Elevated Korean fine dining w/ skyline views. Distinctly Korean tasting menu, innovative & memorable.
Joo Ok offers a unique Korean fine dining experience, starting with an elevator ride to an elegant space with stunning skyline views. The tasting menu masterfully blends traditional Korean flavors with modern innovation, evident in dishes like the delicate jat jeup chae and the signature deul gi reum with perilla seed oil.
Joo Ok serves an innovative Korean tasting menu that balances traditional flavors with modern presentations. Highlights include delicate dishes like jat jeup chae with lobster and Korean pear, and the signature deul gi reum dressed in perilla seed oil. Some diners found the subtle flavors less impactful, while others raved about the unique and memorable meal.
"The 'langoustine four ways' is highlighted as a probable favorite dish. The signature deul gi reum, a unique combination of geoduck, spotted shrimp, and quail egg dressed in perilla seed oil, is also a standout."
Overall, customers highly recommend Joo Ok, praising its exceptional tasting menu and unique dining experience, though some note a recent price increase.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the flavors can be subtle, and there have been mentions of recent price increases.
"This user had a great time at Joo Ok, comparing it favorably to Atomix, and stated that if someone likes Atomix, they would probably enjoy Joo Ok."
Positive"This user clarified that the $350 price at Joo Ok was for the holiday menu, not the normal tasting menu which is less expensive."
Neutral"This user mentioned dining at Joo ok for the holiday menu, comparing it to a previous mention of the normal tasting menu."
Neutral"The commenter found Joo Ok to be a good value, especially before mid-December when it was less expensive, and noted the food was unique for NY."
Positive"This user inquired if Joo-ok is worth a visit and how it compares to Atomix in terms of enjoyment."
Neutral"Regarding a beautiful dish with a hanbok postcard, the commenter identified it as pheasant mandu with sekdong sujebi, noting the colorful elements are made from various ingredients like pumpkin and squid ink."
Positive"The commenter found Joo ok to be acceptable and the most traditional among fine dining Korean restaurants in NY, though Atomix was preferred."
Neutral"This user recommended Joo Ok as another prix fixe Korean option, noting it recently received two stars and its prices may have increased."
Positive"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."
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