Came by for dinner the other night and it was a world class experience. Kochi is a Michelin 1 star restaurant. Made a reservation 30 days in advance on Resy and messaged the restaurant directly for a seat at their chef's counter which the restaurant graciously obliged. Dining is available in their indoor dining room, heated patio, or at the chef's counter. Received a reminder text a few days prior to dining inquiring on allergies along with another reminder text 30 minutes prior to my scheduled arrival. The view from the chef's counter was stunning although I did catch a couple service irregularities including a chef's tasting menu card that may have been past its prime with numerous wrinkled edges...kitchen staff wearing ill-fitting uniforms and/or latex gloves that were too big. Service by the front of the house staff were attentive although some of the staff seemed a touch rushed...could use a touch more finesse... as I couldn't catch everything the staff said when they were announcing each course... perhaps a copy of the tasting menu card at the table would help. Started off the tasting menu with the sweet potato soup and it blew me away. I loved the contrast from the lightly fried beignet, the soup that was poured in, along with the premium ingredients like the caviar. The prawn tartare course was very unique and well presented. I love the contrasting textures and flavors along with the small tasting portions so I had enough space for the entire meal. The eggplant and mochi course I felt was a miss. The breading seemed a touch thick and pedestrian, including the sauce. The halibut skewer course was good. I loved how they used a torch to sear the halibut for contrast although I felt that the interior of the halibut was on the cool side... The dry-aged pork collar was cooked to perfection and the complementary sauces definitely helped as I felt that the pork collar itself was on the blander side. The duck course was probably my favorite as it seemed to be a local Long Island that was flavorful. The chef included truffles on the house, which was a treat. The snow crab rice dish was tasty. I loved the smaller portions along with the two huge chunks of crab. The avocado was a nice touch to the rice dish although my pieces of avocado had several huge brown spots in them...bummer. The froyo pallette cleanser course was a rather heavy 1st dessert. The chesnut ice cream dessert I wasn't a fan of probably due to the fact that I found their white chocolate a touch on the sweeter side. I did enjoy their complimentary panna cotta on the house which was a light and refreshing way to finish off their signature tasting menu. The loo was also interesting as there was no hot water?!? and the inside of the bathroom door had paint that was severly peeling along with a bathroom vent that looked like it hadn't been dusted for years... ~$200/head after tax and gratuity for dinner. read more

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My friends and I came here for a celebration, definitely an affordable one star Michelin restaurant. Service was good, our waiter was attentive. The ambiance is a bit more upscale but still maintained a casual vibe. The food surprised me for sure! Each dish was an interesting mix of flavor profiles that I wouldn't expect to go well together but did! My favorites had to be the skewers, the meat was cooked just right and still very tender. The desert was also an added bonus--fresh and light to end the evening! read more

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Wow! Where to start? This was my first Michelin Star Restaurant experience and it did not disappoint! Every course was plated so beautifully and the descriptions for how to eat it to enjoy it best was amazing! Every course (there were 9) had different textures, flavors, & combinations that my taste buds were celebrating every time!! I wish I could go back and eat it all again! The service was amazing, everyone was so helpful and attentive to our needs and the restaurant was very cozy in this NYC winter! read more

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Returned for another wonderful meal This time we were not rushed to make a theater date and enjoyed our 2.5 hour meal. Great balance of flavor and texture in every dish The dairy issue for one diner was handled beautifully. The subs looked the same or similar and tasted great another diner didn't care for the pork dish. The waitstaff noticed and offered to bring fish instead. Outstanding attention to the experience and the food. Great mokioli too. read more

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Kochi was everything we hoped for from a NYC Michelin rated restaurant. The service was attentive and paced just right. The restaurant reached out to us ahead of time regarding one of us being pescatarian. They wanted to get it right and they did (thanks for that!). When we arrived, our menu's said "happy birthday"- what a lovely touch. Every course was divine- we especially loved the mushroom soup and halibut. The space is cozy and honestly just perfect to create an intimate dining experience. We loved it and will be back. Their Michelin star is well deserved read more

Kochi is amazing and a reservation is a must! The service was impeccable, the food was delicious, and the drinks were uniquely tasty. If it's just 2 people, I recommend sitting at the bar so you can view the chefs create all the amazingness you're about to consume. Their Michelin star is definitely well-deserved. My menu consisted of: - Sweet Potato Soup - Hwe - Eggplant Twig - Halibut - Pork (my favorite!) - Duck - Snow Crab Bibimbap - Froyo - Ice Cream If they have specials or add-ons, I recommend at least highly considering them. I did a few (abalone appetizer, truffle on the duck, sea urchin supplement on the bibimbap) and they elevated the experience. read more

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I came here for the Christmas Eve dinner and it was amazing! We did have to wait 30 minutes for our reserved bar seat, but they did apologize and provided us with rose because of our wait. We found every dish to be plated beautifully and the textures and tastes were delicious! I absolutely enjoyed the experience and would come back to try the regular set menu. Service was great as well. We were full, but the dessert courses were delectable as well so we were extra full by the end of the meal. read more

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3.5 stars -- honestly, was not super impressed, especially given the steep price point. The only dish I really enjoyed was the sweet potato soup, which was delightful... savory and creamy yet light. Everything else was mediocre at best. The halibut was soft but extremely salty, the pork katsu tasted like katsu I could get at any Japanese restaurant, the duck was not very impressive, and the desserts were just OK. Service was very fast though, but for the price point, you can definitely get higher quality food elsewhere. read more

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Fun vibe (tight space), delicious food, and a-plus service! Equals to a great date night and amazing food coma. Had Kochi on my list since last year... never made it, work, travel and blah blah... so we made an effort this year, and got it done. Overall we enjoyed our tasting menu, the standout for me was definitely the snow crab & uni bowl. A close second would be the abalone! All of my fav bc I'm a seafood person. Keke What we would have swapped out... the "wild rice" which was way too hard... and the cold prawn gelatin just didn't work for us. The halibut fish dish was a total blah... it was too mushy and perhaps it's all about preference... the texture wasn't it. Price tag is up there... a good $500 for 2 (w/ sparkling water & 1 beer); easily go higher if you add wine & alcohol. You'll have a good meal. Personally, I feel like the Korean inspired/fusion cuisine is a tad bit over saturated... at this point. (Oiji Mi, BOM, Moono, Naro, Atoboy, JUA, etc...). I might be the odd woman out... I'm ready to explore! #exploreyelpers #yelplife #nyceats read more

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TLDR: An excellent Michelin tasting Menu for Korean food. The theme of the restaurant Kochi- means skewer and so most dishes are presented on a skewer but they did a great job at elevating what is typically street food style presentation to michelin level. Each dish was carefully curated and all the flavors blend together so well. The service was wonderful and all the cocktails and teas we ordered paired well with the food. read more

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Absolutely an incredible meal here -- everything was perfect, every dish beautiful, flawless really. It's hard to pick a favorite of the courses -- perhaps the wagyu. Perhaps the second dessert. But really there were only high points and higher points. Each successive dish contrasted neatly from the one before -- palate cleansers were sharp. (No need, I felt, to do any of the add-ons. The American wagyu, for example, was perfect. I'm sure the Japanese wagyu would be amazing, but I didn't see the need to pay an addition $60 for it. Slight regret, on the other hand, of not adding the urchin to the bibimbap.) If there was anything I'd knock, it would be the service -- but only slightly. Food was prompt and service was friendly, but a little awkward with the placement of dishes in front of us (some coming in from the right, some from the left). It's not a big deal at all -- or not for me. I didn't dock any stars for it. I've also eaten at their sister restaurant Mari, which my husband and I also loved. I'd be hard pressed to choose between the two. Feel very lucky to have two amazing restaurants like this in the neighborhood. read more

Holy S**t This is one of those rare places where I left dazed, flabbergasted, and satisfied Every single course I had was memorable. I can't even describe in words how incredible each dish was. This tasting menu deserves to be showcased in MOMA as a representational caricature of perfect harmony. The duck entree and dessert courses changed my life. I honestly left this place feeling quite... sticky after the culinary onslaught Chef Shim threw in front of me. I would come back here in a heartbeat. It punches WELL above its weight. If I was one of these snooty Michelin raters I'd leave 3 stars. Come here you seriously won't regret it!! read more

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Food was so delicious and creative. It was a 9 course tasting menu and we added on the abalone. Then they also gave us an additional dessert to celebrate our anniversary. The abalone, bibimbap, and earl grey dessert were our favorite menu items but they were honestly all delicious. We were very full at the end as well so portions were good. Service was very attentive and friendly. The restaurant is small and intimate. There is covered outdoor seating as well. We did think the plates were kind of small for some of the dishes so it made it somewhat challenging to eat at times. But overall great experience and would recommend! read more

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Wow, I was speechless after this meal (because I was so full and happy I basically rolled out of there). I love Korean food but never thought it could be elevated to this level. The dishes came out at such a good pace and each dish played into the next so well. The servers are amazing and we got extra black truffle :) always a plus. The restaurant was nice and intimate and the open kitchen was beautiful. What an amazing experience this was! read more

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For any fans of Korean food and would like to enjoy a high quality tasting menu at a very reasoanble price, look no further than Kochi and it's 9-course experience highlighted by brilliant presentation, amazing service, and delicious food. Personally, I am not a froyo or ice cream fan so the two desserts were a bit wasted on me, even then, I would happily have paid for the same meal at 7 courses. The best decision we made was upgrading from the duck course to A5 Wagyu. The beef flavourful, rich and simply melts in your mouth. Adding the sea urchin to the snow crab bibimbap is also a must. There was an Abalone special appetiser we ordered, and was a trip down memory lane for the taste buds. The skewers theme was great which allowed us to not feel stuffed but perfectly satisfied at the end. All in all a wonderful experience that I will remember for a very long time. read more

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Brunch review! Tried a few bites: - hash brown $7 delicious - steak and omelette $34 didn't upgrade to wagyu though but still excellent - Kim chi meal Unique fusion and spin on breakfast foods. Especially liked the steak! read more

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revisited kochi for yet another great meal! my favorite was 100% the soup based courses, the corn soup and fish soup were so hearty and warm. they have a new addition to the menu which is their ssam plate, it vaguely reminds me of jua and i would say it's not that innovative but it's good. for the wagyu, i was not a fan of the hush puppies ball but everything else was great. service is attentive, kind, and refilled my hot water constantly it's a smaller space but quite easy to snag a res read more

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We celebrated there our anniversary and were amazed by the food. The service was very nice and the restaurant is a small, cosy place. The food was absolutely delicious. They are supposed to be 1* Michelin, but comparing to other Michelins I have been to this can be easy 2*+. The menu was balanced and delightful. The whole experience was amazing from the beginning till the end. read more

4.6/5 definitely deserving of it's Michelin star Food: Kochi meaning "skewer" in Korean is thoughtfully displayed here throughout the menu. The 9 courses, including 2 desserts, was incredible with my favorite dishes being the crispy corn with caviar, the shrimp skewer, the flat iron steak dish and the desserts of course. Service was on point. I dropped my napkin and counted 5 seconds and it was already picked up and on my lap again. The ambiance is intimate and perfect for a date or catching up. The food was memorable, the service was top notch, and the experience was overall phenomenal! Highly recommend read more

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I came here to celebrate a birthday. This place is a one-star Michelin restaurant and is well deserved. I like the concept of the restaurant because the tasting menu is very creative and "sticks" to the theme of the name of the restaurant. The word "kochi" means skewers in Korean. This is a 9-course tasting menu and many of the dishes from the tasting menu come out in skewers. Each dish is full of flavors and also has complexity of texture. The order of the dishes was also well thought out. The highlight of the menu was the bibimbap. The froyo was a good palate cleanser, but I couldn't do without it. They could have added another dessert instead. When I went, we had short rib on the menu and it was cooked to perfection. It just melted in my mouth. It felt weird grabbing the food with my fingers at a fine dining restaurant, but I believe you are supposed to do that for the cultural experience. The restaurant itself is intimate. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable in describing what was being served. They also had an extensive wine menu. Please make a reservation before going. Overall, this a nice restaurant to come to celebrate a birthday, graduation, promotion, etc., or for a nice night out with your significant other or close friend! Of all of the Michelin restaurants, I have tried, this is one has a unique tasting menu. read more

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What an amazing experience! The staff were great, they were knowledgeable on the dishes and friendly. They were attentive and cleared my plates as soon as I was done eating. The restaurant is a little dark, but small and intimate. It's great for a date, a hangout with a couple friends, or a solo venture. The food was delightful. These were my absolute favorites: - Abalone: This dish has been on the menu since the beginning and I get why it's still there. This was sooooo good!! - Flat Iron Steak: The meat was tender and juicy, and it cut so easily. - Chicken: This was cooked in 2 different ways, topped with a crispy piece of chicken skin. That roasted chestnut though, perfection. - Halibut: The fish was soft and easy to eat. I thought it was so creative to prep it with sesame! - Corn Soup: First dish and a stellar start to an amazing meal! I also got the Respect Your Elders drink, which is nonalcoholic. This was refreshing. The only con is their bathroom. It's tiny and narrow, like the size of an airplane bathroom. And the toilet lid was loose. read more

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My wife and I came in for the first time recently after seeing a show nearby and it was a great experience. Each of the dishes was beautifully plated and there were a lot of interesting and delicious combinations of flavors. Obviously it isn't cheap but anyone eating here knows that - I would definitely recommend it to anyone who's on the fence. read more

Sadly the only reservation we could get was outside. Sat on the sidewalk, it felt too open for me. Definitely recommend getting an indoor reservation for nicer vibes. The CORN was a great start to the meal. HWE was a great second, the cheery nature of the dish was pleasant in my mouth. SHRIM TWIGIM reminded me of a corn dog. It was good but nothing too special. The MACKEREL was really good, I especially liked how crispy the skin was. However, it was difficult to eat the skin & meat together so I ended up just eating them separately. CHICKEN dish was fun and beautifully plated, I enjoyed it, but the star of the show was the FLAT IRON!!! KING SALMON BIBIMBAP was my least favorite dish of the course but it was still good, just nothing special. Seems like having 2 desserts is in, FROYO was fun, I preferred to the ICE CREAM. Pretty pricey, it hurts less if you don't think about it. It was worth coming but I don't recommend doing the drink pairing unless you're rich :) read more

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This place is great. The atmosphere is fun and lively, the service is attentive, knowledgeable but not overly present, and the food is fantastic. The good vibes already start when you enter Kochi. The kitchen is a the center of attention and it's so well-designed that the balance between watching the cooking action and the considered but casual aesthetics of the space that everything feels perfectly in place. We had a seat at the bar and I was delighted I made that choice when reserving a seat. Throughout the meal it was fascinating to watch the staff prepare the meals and like other restaurants of distinction with the concept it's enthralling to watch the coordinated precision of the talent. Bravo. For the most part the food was a knock-out. One skewer emerged after another with surprising, delicious flavors. Halibut, Hwe (raw fish - in this case, amberjack), shrimp, and asparagus with caviar were all cooked to perfection but in my opinion the real star of the show were the sauces. Each one of them was so delicious and I couldn't get enough of them; I probably could have had a whole bowl of the pine nut soup which was kind of like the best cream of mushroom you've ever had. The flat iron steak had a delicious kalbi sauce that, when paired with the perfect preparation of the steak, made it taste like the best BBQ you've ever had. Also fantastic was the A5 wagyu which was generous and decadently fatty as you might expect. The only let down of the evening was the pork confit which was well-prepared with perfect texture but a little flat on flavor. The servers were really all stars and did their best to make the evening wonderful. Kochi is a must to try in NYC! read more

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Not bad, but I think my expectations were too high as many of my friends told me I'd like it more than Jua, and that did not end up being the case. I appreciated the creativity and seasonality of the menu -- I went in early September, at which time they were still serving a summer menu. The appetizer with watermelon was great, and all of the dishes leaned towards being refreshing and cooling. That being said, I think the dishes were a little off balance for my palette. The bias towards refreshing/cooling flavors ended up with many of the pieces being overwhelmingly tangy/citrusy when it wasn't totally necessary, so you couldn't really taste the other elements of the dish. It's possible I'd like their fall menu better, as I think fall menus tend to be the best. But just given the location I'm probably not coming back, it's not worth the trek through Times Square if you're living anywhere outside of Hell's Kitchen. read more

4.5 stars I was surprised with a special occasion dinner at Kochi, a 1 Michelin-starred restaurant offering a 9-course Korean tasting menu. The space was small and cozy, and we were seated at the chef's table with a direct view of the large kitchen staff carefully assembling each plate. I was in awe of how deliberate and delicate they were with each little aspect of the meal. Every plate was so elegant! The staff was extremely friendly and diligent, though I did feel like they were rushing us to wrap up our final course. Before I touch on the food, I should mention my delicious glass of 2021 Raventós i Blanc, "De Nit" Cava Rosé, from Catalunya, Spain. The wine was crisp, balanced, fruity, and refreshing. In addition to a diverse wine list, the restaurant offered custom cocktails, soju and other Korean liquors, beers, hot teas, and mocktails. Now for the food, the 9-course menu offered a bunch of small plates, which were just enough to fill me up. First, there was the Sweet Potato Soup with a glutinous rice donut, caramelized apple, toasted grain tea, and caviar. The broth was sweet and creamy, but not at all heavy. It was a perfect first dish for the cold day. Next came some red snapper crudo over a fennel salad with satsuma. The fish was extremely fresh, and the citrus added the perfect hint of acid. A skewer with fried eggplant and rice cake came next. It was covered with a fermented chili paste and turnip slices. There were dollops of pine nut hummus and more fermented chili on the plate, as well. The nutty hummus acted as a cooling dip for the fiery skewer. Next was the halibut, and I loved its smoky flavor. It was served over tofu, mustard greens, and bean sprouts in a salty consommé. The fish was followed by 2 skewered halves of pork katsu. The fried tenderloin was lying in a delicious black garlic sauce and was paired with a curry carrot gratin and grilled baby corn. The second main protein was a piece of Long Island duck breast, over a barley risotto, and plated with a few vegetable bites - a potato pancake, a crispy brussels sprout, a cippolini onion, and a hen of the woods mushroom topped with caviar. Then, just as we thought we were moving on to the sweet portion of the menu, we received a shrimp bibimbap. The bowl was full of greens and flowers; it looked like a potted plant. The rice had been infused with seaweed. It was topped with sprouts, candied anchovy, a sous-vide quail egg yolk, all of which I enjoyed. However, I did not pick up on even a sliver of the soy-cured shrimp that were also supposed to be included. Both of us felt that this was the least satisfying dish of the tasting. After that less compelling, earthy course, we moved on to the desserts. The first was a daechu (like a date) frozen yogurt, which was sprinkled with a cranberry compote and dehydrated Korean dates. It also had an elegant, floral crisp sprawled across it, and the crunchiness was the perfect addition to the creamy treat. Lastly, there was a chestnut ice cream pop topped with a honey crisp compote, strawberries, and a chestnut cream. It was a youthful, fun treat. The experience at Kochi was top-notch and worthy of its Michelin star. Its excellent service made it a great choice for celebrating a special day. read more

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My review is based on my visit about one year ago. My friend and I had a course menu and every single menu was very satisfying, fun experience. Drinks, not featured in the photos, were definitely worth mentioning too. I remember the place being a little noisy but overall, we had a really great time and enjoyed our meal. read more

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A tasty gem in midtown Manhattan. We sat outside, so I couldn't say much about the atmosphere or ambiance. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. The menu is a prix fix menu and dishes are a Korean American fusion mix. You can get upgrades on certain items - for the current menu, you can get your steak upgraded to wagyu. As a non-beef eater, I swapped my beef option for fish. Drink menu had a nice variety of cocktails, wines, and beer. The non-alcoholic options are very tasty as well. Every dish was plated beautifully and most dishes tasted really good. As there is a healthy Korean influence, there is also a nice amount of spice and kick to it. My favorite dish was the soup and corn fritter and the pork medallion. Im generally not a fan of any chocolate and fruit combo, but in this case the chocolate and strawberry ice cream sandwich was very good. Everyone left the meal very full and satisfied. Value for money is pretty good as well at $145 per person. read more

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A lot of my friends seem to really like Kochi, but I have to say that I thought it was really mid. I felt like my friend and I would take a bite and the plate would be done, which I suppose is the entire concept of the restaurant. However, the bite would be a really mid bite. There were some really questionable plates as well, and overall, we both left feeling like we wasted our money. Service is good, and the descriptions of every plate is well done. However, I have to say this is one of my least favorite Michelins in the city. read more

A mid experience. This was my second time here but the first time was way better. We went around October the first time we went..Perhaps I prefer their fall menu. Service is good. I can't help but feel like it was not worth the charged amount. When you're paying $145, I feel like ambiance matters. We unfortunately got the outdoor seating and let's just say I sat better at a $15 burger spot. I know you can't control the crazy constructions from neighbors, and NYC traffic but ..... scatched cheap table just don't work for me. I mean the price is not high end but paying that amount, I think the setting could've been nicer. Also, Why are the outdoor curtains up? I've seen so many crazy people walk by screaming..Not like people pay less sitting outside......... The food was also mid. I don't think anything stood out. If I had to pick, it would be the halibut and the corn ice cream at the end. read more

Kochi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We arrived here on time and got seated at the chef's table. You definitely have to make a reservation in advance. This place was popping on Saturday around 9:30pm. We came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. For our tasting menu course, we added an order of one abalone, one A5 wagyu and a sea urchin for the King Salmon bbim bbim bap. The skirt steak tasted so much better than the A5 wagyu. It wasn't worth adding the A5 wagyu and the sea urchin in the King Salmon bbim bbim bap unless you love to eat sea urchin. The abalone was good, but I didn't try it with the shrimp sauce since I am allergic to it. The cocktail Respect for elders with gin was perfect. They give you a froyo and ice cream at the end. I have to say the ice cream was delicious! It was like a haagen daz vanilla stick with chocolate covering. Inside it had a berry drizzle with some chocolate crunchies on the outside too. Additionally, there was a strawberry compote on the side. It was delicious! Overall I would say most of the courses came with a stick on it and the seafood was fresh. Each dish was well composed and executed. The flavors complimented each other. My boyfriend loved this place and asked if there is another Korean restaurant that can beat this one. Lastly, the service was excellent and on par. read more

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I did not eat here but stop by to see it The hostess was so nice and looked great food Will love to come and try it next chance read more

Kochi! You have become one of our new favorites! For the price point, you can't get anything like this. Kochi may seem small but being that there are tables and a counter, it did not feel cramped at all. We came for my husband's birthday weekend, so we opted to sit at the counter. We really enjoyed being able to watch like at an omakase bar. I never thought skewers could be so beautifully creative. Every dish here was fantastic. I honestly couldn't pick a favorite. I'm a pescatarian and they were able to accommodate which was so nice. The service was fantastic. The staff are all so friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back again soon! read more

The Chef's Signature Menu at Kochi is guaranteed to have you sampling dishes you ordinarily may not have usually ordered - but somehow will end up devouring and wanting more!!! From the crispy monkfish with a Korean remoulade celery root and tomato gochujang... to the charcoal grilled Spanish mackerel... EVERYTHING whisked me away to a Korean culinary wonderland. I'd definitely recommend going with the tasting menu to get the full experience!! So much time and effort has clearly gone into crafting each course from the menu - you will not regret it. read more

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5 stars for service and value, 4 stars for the food. The restaurant itself is a bit small and loud, but they have alot of heated outdoor space and plenty of tables in that area. The tasting menu is 9 courses for $145 (you can add an additional abalone appetizer course for $24, but we passed) and we added the A5 wagyu for $59. The food came out at a perfect pace (a course about every 5-10 minutes) and was beautifully plated. The staff were fantastic, very attentive and plenty of them. By the end we were full. While each course was tasty and cooked perfectly, the only course that really stood out flavor wise was the first, the sweet potato soup with a beignet. The dish was delicious, rich creamy broth, with apples, toasted yulmu (reminded me of popcorn but crunchier), caviar, and a slight caramel flavor. The beignet was so soft and delicate and the whole dish together was perfection. The other dishes were good: red snapper ceviche (light and refreshing, the fennel underneath was a nice addition), eggplant skewers (wasabi sauce was a bit overpowering), halibut (perfectly cooked, not much in the way of seasoning and the broth was a bit salty), dry aged pork (tasty), duck/wagyu (both were enjoyable, but I actually preferred the duck, it was tender with crispy skin, I don't think the wagyu is worth it), shrimp bibimbap (could not find the shrimp, this dish was the most disappointing as it just tasted like bibimbap we have had at run of the mill Korean restaurants and was mainly just rice), date frozen yogurt (too sweet for my liking) and white chocolate covered chestnut ice cream (a bit strange flavor wise, the chestnut ice cream itself was good though, it had a weird sweet middle layer that I was not a fan of). Overall, a nice meal with great service and fairly good value for the quantity of food you receive. Dinner took a little over an hour. read more

Michelin star Korean restaurant @ NYC, We had birthday day celebration dinner on rainy Wednesday @ 5:30pm. The inside of the :restaurant was very small and there was outdoor sitting area with the tent . The chef's signature menu was $145, additional $110 pairing with liquor. Croquettes with beet soup was very creative and tasted delicious! Red snapper sashimi was beautifully presented and we enjoyed the flavor of berga Mot doenjang sauce. Halibut kochi was cooked just right but the jiri consomme was way too salty. Pork katsu was very tender and paired well with black garlic sauce. Duck/wagu(+$59) were cooked just right and went well with barley risotto. Soy cured shrimp wasn't refreshing, it needed more acidity but tasted better with sea urchin which was additional $16. For additional $24, I tried braised abalone but was very disappointed with a big dollop of sauce which didn't go well with the abalone. Both desserts were excellent. Raspberry sorbet and strawberry icecream in a black sesame white chocolate shell. They were out of white lotus makgeolli so we tried red monkey makgeolli which was too sweet for me. They gave us cream brulee as a birthday dessert which was also delicious! The service was excellent but I wasn't too impressed with sauces of each dishes except the beet soup. The sauces kind of all tasted the same and need to incorporate more vinegar/citric juice to make the pork/beef dish to be more refreshing! We were very full at the end of our meal! read more

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SO and I had a nice New Year's Eve dinner at Kochi, whose ownership is affiliated with Mari (which I reviewed a couple weeks ago).  They were serving only a holiday tasting menu comprising of a combination of offerings from both restaurants. There were 3 handrolls (salmon, scallop and spicy tuna), a la Mari, for which the quality and standards were maintained.  The remaining courses were Kochi's offerings, which were more representative of Korean cuisine than Mari. We were able to replace the sirloin with wagyu from one of our courses and since there were two pieces of each, sharing was easy.  Although all courses were delicious, my favorites were the potato croquette (which was accompanied by a creamy savory broth), wagyu beef (which was tender and juicy) and both desserts (which were creative and not overly sweet).  The halibut, which came skewer style, was also one of the stars.  The duck was cooked perfectly and came atop a mild gochujang-like sauce with a dab of marmalade on top and the sliced abalone was served in a bowl of savory broth.  Bottom line, the service was attentive and food was excellent.  Definitely deserving of a Michelin star.  If you're looking for Korean cuisine, then I recommend eating here 1st over Mari (save Mari for when you're in the mood for handrolls). read more

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Astonishing experience here! The courses were designed so perfectly. Starting with the corn soup, I was astonished by the how much flavor was in this soup, it was a great balance of sweet and savory and was just a really great first course. Every other dish was also incredible, but some stand outs were the wagyu of course, halibut, and the desserts. The wagyu was cooked perfectly and melted right into your mouth and sat on top of the most delicious risotto I've ever had. The halibut was also so well done. Surprisingly, the broth it came with was the star of the dish, extremely tasty and full flavor, contrasting the tender, mild flavor of the halibut. Lastly, THE DESSERTS. They started with the calamansi sorbet which was so refreshing! It had pieces of citrus fruit in it as well and was a perfect palate cleanse. Then, they finished with an apple earl grey popsicle, which was such a fun and creative dessert. Two flavors that you wouldn't think to pair, paired so perfectly together. They also had a surprise birthday dish for me, which was so kind of them and also absolutely amazing! I wish it was on the main menu for everyone to try. It was some kind of passionfruit dessert and it was probably my favorite out of all the desserts. Of course, there were some nit picky things about some of the courses that I didn't enjoy, but overall the flavors were incredible and the presentation was well thought out. The service here was also very detailed. My partner informed our waitress that he has a grapefruit allergy before we were served any food and she said that they would sub it out in the first dessert. As the dessert was served, a different waitress accidentally served us the wrong one, but the Maître D'hôtel was there to correct her before she put down the plates, which to me was very impressive because he wasn't even the one who we informed about the allergy. The restaurant itself is very intimate, and did not have that many tables, but I actually enjoyed the setting a lot. It didn't feel too crowded, but it was lively because everyone was close together but not too loud. This restaurant inspired me to keep trying more fine dining restaurants. read more

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Would give 4.5 stars. Very good value Korean tasting menu. Believe it was around 9 courses and all were well thought out. The only course that was a little underwhelming was the first one. Maybe I'm not a big fan of watermelon and tomato. Standouts include Octopus, A5 Wagyu (highly recommended adding on!), bibimbap (add uni), and corn ice cream. Service was fantastic. Staff explained every course thoroughly and how to enjoy. The ambiance here feels a little more on the casual end relative to fine dining. Lights are somewhat bright, and there's modern music playing in background. read more

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Love love love! From start to finish, it was spectacular evening filled with good food and drinks. We would definitely be back in the future. The staff and chef were super knowledgeable and friendly. Each course were well spaced out and all very delicious. I feel really proud to be Korean and how the chef represented the dishes and the flavors. The ambience is lively and cozy! Make sure you score a reservation ahead of time via Resy or directly calling. If you're looking for a good night out or for special occasions, Kochi has you covered! read more

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