Upscale Korean tasting menu w/ Michelin star. Known for inventive dishes & stylish ambiance. Perfect for special occasions.
This acclaimed Korean restaurant offers a modern tasting menu experience in a stylish and energetic setting. Chef Hoyoung Kim masterfully crafts dishes that highlight high-quality ingredients, from delicate seafood preparations to expertly cooked meats and a memorable dessert selection. It's a great spot for a special occasion or an introduction to upscale Korean dining.
This Michelin-starred restaurant offers a modern Korean tasting menu. Highly recommended dishes include the 'Caviar Kim', praised for its flavor and texture. While most dishes are well-received for their creativity and quality, a few reviewers noted that some courses were less impactful or not as memorable, particularly in comparison to other lauded Korean establishments.
"The 'Caviar Kim' is frequently highlighted as a must-try dish, often described as one of the best bites in NYC. The Korean donut dessert has also been mentioned positively."
Overall, customer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the inventive Korean tasting menu and overall dining experience. Some reviewers, however, found certain dishes less memorable or questioned the value.
Important Note
One reviewer found the food technically executed but lacking in emotional connection, and another felt it was not as good value as some other Korean restaurants. A few reviews suggest it might be surpassed by other Korean establishments like Oiji Mi or Kochi, though this is not a majority opinion.
"Jua is recommended for a tasting menu experience if wine is included in the budget."
Positive"The user recommends the goguma juak at Jua."
Positive"Jua is listed as a tasting menu that the commenter has enjoyed, alongside Joo Ok, Yingtao, and Huso."
Positive"The commenter considers Jua a favorite for more affordable tasting menus."
Positive"The user expressed love for Jua, describing it as intimate with incredibly flavorful food."
Positive"Jua is ranked as the best restaurant overall by the user, even pleasing their picky eater dad for his birthday. It's recommended for its pure food quality."
Positive"This user recommended Jua as a dining option close to the Javits Center."
Positive"Jua is considered the 'clearer winner' among the restaurants listed."
Positive"This commenter simply suggested Jua as a tasting menu option in the $130-150 range that might be better than 63 Clinton."
Positive"JUA is mentioned as a Korean restaurant in NYC offering a Michelin tasting menu for under $150, as part of a discussion on notable Korean dining options."
Positive"Jua is recommended, suggesting to ask for a window seat for a pleasant view alongside one of NYC's best tasting menus."
Positive"This commenter expressed love for Jua but had not yet visited the other restaurants mentioned."
Positive"This user recommended Jua over 63 Clinton, stating that while 63 Clinton was fine, nothing particularly stood out to them."
Positive"This commenter found both Jua and 63 Clinton to be excellent and exceeding expectations. They also mentioned Luthun positively."
Positive"This user preferred 63 Clinton over Jua, despite acknowledging Luthun as a superior dining experience overall."
Negative"This user highly recommends Jua for its masterful tasting menu, describing it as both homey and fine dining. They also praised the exceptional wine pairing and the wonderful donut dessert."
Positive"This commenter has dined at all three establishments (Jua, Kabawa, 63 Clinton) and definitively recommends Jua."
Positive"This user ranked Jua significantly higher than Kabawa and 63 Clinton, specifically noting that 63 Clinton does not align with a preference for strong flavors."
Positive"This commenter ranked Jua as their top choice among the three restaurants mentioned, placing it above 63 Clinton and Kabawa."
Positive"Having visited both Jua and 63 Clinton, this user would choose Jua for their next visit."
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