Very good! Overdue review. Came here the night they were celebrating Michelin in December. The restaurant may have been more on point than usual since Michelins had just been awarded that week in NYC. Rainy evening and I was so carsick from just getting from Andaz to restaurant. I can attest the restroom are very clean as I ran to it the moment they opened the door. Luckily they brought some wonderful tea that soothed my stomach for an amazing meal. I am so grateful to the team for providing us an amazing experience for my mother and I. We were in NYC for annual mother-daughter trip. She absolutely loved the creativity. Hahaha she wanted to take the little jeju statues home and was only a little disappointed that she had to eat it. I hope the restaurant continues to be not only creative but delicious! Just note...not traditional Korean food so should not compare to traditional Korean food. This place is a wonderful elevated version of Korean food. Highly recommend for an excellent dining experience. read more

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I know, I know- it's a 2-star Michelin restaurant. But hear me out- we had a pretty rocky experience. Made reservations and traveled to NYC to celebrate our anniversary; at the recommendation of a colleague, we tried Jungsik. We were seated at the bar (that's on me- should have double checked I guess on the reservation). I didn't expect it to be so dark- like I could barely read my menu. When I asked if we could be moved to the dining room by chance, they said there weren't any spots available. I remarked on the darkness, and credit to the bartender for moving the light dimmer switch up (thank you!); but things got slightly awkward for a moment when another staff member stepped back and dimmed the lights- only for our bartended to gesture no. We were the only couple seated at the bar... so guess it was alright, since it was just us? We got out menus and I was a little confused... there wasn't any mention of the pre-fixe options. My friend had said that was the only option(?) When I asked- they provided a separate menu with the 15-course dinner. We ended up going with that option for the evening, and adding an extra with the bibimbap at our bartender's recommendation. (Skipping ahead- would not recommend bibimbap for extra $75; it was okay, but not worth the hike) When I visited the restroom, there are two neutral gender restrooms. My first walk-in was a bit unsavory; which felt like someone should've been servicing and checking them? I dunno... I mean, it's literally a Michelin star restaurant, but I'd honestly expect that at any decent restaurant. :-\ Food was good- my favorite was the 5-course banchan at the beginning. It's plated beautifully and the flavors are phenomenal. We did experience a few more bumps in the evening, including when desert was brought out, while I was taking photos, they hastily took it back to the kitchen. Apparently a server wasn't sure if we should've received 3 items, instead of 2... but instead of asking a colleague first, she awkwardly removed and brought the same plate back. Overall- the night was still good- but not sure I would return on a following NYC trip. The city is full of high-quality restaurants and other Michelin star chefs. read more

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What an amazing experience! We had such a pleasant time here, everything was great- food, service and attention to detail. My brother and friend were in town and wanted to experience Michelin dining in NYC, as well as celebrate my brother's birthday. All of the courses were well paced and every single item was great. There was nothing that we didn't like. Everything had a creative spin to it and the marriage of all of the flavors truly was a unique experience- never had korean food like this before. I also highly recommend getting the Dirty Shirley cocktail. It was sooooo good. Lastly, service was amazing. They were not pretentious at all, took great care of us, and had great banter. read more

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This is spot is an EXCELLENT fine dining experience. I came here with a group of friends and everyone loved this meal and left feeling full. One member in our group is vegetarian, and they crushed it accommodating for her needs. The ambiance is beautiful and not super stuffy. Our group definitely felt comfortable laughing without feeling like we were making too much noise in the space. For drinks, both the wine pairing or cocktails were fantastic. I went with the cinnamon roll cocktail- if you like a sweet and creamy flavor profile you'll love this and it comes with an adorable cinammon swirl on top. The tasting menu was just one phenomenal course after the other. My favorite savory dish was the arctic char and favorite sweet dish was the carrot cake. The service was wonderful the entire way through. Constantly getting the chairs for us, providing new napkins when we left for the bathroom, and when we were leaving, I left my phone there by accident, but the waiter ran out after us in the rain to get me my phone back. I can't wait to come back here and experience more Korean restaurants! read more

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Incredible food and extra special service for my birthday! We sat at the bar and really loved everything we ordered. Our cocktails were excellent. Highly recommend yellowtail bimbap, banchan, and scallop dishes. The chef sent us an extra octopus dish, a birthday dish of seaweed risotto (a take on the seaweed soup that is traditionally had in Korea on birthdays), and a signed menu with everything we ordered. We were also given some complimentary tequila to celebrate. We felt many of the dishes were a great value and loved our dinner here. read more

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I did not know what to expect from a 2 Michelin star Korean named restaurant. I couldn't fathom how Korean food could be elevated to Michelin star status. We were celebrating our anniversary and looking forward to an upscale experience. Upon entry, we were seated at a corner table. The decor was understated, clean and elegant. I felt prepared for a refined dining experience. The waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing. We decided to do one alcoholic pairing and one nonalcoholic pairing. A different drink came with each dish on the tasting menu. It was interesting that there were nonalcoholic "wines". The sommelier explained each drink. Although the wines were nice, in hindsight I would probably have opted for a couple of cocktails instead as I clearly could not fully enjoy the entire pours of each wine. The tasting menu had 7 savory dishes and 3 sweet. There were also items you can add at an additional cost. I very much enjoyed each dish but my favorite was the arctic char. We had also noted that I have an allergy to strawberries. There was a mixup which they realized afterwards. Thankfully I was okay but they were profusely apologetic and even brought out the truffle cone (which was on the add on menu) as a service which we were so fortunate to try. Every dish was seasoned perfectly, the service was impeccable and the ambiance was perfect. The only thing I want to comment further is, please do not come here expecting traditional Korean food, usually signified by KBBQ. There were aspects alluding to Korean cuisine, such as reference to banchan which means small side dish, a reinvented version of the steamed egg dish, kimbap, a hint of white kimchi...being Korean, I associate Korean food with hearty comfort foods. We did not leave hungry but this was definitely not KBBQ. Come here to enjoy an upgraded, refined, French influenced tasting menu. read more

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I tried writing most of this review right before Atomix. After finishing this review afterwards though, I would say that Atomix was undoubtedly better. I jotted a bunch of notes down during my meal so my memory isn't too stale. This place had an elegant and simple atmosphere. Nothing very notable, though we got seated in the back room which was more romantic. I started off with the persimmon tea which had a deep and fruity scent and tasted slightly sweet and herbal. I enjoyed it the more I drank it. The meal started off with the chef's take on Banchan: 5 elaborate bites. The yuca was fresh and had mixed textures, the item with the roe was crunchy, yet soft with a slight kick, the eggshell had a creamy steamed egg with spinach in it, the meat bite was a little tough, but the tartare sauce really elevated the flavor by giving it a little kick, and finally, the crispy apple pie was a little fatty. The first course, caviar on top of raw fish, was a little difficult to eat as it fell apart easily. The food itself was fresh and contrasting; it was soft yet crispy, creamy, and salty. They were definitely generous with the caviar. The octopus was next and it had a delicious aroma before it even hit the table. It was a little salty with a crispy exterior and perfectly tender meat. The gochujang was creamy and spicy, but tasted a little more muted than what I'm used to. I think this allowed the octopus to shine though. Afterwards, the scallop came out. It was well seared with a citrous and rich sauce. The base of the dish had some crispy rice which was fun to eat and held up on its own in terms of flavor. The squid ink was a little messy, but surprisingly added a lot to the dish. The arctic char that followed smelled so fresh, it could still be flopping around. The meat was soft and the red curry it laid in had a strong kick. This may have been some of the best curry I've ever had, especially in combination with the coconut foam. Now onto the infamous white truffle add-on dish. The fresh truffle aroma hit my nose as soon as they opened their box of white truffles and they shaved a generous amount onto the small pasta dish. It tasted earthy and creamy with bits of pepper. It was definitely a simple dish, but very elegant. Unfortunately, it was still closer to a carbonara than anything else... I would not say it was worth it, but it was cool to taste such fresh white truffle. The sixth dish was their signature kimbap. It had an incredible crisp to it and had a distinct nutty, earthy truffle rice flavor. The truffle and fish is an interesting combo but really unique. The main course was their Galbi. This was definitely the best few pieces of kbbq I've ever had. Tender, umami, simple, flavorful, and cooked to perfect. This was my favorite dish by far. The rice was super nutty as well. For the palate cleanser, we got an apple tasting dessert with watermelon foam. The white part was like a pudding and the sorbet was really fresh. This was really the most disappointing part of the meal: the main dessert. It referenced a Korean island with a dessert shaped like a statue. It was hazelnutty with black sesame and matcha flavors. Next was a walnut cake in the shape of a walnut in a bed of walnuts. It was not very sweet and had some red bean inside. Tasted great, but didn't feel very innovative even though the presentation was cool. Finally, the petit 4 was pretty standard. The first one tasted like citron tea, the second was this small soft dessert which tasted really good. The final item was a Korean snack which tasted like a mix of molasses and red bean. This was one of the top restaurants I've been to and I think it was worth it at the price we paid minus the truffle pasta (295 base). I do want to mention that the service was occasionally lacking (not refilling my water or tea) and there was no synchronized placement of the dishes. The atmosphere also wasn't that special if that's something you're looking for. read more

Loved Jungsik! Superb service and well-paced, delicious meal. Came here for their valentine's day menu and the meal started off strong with their amuse-bouche, which was arguably my favorite part of the meal. Of the mains, my favorites were the latter half: the arctic char was absolutely to die for and came in the most delicious emulsion, the black cod was extremely soft and melted in my mouth, the yellowtail kimbap was not only fun to eat but the nori was crunchy and the fish and rice were so fresh, and the galbi was amazingly tender. My only complaint from the mains was I found the octopus to be a tad bit too oily for my preference. As for the desserts, my favorite by far was the chestnut tart. It was creamy, filled with such a variety of textures, filling without feeling overly heavy in taste. A dessert heaven! read more

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A very enjoyable experience and service. They made it very special for my birthday and was definitely full by the end. They were very accommodating for my dairy free restriction which was appreciated. The wife had the full vision but didn't notice too much of a difference through out the menu. For a two Michelin star in New York, I was expecting a taste bud euphoria trip which never really happened. Everything was just really good. The sea urchin was only thing we didn't enjoy. Texture and taste was off and at a premium for add on made it a less than appealing choice. The wagyu was almost too tender like bone marrow. The ventura mencia ribeira sacra I would drink again. Great fruit forward wine but not too sweet. The woojeon tea first steeping was excellent. Don't bother with second steeping. No taste. The desserts were fantastic with the stand out being the refreshing palate cleanser snowball I call it :) read more

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This was my first ever 3-Michelin star dining experience. I sat at the bar on a Saturday night. Service was great and on point throughout the meal. You can tell they focus a lot on your dining experience and making sure they're on top of everything. I got a bunch of the dishes off the a la carte menu, and everything was very tasty. Standouts to me were the galbi and the yellowtail kimbap. While the food was delicious, I don't know if I feel like I just ate at a 3-Michelin star establishment. I'm not sure what exactly I was expecting -- maybe I got my hopes up too high before coming in. Nothing was mind-blowing in terms of taste, creativity, or presentation. I feel like I should've at least felt something was above and beyond for this being a 3 MS restaurant. This felt like nothing more than just a good restaurant that you can experience in so many neighborhoods in NYC. read more

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My first 2 star mischelin experience in NYC was nothing short of excellent - might be one of my best meals in NYC. came for my birthday with my sister and brother in law so we did the tasting menu which is very worth it. we all left full and satisfied. from the amuse bouche to all the courses everything was a hit. the amuse bouche had wagyu, squid ink, an asian pear dessert. it was excellent and presented very aesthetically. within the courses we had fish, wagyu, lamb, carrot cake, and so much more. everything was presented very aesthetically and it was fun to pick out the carrot cake like it was from a garden - so fun. service was too notch and they had quite the selection of non alcoholic drinks which i appreciate for someone who doesnt drink! 10/10 recommend and would come back read more

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My fiancé and I dined here earlier this month to celebrate his birthday. Jungsik ended up being a fantastic choice as the staff provide excellent service and we loved the food. Highlights of the signature menu: langoustine, octopus, galbi, and carrot dessert with black tea ice cream. The langoustine was topped with caviar and served on top of an emulsion. Each part was delicious eaten together and separate. I could eat this dish all day. The octopus was the most tender octopus we have ever had and so delicious with the gochujang aioli it came with. The galbi (wagyu shortrib) was also tender and full of flavor. We were stuffed at the end of the savory dishes, but of course had to make room for dessert! My favorite of the three desserts was the carrot one. I was in love with the black tea ice cream that was served with it because it had such a rich black tea taste. The cream cheese mousse was designed in the form of a carrot and we were able to "pluck" it from a box, which was pretty cool. We also tried two of their cocktails and enjoyed both. While Jungsik has 2 Michelin stars, we felt it was better than some of the 3 Michelin star restaurants we've tried. read more

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Jungsik was a 2 Michelin Starred restaurant (now 3!) in New York. Visited NYC with some friends and decided to check out a Michelin restaurant in the city. We've never really tried a Korean Michelin restaurant before so we decided on this place and it was incredibly satisfying for all of us! The food was amazing. Flavors were boosting and everything tastes fresh. The meat dish was so delicious, it just melts in your mouth. Service was superb. It was quite a busy night but we never felt like we were waiting around. Everything came out perfectly and in a timely fashion. The restaurant setting was dimly lit and the space felt comfortable and inviting. We truly enjoyed the dishes and our experience at Jungsik. Definitely recommend if you're in NYC! read more

2 star Michelin! This is my fifth time at Jungsik. The food is high-quality and there's a rotating menu every season or so, the plating and food is meticulously crafted with detailed oriented chefs. The service is excellent, the server came back and refilled our water continuously and checked in to see how full we were or how the food is. The ambience is dim lit and perfect for a nice dinner. Highly recommend. The menu is about $300/pp, we got the seasonal black ice cream add on for an additional $25. Worth it! read more

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Having been to Jungsik twice now, I can say with confidence that it has consistently amazing dishes and staff. It remains my favorite place to get a nice, high quality course meal in NYC. I'd choose Jungsik over Brooklyn Fare any day!! From the reimagined banchan to start to the unique desserts at the end (the carrot--basically reimagined carrot cake--and the walnut--a pancake-like shell with warm red bean inside--were some of the best sweets I've ever eaten), the entire meal at Jungsik is incredible. The menu may get refreshed based on the season/ingredients, but delicious menu staples such as the crispy-yet-tender octopus thankfully remain. No matter what you get, every bite of each dish is full of flavor and perfectly prepared and plated. Each ingredient shines and the texture and flavor are highlighted to make the dish outstanding (for example, the seaweed in my hand roll was delightfully crispy and amplified each bite I took with the soft, flavorful accompanying fish). This is truly a special culinary experience that is worth every penny. In addition to the food going above and beyond, the service does, as well. My server noticed I was left-handed after I took my first bite of the banchan and adjusted my place setting and dish layout accordingly. I've NEVER had that happen before and was blown away by the attention to detail. My husband and I were celebrating a special occasion, and each staff member who assisted us wished us a happy anniversary. The staff were professional but warm, not stiff as in other nice restaurants, which we appreciated. Jungsik is "elevated Korean" fine dining, and the ambiance matches this theme. The restaurant has a clean but not stark vibe, and ample seating for those who wish to try the full menu, plus a bar for those walk-ins who just want a particular item a la carte (which I didn't know was possible and learned about on my last visit). If you have a special occasion or just want some incredible food, definitely add Jungsik to your list! read more

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It was my first time dining at a 2 star Korean Michelin restaurant and it was good. The service was great and the dishes were fine, but not exceptional. The ambiance is nice and cozy. I love the booths. If you've been to other Korean Michelin restaurants (specifically 1 Michelin star), you are not missing out on much. You get similar tasting menu such as the octopus, scallop, artic char, gimbap, banchan and galbi. I did enjoy their take on seaweed soup they brought out to recognize my birthday. They also lit a candle and wrote happy birthday on their main dessert plate. read more

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We loved every single dish. It's very special when you can leave a restaurant after 9 courses (plus extraordinary ban Chan) and both agree that this was a perfect, memorable meal. The service was professional and friendly. The room is beautiful. Just perfect. Thank you to the entire team. read more

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We came for our anniversary dinner and had high expectations and excitement despite previous friends who had a poorer experience here. We were also greatly disappointed with similar complaints. First, the pros: Arrival to restaurant was nice. Quiet, open-spaced area, cobblestone made it seem like a nice pocket of NYC away from the busy-ness of NYC. However, went downhill quickly after that. The restaurant was empty when we arrived - we were seated in the middle of an empty restaurant which was strange but figured staff must have made prearrangements. Not too bothered until another party arrived and was sat at the table next to us and requested a swap to the corner table then back again to their original table. lt like the guests should be asked for their table preference to possibly avoid this because they took their water glasses and almost spilled it on us. The tables were quite close to one another that led to a poor intimate experience given we can hear the other tables' conversations and has to practically yell to hear each other. The waiter - similar to previous friends' experience, it felt like a marketing moment when he was asking if we wanted to include the add ons from the getgo and what our food allergies and preferences were despite us giving our preferences already on Tock. It made it seem like they did not review our reservation at all. Dishes: We tried the non-alcohol pairing, a first for us, and they were all very interesting flavors. We were impressed with all the distinct flavors, how they could taste like any red or white wine but had zero alcohol content, and how knowledgeable the wine connoisseur were. However we're unsure if the flavors complement the dishes, although that just may be our palette. First dish - It was a 5 course appetizer amuse bouche. They were all very seasoned and a nice balance of fat, acid, salt. The most memorable is the century egg dish. Second dish - I think it was langostine. The sauce was a tad fatty but worked well with heat and a freshnsss. Third dish - Octopus with chili sauce. It had a great crust and was tender, but the sauce was a tad heavy Fourth dish - Wagyu with dumplings- closest dish to what an a more authentic Korean experience if that makes sense. Broth was homey and the dumplings were flavorful. Fifth dish was an add on- Uni with puff rice - we were supposed to mix it together as a take on bibimbap. It was definitely an experience. The uni was fresh and we loved the puff rice but I don't think we'd order it again considering the price. Sixth dish I think it was trout but it felt like they reused the same sauce as the second dish. However it was perfectly cooked and tasty but no wow factor Seventh dish Hand roll with rice and with wagyu steak and soba noodles. Overall tasty but the ice cold soba definitely shocks you from the hot steak and I don't know if I liked that hot-cold balance Eighth dish Granite - refreshing as always Ninth dish We got to pick a carrot from their bin their take of carrot cake and it came with chocolate ice cream. Cute presentation but I was hoping for more a spin on traditional Korean desserts. Tenth dish Corn ice cream - had a nice light corn flavor. It was very light so nothing to be worried about if you don't like corn. Eleventh dish Small walnut w/ red bean cake - cute finishing bite and tasted good. Twelfth dish Petit four - candy, macaron, small cake which were a little too sweet. Overall the flavors were fine, but the lack of ingredients inherent of Korean cuisine made us scratch our heads of the tasting menu's story. Some memorable service was the waitress happily taking anniversary photos for us and also recognizing that I used my left hand to cut instead of my right and she would fix the untensils for me if she was the one bringing it out. However besides that the lack of intimacy, the poor first impression, and the minimal memorable dishes leaves a lot to be desired especially for a Michelin-starred restaurant. read more

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Came here with my friend for a holiday dinner celebration. I booked on tock which has a 50$ pp deposit for bar seating which they take off the bill at the end. The bar was the best to try the dishes a la carte. We were pretty happy with that selection as we wouldn't be overstuffed like as with most tasting menus and get to sample different dishes. The dishes are on the smaller side. We ordered a 5th dish and top off with dessert to complete our meal at the end. We weren't super hungry at the start as well. For food, they start off with their version of side dishes in a form of amuse bouche. My favorite was the tartare and steamed eggs (I don't usually like eggs that much lol). We tried the uni bibimbap, yellowtail kimbap, cod, and the langoustine. My favorite of the night was the kimbap. It was deconstructed with a light fluffy rice cracker wrapped in seaweed layered on with sauce and the fish made the perfect bite. For dessert, we got the traditional carrot cake to share, which was on the tasting menu. They came with a carrot garden at first that surprised us but it was just part of the display as we were plucked out the carrot shaped cake (dont get fooled like us, it's not a big cake decorated like a garden lol). It was a delicious and good paired with the ice cream. The drinks were super creative. I don't think you can go wrong trying them. Omigarita was my favorite which was a take on a spicy marg. Service was on pointe and everyone was super friendly. The bar space only had 5 seats and it was dimmer but worth it. The dining room was medium sized and could fit like 10 tables about. Would totally recommend for a special celebration! read more

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Love Jungsik :) its a must for me every time now. Old somm from a decade ago was a little lame but every experience ive had since then is perfection Always a NYC highlight for me read more

Outstanding food and absolutely perfect cocktails. Can't wait to go back. We sat at the bar and ordered everything from n the menu !

Excellent service coupled with amazing food! The chef is a genius with textures and each dish was delectable! The drinks and food were beautifully and creatively presented with elevated but familiar flavors. Deftly served with great attention to detail, the whole experience is just a treat for all your senses. read more

Each dish is excellent and prepared with meticulous details. Flavor, texture, and presentation are executed perfectly. read more

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I can say with some confidence that I have yet to have a worse customer experience than in trying to dine at Jungsik. I am confounded by the sheer lack of attention, effort and assistance I received. For context, I have some friends visiting NYC the week between Christmas and New Years this year. One of our big outings was to be Jungsik, as we were excited about a Korean 3- star Michelin restaurant. Since we were to be a party of 7, I had to go through email to reserve (too big for their Tock site). So on November 1st, I emailed inquiring about a reservation the Weekend of December 27th. A few days go by, and I receive an email response from the Jungsik team thanking me for my interest, but explaining they have yet to open their reservations for that time and asking me to follow-up in mid-November - which is fine. Mid-November rolls around and I send a follow-up email inquiring about the date, to which they respond saying they still haven't worked out the reservations for late-December, but that they have my info and get back to me towards the end of the month. At this point, I have missed out on most other reservations for the December weekend since most places have better planning around these dates. Regardless, I wait. Late-November rolls around and I finally get a response saying - quite curtly - that they cannot take my reservation. I receive no follow-ups of any kind as to other time slots that may be open that weekend or week, and no explanation. The email really felt like a brush-off. After a month of waiting/emailing/planning, I somehow didn't make the cut for that day. Again, thats mostly fine! They hadn't promised me anything yet and I didn't explicitly mention other times/dates I can do. And perhaps other large parties were ahead in the queue somehow (however unlikely)? Only minutes after their email response, I respond asking for other dates they have that weekend/week. I then don't hear back from them for about a day... When I finally do, they let me know they can do Sunday, the 28th and they ask for my full name and phone number so they can send the reservation link. Again, I respond timely and await the link. Once again, it takes til the next day for the response that, "psych!" they had given the time they mentioned away on their Tock site because that Sunday was now available for the public. The same Sunday that was NOT available to the public the day prior when they decided to not respond to me. They then offer me a random Tuesday reservation, which is the day my friends leave the city. Look - I understand they don't owe me anything here. I know they're doing well and I understand the place isn't very big, and my party of 7 no-doubt creating some logistical issues. However, this is a supposed 3-Michelin star restaurant. I have reserved/dined at Eleven Madison and Le Bernardin and received the red carpet treatment at both. To be honest, I've had much more helpful, warm and responsive email exchanges with reserving private rooms at my local bars than I did with Jungsik. It was simply an incredibly rude, cold and overall terrible series of interactions that left a bad taste in my mouth throughout. There are so many amazing restaurants in NY (the aforementioned Eleven Madison and Le Bernardin, for starters) that will make you feel like you matter! And that the hard-earned money you're spending is well-spent. I would implore everyone to choose one of those options - or really, anywhere else - over Jungsik and their can't-be-bothered team. read more

The meal was a wonderful blend of French sensibility and Korean flavors, beautifully mixed to create an overall satisfying and outstanding experience. From start to finish, every bite truly made me happy. And the carrot cake, which I ordered without much expectation, turned out to be incredibly impressive. I now have another restaurant in Manhattan that I'm proud to recommend. Thank you!!! read more

Um yeah this was a great dining experience. Tldr it's closer to a 4.5 - the one improvement Id suggest is the cocktails- it wasn't worth $30 IMO. The soju tasting was decent but stronger than I thought it would be. The space is beautiful, modern, elegant, a liiiiitle stuffy but it's TriBeCa so I get it. The banchan starters were delicious, honestly some of my favorite dishes of the night. That egg! Wow, that's technique. My other two favorite dishes was the crispy rice roll and the Arely dessert. The elegance, thoughtfulness and technique of every dish was beautiful experience. Great spot for a date night or special occasion. Also there's nothing that screams decadent like an uni bibimbap - it was delicious and the crispy rice was a unique twist. Overall a memorable night! read more

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2023 marks the 10th year we've been living in NYC. It also marks the 8th time I've come to Jungsik for my birthday (paused one year and did "take out" from here one year during the pandemic). I'm glad to be back here for another birthday. I won't name every single dish, everything simply exceeded my already sky high expectations. Couple of highlights: - Kimbap with yellowtail is their unique twist on Kimbap, crispy seaweed and flavorful yellowtail is the perfect combination and elevated Kimbap to another level. - Carrot cake dessert reminded me of something I've had at Disfrutar. We "harvested" a "carrot" from a tray of "dirt", and it was the carrot cake in the form of a carrot, which perfectly complemented the ice cream. One of the best desserts I've had in awhile. Service was top notch as usual. Interior is beautiful as usual. Jungsik is easily my favorite restaurant in the city. read more

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Amazing experience, one of the best meals I've had in NYC. Food is exceptional from start to finish, there were very few weak components and certainly no weak courses. The restaurant can be a bit stuffy, servers are very formal but the service itself is top notch - they wouldn't even let me refill my own tea they were so quick. Their amuse courses were amazing, each were unique with textures, presentation and big flavors. Teas, cocktails and mocktail I tried were all delicious. The urchin bibimbap is pricey but definitely worth the add on, it's delicious. The rest of the menu was stellar including the desserts and I can't wait to return. read more

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Jungsik serves up food that clearly deserves three Michelin stars, but does it without all the fuss and pretentiousness that one can encounter at a restaurant with that third star. This was hands down one of the best meals I've ever had the privilege to enjoy. Each course was a stand out and there was an element of fun throughout the meal without it seeming gimmicky. If I was going to choose a favorite course, it would be the scallop. It was perfection. A close second would be the octopus, and that's coming from someone who really doesn't like octopus. It's clear why that dish remains a Jungsik staple. The staff is so attentive and is keen to ensure every party has a memorable experience. And I must say their play list of 80s music was the best soundtrack of any Michelin starred restaurant I've ever been to- simultaneously classy but chill. Jungsik, don't ever change; you're perfect the way you are. read more

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Jungsik was a mostly extraordinary experience and more than worthy of its two Michelin stars. The ambience, service, and food were all fabulous, and overall it was more than worth the price tag for meal. Upon entry to Jungsik it's clear that you're in a fine dining establishment. I mean that both in a positive and slightly critical way in that everything is peaceful, well-considered, and minimal, but it does lack a bit of distinction. This is obviously an aesthetic choice on the part of the establishment but personally I prefer a bit more character to the interiors of restaurants. This being said, if you've been in Aliena, Providence, or the French Laundry, you'll feel right at home at Jungsik. Service is top-notch from the start. The staff all work as a team to make sure you have the best experience you possibly can. They are helpful, pleasant, and informative without being too much and that's the balance I always prefer. I mostly loved my meal. My favorites: The banchan! Of course, it's not like any banchan you've ever had as it includes things like steak tartare, an edamame taco, and a delicious tuna bite (I'm forgetting exactly what this was!) The steak tartare is mind blowing-ly good and like many fine dining bites I wish I had about ten more of them. Langoustine with caviar. This was one of the most delicious things I have ever had the pleasure of eating. The langoustine was cooked perfectly, the caviar was the perfect brine-y compliment to the sweetness of the meat, and the sauce was a delightfully acidic and cream mix that complimented the two perfectly. So, so, so good. Black cod. I added this as a supplement and I'm really glad I did. It was perfectly cooked with the classic sweet miso preparation and I was in heaven eating it. Yellowtail kimbap. Surprisingly good given that eating it felt a little improvised. The yellowtail was beyond fresh, the bap had great seasoning, and the Kim in particular was crunchy and had just the right amount of flavor to compliment everything. Less impressive: Octopus. I think most people really enjoy this one but personally I felt the flavor was a bit underwhelming. The octopus and gochujang had tastes that really just felt fairly muted and so I felt like the overall flavor was a bit flat. This being said, the octopus was cooked perfectly and had some of the best texture I've ever had in a perpetration for the dish. Beef Mandu. I think I was expecting the really rich flavors of the beef short rib dumpling from Rich Table in San Francisco and instead this was really subtle. The beef, broth and the dumplings really didn't stand out very much and I ended up speeding through the dish in order to get to their rest. Overall, really loved my experience here and definitely want to come back for entirely new tasting menu! read more

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The food was spectacular! One of my favorite Korean fine dining. All the dishes were delicious and spot on with the flavors. Ambience is classic and traditional. All the staff were super attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. The attention to detail was very much appreciated. I have recommended Jungsik to all my co-workers! It's definitely worth a revisit! read more

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Amazing dining experience with beautiful presentation, creative dishes, and great flavors. Highly recommend! We started the night with the amuse bouche, which set the bar high for the remainder of the dishes. This consisted of 5 small items that offered a variety of different flavors and textures. It was so good that I lowkey wished you could order a second portion LOL. As for the main courses: Langostine - The lobster was tender and had the perfect texture. I wasn't really a fan of the green stuff in the sauce, but that's my personal taste, I guess Octopus - The only item that I found to be slightly disappointing. While the texture of the octopus was great, it was a bit bland and I was expected more from a restaurant of this caliber Wagyu mandoo - The wagyu and broth add a nice richness to the mandoo, which have thin, delicate skin and flavorful filling Uni bimbimbap - The uni was fresh and there was a very generous portion of it. The crispy quinoa added the perfect crunch! Cod - The fish was soft, and the sauce had the perfect sweetness. The clam foam added a bit of saltiness and that ocean taste Butterfish - I did feel that this course was a bit too similar in flavor profile to the cod, sharing a lot of the same ingredients Yellowtail Kimbap - My favorite item of the night, and surprisingly one of the cheapest courses on the menu. I loved the presentation and creativity of this dish. The yellowtail was so fresh, and the rice had so much flavor. The crispiness of the seaweed made this dish the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Squad - The squab on its own was already quite tender and flavorful, but the sauce added an extra tanginess Galbi - Second favorite course! The meat was so tender and rich. The rice was flavorful and the pear in kimchi added a sweetness, but the meat was definitely the star of the show We finished with the dessert, which was so unique and creative. After being served the strawberry pre-dessert item, the server had us choose a carrot out of their garden. The concept was a carrot cake inside of a carrot, so we received carrot-shaped dessert that was filled with traditional carrot cake components. A chocolate mousse was served on the side as "dirt". While the presentation was on point, the taste was amazing as well! To finish the meal, we were given a plate of 3 miniature treats--candied kumquat, a mini macaron, and a mini a cake. All in all, a great experience! read more

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For a 2-Michelin star restaurant, we had higher expectations. This was an experience that was gifted to me for my birthday, and overall it was good, but I would say this place is on par with 1 Michelin star. The food was overall good, and some dishes much better than others. I didn't quite understand the order in the dishes. I would have loved to understand why certain parts of the menu were in the order, I feel there is more to it that I'm missing. Service was good but I've had better at non Michelin star restaurants. Our servers demeanor was a bit aggressive and sometimes it was hard for us to understand what our food was because of the thick accents from several different servers who brought it out. In sum, a great experience overall but disappointing for the caliber of this restaurant. I got this experience as a birthday gift but would not want to pay for this myself. read more

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Before closing out 2023, I want to make sure I write a review of Jungsik. Jungsik is definitely one of the best meals I had this year. It exceeded my expectations. My partner brought me here for my birthday, and it was an excellent choice. This place has also been on my list for a long time, so I was excited to try. The signature menu included the following: Banchan (fluke, wagyu beef tartare, soft steamed egg, squid ink rice, tuna tomato tartlet) Langoustine Octopus Wagyu Gamtang Mandoo Arctic Char Yellowtail Kimbap Galbi Strawberry Carrot Hodugwaja (walnut cake) Every dish was just fantastic and beautifully presented. Some highlights for me included the Octopus, Yellowtail Kimbap, and the Carrot (for dessert). I absolutely loved everything though. I'm usually on the more skeptical end of 'fancy' Korean food, but Jungsik truly elevates what I would categorize as contemporary Korean-American food. The service was also on point throughout the night. Our waiters were super knowledgeable and described every dish. The ambiance of Jungsik is overall fancy, but I wouldn't call it stuffy or pretentious. Overall, I had such a wonderful time at Jungsik. This was an incredible meal that I will never forget. I'd absolutely return and recommend this place for any special occasion. read more

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Third time is a charm I guess. This place felt like a different restaurant since my last visit. The vibe is a bit darker and warmer. More importantly, the food is much more focused on Korean flavors. Every time I went before it leaned French more so than Korean. This time around much of the menu had distinct Korean flavors. The service is also on point. If I have a minor quip it's their beverage selection. The cocktails are mediocre at best and the wine list is drastically overpriced even by NY standards. There are 3oz to 5oz pour options for some of the wines and they start at $100+ to 220+. Considering that an average bottle of wine is little over 25ozs that's an incredible markup. Basically one glass = whole bottle retail. The wine list is impressive but nothing much to actually pick out to drink. read more

Amazing experience through and through. Personally, I probably do not have anything extra to add compared to what is already on this page of reviews, but just wanted to go on the record as well! Each dish had its own unique charm, and my favorite was the octopus dish. If you are in the market for fine dining and have not tried Jungsik, do yourself a favor and go! read more

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Long standing must visit for korean / french fusion. Was a little underwhelmed coming here for the first time since pre-COVID. Meal was still amazing but I feel like it used to be better pre-covid. Jungsik used to make this amazing wagyu soup but they've subbed it out now for a mushroom soup that's still good but not as good as what they used to serve. Also, miss the baby banana :( Nevertheless still an amazing meal for a special occasion! read more

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4.5 stars. the food was really delicious, the service was excellent and I love the ambiance . It was perfect . read more

Jungsik - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a birthday dinner because it's a place I had saved for some time but was not sure at all how I heard about them. We got the tasting menu, which consisted of 9 plates which at the end felt properly full and satisfied. The waiters were very knowledgeable about each dish and the service was on point. The ambiance was clean, modern, and business casual formal. Highly recommend it for a special night place! read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with a dinner here to celebrate my birthday. We both never experienced modern fine dining Korean cuisine but we are big fans of casual Korean cuisine. Jungsik was an absolutely amazing experience. We were running late and the host team was so sweet to accommodate us so gracefully. The server Huong was so sweet and attentive. The service here at Jungsik really made my night special. We tried the signature menu. Everything we had was Incredible on the palate from the banchans to the petit fours. The lamb & truffle, uni quinoa, and octopus were my absolute favorite. read more

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