Jungsik New York

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

Three stars restaurant, 2024

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OAD

North American Restaurants 2024, 54

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La Liste

La Liste, #198

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Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #445, PRO #18.33, USER #18.00

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Chef

Jungsik Yim

Cuisine

Korean, Contemporary

• 2025
• 2024
• 2021
• 2017

8 / 10

Dinner at Jungsik

on 09 Feb 2025

by Gerhard Huber

Jungsik NYC: A Three-Star Michelin Modern Korean Experience—Refined, but at What Cost?

Jungsik in Tribeca, New York, is a pioneering fine dining restaurant that reinterprets Korean cuisine through a modern lens. Opened in 2011 by Chef Jungsik Yim, it quickly earned two Michelin stars in 2013 and, in 2024, became the first Korean restaurant in the U.S. to receive three stars. Led by Executive Chef Daeik Kim, Jungsik blends Korean tradition with contemporary techniques, crafting an experience... More

Jungsik NYC: A Three-Star Michelin Modern Korean Experience—Refined, but at What Cost?

Jungsik in Tribeca, New York, is a pioneering fine dining restaurant that reinterprets Korean cuisine through a modern lens. Opened in 2011 by Chef Jungsik Yim, it quickly earned two Michelin stars in 2013 and, in 2024, became the first Korean restaurant in the U.S. to receive three stars. Led by Executive Chef Daeik Kim, Jungsik blends Korean tradition with contemporary techniques, crafting an experience that is undoubtedly refined but, at times, feels like it caters too much to a global palate.

Our meal began with Banchan, a luxurious take on traditional small dishes. The Wagyu Yukhwe with truffle and brioche was expertly executed but leaned more European than Korean. The Foie Gras Baesook was indulgent, yet the balance with Asian pear felt like a calculated nod to familiar Western flavors rather than a bold assertion of Korean identity. The Squid Ink Joomukbap offered depth, but again, the choices felt tailored for an audience expecting refinement over authenticity.

The Signature Menu followed, with dishes like the Octopus with Gochujang Aioli, which was beautifully textured but muted in spice. The Yellowtail Kimbap with truffle rice and seaweed bugak was elegant yet lacked the boldness that defines true Korean kimbap. The Galbi with Gondre Barley Rice was perhaps the most traditionally rooted dish, yet even here, I missed the deep, soulful flavors of Korean BBQ.

We added Sea Urchin Bibimbap and Black Truffle Kongguksu as supplements—both enjoyable, but again, designed more for Michelin-starred finesse than for capturing the raw umami depth Korean cuisine is known for.

Living in Japan, it felt odd to visit a Korean restaurant in New York only to experience a Japanified version of its menu. Jungsik plays too much to its international audience, refining and smoothing out the edges of what should be an intense, deeply flavorful cuisine. While its execution is flawless, I couldn’t help but feel that too many concessions had been made—ones that weren’t necessary for a third star. And if they were, then perhaps that third star isn’t worth it. Less

Dinner at Jungsik 정식당

on 13 Jul 2024

by Bennet Chui

Walnut cake, red bean paste

Dinner at Jungsik 정식당

on 12 Jul 2024

by Bennet Chui

Artic Char, cured and dry aged , kimchi curry

Dinner at Jungsik 정식당

on 04 Jun 2021

by Jhonatan Cano

🇺🇸 NYC • June 2021
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Soooo perfect @jungsik_inc 🌟🌟

Dinner at Jungsik 정식당

on 11 Feb 2021

by Jhonatan Cano

🇺🇸 NYC • Feb 2021
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@eunji.leeee from @jungsik_inc and @steelebolz from @perseny put together a wonderful dessert 🧁 tasting menu 👏🙌🙏 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Dinner at Jungsik

on 09 Jul 2017

by Alfons Weber

Meal at Jungsik

on 16 May 2017

by Jhonatan Cano

8 / 10

Dinner at Jungsik

on 08 Mar 2017

by Gerhard Huber