“Really approachable take on upscale Korean with very memorable dishes, super friendly service that avoids a lot of the sterility that pervades the top tier of fine dining, and generous portions.”
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“Really approachable take on upscale Korean with very memorable dishes, super friendly service that avoids a lot of the sterility that pervades the top tier of fine dining, and generous portions.”
H3
“They use excellent uni and give you 1/3-1/2 a box in a bowl, compared to a spoonful or two in gunkan sushi.”
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“While the service was impeccable and the setting was great, I was a little disappointed with the vegan menu. I was still fairly hungry after the meal.”
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“The food, however, I feel could definitely belong, even though I'm sure not everyone would agree. It's remarkable how they morph some of the humbler Korean staples into really well balanced bites, like their kimbap course. And of course, they have my favorite octopus in the city.”
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“Some stand out dinner courses: the tartare and rice (arancini-like) amuse bouche, yellowtail kimbap, lamb. The yellowtail kimbap was so fun to eat. Lamb was immaculately prepared and plated.”
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“To me Jungsik is the best meal I’ve ever had for the soul reason that I didn’t have to *think* about how delicious it was.”
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“One of the better tasting menus I experienced in the city. Unfortunately the supplements kind of ruined the experience for me ... unneeded and they seemed to clash with the main courses.”
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“I came here for a birthday and while good, it was also a bit boring. For a place that claims to be Korean, a lot of the courses didn't have any Korean flavors.”
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“Same, was at the Seoul location last month, and felt it didn't even deserve 2 stars. The most memorable part was the amuse-bouches, and the rest of the meal was either good or bland, rather than incredible.”
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“It remains my favorite Michelin restaurant!”
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“Jungsik’s flavors are a huge step up from 1* imo. They firmly earned their spot at 2*. The octopus is all about the little details. The texture was divine. I haven’t found any other octopus that’s even close to Jungsik’s in the complexity of textures.”
H3
“The food is just exceptional, but also approachable. It's not over the top in terms of pretentiousness for the sake of it, just great food.”
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“I enjoyed several dishes but overall wasn’t blown away.”
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“I had a wonderful meal there and can warmly recommend the tasting menu. For what it’s worth, I like a plush and comfortable ambiance when fine dining and Jungsik delivered on that level. More classic than Atomix but execution was superb.”
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“They played it way to safe. We were served an octopus course that was described as their "iconic" dish, but it was just some roasted octopus with some gochujang. I thought it was missing something, but that was really all it was.”
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“A pleasant way to start the meal. Different complementing flavors and textures that went well together, but nothing truly mindblowing.”
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“Jungsik is definitely second. Very consistent, with variations of signature dishes, such as striped jack, octopus, kimbap and carrot cake”
H2
“When the banchan is 10/10, you know the rest of the meal is going to be amazing! The octopus with gochujang mayo was the hero of the night though.”
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“Just ate there. Neither food nor service felt 3 starred but hey. Congrats.”
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“Highlights included an absolute beautiful presentation and taste on the initial banchan and ending Jungsik garden. My favorite courses were kimbap and galbi (some of the most tender steak I’ve ever had) as well as the figurine desert dish they are known for.”
H2
“Not one single disappointing dish there. Immaculate service. You will feel like royalty there.”
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“Jungsik is excellent but the service really isn't at the level I expect for a 3 star level, and they desperately need to step up their meat course.”
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“For a tasting menu Jungsik was amazing.”
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“I had a really lovely time at Jungsik, still thinking about that octopus dish…”
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“Kabawa is good but no fuckin way it’s better than Jungsik lmao”
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“meal was pleasant enough but i wasn’t bowled over til dessert, which was amazing”
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“There are a lot of comments touting Jungsik but personally I can’t say the service there was great and the vibes felt a little sterile.”
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“the food is absolutely good and the service is fantastic.”
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“I thought jua was better than jungsik and bom”
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“Expensive: Le Bernardin Jungsik”
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“Jungsik is a great mix of delicious, approachable, and upscale service.”
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“I think Jungsik is a little overrated”
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“Everything from food to service was flawless during my recent visit there.”
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“I went to Jungsik back when they were a 2\* and came away very underwhelmed. For a Korean restaurant, it didn't feel very Korean at all.”
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“the kimbap was utterly sublime”
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“Loved Jungsik! But as other have mentioned, the upsells ruin the vibe. But food and service is top notch. Glad you also enjoyed!”
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“Octopus at Jungsik was the best ever.”
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“Loved NYC and thought it was better than Seoul.”
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“Jungsik's dessert might be the best in the city, absolutely fantastic.”
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“As a korean person i thought jungsik was hit or miss.... some spectacular hits but also some major misses. Would not recommend for koreans who eat often in kr.”
H2
“Uni on rice at Jungsik”
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“It’s tough to say anything *bad* about Jungsik, but in a sea of haute Korean fine dining in the city I honestly don’t remember particularly anything standing out. For that reason I’d put it at the bottom of the list of those three.”
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“Jungsik was very underwhelming when I went and felt overpriced”
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“Jung Sik left me completely cold. Overly formal service in a room devoid of personality. Some good dishes but not enough to overcome these issues and the outrageous pricing”
H2
“you’ll be disappointed. I’d take either of the others over it, mostly because it really fails to deliver on the Korean elements you’d want from it, and without those it’s just very… fine.”
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“Food, service AB’s wine pairing were all great to me.”
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“I've eaten at Atomix and Jungsik and found that Jungsik was far superior in terms of comfort and service.”
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“I had Jungsik in Seoul and it was easily one of the most memorable meals I ever had. I loved the little desserts shaped like the statues on Jeju Island.”
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“Jungsik was literally so packed in like sardines on the dining room! Disagree with that one.”
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“compared to Jungsik and the modern (which would be my two additional choices)”
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