Modern Korean with a "Busan to New York" vibe. Standout seafood, fun atmosphere, dishes that'll make you wanna return.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Ariari, an East Village Korean restaurant that offers a "Busan to New York" experience, praising its standout dishes and inviting atmosphere.
Ariari offers a "Busan to New York" experience with its modern Korean cuisine. The East Village spot is praised for its inviting atmosphere and a menu that encourages repeat visits to explore its diverse offerings. Standout dishes include a regal seafood pancake, perfectly crispy soft shell crab, and a flavorful spicy pork with fried squid, though some dishes like the duck bulgogi might be slightly overcooked.
Ariari serves modern Korean cuisine with a "Busan to New York" influence. Highly recommended dishes include the seafood pancake, soft shell crab, spicy pork with fried squid, and scallop gimbap. While most dishes are well-executed, the duck bulgogi has been noted as slightly overcooked.
"Highly recommended dishes include the scallop gimbap, dolsot al bap, seafood pancake, soft shell crab, and spicy pork with fried squid."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Ariari, praising its modern Korean cuisine and inviting atmosphere, although service can sometimes be slow with waits for the check.
Important Note
Some users have noted that the duck bulgogi can be slightly overcooked, and service can involve long waits for the check.
"This commenter suggests trying Maangchi's "emergency kimchi" recipe, which is intended for immediate consumption."
Neutral"This commenter believes Ariari's kimchi is not fermented because it becomes watery the next day when they order family meals for takeout."
Neutral"This commenter finds the kimchi at Ariari to be very good and suspects it's not fermented, possibly being more of a kimchi-seasoned salad, as it doesn't taste the same the next day."
Positive"The original poster is asking for advice on how to replicate Ariari's kimchi at home, praising its crispness and bright flavor, and noting it might be a Busan-style geotjeori."
Positive"The author considers Ariari to be one of their favorite meals foodwise in the city, although they feel Adda is better for a special occasion."
Positive"The menu at Ariari is intriguing and seems to offer dishes that might not be available elsewhere."
Positive"The user found the sea eel and eggplant dish at Ariari to be pretty good."
Positive"The user recommends the scallop gimbap and dolsot al bap at Ariari, stating they should not be missed."
Positive"This user highly recommends Ariari, praising its excellence."
Positive"Ariari in the East Village offers food that tasted homey, despite the restaurant's vibe being more characteristic of the East Village than a traditional grandma's house."
Positive"This user recommends ARIARI in the East Village for its great Korean food."
Positive"This user prefers Ari Ari for its scallop kimbap over another mentioned option."
Positive"This user lists ARIARI as a favorite, rating it above Mokyo and Thursday Kitchen."
Positive"Ariari was suggested as a date night spot in response to a user looking for alternatives to a booked restaurant in NYC."
Neutral"Ariari is recommended for Korean cuisine."
Positive"This user recommends Ariari as a restaurant option."
Positive"Ariari is suggested as a Korean restaurant."
Neutral"This user recommends Ariari for the casual fine dining request."
Positive"Recommends the Scallop Gimbap at Ariari, a Korean restaurant."
Positive"Recommends Ariari for dinner. It is a Korean restaurant."
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