Michelin-starred Korean fine dining. Innovative tasting menu w/ stunning city views. Elevated, memorable.
Experience elevated Korean fine dining at Joo Ok, a Michelin-starred gem in Manhattan. Ascend via freight elevator to a minimalist dining room offering stunning skyline views. Prepare for an innovative tasting menu that harmoniously blends traditional Korean flavors with modern culinary artistry, featuring standouts like the 'langoustine four ways' and a unique deul gi reum.
Joo Ok offers an innovative Korean tasting menu that balances traditional and modern flavors. Dishes like the 'langoustine four ways' and 'deul gi reum' are highlights, praised for their unique textures and inventive presentations. While most find the flavors exquisite, a few noted a subtlety that might not appeal to all palates or justify the price point.
"The 'langoustine four ways' is highlighted as a potential favorite dish, and the deul gi reum (geoduck, spotted shrimp, quail egg with perilla seed oil) is a standout signature dish. The savory crackers and drinks offered at the start are also noteworthy."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Joo Ok, calling it an exceptional, memorable fine dining experience with a perfectly balanced tasting menu. Some minor concerns were raised about price and subtle flavors, but these were exceptions to the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the subtle flavors might not be for everyone, and one commenter found the dessert cart to be the weakest part of the meal. There was also mention of an upcoming price increase.
"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."
Neutral"The commenter (original poster of the thread about Joo Ok) mentioned an upcoming price increase at the restaurant after May 15th. Regarding their own experience at Joo Ok, they stated they enjoyed the dessert cart, even though they were very full by that point in the meal."
Positive"The commenter described their visit to Joo Ok late last year as a "solid 1 star" Michelin experience. While positive overall, they noted the menu seemed less seasonal than expected and found the dessert cart, with its familiar Asian snacks, to be the weakest part of the meal."
Positive"When asked about their favorite dish at Joo Ok, the commenter (original poster of the thread) found it difficult to choose but identified "langoustine four ways" as a likely favorite. They emphasized that every dish served during their birthday dinner at Joo Ok was excellent."
Positive"Author recommends Joo Ok as a potential best value Japanese or Korean one-star Michelin restaurant."
Positive"Author replies to a recommendation of Joo Ok, stating it was amazing."
Positive"Author recommends Joo Ok in response to a request for the best value Japanese or Korean one-star Michelin restaurants."
Positive"Had a fantastic meal at Joo Ok right after they opened and highly recommends it."
Positive"Recommends Joo Ok among other restaurants."
Positive"When discussing price concerns about Musket Room, a user mentions their negative experience at Joo Ok, stating they didn't think it was worth it or very good, possibly due to subtle flavors they didn't fully appreciate."
Negative"Bathroom was beautiful."
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