Elevated Korean fine dining w/ breathtaking city views. A unique culinary journey blending tradition & innovation.
Joo Ok offers a refined Korean fine dining experience, distinguished by its unique freight elevator entrance leading to an elegant dining room with stunning city views. The tasting menu masterfully blends traditional Korean flavors with innovative presentations, showcasing exquisite dishes that are both visually appealing and texturally inventive.
Joo Ok provides an elevated Korean tasting menu, praised for its innovative yet traditional approach. Dishes like the 'langoustine four ways' and the delicate jat jeup chae are often highlighted. While most reviews are glowing, a few note that the subtle flavors might not appeal to everyone, and there's mention of a price increase.
"The 'langoustine four ways' is highlighted as a potential favorite dish, and the overall tasting menu is consistently praised for its quality and innovation."
Customers generally have a very positive view of Joo Ok, praising it as an exceptional fine dining experience with a well-crafted tasting menu. Some minor criticisms mention the subtlety of flavors and the cost, but the overall consensus is highly favorable.
Important Note
The restaurant has had a recent price increase, with costs approaching $220 per person. Some find the flavors to be subtle.
"Joo Ok is listed as a recommendation for a special meal."
Positive"The commenter has only been to Joo-Ok and notes that others they trust prefer it over Jua."
Positive"Joo Ok is mentioned as a higher-end option for Korean food."
Neutral"Joo Ok was mentioned as a Korean restaurant that now exceeds the preferred budget of $100-200 per person, costing around $220 per person. It offers a decent view if seated near a window, which can be requested."
Positive"This commenter recommended Joo Ok as a more authentic Korean fine dining option in NYC."
Positive"The user is debating between Joo Ok and other restaurants for a solo fine dining meal in NYC."
Neutral"This user preferred Joo Ok over B m, appreciating its cozy and authentic vibe, more seafood-focused menu, and better value. They consider it their top pick for Korean fine dining, even above Atomix."
Positive"This user had a positive experience at Joo Ok, enjoying the lighter dishes and the aesthetics of the desserts, although they found the flavors less strong than B m and the desserts simpler. They also noted that Joo Ok's price has increased recently."
Positive"This user stated that Joo Ok was excellent."
Positive"This user found Joo Ok to be 'alright', considering Jua to be the best among the mentioned Korean fine dining options."
Neutral"This commenter identified Joo-Ok as a top choice for elevated Korean dining in NYC, suggesting it as an alternative to Kochi NYC for those looking for a better experience at a similar price point."
Positive"The commenter mentions Joo Ok as a preferred option over Jua and Nōksu."
Positive"Joo Ok is recommended over Oiji Mi and Atoboy."
Positive"Joo is recommended as a good option for Michelin-starred Korean cuisine. The commenter suggests requesting a window seat for a view of the Empire State Building and considers it their favorite fine dining experience of 2025."
Positive"The author revisited Joo ok and found the revamped menu to be as enjoyable as before, continuing to consider it a top fine dining experience in NYC."
Positive"The commenter confirmed that Joo Ok was good and mentioned it has a nice view if seated by the windows."
Positive"The commenter suggests Joo Ok as a good alternative to Jua, noting it is a little more expensive."
Positive"Contrary to OP, akmalhot had a disappointing experience at Joo ok, finding it "just, eh" and not worth the price point compared to other high-end restaurants, possibly due to the subtlety of flavors."
Negative"OP describes Joo ok as their new favorite Korean fine dining experience in NYC, praising its perfect balance of pungent and subtle flavors in a tasting menu that remains distinctly Korean, calling it an exceptional meal without a single miss."
Positive"The commenter (original poster of the thread) shared a specific detail about the "langoustine four ways" dish from their meal at Joo Ok. They mentioned that the restaurant staff advised them not to consume the head and tail of the langoustine."
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