I am over the moon from this sensory, culinary experience! From the art deco landmark building to the beautiful interiors to the tasty dishes from Chef Kim, it was amazing. I am so glad my wife was able secure us a Sunday dinner reservation on Resy. It is so much easier to park on Sundays in midtown. I was not aware of the level of service when she made the reservation, so we were severely underdressed, but the staff did not bat an eye and treated us with the utmost level of service. We were seated on the second floor and as we went up the sweeping staircase, I was amazed by the architecture of the building. Our table was very cozy and the loft floor overlooked the main dining room below. The menu had intriguing choices with many familiar traditional Korean dishes, but I know that Chef Kim transformed them to his vision and tastes. We settled on 4 appetizers and 4 main dishes. Each dish was unique, both in taste, texture and presentation. The Jellyfish Salad & Scallop Salad were very good, but we only ordered one of them (oops), but we jumped on them as soon as they came. The Pork Terrine was a unique taste and the Korean Beef Jerky was so-so. The Zucchini Flower Mandoo was a cut vegetarian spring roll, pretty plain, but better with the dipping sauce, but I was expecting a dumplings dish. The main dishes is where they shined. The Pyongyang Cold Noodles originates in North Korea and came in a big tureen and tasty broth. The Bossam Pork Belly was more of a DIY with slices of steamed pork belly to wrap in leafy kimchi, raw garlic and season with gochujang sauce. My clear favorites were the Galbi Jjim and Mushroom Sotbap. The Galbi Jjim was like every Korean grandma's secret recipe with tender pieces of beef flanken simmered until it was soft as a sigh. The sotbap had some exotic mushrooms simmered in a rice pot that reminded me of our trip to Japan with very subtle flavors. Every dish was as pleasing to the eye as it was to the palate. Note: If you like kimchi, the bottomless bowl is for you. Just have to ask for a refill and they bring over a big clay pot. We had a good 3 servings because it went well with many dishes.

I came here lately with a few buddies. The place is easy to notice from the outside, but it is stunning once inside. We ordered a few items to share. - Jellyfish Salad - Yukhoe (Beef tartare) - Bossam (Pork belly) - Galbi-Jijim - Pyongyang Cold Noodle The jellyfish salad, beef tartare and galbi-jjim were all great. The galbi was fall-off-the-bone tender, with a delicious sweet sauce. The bossam was also acceptable, but the cold noodle was really disappointing. It had no flavor, which was unexpected given the cold noodles I'd had elsewhere.

We came twice and loved so many of the dishes. The kimchi was our favorite; it was very unique in taste and had a strong oyster flavor. Some dishes we loved: beef tartare, salmon/sashimi wrap, and bossam. The broth for the cold noodles was perfect, light and beefy, but the noodles itself weren't that good. I would skip the desserts, scallops, jellyfish salad, and the uni sotbap, which didn't have enough uni or flavor after they mix it.

Came here on a week night. We managed to snag a reservation for 3 a few hours before the reservation time. The location of the restaurant is really interesting - the building originally housed the Grolier Club (there's a plaque outside with some information). They kept some of the interiors as is and it really beautiful. The parts that were redone (had a minimal, modern, asian feel) were really beautiful as well and the lighting is very serene. One negative is that the ceilings are high and the sounds from other diners seem to bounce around, so it's actually quite noisy inside. Between the three of us, we got the Yukhoe (Beef tartare), Zucchini Flower Mandoo, Pyongyang Cold Noodle, Uni Sotbap. We finished off with both the buckwheat and the burdock ice cream. Keep in mind that the Uni Sotbap is for at least 2. We added on the Zucchini flower mandoo at our waiter's suggestion that the first three dishes may not be enough. She recommended the more popular fried chicken or the galbi-jjim dishes. We are generally light eaters, so we actually couldn't even finish the mandoo we added on (should have trusted our first instinct!). It was a good thing we didn't order the larger/heavier dishes she suggested, although I'm sure they are amazing! The highlights of the meal were definitely the Sotbap and the Yukhoe. The texture of the rice of the sotbap was perfect. You could taste each grain, it was soft, moist, and not oily. The Yukhoe actually paired really beautifully with the rice. The beef was generously seasoned with sesame which gave it was very warm and rounded flavor, with bursts of sweet pickles mixed in. The mandoo was a zucchini flower, stuffed with a vegetable and tofu filling, and then fried. It didn't really line up with my expectation. I didn't think it would be so fried and for some reason, it didn't quite capture the essence of what a mandoo should be for me (homey, comforting, fullness, satisfying). If it was sold to me as something like a "stuffed twigim" it would make more sense. For the Pyongyang Cold Noodle, I assume it was made in-house. I understand it's a bit difficult to go through the usual process to make these in-house without the equipment. As a result, the texture of the noodle is closer to Japanese soba. It doesn't really have the chewiness and the bite of a Korean cold noodle. The broth for this was also really light and just slightly savory and nutty. I really enjoyed the broth for what it was, but a bit of a letdown when paired with the noodle. The noodle itself didn't have much flavor, so the light broth couldn't adequately pull the weight for the noodles as well. As for dessert, it was great to be able to try both! The buckwheat ice cream was paired with a sesame caramel sauce. The caramelized sesame really concentrated the sesame flavor - it was too much for me. I really wanted to try to understand the subtleties of the buckwheat ice cream, but had to navigate around the caramel. I am a huge fan of burdock (I love burdock tea and kinpira gobo is one of my favorite side dishes). This was true to my expectation, and I didn't even need the chocolate mousse on the side. I get that it's probably there for the majority of people that don't love burdock!

Came here recently with a couple friends. The place is definitely easy to miss from the outside but gorgeous when you get inside. We ordered a few things to share: - Jellyfish salad - Yukhoe (beef tartare) - Bossam (pork belly) - Galbi-Jjim - Pyongyang cold noodle The jellyfish salad, beef tartare, and galbi-jjim were delicious. The galbi was falling off the bone and super tender with a nice sweet sauce. The bossam was ok too, but the cold noodle was quite underwhelming. It didn't have any flavor whatsoever, which is not what I expected compared to the cold noodle I have had elsewhere. Staff was friendly throughout the night. It was definitely on the pricier side. For 3 of us without drinks, it came out to about $231 after tip/tax.

Very high-end Korean cuisine with a diverse menu - my friend and I found this place on Instagram and was pleasantly surprised :)) For some reason we couldn't find the restaurant cause the entrance is very subtle but inside it's very classy, has nice ambient lighting and a grand hall. Service was very helpful navigating the menu and our meal, really made it a fine dining experience. We got the uni dolsotbap and fried chicken, and both did not disappoint! I'm personally not a big fan of uni but the rice was so rich and savory,, I may have been converted,, The fried chicken was a recommendation which seems pretty plain at first but taste-wise, the sweet and spicy sauce really elevates the flavor to the very crisp (and not too heavy) fried chicken. I was also intrigued by their side dishes as their kimchi also seemed to be somewhat rich and creamy but also pretty spicy and addicting so I kept on eating it Would love to try the rest of the menu when I visit NY again (and when my wallet recovers )

This upscale Korean restaurant may be easy to miss from the street, as it resembles a townhouse with a large door. However, once you step inside, you're greeted by a stunning and serene ambiance that's perfect for impressing on a date. We arrived early and enjoyed drinks at the bar during happy hour, which is available 5pm to 7 p.m Tuesday to Thursday. (Note: happy hour is restricted to the bar area.) We were advised to order two dishes per person to share family-style, which seemed like a lot. However, when the food arrived, the portions were relatively small, making the recommendation quite accurate. -Korean Beef Jerky: Delicious with a peppercorn flavor. very unique -Hoe Muchim + Kim: A delightful surprise; each bite of the salmon was a pleasure. -Bossam: Did not impress; I would recommend skipping it. -Galbi-jjim: Exceptionally tender and flavorful--definitely order some plain rice to savor the delicious sauce. -Mushroom Sotbap: Flavorful with a great combination of mushrooms and foie gras, though the portion could be larger. -Uni Sotbap: The uni was very fresh, but the portion didn't justify the price. Overall, while the service was excellent, the high cost relative to portion size is a consideration. The meal totaled over $120 per person before tax and tip. It's worth trying for a special occasion, but I might not visit frequently as there was nothing particularly unique that would draw me back

Jellyfish salad - tbh I'm quite surprised when I saw jellyfish on the menu, as I don't usually see it outside Asia. The processing and taste of it is quite align with expectation. The dish tastes refreshing overall. Spicy fried chicken - very juicy!! The spicy sauce on the side is somewhat surprising, as I had expected the fried chicken to be stirred fried together with the sauce in the pot. Galbi-Jjim - good sauce align with expectation. The only pity may be the side ingredients (mushroom, for example) is not as much as I thought and I got from other restaurants. But this point is quite personal preference. Uni Sotbap - good portion for even three of us. The waitress was also very nice and stirred and distribute the rice for the table.

Came here for date night on a Friday, was pretty easy to get a reservation. Absolutely loved the ambiance - beautiful decor, lighting, airyness, and loved all the ceramics they used. Bonus points for the Aesop soap in the bathrooms. We ordered the chicken wings (5/5, so juicy, perfectly fried), galbi jjim (4/5, incredibly tender beef, but wish it came with some rice), and naengmyun (2/5). Standouts were the kimchi banchan (we got refills 3 times!!) and the chicken wings. I wish the naengmyun/cold noodles came with a side of mustard and vinegar - felt the broth lacked flavor and the noodles lacked bounce/chew.

From the outside looking in, Moono looks like an exclusive social club. To my surprise, the interiors marry a good balance between modernism and Korean elegance. We ordered: Jellyfish Salad Pyongyang Cold Noodle Galbi-Jjim Service is very attentive because once dishes arrive at the table, the server explains the ingredients and sourcing. The kimchi is quite spicy (in a good way) and the green jelly esque appetizer was very memorable with a healthy, childlike aspect to it. Would come back for special occasions and less towards casual dining.