Upscale K-BBQ w/ AYCE A5 Wagyu; ideal for meat lovers seeking an indulgent, tableside experience.
HYUN offers a luxurious and exclusive Korean barbecue experience, focusing on high-grade Japanese A5 Wagyu. The restaurant features private dining rooms and a sleek ambiance, perfect for intimate gatherings. Their signature offering is the 'Hyun-makase,' a multi-course tasting journey with 12 different cuts of A5 Wagyu, prepared tableside. Complementary sides like house-made kimchi and fresh greens balance the richness of the premium beef.
HYUN specializes in high-grade Japanese A5 Wagyu, offering an all-you-can-eat 'Hyun-makase' experience that includes 12 different cuts. Customers rave about the marbling and melt-in-your-mouth texture of the wagyu, with recommendations for sides like kimchi and salads to balance the richness. Some find the AYCE A5 Wagyu to be extremely rich and potentially overwhelming for some palates, while others consider it a unique and decadent indulgence.
"The signature 'Hyun-makase' is highly recommended, offering an all-you-can-eat experience of 12 different A5 Wagyu cuts, followed by marinated Wagyu and then unlimited reordering of favorites. Accompanying dishes like the Imsil grillable cheese, kimchi, and green scallion salad are also highly praised."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment towards HYUN, often praising the high quality of the A5 Wagyu and the tableside grilling experience, though some find the richness can be overwhelming.
Important Note
The all-you-can-eat A5 Wagyu is extremely rich and can be overwhelming for some diners. The AYCE 'Encore' part of the meal might be perceived as misleading by some, and leaner cuts of meat may not be as high quality.
"This commenter suggested that HYUN might be considered somewhat unique due to its all-you-can-eat concept featuring A5 Wagyu. However, they also noted that other places in NYC also sell A5 Wagyu, questioning its overall uniqueness."
Neutral"The commenter initially questioned the definition of fine dining in NYC Korean restaurants, suggesting that places like Cote and HYUN are unique. They later clarified that HYUN is unique for offering AYCE A5 Wagyu."
Neutral"Hyun is suggested as a good choice for an all-you-can-eat A5 wagyu experience at $159 per person, noting great service but potentially less conversation."
Positive"Hyun is mentioned as an option for all-you-can-eat Wagyu Korean BBQ at a higher price point."
Positive"Hyun is mentioned as an option for all-you-can-eat Wagyu Korean BBQ at a higher price point."
Positive"HYUN Korean BBQ is recommended for its Wagyu AYCE (All You Can Eat) experience."
Positive"Hyun is recommended as an option for upscale Korean BBQ."
Neutral"This user mentions Hyun as a place with a "more discrete and quiet environment" but "similar meat quality" to COTE, suggesting it's an alternative for those seeking a different atmosphere."
Positive"Hyun is recommended as a KBBQ option, particularly if one enjoys fatty wagyu meats, in the context of date night suggestions."
Positive"This user suggests Hyun as an upscale Korean BBQ/steakhouse option that could be a more affordable alternative to the expensive Wagyu tomahawk steak the Original Poster was initially interested in."
Positive"HYUN accommodates solo diners and is considered a better, though pricier, K-BBQ option compared to the restaurants mentioned in the original post like Jongro, New Wonjo, or Miss Korea."
Positive"HYUN is highly recommended and reservations aren't too difficult to get."
Positive"frogtownrd suggested Hyun."
Neutral"The commenter mentions that while unsure about Kobe beef specifically, Hyun offers All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) authentic Japanese A5 Wagyu."
Neutral"Hyun is described as a place for those who want an extremely fatty meal, potentially leading to a food coma."
Neutral"Hyun was found to be too rich for the commenter, making them feel sick after a while. However, it's acknowledged as a cool experience."
Neutral"Hyun is recommended only if the friend loves extremely fatty A5 Wagyu, as most people don't enjoy AYCE A5 Wagyu. It's more of a spectacle or for die-hard fans."
Neutral"Found Hyun to be good overall, but felt the AYCE (All You Can Eat) 'Encore' part was misleading and the leaner cuts of meat weren't as good."
Negative"A commenter recommended Hyun specifically if the primary focus is on wagyu beef."
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