Michelin-starred Korean noodle bar w/ standout apps like Toro Ssam Bap & ribs. Expect a modern, upscale vibe & delicious, unique ramyun.
This Korean noodle bar offers a refined yet approachable dining experience, earning its Michelin star through creative interpretations of classic dishes. While known for its ramen, the appetizers like the Toro Ssam Bap and Ja Jang Style Ribs are frequently cited as highlights, often outshining the noodles themselves. The ambiance is described as upscale and modern, making it a popular, though often difficult-to-reserve, spot for a memorable meal.
The cuisine is primarily Korean with a fusion influence, focusing on high-quality noodle dishes and creative appetizers. The Toro Ssam Bap, featuring fatty tuna, caviar, and seaweed rice, is a frequently recommended standout. The Ja Jang Style Ribs and various ramyun options, like the Wagyu and Gochu ramyun, also receive high praise, though some find the broth can be salty. While noodles are the namesake, appetizers are often considered the true stars.
"The Toro Ssam Bap, featuring fatty tuna with caviar and seaweed rice, is consistently hailed as a must-try and a standout dish. Other highly recommended items include the Ja Jang Style Ribs and various ramyun options."
Overall, customers express strong satisfaction, praising the unique and high-quality Korean fusion dishes, particularly the appetizers. Some occasional criticisms mention inconsistency or specific dishes being too salty, but the prevailing sentiment is one of a highly recommended and exceptional dining experience.
Important Note
Reservations are notoriously difficult to secure, often requiring booking well in advance or utilizing waitlists. Some diners have found specific noodle dishes to be overly salty, and there are mixed opinions on whether the ramen lives up to the hype compared to the appetizers.
"Jeju Noodle Bar is a Michelin 1-star Korean Ramen place in Lower Manhattan. While it can be expensive, some entrees are as low as $24, offering flexibility in spending."
Positive"Jeju noodle bar was suggested as a place to try."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Jeju Noodle Bar as a great Asian spot in NYC."
Positive"The commenter believes NYC has some of the best fine dining Korean experiences, citing Jeju Noodle Bar alongside Atomix, Jungshik, and Jua as examples that hold Michelin stars."
Positive"The user gave Jeju Noodle Bar a partial rating of 8.3, explaining they didn't fully experience the ramyun as they were too full from pizza."
Positive"A commenter mentioned that their experience at Jeju Noodle Bar last year was mediocre, citing both the service and the food as just okay."
Negative"The user found Jeju Noodle Bar to be inexpensive and worth it, though it was their 'worst' Michelin-star experience. They felt the food was good but not at the level of other Michelin establishments."
Neutral"This commenter recommends 'jeju ramyun'."
Positive"This commenter stated that Jeju Noodle Bar is 'Sooo yummy.'"
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for Jeju Noodle Bar."
Positive"This commenter recommended JeJu Noodle Bar."
Positive"Jeju Noodle Bar is recommended as a suitable restaurant."
Positive"The author preferred this Korean restaurant before it received a Michelin star, but still considers it outstanding."
Positive"This commenter suggests that the restaurant Jeju might have switched reservation platforms to capitalize on the credibility it built with Resy. They also expressed a negative opinion about Jeju, calling it "horribly overrated.""
Negative"The Toro Ssam Bap at Jeju Noodle Bar is a dish this commenter gets every time they visit."
Positive"The user had a highly positive experience with Jeju Noodle Bar, specifically mentioning the ribs were very delicious."
Positive"This user shared a negative experience at Jeju Noodle Bar, calling it one of the most disappointing fine dining experiences in NYC due to unbelievably bad service, despite acknowledging the phenomenal noodles."
Negative"Jeju Noodle Bar might not be open on Sundays in September but should be manageable for a solo diner if they arrive at opening time. It's suggested as an alternative to Torrisi."
Neutral"The user successfully secured a desirable 5:00 PM counter slot at Jeju Noodle Bar after initially only seeing a 3:00 PM option."
Positive"The user highly recommends the toro ssambap at Jeju Noodle Bar as part of a solid itinerary."
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