HORTUS NYC

went for a birthday dinner for two and happened to visit during NYC restaurant week. They had a $60 per pax dinner set which gave you a few choices for a 3 course meal. Overall the food was tasty but a little greasy and heavy on the palette. When we told the server we were celebrating a birthday it also felt like she had some doubts since a table before us was celebrating too but I was really ready for her to check my ID if needed. Not sure what that was all about or if it was overthinking on my end.

restaurant week 2025. got tempura trio, salmon crudo, korean smoked pasta, cacio e pepe, truffle donabe with beef, and braised short rib. food was delicious and everything looked so appetizing. service was nice but a little slow (they were super busy so understandable). no cover charge on wednesday thursday and fridays for the jazz if you’re in the lounge. lovely ambiance! edit: came back for $30 lunch and got softshell crab / salmon sotbap. came with soup or hot noodles then dessert: sweet potato cheesecake or mango bread pudding.

This was recommended by our hotel for our first night in the city. The experience was exceptional! We had the 3 course option at a very affordable $63 per person. There was a live jazz band. The menu presented is from their Fall 2024 offering. We had the Tempura Trio to start, then shared both the Korean smoked pasta and Black Garlic Caico e Pepe. Our mains were Short Rib and Steak Frites. We loved everything! 10/10 would highly recommend

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The service was warm and friendly, and every dish on the 3-course tasting menu was delicious! A perfect date can be had for just $63 per person! Steak Truffle Donnabe🥘 Ribeye🥩 Wagyu Gui🐂 Seafood Jewelry Box🐟 Tempura Trio🍤 Korean Smoked Pasta🍝 Hortus Royal Platter🦪 MATCHA TIRAMISU🍵

Most creative dishes. The best restaurant week dinner so far. Price, quality, and service. The king crab noodle appetizer and the truffle short ribs was my favorite. The noodle creamy spicy (Szechuan) complemented each other perfectly. The short ribs were topped with generous high quality black truffles. The staff all the way to the busboy was most attentive and courtesy. A little hidden gem in Flatiron district. We will definitely come back again.

You will need to make a reservation here. We came on the weekend and the place was at capacity. Cool and upscale vibe. They had a restaurant week menu and we tried the three course dinner. The Korean smoked pasta was delicious! The rest of the food we tried was also great. If you’re into desserts, try the yuzu panna cotta it was excellent!

Definitely the worst meal i’ve had at a “nicer” restaurant in nyc especially at the price point they have. Came to celebrate my birthday on a thursday at 7:15 pm we got seated after around 5 minutes because there was no host? we looked over the menu pretty quick and wanted to order but the server was no where to be seen for a good 10-15 minutes. (it may not be her fault since it seems that she was the only one working? also confused as to why there is only ONE server for a kind of busy night. but i feel i still have the right to be upset about this whole situation.) we ordered a bunch of different appetizers and entrees. our main entrees took a whole hour to come. (was there only ONE chef in the kitchen too?) food was below average and im never one to complain. some dishes looked nothing like what is pictured on the menu. most entrees were lacking flavor. it just felt like eating bland food. the only good thing was the royal platter. Unfortunately i had to tip 20% because of the added gratuity but if i could i would’ve tipped 15% :/ service was definitely lacking and seemed to cater to white customers only. Everytime we needed a server it took a good while for them to come. truffle donabe: i added steak for $10 and it just tasted like eating white rice with meat with no seasoning. didn’t even finish my meal cod: tasted like steamed fish with no seasoning whatsoever. the weird potatoes in the sauce tasted better than the cod itself. wagyu sotbap: same as the truffle donabe no flavor expensive for absolutely no reason. korean smoked pasta: we were expecting a different pasta shape as to what was pictured on the menu but got a completely different pasta type and tasted undercooked. sauce was watery. steak frites: the best part were the potatoes that came with it. ribeye: decent but wasn’t anything mind blowing. In conclusion for a $600 meal this was definitely not worth it at all and everything apparently needed seasoning.

Generally good food at a pretty good price point, but uneven execution. Some of the dishes combined interesting flavors, but others were confusing or bland. The abalone was chewy and bland, but the ribs were tender. The service was good, cheerful, but slow. The ambiance is quite nice, but despite having no grills at the tables, the main eating room is blanketed in so much grill smoke that it shocks you when you walk in.

Reserved for dinner at 5:30 and the staff allowed us to be seated 15 mins ahead of the reservation time since it was relatively empty, maybe due to the terrible election outcome. The lighting is dim and the decor is giving 80's, quite intimate for a dinner spot. We both chose the 3 courses tasting menu. My partner got the Salmon Crudo, Wagyu Gui (+10), and Wagyu Sotbap (+10). I got the Seafood Jewewlry Box (+10), Wagyu Gui (+10), and Abalone Sotbap. The seafood were so fresh and flavorful, not fishy at all, and they did not skim on the portions. Wagyu Gui was an interesting experience, fatty Wagyu beef as a wrap with various toppings as fillings, you won't forget the signature Wagyu flavor because it is o-so decadent. The Wagyu Sotbap was rich and filling, the hint of wasabi really enhances the flavors and cuts the greasiness. The Abalone Sotbap had a spicy sauce similiar to typical bibimbap chili sauce, the abalone was tender and slightly chewy at the same time, the dish was nutty, earthy, ocean-y, it is on the mild side but I do not mind it. Yelp came in handy, because by checking-in, I was able to use the coupon for a free side! We got the Roasted Brussel Sprouts, it was unexpectedly delicious for how simple it looked. It was charred perfectly on the outside, tender on the inside, topped with smoky bacon bits, sitting on top of a pool of spicy fish sauce and there were two sweet potato wedges as well. My partner got a Mango Bread Pudding for dessert since I was too full to eat more, but to my surprise, the server brought out an additional dessert - the matcha tiramisu, on the house, for my birthday. I will say their desserts are not as good as their savory foods. Overall 5/5, great service, great food, and great ambiance! I will be returning asap to try more of their offerings.

tried hortus after seeing good reviews on yelp and google. our reservation was at 6:30 pm on a monday night and there was no one there. we got nervous as to whether we had made the right choice in visiting! the space is quite nice and spacious as we were led to a table on the second floor. it did eventually fill up a bit more in our time there. unfortunately, it seems that almost all of the dishes that we got in our visit at the end of september are no longer on the menu with the exception of the truffle donabe ($33) and sourdough ($5). the truffle donabe was good but not super memorable. not sure i would get it again for the price. i also could have sworn the sourdough was complimentary on our visit, but not sure if i'm remembering this correctly. i actually thought the cod and pastas that we got were highlights of the meal, but unfortunately, it seems they've been swapped out for new seasonal options!

Ambience is modern and they have 3 flights of stairs to get to the dining area. White table service was not consistent with a reservation. Consistency lands in showing the guest to the table. Overall food was delicious and well portioned. Salad has a perfect acidity (taste like kimchi juice).

Came back again and was able to sit in the patio area with sufficient fire heater, was so cozy! Really enjoyed the new menu, especially the cod and truffle & abalone donabe. Crispy calamari/fish/ soft shell crab and Short ribs were delicious as well!!

Enjoying dinner with family here. The atmosphere is great with live Jazz on Wed-Fri. Food is delicious and many choices to choose from the tasting menu. Cocktails are delicious and creative. Service is good and friendly. They explain every dishes to us. Love this place.

Dining experience needs improvement. We were one of the first 2 tables to arrive after they opened for dinner, and the restaurant was already full of smoke. As tables started to fill up at 6pm, the smoke only got worse.. to the point where my vision was blurry. I had to step outside for the remainder of the meal for a breather. I normally am fine at Korean bbq restaurants, but the level of smoke at the beginning of the night was already much worse than that. I found a review from 4 months ago about the smoke, so this wasn't just a one-off night but a persistent problem. With a drink and tip, it came out to be over $100pp for the 3 course menu. Regardless of the price, it should not be this smokey. It's a pity because the sotbap and the food in general was pretty good.

The three-course tasting menu is an incredible deal! While the portions are small, they're still great for sharing, and the food is delicious. * Seafood Jewelry Box: A perfect appetizer featuring shrimp, a small ceviche dish, lobster tail, and raw oysters. * Fluke Ceviche with Ponzu: Incredibly fresh! * King Crab Noodle: A bit bland with not enough crab meat. * Truffle Donabe: Absolutely delicious, served with tender steak and mushrooms--a must-try! * Matcha Tiramisu: Perfectly balanced, not overly sweet. * Mango Banana Pudding: It was just okay, and I could have skipped this one.

I saw a reel of their sotbaps on Instagram and they looked soooo good so I knew I had to come here for the lunch special. We got the short rib sotbap and the crab with uni sotbap. I also got the cold noodles addition on the side. The short rib was so soft and perfectly cooked. The truffle was the perfect topping. The crab and uni was also amazing. Perfectly creamly and a decadent bite. The cold noodle was refreshing and helped balance out the meal well. We also got oysters and high balls to start. The sauces that were included with the oysters were so good. They weren't your usual horseradish and mignonette; it had an additional Korean flair.

I noticed they recently changed their menu so I'll only go over the things that are still the same: - Truffle donabe: delicious mix of mushrooms and I would recommend getting the steak for extra! You can add uni now (we didn't have this option) but if I'm being honest, I'm not sure it's worth the money add because they only give a very small portion of uni, even though it is delicious (they previously had a different uni dish on their menu). - Ribeye steak: this was probably my favorite thing out of everything we got. I think it's also the bang for your buck as everything else was pretty small portion. Highly recommend (and our waiter said it was his favorite item too)! Service was amazing and on par with a restaurant of this caliber. Dimly lit, romantic ambience, would be great for a date night! There was live music when we went as well.

We walked in on a Friday for lunch and it was surprisingly empty. The seating was very comfortable. The service was friendly and helpful. I got the eel sotbap and my friend got the steak sotbop. I really enjoyed the eel sotbop and all of the sides! My friend thought the steak was a bit too sweet and only okay.

I had an amazing dinner here. The food was very creative, uniquely combining Asian and European flavors. Everything on the menu looked appetizing, but I picked the following to try: * Grilled Eggplant with pickled mushroom, mozzarella, and pine nut breadcrumbs -- the mozzarella was heavy, but comforting * Crispy rice with spicy tuna, quinoa, and sriracha truffles -- I just like crispy rice * Cod with gochujang crust, sitting on top of lobster risotto and charred leek oil -- the risotto was very rich, but the added charred leek oil still worked well * Truffle donabe with short rib, wild mushrooms, cured egg yolk, and black truffle -- this was my favorite dish of the evening; get the short rib add-on, as it adds even more umami to the dish * Nokdu (mung bean) sticks with kimchi and Parmesan -- nice and crispy finger food Yes, I tried *all* of the above. I also had their house bread. The grilled bread with gojuchang sauce and olive tapenade, as odd as it sounds, is now one of my favorite breads. The portions were generous and I had plenty of leftovers to take home. I could not even wait for dinner the next day and had to have the leftovers for breakfast.

Food was hit or miss. Some dishes were fantastic--both pastas appetizers, the short rib, and the hamachi were delicious. However, the duck was very dry, cod was salty, and the dessert was dry to the point of being inedible. Service was great. Good attention to detail from our waitress and the food came out in a reasonable time. Ambiance is lovely--very elegant interior perfect for a date night and there was excellent live music (singer with guitar) that elevated the ambiance. Overall: would come back for select dishes for a quick date night.

Found this place on a last minute open table resy on our last night in NYC. 3 levels of dining and seemed like everyone was seated on the top level. They have a 3 course and 2 course tasting menu, which we opted for the two course. Despite that, they were kind enough to throw in a birthday dessert and a couple glasses of plum wine that were a perfect ending to our dinner. Food was bomb! Calamari salad had crunchy calamari rings on a bed of salad King crab noodles are a must order! Garlic noodle flavor with a bunch of king crab pieces. Def glad we got this. Short Rib Donabe was delicious. Shaved truffles on top of medium rare beef on rice with a cured egg yolk. Would order again. Cod with gochujang atop lobster risotto was another banger. Crispy outside, flakey inside. Well cooked risotto. Really couldn't go wrong with either entree. All in all a great birthday dinner. Awesome service, delicious food. Def on my list to revisit next time we're in town.

Hortus NYC quickly became one of my favorite dining experiences. I opted for the Hortus Tasting Menu, which includes the Hortus Royal Platter, one main dish, one appetizer, and one dessert--all for $70 per person. The meal was well worth it! For my appetizer, I had the Wagyu carpaccio, followed by the Wagyu Sotbop as my main. Both dishes were exceptional--bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. These are must-tries if you visit. The Hortus Royal Platter was another highlight, featuring fresh oysters and lobster, paired with a delicious sauce that tied everything together. It's a must-order for seafood lovers. My friends ordered the duck for their main and the fluke for their appetizer. They thought both dishes were decent, but not as impressive as my choices. One thing to be aware of: there was an unexpected charge. The Prix-Fixe option came with an additional cost that I wasn't informed about upfront, so keep that in mind. The service was wonderful, especially the friendly Filipino-looking lady server who made our experience even better. The vibe of the restaurant is perfect for a relaxed, chill dinner--not too crowded or noisy, making it an ideal spot for a calm evening out.

Def recommend this spot (we went for restaurant week)! The food is The whole menu is practically available for restaurant week, which is BASICALLY UNHEARD OF THESE DAYS! Heads up, it is seafood heavy! The deal comes with a beef tartare and egg tofu. What we ordered: Appetizers: ~Fluke ~Hamachi ~King Crab Noodle (only app that I was neutral about) Mains: ~Sea Urchin (+10 supplement and we got double uni which is an additional +15), but so WORTH and they did not skimp out of the truffles and ikura either ~Cod ~ Abalone Sotbap (+10 supplement and I think I can pass) Desserts: ~Yuzu Panna Cotta ~Matcha Tiramisu ~Mango Bread Pudding Outside restaurant menu: (it was so good I didn't get to get a photo) ~Oyster (Island Creek) ~Oyster (Kumamoto) (both were good but I def prefer this one more )

I came to Hortus on a Friday afternoon to try the lunch menu and was pleasantly surprised. My group got the Eel, Soft shell Crab, and Steak Sotbap. We all enjoyed our dishes. Everything tasted fresh and light which was perfect for a lunch. The service was on point, the decor was pleasant, and the music in the background set a chill vibe.

I passed by Hortus one day and decided by chance to have lunch here and am glad that I did. Their lunch special is sotbap with a wide variety of different proteins that are suitable for anyone. I opted for the steak sotbap which came with grilled short rib, sautéed mushrooms, scallions, and a cured egg yolk. The meal was absolutely delicious and I wouldn't change a thing. Love the banchan that they gave along with it, there was definitely a generous amount of food given. In addition to the great food, the space was gorgeous and the server was very attentive without being overbearing. I saw a poster up stating that they do jazz night on certain days and I 100% will come back for that. Glad to see that Hortus is doing well and I plan on trying more things on their menu.

I have had this restaurant on my bucket list for the affordable tasting menu. The restaurant was pretty small and quiet for a Thursday night. All the dining was upstairs. I reunited with my cousin after 15 years and finally met her kid for the first time. We started out with a cocktail. I got the Oolong High, which was refreshing. My cousin got the 5th Ave cocktail, and she enjoyed it. We ordered the tasting menu, and the portions were small yet filling. 1) Hortus Salad - the calamari was nicely breaded and complemented well with the salad. 2) King Crab Noodle - crab was legit, and together with the noodles, it was the perfect dish. This is worth ordering. 3) Sourdough - the bread dish was tasty, and the olive tapenade elevated it. 4) Truffle Donabe - dish is very good and worth ordering. 5) Duck - Duck was cooked perfectly and pleasantly surprised. 6) Matcha Tiramisu - Great dessert Service was overall great, but initially, I wanted to order the short rib entree and was told that it was sold out. However, there was enough short rib for the truffle donabe. I thought it was odd for an early Thursday evening dinner. I'd personally return to try the lunch sotbap and maybe dinner to try the yuzu bacon pasta and short rib.

I came on a Sunday night at 6:30 and it was super super empty. The music was upbeat and fun, but the vibes seem like a high end restaurant. It's set up in an interesting way, as the bottom floor is a bar area while the actual dining area is upstairs. Even though there weren't that many groups eating, I feel like the service could've been a bit more attentive. The reason this is a 3/5 is because I feel like the food was pretty expensive for what it was. My favourite dish was the hamachi, which came with a really good sauce and good chunks of fish. The truffle donabe was next best, but we didn't add the short rib, so it sort of was just rice and mushroom. The truffle flavour was good though! The past would've been pretty good in theory but it was a bit cold when it came out, so it wasn't as good as I had hoped.

Walked in on a Monday night and the restaurant was booked out, but we were able to sit in their enclosed terrace. They offer prix fix menu and a la carte and we were able to mix and match at our table. For appetizers, we got the mung bean sticks, the rose yuzu bacon pasta, and the hamachi. The first two were surprisingly good with the yuzu cutting through the heaviness for a refreshing aftertaste. The hamachi was unfortunately not the freshest tasting so I don't think I would get that again. For entrees, we got the cod, the truffle donabe with steak, the abalone donabe, and the duck. I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful and juicy the duck was and it was my favorite out of all the mains! I look forward to coming back here!

We came for restaurant week, not sure if that affected anything. We got the uni sotbap and the oyster sotbap + noodle. We thought both sotbaps were mid and way worse than the ones served at Moono (our fav). surprisingly the noodle was pretty good.

Had dinner with my sister who lives in NY and she suggested it. An elevated, modern Korean spot with a NY flair. They have a prix fix menu where you can get an appetizer and main course. I got the yuzu bacon pasta starter and she got the crab pasta. Both were very delicious. The yuzu bacon had a little sweetness to it and definitely tasted the yuzu in the bacon. Wasn't sure the flavors were going to work but they definitely did. And given we were in NY, you know the pasta was cooked perfectly. The crab noodles were also good and they had a szechuan type slight numbing spice but not super spicy, just some heat. We also got the calamari salad which had some nice citrus brightness to it and was a nice contrast to the pasta. I got the truffle donabe which is like a beef bibimpap with truffles. It was pretty good although the rice was slightly over cooked so it went from crispy to burnt which was a tad disappointing. Otherwise, it was pretty flavorful and the truffles didn't over power the rest of the flavors. We got the shishito peppers to accompany the meal and it was nice to have some greens to what was an otherwise pretty carb-y meal. We finished with some desserts which were good but not spectacular. The drinks are pretty good there too and the service was good although sometimes it took awhile to get an order. We sat upstairs which had a classic ambiance to it. It was a very good and different meal which I enjoyed. Not sure I would definitely go again but would recommend if you want to try a spin on Korean food.

I've dined at Hortus twice during restaurant week and both experiences were amazing. Each time I left the restaurant feeling satisfied and stuffed. The dishes they offered for $60 per person was so worth it. I love that each dish was different and had their own little twists. Everything was perfectly seasoned and tasted so delicious. A few dishes that are worth highlighting are the King Crab Noodles, Yuzu Rose Bacon Pasta, Fluke, Hamachi, Short Rib, and Cod w/ Lobster Risotto. Bonus: You get a free side when you check in on Yelp! The staff was attentive and the vibes were great. Hortus is may be on the pricier side if it weren't for restaurant week, but it is definitely worth a visit.

Food was fabulous. Our party enjoyed the 3 course tasting menu which was a GREAT value for NYC. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.

It was NYC restaurant week so I was super excited to eat a set course at this restaurant! It definitely had elegant decor and sophisticated vibes and I appreciated the attentive service! The $60 for 3 courses was definitely worth it! I ordered the king crab noodle and cod dish and it had interesting flavors, such has a mala cream sauce for the noodles! The dishes were unfortunately heavier than I had hoped but I still liked the taste! I had bites of the ribeye and truffle donabe and those were amazing as well! I was definitely stuffed after my meal (the dishes are small portion wise, but I felt stuffed from all the cream) so I do recommend the set course if you get the chance to try it!

My friend and I got lunch here. Made a reservation for the dining room. It is cozy with comfy seats. I ordered the Uni & Ikura Sotbap and my friend ordered the oyster sotbap. We both enjoyed our meals. They give you the right amount of portion. The service is a bit slow so don't come too hungry.

This review is for a few months back. Really enjoyed my experience at Hortus. We stoped to celebrate a birthday. We went with the dinner prefix menu and enjoyed the food. However, the service was not as good as we had hoped. As soon as we were brought up to our table a server bringing drinks walked behind my bf while he was taking off his jacket. The tables are pretty crammed together and he bumped into the lady. She then proceeded to give him dirty looks. The place was pretty empty when we came and the restaurant has a modern design but the ceiling/walls had cracks that were repaired with tapes. Overall, we had a decent experience and the food was good.

Great gathering with friends or dating in this spot. Food is delicious. Their lunch special is very attractive. I will check that out. Service is attentive. Whole table is required to order tasting set or you have to order a la carte entree and appetizers. The braised short rib is buttery soft. Truffle mushroom & egg donabe with added on steak is delicious. The black garlic pasta is slightly sweet for me but still pretty good

This has got to be the best and most worth it weekday lunch special spot! Came with a friend and we left full and happy. The decor and service were great as well!

Very cute and elegant restaurant near ktown. nice enough to avoid the ktown crowds and lines, and enjoy clean and elegant vibe. My Korean friend brought me here to try out this place. We were here during lunch time around 2pm on a Friday, not crowded. Tried their uni sotbap set, very pretty presentation for lunch set, Everything else tasted very good, just i regretted choosing raw fish/ uni during summer time, they were not as fresh as what they could be. We will definitely come back for another type of sotbap.

I came here for lunch since they have a sotbap (steel pot rice) lunch sets now. I came on a Tuesday afternoon with a friend and the place was larger than I expected. The second floor had a lot of spacious seating. I ordered the soft shell crab lunch set and my friend ordered the spicy pork lunch set. Each lunch set came with protein in sotbap, soup, salad, and side dishes (soft tofu, sweet potato noodles, bean sprouts). The soft shell crab was crispy with ikura (salmon roe) and the rice had a lot of crispy bits. I would prefer kimchi or spicy cucumbers instead of the noodles and the bean sprouts which were not that tasty. It's a bit pricey for lunch but the food was very high quality and you do get a lot of food. Service was very friendly and fast. I would come back and try their other sets, the oyster and the steak lunch sets looked good as well.

We got the 6 oysters + the Two Course Prix Pixe with the wine pairing! It was my partner's birthday, and Hortus brought out the dessert with a little candle and Happy Birthday topping which was so so cute. :3 FOOD [5/5] ---------------- + Oysters (Kumamoto) [5/5] Super sweet and fresh oysters! The sauces provided are AMAZING. I REALLY loved the plum sauce and my partner really enjoyed the gochujang sauce. Way more unique than a typical cocktail sauce! + Appetizer: Hortus Salad [4/5] A fresh delicious salad! The calamari and sauce is pretty good. I think the other dishes looked more appetizing but we were sooo full from the small Pre Fixe already that we chose a lighter dish. + Appetizer: Hamachi Appetizer [5/5] AMAZING. So fresh and yummy. Beautifully plated too. + Entree: Truffle Donabe + Short Rib [5/5] YUM. The truffle is so well-integrated into this dish!! The short rib is pretty good (though not as good as the standalone dish). The portion size of the donabe looked small at first, but I think it was a good amount of food. + Entree: Short Rib [6/5 - HIGHLY RECOMMEND] SO YUMMY. The short rib fell apart in my mouth mhmm... Drooling again just thinking about it. The shishito pepper was cooked perfectly and the fried daikon (?) were so delicious. + Wine Pairing [5/5] I enjoyed the presentation, pairings, and selection of wines. Our server offered us a taste of two wines (one for each appetizer/entree) and allowed us to choose our preference afterwards. SERVICE [5/5] ------------------- Our server was very kind and attentive. She was very knowledgeable of the wine pairings and their relation to the dishes we picked, and took time to explain each pairing. Thanks so much! I want to come back and try the other dishes! Thanks so much to Hortus NYC and staff for making my partner's birthday experience so special. :)

Hortus has been a unique experience that I absolutely loved. Great interior as well as superb service. I visited twice and both times were exuberant. The first time I visited was for a Mother's Day Special starting off with the Amuse-Bouche were crispy shrimp ball, mini tuna onigiri which were super cute and yummy. My favorite dish ever was the Wagyu Carpaccio - A5 Miyazaki wagyu - so fresh and creamy texture, melted in my mouth, taste was a mix of sour but delicious. I'm not the biggest fan of salad but the Hortus Salad had deep fried calamari, radicchio, edamame hummus and the calamari was nice and crunchy, salad was seasoned nicely with vinegar and sauce was tangy. For the main course, Hortus Surf & Turf: beef tender loin and grilled lobster- beef was a little dry; lobster was good, the seasoning and sauce was a little spicy but delicious, it came with arugula salad which I was not a fan of. Finally, dessert was the Lava Chocolate Cake with Cherry compote that was a sweet and sour mix. The second time I went for Restaurant Week where the waiter was extremely kind and assembled each dish with care. First was the abalone chawanmushi that was pretty flavorless and I was indifferent about abalone. Following, beef tar tar which was surprisingly good. My favorite, the Wagyu Carpaccio, was created in front of us. The waiter asked for how we would like the meat to be cooked and recommended medium rare. It was as amazing as the first time. Next, the short rib was the main course where there were baby carrots and fried mushrooms which I normally wouldn't like but somehow they made it decently tasty, the magical sauce made everything good. Lastly, matcha tiramisu: coffee flavor is so strong and overpowering, can't taste matcha. I also got a lychee sour cocktail which was pretty bitter with jinro soju.

Very nice ambiance and the food had some hits and some misses. I came with a party of 4 and we all did the summer restaurant dinner deal. The staff was friendly and the service was pretty good. We started off with a small bite appetizer which was some nori crisps with beef tartare which was delicious. They complimented each other well texture and flavorwise. I also thought all the appetizers were good. We tried the fluke, hamachi, king crab noodle, and the hortus salad (calamari). The fluke was probably my favorite but the others were delicious as well. For the mains, I really liked the cod which is served over risotto and others also enjoyed the short rib. The duck had amazing flavors too but the meat was a bit on the tough side unfortunately. The dessert was also just okay and pretty generic. I got the matcha tiramisu which was good. The mango banana pudding others in my party got and they thought the bread wasn't soft enough but the flavors overall were good. Come Again? I wouldn't be opposed to but not trying to go back again.

Visiting HORTUS again during the NYC restaurant week and wasn't disappointed - every dish the flavor was on point!! My complaint is that the restaurant looked understaffed- really slow service

Loved the tasting menu here! It's actually a tasting menu that actually feeds you, and won't leave you hungry for a second meal. I know, insane in this economy right? I think the price is very reasonable for the amount of food given, and the service is really good too. We came here for an anniversary and they were so sweet and lit a candle awww. Attentive, ambiance is nice (moody light, not the best for foodie pics). Tasting Menu $70/pp Royal Platter: we started with a cold royal platter that had a meaty lobster tail, two very delicious oysters, shrimps with cocktail sauce, and a ceviche. Everything was good except the ceviche, which the sour notes were too strong for me to enjoy. Appetizers: King Crab Noodle and Fluke. I found myself not enjoying the fluke either because of the vinegary/sour sauce. I know tart flavors usually work with raw fish, but I just think these were too overdone, so that's a no to the fluke and hamachi from the ceviche. But the king crab noodles though, wooo that was a hit. A little spicy, mostly creamy, decent amount of crab, just very yummy. Entrees: Cod with Lobster Risotto, and Truffle Donabe (with added short rib). Entrees were definitely the highlight! I wasn't expecting to be blown away with the soft flakey layers of the cod, or the flavorful lobster risotto, but it was the best dish of the night. The sear on the cod was perfection, but inside was still so moist. And the risotto just had all the flavors I loved. The truffle donabe really needs the added short rib, and while it's pretty delicious with the mushroom and truffle flavors, I think it needed some more salt to come through haha. But $10 for an added short rib is a little bit pricey, considering the pieces were very tiny. Desserts: yuzu panna cotta and matcha tiramisu. I was really excited for the yuzu panna cotta, but oof, it was extra, extra tart! We are big yuzu fans, but the balance was off for this dessert so we couldn't enjoy it much. Tiramisu is great though, not too bitter as well. For a side, we had the nokdu sticks, which was very interesting. Reminiscent of a very fried tater tot in a scallion pancake kinda sauce haha.

Short rib donabae with truffles and the peewee potatoes were the best thing on the menu. I would say everything else on the menu did not meet my expectations. I would totally come back just to try the donabae. Great ambience. Service was great as well.

Ambience is really nice and mellow, the service is excellent and the food was extremely good! Highly recommend

Aw man I really was excited for this place, but almost every dish that came out had something wrong with it. We got the 3 course dinner, the salmon crudo was ok. The oysters were fresh, shrimp cocktail not memorable at all. The wagyu didn't really taste like wagyu, didn't have that melt in your mouth feeling at all and it was kind of annoying that you have to put your own toppings on. The pasta was undercooked and super bland! Everything that came out after this desperately needed salt :( I saw so many pics of the cod with risotto on yelp and was excited for the cod only to find it wasn't seared at all like the pics, and it was on a bed of potatoes with a sour cream like sauce on top. Basically tasted like fancy baked potato with completely flavorless (baked?) cod that also desperately needed salt. The potatoes tasted better than the cod. What happened to that beautiful seared cod I saw in yelp pics? Finally the truffle donabe barely had truffle flavor even when I ate the truffle slices on their own, they had no flavor at all. The donabe was also really under seasoned. My favorite part of this entire meal was sadly the oysters. This was quite an expensive meal for such an underwhelming experience, what a shame. Also felt like our servers never checked on us and we had to get their attn for things. Ambiance of the place is nice though.

Went here for a team dinner and they were able to accommodate all 16 of us. We went with a prix fixe menu and were able to add on additional dishes we wanted to try. Definitely recommend the royal seafood platter and sea urchin sot bap. The cocktails were good, esp the seasonal cocktails and premium soju that you can either get it neat or on the rocks.

The food was amazing but the service was alright. I went by on a Wednesday night for dinner. Our server was super nice but the overall service was alright. I ordered hot tea at the beginning but didn't get it towards half way into the meal because the water was taking a while to boil. Also, by the end of the meal the ceiling started leaking right next to me. Overall, the food was great.

Great sotbap brunch set. I tried the soft shell crab and it was tasty! Reservations are recommended but not necessary if alone. Worth a try

We chose this place to celebrate Father's Day dinner and also chose the Father's Day prix fixe menu. First thing, I think the menu is confusing as to which items are included in the prix fixe menu without an additional charge. From the way it looked, it was as if everything had an additional charge. I would advise to have it fixed. I should've taken a pic but didn't. So just trust me on this. The ground floor only consists of the bar and kitchen. The 2nd floor is where the fancy upscale dining is. It got a bit cold with the AC blasting. When we requested it to be turned down, the waitress said they would have to shut off the whole AC. That's a no. We will eat in the cold then. The food was pretty good which is why I'm still giving this spot 4 stars despite my 2 negative reviews of the menu and AC. With our set came a complimentary abalone chawanmushi which was room temp. I'm used to chawanmushi being warm, but it was still good. For appetizer, we had the yuzu bacon rose pasta, king crab noodle, and crispy rice. All were tasty but I think the crispy rice won the appetizer section. For the main dishes, we had the ribeye, truffle donabe with short rib, and the A5 wagyu sotbap. All were also tasty but the ribeye won. That was cooked to medium rare perfection and was a huge portion. Def bang for your buck. For dessert, we had the matcha tiramisu, mango bread pudding, and the chocolate lava cake with raspberries. We could do without the mango bread pudding and chocolate lava cake. 8/10 I do recommend

I saw this place for its relatively good value and affordable tasting menu (aka not high triple digits which are now quite common in NYC). I honestly found this place gave a lot of food - pasta as appetizer first course was already like wow! In terms of the quality, food met the bar but didn't necessarily over exceed. The truffle and ribeye rice was most hyped and it was great the first few bites but towards the end, unless you really love truffle, it gets a bit repetitive. Somewhere I'd come once but maybe not again. Must get: Yuzu pasta and truffle ribeye (just try!)

Hortus was a pleasant surprise. The different kinds of sotbaps are a great concept, and delicious as well. The premium ones are a little pricey, but worth it if you're craving it. The cold noodles are actually quite good as well. Wait staff is friendly, but orders can be on the slower side.

UPDATE: UNETHICAL BUSINESS Left a good review but updated after receiving my credit charge. This restaurant will give themselves more tip than you wrote down. Most ppl don't go back to check their charges so restaurants get away with it. However, after I noticed a few restaurants doing this I started paying attention more to my statements. For such a "fancy" Michelin guided restaurant they sure are shameless. Previous review: Food was great. This was on the pricey end but it IS a Michelin guided restaurant in manhattan so what do you expect. Loved the beef tartare, king crab noodle, and both the sea urchin donabe and truffle donabe. I preferred the sea urchin Donabe but the truffle donabe was nice too. Sea urchin donabe was flavorful and unique. The truffle donabe was good but didn't taste extraordinary. Disclaimer: if anyone in your party wants to try tasting menu, everyone else must get the tasting menu too. Be careful the hanger steak to the truffle donabe is also extra 10 to the original tasting menu price and also the sea urchin donabe is automatic $10 extra - silly imo but I guess that's how it is. So our tasting menu was $60 each Overall the food was great, nice service - besides trying to steal extra money from you by overcharging tip, and ambient vibes. Recommended as a date night atmosphere.

Great classy atmosphere with well prepared, displayed and tasty fusion food. Pricey for sure, but worth the trip. Service is elegant, prompt, professional, informative, helpful and attentive in not an overbearing way.

The food was delicious! We decided to family style it and got a few sides, apps, and entrees to share between the five of us. We got oysters, yuzu bacon rose pasta, fluke, and the hamachi. All the fish was delicious, I especially liked the hamachi, the sauce complimented it perfectly. For entrees we got the truffle donabe and the sea urchin. The sea urchin was delicious, but quantity wise it seemed like less than the photos. We got the brussel sprouts side and it was phenomenal. Hands down I would recommend the brussel sprouts and the hamachi! We were here for a birthday dinner for my sister. They did give us a matcha tiramisu for her birthday with a candle on it which was super appreciated! We all got drinks which were very fairly priced. However, I did not like my lychee sour at all, the lychee did not come through and it had a weird after taste. My friend got the peach mule which tasted good, but was more like a peach mojito. My biggest qualm is that our server was super pushy and kept trying to upsell us to the two course or tasting menu which we knew we did not want. The portions were smaller than the photos and still quite pricey. The servers bringing our food were nice though! Overall, the food was good and I loved the hamachi, but the service left much to be desired for and for the price I don't find this place worth it.

leaving a review simply for the bacon yuzu rose pasta. I need 20 more plates of that ASAP! Outside of that particular dish which deserves all the shine, I really appreciated the friendly service and how CLEAN everything was. Perfect for an important work dinner or a fancy celebration. The atmosphere is quite quiet, if that's something you're looking for!