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Best Korean in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West
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Master Critic Review
Mari
8.8
A one-Michelin-star handroll omakase where Chef Sungchul Shim reframes temaki through a Korean lens. The pacing is elegant but approachable, with top-tier seafood and banchan-style interludes that make it feel like a full Korean tasting journey.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal handroll tasting, Cured mackerel roll, Final banchan & seafood course
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 8.6
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 8.3
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Michelin-starred Korean handroll omakase unlike anything else nearby.
Who should go: Omakase fans curious about Korean flavors.
When to visit: Weekday dinners for the calmest counter pace.
What to order: Tasting menu, mackerel roll, mushroom/veg roll sequence.
Insider tip: Skip a heavy lunch—this tasting grows richer as it goes.