We came here for a birthday celebration and had a lovely meal. The interior is fairly dark, but by no means dingy. A pretty small restaurant which adds to the difficulty for getting a reservation. I had the lobster main, which was by the favourite from what we all tasted. Would definitely order a mixture of different dishes but you have to order a noodle dish (it is a noodle bar). We would come back. read more

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Very ambitious with the seating reservation. Over the top with the decor. Exceptionally daring with the truffle. I heard good things about the spot and really wanted to like it. Came in without any expectations and left without any of returning. I enjoyed the apps but not so much the noodles. Wish there was another option for dessert because honestly, not everyone likes truffle and definitely not in their ice cream. I would have gotten it just to see why the bold move but the party guests cannot stand the dang thing. Oh, well! Please tone down the incense in the loo, it easily felt like it was the scene in Midsommar. You know which one. read more

Hip, swanky interior, friendly service, and upleveled comfort food. That about sums it up for Jeju Noodle Bar. We enjoyed our time there. Everything we tasted was delish; I just wish we had more stomach space to try more dishes! - The fried chicken was really good though I'm not sure the caviar was necessary. - On the other hand, the caviar worked well in the Toro Ssambap! - The wagyu ramyun was good and I'm curious how the lobster myun is. Given the upleveled aspect of the dishes, prices are steep - e.g. $57 for the Toro Ssambap, $34 for the three pieces of fried chicken (which comes with the golden osetra caviar). read more

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Not what I was expecting, but a fascinating take on some Korean classics worthy of their . The Fluke Hwe (광어회) arrived more like a crudo than traditional hwe. I was expecting chojang (초장), but instead it was paired with a subtly tart plum gochujang (고추장) that worked beautifully. The standout was the Lamb Jajang Myeon (염소 짜장면). At first, I was struck by how little gameiness came through in the lamb. Then I found myself chasing a flavor I couldn't quite place, something almost minty. It turned out to be the interplay between the lamb and Sichuan pepper, which gave the dish a surprisingly fresh, aromatic quality. The noodles were perfectly al dente throughout. read more

JeJu Noodle Bar - Fluke Hwe - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We were able to snag a reservation and wanted to see what the hype was about. It was so dark we thought it was closed in the beginning. We were seated at the counter and realized wine list is way bigger than the food menu. We got: Fried chicken (3/5): perfectly cooked. Not dry on the inside and batter was nice. Paired with a cream tangy sauce and caviar which was fine.. nothing crazy Toro ssam bap (4/5): we didn't get the uni for the extra $30. Whole concoction tasted good but not special, felt like I could make something like this at home..? Lobster mun (4.5/5): was really tasty. The foam was very lobster and addicting to eat. Noodles were bouncy. Nothing crazy, cool place to hang with friends but not sure if I'd come back for the food read more

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Maybe bc i heard so many good things about jeju noodle bar my expectations were quite high. I'd def come back for the toro ssam bap and order one for myself!!! Each bite was divine and I genuinely got sad as the dish was being finished. Super flavorful, each bite was literally perfection. Mushroom ramyun was good during the first few bites, but it started to get rlly salty. The lime does help lessen the saltiness, but each bite did seem to progressively get saltier. It came with a lot of mushrooms and different varieties as well which I rlly liked! The thin noodles were also cooked nicely. Lobster ramyun was also rlly delicious during the first few bites, but got progressively got saltier and heavier. The sauce is almost like a bisque, but with a slight kick which I quite enjoyed. Noodles were cooked to perfection, a lil thicker cut, and nice and chewy! The toro ssam bap was definitely the highlight and michelin1 worthy. The other dishes were still delicious but i did find myself continuously drinking water after each bite. Service was ofc excellent and thorough. read more

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This was our 2nd time dining at Jeju Noodle Bar and the first time since they received their first Michelin star. We started with the Jeju Fried Chicken, and it set the tone right away. Perfectly cooked, crispy without being oily, and packed with layers of flavor. The caviar might sound extra, but it makes total sense here, adding this salty, savory pop that turns each bite into something special. For noodles, we split paths: I went with the Wagyu Ramyun. Rich, beefy, deeply satisfying, basically comfort food dialed way up. My wife ordered the Gochu Ramyun, which was spicy, soulful, and loaded with pork belly so soft it practically melts on contact. We were very please with our meal and it was better than we remembered. read more

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We joined the waitlist on a Friday night and miraculously got seated. A dark lit, intimate dining experience with endless delicious bites and options. Here's what we ordered: Toro Ssambap: 9.8/10 - filled with umami and deep flavor. This was my favorite dish and I would probably be tempted to order this again. Wagyu Ramen: 9/10 - filled with umami and deep flavor and endlessly rich broth. Seriously delicious. Jeju Fried Chicken: 10/10 - the sauce that this came with made this fried chicken probably the best we've ever had. Topping it off with caviar made us completely forget we were having something as "casual" as fried chicken in an upscale restaurant. This is a must order! read more

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2026 NYC. Upscale Korean. Michelin* (Highlight - Best) TORO SSAM BAP Fatty Tuna, Scrambled Egg, Tobiko, Shallots, Jalapeño, Toasted Seaweed, Golden Osetra Caviar Add Uni WAGYU RAMYUN A Rich Veal Bone Broth, Raw AS Miyazaki Wagyu, Brisket, Kikurage, Enoki, Scallion Oil, Sesame, Chill Beef Ragu (Highlight) LOBSTER MYUN Lobster, "Sauce Américaine", Calabrian Chili, Korean Miso, Coconut Milk, Lobster Emulsion GOCHUJANG BOKUM Beef Ragu, Rice, Lettuce, Pickled Mustard, Palae Seaweed, Potato Crisps JEJU FRIED CHICKEN 3pc Chicken Cooked with Rice Bran Oil, Yogurt Dip, Onion Powder, Golden Osetra Caviar Extra pc JEJU RIBS Half Rack St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Maple Syrup, Black Bean Glaze, Banchan DONKATSU Berkshire Pork Cooked with Rice Bran Oil, Seared Maitake, Tomato Mustard Reduction, Cole Slaw Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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We got 3 Appetizers. The ribs were really tender and falls off the bone. The tuna was excellent with caviar. The fried chicken to me was nothing special. It does come with caviar as well. That would be the one that I would drop. The entrees were definitely not normal noodle dishes. The lamb ja Jang is very herby tasting and a bit sweet. First time tasted ja jang so maybe it is supposed to be sweet. The Gochu Ramen is also very herby tasting. I did not try the Wagyu. The one most closely to a normal ramen is the Family ramen. It is also full of shrimps. Service was excellent and seating is definitely limited. read more

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We came here for our anniversary and quite honestly also using our Resy credit from AMEX platinum. Still pretty hard to get a table, our choices were at 5:15 or 9 PM. We went with a late dinner. We did have to wait 15 to 20 minutes, they did give us some complimentary champagne. We went with the truffle appetizer, great amount of truffle, very nice contrast with Yuzu sweetness, and the sadness of all the mushrooms on top of the scallop, which was a little bit obscured. Then we got the Wagyu Ramen and the lobster mean. Both were incredible, way you was savory, medium, rare, very rich. A very distinct Ramen. The lobster noodles were so good though . It was like a very strong lobster bisque, I wish there were more noodles. It was so rich it made the wagyu Ramen taste almost diluted. Eat the wagyu ramen first if you can read more

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My mom and i have been fiending to come here for so long! Decided to take our chances on a friday night and put a name down. Christine and i waited at katana kitten nearby and they called us after like 40 mins. Mom rushed down on the subway and got off at 14th st so she had to switch to the path. I ordered a glass of white wine to keep me company while everybody side eyed me bc they have a STRICT 90 min dining limit.... Which is one of my biggest qualms abt a lot of nyc dining..... But everything was delish! The toro ssambap is great idt u need it in ur life tho, liek 56 dollars is madness luv. Ceviche (think we got amberjack?) was great. Lobster noodles yum VERY savory and heavy u shld share them. I would come back here but i wouldn't like do the mostttt to come back ykwim read more

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Service: 4/5 Food: 4.3/5 Price: $30-$70 A unique blend of an intimate + lively vibes with its dim lights + loud music (although not jarring). Definitely a place to dine with others + most everything is easily shareable. They have a 90 min dining window, however, I think it's only enforced if there's another booked party. Despite the time limit, neither the service nor the pacing felt rushed (server took a while to take our order). Might be a controversial take, but the noodles aren't the highlight of their menu. everything else is more worth ordering. What I Ordered: - Toro Ssam Bap*: lots of elements, good rice to seaweed to toppings ratio, roasted seaweed SO fresh - Fried Chicken Leg*: less Korean-style, more reminiscent of Church's, super crispy breading w/ juicy + tender meat, comes out HOT, sauce + caviar aren't necessary, just good complements - Family Ramyun: flavorful broth without being too rich/salty, love the thinner noodles, lots of meat + toppings, but once split, kinda small + not enough soup - Lamb Ja Jang Myun: so saucy I wanted rice for the leftover sauce, has the noodles of a normal jajangmyun, but the meat of dan dan mian, spiciness builds read more

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I've been trying to get a reservation to Jeju Noodle Bar for a while, but it's been tough on Resy. I tried Resy notifications for a recent Friday and Saturday and was offered reservations for both nights (took the Friday), so I think this is the way to go about getting in here. The space is small and cozy; there seemed to be mostly parties of 2-4. Service was great. Food rundown: Toro ssam bap (fatty tuna, scrambled egg, shallots, jalapeño, toasted seaweed, caviar): Yes. This is the dish. If you get one thing here, get this. It's kind of like a make your own sushi project, where you can wrap up the extremely fresh and flavorful tuna, rice, and other ingredients into the little toasted seaweed wraps that you're provided in a separate bowl. All the ingredients just taste so good together, and I think they used sesame oil too, which I always love. Fluke Hwe (fluke, red onion, cucumber, plum gochujang olive oil dongchimi emulsion): this is the one dish that didn't quite work for me. While the fish and veggies were really fresh and I liked the crunchiness of the dish thanks to the cucumber, the fancy-sounding dressing mostly reminded me of an Italian dressing and it overpowered the rest of the dish. Mushroom ramyun (mushrooms, Parmesan foam, lime, chervil, garlic chips, pickled garlic): The mushroomy broth and the parm foam on top make for a real umami bomb. Loved this. Lamb ja jang myun (lamb ragú, black bean sauce, Szechuan, pickled onion, herbs, cucumber): very good. The lamb works really well with the black bean sauce, which tastes like a more pungent soy sauce. It has a gentle spiciness. read more

JeJu Noodle Bar - Lamb ja jang myun - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Michillin Star-worth a visit! My friend who is local, and few of us were walking around the area due to really long line in L'Industry pizza up the street. We tried to do a walk -in for 4 of us for a meal, but that was a fail, basically resy only. So my friend decided to try online after we left. And we lucked up and got a resy for the next night at 8:45pm. We arrived early, but we weren't able to be seated, so we walked around the neighborhood first then came back and were seated. The place is nicely put together, cute bar, and mood lighting all over. Service- was amazing from start to finnish. Meal was nicely timed. Multi servers checked on us. And it was great service overall. Attention to detail for sure. Lots of suggestions given by servers. Food- we shared a few dishes, but each ordered individual entrees. We shared the Toro Ssam with the cavier, was indeed worth it. This is essentially there signature dish, based on the reviews. We also split the ribs, which were fall off the bone tender and yum. And there truffle dish with mushroom was delicious. Then we got the Korean fried chicken with cavier. It was so crispy and fancy. For my main dish I got the lobster pasta. I was so full, but forced myself to eat every bite. It's very rich, but umami for the win. My friend that lives in NYC that I went with, has already been back. I would too, so I don't blame her, lol! Enjoy! read more

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We made a reservation for 6:45PM. Got here at 6:40PM. Was told they were "resetting our table" and we didn't get seated until 7ish. A bit disappointed with their turn time. The ambiance is intimidate and dimly lit inside. The lamps on the tables have 3 levels of brightness that one can adjust to their liking. So we got to ordering! There were 4 of us so we each ordered something to share. We got the donkatsu (recommended by our server), lobster ramyun (dry ramyun), wagyu ramyun (broth), toro bbap, and the trout. Food came out at a decent pace. Overall, everyone's favorite dish was the toro but I felt it was a bit over hyped. Food was good but not amazing. read more

I'm recreating the sambap dish at home because I'm so sad I can only get this dish when I'm in New York. It's THAT good! Every bite I had to close my eyes and I saw fireworks. I've watched the Michelin star chef talk about this dish and it was really clever how he came up with it. I also grew up eating egg sambap for breakfast and it's so comforting but eating a higher scale version of it was not in my 2025 bingo card. I never knew fried chicken and caviar was a thing but now im obsessed. The crust to meat ratio was on point. The breading had a bonito dashi flavor to it which perfectly paired with the caviar and citrus olive oil aioli. Not to mention the chicken meat was ridiculously juicy. Wagyu ramyun was great but I probably wouldn't order it again. The soup tasted like the cozy $20 Korean soups drenched with overpowering sesame oil. The Wagyu meat melts in your mouth but it definitely gets overcooked if it gets lost in the bowl and you eat it later. The chef did recommend to eat this ramen right as it's served and eat it fast because the texture of the noodles will get compromised Inside is dimly lit and a bit more condensed (not super spacious). Service wasn't great. They took a really long time to come to the table despite trying to get attention. They also had a different energy with certain customers. Our food took an hour to come out even though we had a reservation we made in advance. The food quality was the saving grace. read more

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Was super excited about this place because we had a hard time trying to secure a reservation. Once we arrived we were seated right away, the vibe is great with dark lighting. We started with the toro ssam bap and truffle scallop which were both delicious. We also got the fried chicken but did not enjoy it due to the chicken being too bloody in the middle with 2 out of the 3 pieces. We also did the wagyu Ramen and the lobster ramen, both were good but the flavors in the wagyu ramen seemed underwhelming. The service was very slow and only saw our server a few times through our dinner which surprised us. read more

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Wow, ok I did not expect to ever say this about a noodle bar, but these were the best ribs I've ever had in my life. I've been lucky enough to try ribs in Texas and I've gotta say that the chefs at Jeju have perfected these ribs. They fell off the bone and were perfectly seasoned. As you can tell by this review, I'm still dreaming about these ribs. We also ordered the lobster myun and the special of the night, the chicken sandwich. These were solid but the star of the show was the ribs. Ambiance was nice and the heat was a nice break from the cold outside! read more

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We got lucky with a dinner reservation on Resy about a week prior. We had four people, so we got to share more items. TORO SSSAM BAP $56 - This was just as amazing as I remember it from two years ago. I highly recommend ordering this. JEJU FRIED CHICKEN $32 - This dish is great. It comes with 3 pieces of chicken, dipping sauce, and a small scoop of caviar. I feel like this was standard good fried chicken. JEJU RIBS $34 - There might have been 7-8 ribs in our order. It also came with a couple small dishes of pickled veggies to help counter the greasiness of the ribs. This was good, but I wouldn't order it again. WAGYU RAMYUN $46 - This was just ok. I definitely prefer wagyu grilled, and I also really love Japanese ramen with chashu. This dish didn't stand out to me. LOBSTER MYUN $37 - The foam on this dish was cool. They put the soft boiled egg on the side as to keep the foam foamy. The flavor was so good. I would recommend getting this. For four people, we ordered five dishes and came out to be $75-80 USD per person. This isn't a place I would frequent, but I would recommend others to try when in New York City. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. Bathroom (only one stall) available. No Wifi. No outdoor seating. Very dark inside. read more

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I would come back just for the toro ssam bap alone. That dish was absolutely divine and mind-blowing. I took a star off for the rest because I thought all of the other dishes were okay. The fried chicken was super tender, but maybe I didn't love the oil or the breading because there was a tinge of something that took away from the chicken flavor. The wagyu ramen was nothing special. The gochujang bokum was the second best dish, but it is still a league away from the toro ssam bap. Next time, I'd probably just get two of the toro dish and call it a day. Service was great. Restaurant was dark, but it was still a nice, intimate environment. read more

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This spot has been on bucket list for months. We finally got a reservation. It has a dark ambience and very cute date spot. The food was really good. I got the uni rice bowl and other tapas. The ribs were good. Overall I would def check it and ask to be called if a reservation opens up read more

JeJu Noodle Bar - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

3.5/5 JeJu Noodle Bar has a more polished feel compared to your typical noodle spot, and it's reflected in both the presentation and the pricing. The Korean influence definitely comes through in their menu. The Toro Ssam Bap was the highlight of the meal, though the price is a bit steep for the amount of toro to other ingredient ratio you get. Jeju Fried chicken was underwelming, the southern styled fried chicken tasted great on its own, the caviar did not taste like much nor did it compliment the fried chicken, same with the yogurt sauce. The seasonal fried chicken sandwich was also medicore. The Wagyu ramyun I tried was seasoned well, though not quite as bold as I expected, because there was wagyu but it's lacking wagyu flavor. Service was attentive and the overall atmosphere felt more like a casual upscale restaurant. It's a little overhyped, imo. read more

Such a delightful meal here. Picked up a last minute dinner resy the day of and came with my friend. The Toro Ssam Bap was absolutely incredible. This was one of those dishes where you close your eyes when eating it so you can enjoy the pure bliss of the taste without any other distractions. It was magical. The Wagyu ramyun was incredible as well. Will undoubtedly be back here soon. read more

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Been to a few Michelin restaurants and this was by far the worst.... The food itself was okay. Like delicious but also just not on par with other Michelin restaurants I've been too. The caviar+fried chicken was pretty dry and the caviar really didn't add much to the dish. The ramyum wasnt anything special and the lamb jajangmyeon was REALLY salty. The highlight was the tuna salad start and the dessert. BUT the dessert was so expensive... we got a chocolate soft serve with shaved truffles and maple syrup. probably wouldn't have ordered it if we knew the price before hand. Pretty sure it was so expensive because of the truffle. Finally, they were rushing us and had asked us to leave right when we hit the 1.5 hr mark even though we had already paid and were wrapping up. Just not the best experience imo. read more

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The toro with caviar was heavenly. We also loved the Jeju chikin sandwicb special and lobster ramyun. Every bite we had was delicious. Shocked by how crowded it was at opening at 3 pm on a Saturday. read more

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I came to Jeju Noodle Bar about two years ago, back when reservations were a bit impossible (still is!). I remember loving the food then, a little more than I did this time around. A few staples are still on the menu, like the noodles, while some appetizers seem to change with the season. Toro Ssambap: Fresh tuna and caviar that you mix yourself and scoop onto a little nori sheet. Pretty solid bite. Jeju Fried Chicken: Super crispy, nicely fried, but the flavor just wasn't there. A bit of a letdown. Wagyu Ramen: Generous portion with thin slices of wagyu. The broth was rich and comforting. But $46 for a bowl of ramen is steep. Hard to justify. :/ Overall, it was a good meal. Not amazing, not bad. Maybe I'll give it another shot in a couple years. read more

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Pretty underwhelming Michelin starred restaurant. We got the toro ssam bap of course, the wagyu ramen, the lobster myun, the grilled ocean trout, and the donkatsu. No surprise, the toro ssam bap was our favorite. I never wanted the bites to end. The wagyu ramen was nice and light, but nothing outstanding. The lobster myun was flavorful and the noodles had a great chew, but again nothing to write home about. The donkatsu had a great tomato flavor, but there was so much sauce that it made the breading soggy. I wish the sauce had been served separately to maintain the crispiness of the katsu. It was a nice experience to try, but I would not come again. read more

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Our order for the night: - Toro Ssam Bap (4/5) - this was a great meal starter in a fun diy hand-roll format. The caviar on top was didn't play a substantial role because of the luscious layers beneath. Perhaps the uni add-on we didn't add, could've tied the dish together a bit better. Still enjoyable. - Jeju Fried Chicken (5/5) - succulent on the inside and crispy on the outside. The yogurt dip that came with it was a tarty delight and took this dish from really good to great! - Lobster Myun (4.5/5) - umami and comforting. A tad bit overcooked chunks of lobster, yet quite delicious! - Lamb Ja Ja Myun (4/5) - super savory. Perfectly cooked noodles, and sufficient protein to show for. Could use a tinge of sweetness yet this was an enjoyable take to those I've had at other places. The service was efficient and the restaurant was dimly lit which helped with the vibes. However the space is a little cramped. You mayb be asked to wait outside if your table is not ready, even if you're on time... Overall, decent experience. read more

JeJu Noodle Bar - Toro ssam bap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I was excited to finally try Jeju Noodle Bar on my recent NYC trip. I've been wanting to go for years but never found the time. We made an early res for dinner and were quickly seated when we arrived. For food we shared the: - Clam & Seabream Somyeon: Loved this cold noodle dish with clams and seabream sashimi. The noodles are thin + light and with the tart dilly broth, it's a great cold app to get your appetite going. - Gochujang Bokum: Beef ragu on rice with pickled mustard green, this was super home-y and a really filling appetizer. Great to share with people if you're looking for something substantial. While the flavors weren't too special, it's definitely a comforting dish. - Jeju Ribs: Super tender, tangy ribs with a hint of spice. The ribs are so good and perfect for sharing. It's served with potato salad and pickled cucumbers on the side. Really happy to have tried this! - Mushroom Ramyun: Definitely our favorite dish of the night! The mushroom broth was so rich and full of flavor. I love the funkiness of mushrooms and this broth really packed a punch. The parmesan foam only adds to the umami and overall this ramyun was just so delicious and really surprisingly addictive for a vegan noodle soup. This turned out to be more enough food for us. In particular the Jeju ribs and gochujang bokum felt like large servings. We ended up bringing half the ribs and a good portion of the beef rice home. The ambiance feels cozy in the dimly lit dining room. It feels special while still being pretty casual which is great for a date night spot! Will definitely be back to try the other ramyuns on the menu. read more

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It wasn't that there was anything bad but more like there was nothing to write home about for me personally.. The ssam was overpriced at $60 which was probably due to the caviar. ... tasted good though but wasn't anything too different or wow. The fried chicken was the biggest let down. The seasoning was underwhelming and the sauce and caviar to pair did nothing for it. The lobster myun was average nothing unique. They mostly were presented better than they tasted. The only thing that was unique and pleasantly surprising was the dessert with ice cream and knafeh. Definitely try that. Really liked that.. Overall, I wish Michelin star restaurants would stop slapping caviar on things to justify the price and call it unique. read more

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Chef Douglas Kim brings his vision to life in both the experience and menu. It's shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that getting a reservation here is hard to come by, but when you finally do get a reservation, take every chance to make your way there! The Toro Saam Bap is iconic. Its flavor explosion wrapped in pure happiness. The instructions provided make it an experience! Read the fine print for most of the items on whether you should mix or not mix them! The fried chicken is divine. The sauce reminds you of an onion powder chip and adding caviar on top of your chicken moves the needle beyond. Jeju Noodle Bar is a win for everyone. A W for vibes, W for food, W for customer service, a W for an unforgettable experience! read more

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Jeju has that Michelin hype and with that comes with the Michelin price We ordered toro ssam bap (with uni - wow bougie okay), fried chicken, wagyu ramen, lamb ja jiang myun They're known for the toro ssam bap and it delivered. One of the best things we ate during our entire trip to New York honestly. Well balanced flavors from every ingredient, just a seafood heaven in each bite. But maybe I'm just not convinced by caviar but adding it feels sometimes like a cop out to charge more haha. More so adding caviar on fried chicken is wildddddd. With the toro tho? Amazing. Each dish was like a punch to the face flavor wise, very strong over the top flavors. Which at first was confusing for my taste buds if I'm being honest. I went between ramen and myun and tbh was getting overwhelmed. Started eating each individually for a while and then I started enjoying it more. I realized after the meal that I like rotating around dishes when eating but for Jeju I recommend really savoring one dish at a time because the flavors are that intense. The yogurt dip with the chicken was a highlight for me. Refreshing acidity that balances the juicy fried chicken so well. Like I said though, the caviar felt unnecessary. Lamb myun was a pretty wild flavor journey - sweet, savory, then numbing spice hitting at the end. But overall balanced in that each flavor held their own. I appreciate the personality in design with the comic style explanations and little add ons to the menu. Tasteful yet playful at the same time. I wouldn't say my life was changed from this meal but I don't regret the meal either. Tasty meal but I'm not bowing down at the Jeju altar like some diners. If you want a flavor roller coaster (and are willing to pay the price) then Jeju is a place to visit. read more

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Was in New York over the weekend and decided to try Jeju noodle bar. Gochu ramen : 4/5 - the gochujang dollop on top of the ramen is not spicy. Broth was savory flavorful complex. I tried the wagyu ramen broth and preferred this one. The added kimchi and wood-eared mushrooms added the vegetal texture that I like without having to go full-on vegetarian. Great dish! $24 Wagyu ramen 4/5 : it's a very rich broth. I mean the title of the dish starts off with Wagyu. Lol. They put in raw A5 wagyu. You submerge it in the broth to cook it similar to eating pho. The broth is very meaty, very savory and compliments the wagyu. If you are hardcore carnivore you going to love this dish. * Probably the most expensive dish on the menu at $ 45 Toro appetizer : 5/5 Toro - probably the most popular appetizer on the menu here. I don't really like anything raw but I decided to try it anyways and the fish was really fresh. It wasn't overpowering plus tm Fried chicken: 5/5 I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but I really do love the presentation. The additional sauce and caviar topping that they bring to you on a custom wooden tray. The bucket of fried chicken with cartoon pics Douglas is fun and a theme that continues throughout the menu and some of the dishes. Way to elevate the experience! Well done Interior 5/5 modern Asian inspired . Low light romantic setting - great for dates Service 5/5: very attentive staff. You will get utensil replacements after each dish. read more

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Slightly disappointed with the overall service and experience. I would say it started off really great with the first hostess helping us with our table. Our party was running late so when we got seated we went ahead and put their orders and our order in. Our first 2 apps arrived pretty quickly (Toro Ssam) and Fried Chicken, however our Fluke came about 20 minutes after. Then our main dish (Wagyu, Family and Jja Jang) came about 20-25 minutes after that. The dishes were also dropped off at our table and no one would check up on us. I noticed that was kind of the experience other guests so it looks like it was standard. Overall my top dishes were Toro Ssam and the Family ramyun. read more

JeJu Noodle Bar - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Finally got to try Jeju Noodle Bar during my most recent trip to NYC and it did not disappoint! We ordered the toro ssam bap and fried chicken to start, which were both delicious. The ssam bap was slightly reminiscent of the caviar kim from Jua which is still one of my favorite NYC restaurants (although I'd say it's a little less rich, which is not a good or a bad thing), and the fried chicken was SO CRISPY, flavorful, and juicy! The appetizers definitely stood out here. For main dishes, we ordered the wagyu ramyun and the gochu ramyun. Both were pretty decent, although I felt that the noodles in both dishes were slightly undercooked/firm for my taste and did not absorb the flavor of the broth particularly well. That being said, the broth itself was super rich which did somewhat complement the more bland noodles, and I think probably made the rich broth easier for me to eat as I usually don't like super rich flavors. The gochu ramyun broth was actually very reminiscent of Ichiran to me, although the gochujang added some sweetness that definitely made it much more unique! read more

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Dinner here started out great but went downhill at the end for me. Surprisingly small, dark interior (they had the blinds drawn) that was giving West Village French/Italian restaurant. Not too noisy and not too cramped so I was a fan. My friend and I split 2 apps and 2 entrees (and 4 glasses of wine): Toro ssam bap was pricey but so fun to scoop and delicious. The fried chicken was perfect, huge pieces that had crispy skin and tender meat, and came with a generous plate amount of dipping sauce and caviar. Gochu ramyun was mildly sour and spicy. Lots of veg and pork belly in it, which I liked, but the noodles were pretty average. Hwe neng myun - seasonal so we wanted to try it. So refreshing! Had mint leaves, raw fish, bean sprouts, and some other things. Service was generally good - our waiter offered recommendations when he saw we were hung up on the options and explained how to eat everything. Where I'm disappointed is that we hadn't finished the neng myun by the end of our seating and they wouldn't let us take it to-go because of the raw fish. So we only got to enjoy a third of it before they took the rest away... If I knew they would do that then I would have ordered something else because this place isn't cheap! I'm pretty salty about that. About $150pp after tax/tip for this meal. Maybe I'd go back but I'd prefer not to get my food tossed without advance notice. read more

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Food was pretty good. Service was a bit slower than expected. The mushroom ramyun was filling and the broth was very flavorful. The noodles were good as well. Some of the mushrooms were a bit chewy but I did appreciate the meaty texture. The soft serve with truffles was absolutely amazing. Everything about it was amazing. Would absolutely recommend. read more

JeJu Noodle Bar - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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FYI - I would rate this restaurant closer to 4.5 than 4 stars. I had a great experience at JeJu Noodle Bar. After finally securing a reservation here, this place had received a lot of hype become I stepped foot in it. We came promptly for our reservation and were seated without delay. This place boasts a small footprint, but the location is clean and I felt like the tables weren't too crowded with one another. We were asked if we wanted still or sparkling, but not provided an option to choose tap, so we ended up getting a bottle of still water at the beginning. No biggie, and probably my fault for not requesting tap, but we quickly switched to a carafe of tap to avoid additional charges. Service was otherwise fantastic during the rest of our meal. We had already scoured the menu before coming here, so we had a good idea of what we wanted to get. From our reviews of this place, we knew we wanted to try the toro ssam bap, either the ribs or the fried chicken, a ramyun dish, and a myun dish. We were set on *not* getting the wagyun ramyun, despite it being one of the most popular menu items, as rave reviews for this menu item tended to be lacking, whereas there seemed to be a decent amount of strong vouchings for the less popular vegetarian option - the umami mushroom ramyun. As a party of two, we ended up going with the toro ssam bap with uni, gochujang bokum, ja jang ribs, mushroom ramyun, and lamb ja jang myun. We came fairly hungry, and left with a decent amount of leftovers, but I wouldn't have changed the amount we ordered. FIrst off, the toro ssam bap with uni was delicious. Granted, given how hyped this menu item has been, I think it was virtually impossible for this to have outperformed expectations. Thus it met expectations. I don't regret trying this (despite it almost making up half of our final bill). The uni makes this dish. Our first shock (the good kind) of the night came with the gochujang bokum, which is a dish composed of a rice base, meaty flavorful sauce, topped with crispy potato wisps. This was the highlight of the night - not only with how tasty it was but also with how good of a price it offers. I honestly think it outperformed the toro ssam bap - which is almost 6x higher in price. We had a bit of a longer than expected wait for the ja jang ribs (but nothing longer than the spectrum of what can be expected), but the flavor and the amount of meat on these was solid. I'm not a huge rib person, but the person I was with raved about these (yay). Lastly, our two noodle dishes came out at the same time. The lamb ja jang myun was the second (pleasant) shock of the night. The chewy ("Q") texture of the noodles were standout, especially when coupled with the flavorful lamb sauce. I liked the extra crunch the snow pea shoots added here. The mushroom ramyun was tasty and flavorful but honestly was outshone by the ja jang myun for me. We decided to skip on dessert although the ice cream did look delicious. Happy to have tried this place finally! read more

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This spot is such a gem! The food? Outstanding. Every single thing I tried was so good, one of the highlights was the fried chicken. It comes out in a KFC-style bucket, except instead of Colonel Sanders, it has what I think is the chef's face on it--which was fun and playful. And then... surprise--it's topped with caviar. Crispy, juicy fried chicken + caviar? Yes. They only have one dessert, it's a coffee soft serve. It's yummy! It's more icy than creamy, but I still enjoyed it. One thing to know: there's no cocktail menu here. They only serve sake and wine. I had a glass of Chianti and really enjoyed it, but if you're a cocktail person, just keep in mind this isn't that kind of place. Honestly though, the food makes up for it. The restaurant itself is teeny tiny, which gives it that cozy, intimate vibe. However, it can also feel cramped and stuffy. I saw some servers struggle to get past certain tables. In short: amazing food, playful details, and I think you should give it a try! read more

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