it was a wonderful dining experience. The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. Each course was a work of art. We absolutely loved our time at this restaurant and we do intend to return when back in the city. read more

Came here on a weekend as a pre show dinner and booked a reservation for 5pm to try their tasting menu. The menu consisted of 2 appetizers, 7 hand rolls, a noodle, one palette cleanser and one dessert. The first appetizer was tuna rose - marinated tuna and pickled daikon radish paired with perilla sauce. I really enjoyed this as the dish was fresh and I loved the acid from the pickled radish which was refreshing and the best way to start the meal because it helped open up my appetite. The second appetizer was the morel paired with lotus root and a sunchoke sauce. I really love morel but this was a hard miss for me as I felt it was over seasoned - it was extremely salty. For the 7 hand rolls, there were some that I really liked such as the salmon, which was simple but I could taste the fish's freshness plus the texture was elevated by the caviar. Another one I really liked was the branzino where the skin was nicely charred while the fish itself was moist and tender, with a hint of citrus that helped enhance the fish's flavor. However, I felt some of the hand rolls, although it was very pretty and esthetically pleasing to the eye, it was overdone with too much ingredients that didn't compliment each other. The one I disliked the most was the Black Sea bass. It was paired with goat cheese and fennel which I think was too overpowering that I did not taste the fish at all. If I was blindfolded while eating, I wouldn't even know there's any fish in there. The scallop was served with a corn tart, and high provided a good balance of texture, but I felt the scallop was marinated in a way I can no longer taste the scallop's freshness. Another issue I had was some of the seaweed came crispy, while others were soggy by the time it came to us. I wish they were all consistently crispy. Next came the razor clam jjambbong, which is a Korean's version of Chinese food - spicy seafood noodles. The broth had a small kick and a little bit of seafood taste. The noodles were al dente but I felt the amount of razor clams was very sad - 2 small pieces that I had mistaken it as sliced scallions. The rest were a small piece of squid and some mushrooms. It was also served with a shrimp Jeon in which I wish it had a crispy edge but it didn't and was a little soggy. I actually didn't even know there's shrimp in it until I read the menu description. The banchan were ok, nothing out of the ordinary. 2 stood out as 1 in a good way and the other not so good. The purple sweet potato was unique and delicious. It was dried so it was very rich in flavor. The one not so good was the bok Choy Kimchi as it was super salty. As palate cleanser, we were served an apricot sorbet with oolong tea granita and golden berry. It had the perfect balance between the sweetness from the apricot, the earthy flavors from the oolong tea and a touch of sourness from the golden berry. It was the perfect palate cleanser before the dessert. As for the dessert, I was pleasantly surprised by their jasmine tea mochi donut. The donut was crispy, light, yet bouncy and chewy. There was a hint of floral flavor from the jasmine tea and most importantly, it wasn't too sweet and the sweetness was balanced well with coconut sorbet and calamansi curd. The staff and our server were extremely friendly and accommodating. We got there 10 minutes before 5 so they weren't technically opened yet but there was some drizzles outside so they let us in earlier and seated us right away. Overall, although not everything was to my liking, I did enjoyed most do the tasting menu. I think this would be perfect to book a 5pm reservation if you have a 7:30 or 8pm show. We needed to get to the theater by 6:45 and it was a good 15mins walk so 1.5 hours was a little rush for us as we were cutting it close and we had to rush them a bit towards the end of our meal. I think I would return if they change to a menu in the future. read more

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Spent four hours! At this meal, one and a half of which was in between the first and second courses of 12 lol, timing was therefore quite weird. The food is unsurprisingly all v good but TBH! For the price and michelin-ity of it all i thought it was somewhat unremarkable. Like all yum but genuinely nothing special or blow your socks off idk? I cannot recall a bite of the night if that makes sense. Except My fav the chappsal donut at the end which was spectacular. Also whoever designed this place did not have vibes in mind. Like the inside is this strange corporate dungeon type beat it felt like i was moving to another conference room at work. I was itching to leave for fresh air. Something abt the lighting and the wall colors and the general fixtures idk. I am sorry to be a hater i am grateful to have had this meal as all the other meals i get to eat read more

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Amazing elevated hand roll bar! This HANSIK style restaurant combines traditional Japanese hand rolls with Korean top notch ingredients and flavors in the most unique creative way. They have just been recognized once again with a Michelin star for a reason. In the most sophisticated way in front of you they parade pieces that look like a work of art but in reality it will be one of the most delicious bites you will taste in your life. I couldn't choose a favorite because one after the other they kept impressing me with the combination of flavors. I must say the mushroom bite really surprised me! A tray of banchan and seafood closes the meal to end on a high note. Friendly and attentive service throughout the whole experience. We truly had an exceptional dinner, definitely worth the visit! read more

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Michelin hand roll tasting menu Same chef as kochi, and the better restaurant imo. I'm usually not a hand roll person since it has too much rice but their hand rolls are the perfect balance of fish / rice and I am a fan. My FAVE items are the egg and caviar starter, the Zabuton and mushroom hand roll and spicy tuna. Mushroom hand roll was the most unique I've ever had, it had six different mushrooms in that little roll. Their apricot dessert was one of the best desserts I've ever had! The rest of the items were generally decent, but not mind blowing, which is why I have it a 4 star instead of 5 read more

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Loved the experience! We were seated at the bar right in front of the head chef, and seeing all the action was very cool. The egg and caviar appetizer, the salmon, mushroom, and scallop handrolls, and the ice cream desserts were all particularly delicious!! The matcha cocktail was also very light and smooth and yummy! Would recommend! read more

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I had been very excited to return to Mari for my birthday because my first visit, about a year ago, had been excellent. I went with my brother that time and was genuinely wowed by the food. It was creative, delicious, and memorable enough that I had been recommending the restaurant ever since. Unfortunately, my second visit was a major disappointment. My daughter very generously took me for my birthday, and our final bill was roughly $450 for two people. The tasting menu is $145 per person before drinks, so at that price point I expect the food to be exceptional. This time, it simply wasn't. The menu was overwhelmingly fish-focused, and even the seafood selections, including fluke, did not feel particularly luxurious or exciting for a tasting menu at this price. More importantly, many of the dishes just weren't especially delicious. There was none of the "wow" factor I remembered from my first visit. The biggest disappointment was the savory course near the end: noodles with zucchini flowers and no substantial protein at all. I mentioned to our server that when I had dined at Mari previously, the menu had included beef. I understand that tasting menus change, but this version felt noticeably less generous, less varied, and frankly as though the restaurant had cheapened the experience while continuing to charge a very premium price. What made the evening even more disappointing was that I could tell my daughter was disappointed too. She had chosen Mari and treated me for my birthday because I had spoken so highly of my previous experience there. I felt badly watching her realize that the meal simply wasn't living up to what I had described. There was also an unfortunate service issue: our waiter had noticeably bad breath, which was unpleasant during a meal where the server is frequently leaning in to explain each course. At a restaurant operating at this price point, details like that matter. I don't expect enormous portions at a tasting-menu restaurant. I do, however, expect exceptional ingredients, thoughtful progression, variety, polished service, and food that leaves me feeling the price was justified. This meal did none of that. For a birthday dinner costing roughly $450 for two, this was deeply disappointing. I would not return, and unfortunately I can no longer recommend Mari. read more

A little shop that does a Korean-inspired fusion with Japanese tasting menu, focused on seafood and almost mini-hand rolls of fish an other tasty bites. A lot of the descriptions I could barely hear (the music/background was a little noisy), and anything spicy had a kick, but overall an interesting experience watching them prep in front of you and tasting some pretty unusual combinations. I'm not 100% sure I would be satisfied at the end, but they had a couple of desserts to top off what was a very filling night. Very much a mix of flavors (sweet, spicy, bitter, sour, and salty) across most of the dishes and a mix of textures. The harder seaweed roll (half taco-like) wasn't as good as just the regular seaweed wrap, and they had a wonderful towel that expanded from hot water added (though it cooled throughout the hand roll section, it was still good to wipe the fingers with). The BanBan tea was close to an Arnold Palmer - a lot of lemonade+tea with a hint of the persimmon. I didn't enjoy it as too much lemon for me. $27 Toro + caviar an add-on, but worth it! $145 for tasting, and drinks extra. read more

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You feel like a sushi Omakase but an aggressive one, perhaps a Korean twist with unique hand rolls consisting of a variety of seafood in gorgeous sauces and spices ( mild)? Would you like to taste the best spicy tuna roll in the world ( creamy cooked tuna salad w gochujang, pickled Serrano peppers and garlic oil sprinkled with golden fried potato crumbles? Oh myyyyyy G! Soy marinated raw shrimp plus seaweed, egg yolk sauce and covered with fried leeks and an extra crisp layer of nori? Oh we are cranking' now. Raw oyster tapioca pearls will have you( like me) tap dancing; Wagyu tartare spring roll maybe leave us speechless? Now hail the King Salmon, sturgeon caviar plus white sesame and pickled Banchan. Long Island wait Lawnguylind Duck cured for 4 days in pink salt and a pastrami rub( curious?) cooked sous vide then garlic chips on top. Yes and YESSSSSS! Then toro temaki with scallions. The tears( joy) are coming down my cheeks. The Wagyu is marinated in sweet Galbi. The rice is doused in sesame oil and stored for days. The result - a really, really extraordinary meal! I owe my dear friend Ana a big Gamsahabnida for treating me to this fun, beautiful, exquisite 12 course pre fix dinner at this fantastic Korean standout and Michelin Star restaurant Mari in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. I had not seen Ana since we were stationed in Jongno District in South Korea in the 1990's. She heard about my Mom and drove up from DC, made the reservation and picked me up for a fantastic and memorable dinner. $145 for the 12 course or roll price fixe plus wine/drinks plus tax and tip. We sat at the 16 seat counter with 7 amazing chefs doing their magic a few feet from us. It was a beautiful thing. The interior is very basic. But the food is phenomenal. read more

Wow what an amazing meal! I have tried the sister casual restaurant Mari.NE a few times in the past, and was very excited to try the main restaurant which started it all. The handrolls were sooooo tasty, which amazing blends of texture and taste. I actually loved the mushroom handroll, which had seven mushrooms prepared six different ways, wow! Service was also great, the experience was kept to a prompt pace which was appreciated! read more

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An amazing experience. The first course (egg and caviar) was sneaky my favorite, was truly blown away. Each handroll was meticulously thought out. Razor clam was awesome. The service was impressive. Worth the splurge. read more

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Still my all time favorite Korean spot in the city. Probably been here 10 times in the last year. So surprised by the negative reviews about wait times? I've never had to wait between courses or to be seated. The service is actually always impeccable all the times we've been there. (Maybe more like buyers remorse for those who fabricated wait times) The staff are always super friendly and accommodating. Always clean, well lit with a fabulous playlist on deck. I'm not really a drinker, their mocktails are out of this world. They have the best team and Chefs. Also love how their menu changes frequently, while favorites stay on the menu. Mari is and will always be my happy place read more

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The omakaze is about 10 dish course, and taste and portions are decent. My best were salmon Mari and mushroom Mari. Other dishes are decent, but there is a tendency of putting too much spice or sauce. For example, spicy tuna Mari was too much spicy due to double spicy marination on tuna and potato crumble. Pho noodle is quite under expectations. I would say 4.5 overall given the expectation to a Michelin restaurant, but will round to 5. read more

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Amazing little Korean restaurant located right in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, NYC... This place has a single Michelin star and is very unique. Essentially Korean hand rolls served in a lively environment with friendly service. The cocktails and sake here is a must, enjoy! read more

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Walked in just at the right time, w/o a reservation we got soooo lucky. Their 14 course tasting menu was insanely good, worth every dollar! Every dish excellent and unique. I was so full by the end of the meal, I barely could eat the dessert. But had to, as was delicious! Service also was perfect, love the open kitchen luxurious vibe. I cant wait to come here again, its a guarantee amazing dinner. Oh and the drinks top shelve. My favorite restaurant so-far for 2026. read more

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Where do I even begin? From the moment I stepped through the front door to the moment I walked out .....this was a top-tier experience in every way. The service was flawless .....from the seamless utensil changes to the thoughtful, knowledgeable descriptions of each course. Every dish was handled with care, precision, and pride. Even the water service and the genuine warmth in the room added to the magic. And the food? Absolutely DELICIOUS. FLAVORFUL. EXQUISITE. Every bite felt like a journey .... a masterclass in flavor pairing, texture, and presentation. Every course was both thoughtful and engaging, crafted with intention and creativity. The space itself was understated elegance....stylish, welcoming, and never overwhelming. If you're looking for excellence in service, atmosphere, and a truly elevated dining experience ....this place is IT. TOP TIER ALL THE WAY. read more

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Mari was amazing! Celebrated my birthday here :) One bite and I was sold -- every bite after that was just as good. Small, intimate, Michelin-level, and I loved watching the chefs hand-roll everything right in front of me. Cool vibe, no fluff, just excellence. read more

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Came here for my birthday and it did not disappoint! The service explained each dish beautifully and it presented nicely. The flavor was there and it was a surreal dining experience. It did run around 3 hours however, so feel free to get a drink or two! Cheers! read more

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So glad I walked 20 blocks for this...delish! The atmosphere is cozy at the counter. There's interaction and what I thought was GREAT service with a custom tempo. Food and wine pairings were good. It makes sense to do the pairings. The pours are decent and some of them hit. It's a mix of Japanese omakase and Korean food. The Korean spicy influences hit home. The food and entire experience is FUN! Seriously it's a lively atmosphere, modestly priced tasting menu with a Michelin star. Go. Really, you'll love it. read more

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Had the pleasure of dining at @marinyc a Michelin-star restaurant that's redefining gourmet Korean handrolls! Tried the 12-course Mari tasting menu crafted by the incredibly talented Chef Sungshim for $145/pp, and every course was a flavor explosion of creativity. We couldn't resist adding the Chef's special A5 Wagyu (60g) for $59 and a touch of luxury with Perigord Black Truffle for $15--definitely worth it! If you're in NYC, Mari near Hell's Kitchen is a MUST-visit. This isn't just a meal, it's an unforgettable culinary experience. Highly recommended. Mari Tasting Menu Appetizer : Egg and Caviar Smoked Hwe The Handroll : Salmon Caviar Mushroom Uni & Snow Crab Oyster Spicy Tuna Wagyu Entree : Lobster Kalguksu Dessert : Hibiscus Coffee & donuts read more

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Highlights of the meal: egg and caviar, zabuton mari, salmon caviar mari, and mochi donuts. Overall, Mari was mediocre. Some of the dishes worked well with the unique fusion of flavors but most of them did not. The Dover sole was our least favorite dish. The flavors just didn't work together. And the banchan that came with it were disappointing. Staff were friendly and attentive. it had a cute interior. It was quiet and easy to talk. read more

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We visited Mari for an early dinner around 5-5:30, right when they opened, and the staff couldn't have been more attentive! We mentioned we were on a time crunch because we had a show to catch, and they were super mindful of that, which we really appreciated. The ambiance was nice and contemporary. We sat at a table, so we didn't get the full experience of watching all the food being prepared, but I imagine that would've been a fun touch too. Still, the meal itself made up for it. Honestly, I thought I'd leave feeling slightly hungry (you know how some tasting menus are), but wow--I was so full I couldn't even finish some dishes! Definitely more than enough food. The wine pairing was excellent. Not only were the pairings thoughtful, but the pours were very generous, no tiny sips here! They also offered the option to add white truffle to some of the dishes that day, which was such a delightful bonus. Overall, we had a fantastic experience. The food, the service, the attention to detail, it all made for a really memorable meal. Highly recommend checking it out, especially if you're looking for something special in the city! read more

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A wonderful dining experience ! Mari Korean Hand-roll made my August visit to Manhattan fantastic offering a delicious tasting menu and mocktails for one who is underage. The seasonal tasting menu had the most delicious deserts. The Stonefruit which had Apricot Sorbet topped with cherries and Oolong Granita to the side was perfectly refreshing, and the mushroom and spicy tuna rolls were definitely my favorite mains. It was very entertaining as soon as I sat down with a view of the chefs preparing meals at the counter. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

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I went to Mari for their 3rd ever Sunday Brunch, and it didn't disappoint! The interior was welcoming, clean, and quiet. Great for catching up with a friend or recovering from a night out. To start, they served a red bean soup, and traditional banchan. We ordered the Chadol Mari, and a single bite was packed with a ton of flavor. As an entree I got the wild mushroom kalguksu and I loved the texture of the noodles, but the broth was a bit too salty for my taste. For dessert I especially loved the stroopwafel. read more

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Surprised to see people talk about the long wait between courses from two years ago, and it still hasn't changed... Creative Korean-inspired handrolls, some fun small dishes, it sounds great right? Concept is great, execution was not. When you first enter the restaurant for the counter, you instantly realized how tight of a space it is. And not only is it uncomfortable and distracting to have narrow corridors where waiters and servers have to come and go, but it must be annoying for the staff as well! Frequent traffic jams, hard to move chairs, etc. Around a 15 min. wait for the first course (there was a mini skewer to start ai guess...), slow start, but maybe it gets better (it won't). First course honestly was very good. It's one of those classic "egg on egg" sort of dishes with caviar on an egg cake in a sauce. The sauce was very tasty, had lots of fun textures in it. And this was a joy. Second course was a bigeye tuna salad. It was decent, the herbal smells were clean and delightful. I'm not sure how the portioning worked though, while I got 2 pieces of tuna my girlfriend got 4. Onto the main handrolls...this is where the waiting _really_ takes on its toll. While the opening dishes, ok they are very different, maybe you need some time to process them. Ok that's fine. But for the handrolls, where you sort of expect some sort of tempo and procession. Nope, you have to wait 10 long minutes between each handroll. By the middle of the handroll procession, you kinda wonder why things are moving so slowly. You have full view of the prep kitchen at the counter, and everyone is working so diligently. I see them searing the egg cakes, see them prepping the tuna salad...I just don't see my handroll. Credit where credit is due: The fluke handroll was spicy and tasty and acidic and fun. I really enjoyed the mushroom handroll as well, with the deep umami and earthy flavors. The king salmon roll was a bit tasteless and honestly probably better as nigiri. I really wanted to like the uni and king crab handroll but...man the uni was already disintegrating (see pics) and it was definitely past the freshness to be served at a restaurant like this. The noodle soup was ok. Dessert was good, hats off to the pastry chef! Also the dessert actually comes out at a reasonable procession (guess it's already all prepped). The donuts were delicious, the coffee dessert was incredible. Around 2 hrs into my meal, I saw anxious diners at the door, probably the 7:30 crowd. I didn't see them seated until around 7:54 or later. Really disappointed with the execution here. If all the courses came out timely, think this would've been a very enjoyable experience. read more

I avoided Mari for ages because the idea of paying sky-high prices for kimbap made me want to wither and die. Then I was surprised with a special dinner here and discovered--among other things--that they've since changed the menu and expanded their repertoire, while still staying true to the spirit of kimbap. Plus, we had VIP status with Chef Jiwon, so I kind of couldn't leave. Anywho. - Egg and Caviar: Probably my favorite dish of the menu, as it perfectly represented upscale Korean fusion done well, IMO. Also, steamed egg and caviar are just aces. - Hwe: Refreshing and crunchy, and a nice way to ensure you eat your veggies, kids. - Squid Soondae: Nice concept, a bit marred in execution on account of too-salty jus and lacklustre soondae. Also, I kept thinking of the Simpsons quote, "Lobsters stuffed with tacos" while I was eating it, but that probably says more about me than anything. - Mari: It's Mari time (cue MC Hammer dance). All were pretty and ambitious, but the best of the bunch were the delicious Mushroom, Fluke and Galbi. The Oyster was soing too much and the Spicy Tuna was too cold for me. I think we got a few off-menu ones too, courtesy of Chef, but I can't remember which were which. - Lobster Kalguksu: Ambitious as all get-out, complete with gochujang-infused bouillabaise (mmmm, briny!) and a ton of banchan. Ours came with some bonus A5 wagyu and black truffle, which was the perfect finisher. - Pear Yogurt Sorbet: The essence of Korea distilled in a frozen dessert. - Coffee & Donuts / Raspberry Sorbet: Dunkin should be required to carry fried mochi balls because they're truly the perfect kind of donut. Mmmm.... - Passionfruit Mousse with White Chocolate: I kind of blacked out by this point and devoured my bowl. I know I liked it, but I couldn't tell you anything in particular. - Petit Fours: These should just be sold in boxes. Crystallized orange rounds, chocolate and white sesame cookie sandwiches--sigh. Out of all the complimentary petit fours I've received at Michelin-starred restaurants, these have to be my favorite. Thanks again, Chef Jiwon and team, for helping us to celebrate in style! I'm sorry I totally judged you by your book cover, but I've never been happier to be proven wrong! read more

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On the plus side, the nine-course Mari tasting menu is quite the value for NYC, at $145. They also get credit for an innovative concept, which is Korean hand rolls. Unfortunately, the experience did not merit the Michelin star they have received. Rice is the foundation of great hand rolls, and their rice falls short of excellence, with not enough vinegar. What really sets them back is the odd pairings in their hand rolls, which were frequently inappropriately sweet. Most of the hand rolls are forgettable, and the only courses that stood out were the Korean pho, and the coffee & donuts dessert. The wine pairings were also disappointing, save for the A. Margaine Champagne paired with the amouse bouches. read more

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My partner surprised me with dinner at Mari to celebrate my birthday, and it was such an incredible experience! Everything from the food, to the presentation, to the service, to the ambiance was perfect to set the mood for a special occasion. We ended up sitting at the square chefs counter - so we got to witness ALL the action and magic happening. We opted in to do the tasting menu and split a wine pairing with it - which was so worth it, as there were 8-9 different wines to try that were paired perfectly with each course - really elevated the other experience. I don't want to spoil the tasting menu too much (e.g; favorites), but as many other reviews call out, I can confirm that the Egg and Caviar was life changing. We were also pleasantly surprised by the dessert course... They even had a nice surprise as it was my birthday. Overall, we left full and satisfied - not hungry, but not too stuffed. I am excited to find another occasion to go back and try their menu in a different season! read more

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Mari is a wonderful Korean handroll-focused restaurant by executive chef Sungchul Shim also of Kochi, Gui Steakhouse, and Hwaro. The dining options are a chefs counter surrounding a circular kitchen area and then dining room with more intimate table. Reservation around are quite easy to book with very flexible times and options. The staff were attentive and considerate and helpful with selecting drinks as desired, whether alcoholic or mocktails and they also offer a drink pairing primarily focusing on wine. They also have a range of Korean alcoholic drinks. The tasting menu started off with two courses - egg and caviar and kingfish muchim. The caviar with egg was so delectable with a ton of flavor immediately and solid portion size. The kingfish was gentler to follow and was cooked well. Next followed the handrolls - first was salmon/sablefish, cooked well and also topped with caviar that paired so great. Mushroom/scallop - tasted great and was surprised how good mushroom could be! Spicy tuna/red shrimp - excellent flavor contrast to the prior dish with more seasoning and spices Zabuton - strong umami and again perfectly cooked. The seaweed's texture and mild saltiness complimented each main ingredient well. We ended with a more traditional course featuring Dover sole, gochujang with ratatouille - this was a nice diversion in method of eating and Dover sole was divine. There is a stone fruit palate cleanser that was delicious and dessert was donuts with a crème brûlée resembling accompaniment - so sweet! Overall the tasting menu is reasonably priced to me and you get a satisfying amount of courses, aesthetically presented and delicious and with close service. Would definitely recommend and have been back twice so far! read more

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Exceptional service, but extremely overpriced for the experience. Nothing 'wowed' me, but the 1st appetizer (egg and caviar) was probably the best thing. Hand rolls were tiny, and most were overpowered with sauce. read more

Everything was excellent. We did the add on for the toro with caviar and I think for the price I would skip that next time. The dessert was amazing and our favorite bite of the night was the caviar and egg towards the beginning. read more

Mari - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We had the 5 roll tasting. I substituted the spicy tuna for a different roll due to the spice level. One of the other rolls was too spicy to eat. Due to the spicing and sauces on the rolls, it was difficult to taste the fish itself. My husband and I left half our meal uneaten. Sushi is my favorite food, and this experience was incredibly disappointing and a complete waste of money!! read more

(Overall: S) - Mari is truly hands down the best meal I've had in the trailing 365 days. Their menu consists of a 14 course menu that elevates simple dishes like spicy tuna with innovative twists, multi-dimensionality in flavor development, and truly impressive harmony between the ingredients within each dish and across dishes. The staff are respectful, knowledgable, curteous and command a high bar of service. The atmosphere is relaxing as well, making for this a truly sensational experience. Would recommend to all that have the opportunity to visit -- as long as you appreciate this class of food, I guarantee you will leave with a glistening smile and a jovial stomach. I cannot wait to return and also try their sister restaurant. (Stuffed Morel: S) - A stunning appetizer to start with a beautifully textured mushroom and complimentary earthiness coming from the chestnut puree within; the leaf cracker also adds texture and color to the dish and the white foam paired well. (Grilled Trout: S) - Love the concept here as it is an appetizer version of a crispy skin salmon and they were able to impressively develop a skwered version with firm but flaky and juicy meat, and pair that so nicely with an addicting herb oil and soy milk. (Gim Mari: S) - The star of this dish is the daisy puree as it is such a beautiful flavor enhancer that shines above the gim mari; the beef and vermicelli was still tender, and I loved the subtleness of the horseradish as well. (Salmon Mari: A) - I would say this is a simple and elegant most traditional of the handrolls; they picked ingredients that work well together in taste and aesthetic and its a great way to start this section of the menu. (Crab Mari: S) - I think presenting this crab mari as a chip as a one biter is such an innovatively smart take on a way to present a handroll. (Bibimbap Mari: A+) - While this piece does not taste like Bibimbap, I do enjoy the veggie-forward flavors developed. The fern and mushrooms provide an earthy take to this handroll that makes it a uniquely interesting piece. (Hiramasa Mari: A) - This piece captures the brine from the sea from that clam foam in a very pleasant way with a subtle chili after kick to help enhance the flavor of that white fish. The presentation is a choice, but the flavors are outstanding. (Tuna Mari: A+) - I think a layer of crispy and spicy potato chips was smart to elevate the texture and presentation of a traditional spicy tuna in a way that makes sense. Very nice piece. (Wagyu Mari: S) - Clearly the most luxorious piece of them all, with from the quality wagyu to the caviar to all those subtle flavor enhancers that elevate the presentation as well. Love how beautiful this piece looks and especially how the subtly sweet and acidic onions contrast the spice and saline coming from that fatty beef. (Ramp Mari: A) - This vegetarian piece serves to be a palette cleanser between the mari and the main at the end, consisting of various pickled vegetables that hit the spot in spice, acidity, saline, and sweetness. (Duck Guksu: S) - I love the thought that was put into preparing all the components of the dish that hits every element. The egg was light and fluffy; the sweet potatoes added a delicate sweetness; the pickled celery added some pleasant acidity; and the samosa wrapped it up with some intriguing texture. The duck broth was high class and comforting, with a beautifully rich broth paired with a delicate noodle that absorbs the broth to build flavor. There is also a few droppers that can add chili and soy to your liking. On top of all this, the main is a beautifully pink duck with a delicate layer of fat and skin and a very sumptuous sauce to give it that much needed saline. This truly is a fantastic way to end a set of incrible mains. (A5 Wagyu: A+) - We were also given the wagyu supplement as they accidentally took our order wrong, which speaks to the high class of hospitality here. The wagyu glistens from richness yet is beautifully balanced by the banchan and the earthy freshly shaved white truffle. (Coconut Pavlova: A+) - Very impressed with this dessert as the tropical fruit salad under added some fresh acidic contrast to a traditionally overly sweet dessert. The meringue is also impressively sharped and topped with toasted coconut that speaks to the skill in conception. (Beignets: A) - This dessert displays impressive fryer work as the beignets were not heavy nor dense. The hojicha caramel also added an earthy aromatic sweetness that went went with the ice cream. Impressive dish. (Passionfruit Posset: S) - This is a show-stopping dessert where the blowtorch adds smokiness and elevates the presentation significantly; the citrus pairs well with the sweet and sour passionfruit cream like its being tucked into a comforting bed with a plush mattress. Food: +2 Presentation: +2 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: +2 Menu: +2 Overall: +9 S Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

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Very special tasting menu! The first course was immediately one of the bests - caviar over an egg cake in mentaiko butter sauce. All 7 hand rolls were layered with flavor and so elegantly plated. Works of art! The noodle + banchan course was a simple contrast to the rolls and had the most perfectly cooked shrimp. Lastly, the desserts were excellent. The service was very gracious, but the pacing a little slow so I'd recommend sitting at the counter to keep the momentum. Perfect for a special occasion. read more

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I was in NY for work and my plans changed for that night so I decided to take achance and walk to Mari for dinner. Unfortunately I did not have a reservation and was hoping to get seated at the bar since I was eating solo. They were full and it seemed that I wasn't going to be able to eat there and they recommended trying the sister restaurant. Luckily while I was waiting they must have been able to figure out a seat because I was able to get seated. Of course I immediately opted for the tasting menu and wine pairing. Each serving was freshly hand made and I was able to see the chef preparing my food with intricate details. Every bite was unique and beautifully paired. The sommelier is knowledgeable and professional. This restaurant is highly recommended! read more

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WORTH IT 100% Best tasting menu I've ever had. Mari is a Korean hand roll tasting menu restaurant with a Michelin star They offer a 13 course tasting menu of street food inspired Korean hand rolls ~three appetizers, 7 hand rolls, 1 main course, and two desserts Every course we had was absolutely delicious!! The tasting menu is 145$ If you can sit up at the counter I highly recommend it, it was such a experience seeing the chiefs prepare and present each course in front of you It was worth every penny Truly one of NYC's best restaurants! Would 100% come back!! read more

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We stopped by for brunch and were extremely pleased. First, the space is beautiful with a kind of blend of Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetic? Service was friendly and informative, helping us understand the menu. We started with two rolls: Ssam Mari, a fresh/spring roll style dish with duck confit and nuoc cham, and Hwe Mari, a similarly fresh and bright tasting roll similar to a sushi roll, with a fantastic charred shishito puree. Next was a beautifully presented set of 5 iberico pork gyoza. These were rich but delicate and came with some greens to add balance. We finished with the Chicken Jook and the Gogi Guksu. The jook reminded us more of risotto than congee and had a lot of flavor. If we wanted to nitpick we'd say that the chicken itself could've been seasoned more but it was still a very enjoyable dish. The Gogi Guksu was reminiscent of ramen, with very flavorful slices of Berkshire pork belly in an umami-filled bone broth. The noodles themselves were perhaps a little too soft, but overall still an excellent and tasty dish. At least at brunch, Mari was a fantastic experience, truly a delicious meal! read more

Food is really delicious and creative. Flavor profiles are well placed and delicate and bold at the right time. It is a stretch to call this Korean it's definitely more fusion than Korean. Service is super attentive and professional and very high end. Servers are knowledgeable and well versed in the courses and ingredients Atmosphere is modern minimalist and clean. Worth the try but I wouldn't come in expecting Korean food No Ban Chan (Korean sides) not a lick of kimchi to be had and no soups. So don't expect anything traditional. read more

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This was one of the best meals I had all year. From start to finish, everything was executed to perfection Ambience: it's a small dining area in the back and half the seats surround the cooking station, which makes it great for small groups/couples. I enjoyed watching the chefs work Food: not only was the food beautiful, but it was delicious as well. They were easily able to accommodate allergies. Our favorites: grilled maitake, hwe (sea bream- it was light, cold and delicious. Perfect for a summer day.), crab, hand rolls- salmon, wagyu, hiramasa, maesil. The chicken was good but didn't compare to the earlier dishes. I love that we got two desserts. For the hand rolls the parts were better than the whole. I loved trying each of the different parts of the bites so much flavor. They did a fried caper that changed my life. Drinks: jamong mule, hongcho sour. Yes the drinks are around $20 but they are expertly done and worth the price. Service: exceptional. Price: $200 for the tasting menu and drinks. It was excellent quality for the price and I would definitely go back to try the fall menu. Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

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Omg. Usually for tasting menus it's good one and done but I would totally go back again! Egg and caviar amazing. Mushroom roll amazing. Spicy tuna roll amazing. Churro mochi donuts gahhhhhh. Great service. They even gave my boyfriend an additional dessert for his birthday. Totally going back. read more