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in:Meju6 pts
“It was really good. Chef encourages interaction and questions. At points, it almost felt like a quick lecture on fermentation.”
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in:Upscale Korean Restaurant Recommendations2 pts
replying to u/LadyBeard27: Appreciate the feedback, especially the fact that Jungsik is to an extent where it all started. I think after looking at the options, we've realized we don't necessarily want the white linen tablecloth vibe, we're looking for upscale from the perspective of food/presentation/technique. We have dined at Michelin star restaurants that have more of the fine dining feel, and it seemed a little stuffy (but I used to work in the service industry, my husband still does, so that could definitely factor in to what we're looking for). I certainly don't want to pick a place that is "good enough," but considering we live in Lansing, Michigan, do you think our expectations will still be met at Bōm? We are running into a similar dilemma with picking our sushi omakase dinner - sure Yoshino would be great, but are we going to be able to appreciate the difference in quality of fish between a Yoshino visit and a \~$200pp omakase experience, considering the bulk of our sushi experience has been what we can get in central Michigan? Considering you have experienced Bōm as well as both the Atomix Chef's Counter and Bar, which order would you put those in? Again I really appreciate the feedback.
“It’s traditional korean cuisine executed at the highest level. There’s only 1 seating per night so I’m pretty sure it’s purely a passion project, not sure how that’d even be profitable. But yeah if you do secure it prepare to spend ~3 hrs, you get to converse with the chef and all, it’s quite special.”
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in:NYT Top Restaurants 2026 - Full List (#10-1 added)1 pts
replying to u/exswoo: Wow Meju #4. I loved the experience I had when I ate there a year back a but a bit surprised it beat out all these other resultants.
“It’s one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life, ia step by step story through the distinct fermentations in Korean cooking, you’ll eat one thing I promise you won’t eat anywhere else, and it ends as the most perfect home cooked Korean meal you could ever hope to eat.”
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in:I’m Korean and I’m at a loss to where to go for bbq in Ktown! We went to JongRo and Miss Korea recently and it was not very good. Must be Manhattan. Thank you in advance.117 pts
“Korean fine dining worth trying: Meju, Oiji Mi, Bom, Jua, Jeju Noodle Bar, and J”
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in:Of the Michelin Starred restaurants you have been to, which provided the worst service and which provided the best?17 pts
“Best service in new york might be Yoshino or Meju? I really like places where the chefs are friendly and talkative and answer questions.”
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in:NYT Top Restaurants 2026 - Full List (#10-1 added)17 pts
“it's probably my favorite special occasion meal ever. Delicious food in a beautiful setting, and it kind of feels like a graduate-level seminar on fermentation.”
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in:Best Michelin experience for a single diner10 pts
“Meju is really fun! Whole meal is very casual and the chef encourages asking questions so usually there’s always some conversation going.”
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in:What Have Been Your most Memorable Bites? ($$$$ - Fine Dining)9 pts
“Meju — 100 year old soy sauce”
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in:What’re your favorite restaurants that don’t get the love or hype they deserve?5 pts
“My best overall experience from food, service, decor, and ambience last year.”
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in:What is Currently the Best Restaurant in NYC Right Now?2 pts
“The chef is incredibly knowledgeable, the dishes are packed with flavors that I've never found anywhere else, and the atmosphere is amazing.”
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in:Recommendations2 pts
“Meju was a very fun experience for me, especially as a solo diner. I really loved the chef's passion and knowledge of Korean fermentation techniques.”
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in:Best can't-be-missed eating "Experience" in Manhattan?2 pts
“You’ll taste something so special I can guarantee you’ll 99% likely never taste anywhere else in life. It’s a simple thing I don’t want to spoil. And the rest of the meal is like the best Korean meal a mom could ever make you, with the finest ingredients and cooking technique of fine dining.”
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