Modern Korean fine dining with standout lobster ramyun and scallops. Offers excellent value and a refined atmosphere.
This establishment offers a refined take on modern Korean cuisine, often lauded for its creative prix fixe menu and excellent execution. Standout dishes like the lobster ramyun and perfectly prepared scallops are frequently highlighted, showcasing the kitchen's ability to balance traditional flavors with contemporary techniques. Many consider it a top-tier Korean fine dining experience, offering great value for the quality.
The restaurant offers modern Korean cuisine, with a prix fixe menu that focuses on refined flavors. Standout dishes often mentioned include the lobster ramyun and scallops, with the duck dish also receiving positive remarks. While many find the food exceptional, a few reviewers have expressed less enthusiasm, with one noting it didn't live up to the hype.
"Customers frequently praise the lobster ramyun and scallop dishes. The duck and its sauce also receive positive mentions, and the prix fixe menu is generally well-regarded."
Customers generally have a very positive experience, praising the modern Korean cuisine, particularly dishes like the lobster ramyun and scallops, and consider it a great value for fine dining. There are occasional dissenting opinions, with some finding it less impressive than other establishments or noting a change in style from its previous iteration.
Important Note
One user noted that while they enjoyed Oiji Mi, they hadn't visited in about two years, suggesting potential changes. Another user mentioned a preference for its previous, more casual East Village iteration.
"The commenter was unimpressed by Oiji Mi, though they had not visited in about two years."
Negative"The author preferred Oiji Mi when it was more casual in the East Village but still found it delicious and enjoyable in its current, fancier setting."
Positive"Oiji Mi is recommended alongside Blue Hill, being considered superior to Jua."
Positive"The author had snacks at Oiji Mi's bar and found the experience to be totally excellent."
Positive"The author has only been to Jua and Oiji Mi, and would choose Oiji Mi over Jua."
Positive"This user recommends Oiji Mi."
Positive"This user states Oiji Mi would be their pick."
Positive"This commenter has tried Oiji Mi's tasting menu once and prefers Rezdora personally. They note that both restaurants are featured in YouTube videos."
Neutral"This commenter found Oiji Mi to be very solid and noted it has the best atmosphere compared to the other options."
Positive"This user simply states Oiji Mi as their pick."
Positive"This user identifies Oiji Mi as the best pick among the four options."
Positive"This user simply states Oiji Mi as their choice."
Positive"This user confirms Oiji Mi has more dining room tables than lounge tables and praises its tasting menu, mentioning they ordered it even with companions who don't enjoy seafood."
Positive"This user recommends Oiji Mi or The Musket Room for a tasting menu, suggesting the choice depends on preferred cuisine."
Neutral"This commenter considers Oiji Mi a favorite among the options, though they note it's primarily à la carte. They also mention Bom, a restaurant behind Oiji Mi, as a better tasting menu and truly special option."
Positive"This user expressed enthusiasm for trying Oiji Mi and reminisced about the honey butter chip ice cream sundae from the original Oiji location, questioning its absence from the new menu."
Positive"The user humorously expressed a strong liking for the scallop dish at Oiji Mi."
Positive"The commenter expressed love for Oiji Mi and recommended trying BOM, stating it is even better."
Positive"This user commented on a previous reply, stating that the sauce for the duck at Oiji Mi is excellent."
Positive"The user expressed enjoyment of the duck dish at Oiji Mi."
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