Modern Korean w/ Italian flair. Crave-worthy Short Rib Lasagna & shareable plates.
This Korean restaurant offers a modern take on traditional flavors, with a focus on creative small plates and shareable dishes. Customers rave about the unique fusion offerings, particularly the highly praised Short Rib Lasagna, a rich and flavorful dish that has become a standout. While the menu evolves seasonally, the commitment to innovative Korean cuisine with a touch of Italian influence remains.
The restaurant serves modern Korean cuisine, with some reviewers noting a fusion influence, particularly Italian. The Short Rib Lasagna, featuring kabocha bechamel and gochujang-braised short ribs, was a highly recommended seasonal dish. When not available, it was noted that a revised menu might feature similar braised short rib dishes. Some users suggest it's a good alternative to other popular Korean spots.
"The Short Rib Lasagna, featuring kabocha bechamel and gochujang-braised short ribs, is a standout dish. The restaurant also offers Korean tapas and small shareable plates."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, often highlighting unique and flavorful dishes. While most feedback is positive, there are occasional dissenting opinions.
Important Note
The Short Rib Lasagna is a seasonal item and may not always be available. One user described their personal experience as 'eh', and another advised skipping the restaurant.
"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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