Michelin-starred Korean tasting menu, reimagined with royal court influences. Intimate, refined, and exciting.
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.
Experience the refined artistry of Korean royal court cuisine at this Michelin-starred establishment. Chef Sungchul Shim masterfully blends traditional heritage with fine-dining techniques to present an innovative nine-course tasting menu. Each dish is meticulously crafted, featuring premium ingredients and presented with a flair that makes for a memorable and exciting culinary journey.
This Korean restaurant offers a sophisticated nine-course tasting menu inspired by royal court cuisine. Dishes are known for their refined preparation and use of premium ingredients, including Wagyu and seafood. While most feedback is highly positive, one user found the food to be under-flavored and not authentically Korean, suggesting it leaned more towards fusion.
"The nine-course tasting menu is the primary offering. Specific dishes like abalone, chicken, Wagyu with truffle and kimchi, and a Banana Milk dessert have been highlighted positively."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its refined Korean tasting menu and intimate atmosphere, often highlighting it as a standout dining experience.
Important Note
Reservations are recommended due to the restaurant's small size. Advance notice may be needed for dietary accommodations like shellfish allergies.
"The commenter was not a fan of Kochi when they visited a few years ago, finding it forgettable and lacking memorable bites, though they acknowledge it might have improved since then."
Negative"The commenter agrees that Kochi was forgettable, stating that while the staff was amazing and nice, the food was a bit meh."
Negative"Kochi and Atoboy are considered forgettable, struggling with an identity of fusion and Korean cuisine. The commenter couldn't understand the intended cuisine representation."
Negative"Kochi is described as lovely with a fun atmosphere, and more casual than some other options."
Positive"Found Kochi to be better value than Jungsik, as it is half the price and considered comparable in quality."
Positive"This Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC was identified as potentially offering halal options through a dietary filter on the Michelin Guide website."
Neutral"The commenter thought Kochi was solid for more affordable tasting menus."
Positive"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)."
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