Korean steakhouse w/ serene ambiance & expertly cooked steaks. Unique fusion menu w/ Korean BBQ influences & creative cocktails.
Experience Sam Yoo's high-end steakhouse, NY Kimchi, near Rockefeller Center, blending Korean barbecue vibes with meticulous attention to detail.
Morgan Carter praises NY Kimchi, a Korean steakhouse in Midtown West, for its serene atmosphere, expertly cooked steaks and seafood, and creative cocktails.
Bryan Kim reviews NY Kimchi, a Midtown steakhouse blending Korean BBQ elements with traditional steakhouse fare, praising its unique ssamjang Caesar salad and porterhouse steak.
Bryan Kim reviews Golden HOF, a Midtown Korean pub where kimchi martinis and creative bar snacks like bacon kimchi pancakes and disco fries are the stars. It's a lively spot for after-work drinks and casual bites.
This Korean steakhouse offers a unique blend of traditional steakhouse fare and Korean BBQ influences. Guests can enjoy expertly cooked steaks and creative cocktails in a serene, rock garden-inspired ambiance. The menu features standout dishes like a dry-aged porterhouse, soy-marinated short ribs, and black bass crudo, complemented by a variety of banchan and Korean beverages.
The restaurant excels in its Korean-American fusion cuisine, with highly recommended dishes including the dry-aged porterhouse steak, soy-marinated short ribs, lamb chops, and the black bass crudo. The unique ssamjang Caesar salad and fire-roasted oysters with kimchi butter are also praised. While most dishes receive positive feedback, some users noted that pastas were not yet perfected, and the cheeseburger was described as generic.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Korean fried chicken (especially with General Sam's sauce or soy garlic glaze), the seafood tower, the rose rigatoni, the 'best seafood tower' and the pancakes (particularly the honey butter pancakes, which are comparable to Golden Diner's without the wait). The Buldak dumplings and a Caesar salad are also noted as excellent."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment, praising the unique fusion of Korean and American flavors, expertly cooked steaks, and creative cocktails. Some minor concerns include the price point and occasional inconsistencies, but the majority of feedback is highly favorable.
Important Note
While many reviews are positive, one user had a negative experience with service, ambiance, and inconsistent food quality. Another user found the restaurant to be pricey due to its midtown location. Some found the pastas to be not yet perfected.
"Golden Hof is suggested as a smaller and cheaper version of the Golden Diner pancakes, with a shorter wait time."
Positive"The same pancake served at Golden Diner can be found at their Korean spot, Golden Hof, located in midtown."
Positive"A commenter expressed great enthusiasm for a photo of pancakes from Golden Hof and a strong desire to try them."
Positive"The original poster expressed a desire to return to Golden Hof to try the BBQ option."
Positive"A commenter mentioned revisiting Golden HOF for the second time to try the BBQ option and the honey pancakes again, also noting the cocktails were strong and decent."
Positive"The golden cheeseburger (10/10) and honey butter pancakes (10/10) at Golden Hof were described as the best the commenter had ever had. The pancakes reminded them of a British dessert, providing a great end to the trip."
Positive"Golden Hof, the sister restaurant to Golden Diner, is mentioned as being right near Rockefeller Center."
Neutral"This user listed Golden HoF as one of the places that sells their kimchi."
Neutral"Mentions that Golden Hof is an option for getting pancakes without a wait, but notes it doesn't have the same diner atmosphere as Golden Diner."
Neutral"Highlights Golden Hof as an alternative to Golden Diner, adding that it is more conveniently located and easier to get to from anywhere in NYC."
Positive"Confirmed that one can get the pancakes at Golden Hof with no wait, as they did this recently."
Positive"Recommends Golden Hof for pancakes, stating it is a good alternative."
Positive"Suggests Golden Hof as the 'ultimate hack' for pancakes."
Positive"Recommends Golden Hof as a sister restaurant to Golden Diner."
Positive"Mentions Golden Hof as a good alternative for pancakes that taste exactly the same as Golden Diner's, although the blueberry compote is not available."
Positive"States that the pancakes from Golden Diner can be obtained at Golden Hof with no wait."
Positive"Recommends Golden Hof as an alternative to Golden Diner for pancakes, noting it has little to no wait."
Positive"Golden Hof is mentioned as a good option, alongside Golden Diner."
Positive"Golden HOF is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"This user recommends Golden Hof."
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