3-Michelin star Korean fine dining experience. Innovative dishes & refined banchan make for a memorable, though sometimes predictable, special occasion meal.
Will Hartman reviews Jungsik, a Korean fine-dining establishment in Tribeca, noting its elaborate tasting menu and refined banchan. While offering a predictable yet memorable experience, Hartman suggests it's ideal for special occasions.
Jungsik is a pioneer in Korean fine dining, offering a sophisticated and creative tasting menu experience that has earned it three Michelin stars. Reviewers consistently praise the innovative presentation and execution of dishes, though some find it slightly more traditional than other cutting-edge establishments. It's celebrated for special occasions and delivering a memorable, high-quality meal.
Jungsik offers an elevated Korean tasting menu experience, with particular acclaim for its creative banchan and dishes like the crispy octopus with gochujang aioli. While many find the food impeccable and highly original, one reviewer noted a past mediocre shrimp dish. The restaurant is lauded for its refined take on Korean cuisine, though some feel it leans more traditional compared to some newer establishments.
"The crispy octopus with gochujang aioli and the uni bibimbap (available at the bar) are frequently highlighted as must-try dishes. The banchan are also praised for their creativity and quality."
Overall, customer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many diners describing it as one of the best meals of their lives, praising its creativity, execution, and service. A few reviewers noted it didn't live up to the hype or found it slightly less innovative compared to other top-tier restaurants.
Important Note
One user found Jungsik to be too crowded for a romantic dinner, and another mentioned a past mediocre experience with a shrimp dish. There's also a note that while Jungsik is considered creative, it might be less so than other top-tier establishments like Atomix.
"This commenter states that Jungsik's tasting menu alone, before drinks, tax, and tip, already exceeds $300, making it likely over budget for the original poster."
Negative"The commenter simply suggests Jungsik as a dining option."
Positive"Jungsik is described as a really nice restaurant, with the commenter stating it was one of the best dinners they ever had."
Positive"The author listed Jungsik as a Michelin Star restaurant, noting it has triple Michelin stars and serves Korean cuisine. They also mentioned they have not yet visited Atomix."
Neutral"This is a recommendation for a Michelin-starred Korean restaurant, specifically mentioning Jungsik."
Positive"This commenter suggested Jungsik as an example of excellent Korean fine dining in NYC, noting it falls on the 'French/fusion' side of Korean cuisine."
Positive"The user jokes about 53's clientele and food quality being comparable to a less desirable experience in Miami, agreeing with the original poster's sentiment about Jungsik."
Neutral"The user has visited Jungsik multiple times, both before and after receiving its third star, finding it consistently fantastic and not pretentious."
Positive"The user acknowledges the user's point about the Jungsik price increase, noting it went from $295 to $325, and jokes about inflation."
Neutral"The user clarifies their Jungsik regret stems from missing the lower price point when the restaurant had two stars, not necessarily the current cost."
Neutral"The user is questioning the regret about Jungsik, noting that the price increase was modest and reservations are still accessible."
Neutral"The user regrets not visiting Jungsik before it received its third Michelin star, primarily due to the subsequent price increase."
Neutral"Jungsik is one of the fine dining restaurants the user is currently debating for a solo meal in NYC."
Neutral"The commenter had an amazing experience at Jungsik, even when dining at the bar and ordering the full menu."
Positive"Visiting Jungsik in June, this commenter found the experience outstanding, with service that was significantly friendlier and more welcoming than other high-end NYC restaurants, while still maintaining a high level of professionalism."
Positive"This commenter briefly mentioned Jungsik as a place that delivers on being pricey, elevated, and unique."
Positive"The commenter found the menu at Kochi NYC to be 'mid' and was glad to have confirmation, recommending Jungsik as a place that lives up to the hype for elevated Korean cuisine, based on a past experience."
Positive"This user simply recommends Jungsik."
Positive"This user recommends Jungsik over Daniel, calling Daniel 'garbage'."
Positive"This user mentions that Jungsik can accommodate solo diners at the bar, but notes they might only offer à la carte options there and not the full tasting menu."
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