creamy, and such a good combination. Also loved the pasta and the cheesy rice dish. We finished with the mango cake, which was light, creamy, and refreshing -- the perfect way to end such a flavorful meal. Great atmosphere, really fun Korean-inspired food, and definitely a good place to go with friends so you can order a little bit of everything.

Lovely service and great food! Highlights were the fried chicken and japchae. Can't go wrong!read more

solid 4 stars for food 5 stars for service, ambience and…read morecleanliness came here twice within a few days, most definitely would come back again.

I have no idea what was wrong with the bartender that day. He was yelling at some poor worker, and…read morewas not very attentive. Seemed annoyed to be there. Other than that, food and sake are decent. I like their portions too. But the salmon I ordered the cooked salmon came out raw and uncooked in the middle. It was such a shame I was short on time and the dish tasted really good but I didn't order sashimi. I think I would give them one more try.

Can be easy to miss if youre not looking for it (especially in my case as they have scaffolding…read moreoutside right now). It has a very chic atmosphere when you first walk in. Sat at a high top by the bar and had a fairly light dinner. The Beef Tartare comes out with a cracked quail egg for you to pour into the meat yourself and the beef sat on top of sone sliced pear. It's a small appetizer but it tasted fresh and clean, the crispness of the pear matches well with the heaviness of the beef. The cured shrimp was delicious, I'm sad there was only 3 because I wanted 5 servings of it. The uni, roe, and soy shrimp practically melted in your mouth. The Uni Bimbimbap has rave reviews and I can see why. It was filling without being overly heavy and each bite had uni in it after mixing it up. If you're unsure about uni, this is definitely a great way to introduce yourself to it's flavor palette.

Vibes of the place are nice!! Food is standard Korean food, nothing extraordinary. Had a lot of…read moredrink options - Soy & garlic wings: 10/10, flavor is great, and wings were juicy - Sweet potato fries: 8/10, gigantic thick fries. Good but I prefer my fries thinner. Sauce was meh - Seafood rose tteokbokki: 8/10, super creamy, but wish there was more rice cake. Lots of seafood!! Bb.q Chicken's rose tteokbokki is better imo - Pork shank: 9/10, really tender and juicy meat that fell off the bone. Hella pricey tho (-1 point) - Kimchi fried rice w/ prime hanger steak: 6/10, just okay. Not a huge fan of the fried rice, the steak was good, medium rare - Espresso martini: 8/10, really strong lol

Overall: A+ // 6 stars…read more Great experience ordering pick up on Uber Eats that I am very inclined to want to return to try it in person. This establishment used to be on the Michelin Guide, but still serves quality food without a large crowd and I got this discounted Galbi Jjim that tastes phenomenal for only $35, quite the steal! The restaurant double bagged and vacuumed sealed as well, which is very quality takeout packaging. Galbi Jjim - One of the most memorable short rib stews I've had; the beef falls off the bone and the broth is just flavorfully addicting to the point where I am just consistently excited for the next bite. It's sweet, it's inviting with the infusions of the chestnut, red dates, to build that luscious complexity. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

Dons Bogam is where we headed on Friday night and it did not disappoint!…read more We had a 7:45 reservation and had a drink at the small bar before heading back. The seating was traditional with a grill, exhaust directly above it and chairs with a pit for your legs/feet. The staff was friendly and my favorite suggestion was the scallion and green pepper pancake. We ordered the 5 type beef selections which was well prepared by the staff. We paired this with cheese corn which was cooked perfectly and the pancake I mentioned before. Definitely worth a top in.

They offered us free curry with vegetable curry tempura after we requested (Thanks Salon) and were…read moreincredibly polite. Our Waitress, Kara, greeted us very warmly and gave us excellent suggestions in terms of ordering.

The food was absolutely delicious. Our server Prim as well as the other staff were very attentive…read moreand sweet! The restaurant has such a cozy ambience

I came here two times in under a week for lunch. Mr. Lim Restaurant serves authentic and solid…read moreKorean dishes. I tried their bulgogi and spicy pork over rice, served with banchan and soup. Both dishes are flavorful. They don't skimp here; the serving was filling. I am looking forward to coming back here to try their dinner menu.

Note: Rating is for the price compared to quality and portion size. If their prices were closer to…read moresome other Korean spots, I'd dock a star. This is a simple, no-frills Korean spot that I went to a good while back on the way home from work. The servers were friendly, and in general, the prices are very reasonable for Midtown. The inside was a bit sparse, and there wasn't anyone else eating there, outside of a Korean father and his kids, along with a couple of people who came in after I ordered. To drink, they gave me some barley tea/boricha/보리차. The banchan on the table consists of a standard kimchi, pickled onions, and my preference, pickled daikon, which had a nice crunch and a bit of spice. I would prefer more banchan, but hey, it's Manhattan. My appetizer of choice was the Pork and Vegetable Fried Dumplings/Mandu/만두 for $6.95, with five pieces and a simple soy dipping sauce. The dumplings were warm, full of meat, and slightly oily. While I prefer boiled Korean dumplings, this was still decent, especially for the price. My main dish was the $14.95 Jja Jang Myeon/Jajangmyeon/자장면, a Korean Chinese classic consisting of noodles with a black bean sauce. The sauce had a mild sweetness, but not too much, and the noodles had a wonderful chew. The portion was very plentiful, and there were a lot more onions in there compared to other places I've been to. I think I remember there being a bit of meat inside, but I'm not positive. Overall, while I slightly preferred the more complex version from Hyo Dong Gak, in terms of Manhattan, these were good and just like the appetizer, well worth the price. This is perfectly decent Korean food at a very reasonable price point. It's not a place I would go out of my way to go to, but the flavors were good, and it would definitely satisfy if I was in the mood again and in the neighborhood. I would go back and try their kimbap, which looked excellent on another table, among other things.

Gorgeous restaurant with exemplary Thai service. Our server was the sweetest and made great…read morerecommendations. The food was even more delicious than it looked and each dish was beautifully plated. We arrived right at the end of happy hour and each got Thai beers and tried their house made moonshine to share. The moonshine was strong but the infused spices and I think fat wash mellowed out the bite. It was delicious to sip on throughout the meal. We started with the refreshing koong chae nam pla (thai shrimp carpaccio) with a kick and the larb ped (duck salad) with a punch. Both quite spicy but just how we wanted it. That's what the beer is for! Our server recommended the crab curry which was a seasonal special. She said it was her favorite so I had to try it. It was delicious! The creamy coconut crab curry came with a huge plate of herbs, veggies, noodles, and other toppings. We were stuffed by the end and didn't have room for dessert but this is our new favorite Thai restaurant in the U.S. I'd say the most authentic Thai restaurant experienceI've had.

On our last day in NY, a few hours before catching our train back to MD, we decided to stop in at…read moreThai Pavilion. There wasn't a whole lot to go off of from what I could find about it, but this place blew away expectations. Upon entry, you could smell the nam pla coming from the kitchen. We were greeted by the host, promptly seated, and then greeted by our server. We showed up right at the end of happy hour, but we were able to get in a few drinks before it ended. We grabbed two Thai craft beers, the Sawasdee IPA from PheeBok and the Samakkee Lager from Sandport, plus one Ya Dong, which is a sort of Thai moonshine. The beers were good, but I really enjoyed the Ya Dong. It has a very complex, herbal flavor, with cardamom and star anise coming through clearly without taking over. The restaurant was beautifully designed, dimly lit creating an intimate atmosphere with deep teal and cream contrasting colors. The detail work is what got me. Carved wood, brass patterns, arched windows lit up behind the shutters. Somebody thought about every inch of this place. We started with the Larb Ped and the Koong Chae Nam Pla. The larb had great acidity and real heat, and it tasted like what I had in Thailand recently. The Koong Chae Nam Pla was a nice spin on carpaccio, though the flavors are pure Thai. Sweet, fresh shrimp under what tasted like a Thai seafood sauce. I originally wanted the picanha krapow, but the server recommended the Kaeng Ra-Waeng, while my wife got the Kang Puu. Glad I took the recommendation. The Kaeng Ra-Waeng was a thick green curry with succulent chunks of braised beef, solidly spicy, with a ton of depth. Tasted like the curry base was made from scratch, and it was seriously comforting. The Kang Puu came out as a whole spread, a bowl of creamy crab curry next to a platter of fried soft shell crab, lump crab, pickled greens, rice noodles and herbs. Creamier and milder than mine, more subtle heat, and just as comforting. I only got a couple bites since we were both pretty locked into our own dishes. The service was superb. Everyone was really nice. I cannot wait to go back and try other dishes, starting with the picanha.

Adorable place that took me back to my many Korean trips and stays that amounted over a year in…read morethat marvelous country. For five years in a row, hopefully for many more, a Michelin rated restaurant with incomparable service, absolutely delightful food, and unparalleled ambiance in the heart of Times Square West. We made reservations a month ahead of time to ensure availability. Entering this locale, it commands a small but efficient corner store footprint. Our maître d' escorted us to a wonderfully located table and from there it was a dream of an eight-course dinner with wine, cocktails, Korean drinks, and delicious food. Service was awesome. One of my benchmarks as a test of good service is to see if or how close my water glass gets to empty. Never went below three fourths. Each plate of Korean-style delicacies was better than the rest. The duck breast was the highlight of the day. It isn't cheap but well worth it.

As a Michelin one-star restaurant, it's a little difficult for me to give Kochi a full 5 stars…read more As a Korean, I wondered if my familiarity with Korean flavors was affecting my experience so I really tried to approach each course with an open mind. Everything was well executed but only a few dishes truly surprised me -- especially the octopus skewer and both desserts. My personal ratings: Squid kongguksu -- 5/5 Fluke hoe muchim -- 4/5 Halibut skewer -- 3/5, unfortunately too salty Octopus skewer -- 5/5, perfectly balanced and genuinely unique Duck -- 4/5, loved the garnish but the cook on the duck could have been better Tuna bibimbap -- 5/5, an add-on and absolutely worth it. It made the meal feel much more complete Screw Bar -- 5/5 Black sesame dessert -- 5/5 We paired the meal with Esprit Leflaive Pouilly-Fuissé 2018 -- 5/5. Probably one of my favorite parts of the entire dinner and a beautiful match with the menu. Service was very good. We sat at the chef's counter, where you can watch the chefs working nonstop in a very tight kitchen. Usually I find an open kitchen exciting to watch but this time I almost felt bad for them -- they looked like they were really fighting through service in such a small space. Overall, a very good experience with some excellent highlights but considering the Michelin star, I was hoping for a few more truly memorable moments throughout the course.