My experience here was incredible. From start to finish, you are treated with utmost respect from…read morethe staff. The service is phenomenal. The ambiance is stunning. The kitchen is in an open layout and all the chefs are calmly putting together your dishes. But now let's get to the food. Every single item was delicious. There was not a single item that wasn't a 5/5. The uni kim is an absolute must add on. The price is high but the experience is def worth it once in a while. A true treat and deserving of a m star

**Overall Rating: 4.25/5** We had a great meal at Jua…read moreoverall, but the service fell a bit short of expectations for a Michelin-starred establishment. The front-of-house staff seemed surprisingly unknowledgeable about the menu; on multiple occasions, our server had to repeatedly walk back and forth to the kitchen to get answers to basic questions about the dishes being presented. While the service pacing and knowledge could be tightened up, the kitchen absolutely delivered. Here were the standout highlights of the evening: Caviar Kim:An incredibly elevated, bite-sized take on kimbap that absolutely blew me away. It featured perfectly crisp seaweed wrapped around a beautiful combination of tuna, radish, and avocado, all crowned with a generous serving of caviar. Mulhoe: Exceptionally fresh raw fish served in a bright, vibrant broth that struck the perfect balance of tangy and spicy. It was incredibly refreshing. Wagyu:Flawlessly cooked and accompanied by a thoughtful spread of *banchan*. I loved that each side paired beautifully with the beef, allowing you to essentially "choose your own adventure" with every bite. Strawberry Dessert:While Jua is famous for their *goguma* (sweet potato) dessert, this strawberry iteration won me over. It was light, crisp, and beautifully executed; though I admittedly lean heavily toward fruit-forward desserts. A highly recommended meal for the food alone, and with a bit more staff training, it would easily be a perfect experience. Worth a visit for a casual or special night.

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

Came here on a weekend as a pre show dinner and booked a reservation for 5pm to try their tasting…read moremenu. 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.

I loved everything we tried--each dish just kept getting better and better. The hosts were very…read morefriendly, explained to us what were in every dish, and sometimes with a story. The entire dinner experience was topped off by a live matcha creation demonstration. Would recommend.

They do it again! 10/10 meal and experience. We love going every season when they change their…read moremenus. Consistently good.

Been wanting to try this for years. I like how the interior is spacious. I wouldn't hear or feel my…read moreneighbors despite knowing they're around me. If you're bigger than a group of 2, you're seated at a longer table which could comfortable fit 6 people. My party of 3 sat in one of those and it was great. I like the casual vibe too. Overall I liked the creative flavors and preparation. Even if I didn't necessarily like everything, I'd be happy to come back to try a different menu. Part of me is bothered but part of me is intrigued the way they don't add in the preparation methods for each dish, so it's a surprise when it arrives. I was here for restaurant week and everyone got the four course option plus shared the fried chicken. Everyone gets rice and banchan along with the main. Appreciate how the three course option would still be three savory dishes rather than app, main, and dessert. They give seaweed chips to start. For the first course, we got fluke and asparagus. Originally we were skeptical about asparagus but it ended up tasting so good. It's deep fried in panko and has a garlicky bright sauce. The japchae in the middle was alright. I'd rather get another stalk of asparagus. Fluke had sweet juicy fresh fish, but I didn't like the granita approach to the omija. I guess I'm sensitive to cold, so the iciness affected my ability to appreciate the flavors. For the second course, we got octopus and mussels. Octopus was soft but I personally didn't like iberico ham or the smokiness of their sauce. Mussels was good with the savory green sauce. The amount of mussels was sufficient. The minced pork was a bit too salty and savory but tolerable when mixed with everything else. Fried chicken came in 6 pieces without bone. Love how hot and juicy it came. Slightly complaint was how the batter was very thick in certain spots. It came with spicy peanut sauce and yangyummy sauce. I like both. The spicy peanut sauce wasn't spicy at all, just a muted warmth. It had such a strong peanut taste without feeling like peanut butter. The yangyummy sauce had ketchup sweetness but also appreciate the brightness and umami. Rice wasn't just plain white rice. It had seaweed (?) powder mixed in and dressed in sesame oil. It was very nice to even by itself. However the sesame oil was too heavy and pooled at the bottom. It was too oily for me to finish the last few bites of my rice. Their banchan was cucumber and broccoli rabe or mustard green kind of thing. They were both intriguing and funkier than typical places. I had a few of each but overall not my thing. For third course we got salmon and pork jowl. Pork jowl had smoky flavors that I didn't particularly like. The green sauce helped balance it out for me. The meat was a bit too fatty for me at parts too. Freekeh at the bottom seemed repetitive since they give us rice anyway. Salmon was smoked which was unexpected. The white kimchi foam and orange zest was fun. For dessert we got the granita and perilla oil cake. Granita was too cold for me similar to the comment I had for the first course. The yogurt and burrata combination was too heavy for a dessert. I might be ok with this for a breakfast or snack instead. My friends didn't like this at all and couldn't finish it. Perilla oil cake was warm and comforting. The rice ice cream had gentle flavors and provided good contrast in temperature. The jelly was interesting but the perilla flavor overpowered it. The cookie crumbs were nice and loose too.

The environment is quite casual with dark lighting. The bathroom is down in the basement past a…read morehallway, a little shady feeling. We were seated right by the kitchen. I should've put my white jacket away as after the meal, I noticed a lot of food/oil splatters on my jacket. Staff were extremely attentive and friendly. The food portions were extremely small. We went for the three course restaurant week menu which was an opportunity to try parts of their usual course menu. I don't think there was significant savings by ordering off the restaurant week menu. For our first course, we both ordered the fluke. It was suggested to be mixed before consuming. Not a fan. It was a weird texture and taste. There was flavored ice on top and then pickles and small pieces of fluke on the bottom. The dish tasted cold and sour. Not a vibe, should've gotten the asparagus. For the second course, we got the mussels and the octopus. The mussels were delicious. Whatever that green sauce was, chefs kiss. Perfect amount of flavor and a little spice. There's also some kind of chicken tasting crumbs. It tastes like the breading off of a fried chicken. The octopus was okay. Nothing too noteworthy but definitely better than the icy fluke. The main course comes with a seaweed rice + some dishes. We got the salmon and the pork jowl. Did I mention the portions are small??? Yeah they're small. The main course portions felt like appetizer portions. The whole three courses were just three appetizers with some rice. I saw a review recommending to ask for the rice earlier to enjoy with the earlier courses but the waitress said it comes with the main course. I didn't really care enough to push for it. The side dish was pickled (?) apples. Weird. Not a fan. The texture of the apple just doesn't hit the same as radish. The other side dish seemed like some pickled vegetables. Overall: I don't know, I'm quite disappointed. Not too impressed. It was a pricy and unsatisfying meal. Honestly, I think you're better off trying some other restaurant week menus.

An amazing dinner experience! My party tried almost one of everything on the menu, and there were…read moreno dissappointments. There were some great surprises throughout, and the server really coursed out everything well so that the dinner was at a good pace. The most tasty dish would have to be the grilled fish. The most surprising was the miso cream cheese dish, which gave a great blend of umami and texture! This spot is definitely worth a visit!

The food here is absolutely incredible. Every dish is done so well and has its own unique flavors…read more Highlights were definitely the Iwanoriae, Wagyu and nikomi. For the Iwanoriae - the tuna had a perfectly fatty texture and the seaweed Soy sauce paired so well. The wagyu had a great grilled flavor and melted in your mouth. The nikomi is a must order. Don't be intimidated by the beef tongue - it was so tender and reminded me of a braised beef short rib. I would go back just for this dish.

Came here for to try their lunch on a weekday. It is a very intimate, counter kaiseki 5 course…read morelunch that's $150 per person. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly hostess who brought us to the dining area, which is separate from the bar area in the front of the restaurant. We started out strong with crab chawanmushi perfectly executed. The egg was silky smooth, umami, packed with crab meat and the caviar added a touch of pop in texture. I also appreciated the hint of floral from the lily petal. The second course was a fish in a clear broth. Although the fish was tender and flavorful, I felt the broth was a little too bland, almost water-like. The small bites of seasonal harvest were beautifully presented - almost too pretty to eat. I enjoyed every little bite but the only thing I thought was weird was they had recommended to take one bite of the grilled fish first as it was just freshly made (which I agree), but then I was told to start eating the strawberry with tofu sauce next which I would have liked eat my savory items before the sweets. The next course was their seasonal chirashi and wagu soba noodles. I enjoyed both of them very much as I thought the fishes in the chirashi were very fresh and toro literally melted in my mouth. I also really liked the shiso leaf that made the dish refreshing and helped elevate the flavors of the fishes. The soba was also refreshing, noodles were just the right consistency and the wagu were smooth and flavorful. This course gave just the right amount or carbs to satisfy my hunger. The last course was a surprise as most kaiseki's dessert course normally just gives you a fruit or mochi. So I was pleasantly surprised that we were presented with something other than fruit and tea. The milk ice cream was smooth and creamy and I particularly liked the chestnut biscuit. The dish was well balanced in terms of flavors and textures. Overall, for $150 pp, it is quite reasonable given Odo is a 2 Michelin star restaurant and the price to dine in nyc has gotten a little out of control over the past years. So in comparison, this price is acceptable. I enjoyed most of the courses and felt there was a nice progression to the meal. My only complaint is that because it is a 2 Michelin starred restaurant, I had expected more in terms of plating and presentation. In my clear broth and fish dish, the scallions in my bowl were actually scattered all over the place (instead of nicely put in a pile as shown in the photo - I had taken my friend's bowl instead just because it looked nicer). The chestnut biscuit in my dessert course was also broken off. I feel at this caliber, the broken off pieces should not have been used at all. However, these are minor complaints and I would definitely return to try out their dinner menu.

I took my friend here for the lunch kaiseki for her birthday. It's reasonably priced compared to…read moreother Michelin star restaurants ($150 for 6 courses). The inside is quite small. The front is the more casual seating for their dessert tasting, and the back room is a quieter space for the kaiseki. You can tell that there was a lot of thought put into these dishes; everything felt very intentional. My favorite was actually the first course: deep fried tofu with truffles and caviar. I've never had a tofu like this before. The sauce that it was in tasted amazing, and it just felt so decadent with the huge shavings of truffle and caviar. All of the little bites of the hassun course were really fun to try too. The only complaint I have is that in the winter, I much prefer hot noodles vs the cold soba noodles that we got. Everything was delicious though, and they also gave us a complimentary dessert for my friend's birthday!

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

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

I really enjoyed this place! It is located in the back of a mini mart. Prepare for a very long meal…read more(so long that there is a 10 min intermission) and an educational experience - chef spent a lot of time explaining the food, the history, the culture, etc - which made for a very unique experience. They focus on fermentation and incorporate it into every course. I wasn't a fan of the natural wine but the margarita was fantastic. Highlights were the meat for sure - so tender and so expertly prepared. It was also really interesting to try the different aged soy sauces and the ssamjang.

TLDR: such a unique dining experience in Long Island Queens. Very informative (learned more at…read morethis dinner than any other), and delicious fermented food. If you're into Korean food that is not the typical "fine dining" Korean that's sprouted all over NYC, I'd highly recommend Meju! SETTING: Meju is a beautiful restaurant built out behind a "Banchan" shop (Korean for small side dishes). Soaring ceilings, grey and wood accents, HUGE kitchen counter table with everyone getting a full view into the kitchen. Beautifully designed restaurant that is perfect for date night or a special occasion! You get a 10 min intermission during dinner to go out and get some goods from the shop (we got a lot of stuff and it's lasted us for the past few days!). It was also so good that we're planning to make the trip from BK every few months to stock up on delicious Korean banchan. FOOD: as the Chef described, this truly is Korean home cooking (on crack). I almost got teary eyed as I tried the kimchi jigae and some of the other dishes that fully brought me back to my grandma's cooking and growing up in a Korean household. It's like everything one would eat as a Korean person, but just meticulously prepared/thought through/served by a true expert. The depth of flavor that the chef has achieved across the board in his doenjang, kkochujang, and samjang was unlike anything I've EVER had before. It puts all other jang's to shame. SERVICE: I thought the service was a 10/10. I learned more about Korean food and the process of fermenting Korean food (and the importance of this in Korean culture), than I have anywhere else (even my own family!!). It felt really special to learn more about Korean culture and importance of food here from a chef who has clearly made it his life mission to teach others about this. VERDICT: I so loved my experience at Meju and would recommend to anyone who has an interest in trying something new and learning along the way.