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    Genesis House

    4.2 (198 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Daniella G.

    This place totally caught me off guard. I showed up to the address, saw a car dealership, and was genuinely confused (clearly not a car person ). But then you head upstairs to the second floor and--WOW. The space is stunning. Calm, refined, and beautifully designed in a way that immediately makes it feel like an elevated dining experience. The views of the water and Little Island are such a nice touch, and the acoustics are surprisingly great for a space like this--nothing feels loud or chaotic. The staff was incredibly kind and very quick to pick up on when we needed something without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel even more seamless. The food definitely holds its own. I tried the lunch special, which was delicious and a great way to sample a variety of sides without breaking the bank. I also ordered their hot tea cocktail--so good and honestly big enough to share between two people. I already know I want to come back and try their high tea experience. Bonus: the cars downstairs are gorgeous, and you can even test drive them if that's your thing.

    Caroline D.

    We recently celebrated a birthday at Genesis House and had an incredible experience from start to finish. The aesthetic is absolutely on point. I can see how the entrance might throw some people off since it's located inside what appears to be a dealership, but considering Genesis is a Korean automotive company, it was exactly what I expected. Honestly, it doesn't even feel like a typical dealership. The space is sleek, sophisticated, and beautifully minimalistic, which I personally loved. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome and escorted to an elevator that took us directly to the host stand. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely friendly and welcoming. Before dinner, we spent some time in the tea room, which was a wonderful experience on its own. We were able to relax, take our time, and enjoy the atmosphere. Even though other guests were dining nearby behind the bookshelves, the space felt surprisingly intimate and private. Our server, Min, was exceptional from the very beginning. They encouraged us to take our time, carefully explained the tea and beverage offerings, walked us through the tasting menu, and made thoughtful recommendations. Their knowledge and passion were evident, and they explained everything in a way that made us feel comfortable and excited rather than intimidated by unfamiliar Korean dishes or cultural references. We opted for the tasting menu, and the pacing was flawless. Nothing felt rushed, yet there was never an awkward wait between courses. One detail that really stood out was the attentiveness of the staff. This may not be something everyone notices, but our water glasses were refilled every time they reached about halfway. We never had to ask for anything. The three staff members who assisted us throughout the evening were incredibly attentive and anticipated our needs before we even realized them ourselves. We were seated by the window just behind the tea room, and it turned out to be the perfect spot. We were having such a wonderful time that the three-plus hours we spent there flew by. This was our first Korean-inspired tasting menu experience, and while there were one or two dishes that weren't necessarily our preferred flavor profiles, every course was beautifully presented and full of vibrant flavors. I genuinely enjoyed the entire menu, especially the duck, which was outstanding. And I'm still not finished raving about this place. The desserts were fantastic. To celebrate the birthday, they served a slice of Basque cheesecake for the birthday, and our server also brought out a dessert cart, making the occasion feel even more special and memorable. It was such a thoughtful touch. I truly can't say enough about how amazing Min was throughout the evening. They were attentive, knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely contributed to making our celebration unforgettable. Thank you to the entire team at Genesis House for making my forever partner's birthday celebration such a memorable experience. We can't wait to return.

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    Jalal B.

    Came here for dinner and found a minimalist-take on a gorgeous space, with zen-inspired minimalism complemented with architectural craft and a photo-ready tea room. Genesis House delivered expert hosting and kind service but irredeemable food. I left dumbfounded. Not sure about the tasting menu, but based on our a la carte experience I would not come back... Order: - The veggies were repulsive -- like something you'd get from a burger joint drive through after 3am -- save for the stuffed perilla leaf. (1/5) - I would not be surprised if the seaweed chips were from a shelf-stable bag (2/5) - The cured cod was fairly good, but at this point I think I was mostly looking for anything to cling onto and found some solace here. (3.5/5) - The scotch soju drink was the most redeemable item (4.5/5) The service was a wash of range. The host was great, at the end we got some complementary wine, but the service between was terrible (no menu for a while, had to hail servers for more water, etc...)

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    Grace K.

    Visited this spot with my family over Thanksgiving weekend! Some features: - The ground floor has genesis cars on display. - Upper level has the restaurant. - Lower level has an art exhibition. - The restaurant had a lot of natural light coming in which I enjoyed. I thought it would be a small menu but they had a handful of options on the menu. We first ordered tea (GAM-IP CHA, YASAENG SUGUK-IP CHA, and one of the SEJAK teas. I don't remember) which comes in a small teapot and matching cup. All the teas were nicely brewed and came in the perfect temperate. The remove the tea leaves before bringing it to you. We also ordered 구절판 which is a plate with 9 different fillings/toppings with a wheat wrap in the center. You wrap it up and eat it like a spring roll. Kings ate good back in the day haha. We then proceeded to order two desserts: HAECHO & SSAL. It was my first time trying both of these flavors in a dessert format. I was slightly hesitant to try due to sensitive stomach but I had no issues! i also really enjoyed both desserts and they weren't overly sweet as well! All the workers were nice and attentive! I highly suggest this place for someone looking to experience something new!

    Damian X.

    Genesis House delivers a refined dining experience with a serene, beautifully designed space that feels distinctly elevated. Ambience (5/5): Stunning, modern, and tranquil -- the space alone is worth the visit. Food (4/5): The lunch set was excellent, thoughtfully prepared, and well-balanced. Value (3/5): Slightly pricey for what you get -- you're paying for the experience and atmosphere. Service (4/5): Attentive and professional without being intrusive.

    Cindy W.

    What an experience! Talk about the total package - this place has it all. If you aren't familiar with the Genesis House (i.e. me, despite walking past by many times), the lobby is the showroom for Genesis, the basement has the special exhibition throughout the year, and the 2nd floor is the dining room. If you have a dinner reservation here, you can visit the exhibition before or after the meal. Jose, our friendly host, helped us with navigating the planning. The menu features a tasting menu and à la carte. For a restaurant that deserves a Michelin star, it is truly a gem to discover a very reasonably priced tasting menu. Since the four of us aren't particularly hungry, we ordered a bunch from à la carte to share. Our server, Patrick, was great at recommendations - beef tartare (order with the lotus chips), rice cake, pork noodles (daeji guksu), and short rib (tteokgalbi). Not only were the dishes beautifully presented, despite the simplicity of the name, each dish was carefully executed with traditional Korean cooking while adding a modern twist to it. While not typically a fan of short rib, turning it into a meatball was very tasty. The beverage menu was very fun too! We had the k-town soju pear + perilla (tasty and sweet), Hanbang (balanced), and two different kinds of makgeolli (try mixing both into one special kind). The service was outstanding! Our water glass was never empty, the service was attentive but not overwhelming. We had a wonderful 5-year anniversary celebration with our family at Genesis House. We will return for the tasting menu next time!

    Alan S.

    When you take 재벌 culture and import it to New York, it somehow comes across as more new money than anything. Hence, I'm not sure a restaurant above a luxury car dealership will achieve the same vibe on 14th Street that it might have in 압구정. As Emily in Paris would say, c'est un peu ringard. But putting that aside, I was pretty satisfied with the cuisine here. I opted for the 5 course vegetarian tasting menu - my absolute favorite was the house made tomato 쌈장 served with a trumpet mushroom steak - along with some apple kimchi, it was phenomenal paired with rice as the main course. I also absolutely loved the 죽 with lotus seeds - such a comforting dish that yet packed a ton of flavor. Some of the other appetizers were a bit less successful. The steamed zucchini had a beautiful presentation and interesting texture, but the smoky eggplant chutney didn't save it from some level of blandness. The amuse-bouche of lotus and nori chips was also unimpressive.

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    HoyMay P.

    This review is for the immersive exhibit being held in one of the rooms of the Genesis House. The immersive exhibit was inspired by the infinite power of nature in partnership with Gwyneth Paltrow. Actual live flowers were used in the exhibit. I enjoyed the moving lilies and the sereneness of the exhibit. Street and lot parking.

    Rina D.

    Love the ambiance, pretty good service, but definitely very overpriced.. We were seated right away but we were given the wrong drink menu which was a little sad because we took awhile to finally decide on our drinks, only to find out they were not available ): our server was still very friendly and nice! All the food portion was smaller than expected, but the presentation is top-tier. It might be better to come during lunch or for the floor sit-down area for some tea time with friends, rather than for a full meal! It would be pretty for a date night though~

    The Forest Within....not worth the wait....
    Helene S.

    The Forest Within. Narrated by Gweneth Paltrow. Discover the forest within. Enter a Korean forest. Reimagined using digital technology. Going on a serene journey. It sounds so calm. So pleasant. Surreal. Right?? Wrong!! Got to the Genesis House. Asked how long was the wait as the line looked long. Twenty minutes was what we were told. And we were in the building within about 25 minutes. What we weren't told was that there was another line in the building and then another line once we were down the stairs. Almost fifty minutes later, we were finally almost pushed through the short exhibit filled with flowers that needed to be changed almost every day and a small bridge mobbed with people and an immersive video. We were out in under six minutes. Definitely not serene. Definitively not worth the wait. Go to the Whitney, the Little Island or High Line instead!

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    Erin C.

    I've had this place on my list for a while and happened to walk-in on a Friday night with my girl friend, after strolling the highline. We ordered a bottle of makgeolli, a Korean rice wine and some dishes to share. The duck confit bone broth was delicious, with the rice noodles. And the beef dumplings were also so tasty. Service was excellent. We sat at the bar and watched the sunset in the well-designed, calm ambiance of the restaurant. I would definitely return. Added bonus: we checked out the exhibit downstairs which was delightful to the senses.

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    Utsav R.

    Dinner for two on my birthday. I was intrigued by the concept of the car brand I drive with a restaurant above their showroom. This is no Tesla diner experience. The moment we arrived, there was someone to open the door, someone to take us up to the restaurant and from there to seat us at our table. Service was prompt, friendly and helpful -- I know little about Korean cuisine and found it helpful to ask lots of questions. Each of the dishes were presented exquisitely and the portions were normal, not excessive nor minuscule. The mocktail blew my mind; my wife said it tasted better than her glass of Sancerre, which is high praise indeed! The tea room slash library vibe was novel (to me) and the place feels easy and comfortable, not packed in like sardines. We had a really nice time and would come back again.

    Denise A.

    We visited Genesis house again for their newest immersive experience, "The Forest Within," which is narrated by Gwenyth Paltrow. All the trees, flowers, plants, moss are real. It was relaxing and soothing and must have taken so much work to set up. Stay on the bridge for a few moments to see the changes happening in the sky and ground. The line outside was quite long when we arrived but it moved fast so maybe waited 20 mins tops, and 5 mins inside. The experience goes until June 29, 2025, Tues-Sun, 11am-8pm. We looked at the cars on the first floor and were offered to take one out for a test drive, which we sadly declined as that would have been fantastic!

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    Ask the Community - Genesis House

    Interested to see the art and also eat something but are there vegan options?Menue is not clear. It seems some items might be Plantbased but hard to tell

    Can you just do drinks at night? Or is food required?

    I went early evening (around 5-7 PM) and we just got tea and snacks! There were tables slightly apart from the regular dining tables where people were ordering full meals.

    Better to make a reservation at the bar or dining table?

    I would recommend a table. There's very few and the service is amazing. Our server opening night had been training 4 months for the position. All of the wait staff and support staff were super high quality. Get a table, enjoy the experience.

    Is it ok to go during the day for just tea & desserts?

    Yes, they serve coffee and Korean teas throughout the day.

    When will this be open for business?

    They're open now!

    How much was the tasting course menu and do they have a la carte?

    They offer a la carte. Forgot the tasting menu price but I think I saw the tasting menu paired with wine was around 165.

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    The Top of the Standard

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    During our adventures in the Meatpacking district my friend insisted we pay a visit to The Top of…read moreThe Standard for the amazing view. We got there shortly after they opened (4 pm), so it wasn't busy. On your way to the rooftop you'll pass through a nightclub, which reminded me of a discotheque reminiscent of Studio 54. According to my friend, it doesn't get hopping until later and good times are had. There is a jacuzzi inside, so I can only imagine the wild antics that occur. I would have absolutely been a regular here back in the day. The Rooftop is spacious with plenty of places to chill & relax. I ordered a Cucumber Limonade $16 (Vodka, Cucumber, Lime, & Elderflower). It was crisp & refreshing. Perfect for this beautiful sunny day. My friend was right. The view was stunning - with sweeping views of the city and the harbor. It was so nice to be so high up above the bustling city without a care in the world.

    Stopped by with some friends and unfortunately didn't get to eat or drink there because of an issue…read morewith alcohol service. One person in our group may have seemed a little off, and because of that, the staff refused to serve any of us alcohol. We get that they have policies to follow, but it felt a bit unfair to penalize the entire group--especially since the rest of us weren't drinking or acting out of line. To make things more confusing, they came back later and said we could order alcohol after all, but by that point, the mood was already off and we decided to leave. The place didn't seem bad overall, but that experience definitely left a sour taste. Maybe we just caught them on a weird night. Wouldn't recommend especially being in the wine country.

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    Bar Bonobo

    4.3
    (88 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    How happy hour ought to be... mini tinis and oysters to pair!…read more Bar tenders having fun, folks from all walks of life celebrating, smiling, sharing. A diverse space that is as much a spot for business as it is for the Party as the DJ stand indicates. Oh, and gold. Gold everywhere. Super fun spot that still maintains super crisp, clean program. Clean, rooted and martini driven. No bonobos here, just well manicured martinis that are built for the pallet, not the instagram grid(but, hey, they're pretty damn photogenic, too)

    I went to Bar Bonobo to celebrate my birthday. The ambiance is undoubtedly gorgeous, swanky, and…read morehip. Very vibey for a GNO or date night. My only two gripes with the spot were - they didn't acknowledge my birthday, even with a happy birthday from my server or the hostess. I am not sure why Resy prompted me to indicate the occasion if it wouldn't even be acknowledged or looked at. It obviously feels good to feel celebrated, so they dropped the ball in this regard. The second issue is it got sickeningly loud inside. This was a sunday night, and I ended up having to shout just to be heard by the girl right next to me. Everything else was good! Though there wasn't a dish that just blew my mind, everything was consistently really good and enjoyable. I recommended ordering a handful of dishes and sharing with a group. The cornstar martini was fun (and the popcorn was great!), the vodka pasta, caesar salad, and truff fries were enjoyable as well. The cute matchboxes were a cherry on top as we were leaving! I would come back for more of a going out event instead of a sit down dinner, but it's a cool spot!

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    Puttery

    Puttery

    3.8
    (95 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    A total of 4 of us came here on one of the most bitter winter days this year as we needed an indoor…read moreinteractive activity. We thought mini golf was interactive, everyone had the same chance to play and it's simple enough without exerting too much energy (unlike an escape room or the dancing tiles which I also came across in my research). Great place for friends, families, dates of all ages. We checked in on the ground floor (also have a coat check here) and were told they have a cabin themed course on the 2nd floor and a museum themed course on the 3rd floor, but there was a party going on. They also told us about the rooftop lounge, which is covered with plastic and they have heaters blasting the space. We went with the cabin themed. Although I don't think they completely blocked the 3rd floor with the party, we just didn't want to have to compete with others and wanted a quiet experience. They have stairs or an elevator. Once we got to the 2nd floor, we were the only ones there and were explained how the digital scoring works. We inputted our names, and our scoreboard would follow us from board to board in sequence after we all punched in our scores. The max was 6 putts per course to help keep things moving (we definitely played more than 6 on some courses lol). The courses did progressively get more challenging as you moved on. The decor was beautiful. Fairy lights lined the space with murals or a ski lodge/mountains around with a polar bear and a ski mobile. Many cute photo ops. On the last course, once you made it, the game swallowed your ball, I guess to help prevent you from trying to play the course again. I wish there was more than 9 courses though. It was fun enough but maybe having a few more would have helped fill the time more. Time flew by and we had lots of laughs. Would be excited to come back to try the museum course next time.

    Not a bad place, in fact I did get to play on both of the different courses. I must say I…read moredefinitely liked one way more than the other one. They did offer some Happy Hour drink specials. The beer I had was pretty good and staff was friendly here. I would actually come back to this upscale golf course to play both of the different courses again actually.

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