Michelin-starred Korean tasting menu: bite-sized grilled dishes, royal court inspo, from Per Se alum chef. Eat w/ your hands!
Explore Kochi, a Korean tasting menu experience from Per Se alum chef Sungchul Shim, featuring a nine-course menu inspired by Korean royal court cuisine.
Discover Kochi, a Hell's Kitchen gem helmed by acclaimed chef Sung Shim. This Michelin-starred Korean restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its signature skewer tasting menu.
A Michelin-starred Korean tasting menu experience in Hell's Kitchen, Kochi offers a unique and playful nine-course journey inspired by Korean royal court cuisine. Chef Sungchul Shim masterfully blends his heritage with fine dining techniques, presenting dishes like raw steelhead trout and Iberico pork, all designed to be enjoyed by hand. The open kitchen adds to the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere.
Kochi offers a Korean-inspired tasting menu, with dishes often designed to be eaten by hand. While many diners find the food exciting and delicious, with highlights like Wagyu and specific seafood dishes, one opinion suggested it lacked traditional Korean spice and ingredients, describing it as a fusion or confused tasting menu. Other diners, including Korean natives, have enjoyed their meals and recommended it as an elevated Korean option.
"The tasting menu, particularly the nine-course skewer tasting, is highly recommended. Specific dishes like Wagyu with truffle and kimchi, and the Banana Milk dessert have been praised."
Customers generally have a very positive view of Kochi, praising its exciting and delicious tasting menu, warm service, and unique dining experience. However, some have questioned its authenticity as traditional Korean cuisine.
Important Note
Reservations are recommended as the restaurant is small. Some diners have questioned the authenticity of the Korean cuisine served.
"Kochi was suggested as a better alternative to 63 Clinton, with a tasting menu price of $145."
Positive"Domodomo is recalled as fun and good from a visit years ago."
Positive"This user recommended Kochi for its tasting menu, noting that it accommodates shellfish allergies with advance notice and is considered better than Soogil."
Positive"Kochi is recommended for Korean-style skewers. This comment is a direct suggestion in response to the original post seeking meat skewer recommendations."
Positive"This user recommended Kochi as a potential restaurant for a celebration, in response to a request for recommendations."
Positive"Kochi offers the best chef's counter experience, with a unique, almost-too-close kitchen setup."
Positive"This user also liked Kochi more than Oiji Mi and Jua, and has not yet tried Mari."
Positive"This commenter, who is Korean, stated that their parents and they have enjoyed meals at Kochi NYC. They recalled a specific dish, sea bass kochi with gochujang, from a previous visit and suggested Joo-Ok and Oiji Mi as better elevated Korean options at a similar price point now."
Positive"The author felt Kochi NYC did not serve authentic Korean food, citing a lack of spice and traditional ingredients like gochujang. They described the experience as overpriced, under-flavored, and overly hyped, likening it to a confused fusion or French tasting menu with minimal Korean elements."
Negative"This user prefers Mari over both Oiji Mi and Jua, and also recommends Kochi."
Positive"This user suggests Kochi in Hell's Kitchen, stating it is awesome."
Positive"Kochi is recommended for its chill atmosphere and incredible tasting menu, holding a Michelin star. It's also conveniently located near Times Square with good cocktail options nearby."
Positive"Differentiated Kochi as a European fusion restaurant with a tasting menu only, contrasting it with Danji (Korean, cheaper, casual) and Mari (Japanese fusion, tasting menu only)."
Neutral"Found Kochi to be more exciting food-wise compared to Mari, though Mari has a more playful ambiance. Specifically praised the Spicy Tuna handroll from Mari."
Neutral"User booked Kochi but plans to try Mari and add Danji to their list, thanking for the suggestions."
Neutral"User booked Kochi based on recommendations and thanked for the feedback."
Neutral"Had a great experience at Kochi, finding the tasting menu both exciting and delicious, complemented by warm service. The place is small, so reservations are recommended."
Positive"Recommended Kochi over Mari. Also mentioned Jungsik as another option in Tribeca."
Positive"The commenter recommends Kochi as a good option, alongside Jua."
Positive"The commenter preferred Kochi over Jua."
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