Had an outstanding dinner at Jungsik last night. I was very impressed, though overall I’d call it a very strong 2* rather than a 3*. The flavors were excellent across the board, but it didn’t feel as creative as many of the other 3* restaurants I’ve been to.
One thing I really appreciated was the pacing. We were there about 1 hour and 45 minutes; it didn’t feel rushed and it was the right amount of food.
The amuse course was a strong start; each bite was delicious and beautifully presented. The octopus was probably the best I’ve had: perfectly cooked, crispy and tender. My least favorite dish was the mandoo. It leaned a bit bland for me, though the oxtail broth was flavorful.
We added the uni bibimbap and it was absolutely worth it. It was a generous portion of Hokkaido uni over crispy rice with toasted quinoa which added nice texture.
The short rib galbi with mushrooms wasn’t creative but it was great execution.
The space is elegant and comfortable, and the service was warm and polished without being stuffy. A nice place for my birthday dinner
by NYCFoodieDad