All 452 rated mentions, most helpful first
“Jua's food is a bit more modern and westernized and was particularly impressed with their Tomato & Tuna which has two large slices of tomato with some burrata underneath, and then some small pieces of tuna and pickles to balance the flavor. Quite a complex dish that was balanced.”
H3
“This was my most expensive meal in NYC, and easily the most delicious. From start to end, we were impressed by dishes that innovated on the classics in respectful ways that surprised us with clarity and profundity of flavor.”
H3
“This bite was nothing short of perfection and was my favorite and easily my most memorable of the night.”
H3
“I was very disappointed with Jua. Felt very pedestrian. Dishes were overly simple and ingredient quality was unremarkable. Multiple dishes were duds and even the Caviar Kim was okay at best.”
H3
“Jua, Oiji Mi, and Mari were all excellent in their own right, but are a step below what you’re looking for. Of the three (I haven’t tried Kochi), Jua is the most memorable. Their wood smoked flavors are absolutely sublime, and the menu is very tight, no misses.”
H3
“This bite was nothing short of perfection and was my favorite and easily my most memorable of the night.”
H3
“Great at every aspect: food, wine selection, service. I believe it’s a perfect entry level Michelin restaurant. I was never so happy to spend 300$/pp in US.”
H2
“Korean fine dining worth trying: Meju, Oiji Mi, Bom, Jua, Jeju Noodle Bar, and J”
H2
“The donut at Jua is something I dream about regularly.”
H2
“Caviar kim from Jua is one of the best bites of food in NYC”
H2
“Jua or 63 Clinton for value.”
H2
“More of a bite but the caviar kim at Jua.”
H2
“best sub $150 tasting menu I’ve had in the last few years, still dream of their sweet potato donut and striped jack”
H2
“For the price, Jua or 63 Clinton.”
H2
“well worth the price. Everything was excellent, but my favorites were the caviar Kim and rice porridge with abalone. Best espresso martini I’ve had next to Koloman.”
H2
“the Donut at Jua”
H2
“Caviar Kim from Jua”
H2
“Caviar kim @ Jua. If I could walk in and buy this a la carte it'd be game over”
H2
“At that price, Jua.”
H2
“Just enjoy Jua, which is excellent (especially at their price point).”
H2
“For value I would pick Jua though.”
H2
“I thought Jua, 1 star for $135 was much better. Their first course, the caviar kim, is on the the best bites of food I've had”
H2
“But if you want value then go Jua.”
H2
“Jua is excellent; was just there in Oct for their tasting menu (7 courses, $140 pp) and every course was so thoughtful and incredibly delicious.”
H2
“My favorite was definitely Jua, it was my first time ever visiting a Michelin starred restaurant and every course was fantastic. The depth of flavors was truly unmatched.”
H2
“Jua if you’re looking for a masterful tasting menu that’s somehow homey but still fine dining. Wine pairing off the charts and dessert donut is wonderful”
H2
“Jua was one of the more memorable experiences! That first caviar bite is amazing.”
H2
“The caviar Kim at jua is better tbh”
H2
“If jua “white table clothe” means sitting in a hallway with mid service then I’d say you’re right”
H2
“Great food and service.”
H2
“Totally worth it. Jua is a great experience”
H2
“Jua is definitely worth it”
H2
“Jua’s roasted branzino in clam butter”
H2
“I enjoyed Jua much more across the board than Oiji Mi. I especially have to give it to them for the bingsu dessert I had being just so delicious.”
H2
“Jua is one of the best value Michelin menus in the city.”
H2
“Jua - caviar kim, uni kim”
H2
“I thought it was ok and didn't think it was great value”
H2
“I went to both twice and would recommend jua over oiji mi. The highs were higher but the lows were lower at oiji mi, whereas it was more consistent both times at jua.”
H2
“There are a handful of Michelins though that are more accessible cost-wise in the $100-200 range that are really phenomenal meals. My idea of a good michelin is that I can go as a repeat customer like Nakazawa, 63 clinton, four horseman, francie, jua, jeju noodle bar.”
H2
“Jua is definitely up there for me - a pretty relaxed atmosphere, but really creative and thoughtful dishes.”
H2
“Jua I would absolutely return to even though a few courses stay the same over the seasons like the caviar kim, “chan” and donut since they were just THAT good.”
H2
“Jua, 63 Clinton and Yingtao are all worth a stop.”
H2
“Loved Jua - will def go back sometime, but 0 idea why you thought the atmosphere was phenomenal? Pretty plain, nothing special at all in that regard imo. Good service, amazing food”
H2
“Jook (Rice Porridge) - Jua”
H2
“totally agree. and their out of this world donut...”
H2
“Definitely Jua, been there 5 times and think it’s complete bang for your buck. The flavors are all there, and the ambiance is very laid back”
H2
“A lot of the one stars like Jua/Oiji Mi/63 Clinton are excellent especially if you’re interested in Korean, but I find lacking in one way or another (most often experience) compared to the top ones.”
H2
“Jook from Jua for sure”
H2
“Michelin starred restaurants at that price point are much more packed and less grand in atmosphere (coughjuakochicough).”
H2
“jua was great and more consistent. Also I personally enjoyed the service and cocktails at jua more.”
H2