Joomak
New American restaurant · West Village ·
Playful New American with Korean influence, tasting menu
Playful New American with Korean influence, tasting menu
"Chef Jiho Kim’s West Village restaurant — the second iteration of his former one-Michelin-starred Koreatown spot Joomak Banjum — impressed inspectors and was added to the recommended list." - Erika Adams
"Hidden away on the second floor of a ritzy residential hotel in the West Village is this jewel box of a dining room. With just a handful of tables, the modern setting feels like a luxurious living room, one fit with a fireplace, marble accents, and finely suited servers. Chef Jiho Kim offers a contemporary tasting menu that has touches of whimsy. Playful riffs on an everything bagel with salmon or a tuna smashburger are interwoven with refined stunners like dill custard with white asparagus and Meyer lemon beurre blanc. From scallops to king crab, it must be said that the quality of seafood is notably high. Desserts are a particular strength. Intimate, confident, and relaxed, dinner here is an experience to savor." - Michelin Inspector
"Chef Jiho Kim reimagines his former One MICHELIN Star Joomak Banjum with a more sustainable concept inside Maison Hudson, shifting to a refined, focused eight-course tasting menu ($230) that channels his personal journey and Korean-French fusion (with pastry arts in the mix) into a memorable experience where guests feel genuinely valued. We’re led through a three-bite Amuse Bouche inspired by iconic NYC bites, Norwegian king crab, and a langoustine course that nods to both bouillabaisse and Korean maeun-tang—precise, polished, and deeply personal. The move away from a Koreatown footprint reflects a pivot toward sustainability and focus without losing the soulful, technique-driven cooking that defined the original." - Kevin Chau
"The eight playful, loosely Korean-inspired courses served at this West Village restaurant are completely distinctive—they wouldn’t appear on any other tasting menu. You can expect luxury at Joomak, sure, but you can also expect fun: a gochujang tuile envelope full of furikake to crack open and season your kani miso koshikari rice with, Harry Potter-inspired butterbeer ice cream, and otoro camouflaged as a doll-sized cheeseburger." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman
"One of the most interesting tasting menus in New York City is hidden inside a hotel on the West Side Highway. Joomak, which serves eight playful, loosely Korean-inspired courses for $280, prizes novelty as highly as luxury. Each bite crosses unexpected wires, like a mandarin granita spiked with chili oil, or a miniature otoro "cheeseburger." It's a very good choice for a spendy special occasion, where you can rest assured you won’t be bored." - bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick