Michelin-starred Korean tasting menu—playful, bite-sized skewers & grilled delights w/ a refined touch.
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.
Kochi, a Michelin-starred Korean restaurant, offers a refined tasting menu experience with a focus on grilled, bite-sized dishes. Chef Sungchul Shim artfully blends his Korean heritage with fine dining techniques, presenting creative dishes that have earned critical acclaim. The restaurant is known for its sophisticated yet playful approach to Korean cuisine.
Kochi is celebrated for its creative Korean tasting menu, particularly its bite-sized grilled dishes and skewers. While most dishes receive high praise for their innovative preparation and quality ingredients like Wagyu and seafood, one dissenting opinion noted a perceived lack of authentic spice and traditional Korean elements. However, positive feedback from Korean diners and critics suggests a strong execution of modern Korean cuisine.
"The nine-course tasting menu is the highlight, featuring creative dishes like Wagyu with truffle and kimchi, and praised skewers. Specific mentions include an abalone and octopus dish that is a standout."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Kochi for its exciting and delicious tasting menu, excellent service, and sophisticated ambiance. It's frequently recommended as a top-tier Korean dining experience in the city.
Important Note
Reservations are recommended due to the restaurant's small size. One user expressed a concern about the authenticity of the Korean flavors, suggesting a deviation from traditional elements.
"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."
Positive"Regarding the $165 Yingtao x Kochi collaboration dinner described in a post, this user commented that the event, which Kochi participated in, appeared to be worth the money."
Positive"Reacting to a post detailing the Yingtao x Kochi collaboration, this user expressed that the described event and food, involving Kochi's participation, looked good."
Positive"Kochi participated in a $165 collaboration dinner with Yingtao, where the author had a generally good experience. Shared dishes from the collab menu like abalone and chicken were highlights, but others such as steamed egg (bland) and mandu (boring) were disappointing, making the author unsure of the event's overall value."
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