Bold, original Mexican w/ Michelin star. Known for standout sourdough tortillas & ambitious flavors.
Corima, a Michelin-starred gem on the edge of Chinatown, presents a bold and original take on Mexican cuisine. Chef Fidel Caballero's cooking is a unique celebration of flavors, whether experienced through the ambitious tasting menu or à la carte offerings. The restaurant is lauded for its sourdough tortillas with recado negro butter, lobster nicuatole, and black cod with salsa Veracruzana.
Corima offers an ambitious and original take on Mexican cuisine, earning a Michelin star for its bold flavors. Standout dishes include sourdough tortillas with recado negro butter, lobster nicuatole, and black cod with salsa Veracruzana. While many praise the food and cocktails, some have found the tasting menu to be disappointing or have felt the cuisine leaned too French, and a few have reported issues with under-seasoning and taste.
"The sourdough tortillas with recado negro butter are highly praised and considered a must-order. Other standout dishes mentioned include fish tacos, duck mole, and seafood."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the creative and delicious food, particularly the sourdough tortillas and seafood, while others have experienced significant issues with service and found the tasting menu to be underwhelming or not authentically Mexican.
Important Note
Some diners have reported significantly poor service. There are also conflicting opinions on whether the cuisine is authentically Mexican or leans too much towards French influence. Some found the tasting menu underwhelming, and a few found dishes to be under-seasoned.
"This user shared an amusing anecdote about the sunflower presentation for a dish, highlighting the quirky and humorous aspect of the restaurant's plating."
Neutral"This user agreed that the presentation, specifically a 'squiggle', was 'deeply ugly', reinforcing the previous comment about presentation."
Negative"This user questioned the presentation of the food, specifically mentioning the fourth picture, suggesting it was unusual or unappealing."
Negative"Responding to a negative review of the tasting menu, this user felt it was 'uninspired' rather than bad, suggesting a neutral to slightly negative sentiment about the menu's creativity."
Neutral"This user found the tasting menu at Corima to be 'straight up bad', with most dishes being a miss except for the taco, indicating a very negative overall dining experience."
Negative"This comment highlights the Recado Negro Butter served with the sourdough tortillas as 'life-changing', indicating a very positive experience with a specific accompaniment."
Positive"This user agreed that the drinks were better than the food at Corima, noting that the tasting menu had misses and tasted 'a bit odd'. They also questioned how the restaurant received its Michelin star."
Negative"This user mentioned the calf brain taco, adding to the discussion of specific dishes available at the restaurant."
Positive"This user mentioned the duck mole and calf brain taco as notable dishes, expressing appreciation for specific items on the menu."
Positive"This user had a very positive experience at Corima last week, loving the drink pairing (including wine, beer, and sake) and finding the staff great. They highly recommend the restaurant."
Positive"This user described Corima as 'delicious' and stated that there was 'not a single miss' during their visit where they sat at the bar."
Positive"This user humorously stated they would order a dozen sourdough tortillas if they went à la carte, implying it's a favorite dish."
Positive"The user was satisfied with their birthday celebration at Corima, noting very good cocktails and standout seafood dishes like the potatoes, fish taco, and sourdough tortilla. While the branzino was good, it was challenging to eat. They found the price fair but wouldn't rush back and would opt for a la carte next time."
Negative"Corima is recommended as another good option that should not be too difficult to get a reservation for."
Positive"Corima is mentioned as a great meal that did not feel pretentious."
Positive"The original poster listed Corima as a less pricey idea for their special dinner."
Neutral"Corima was suggested by a commenter as a potential restaurant for the anniversary dinner."
Neutral"The user is trying to find out when reservations open for Corima, specifically for the last week of August. They have seen conflicting information online and plan to call the restaurant for clarification."
Neutral"The user confirms they will call Corima tomorrow as it is closed today to inquire about reservations. They express a strong desire to try the restaurant."
Neutral"A user suggests calling the restaurant directly to get information about reservations."
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