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Best Korean in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West
Best Romantic Restaurants in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West
Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West
Best Late Night Restaurants in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West
Master Critic Review
Kochi
9.1
Chef Sungchul Shim’s one-Michelin-star tasting counter turns Korean skewers into a refined, tightly choreographed progression. The courses move from delicate to smoky and rich, with technique and seasoning that stay unmistakably Korean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal grilled skewer progression, Steelhead trout hwe course, Scorched rice custard dessert
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 8.9
Consistency: 9
Food Quality: 9.4
Atmosphere: 8.1
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A Michelin-starred Korean tasting menu built around skewers.
Who should go: Food-forward diners chasing a special night out.
When to visit: Pre-theater dinner or weekend date night.
What to order: Full tasting menu, add-on abalone if offered, rice dessert.
Insider tip: Book counter seats to watch the skewer grill-work up close.