AYCE wagyu?! Say less, i am on my way. We ordered the Hyun-makase. This cost about $200 per person. It was an amazing experience. They first introduce all the different meat cuts to you and the server cooks the food for you. After you tried all the cuts, you are able to revisit any that you like as much as you want until you are full. This place is worth a visit. read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I do not suggest this place for a group of more than six people. We had around eleven in our party and only had one staff member cooking the meat for us. Granted, he did a great job and was very knowledgeable about the wagyu. However, since he had to service both tables, we couldn't get the full ayce experience. The ayce experience is indeed timed to 90 minutes. Also, we had to wait a while for our drinks too. They got our mocktails wrong a few times, too. It was very strange. I do appreciate how they were able to accommodate the group even though on resy/ OpenTable, it didn't look like there were times available. I emailed them a couple of times to change the number of people on the reservation. They obliged, and I had to remember that it would cost $130 pp if one person canceled. Anyways, for the food review, all of the meat was really good. It was a great experience to have, as I've never ordered so much wagyu in one setting before. The entire group except three people got the B menu. It consists of 15+ special cuts and marinated meat. The banchan or the small dishes that came with it weren't much. You can order other dishes, and I did try the naeng-kalguksu, which tasted really different from other ones I've tried at other places. The broth did taste different, probably because it had no meat inside of it. All in all, I did like the meat and the seasoning on the side, especially the truffle salt. read more

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This place deserves nothing less than 5 stars! Located in Manhattan, Hyun offers an option for AYCE A5 Japanese Wagyu. The moment you walk in, the hostess greets you and the set up of the restaurant makes you feel like you're visiting an authentic Japanese restaurant with private seating rooms. I am honestly not sure if you could get a la carte items because we went here with the intention that we were doing the AYCE option. With that said, they do have other dishes so I am sure you could come here and just get those. The price for the option we got was about $165 pp. We did also get dessert, an appetizer (cheese) and tea putting our total around $470 with tip. This place is by no means cheap HOWEVER, they do offer a quality experience if you're a meat lover! Aside from the obvious, the kimchi and the salad were my FAVORITE!! The kimchi had a nice shrimpy taste that mixes well with the spice level. AND THE SALAD..... the apple vinaigrette was PHENOMENAL! I think I got like 3 refills of that and it did help cut the richness of the meal significantly! The only and slightest complaint I have is that after the initial presentation of meats, they offer up to 3 cuts for the subsequent rounds. You are limited to 90 minutes and although unlike other BBQ spots, the meats here do not require any more than 1 minute to cook but some rounds, I felt like it took some time before someone came by to ask about our next order. The pressure is on to make sure that you leave feelings satisfied within those 90 minutes. I also want to note that when they came around for last call, it was 90 minutes from when we sat down, not when we ordered per se. Something to keep in mind! Other than that, an overall great experience. With the richness of the meat, it did leave a very oily lingering feeling in my stomach which did not make me crave for more. Nonetheless, it is definitely on my top list of places to check out at least once!! read more

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Waiter clearly catered more to the table next to us, explaining more and checking up on them. Ambiance was not what I expected, it was really loud. One round of our wagyu was overcooked. I left before the last round of ordering any that I want because of how disappointed I was with this place. read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I would come back to hyun just for the space and vibes, perfect for a nice date night!!! Loved the small rooms. Service was also amazing! Sadly, I didn't get my server's name but he was very chill and we loved talking to him! As for the food, we got the $130 platter with 8-10 cuts. I have never had so much wagyu before! It was delicious but definitely very heavy. We ordered another set of three after and could barely finish it. I would recommend ordering only 1-2 meats after the initial set and seeing how you feel from there. We also ordered the tofu stew which I thought was okay, wouldn't order again. We also had the bubble tea ice cream at the end which was a nice way to end the meal, nice flavor and not too sweet! Overall, for all the different cuts of wagyu we were able to try, I thought it was worth it! read more

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It's quite the experience, I wasn't as ready as I should have been. The amount or marbling limits the total volume you can eat since it just sits in your stomach after the first round of meat. I thoroughly enjoyed it more than average steakhouses, but it was heavy and I like heavy meals. All the cuts were pretty tender, but my favorite was the marinated short rib. That 1 definitely needs to be ordered at least 1 extra time. Considering that all the cuts melted in your mouth, there's not much to distinguish them for the most part. This is somewhere that's good to go on a company budget or for a special occasion. Going more often would take away the magic and it would be hard to handle all the marbling more frequently. I'd definitely go back at some point. read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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All you can eat A5 Wagyu? That's all I needed to know to try Wyun. This restaurant did not disappoint. Before we go further, know that when the wife and I went, the only option on the menu was the HYUN-omakse for $159 per person. If you remember the last time you were at a steakhouse and saw how much A5 is per ounce, you won't feel so bad about the price. The interior of Hyun is gorgeous. It's on the darker side, with low lighting and a dark wood and black theme for the furniture. I'd say it'd be the perfect place for a third date if you're willing to drop the $300. Ask for a table towards the back for a little more privacy. The tables near the front are clearly meant for big groups in a communal setting, but towards the back of the restaurant are several tables separated by walls that are perfect for small parties. The dining process at Hyun is relatively straightforward. After you give your drink order, the grill master comes by to set up and deliver your initial three courses. You won't have to worry about cooking at all; the grill master has your back. Once they're ready to cook, the grill master will explain each cut of meat and the recommended seasoning or sauce for the cut. They'll also let you know when the food is ready, and it's up to you to dig in and enjoy. After you're done with the first three courses, you have the option of having seconds, or you can try the galbi (marinated short rib). Once you've tried all of the cuts, you're free to choose any seconds or thirds or fourths (if you have the space) you'd like. The only limit is that you have the table for an hour and a half after the cooking gets started. Now that we've gone through the process, you're probably wondering how the food tastes. It's exquisite. The first two courses, in particular, melt in your mouth and provide all the rich flavor one can expect or dream of from A5 Wagyu. Our favorites were the lean cuts and the galbi (don't deny yourself the latter just because the other meat is delicious). We loved dinner so much that we filled up on the wonderfully marbled cuts and meat, so we didn't order dessert. Overall, Hyun is an amazing experience and a great, and dare I say affordable, way to try Wagyu if it's your first time. read more

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HYUN was such a great experience and such great quality food! My party did the all you can eat which consisted of a trial of all the cuts (pictured) and afterwards, we were able to request more of our favorites! I will say with a 90 minute cap, I wish we were able to order more than one cut at a time as we felt like we had the stomach for more; however, the quality of the food was great! Some of our favorites included the Wagyu (pictured), the back shoulder ribs, and the lean cuts were so amazing it was hard to choose only one!!! The workers were very kind and helpful when explaining the different cuts and were very attentive to our party. And I very much enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant! read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Do you like wagyu? Go to HYUN. Do you like fancy short rib made of wagyu? HYUN. Do you like cocktails? Too bad there is no bartender at HYUN tonight so you're stuck with wine, sake, or straights. Add rice for a really enjoyable time. Fatty beef goodness, photographed many times by influencers sadly included at many public tables. Yelpers excluded. I photologged every bite and shot video for my future Yelp video post--when I get enough space on my iPhone. Fancy salts and a really refreshing scallion salad join the meal. For servicing, HYUN staff won't push you too hard to eat, but will slightly frown on the 3rd reorder. Get your money's worth is the game at this hidden wagyu gem of Ktown. Get to the 4th-5th order if possible! Ambiance is great for a date, unless your date doesn't eat fatty beef. Sadly this was the young couple who was next to us at this boys night. This is not for the weak of heart or stomach since your wagyu should be entering and filling those areas to make space. As I fast and start breaking down the stored fat cells in ketosis, some are definitely from this night at HYUN. read more

Food - 5+ Value - Lol Service / Ambiance - 4 If you are coming to HYUN, it's probably for one of three reasons: 1. You're celebrating an occasion (hopefully someone else is paying) 2. You're excited for a special meal in NYC that is almost impossible to match 3. Work is paying for it Assuming it's one of those reasons (mine was #1 - happy birthday to me), you'll find an excellent experience of sampling and gorging yourself on A5 wagyu to your heart's content. I could probably spend another 200 words describing how excellent the experience was, but in short: - If you like wagyu or KBBQ, you'll probably have a great experience at HYUN - Make sure to note which cut is which...so you can ask for it later - It'll ring you up for ~$200pp after tax Will go again. read more

HYUN - 12 cuts of wagyu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Snatched the last reservation of the night for 2. Very minimalistic and back-lit vibes. You could smell the wagyus cooking and couldn't wait to have it! The service was amazing. We had a dedicated person grilling for us, but the rest of the staff was very attentive, floating around filling our water and tea constantly and refilling our banchans. The banchancs were fairly good. Everyone was so knowledgeable and kind. Overall, great service! We got the hyun-makase A without the marinated wagyu. The first course had 9 different cuts of wagyu. Beautifully marbled meats. Our griller was very kind and explained everything and conversed with us. There were a few times we had to wait a bit since he was grilling for another table next to us. For our first encore you can only choose 3 different cuts at a time, so we asked for more ribeye, short rib, and neck. Then for the rest of the night we had him bring out whatever the chef chose. We were not disappointed. Our last set, we got extra cuts. Every piece was perfectly cooked to medium rare and melted in our mouths. The truffle salt enhanced the flavor so well! read more

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Amazing food and experience. Personally thought the price was worth the experience. Every piece was super tender & the kimchi and salad that comes with the meal were delicious. The uni was extra but it goes so well with the wagyu. Definitely coming back after my stomach digests all the fat read more

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Really good quality food! A super good simple meal if you're looking for some good Korean bbq.

Simply the worst policy restaurant ever. We came from California thinking its a highend Wagyu restaurant. But later we find out its Ayce. So we got there and asked for cancellations due to misleading information on Resy and their official website. Its clearly did not say All you can eat. Not only they can not cancel our reservation and they have to charge us each $130 per person because of their misinformation. Strongly not recommend this restaurant to anyone . Let alone this restaurant is empty and bunch of rude staff. Especially the white male with long hair. the manager is as useless and clueless as he looks. Your the manager but you cant cancel because a misleading policy. What a joke. read more

The restaurant is very fancy. Perfect for a special occasion. We've been to this place twice. Be prepared to eat a lot of delicious meat. Every cut was melt in your mouth amazing. It comes with sides so you do not need to order anything else. read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Truly an unforgettable experience. Service was 10/10. The A5 wagyu was fatty and melted in your mouth. It paired well with the truffle salt and wasabi. All the side dishes were complimentary and so refreshing. I would say it was worth it for $130 pp, but they removed that option from the menu.. read more

HYUN - First 9 cuts - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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My bf and I have been wanting to try this place for over a year. We didn't know a wagyu place like this existed until literally one day after our NY trip last year! Our experience was worth the wait. We were seated in a 2 person private room, and we immediately felt so special. I forgot which option we chose, but it looks like we got about 14 different cuts of meat. I also ordered the uni add-on, and it came with this seaweed imported from Korea and it was nothing like I have tried before. It looked like fabric and it was very unique. Even tho the amount of meat does not look like a lot, we were already full half way through our tray! Even tho everything was really good, melt in your mouth delicious, we were wagyu'd out and did not order any additional meats. read more

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As a Restauranteur, I want to write an Honest professional Review. Let me walk you through this experience so that you know Exactly what to expect. 1st off, I Love Real Asian food as I Live in Bangkok Thailand 1/2 the year. We Fly to Japan, Vietnam often to eat their cuisine. In Asia we eat at the Michelin or Bib Gourmand Spots. We have been to over 50+ Korean Bbq spots in Thailand, which are Insane. These spots in Asia you scan a QR code and can narrow your selection down w being able to order as many of a cut you want. In Asia, it's super cheap too but I have no problem spending $159++ in NYC. It's an experience. The $159++ price point is right on the $ for this spot especially in NYC. High rent and the place has a super cool vibe. I totally understand this restaurant needs to make a profit & it's a fine line for them. I think it's too fine a line. I would suggest they sell sets for certain prices to lock into a more manageable profit margin. Like a $89, $129, $179 etc etc etc. I want any restaurant that serves Quality to Win. I'm a little mixed here in feelings to be honest. The 90 minute clock starts at reservation time. The selection is Great and the Serving staff is Very knowledgable. They are "well trained" in how to pace the 90 minutes. Almost Militant. So as you eat through each "selection" of High end meats from Japan w the little delays, you are left with about 22 minutes for the "Encore". Be sure to take a photo of each round's selection so you have a reference. They will cook and cut it for you, but then they line all the slices together on the side of the pan, which is confusing because then you can't tell them apart (purposefully?). In the future, I would ask them to separate each in a different quadrant of side of the pan to rest after cooking. It's advertised as "All You Can Eat" A5 Wagyu but let's be real you really can't eat & digest more than 12 oz's of this rich, marbled delicacy without feeling like ur digestion system is a little off. We showed the server the pics and pointed out to the picture on the cuts we Loved! In respect for the restaurant I know what meats cost the most but we ordered the more lean meats as you can eat more of this types without gastric distress. Again, I understand why because restaurants can't operate at a Loss. When we pointed to the ones we wanted to revisit the server said you can pick from 2 categories (Fatty or Lean). So we picked lean 1st, but they gave us a more chewy meat. This wasn't the ones we selected and this cut wasn't even in the original offerings. It was kind of misleading. Listen, my restaurant Wins Best Wings in Ft Lauderdale Every year but I would Never do all you Can eat wings. Too risky because you would lose over time. I get it. The highlight was the Kimchi (Best I've ever had). It was complete . I would almost come back for the opening picture (see below) & the Kimchi. Also, the truffle salt was excellent. Again if you are allowed to choose the Best 4-5 cuts on an All You Can Eat level this spot would be closed after Day 1. I get it. So basically if you go there w 3 people and w tip ur over $600 and you settle for the fact that your paying for the opening meats on the board, you are good. Just don't expect to be able to get the meats served in abundance for the encore round. I am not suggesting you come here or you don't. I wanted to give you the tools to make your own decision. read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a very high end place with all you can eat wagyu beef. It's a mix of Korean and Japanese cuisine given the wagyu beef but then they have samjang paired with salads that you can eat as a wrap. The chef comes by and cooks for you. We were seated in a private room, which provided a lot of privacy. To start off, you will eat all the different parts of the cow. Then, for each round, you can choose the cuts of the cow you want more of (up to three per round). We did only about four rounds and couldn't do more due to the richness of the meat. We did wish that they provided a picture of text of each meat because when they do cook it, it's all a bit mixed so we didn't remember which cuts we ate. read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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OKAY WOW I've been talking about coming to this place for the longest time and snagged a reservation like the day before. It's a great place for a date but most tables are for 4 people so definitely fun for a girls night or something too. Came in not knowing what I should get because I was between set A (8-10 different cuts) and set B (15 different cuts). I personally thought it wouldn't make too big of a difference to me so I was okay with set A. But we asked the waitress what she recommended and she basically recommended all the most expensive menu items which just wasn't helpful. She also didn't really tell us what the hyun-makase included which also wasn't helpful when we were ordering accompaniments. So my biggest beef (no pun intended) with this place was our waitress. BUTTTTT when the meal began it was great. I got the mojito and it was probably the best I've had. We had some good sake which was on the cheaper side on the menu instead of the one she recommended which was $450 and cost more than our meal. We got set A and ended up getting 9 different cuts. It came with lettuce wraps, onions that could be grilled, a scallion salad, house salad, and kimchi made in house. The scallion salad was my favorite (we had some left over and I wanted to take it but you can't take anything to go). The kimchi was the best kimchi I've personally ever had, with a good amount of spice that I loved. The meats were grilled by a separate server who explained every cut and where it came from on the cow and what salt/sauce to use. It was really fun!! And he was a fun guy, we had him take a shot of sake with us lol We ordered rice on the side but we really didn't need it and one order of rice is more than enough for 2 people. We also got the cold noodles in the Wagyu broth which I loved. It was delicious but you get so much food it's probably better to not order accompaniments and just pile up on the Wagyu because we only ordered one encore. When you reorder meat you can only get 3 different cuts again, not all the cuts. We also got the grilled cheese accompaniment and it was soooo good. Highly recommend Overall, we paid $480 for 2 people including tax and tip. Definitely pricey but it makes sense. Definitely come here for an occasion. Sure to have a good time with even better food. read more

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HYUN was an amazing experience! The interior was beautiful and had such a calming ambiance. I went with a group of 4 and we were seated in a private booth. It was super nice to have our own space and the staff was also attentive, informative, and kind. They joked around with us and treated us as if we were regulars - truly some of the best service I've experienced in a restaurant. We all decided to order Set B which came with 15 different cuts of wagyu and an additional serving of marinated wagyu. The wagyu was so flavorful and fatty. It melted right on my tongue. If that's the kind of meat you enjoy, you should definitely try HYUN. The marinated wagyu was my favorite - it was a nice change in flavor from the regular wagyu. The restaurant also provided banchans (side dishes) and sauces to pair with the meat. Lastly, we ordered two bowls of naengmyun and they were delicious. I would highly recommend trying that too. It was so refreshing and helped to cut the oil from the fatty meat. Overall, great food, great service! This isn't a place I would go regularly since it is a really hefty meal (and hefty price) but definitely a place I would recommend you to try at least once! read more

HYUN - Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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The venue may be easily overlooked, but once inside, it exudes serenity. The service is prompt. The meat quality is excellent and delectable, though excessive fat in the Wagyu left us feeling uneasy after the third serving. I wished for a touch more seasoning variety. I also ordered shaved ice but it wasn't to my liking and tasted too bitter as if I was swallowing powder A minor hiccup arose as we, a party of 6, had reserved for 7. Despite the seventh person being a no-show, the explanation for charging as 7 seemed incongruent with the nature of the all-you-can-eat Wagyu experience. Overall I do reccomend if tou have yet to try wagyu/AYCE experience read more

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I went here with one of my groups several months ago where we shared the meal A/A set. The service was alright and the atmosphere is chic. To drink, I went with the From Jeju with Hendrick's gin, Korean tangerine tea, and hallabong. Hallabong refers to a specific citrus and I couldn't really taste much of it being just lightly citrusy. I wasn't a huge fan of it outside of it helping with the richness of the wagyu. The banchan included three different types of salts (truffle, red wine, and wasabi,) as well as a fresh mixed greens salad, kimchi, fresh romaine lettuce leaves, a chopped salad, some ssamjang/soy bean paste, and my preference which was a scallion salad with gochujang/Pa-muchim. The sides were just alright outside of the excellent scallion salad and we got refills of that one and the ssamjang. The rice is extra which is strange at this price point but I guess you'll get full on meat. The waiter tried pushing the more expensive option such as the uni pot being mentioned many times but it seems he realized we weren't budging and we started with the guy thankfully not asking us again. They show the different cuts and quite quickly went through all of them with the waiter mumbling a bit. They put some beef fat on the grill and started. Of the meats, the ribeye was the best with a more distinct beefy flavor compared to most of the others with a better texture. I think I remember a tri rib or something similar being good as well. The pan gets full of grease and meat juice so they use bread to sop it up which is... different (and tasty.) They also give some onions to grill on there as well. For the encore after, they give you three cuts of your choice and the cuts they they give as noted are more fatty and less high quality. I got full not because of flavor but because of fat so in many ways, this was too much of a good thing. There was no offering of dessert after (though we do see desserts shown in other photos) and I likely would have paid even if it was extra and we left moderately satisfied. The food here was alright. I don't think AYCE wagyu works well as a concept as the fat just get overwhelming after a while. It's good for what it is but I wouldn't go back. Low 3. read more

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I made reservations for a party of 6 two months in advance. This place was kinda hidden when we were walking to it. The waiter cooks all your meats for you. At the last minute, we had someone join so we had a table for 7. The meats were all explained to us and which meat goes with what dip that they gave us. Everything was delicious. It is all you can eat for $160/person. I say it's well worth your money. The meats were fatty and just melts in your mouth. They only give you 1.5 hour to eat. The marinated meat was my favorite along with the rib eye. We didn't realize they charge us $12/bottle for water! We were a big party so we went thru 2 bottles fast. The matcha bingsu was ok. Very strong in matcha flavor but I felt like it was missing the condensed milk on top along with some toppings to be bingsu. Not really an issue but our 7th person never showed up due to a personal matter, and I figured since it was ayce, it should be ok. WRONG. So they explained to us that because they were serving meat for 7 people, they had to charge us for 7 people... Even though it was all you can eat? We ate every single meat and didn't leave one behind so I was confused why they had to charge us for the 7th person. We didn't complain when we were told this but for the future, make sure no one cancels or else you will be charged for that! read more

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I was absolutely blown away by this meal! Firstly, the interior of the restaurant is so intimate and well done. We got seated in our own little room and it was very romantic and comfortable. The waiters were very nice and cooked everything perfectly! They also did a good job of explaining which cut of meat they were cooking and cooked everything in a timely manner. The meat itself was absolutely the best quality I've ever had. I don't think I've ever eaten this much A5 wagyu before. Each piece melted in my mouth and each of them were marbled so beautifully. The marinated short rib was so flavorful as well. The ayce portion was pretty nice as well, we were able to order 3 rounds before we felt too full but could have ordered 4 before our time was up. I would skip the dessert. Overall, I would say this meal was very worth for the price and I recommend it to anyone who likes wagyu! I don't think I'll be heading back anytime soon though because it was such a rich meal, I think it's good to enjoy once in a while. read more

HYUN - Shiso sorbet - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been here twice so far - both times, the service was exceptional and the meat quality was great. However, it felt worth the $$$ at $99/pp for a smaller selection of cuts. Now, they only offer one option, $159/pp for 12+ cuts at a limiting 90 minutes which doesn't have the same appeal. As the meat is very rich, we were only about to go through 5 rounds before time ran out as the last order should be placed 20 minutes before the time limit. Ordered an order of their Hokkaido uni which they carefully on top of seaweed and a slice of cooked wagyu. HYUN excels at service and ambiance - it's a luxurious experience with servers constantly making sure your banchan are filled, water cups full, and meat cooked. read more

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a trip for meat and wagyu lovers! this restaurant caters a certain audience. if you prefer leaner meats and not really a big meat eater, i wouldn't go here. it's very fatty and heavy on the stomach. i love wagyu and meat itself so after hearing about an ayce, i had to go! we got the daily selected cuts for 12+, naengmyeon, and green tea bingsoo to finish. they used to have two options but now it's just one option for meat selection. the meat was super fatty, yummy, paired well with all the banchan! i was in heaven because it all melted in my mouth. also i feel that this place is worth it because other restaurants normally charge $100+ for tiny wagyu pieces, but this place you can have as much as you want! naengmyeon really helped to cut the fat and was perfect against the warm meat, since it was cold and not fatty! not a restaurant for a daily visit, but good once in awhile read more

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Came here for my birthday and I must say this is a very expensive meal! When it's AYCE wagyu beef, of course it will be pricey. All in all, I would return again but probably only for special occasions. The service and food was great - no complaints at all. They cook it for you and all you have to do is enjoy the beef! After the initial tasting (9 pieces) they allow up to 3 cuts per order. We ordered probably 4x after the tasting and we were stuffed! We got the wagyu cold noodles too and it was perfect to balance out all the fatty beef. The side dishes compliment it well too to cut down the fat. 5/5 stars, definitely recommend!! read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

HYUN offers a unique dining experience in New York City, especially for those unfamiliar with unlimited A5 Wagyu. Upon arrival, the friendly staff and cozy ambiance provided a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a rainy evening. The meal begins with a variety of Wagyu cuts, cooked to perfection. The accompanying bonchon side dishes, particularly the salad, were of high quality and complemented the meats well. Service was attentive, with staff ensuring that our bonchon sides were replenished promptly without needing to be prompted. After the initial round, we had the freedom to select our preferred cuts and indulge at our own pace. The restaurant's ambiance felt upscale and well-ventilated, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. Overall, my family and I were super satisfied and will most likely visit every time we go to NYC. It is really pricey, $100+ per person, but A5 alone is never cheap. Worth it. read more

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What an experience. If you love wagyu, definitely recommend. It is AYCE but it is really rich and fatty so you do get tired of it pretty quickly. Their cocktails and soju options were great and tasty. TBH, I don't think I'll come back but it was def worth checking it out at least once. read more

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They canceled our reservation with NO NOTICE. They made no attempt to try to contact us before our reservation time. We'd made reservations once prior, but had to cancel and reschedule. They said that they had to charge us the cancellation fee, but would credit us for our next meal. When we made the reservation for the next meal, they just cancelled our reservation without ever trying to contact us. When I called in to ask what happened, they said the original card used to make the reservation was not valid. I use this card everyday, it's valid. read more

Definitely one of the more higher end kbbq spots serving quality meats such as A5 wagyu but you get what you pay for Everything from the service to the decor is sleek, upscale, and fancy. And with fancy appearances... you get fancy delicious fatty meats!! Can't say one bad thing this spot. They have set the standard for our bbq experiences and a place I will always think of when comparing bbq. read more

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HYUN Korean BBQ of course is very well known in NYC and for a very very long time I had purposely stayed away. They offer a pretty unique experience called HYUN-makase. The star of their menu of course is their A5 Wagyu. Since weekends are usually very busy, I booked a slot on a random Thursday night for around 10p (they are conveniently open until 12a with last seating approx 10:30p). The place itself you will not miss if driving by and there is street parking (especially if you have a later reservation). We arrived for our reservation (I had brought a friend who also likes to eat) and were seated very promptly after they confirmed my reservation. All the table tops have grill and vent from the ceiling. As we were led to our table, I noticed the first few tables were all open seating and then as you move toward the rear of the establishment there are private booths. We got a private booth which added to the overall good experience. The employees were all lined up and greeted us as we walked by...made me feel like a VIP for a moment. . I had perused the menu beforehand and this is their current offering and price (subject to change) as of the writing of this review. They offer their HYUN-omakase for $159 per person which is actually not bad at all considering it comes with all you can eat wagyu at the end of the meal. The offer Korean and other side dishes which are a la carte: - sot-bap -doenjang-jiigae - naeng-myun - cheese - uni When we were seated the server Michael came by to get our drink orders (there is a very extensive alcohol list) but I just went with a cola while my guest had the water. The meal comes with banchan (side dishes) like kimichi, scallion salad and lettuce salad. The kimchi was quite unique here...very vibrant and definitely had a nice little kick to it. The scallion salad we kept eating and eating til there was no more. He recommended the uni from the a la carte menu and we decided to try it. After Michael took our initial order, another gentleman came into the booth to check on our bbq order and to answer any questions. I though he was another server checking on us but I was mistaken. It was the grill master and his name was Golf (cool name by the way). He explained in great detail what we would be getting with the Hyun-makase. The chef picks the cuts of meat (which is makase part of their branding). He brought back a beautiful tray of meat that had a very good amount of marbling. The owners of HYUN take their wagyu very seriously and source all the meats from different farms in Japan and expertly prepare the cuts for the customers. You get three different kinds of salts: wine infused, regular and wasabi...meticulously measured. Golf grilled the first course and explained the different cuts. Some standouts for me were the sirloin and mar There was also small pieces of toast brought to the table which were utilized as a paring for some of the meat cuts. He would grill the meats and put them off to the side of the cast iron pan so the do not burn. The uni also arrived at the table with special seaweed I had not seen before. During this first course, at one point, Golf grilled four pieces of wagyu and put them on top of the seaweed. Then he expertly transferred the uni to the top of the wagyu. This is all meant to be eaten in one bite...a delicious combo. I really thought it was not going to be enough food as we thoroughly enjoyed each cut that was grilled, at first trying to savor each one but then quickly devouring the meats as they were cooked. We even requested a second order of uni and seaweed as well as a refill of the scallion salad and kimchi. The second set of meat that was brought out were three large pieces of marinated Korean galbi. Already on out table was a large helping of raw onion which he grilled to perfection and then cut up in the pan. The wagyu pieces cooked pretty quickly in general and they melt in your mouth for each bite. In contrast, the galbi process takes a little longer but certainly worth the wait. He cooked each piece and then cut them up and mixed it all together with all the juices boiling. We had requested some rice on the side as well for the galbi to soak up all the sauce. Even without the rice, the galbi is known for being a very filling course in any korean bbq establishment. But it was so delicious. Now it was time for the unlimited wagyu! Another tray of beautifully marbled meats were brought out along with more toast pieces. Golf did his thing and this was enough food for us. *There is a penalty if there is any leftover For dessert, we got both the shiso sorbet and hojicha ice cream. It was a nice end to a great meal. Big props to Golf, the grill master who took care of us with excellent service. He was very professional, courteous and super helpful. I will definitely return with more friends and request him for our table. read more

First off, the place has great service. They kept asking if we needed more side dishes and came back asking if we needed more encore servings. I didn't feel like I was being looked down upon for ordering a lot since it's a fancy AYCE. BUT the wagyus are just so fatty I don't recommend stuffing yourself. We got maybe 3 encores, and I ended up feeling so sick afterwards. I wouldn't sleep because my stomach was so full and it was so full of oil, I ended up throwing up. It's partially my fault because I wanted to eat a lot, so it wasn't a great experience for me. Hey, at least the meat tasted good. read more

HYUN - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We are living proof that you can polish off five rounds of A5 wagyu in 90 min. We got the HYUN-makase for $130. It was definitely a race and not a marathon, the last order must be placed by 70th minute. Round 1 consisted of 9 cuts, subsequent rounds were limited to 3. Our server was generous and gave us 4 cuts couple times. Using pen & paper we categorized the meat into 3 tiers based on our own ordinal scale. We used a 3x3 table based on how the 9 cuts were initially laid out (see pic) Tier 1: chuck flap tail, short rib, chuck eye log Tier 2: flap iron, flap meat, ribeye, flank, tri tip Tier 3: butt Note you do "not" get to choose the cuts. Nonetheless we informed them of our preferences & they tried to be accomodating. Most of the time they gave us 1 of our prefer cut while sparing us any butts. The meat generally were properly cooked to medium rare. We had Wagyu before in Japan (Kobe, Hyda, Omni, etc..) and can attest to the qualities here, at least the top tier cuts. The wasabi, red wine salt & truffle salt were great, esp the latter. The kimchee & the 2 salads were good. They will charge extra for rice, tea & even water unless you request for tap. I doubt that all of the cuts were A5, but $130 was quite a bargain for the amount & quality. 3 of us prob ate over $1,000 worth of wagyu if this was in Alexander Steakhouse at Cupertino. read more

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A classy & highly carnivorous Valentine's Day pick. Location: Slow jazz & minimalistic, dark-wood decor lend to an upscale dining experience. Service: More hands-on as they cook all the wagyu for you. Starts off with a hot scented hand towel & involves frequent, friendly check-ins. Food: The Hyun-makase (w/ one encore) left me FULL. The two salads were delicious palate cleansers & the housemade kimchi was pungent in the best way. The 12 cuts are split into 3 sections: ribs, fattier/densier cuts, and lean cuts (clearly paid attention oops), paired w truffle salt, real wasabi, and wine-infused salt respectively. Ended w a round of marinated kalbi. My favorite were the ribs, which worked well wrapped in a ssam. The meat is cooked alone -- no oil or butter needed; it was rich, fatty, buttery, and filling. They surprised us with a V Day chocolate mousse, which was delicious but decadent. I left stuffed. Pre-tip/tax this was $159 per person. I personally wouldn't return unless someone else paid the bill again lol. read more

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First time in New York and first time having A5 Wagyu. We booked this place well in advance. It was the sole reason my buddies and I planned a trip to NYC for a bachelor party. Staff was excellent. I let them know that it was his bachelor party and they made sure to congratulate him immediately as we were seated. Talk about communication amongst staff! My group and I, being hungry men who essentially walked 12 miles total exploring the city, were weary we would have to go to another ayce Korean BBQ spot immediately afterwards, and have, in fact, already planned on doing so based on previous reviews of Hyun taking their sweet time, Hyun wanting to be stingy by dragging out the experience so they can serve less expensive meat... totally not the case for us hungry men. Each and every one of us tapped out within the 90 minute timeframe. As a matter of fact, we headed straight home after this because of how satisfied and full our tummies were. The staff members were exceptional and made us feel like valued guests throughout the duration of our stay. Now the food... I'll let the photos and videos speak for themselves. Literally meat that melts in one's mouth! We came to a consensus that this was by far the best meal we had in conclusion of our world-class NYC food adventure. High price tag but... I have yet to try anything like it. Well done Hyun. Five solid stars. read more

They call it HYUNmakase, which is all you can eat Japanese A5 wagyu??!! Those words are music to my ears. I don't typically do AYCE because the meat quality suffers, but in this case I know exactly what I'm getting and it's the premium shit I like. I'll start by saying the service was really accommodating. It was a rainy day and my Uber driver was having trouble finding me, so I was rather late to the reso but they were still able to give us the full 90 minutes of dining time. We had private seats at the chef's counter, away from everyone else which was nice. We got the upgraded version of the set which I believe came with 16 cuts of beef? It's all a blur because how can your brain not be foggy after consuming this much meat? Standouts for me were the filet mignon and short rib. Just melts in your mouth like butter, so rich, bursting with flavor and juices. I didn't even salt my meats at all, I'm a purist. Paired well with the Hokkaido uni and fresh truffle rice (I love indulging but honestly would not have ordered it at this price tag if it were up to me). My dining companion got a $900 bottle of sake that's supposedly really legit but I didn't partake, alcohol is not my vice. We got all three house made desserts- shiso sorbet, green tea bingsoo, and hojicha ice cream, the last of which was deffo our fave and fought over down to the last bite. So I'm not sure how many other people show up and only make it through the initial offering of meats like we did. I'm ashamed to say that we didn't order any additional rounds because it was already SO MUCH FOOD. Saying this in a whisper but...we didn't even finish everything from the first round served to us. All you can eat isn't for everyone. Full disclosure I didn't pay for my meal here which obviously makes it easier for me to enjoy it purely for the food and not be concerned about the value. But based on my previous experiences having wagyu, I'd say this is an extremely good value even if you don't order multiples. Do try to come with a big appetite though. read more

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I came here on a Friday evening with a party of 5. Reservations here are hard to come by, I would advise planning to come at least a month in advance. Hyun serves AYCE Japanese A5 Wagyu and that is why it's such a hard reservation to grab! The "Hyun-makase" experience is prepared by a chef who introduces the different cuts and what seasoning pairs works best. The seasoning we got were: truffle salt, red wine salt, fresh wasabi, and soybean paste. The cuts were beautiful and the A-5 wagyu just MELTS in your mouth. Because it is AYCE, it's advised to place your orders as soon as you can, because you are on a 90 minute reservation. It is also limited on how frequent they stop by your table as there are other patrons to tend to. I would definitely come back here for a special occasion! read more

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We had a great time at Hyun! The wagyu was so soft and the service was great! We got a private booth and the waiters are very very nice! It says all you can eat but you can only order 5 rounds. The first round is all parts and second round is marinated meat (we got 2 long pieces of meat) and the rest 3 rounds you can either chose fat or lean depends on what the chef has or offers. We were able to get all 5 rounds and with 1 water at $12 per bottle and a bowl of rice at $6. Overall 2 people cost about $435 ish after tips. It was one of the best meal we had in NY and overall a great experience! read more

HYUN - First round of Wagyu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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