Creative Korean-American fusion w/ bold flavors & intimate vibe. Must-try 'Seoul'sbury steak' & unique tapas.
This Korean-American fusion spot offers a creative and intimate dining experience with a compact menu of about ten tapas-style dishes. The cuisine is a playful blend of Southern American and Korean flavors, promising bold and exciting tastes. Standout dishes include inventive takes on classics like 'Seoul'sbury steak' and unique shrimp toast rolls, all served in a friendly, communal atmosphere with warm and welcoming staff.
The restaurant offers a creative Korean-American fusion menu with tapas-style dishes. Standout items include the 'Seoul'sbury steak' with galbi jus and gruyere grits, shrimp toast rolls, and banana pudding. The baby back ribs with harissa glaze and plum coulis are also highlighted. Some diners found the food good but not exceptional, with one noting only the 'Oxbone Cream Pasta' was notably good, while others found portions small and not worth the price for a fusion tapas experience.
"The 'Seoulsbury Steak' is a standout dish that diners would return for. The Mushroom Bibimbap is also noted as being good, and the baby back ribs with harissa glaze and plum coulis are highlighted."
Customers generally praise the restaurant's creative Korean-American fusion cuisine, highlighting its bold flavors and intimate, communal atmosphere. While most find the food enjoyable and the staff welcoming, a few suggest that not all dishes stand out and some can be overpriced.
Important Note
Some diners found that not all dishes were memorable, with one commenter suggesting only the 'Oxbone Cream Pasta' was good and other dishes were subpar with small portions, making it not worth the price.
"C as in Charlie is suggested as a dining experience offering a unique Korean experience for dinner."
Positive"This user listed 'C as in Charlie' as a recommended Korean restaurant."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a similar option for Asian fusion food and vibes in NYC."
Neutral"The Seoulsbury Steak at C as in Charlie is a dish that this commenter would return for."
Positive"This user recommended C as in Charlie."
Neutral"As a Korean, the user found C as in Charlie to be a better dining option compared to Nowon, which they considered overpriced and only "okay.""
Positive"A user expresses intent to try C as in Charlie, listing it alongside other incredible Asian fusion restaurants, implying it is highly recommended."
Neutral"A user confirms that the bathroom at C as in Charlie caught them by surprise and was a very cool experience."
Positive"A user liked C as in Charlie and specifically noted that they have a cool bathroom."
Positive"C as in Charlie is listed as one of several fun fusion restaurants."
Positive"The commenter suggests that C as in Charlie offers enough value for the given budget to eat the entire menu and still afford several bottles of sake."
Positive"C as in Charlie was suggested as a date night spot in response to a user looking for alternatives to a booked restaurant in NYC."
Neutral"This user recommends C as in Charlie as a restaurant option."
Positive"The author mentioned 'C as in Charlie,' located in the Lower East Side, as a restaurant previously launched by the same team behind Kisa. They vouched for the great quality of its food based on past experiences and expressed an intention to revisit and review it."
Positive"The commenter deems a significant portion of the OP's restaurant list, including C as in Charlie, as average or overpriced, while liking a few high-end spots."
Negative"In response to why C as in Charlie should be skipped, the commenter states only the Oxbone Cream Pasta is good, with other dishes being subpar and portions small, making it not worth it for a fusion tapas experience."
Negative"The commenter strongly advises skipping C as in Charlie."
Negative"The commenter suggests that C as in Charlie, 8282, Hatsuhana, and 886 could be lower priority, while expressing strong positive opinions for Cho Dang Gol and Mountain House."
Neutral"Includes C as in Charlie in a list of general recommendations for the East Village. It's a Korean restaurant."
Positive"The Mushroom Bibimbap is good."
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