Unique Korean fusion w/ standout Short Rib Lasagna & creative small plates. Great for late nights or fun dinners.
This Korean restaurant offers a unique fusion experience, with dishes like their renowned Short Rib Lasagna that blends Italian comfort with Korean flavors. While the lasagna may be seasonal, patrons can anticipate other creative small plates and Korean tapas. The vibrant atmosphere makes it a suitable spot for various occasions, from casual dinners to late-night gatherings.
The restaurant offers a Korean cuisine with some Italian fusion elements, most notably the highly praised Short Rib Lasagna which features gochujang-braised short ribs and kabocha bechamel. While this dish is seasonal and has been replaced by Spicy Braised Short Ribs with Potato Croquettes, other recommendations include fried chicken, budijiggae, and Crispy Corn Pancakes. Some patrons have found the food to be 'eh' or advised skipping it.
"The Short Rib Lasagna is a standout dish, praised for its unique flavor combination. Other recommended items include the fried chicken, budijiggae, and Crispy Corn Pancakes."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, often highlighting its unique Korean fusion dishes and vibrant atmosphere. Some mixed opinions exist, with one user finding it just 'eh' and another advising to skip it.
Important Note
The highly recommended Short Rib Lasagna is seasonal and may not always be available. Some diners have had mixed experiences, with one finding the food 'eh' and another advising against it.
"The Crispy Corn Pancake from Take31 is listed as a recommended appetizer."
Positive"The budijiggae at Take31 is also recommended and described as yum."
Positive"Take31 is an awesome place, and the fried chicken is highly recommended."
Positive"The user is considering Take31 after receiving a detailed list of late-night options and received a positive recommendation for it."
Positive"Take31 is a Korean restaurant with a bustling atmosphere, open until 3 AM, and is suggested as a potential late-night spot."
Positive"Take31 in Koreatown is mentioned as sometimes being open late."
Neutral"This user expressed a neutral opinion about Take 31, stating it was 'eh' in their personal experience."
Neutral"The user suggests Take 31 for Korean cuisine, noting it is upscale but not classic fine dining, and reservations are generally easy to obtain."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"This restaurant was mentioned as one of many options in Ktown for someone seeking a place to eat near Bryant Park."
Neutral"As a Korean, the user found Take 31 to be a better dining option compared to Nowon, which they considered overpriced and only "okay.""
Positive"The user suggests Take 31 as a potential restaurant for the original poster, implying it fits the criteria of fun, good ambience, nice, and good food."
Positive"Take31 was suggested by the commenter as a place with Korean tapas or small shareable plates."
Neutral"User lists Take31 as one of their favorite Asian spots in NYC, potentially fitting the request for Korean food."
Positive"Recommends take 31 as a place the commenter has taken teenage family members who enjoyed it."
Positive"Short Rib Lasagna is seasonal, but very tasty and worth it for the price and taste. Kabocha bechamel, gochujang-braised short ribs, and LOTS of moz/cheddar cheese. I lick the plate clean"
Positive"The Short Rib Lasagna is only offered seasonally so it's not on the menu anymore. They now have a revised menu and it looks like they replaced the lasagna with Spicy Braised Short Ribs with Potato Croquettes."
Neutral"Short Rib Lasagna has Kabocha bechamel, gochujang-braised short ribs, and LOTS of moz/cheddar cheese."
Positive"The Short Rib Lasagna looks very good."
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