Jungsik

The restaurant that's done the most to propel current appreciation and acceptance of Korean food among sophisticated diners in the United States is undoubtedly Jungsik in Tribeca. Jungsik defined a more upscale approach to Korean cuisine when the restaurant opened in 2011 and has garnered two Michelin stars every year since 2014. The menu is displayed in both English and Korean and there is an overlap with Jungsik's eponymous sister restaurant in Seoul with signature dishes like tuna kimbap and braised octopus with gochujang aioli.

Décor and service are very much in line with what you'd expect at a European fine dining restaurant, but the kitchen is full of Korean cooks. The meal starts with a parade of banchan bite-sized appetisers like fried oysters coated in squid ink bread crumb and a steamed bun filled with tomato, basil and prosciutto that illustrate the restaurant's East meets West philosophy.

Address: 2 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013

Website: https://www.jungsik.com/