This place is truly dedicated to the art of the meal. I think even the fine dining skeptics among us wouldn't be able to deny the story each dish tells progressively over the course of the meal, from the carefully curated banchan first course, to the final three dessert courses that end the meal. Even the way the dishes were laid out on the table was clearly carefully rehearsed and orchestrated. I watched as multiple servers signaled to each other when it was time to clean up our plates, refill our glasses, and how each plate was placed on our table in a very specific order and place on the table. The staging was impeccable and they didn't miss a beat. I've been fortunate to have had a lot of upscale meals, but have to say this meal was next level-- every single course was unique, beautifully plated, and full of flavor. Some standouts include the octopus served with gochuchang aioli, the striped jack served with a hand roll that was lightly fried on the outside of the seaweed, and the jungsik garden. This had to be one of the most beautiful desserts I've ever seen. Our meal felt playful both in presentation and the way you were invited to eat it. Even though this is a three Michelin starred restaurant (only one of 13 in the country), this didn't feel stuffy at all. The pacing was phenomenal and our servers were warm, even recommending really amazing and rare whiskey to me and my partner. This is one of the rare meals I've had recently that will stand out in my memory and I'm glad I got to celebrate my birthday there this year. Thanks, Jungsik! read more

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I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday. We loved it. This was our first 3 Michelin star restaurant, and the whole experience definitely felt like a special occasion. The dining room is polished and upscale without feeling overly stuffy and overbearing. We did spend more than 3 hours here, so make sure to block at least 4 hours of your day if you're coming here. Service was very attentive and thorough. We personally tend to prefer a little less attention when we're dining, but given the setting the level of service made sense. Overall, we loved the food. Every dish felt very thought out, particularly when it came to the combination of textures. Nothing felt like it was there just for the sake of adding another component, and the pacing and number of courses left us feeling very satisfied, we were actually stuffed. I especially loved the octopus. It had a delicate crunch on the outside and the inside was so tender it absolutely did melt in your mouth. It was smoky, charred without tasting burnt and paired with the sauce it was so good. We actually couldn't decide whether we liked this or Jua better. I think Jungsik did a better job with the combinations and thoughtfulness of textures, but flavor-wise, Jua definitely didn't fall behind. And considering Jua is nearly half the price, it does feel like the better deal to me. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience. read more

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I've never had a 3 star Michelin restaurant before, but was lucky to be invited by a friend for a celebration. Jungsik is a contemporary Korean fine dining experience that is innovative and beautiful. It's a Preset Menu ($335) with an Uni Bibimbap supplement for $75, which you can share. I also tried a couple of the cocktails, but the Rainy Temple ($24) was a standout. Also had the Green Apple ($25), which was cute with an apple leaf in the ice cube, Yuja Sour ($24), which was refreshing, and Omijarita ($25), which was full of flavor. To begin, we had a beautiful presentation of banchan. These were small dishes that were bite-sized but full of various senses and zest. Each one was unique yet comforting while evoking different taste buds. Soon our courses came one by one. My standouts were the octopus, yellowtail kimbap, galbi, and the jungsik garden finale. The octopus was done like nothing I've had before being lightly crispy and fried but so incredibly tender inside. I am obsessed with how fun the yellowtail kimbap was to eat with such a crunchy seaweed wrapped with an aromatic truffle rice inside. The creativity in presenting the jungsik garden like the vegetable itself is so fun and cute. We all left this meal completely floored from the experience. What you really pay for is the thought and care put into each dish, which really shows. I also appreciate how informative and transparent all the employees were regarding fees and prices. This is a real treat to experience. read more

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Phenomenal experience! Jungsik may have changed my mind on being over fine dining. Awarded 3 Michelin stars, the expectation was high. They offer their full tasting menu, as well as the tasting menu à la carte at the bar. There's also one item you can only order at the bar: the sea bass. We started off with a yuzu cocktail and mocktail, which were both much needed and refreshing in the NYC heat and humidity. The two of us ordered the banchan, octopus, yellowtail kimbap, galbi, and strawberry for dessert. They knew we were sharing so every plate came out "split", minus the banchan. I still managed to take a small bite out of all the banchan and they were delicious! The highlight was the spot prawn and the foie gras tart, but I I have to say, every single bite HIT. The octopus was the best either of us have ever had. The seabass was bomb, the yellowtail kimbap was killer and the galbi was meaty, fatty and rich in the best way. The strawberry was the perfect light dessert. Service was on point. $50 per person deposit via Tock for a seat at the bar. Plus a $2.25 service fee. Reservations were fairly easy to make for the 6:30pm seating the day it opened. I wouldn't hesitate to do the full tasting menu on our next visit. read more

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I've been back now 3x and it's been a great experience! Food is consistently phenomenal, and service is very welcoming. Definitely great to sit at the bar and have some of their signature dishes without committing to the full tasting menu. read more

3 Michelin stars for food, presentation, and service, but one aspect fell short of what I'd expect at this level. We had a memorable night! The only add-on option beyond beverages was a $75 sea urchin course, which felt like an upsell rather than a true enhancement and we passed. You prepay the tasting menu when you reserve (ours was $1,340 for four), then layer on drinks. We had a round of cocktails (about $25 each), the chef's signature wine pairing ($225), and two "Ban-ban" mixed pairings ($175 each), which were the highlight on the beverage side. With tax and a 25% tip, the bill came to roughly $2,700, which is steep given the overall beverage experience. I won't spoil the many theatrical touches, but the final dessert course, "the garden," was the one element that truly felt magical. My biggest gripe beyond the overly long wine descriptions is the red wine pours, which were extremely stingy at maybe 2 ounces each. The wines (three French whites, an Oregon white, a Napa red from the PlumpJack group, another red, and a Hungarian Tokaji) paired reasonably well but none were exceptional, and I suspect most were under $100 a bottle, which undercuts the value at this price point. read more

Jungsik - the "Garden" - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Very strong quality food and service. It's expensive but definitely worth the experience. My only qualm was that the server seemed to want to up sell us a lot, including offering us a drink with dessert without letting us know the price ($80+) which felt a bit uncomfortable. read more

Phenomenal. Came here with friends who have been decade plus patrons of the restaurant. Had the premium tasting menu. First off, upscale white table cloth fine dining restaurant that could be used for any cuisine. A little unique for an asian restaurant since most upscale asian restaurants lean into traditional decor. This could have been Per Se as much as it was Jungsik Tasting menu always varies so please look at photos for the dishes. Standouts include: Octopus: Best octopus I have ever had. Perfectly cripsy exterior surrounding a very tender interior. Opening amuse bouche: Phenomenal bites with excellent flavour Artic char was also solid. Really, there were no bad dishes here. They ranged from above average to best I ever had (octopus) Service was classic Michelin 3 star with precision and execution. Well done. read more

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My 3rd 3-star restaurant experience after 11 Madison and Per Se. Overall, the experience was good although I'm still not sure if I can distinguish what separates a 2 star from a 3 star. The reservation was a real hassle to get as well because they ended up renovating but it went on longer than they were communicating at first. Standouts for me were: - Octopus: somehow the outside is so crispy while the inside is tender. The best textured octopus I've ever had - Mandoo: the piece of meat on top really melted in your mouth - dol dessert: the black bean in the statue was almost like chocolate, probably the best black bean paste I've ever had I didn't really like the strawberry dessert and the barley rice with the galbi dish felt off to me. I had the seoul mule which was a refreshing drink and the onijarita which is stronger and smoker because of the mezcal. I'd get the mule again but not the latter. They also gave us a printout of the menu upon request. read more

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This is a review from July 2025. The menu doesn't change too often. My favorite Korean fine dining restaurant in NYC. Definitely earned the 3 stars. If you are expecting strong korean flavors, you will be disappointed. It is best to consider it as french korean fusion. All the proteins are perfectly cooked. The octopus is the best octopus in NYC. It was crispy on the outside, very tender on the inside and accompanied with a gochujang sauce. The desserts are creative and tasty. Service was excellent and attentive. The carrot is a must for add ons. read more

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2nd 3 star Michelin meal that I've tried. This one was interesting, but incredible. First off, they open exactly at 5 pm. We had a reservation at 5, but got there around 4:45 pm. The doors were locked, curtains were shut, and we thought, "Are we at the right place?" I wish they allowed us to wait inside instead of making us stand awkwardly around the street. Anyways, the inside was pretty small, just a few tables and a bar area. The table we were sitting at was right by a tall windows where we got some natural light. The first banchan dish was probably the best main dish of the night. Six mini bites of strong, unique flavors and textures that I absolutely loved. Each of them had their own signature taste that I have never put inside my mouth before. Moving along, the next dish was also one of my favorites: it was fish with caviar and a very light and flavorful sauce. I loved it. The next two dishes were okay. The fried octopus was honestly my least favorite. The flavors were too strong and made me borderline nauseous that I could only eat half of it before giving it to my brother to finish. That usually never happens, so I'm not sure why or what they did to prepare that octopus to make me feel so revolted. That's probably just a me thing though, since I hear so much rave about the octopus. The salmon was good and the caviar that came along with it was delish. The most fun dish was the hand roll, where we got a little pair of tweezers to put the fish onto the roll with each subsequent bite. Definitely something to remember. The beef was fine, and the first dessert was decent. But oh my god the Jeju statue dessert was AMAZING!! First of all, it was plated so stunningly and the detail or the statue, rocks, ice cream, and even choice of plate was immaculate. It was the cutest thing and so so beautiful. We got an add-on order of the carrot dessert which was expensive but so unique. We got to "pick" the carrots from this dirt-filled container, and it was served with some ice cream. It had cream cheese filling and had a great crunchy exterior. The carrot looked insanely realistic, and you could really see how much effort they put into drawing the dirt and lines on the carrots. Hospitality was amazing, 10/10. Our main server was so nice and delightful to talk to. Great experience, pretty good food, but a lot of unique flavors. read more

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What was supposed to be a special anniversary dinner turned into one of the most disappointing fine-dining experiences I've had in New York--full stop. Besides the banchan ;The food was boring, bland, and painfully uninspired from the very first course, and somehow managed to get worse as the night dragged on. Dishes arrived cold when they absolutely should have been hot, with zero attention to detail and no discernible flavor. For a Michelin-starred tasting menu, the portions were laughable. We left genuinely hungry. That alone says everything. Service was sloppy and amateurish, completely lacking the precision, warmth, or professionalism expected at this level. Adding insult to injury, the dining room was freezing--colder than a homeless shelter--making an already miserable experience even more uncomfortable. It was so cold they even offered shawls - tacky and gross. For context, I dine regularly at Michelin-starred restaurants across NYC and have visited almost every Korean Michelin-starred restaurant in the city. Without question, this was the worst of them all. Every one-star restaurant I've been to has delivered a far superior experience. After last night, I'm genuinely shocked Jungsik still holds three stars--there was absolutely nothing memorable, creative, or exceptional about this meal. I've since spoken with friends who own Michelin-starred restaurants themselves, and even they were stunned by how far off the mark this experience was for a restaurant of this supposed caliber. What should have been a meaningful anniversary celebration turned into something we couldn't wait to be over. A complete failure on every level. read more

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Jungsik has never been better. Always an outstanding restaurant, it is now one of the best restaurants in the world. The quality, creativity and level of service are as good as any restaurant in NY. It is a joy to be able to eat at Jungsik. read more

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Incredible experience from start to end. Came here last Saturday as a party of 4 and we were seated quickly. I had the yuzu sour, which was delicious and seemed to be a popular choice. The testing menu started with several quick bites inspired by banchan and these were honestly some of my favorite flavors of the evening. The entire meal was spectacular, with standouts being the octopus (crispy on the outside, tender juicy and perfectly textured on the inside), the uni rice add on (so much uni! So buttery and fresh) and the short rib. The only dish that wasn't particularly interesting was the mandoo, which I thought was a bit flavorless compared to everything else. Desserts, which tend to be an afterthought for me, were excellent- I loved the cute sesame statue (delicious, inventive and fun!) and the garden of "vegetables" at the end was such a lovely way to end the meal. I was so stuffed by then, but the sweet corn and the pumpkin were packed full of fun flavors. Overall, I can completely understand the hype and Jungsik is absolutely deserving of its 3 stars. read more

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So, we walk in all excited for our Michelin-level night out, and the host smiles and says, "We have your reservation... at the bar." Not exactly the fairytale start I imagined. For a brief moment, I considered just eating a pretzel in the car and calling it a night. Luckily, they fixed it fast, and from that point on, it was pure redemption. The service? Impeccable. The food? Somewhere between art and sorcery. The amuse-bouche looked like something you'd see in a modern art museum, except this one you actually want to eat. The caviar course tasted like money and good decisions. The octopus was so tender I felt slightly guilty for ever calling seafood "rubbery." Every course came out like clockwork, and by dessert, I had completely forgiven them for the reservation mix-up. This is one of those meals that ruins other restaurants for you. Five stars. read more

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Beverages were fun but all pricey. Food wise, I was impressed by the Banchan and the mandu. There were three below expectation dishes: Octopus, sea urchin bibimbap, and yellowtail kimbop were all too unpleasantly crispy, such that the nice ingredients were deprived of their original flavors. The sea urchin was even a bit funky. Unfortunately, the rest of the menu was unmemorable. Service was ok but not outstanding. I find the restaurant lacking sophistication in comparison to other three stars. I enjoyed Jua and Joo Ok a lot more. read more

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My son and I had to be in New York for an event but as I was also celebrating my birthday, we decided to book reservations at Jungsik since it was the 1st Korean restaurant to earn 3 Michelin stars. I've been to Michelin Star restaurants before but my experience at Jungsik was definitely one for the record books. Upon entering, we were greeted with professionalism and an offer to relieve us of baggage that I held in my hand. We were then escorted to our table. The ambience in this restaurant was astonishing. It was warm and inviting but also elegant and sophisticated. I could see and feel the luxury experience. Each server that approached our table did so with the utmost precision and carefully placed and prepared our dishes accordingly. They even took the time to explain what everything was and clarified how best to eat it. I had specific dietary restrictions that I informed the restaurant about a week in advance. They took the necessary steps to ensure that they created special dishes for me on their signature menu. Their service was on point! I was absolutely impressed by every single dish that was served. They first provided a special drink that was refreshing, very flavorful, appetite enhancing, and a palate cleanser for the beginning of our experience. There were a total of 15 diverse dishes. We started with Banchan, 6 small dishes, and finished off with 9 dishes from their signature menu. I truly enjoyed every single item served; however, my favorites were the Soy Bean Soup with Truffle Pearls, Striped Jack, Octopus, Arctic Char, and Yellowtail Kimbap. All dishes were prepared and cooked to perfection. The presentation and display of everything were top notch. The icing on the cake for me was when they presented one of the dishes with Happy Birthday text on the plate and a candle to top it off. The experience alone is worth a second visit, but the quality, texture, consistency, flavor, and quantity of dishes served along with the servers professionalism and the elegance of the evening warrants future visits. My birthday celebration at this restaurant will forever be remembered. Thank you to the staff and chefs at Jungsik for an exceptional visit! read more

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Incredible food and experience. Intimate ambiance and staff were extremely nice and funny. Was never a fan of uni or octopus until I came here. Oh my god, IT WAS SO GOOD. My mouth experienced a spiritual enlightenment course after course here HOLYYY Every course was phenomenal and the wine pairing was perfect. Would highly recommend for any sort of intimate celebration or date:) Ps. They have matchboxes!! read more

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Went for an exclusive event and got to try both Korea and NYC recipes! Such a unique twist on Korean food to break into the fine dining era. Extremely impressed with the wine selection they picked with P2 Dom ranging to Opus and fine dessert wines. Really enjoyed the banchan, garden, and meats. The garden ending was so unique that you didn't know what you would eat. One threw me off since it was an actual carrot. Luxury dining was here and great service by the staff. Thanks to Christian. Note that the windows area is extremely cold so try to avoid that given no insulation. read more

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I come to Jungsik almost every year for last 10 years and I was never disappointed. The restaurant is now with Michelin three stars, and the service and dedication is at another level. Every dish is done with desire for perfection, in terms of balance on crispiness, saltiness, and sweetness. And the effort of using traditional Korean ingredients and cultures is impressive. read more

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I am giving Jungsik 4 stars because while the food and support team were easily a 5/5, our lead service kept the overall experience from being completely flawless. * The Food: Undeniably excellent and highly creative. Every dish was beautifully executed, and from a culinary standpoint, the meal was absolutely fantastic. * The Support Team: I want to give massive credit to the broader service team. They were attentive, professional, and provided amazing service throughout the night. They essentially did all the heavy lifting for our table. * The Miss: I feel it is important to bring a noticeable issue to management's attention regarding our lead server, Oscar. He greeted us at the beginning of the meal and reappeared at the end, but was completely absent in between. He never once checked on our table. Overall: Jungsik is a phenomenal restaurant. I am sharing this review because I want to ensure the hardworking support staff gets the recognition they truly deserve, and to make management aware of why this wasn't quite a perfect 5-star evening for us. read more

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Delicious meal! Every course was very carefully presented and was very detailed. The staff was very attentive as well, makes sense why Jungsik is so highly rated! The ambiance is also very calm and quiet, which is perfect for a dinner date! read more

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4.5 stars. The food was very delicious. And the service was excellent. It was a very upscale restaurant for sure. However, I felt that the experience was a bit underwhelming to be honest. For over $400 per person, the restaurant is missing the Wow factor. Also I was still a little bit hungry afterwards. read more

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It took me a bit to come around to writing this review, because although everything was quite delicious, it's hard justifying a $425+ meal, nearly $500 with drinks. Cocktails were mid -- I think can be skipped. But they had some of the best tea I've ever had! Paired with their desserts at the end -- delectable. Their bonchon is where it's at though -- love the bite sized portions of incredible flavors. If ever visiting NY again, I'd consider coming again... but still many other Michelins to try out in one of the food meccas of the world. ;) read more

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The service aims to be perfect, but it was a little off for me personally. A lot of the staff seemed to be trained to do the "right thing," but lack the experience to execute well. When we sat down, we were given no time to look over the drinks or the menu. They immediately wanted to start the tasting. Typically they should give a couple of minutes for us to look at drinks and settle. The food was all artfully presented and carefully placed. All of the portions were quite small, but for some reason I was very full by the end of the meal. Everything was fresh, but I think the best items were the appetizers in the beginning of the meal (especially the salmon roe) and the octopus. I rarely find well executed and tender octopus, so that was a pleasant surprise. It was a great meal for a special occassion. read more

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This review is a bit belated but I really had such a nice time here, I would be remiss if I could not give my 2 cents. This review is before Jungsik recently got its 3rd Michelin star, when it was previously 2 stars. When I heard about the 3rd star, I thought well deserved! Congratulations, Jungsik! We had the wine pairing, which we don't ever really do but it was actually quite nice and the pairings did work very well with our dishes. The dishes are beautifully laid out and very unique, and everything tasted delicious. My favorite display is probably the carrots - so cute and creative. read more

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Definitely a special spot for a special occasion. SO and I were celebrating our anniversary and had the signature menu. Each course presented different flavors and textures that were all very pleasing. Additionally, the ambience was soothing with Miles Davis like music playing softly. Lastly, the service was friendly and very professional. read more

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Food: - very delicious! I can see why they received 3 Michelin stars. Every dish on the signature tasting menu was like a flavour bomb and we added on the non alcoholic pairing which was surprisingly very unique. Together it was great and changed the flavour profile alot - fav dishes were the banchans, dessert, and scallop if I had to choose 3 Service: - The service here was really great! Servers explained every dish that came out and explained each pairing as well. Very attentive! Ambiance: - very sophisticated but still warm and inviting read more

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Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Chef/owner Jungsik Yim's "Jungsik" is a three-Michelin star Korean-influenced fine dining restaurant located on Harrison street in Tribeca between Hudson and Greenwich streets. This is a couple blocks north of where the late David Bouley's venerated restaurant once stood, where Chef Yim coincidentally worked once upon a time. The NYC version of Jungsik opened in 2011, two years after the launch of the Seoul location. It quickly reached two-star status a couple of years later. Some time passed, then it was disclosed in December 2024 that the restaurant was awarded its third star. This was well-deserved, and perhaps a fair bit overdue. It is NYC's first three-star since Eleven Madison Park in 2012, and the first three-star Korean restaurant in the U.S. It's dark inside, but it is a very elegant atmosphere. When they check your coat, they don't give you a ticket. They just remember who you are and what you brought. The bar has five seats. From my vantage at seat number five, I noticed the large Rolex clock on the wall of the kitchen inside. It reminded me of the one at Camphor in Los Angeles, a one-star restaurant in the Arts District. The service staff is dressed well and moves in harmony despite how busy they are. They also make you feel at ease. They accommodated my request to experience the tasting menu from the bar. When I booked on Tock, it gave me two options - main dining room or bar - but it did not disclose that the bar is generally only for a la carte ordering. They explained to me that I could sit at a table, but I declined, preferring my seat at the bar. They still were able to provide the tasting menu experience that I sought regardless. Thanks to them for that. The gender neutral bathrooms are very nice. Enough space to move around. The liquid soap was nice and pays a nod to Korea - it is the Joy hand wash from ELOREA, featuring the Jeju mandarin ingredient. Since I have cut down on alcohol consumption for a few years now, I like to order mocktails, or as they list it "temperance cocktails." The Yuja spritzer (Korean lemonade like drink but sparkling) was refreshing. I had two of these. The third piece of banchan was the egg. It was set on a bed of uncooked brown rice in order to hold it upright. Like "The Office" manager Michael Scott driving into a lake, I idiotically ate some of this rice, suspecting beforehand that I should do so, but I did anyway. It was crunchy and I was embarrassed. Very confusing. The foie tras tartlette as the fifth and last piece of banchan was delicious. Savory, but with Asian pear sweetness. The first course - striped jack - was excellent. It was liberally adorned with osetra caviar and featured white kimchi and a green citrus sauce. Fish bone broth. The fried octopus, which many rave about, has a crispy texture and is quite rich. It is a heavy tasting dish. Salty. The texture of the octopus was soft and not at all rubbery. Not sure how they achieved this. The Gochujang aioli was dense and rich. Not spicy at all, really. There were scallops with rice in small cast iron dish. The rice was very dark. I thought it was burnt, but it wasn't. The citrus emulsion pour was very nice. There was a high amount of spiciness on the tomato emulsion kimchi curry on the Arctic char. When I tasted it, I thought to myself "Now we're talking." Until now I felt the spice level was dialed back. Not here. The flavor of the coconut foam was subtle. Not overpowering. The wagyu Galbi was so soft and tender, as one of the staff named Leo mentioned to me that it had been marinated for a while. The radishes were nicely sweet, pickled in Korean pear juice. The yellowtail kimbap dish was innovative. The cigar-like structure reminded me of something that I would eat in a place like Alinea. The hallabong (what we know as Sumo Citrus) sorbet/granita palate cleanser was sweet and really refreshing The ice cream dessert was quite good. The Jeju island statue appearance was playful, and the dish had density and richness. A very impressive meal from start to finish. It was well-thought out and considered. I said it was probably better than Daniel, which to this point was one of the nicest meals I've ever had. read more

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My wife and I had the best meal of our lives at Jungsik in celebration of her 40th birthday! We made reservations for the chic bar, which allowed us to order a la carte. From the moment we entered, we felt welcomed. We appreciated the attentive, but not obsequious, service. The food absolutely blew us away! The six-piece banchan included a sublime bite of wagyu beef tartare, a tantalizing fruit tart with an olive-oil crust and a vibrant truffle soup. The otherworldly, dry-aged artic char had perfectly crisp skin, tender, rich flesh and a delightful bed of trout roe. The wagyu beef short rib was the best steak we've ever had--rich and flavorful, with the perfect level of sweetness and a touch of char. Dessert excelled as well. The playful Dolhareubang was served as a rock garden and contained a riot of flavor (black bean, rice and sesame). The bonus plate of four small dessert bites all delighted. Truly, every single dish was at least very good and most were outstanding. Moreover, the cocktails were the best we've ever had! We especially loved the old fashioned (made with Laphroaig 10) and the Omijarita (made with mezcal). Jungsik absolutely deserves its three Michelin stars and we would definitely return! read more

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The presentation and service here is top notch. The food was also good. You gotta come here and try it once. I'll Probbaly never come back here because I ain't about this Michelin 3star life. Lol Price with tax and trip runs about $850 for 2 with no drinks. Beautiful presentations. I did enjoy it a lot with my GF. Went here July 11, 2025 read more

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The servíce was amazing as expected. The flavors of the food were very interesting and very tasty all with a story behind it. Did not order the wine tasting but ordered 3 cocktails that were amazingly crafted. Espresso Martini was pretty strong so if you don't like strong drinks don't over it. Dress code was very relaxed which I appreciate because I was traveling and wanted to be confortable. read more

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what an experience! place has been on my radar for a long time but i'm glad i finally made it. the staff was so accommodating when we arrived; i had visited lysee before to purchase a bunch of pastries and they offered to keep it in the fridge for me. stand out dishes for me were the crudo (very light and refreshing), the octopus (sooo tender but also crispy), and the scallop over crispy rice. you can definitely get the korean influence thought out the meal. the service was impeccable, i had asked for ice for my water, to which they brought out an adorable glass ice bucket and tongs. about halfway through the meal they also changed that out for fresh ice since much had melted; such attention to detail. i get the hype for sure, if you're thinking about it, definitely give a try. read more

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I really enjoyed my time here. Our seat was a nice corner booth. I will say that they open right when they say they do. At other restaurants I show up 10 to 15 minutes to get settled but you don't have to worry or do that here. The presentation was very creative and stunning. The carrot dish add on was worth it. I loved the little preshow of pulling the carrot out of the "dirt". Also this is probably the best bathroom in all the 3 star Michelin restaurants in NY. I normally don't eat raw fish.... But I did here and I would do it again. I would come back here :). Thanks for an amazing time. read more

Came here for my bday and it was a phenomenal experience to say the least. They also make you super special with the cod piece on the house and seaweed like congee thing. Many pieces here do remind me of JUA in a way. Big big s/o to all the banchans!! Idk if I'd call them banchans but they were kinda like their own piece in a way and compliments one another. Here goes the tasting menu: Striped Jack 5/5: this is a perfect summer dish and reminds me of something I had at JUA Squid 4.5/5: perfectly crispy on the outside and soft tender on the inside. Squid went rly well with the gochujang Scallop 5/5: big fat and juicy scallop with the squid ink rice was very delicious!! Artic char 5/5: the kimchi was the perfect balance to the cured dry aged fish - one of my faves for sure Yellowtail kimbap 5/5: this was where I got so full and it was so delicious still. Every bite of the kimbap you eat with the yellowtail piece was amazing Galbi 5/5: chefs kiss!! The Galbi was so tender and juicy and the perf pairing with the veggie After that we move into desserts: Omija 5/5: this was super refreshing and perf summer dessert Dolhareubang 4/5: this wasn't too impressive tbh Hoduwaga 4/5: this was more of an expected taste so nothing surprising? All in all was very impressed with each dish and you will leave here feeling stuffed after the many courses. I was least impressed with the dessert here but always rm for improvement right? read more

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Absolutely worth the hype. Service and atmosphere is impeccable and every dish delivered. read more

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Jungsik had a bit of mystical aura coming in but managed to beat the expecteations. The dining room is just so beautifully designed with a modern, regal vibe to it. The staff show such a curated experience for what you're looking for whether it be an anniversary, celebration, birthday, or casual meal. Despite having an opening dining room, the vibes felt quite intimate for each table with low noise. The team were all charismatic, especially shoutout to Angelo! They made me feel so welcome and clearly invested in me having a great dinner. Meal started off with amuse - highlights being the wagyu tartare on brioche, just divine with variable textures and squid ink ball - just a flavor grenade explosion. The final piece - tart was a nice break to bridge into the main course. I love bites shifting from hand bites to needing spoon. Best amuse bouche I've ever had. The colors were also appealing. Striped jack was spectacular with soft, rich sauce balanced by slightly salty caviar and kimchi. The famous octopus was so visually appealing with the shape/presentation and sauce. It was tender with crispy skin enhanced by the gochujang sauce and progressed easily from the larger skin to the end. I got the white truffle kongguksu that was just etheral. As someone normally indifferent to truffle, it was just perfection with noodles in a warm broth and felt like a luxurious yet home-cooked meal. The scallop was fun to watch sizzling and was tender and soft and paired fantastic with crunchier rice with contrasting textures. Arctic char w/ emulsion had lovely colors and shapes, again another perfectly cooked fish with outstanding contrasting textures between the skin and fish. the Kimbap was initially funny to see like being served a cigar, I've never eaten kimbap this way, but the effort made it an interesting dish to eat. Eating the yellow tail and seafood/rice on separate sides but having the yellowtail on top made tasting the flavors nice by eating separately and combining including the textures. Finally, the galbi was just amazing wagyu with a nice amount of meat. It was just a delicate and hearty dish to end the savory courses. The desserts - palate cleanser sorbet bingsu had a nice sweet taste that delivered. Finally, the dolhareubang is such a beautiful, creative dessert with the statue cream with ice cream had such a sweet taste and sad to eat. The premium wine pairing had fantastic wines with each wine smashing the dish to higher and higher levels. Highlights were the piper heidsick brut champagne to start, kongsgaard chardonnay, opus one bordeaux blend napa valley, and excitingly, chateau d'yquem 2008, just a kingly way to end the meal. Unbelievable meal that is definitely near the top of my list to return for special meals. read more

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My Michelin resume includes all the 2 and 3 starred restaurants except Masa. Pros: Food was excellent and complete without the need to add on supplements, worthy of 3 stars Service was top notch Cons: Ambience and DIning room are the worst IMO of all the 3 starred Michelins. Too bright, cold and... square. Jungsik was the only 3 starred restaurant to not give any parting treats. I still gave this place 5 stars because the food was excellent, and well... this is a restaurant. lol It is a must try! I am not sure I would've given it 3 michelin stars though. read more

I'm all for spending large sums on fine dining, if that wasn't clear, but my impression of Jungsik was that the two star to three star jump was for reasons that aren't applicable to the dining experience. Although the food was excellent--refined while pushing boundaries--at times it was hard to separate Jungsik (***) from "a really nice restaurant in Tribeca." Waitstaff was passionate but one of the waiters we were interacting with most struck us as unpolished (same as Lina's February review). The decor gets rave reviews. I want to be very clear in saying this: the decor is that of "a really nice restaurant in Tribeca." I don't think it's appropriate to award three stars to a restaurant that lines its walls with booth seating and the tight table layouts that typify downtown restaurants. I question if there's any precedent for this at any of the other three star restaurants. When it comes down to it, the atmosphere or engagement of the experience didn't compare to any two star establishments that I've visited. Is this really on the same plane as Chicago's Oriole/Ever/Smyth? I would love to read more comparisons like this from other reviewers. read more

We went to Jungsik for the first time last week for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant mastered the creation of classic Korean flavors with modern techniques. The ambience is sleek, simple but inviting and the service was excellent, very attentive. They definitely deserve their two Michelin stars. The meal started with a take on Banchan with several unique amuse bouches including wagyu beef tartare with truffle, gochujang amberjack, softball egg with seaweed, rice ball with squid and shrimp, and foie gras on top of Asian pear compote. Every item was excellent. Among the courses our favorite were the octopus and the galbi. The octopus was the best I have had anywhere, cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and almost melting in your mouth on the inside. It paired very well with the gochujang sauce. This was a very enjoyable experience and we recommend giving Jungsik a try if you ever consider it! read more

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