Why 2 stars : I enjoyed the food, but two points that I had a hard time justifying were the sool pairing & the lack of care for the food I took home. 1. I would avoid the sool pairing at all costs. What I received was: - 1-2 oz of something similar to sake - 2-3 oz. of a shochu like drink Not worth a $40 price point, and the pairings were overly dry and not complementary to the food IMO. 2. I had my food packed before I got too full for dessert. When it was packed, they only packed the protein, rice, and kimchee. - the remaining 13 bowls from the bossam were not packaged. Considering it was 1 of 2 entrees and relatively untouched, it was extremely disappointing to realize that they had just trashed it. Ambiance is true to what you see online, and table-side service was good. I can't justify $300 when one of the entrees is thrown away, and the drinks are literal sips and not paired well in my opinion. read more

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~ Hoe Muchim + Kim (Spicy raw fish salad with seaweed) $24 ~ [Rating: 4.5 /5] This dish packs a punch with its bold, vibrant flavours from the raw yellowtail, crisp vegetables, gochujang, and soybean powder, creating an irresistible combination. The spicy and savory notes shine, while the seaweed wrapping adds delightful texture and depth. It's absolutely delicious! However, the strong seasoning does mask the delicate taste of the fish, which is a slight drawback. ~ Spicy Fried Chicken $19 ~ [Rating: 4.25 /5] A solid rendition of a comfort food favourite. The golden-brown, crispy coating is wonderfully satisfying, and the wings and drumsticks remain juicy and tender inside. It's simple and well-executed! ~ Uni Sotbap $60 ~ [Rating: 4.5 /5] My favourite thing about this dish is actually the golden queen rice, it's plump, chewy, and subtly enhanced by seaweed and beef broth, creating a flavourful yet balanced base for the uni! The generous uni topping delivers fresh, creamy, umami-rich bites with a hint of ocean sweetness. Uni is pricy in NYC, I might not order it again, but it was really worth trying for at least once! - - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Yes. I really enjoy the flavours of every dish, would like to come back and try the other dishes! read more

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My friend and I didn't have a reservation but we still walked in and sat in the bar area~ The bar area was really pretty, right under the beautifully decorated ceiling. We were being lazy so we just ordered the set menu for two, and every dish was so delicious. We'll come back again next time we're in New York!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Really pretty ambience. Very zen. Service was great. Food was also pretty bomb. Servings were larger than expected and they didn't skimp on the meat at all. They served a wonderful free appetizer comprised of a beef broth with an egg. The galbi jjim was super tender and flavorful. The naengmyon wasn't the typical springy chewy one but it was still good. Overall would definitely come back to try out their other dishes and revisit old ones I've tried too read more

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Made a reservation for dinner and had a fantastic meal here. This is probably one of the most gorgeous dining rooms in NYC - that ceiling! The food is great, too. I've been let down at other high-end Korean spots but this one delivers. My boyfriend and I ordered: + oksusu cocktail (corn) + gamcho cocktail (rum ginger) + Tteokgalbi (prime beef short rib) + Pyongyang cold noodle + Yukhoe (beef tartare) + Mushroom sotbap + Persimmon tart The oksusu was my favorite of the cocktails, and the best dishes were the mushroom sotbap and the dessert. Short rib and beef tartare were great, too. We even had leftovers (sotbap was a big portion). Skip the cold noodle, it's tasty but nothing special. They also give you a complimentary starter and I loved the kimchi that came with it - sooo good. 4.5 stars. read more

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Great service. Solid food all around. Life changing mushroom rice & soup of the day. Their started poached egg in beef broth was delish too! I usually turn my nose up at "modernized" Korean bc I just have not seen it done well. This place does it well. I had the pre fix and upgraded the rice and it was well worth it! Will be coming back! read more

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Came on a Tuesday for early dinner at 5pm and it was quiet and empty which we appreciated so we could yap without noise interruptions. Amongst three people we shared: - Spicy Fried Chicken: the batter was light, crispy, and the chicken was juicy - Bossam: pork belly was tender, they gave us free lettuce refill, and the kimchi provided for this dish was more fermented than the banchan kimchi which I liked better - Galbi Jjim: beef was fall off the bone and there were pieces of rice cakes to give it more texture - Uni Sotbat: delicious but not worth the price point. Our waiter portioned it out perfectly for us after showing us the dish Service was well paced, and our waiter was attentive. He even brought out a small ice cream with candle to celebrate my belated birthday. We left feeling very full but I'd say price point was definitely on the higher end. read more

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I wanted to go to Moono when I found out it was from the Michelin-starred chef behind Jua, and it definitely didn't disappoint. Between the three of us, we shared the Spicy Fried Chicken, Tteokgalbi, Galbi Jjim, and the Mushroom Sotbap. The fried chicken is a must-order -- it has a light and crispy batter with a juicy interior, and it's seasoned perfectly! It tastes delicious with or without the gochujang sauce. The Mushroom Sotbap was also a favorite -- so flavorful. I'd love to try the uni version next time. The Galbi Jjim was cooked perfectly and was super tender. It's a bit on the pricey side, but we all left feeling full. The ambiance was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the service was very pleasant. They even brought out an ice cream for my friend since we were celebrating her birthday. read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Easy to miss on the outside with its big heavy wooden doors, but absolutely gorgeous interior design! This restaurant is definitely more upscale than the Korean restaurants in the area of ktown- something different if you're willing to give it a try. For drinks, we ordered the Jamon Breeze, Keep it Fresh, and Naju Highball. All were delicious but weren't heavy on the alcohol. After you order your food, they serve you a refreshing citrus cucumber appetizer. For food, we started with the Hoemuchim +kimchi, which included spicy tuna, gochujang veggies, topped with soybean powder. Once mixed, you wrap it in seaweed to eat it. This was my favorite dish right here! Delicious, savory, and fun to eat. 5/5 For appetizer, we also ordered the Fried Chicken. If you know me, if there's chicken wings on the menu, I absolutely need to try it. Here, the wings came piping hot and crispy, lightly battered and a side of sauce. The wings were exponentially better with the sauce - definitely too plain without. 3.5/5 For mains, we got the galbi-jjim, mushroom sotbap, and the spicy mixed noodles. While the mushroom sotbap was nice and full of umami flavor, it was underwhelming. The spicy noodles added a kick of flavor and more yummy carbs for us to enjoy. Of these, the galbi-jjim shined in comparison to the sotbap and the noodles. The galbi-jjim was wonderfully braised, full of sweet but also savory flavors, and paired well with the peppers in the dish. For dessert, we ordered the burdock root ice cream, with chocolate mousse and burdock chips. We've never had burdock root ice cream so we were in for a surprise. The ice cream is slightly bitter(as burdock is) but also slightly sweet. It paired well with a little bit of the thick/dense chocolate and the graham crumbs. Well thought out and a good experience. The staff were kind and check in on you occasionally while you're dining, to make sure everything is okay. Overall, worth trying if you're the in the mood for not-your-ordinary Korean restaurant. While pricier, they offer different dishes than a typical Korean restaurant would. I'd come back again if I were celebrating an occasion with friends/family. read more

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Another neat Korean food addition to the area priced right between more casual places and high end places. Highly rec the fried chicken and galbi jjim (great crisp and very moist for the former and great flavor and texture on the latter). Did not enjoy the cold noodle at all though.. seemed like it was missing salt (?). From the starter cold soup to the mains, great experience. read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Food: 4.5/5 yet another Korean fancy restaurant in NYC but i found interesting that they serve some North Korean cuisine (in fancy versions) such as pyongyang naengmyun or Obokjaengban. For me, Onokjaengban (steamed beef with soup) was a bit salty to my taste but galbijjim and uni sot bap was superb. i highly recommend these two cuisines. Service: nothing extraordinary but they were pretty generous w Kimchi side dish Ambiance: 5/5- for Korean fancy restaurant, I think this place ambiance is one of the best with beautiful Korean decor and colors read more

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Hidden behind two massive wooden doors and away from the hustle and bustle of Ktown's center lies Moono. When you first enter the restaurant, it feels like you've stepped into a NYC landmark and that is because it is one. Its dining area is full of grandeur but not in an obnoxious way. For drinks, I had the Omija. I thought it tasted good but nothing too special or memorable. We were disappointed that we couldn't order from their prix fixe menu as it's only available Monday - Thursday and we were there on a Sunday evening. I would suggest them to separate the prix fixe menu from their regular menu to avoid confusion. They had complimentary kimchi and cucumber amuse-bouche, which were both delicious. For starters, we had the Assorted Korean Pancakes. While prepared well, we were under the impression that they would be more like jeon. Instead, they were just battered, deep fried vegetables. We also had the Spicy Fried Chicken which was fried to perfection and absolutely delicious. For entrees, we had the Bossam, which I thought was average but good. The Galbi-Jjim was so tender and well seasoned. I thought the flavors melded very well with the mushrooms and rice cakes it came with. We accompanied the meats with the Uni Sotbap, which had a steep price tag but the portion of uni that came with it was worth it and the presentation was very pretty. It also tasted delicious! The biggest let down of the night was the Pyongyang Cold Noodle. It was so bland that the broth tasted like NYC tap water. Not even the vinegar and mustard we requested could save it. For dessert, we had the Persimmon Tart, which was beautiful and tasted just as good. Though I was expecting it to have a stronger persimmon taste. We also had the Buckwheat Ice Cream which I thought was divine with the sesame caramel. Overall, it was an expensive dinner but I enjoyed it and would come back! read more

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The food was delicious and clean tasting. Very simple and fresh. Restaurant is in a beautiful landmark building with high ceilings. I enjoyed it and would go back. read more

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I could do a walk-in for two on a Friday night during peak hours. It was easy to miss the outside since there was no menu outside; the sign was sure with another place. The interior was cozy and upscale, but the food was not great. Ordering the same food down the street at a lower price was better. Even though I paid with the inKind app, it was still not worth the price. Bossam - Pork belly, Bossam kimchi - I wish there were more banchan to wrap the pork belly and veggies as well, since there are so many slices of pork belly. Galbi-Jjim: Soy-braised prime beef, Pyogo mushroom. The meat was tender and flavorful, but it was on the saltier and spicy side. Uni Sotbap--Golden queen rice, Seaweed, Beef broth, and uni--It looked nice but lacked the sweet taste of the uni since the beef broth soaked up all the flavor. It's definitely not worth $60. read more

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Had a great dinner here. The inside is really nicely decorated and very clean. Got the corn drink which was alright (very strong) but the food was great. I really liked the bossam. Service was great. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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So many people have hyped up Moono to me, so my friend and I got dinner here earlier this week. NYC is pretty good at modern and fine-dining for Korean food, and our experience at Moono was no exception. We decided to try their THREE COURSE PRIX FIXE MENU (75 per person) which came with a lot of food and more than the two of us could finish. Our entire dining experience was about two hours long. FIRST: SIX KOREAN SMALL BITES This was five small bites with a palette cleanser (a tart, kimchi? based soup that was cold), and we were advised to start from the top and go clockwise. Out of the bites, I enjoyed the raw minced beef (flavorful and lightly sweet), pork skewer (smoky with a nice charred flavor), and fried corn (crunchy and sweet!) a lot. SECOND: MAIN + plain sotbap + 5 for galbi-jjim + duck bulgogi Each order came with the above entrees, 10 banchans, and a rice cake soup (tteokguk). I really liked the texture and mild flavor of the rice cakes, and the broth was creamy and lightly seasoned. Out of the banchans, I enjoyed the truffled? spinach, raw shrimp, mushrooms, and one that was a root vegetable (I think). Overall, the banchans were flavorful and delicious, going well with the sotbap we had, which was plain rice that was a bit nuttier and wetter in texture. As for the main dishes, the galbi-jjim is worth paying an extra $5 for. It was rich and saucy, and the meat easily fell of the bone. It was a bit fattier than I would have liked, but overall a solid choice. The radish and potatoes were a nice touch. Unfortunately, neither of us really enjoyed the duck bulgogi. It might of had some cilantro mixed in, and the texture was dry and the marinade was just OK. THIRD: DESSERT We got one of each dessert: buckwheat and burdock. The burdock was more unique and had a more cake-like texture, a small dab of ice cream, and some graham cracker crunch and a couple crisps. I enjoyed this one more. The buckwheat was in the form of a couple ice cream scoops with some seeds and drizzle on top. It was creamy and good, but a bit too sweet. We ended the evening with a few petit fours, and our favorite one was this chocolate bite that was a bit nutty almost like a nougat. The others were fine, but more forgettable. Overall, we had a great experience at Moono and enjoyed their three-course prix fixe menu for dinner. Also, beautiful interior, very much renovated, "cathedral turned into a restaurant" vibe. read more

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Make sure you have a reservation as this place is crowded even on weekdays! Service was a bit slow but the food came out fast. The wings were very fresh and hot. Super crispy and light breading it almost resembles chicken nuggets. The gochujang sauce paired with the wings were amazing. The kimchi side dish was amazing as well and a good palate cleanser for the greasy wings. The galbijim was very similar to authentic galbijim in Korea. I wish they would have offered a side of rice because it would have paired nicely with the dish. The meat was tender and juicy. The radish in the galbijim was a bit undercooked and hard. Restaurant itself is really beautiful but it can be loud at times. Hard to have conversations w all the noise read more

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service was good. ive also never seen many restaurants with a interior so pretty. however, many of the flavors were somewhat bland (or rather not very impressive). i went for restaurant week and sampled a good deal of the menu. the galbijjim and mackerol felt lackluster (i will say they were out of the bossam i wanted). the sul pairing also scored a 2/3 for me. would rather go to a midrange price korean restaurant. another restaurant that for me felt like the flavor increase was not proportional to the price. overall had a great time but did not feel that it was entirely worth it. read more

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One of the most beautiful restaurants I've been to! Brenda was the best part of our experience! Her customer service is what will bring back and the amazing food! read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Very cozy atmosphere inside an old church. Some food was excellent while others were mid: -Beef hot pot: flavorless, nothing to write home about -Squid: as good as one can expect but pricey for the portion size -Fried Chicken: surprisingly very good, and somehow it doesn't feel heavy at all even though I ate the entire thing myself -Mushroom rice: simple yet delicious, highly recommend Service felt pretty efficient too. read more

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Food: - We arrived around 8pm, yet their tasting menu is completely sold out - cold noodles: 7.5/10, very refreshing and you can definitely taste the bone broth - banchan: 9.5/10, star of the show! No refills ofc - bossam: 6.5/10, tasty but nothing special - buckwheat ice cream: 7.8/10, not too sweet, probably best "dish" of the night Service: - friendly staff but were definitely busy - refilled water - fast seating Ambiance: - no music - tables very close together if booth seating - modern chic read more

Made a 5pm reservation for date night at Moono! Ambiance is upscale and very aesthetically pleasing. We ordered their uni sotbap and galbijjim. The uni sotbap is rich but not overwhelming - I loved this dish. The galbijjim was very tender and flavored well. I do think the sotbap or rice was needed to complement the dish. Their fresh kimchi was also distinctively unique - we loved their kimchi! Overall, my husband and I enjoyed our dinner! Service was attentive throughout the night. read more

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From Chef Kim, who brought the sister restaurant, Jua, Moono is housed in a 3-story building - the goal is to offer Korean dishes at a more 'accessible' price, but still in a high-end environment. We ordered: +the Noo Duk Jeon - aka, Mung Bean Pancake; this was prepared with mung beans and potatoes; very potato-heavy, but this was super crispy and tasty; wished there was a dipping sauce that came with +Hwe Muchim + Kim - aka, Hoe Muchim; this was seasonal fish and veggies, dressed in a thicker gochujang sauce and soybean powder; served with a side of gim, this was sooo yummy; spicy and well-seasoned! +Galbi-Jjim - soy-braised prime beef with Pyogo mushroom; I think there were only 3 pieces in there, but the flavor was on the sweeter end, and the beef was fork tender; wished this was served with rice +and, the Pyongyang Neng Myun - aka, cold buckwheat noodles with sliced beef brisket and pickled radish; broth was poured over, after it was served; this was okay; the broth could have had more depth and more flavorful; adding the hot mustard and the vinegar didn't really help the dish as well For dessert, we tried: +the Buckwheat ice cream with sesame caramel +Burdock ice cream with chocolate mousse and burdock chips +and, the Seasonal Fruit Tart, which had Korean melon, Greek yogurt, and coconut Unfortunately, we felt that the portions were extremely small, and the items that we had were just the typical Korean fare that you can find in any restaurant. It's not much for shareables, as the apps were definitely enough for 1 person. The price point was also pretty steep, considering. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the space is beautiful - high ceilings and well-decorated. Note that reservations are highly recommended, as the place does get busy. +Hwe Muchim +Galbi Jjim +friendly service +reservations recommended read more

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First off-- the vibes!! Loveddd the decor and lighting in the restaurant. It was giving date-night, fancy, classy! In terms of the food, we ordered 2 dishes to share: - Uni sotbap: 10/10 (loved how creamy the uni was) - Beef hotpot: 10/10 (I liked how they used different beef cuts to spice up the texture of the dish. The soup was flavorful and perfectly comforting on a rainy day.) - Corn cocktail: 9/10 (you can really taste the corn flavor in the cocktail! It was on the strong side though.) Overall, I loved how the dishes leaned more towards authentic Korean-taste profiles, even though some of the dishes had interesting fusion-esque kicks to them. I'll definitely be back when I'm craving some fancy Korean food! read more

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Incredible from start to finish! We walked in not knowing what to expect since we had reserved this pretty last minute but we were mind blown by some of the dishes. The appetizers were all great, especially the yellowtail dish - spectacular. Wings were solid and plentiful. Pork belly was also a standout. Service was great and the decor was beautifully designed. Really a cool vibe with no windows. Definitely more upscale Korean and good for a special event or date night. We ordered about 3 apps and 3 entrees between the four of us and took home lots of leftovers. Portions are big here! I'll be returning with a larger group next time. read more

Moono - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The food is upscale without being pretentious. Absolutely delicious, especially the kimchi that is house made. Perhaps the best Korean we've ever had. Beautiful setting. read more

I am over the moon from this sensory, culinary experience! From the art deco landmark building to the beautiful interiors to the tasty dishes from Chef Kim, it was amazing. I am so glad my wife was able secure us a Sunday dinner reservation on Resy. It is so much easier to park on Sundays in midtown. I was not aware of the level of service when she made the reservation, so we were severely underdressed, but the staff did not bat an eye and treated us with the utmost level of service. We were seated on the second floor and as we went up the sweeping staircase, I was amazed by the architecture of the building. Our table was very cozy and the loft floor overlooked the main dining room below. The menu had intriguing choices with many familiar traditional Korean dishes, but I know that Chef Kim transformed them to his vision and tastes. We settled on 4 appetizers and 4 main dishes. Each dish was unique, both in taste, texture and presentation. The Jellyfish Salad & Scallop Salad were very good, but we only ordered one of them (oops), but we jumped on them as soon as they came. The Pork Terrine was a unique taste and the Korean Beef Jerky was so-so. The Zucchini Flower Mandoo was a cut vegetarian spring roll, pretty plain, but better with the dipping sauce, but I was expecting a dumplings dish. The main dishes is where they shined. The Pyongyang Cold Noodles originates in North Korea and came in a big tureen and tasty broth. The Bossam Pork Belly was more of a DIY with slices of steamed pork belly to wrap in leafy kimchi, raw garlic and season with gochujang sauce. My clear favorites were the Galbi Jjim and Mushroom Sotbap. The Galbi Jjim was like every Korean grandma's secret recipe with tender pieces of beef flanken simmered until it was soft as a sigh. The sotbap had some exotic mushrooms simmered in a rice pot that reminded me of our trip to Japan with very subtle flavors. Every dish was as pleasing to the eye as it was to the palate. Note: If you like kimchi, the bottomless bowl is for you. Just have to ask for a refill and they bring over a big clay pot. We had a good 3 servings because it went well with many dishes. read more

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Second time here, one of my favorite Korean restaurants (if not all time restaurants) in NYC! We walked in this time without a res and were seated at the bar, as there were no spots in the dining room. The bar was beautiful, and we ordered from the ongoing happy hour bar menu that actually overlapped with the main dinner menu. What we ordered: - Hoe Muchim + Kim -- 10/10, ordered this last time, and would order this again. In fact, I think next time I want to literally order 2x of these. - Bossam -- this was just ok, I think the kimchi included here is not as good as the complimentary geotjuri (fresh kimchi) - Fried chicken -- we ordered this from the bar menu during happy hour, so this was cheaper than the regular dinner menu. It tasted good for that price, but probably not for more. I'm more of a saucy fried chicken girl, and this one is really dry, though good as just a bar snack. The complimentary kimchi here is out of this world (I can literally eat this for the entire meal), drinks were solid, and I enjoy trying out their rotating menu complimentary starter soups. read more

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The food here is phenomenal! We got the tasting menu and it was delicious and had so much variety. The service was friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable, and the overall ambiance of the bar area and restaurant was so beautiful and chic. I don't know if it's a place I would come back to regularly, though if I had guests in town I would definitely take them here since it's such a cool experience! read more

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TLDR: Tasty, more Korean-forward than Korean fusion. Mushroom sotbap, tteok galbi and refill that geotjori fresh kimchi. Moono was on my list for a long time but I've heard mixed reviews to be candid. Came in on a Friday and tried the yookhwe, roasted royal shrimp, mushroom sotbap, tteokgalbi. Yookhwe was tasty, a very strong sesame oil flavor. It was served somewhat deconstructed with long batons of the pear on the side. The gim mixed in was cool. A bit on the pricier side but enjoyable. Roasted red shrimp. This was good but just felt somewhat out-of-place. The flavors were much more Spanish to me than Korean. Enjoyable enough but not sure if I'd get this again. Mushroom sotbap. Moono won me over with this dish solely. A mix of mushrooms, Queen Gold rice, beef broth and a healthy dusting of chives. Oh yeah, cubes of seared foie gras. The rich earthiness of the mushrooms, the funk of the foie gras - maybe one of the best rice dishes I've had in recent memory. The tteok galbi was also excellent. Nice grilled pillows of rice cake, juicy rich galbi. I also took the liberty of refilling on the fresh kimchi or geotjori which was so tasty and refreshing. I have been literally dreaming of coming back for that rice, it was that good. read more

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My favorite restaurant in NY. Amazing upscale Korean restaurant with delicious drinks and food, beautiful interior, and great and friendly staff. The kimchi here is the best I've ever had and tastes so fresh - staff refills it so quickly even without you asking. Have sat both at a table and at the bar (they have great happy hour deals!) Must visit MANY TIMES!! FOOD: Hoe Muchim + Kim (10/10) - My only ever 10/10! I will order multiple of these the next time I come. Super fresh raw fish with a delicious sauce that you place onto fresh sheets of seaweed. So good Galbi-jjim (8/10) - Not the best Galbi-jjim I've had, but still really really solid. Do recommend trying! Meat is definitely high quality. Uni Sotbap (7/10) - Very beautiful dish, but can't really taste the uni after it is mixed into the rice. Try if you like uni a lot, but prepare for not the strongest taste. read more

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we made a reservation in advance and were seated as soon as the restaurant opened at 5pm. the place was cozy and warmly lit and had an interesting table layout. within an hour of opening, the place was entirely packed. we mentioned to the server that we had a show to make in just over an hour and she mentioned that she'd put a rush on our order, which they were able to accommodate well. we ordered the pre-fixed menu and specifically chose the mushroom sotbat, the uni sotbat, the cuttlefish stir fry and the bossam. the first course was the six small bites, and they were presented beautifully and explained to us by the server. i thought that the rice ball, the deep fried shrimp ball and the japanese sushi bites were the best, although they were all very very yummy and bursting with flavor. the main course came out next and was accompanied by the soup of the day, which was very very similar to korean seolleongtang, with a few rice cakes and bits of beef fat. it was good. the main course spread was beautiful and there were MANY varied banchan options, different from traditional korean banchan. my favorites were the beef jerky and the different kimchi options were good as well. the bossam was very tender and melt in your mouth and the cuttlefish stir fry was very spicy and was really yummy. i think the star of the show was their sotbat though. both were absolutely DELICIOUS although i think the mushroom one was maybe my favorite. it was buttery, umami goodness and was both simple and complex in flavor profile. overall, i really appreciated how many different dishes and flavor profiles we were able to try through the very wide assortment of banchan and even the small bites to start. everything felt very intentional and was presented beautifully of course. and the food was DELICIOUS, there wasn't a single thing that i didn't like! i felt that all of the banchan had a complex and interesting flavor profile and i especially loved the six small bites. my few complaints are that we felt they were stingy with the small things like the samjang and the lettuce/perilla leaf that came with the bossam. maybe this was also intentional but they gave us such a tiny amount of samjang and lettuce/perilla leaf to eat with the bossam and even though we asked for more, that was barely enough. my other small complaint is that i felt that the wait staff was not super friendly or super attentive. even in the beginning when we were one of the few occupied tables, it took a bit for a server to come and take our order. although they did a great job explaining what each of the many various dishes comprised of, they weren't very friendly. just a small thing but i do feel that it can make quite a big difference. lastly, obviously this is quite a pricey pre fixed menu option, but for once i do think it was worth it for what you get. and it is quite a lot of food! i hope to come back here in the future, it was so so so delicious and overall a pretty good experience. read more

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I've heard about this place on social media and decided try it out for an after work Friday night dinner. We went when it opened at 5 pm without any reservations and was able to snag seats at the "communal table" without any wait. The table had nice decor and the dining room was absolutely gorgeous with a nice stain glass ceiling. I got a mocktail made with persimmon, perilla, lemon, and mint and it was super refreshing. The free appetizer of the egg in bone broth was really yummy and savory. The appetizers of beef jerky, yukhoe, and mung bean pancakes came shortly after. The pancakes were crispy and paired nicely with the pickles. The beef jerky was my favorite with an almost peppery mala flavor and with a tender texture. I didn't try the yukhoe but my coworkers said it was really good. The main dish of galbi jjim came and oh my god it was so delicious! The beef was soooo tender with marbled fat and a sweet and slightly spicy flavor. There was chunks of sweet potato, mushrooms, and little pieces of rice cake too. The rice was fluffy but could use more of a garlicky flavor. We ended dessert with their two ice creams which had unique flavors. The buckwheat ice cream was nutty and creamy. The burdock root was also nutty but all the components together somehow made it taste like ginseng. Overall the experience was great and the food was all delicious. I'd definitely come back again. read more

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Obsessed with Moono - everything from the banchan (the kimchi is so good!!) to the desserts are fantastic :) Highly recommend you get: - Fried chicken: sounds basic but was a better than expected - perfectly crispy and great sauce - Galbi-jjim: melt in your mouth, flavorful meat, what more could you ask for? read more

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Loved this place! It was meat-heavy/a little rich but my husband left fine (I am just sensitive to too much meat I think). Everything we had was delicious, the service was great, and the interior was beautiful. What more could you ask for? My favorites were the bottomless kimchi (some of the best kimchi I have ever had) and the bossam, but we also enjoyed the ruby red shrimp appetizer, mushroom rice, galbi jjim (my husband especially loved this), and the buckwheat ice cream. We also got the persimmon tea, which was nice to offset some of the richness. Highly recommend and will definitely return! read more

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Able to get reservations quickly Ambiance: clean, modern with most of the tables on the perimeter given it an intimate yet spacious feel Service: good Good: Galbi-Jjim and mushroom sotbap were outstanding. They pair so well together and it is my new favorite cold-weather dish. It is perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice and is a delicious savory dish for the winter. The spicy fried chicken was perfectly cooked and also good but the other dishes were outstanding. Great drink selection as well. Will definitely be back! read more

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Love this place. Ambiance and service is great, can't complain there. Will focus on the food for this review. The tartare is one of the best I've had. Other than that the other apps were just okayy. They've rotated menu items around so these are gone now but the one that didn't work was the scallop (I think it was similar to a crudo which doesn't work because scallops are naturally sweet and their thickness gives the great texture. You loss that with the thin slicing and acidity of the citrus). But that's off the menu now so, good for them. The branzino was done just right. The sotbaps I've tried both and honestly I like the mushroom more because the foie gras gives the rice the oil it needs. Uni still great I just think the former works better. Would be great to see menu items change more often because I come here a lot and I don't want to keep ordering the same things. read more

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Cool spot, nice little bar in the front. Food was good, service good, vibe very intimate. Would go back. read more

A must-go every time I travel to NYC! Booked reservations for dinner Saturday night ~7:30pm two weeks in advance, and I really recommend having a reservation. Last time, the main dining room was fully booked and only bar seating was available for walk-ins. We opted for the $75/pp tasting menu, which included the following: - 6 starter courses: a flavor-packed start to the menu, and while I don't quite remember the specifics of each dish, I can guarantee that each bite was a flavorful surprise in its own way - Oxtail bone broth soup with rice cakes: the BEST oxtail bone broth soup I've had in a long time, rivals many of the places I usually go to for seolleongtang. So flavorful, no need to add salt yourself as is typically done, and very very comforting. - Stir-fried duck bulgogi (chosen from list of mains): sweet and spicy, this dish was packed with bold flavors that was a prime addition to the ssams we made with some of the side dishes. - Galbi-jjim (chosen from list of mains): VERY mouthwatering, the sauce went perfectly over rice and the meat was super tender. Not spicy, but it doesn't need the spice to complement this dish. highly recommend the additional $5 for this! - An assortment of side dishes: a beautiful accompaniment to the main dishes, came with lettuce and perilla to make ssams. Personal favorites were the raw marinated shrimp, shrimp/cucumber in a mustard cream sauce, and their cabbage kimchi. Absolutely Perfect! - Both available desserts + bonus petit fours: both the buckwheat ice cream with sesame caramel sauce and the chocolate mousse with burdock chips were scrumptious, with light flavors to round out the meal. We also got a small selection of petit fours, which were also a nice little treat. Each showcased traditional Korean desserts/candies and flavors in their own unique way. We also got the Kyool cocktail, which was their version of a Negroni. On the stronger side, as expected, but good flavors from the tangerine-infused gin. Overall, a truly blissful experience, paired with soft lighting and a spacious main dining room with a beautiful tree as the centerpiece. Will return! read more

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Planned my team dinner here lollllll and i think they liked it idk? I thought the food was fantastic personally (of what i could eat, it is Very meat forward menu). The dry aged branzino was actually sooooo good and i was mad cuz i had that thing happen to me often at these type of dinners where i have a cocktail and then a painful gas bubble forms in my stomach and its so hard for me to CHOW down. Hoe muchim was also very good and fresh tasting. I soooo wish the sotbap was not made with foie gras and beef broth i wanted to try so bad LOL. The oie cucumber cocktail was however fantastic and reminded me of the feeling of drinking naengmyeon broth, incredibly refreshing. The only thing i was not crazy about were the desserts which i felt were like not offensive but just lacking a lot of depth of flavor (esp the ice creams). Will come back with my fam when theyre in town and force them to get pescatarian stuff w me mwahahahaha read more