Hwaro New York

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

Selected restaurants

All Michelin selected restaurants in New York All Michelin selected restaurants in United States

Cuisine

Korean, Korean Contemporary

• 2026
• 2025

Dinner at HWARO NYC

on 12 Jan 2026

by Ben Hon

It’s always great to be back here.

Hwaro continues to be one of those places that feels special every time you sit down. The tasting menu is playful, generous, and deeply satisfying, with dishes that are memorable because they’re simply delicious. It’s the kind of meal that keeps you smiling as it unfolds.

Watching what Chef Sung is building here has been a joy. I’ve been a fan of his since his first restaurant, Kochi. His cooking feels thoughtful and confident, but also welcoming,... More

It’s always great to be back here.

Hwaro continues to be one of those places that feels special every time you sit down. The tasting menu is playful, generous, and deeply satisfying, with dishes that are memorable because they’re simply delicious. It’s the kind of meal that keeps you smiling as it unfolds.

Watching what Chef Sung is building here has been a joy. I’ve been a fan of his since his first restaurant, Kochi. His cooking feels thoughtful and confident, but also welcoming, and that spirit carries through the entire experience.

Tucked inside Gui Steakhouse, Hwaro is easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there, but it’s absolutely worth seeking out.

Swipe through the carousel for highlights from a tasting menu that left me very happy.

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Dinner at HWARO NYC

on 28 Oct 2025

by Ben Hon

I’ve been waiting a long time for this one.

@hwaro.nyc is the newest project from my good friend, Chef @sung.shim , and seeing it finally come to life means a lot.

Tucked inside @gui.nyc, Hwaro is an intimate chef’s counter built around the warmth of a shared fire. Its name comes from the traditional 화로, a charcoal brazier once placed at the center of Korean homes, where people gathered to eat, talk, and connect.

That same feeling carries through... More

I’ve been waiting a long time for this one.

@hwaro.nyc is the newest project from my good friend, Chef @sung.shim , and seeing it finally come to life means a lot.

Tucked inside @gui.nyc, Hwaro is an intimate chef’s counter built around the warmth of a shared fire. Its name comes from the traditional 화로, a charcoal brazier once placed at the center of Korean homes, where people gathered to eat, talk, and connect.

That same feeling carries through here. The menu is a beautiful balance of premium meats and seasonal ingredients, but what makes it special is the connection between chef and guest, fire and table.

I couldn’t be happier for Chef Sung and the entire team for creating something so refined, soulful, and deeply personal.

Swipe through the carousel to take a closer look at Hwaro, now open inside Gui Steakhouse. 🔥

#hwaro #Koreanfood #tastingmenu #finedining #midtownnyc #timessquare #guisteakhouse Less