Joomak

It’s difficult finding a place to begin praising this establishment because everything was equally impressive. The location was easy to find while remaining private and tucked-away. The dining room was comfortable and tastefully decorated. Every bite was a unique experience invoking conversation between your dinner group. The service was astounding - knowledgeable and present but never intrusive or over the top. Easily one of the overall greatest dining experiences I’ve ever enjoyed.

Omg. We knew the restaurant was Michelin-starred before it moved, but still - the food was divine and totally exceeded our expectations. Every dish was a joy, but the highlight was the potato soup they presented first time in September 5. I honestly don’t know how they do it. It had this elevated essence of bacon that felt almost otherworldly. Creamy and foamy, yet rich without being heavy. Just perfect. My husband said it’s one of the five best dishes he’s ever had. I also loved the Norwegian King Crab. Koreans enjoy eating the innards of crab, and the chef transformed that into an elevated dish that both Koreans and non-Koreans could enjoy. I especially appreciated the playful idea of serving an envelope with seaweed and sesame seeds, which you crush over the top of the dish. Everything was flawless - from the creativity of the dishes to the impeccable service. We will definitely be back.

I don’t even know where to begin — our experience at Joomak was truly unforgettable. I went with my husband to celebrate my birthday, and from start to finish, everything was exceptional. The atmosphere is intimate yet warm, perfect for a special night out. The staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful — every detail felt personalized. But the real star? The food. Every dish was beyond delicious — creative, perfectly executed, and full of flavor. I was blown away with each course. What made the night even more special was the chef himself. He came to our table to serve a few dishes personally and wished me a happy birthday — something I’ll never forget. He even surprised me with a custom birthday drink and an extra dessert. That level of care and attention made me feel truly celebrated. If you’re looking for a place that delivers not just amazing food but a meaningful and memorable experience, Joomak is it. Can’t wait to go back.

Can feel they put effort into improving every part of the service. Overall, the dining experience was pleasant. The food was a bit salty for me at first, but after giving feedback, could tell they made some changes. I really liked the mini croissant, small but rich and crispy, and the sauce made it even more flavorful. The beef in the main dish was also good. The sauce and little mushrooms brought out the natural taste of the meat. As for the environment, the lighting was a bit dim, so the photos came out dark too, but in person, the setting felt perfect for couples to enjoy quiet moments and good food together.

I’m at a loss for words for how professional and amazing this experience was. Each course was well timed and paired perfectly with a boutique selection of wines complimenting the menu. Subtle excellence personified is how I’d describe every course. We enjoyed a full tasting menu and couldn’t be more pleased with the memories made and food enjoyed.

Recently my bachelor party got to partake in delights of Joomak. We were ushered in to a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that broke us away from the hectic city. A bachelor party is not always the group you want to bring to a venue like this but we were made to feel right at home by Isaiah. We had an evening full of laughs and unbelievable culinary delights. The lobster tartare was exceptional! Chef Jiho took the time to greet all of my guests and gave us such an experience I will never be able to repeat. Thank you Joomak staff for the excellent wine pairings, the best swordfish I have ever had, and making me and my friends feel like we were on top of the world! If you don’t try this place you will greatly be missing out!

Congratulations to the amazing and talented Chef Jiho on the opening of the exquisite Joomak nestled in the Maison Hudson. Our meal was absolute perfection— dish after dish of the most memorable and beautiful flavors prepared with meticulous precision and attention to every element on the plate. From the first bites to the last, this was truly culinary nirvana, but we knew it would be after enjoying Chef’s food for five years now. The service is so spectacular as well as the team is welcoming, warm, engaging, and perfectly polished. When the Michelin Guide awards Joomak its stars, we will say “we told you so!” The first bite with wagyu and uni, the caviar with dill custard and white asparagus, the pretzel croissant with whole grain mustard, the kanpachi that sang with the brightest spring flavors, the Norwegian king crab with pickled Serrano and the gochujang tuile, the A5 wagyu with abalone, and the banana bread pudding are all seared in my culinary memory as masterpieces forever.

Joomak 3.0 is the best yet! What started as an outdoor popup during the pandemic, is now a wonderful fine dining experience. Chef Jiho was a Michelin pastry chef and the attention to detail and impeccable execution really shines in his savory dishes, not to mention every plating is absolutely stunning. It's hidden from the street in an intimate space that feels luxe but very comfortable, as if you were in someone's home. Sous chef Truman also adds excellent dishes to the menu. We were all blown away by the flavors and the whole experience.

Came here for Valentine's Day because we liked Ddobar so much, but unfortunately, Joomak Banjum fell short for us. Now, the experience was good, but when a restaurant has a Michelin star and charges as much as the studio menu, you expect the meal to be outstanding, and it just wasn't. We sat at the pastry counter for the studio tasting menu. It's a long menu and you leave VERY full. We were bordering on food coma at the end. As the staff will tell you, due to the head chefs' pastry background, there is a lot of sweet and savory play within each course. This wasn't my favorite. For some dishes, like the ebi eclair, the sweet and savory worked well together. However, in others, like the duck with a side of basque cheesecake, the pairings just felt odd. Overall, I felt like the entire meal veered a little too sweet. Looking back, I feel the standouts for me were the complimentary everything bagel amous bouche and the ebi eclair. The proteins, like the duck and black cod, were well cooked but I feel like by the time these arrived, I was very full and struggling to keep my eyes open. The eel rice was good but VERY rich. The banh mi was just fine for me, despite it being a fav for other yelpers. Dessert was very ice cream heavy. The voodoo, with cheddar cheese ice cream, was good. The egg tart was my favorite! We got the gold heart for two (a valentines up charge) which housed a very rich chocolate cake in a thick layer of white chocolate. This dessert was way too heavy and sweet for me. The red ruby was the worst dessert for me. It featured pop rocks?? Which was definitely an interesting choice and did not hit home for me. Sitting at the pastry counter, we got to watch the chefs make some plates, which was cool but not worth the up charge in my opinion. Additionally, the chefs seemed a little stressed/grumpy closer to the end of service, which was pretty awkward when we were sitting right there, privy to them crossly shouting "service" and telling off some of the waitstaff or gossiping. While the chefs were very kind and gracious to us, the discrepancy between the customer-facing persona and how they treated each other was discomfiting. Not really sure why some of the personalities are on display like this as a "special experience." While we weren't upset about going to Joomak for Valentine's Day, we probably won't be back. Save your money and go to ddobar; the menus are very reminiscent of each other but Ddobar is much more affordable.

Had a great date night at Joomak Banjum. We opted to sit at the counter and enjoyed watching dishes get assembled. I like how it was noted that I kept referring to the menu and so they left a copy for us while clearing the other menu and wine list when dinner began. The food was different, fun, and delicious. My personal favorites were the uni risotto, the bagel starter, banh mi, uni rice cream, and botan ebi eclair. I also enjoyed the little luxe touches of caviar, foie gras, and wagyu. I liked experiencing the Gruyère ice cream and the napa cabbage & kombu roulade was so comforting on a cold, wet, snowy evening. We opted to add on the uni risotto and truffle pasta for $60 as well as the truffle rice cream for $30 and wagyu for $25. We were a little confused when we were both given a serving of uni risotto and truffle pasta each because we thought we were just ordering one serving each. It was explained to us that the chef didn't us sharing plates and we were only charged for one serving each. That was a pleasant surprise. I was grotesquely full by the end of everything. I had to give my husband a good portion of our later courses so I could make it to through to the desserts. He was pretty full at the end of our meal and he can eat a lot. Service was attentive and approachable, not pretentious at all. Our dinner reservations were for 5 pm and we left around 8:30 pm. It's advised that you block 2.5 hours for the tasting menu. I'm guessing it took longer for us because we added so many things. My only critique is that sometimes there was a lull between dishes. Not anything egregious but enough that I noticed I was sitting and waiting. I wore a sweater, dark jeans, and heels. I was slightly concerned about wearing jeans but I didn't want to wear anything else since it was due to snow the evening of our reservations. My attire was fine. Come for a relaxed atmosphere, great service, and delicious food.

Restaurant that masters sweet + savoury, Korean traditional flavours elevated by French pastry techniques. An idea that I was intrigued in, very innovative! First two-thirds was amazing - ebi eclair, elevated banh mi, foie gras rice, elevated jajangmyeon. Very interesting and thought-provoking flavour combinations. And then came duck + cheesecake. I love when chefs combine flavours creatively, but there needs to be synergy. I still can't wrap my head around this one, the pairing felt disjointed. A few dishes had flavour combinations that baffled me more than I enjoyed. But overall, lots of delicious dishes with unique and imaginative flavours, the perfect place if you're into inventive (and at times a bit quirky) combinations and mixing sweet and savoury!

3.5/5 but rounding up because our server was so nice!! Overall, the food was good but not sure if it was worth the price tag. We did come here for Valentine's day and it was $185pp. Dishes were unique, my favorites were the caviar and banh mi!

I found it really hard to rate this restaurant because it was such a different experience! I took my boyfriend here for his birthday, but I can definitely say it was a treat. The staff members are all helpful, sweet, and non-judgemental. My boyfriend and I were both worried that we would look out of place because this was the first time either of us have tried a tasting menu. We were proven wrong! The staff only cared about making sure our experience was enjoyable. They even brought out an extra dessert for his birthday! The food was mind blowing in different ways. It's hard for me to describe what I even ate because I felt like my senses were being stimulated in so many directions. I enjoyed the innovative dishes and appreciated the thought put into the menu. We only ordered the 4 course menu and that was more than enough. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal. We did upgrade some of our options and I would recommend doing that if you to try some of their more popular dishes without having to order more food in general. The meal gets better and better with each course, so you'll definitely leave feeling satisfied.

This was definitely a unique experience but I can't confidently say it was fully worth the steep price. The full tasting menu (studio counter) is $235 per person, with one dish having a $25 upcharge, and wine runs around $200 a bottle. The "bagel" amuse bouche was a nice start, cute and so fun texturally. As for the dishes, the eel and jajangmyeon were my favorites- so rich and delicious! Some of the other dishes didn't taste like anything special. The service is spectacular like other reviews mentioned; everyone was so welcoming and attentive. It was overall a nice experience for a special occasion, but I've had better tasting menus for half the price.

I really wanted to love Joomak because I love Korean food and my friend and I are big fans of trying Michelin restaurants, but I'm sad to say that I was quite disappointed by Joomak. First things first...I felt like the waitress was pressuring us to do the full menu as opposed to the condensed/shortened version. I arrived early by myself, and I had told her that we weren't very hungry and one of our friends actually planned to grab a second dinner afterwards. She still tried to get me to pick the full menu, and that rubbed me the wrong way. Overall, service was good but the staff don't seem incredibly friendly. It's been a while since I visited so I can't speak to every dish anymore, but overall, I thought the execution of pairing sweet + savory wasn't done very well. Every dish made you tilt your head in puzzlement, and there were very few dishes that were cohesive and just worked. They were kind enough to give my friend the wagyu because the chef wasn't happy with the dish she originally ordered. The wagyu was phenomenal. I would say this is definitely one of the less memorable Michelin restaurants I've been to, but plating is beautiful and on point. It's also a pretty restaurant with booths (rare to see!), so you'll be seated very comfortably.

It's a 4.2 to me but I rounded it up because of the excellent service. I can't say enough about how attentive and friendly the service was. The server took care of us really well. The highlights of the dinner to me were the amuse bouche, banh mi and garlic ice cream. The fish dishes were good but they tasted a little strong for my liking. I prefer milder-tasting fish.

Haven't had a Michelin-starred restaurant in a long time so I was super excited to come to Joomak Banjum! Made a reservation far in advance and was able to get a prime dinner time which I was very happy about. Was seated immediately after entering. I thought the seats would be a little fancier, but that's okay. I opted for the Ugly Duckling Tasting Menu and everything I ate was such a mystery and a flavor explosion. I was confused but also loved it at the same time. I can't say I was a fan of every dish, but every dish had something that was quite memorable and felt like an experience. - Amuse Bouche Bagel - The cutest bagel! It was so small and I appreciated the fish roe on it which filled my mouth with so much seafood flavor. What a great start to the dinner. - Caviar - I don't think I ever just had a block of caviar before but this was an interesting tasting experience. I wasn't sure what was happening with the cream underneath it but I appreciated its slight cheesiness. Maybe I don't have very well-developed taste buds, but I'm not sure if the extreme hype of caviar in general is worth it - it tastes good, but I don't know if it's THAT good. - Boton Ebi - Ummm this is genuinely one of the best things I have eaten in a while. The shrimp was the most amazing experience as the outer parts of it melted in your mouth like butter and it just felt like the most rich and delicious bite. The pastry wasn't too heavy and the crab cake with the red pepper went so well with it. Also, the flaky ginger on top adds a subtle hint of spice, this dish was so well crafted it's crazy. - Banh Mi - The best part about this was the Korean homemade chip they had on top of the banh mi. It was slightly tangy and spicy and it melted in your mouth, definitely one of the best chips I have ever had. The beef/mushroom tartare mixture itself was okay, although I appreciated all the pickled peppers underneath that contrasted the richness of the meat. - Pumpkin & Oat Sorbet - This palate cleanser was amazing with the slight pumpkin and oat flavor. I loved this so much as the pumpkin wasn't super overwhelming and it was like drinking a refreshing beverage. I wish all ice cream were like this - Black Cod - This fish! Ugh, it kind of reminds me of the fish in The Sea by Alexander Steakhouse in Palo Alto, CA where it melts in your mouth and is the most delicate thing ever. I appreciate that on the side facing the soup base, the fish was not seared so that the top seared part could still be crispy. Also, the other ingredients soaked up that soy dashi, which was incredibly rich, so well. - Sourdough Jajangmyeon - Definitely my favorite dish of the night, perhaps tied with the Boton Ebi. The sauce was so incredibly flavorful with a slight cheese flavor and I loved how well it coated the noodles. Couldn't particularly taste the sourdough part, but I honestly could just eat the sauce on its own and be happy. - Long Island Duck - Not the biggest fan of either of their entrees, the duck or the wagyu beef, as I don't feel like it was the best cut I have ever had. I like the Asian style of making duck more with its crispy skin and slightly sweet duck juices. I didn't understand what half the things on this plate were, there was something that tasted like salty cheesecake. Like I said at the beginning of this review, definitely a flavor exploration - you definitely could not be a picky eater at Joomak Banjum haha. - Birthday Cake - Not super memorable, it was some sort of sponge cake and flavored cream although it was free so I can't complain much. - Dessert 1 (see pictures for more information) - I forgot what this dessert was called but my favorite part was this ice cream that was herb flavored but also which I also couldn't figure out which herb it was. As you can see, this entire meal was just a giant mystery to me full of flavors I couldn't point out - I don't trust my taste buds anymore. I appreciated the meringue as well as it wasn't super heavy and melted in your mouth. - Dessert 2 (see pictures for more information) - I believe this was some sort of deconstructed Peanut Butter & Jelly which was very interesting. I thought it was funny how the ice cream was a bit alcoholic. My favorite part of the jelly foam which tasted like jelly bubbles which was so fun. The total came out to be around $215 pre-tip which wasn't too bad granted that it was 10+ courses. Would come back although I want to try out other Michelin-starred restaurants while I'm at it.

Was gifted a dinner here over the summer. My husband and I together have a seafood, nut, and soybean allergy which eliminated many of the things on the tasting menu but the staff was extremely accommodating to us which we greatly appreciated. The ambiance is modern and brightly lit, a lot of families with young children. The food was fine, nothing really memorable but also couldn't eat a lot of the dishes because of our allergies unfortunately. I was pretty hungry afterwards and think we stopped somewhere to get snacks. I remember the portions being small. Overall, would recommend if you like tasting menus.

I wanted to try a Michelin star dining experience during my last minute trip to New York, and Joomak Banjum was one of the few spots that still had availability but also piqued my interest as it is self-described to be "Korean-Chinese cuisine, executed with French technique and expressed through New York culture." The creative brains behind Joomak Banjum are renowned pastry chefs, which makes sense why a lot of the courses blur the boundaries of savory and dessert-like elements. While I appreciate the culinary innovation and talent, some of the flavor combinations were questionable, but it did make for good conversation (or arguments, lol) at the table. You can pick from two tasting menus: either an "Ugly Duckling" Tasting Menu for $185, or a 4 course Menu for $95, but everyone in your group has to pick the same option. I picked the more expensive of the two, but in hindsight, i would recommend the cheaper option if you are your party are ok with sharing food. That way, you can try a variety of dishes at a lower cost. Amuse bouche: an elevated take on a bagel. This was actually one of my favorite bites of the night! The meringue was mind blowing and did a perfect job capturing the essence of an everything bagel. (5/5) PB&J Caviar: this is where things get interesting. Firstly, the presentation and utensils provided were beautiful. The first couple of bites were hesitant, as I was thinking to myself, am I really eating peanut butter and caviar?? However, I started to enjoy the dish the more I consumed it. Maybe caviar can go on everything! (4.8/5) Botan Ebi (Shrimp): My least favorite dish of the night. The individual elements were good.. just not together though. The eclair with raspberry was fantastic, but the shrimp threw me off. The cracker/chip on the side was pretty good. (2/5) Banh Mi: I liked this one! The flavors did really remind me of Banh Mi, and I especially liked the sorbet on the side. However, I'd take a cheap banh mi under $10 over this fancy version any day. I personally wasn't a fan of the presentation either, and my toast was slightly burnt. (4/5) Black Cod: the fish was incredibly tender, but the flavors were underwhelming to me. (3/5) Sourdough Jajangmyeon: this was one of the dishes I saw online that made me want to try Joomak Banjum in the first place. Sadly... I was disappointed. This rendition tasted like a Thanksgiving noodle soup. Don't get me wrong - I love a thanksgiving feast, but I was expecting a luscious, thick black bean sauce. Similar to my opinion of the Banh Mi, Jajangmyeon is such a good dish by itself; it doesn't need all these fancy culinary twists. The sourdough noodles were absolutely amazing though; I just wouldn't have called this course Jajangmyeon. (3/5) Long Island Duck: I liked everything on the plate.. except for the duck. In my opinion, duck is one of those proteins that need to be fully cooked (like Peking Duck, for example). The piece of duck tasted rather 'gamey' and wasn't as tender as I would've liked it to be. (3/5) Cherry Blossom Dessert: I visited New York during cherry blossom season, and I was absolutely mind blown by this dessert! The creativity, execution, presentation... everything about this was perfect. I was just in awe the whole time I was eating the dessert. (500/5) Maesil: I had high hopes after the Cherry Blossom Dessert & the sorbet from the Banh Mi earlier, but I wasn't a fan of the flavors. I found it to be really bitter, although it did cleanse my palette. (2/5) While all the courses were served on expensive dish ware and came with expensive utensils, my party was slightly uncomfortable with how the spoons were placed directly on the table. There was a chopstick holder for the Jajangmyeon, but I was expecting that for each course. It also would've been okay had they wiped down the table after each course, but they did not do that either. The booth seats were also uncomfortable. The padding didn't extend all the way, so my upper back/neck was hurting throughout the whole service. I found myself having to stretch my neck between each course. Lastly, I noticed we had a lot of different servers. Our main server was pretty nice, as well as the majority of the others, but I did notice some inconsistency from server to server. This impacted my decision on how much to tip, as I felt like some servers deserved higher than others. Overall, I really do appreciate Joomak Banjum's creative genius, but the courses were hit-or-miss. The restaurant scene is very competitive in New York, and for $185, I can't confidently recommend this place to everyone. However, if you DO have the money to try a VERY unique dining experience, then Joomak Banjum might be the place for you!

My friend coordinated a dinner here for a party of nine. She mentioned that Joomak was very helpful and accommodating throughout the whole process. We arrived and were seated at a big long table in a semi enclosed area. We each did the 95 dollar tasting menu and shared a few bottles of wine that the sommelier helped choose. She made great recommendations for a red and a white around our price range and to match with the food! For the first course, I got the banh mi. It was an upscale rendition with delicious beef tartare on toast. I was able to try my friend's Oleo cookie, which was really beautifully done, but a little too strong for our taste. We were surprised that he was able to finish it all. For the next course, I chose the eel dish which cost an extra 10-15 dollars. It was the softest eel on a bed of soft pillowy carbs. The jiajiang mein was not bad and the only option of the three that didn't cost extra. Then, I opted for the duck, which was average and not very memorable. The accompanying cruller was weird as I was expecting it to be sweeter. I would definitely choose my friend's chicken pot pie over this. For the dessert, the pea dessert left me wanting something else. My friend's shaved ice was amazing. Overall, it was a great dining experience for such a huge party. They did an amazing job, answering questions, making sure we had water and wine. Based on my Korean tasting menu experience so far, I would have to say Oiji mi and Jua are better, but they also cost more. Kochi is better too. But this is still a place to try if you're into Korean tasting menus.

Unforgettable was JB's Ugly Duckling Tasting Menu Dinner. Beautiful fusion of Korean-Chinese cuisine with outstanding French techniques and a touch of pastry mastery to each of the 8 courses. Tickled I was with their ode to NYC's "Everything Bagel", an amuse-bouche with cured fish, ikura, and, citrus cream cheese mousse. Equally incredible in taste of savory and sweet with the rest. Cozy and modern minimalistic is Joomak Banjum. Impeccable was the service, including not simply omitting, but actually creating new dishes accordingly to guest's allergies. Whether it's for a full dinner or dropping in last moment at their bar for a drink and a la carte bites, I'm already looking forward to my next time back. CHEERS!

I love this restaurant so sooo so much! The chefs are incredible, and the restaurant is so beautiful. The food here is fantastic, and the portions are incredibly generous. Chef Jiho is a world reknown pastry chef, so many of the dishes have a certain sweet taste to it! Recommend coming here, it is fantastic!

This place is extraordinarily good. Run by pastry chefs with insanely strong aesthetic and flavor insight, it's effing delicious and, more importantly, what I think is the most interesting tasting menu in Manhattan. A lot of these fancy tasting menus are just profoundly boring - yes, of course there's going to be uni, caviar, foie gras, wagyu. Yawn. Here, it's just a parade of surprising textures, colors, flavors. I usually hate sweet-salty and this just crushed it. See the pictures - everything was great, and the desserts blew my mind. I left so, so happy. You will too. PS - The service is fantastic, and the sommelier helped us into a very happy place.

I like how innovative the menu is, modernizing Korean cuisine. Pretty much all the plates were very enjoyable. The only one that I felt like was a miss was a donut topped with gochujang sauce (1 star off); I don't think that worked. Each course highlighted different ingredients with different flavors and textures. The portions were just right. Overall, I had a delectable meal.

We came in on a Wednesday evening with a counter reservation - not knowing that it is a requirement to have the prix fixe menu. Be careful because the call out on Resy does not appear throughout your booking flow and mentioned within a bunch of text. After asking to be swapped to the dining room instead, we were looped into the most awkward hesitation where the host had to ask the kitchen to ask the head chef to ask the dessert chef. No one wanted to make a call on it and the dessert chef was asked to make a call, which she refused to decide. It's fine - we stuck with the set menu. The counter seating was supposed to be interactive and engaging, but it felt awkward and intrusive. The staff kept reaching over us to change the plates and utensils after every course, which disrupted our conversation and comfort. The dessert chef did not interact with us at all, and we felt like we were watching her work in moody silence. The food itself was amazing, and I have to give credit to the chef for creating some innovative and delicious dishes. The noodles, the banh mi, and the surprise starter were my favorites. The number of dessert courses in the menu, were an overkill. Overall for the price that can get you a full meal at a 3 star Michelin restaurant, you'd think that for the awkwardness we were inconvenienced with will at least get a differentiating experience from the dining room. All we got was "here is a wine list, though I guess you might not want it".

Fantastic meal and service coupled with the fact that they could accommodate a gluten allergy (very rare for Korean restaurants in the city) makes this a restaurant we'd definitely return to, with the only negative being that they didn't have a full liquor license, only wine. We chose the 4 course meal but added the extra caviar course at the beginning, everything was delicious. The presentation was also beautiful Salmon amuse bouche to start was fresh and tasty The extra caviar course was perfection, the flavors of the purée under it were amazing coupled with the caviar I ordered: Foie gras - this was my least favorite dish as I only enjoyed the mouse part, didn't care for the actual blood orange Sourdough Jajangmyeon - just order it, it's one of the best things I've eaten Duck Leg Galbi - very large portion with amazing flavors. Panna Cotta Dessert - light and yummy. For gluten free, you could pretty much get anything modified except for the Sourdough Jajangmyeon, the Brioche Mandoo and the duck leg, but our server was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful in navigating the menu with us. Looking forward to returning to try other items!

I was a here a few months ago for dinner with friends and the service and ambiance was good. Though I have to say the food was not my cup of tea personally. I do have to respect the creativity of mixing Korean, Chinese, and French inspirations together though so would recommend for those who enjoy trying out creative cuisines.

Went here for a dessert tasting, good ambiance for a group hang or a romantic dinner. We sat by the bar since we only wanted dessert. The presentations of the desserts were quite eye catching, the peas and the pea skin looked so real, while the skin ended up to be a crispy texture. Meanwhile, the root beer float was also stunning and tasty.

4.5 stars. Overall it was a great tasting experience. We got the Mother's Day tasting instead of the regular one. Loved the caviar with peanut butter Creme. The galbi was really nice too.

Amazing! The food was so tasty, complex flavors, the service was also amazing, they paid attention to the notes I input in the reservation as to what I can't have. I thought we weren't going to be full after the 4-course meal but we actually were.

I went in a little nervous based on the mixed reviews - and sad to say, we left very full but unsatisfied - a weird combo to be sure. We got the 4 course prix fixe and ordered the fluke / banh mi, jajangmyeon / lobster mandoo, duck / wagyu, and loaded potato / beet basque. The first two courses were decent, with the bahn mi and jajangmyeon being standouts (although we don't understand why it is called jajangmyeon as it has no resemblance to the original Korean Chinese dish). The lobster mandoo felt off balance, a little too sweet. The next two courses underwhelmed us. The duck (not their galbi dish but with a pastry around it) was tasty but heavy, and didnt seem at all inspired by Korean or Chinese cuisine. The wagyu was undersalted and one note. The desserts felt like they were trying too hard and were the nail on the coffin for us. The loaded potato dessert felt greasy and heavy, and after the ice cream on the top was gone you were left with just a mashed potato substance in the bottom that was not good on its own. If you like food that makes you think, maybe this place is for you, but we won't be going back.

Went to Joomak who are the same chefs behind DOOBAR (which I raved about in another review) for dinner on a weekday. Me and my boyfriend got the 4-course menu which is priced well with portion sizes that are actually quite large. I'd recommend going with the: hiramasa, jajangmyeon, duck, and the green pea I personally thought DDOBAR was better but am still happy I experienced the food here! Our waitress let us know that the chefs come from a pastry background so all the dishes have some sort of dessert/pastry element. I was especially surprised by the hiramasa, which came with this vanilla cream that complimented the fish surprisingly well! Honorable mention has got to be the duck which came with a freaking donut. Fire.

I was sad that I walked out of this restaurant not LOVING Joomak, especially given that it's one of the Korean Michelins in the city. I thought the dishes were a hit or miss - didn't really capture the home-y Korean flavors I grew up eating and didn't leave a memorable impression. I will say, though, the service was quite exceptional. I ordered a dish that the chef apparently didn't love after he cooked it and offered a delicious wagyu dish instead and complimentary octopus. Went above and beyond. I wasn't a big fan of the welcome bite - just kinda tasted like a salmon lox bagel. I liked the banh mi but thought the mozzarella overpowered everything. Also slides off and hard to eat with the rest of the dish. My favorite was the wagyu; the beef was extremely tender and juicy. I liked the green pea dessert as well - very creative and fun. Overall, if you didn't tell me this was a Korean restaurant, I wouldn't have really known. That's after trying my friend's jjajangmyeon and duck galbi as well (other than the heavy gochujang flavor on it). 4/5 because of exceptional service.

Today was a rough experience. - we had one person who couldn't eat beef, but they still served the person beef - we had one person who couldn't tolerate any spicy, but they still served the person the spicy dish and it wasn't pleasant - some dishes went out of order and took 15 minutes (prior to the 4th dish), which caused a pretty rough waiting period - dinner took over 3 hours even after telling them to speed it up I'm not sure if they were short an employee or two, but the lack of attentiveness to the order and dietary restrictions along with the inconsistency in food being delivered was below expectations. For a 1 star Michelin and at $200+/tasting, this time it wasn't worth the value. Disappointing.

I recently came here for dinner and had a lovely time. The space itself is very stylish and minimal, yet welcoming. We all ordered the 4 course menu, which was actually pretty filling. Like other people have mentioned, there's a big emphasis on dessert here, which can be seen in pretty much every dish. It's a very creative and unique take. However, I do think that some dishes are more successful than others. I very much enjoyed the octopus and halibut, but found the OLEO cookie a bit too sweet. Dessert was my favorite course - beautiful presentation and well executed. Service was friendly and attentive. All in all, I'm very glad we got to try this place and would recommend it for a unique experience.

When I take stock of my most memorable moments, it's experiences like my visit to Joomak Banjum that culminate to a life well lived. I did not expect to have one of the most amazing dining experiences of my life when I walked in, but from the moment we stepped inside the gorgeous interior that is functional, sleek, and stylish to the amazing staff, and of course the food...Joomak Banjum delivered across the board. The vibe here was perfect and as I sat at the counter with three friends, people who I looked over at and realized just how beautiful they were, I took a moment to center myself and give gratitude for such amazing company in such a beautiful setting where I was blessed to have a beautiful experience consuming dishes made with love and care. My friend who brought me here asked the staff to guide us in terms of dishes and we were treated to a parade of superb items one after another. Truth be told, I don't have much of a sweet tooth but the desserts are the absolute show stoppers here. Inventive, innovative, and simply fantastic...I loved every bite of the desserts from the cheese course to the after dessert treat, which was a deconstructed tiramisu that left me wanting way more despite being filled to the rim. The savory dishes were unique and contained a melange of styles and influences but still tethered to a Korean-Chinese base, I enjoyed the sourdough jajangmyun and clam and a veal chop that materialized out of nowhere was simply remarkable. Considering people live entire lifetimes and sadly never get to enjoy an experience like this, I felt blessed and honored to have been introduced to this place and will cherish the experience for a while. A great place if you want to celebrate any and everything, and though it's a bit higher in the price scale, it's well worth a visit here!

I came here with a party of 5 on weeknight. I made this reservation through Resy within a week. Not going to lie, I was a bit skeptical since the prime time reservations were wide open the whole week. From past experiences, all the hype and most desired restaurants are almost instantaneously booked up, especially newly rewarded Michelin Star restaurants. To my surprise, Joomak Banjum is indeed a zebra and exceeded well past my expectations! Joomak Bangjum is a recently awarded Michelin Star restaurant consisting of several Michelin-Star pastry chefs that specializes in Korean-Chinese cuisine with French techniques. Our party of 5 opt for the Ugly Duckling Tasting, which is an 8 course tasting menu (with the option of adding Brioche Mandoo as an additional course). We were also in service of a sommelier Steve who was very well knowledgable in the realm of wines. We ended up getting two bottles of the wine (one orange, one white). This is what our tasting menu consisted of: - Caviar - Hiramasa - Banh Mi - Black Cod - Sourdough Jajangmyeon - Long Island Duck - Jasmine Meringue - Butter Pecan Mousse Let's talk about the food; I will say that everything was very good and I can't stop saying good things about them. The highlight of every dish is that they take a simple dish and not only do they elevate it with unique contrasting flavors, but they also incorporate complex techniques to bring out an unique yet risky combination of tastes. For example: The Caviar came along with black sesame custard and blackberries. Typically I would prefer caviar by itself or on something savory as contrasting flavors, however the black sesame custard was an interesting mix and seemed to work. The Hiramasa Eclair was also a collective of different sweet elements and accompanied by savory hiramasa. I would say my favorite dish and highlight of the night was the Banh Mi. As simple as the dish would suggest, that is an understatement of the complexity of flavors. It was beef tartare with pear butter and buffalo mozzarella, topped with a cracker that was form from various different sauces combined. At this point it felt like we were eating a piece of art. Needless to say, the flavors of this definitely made it as my top course of the night. Most of my friends said the Long Island Duck was their top dish as it was very tender and paired well with the other flavors presented with the dish. The Black Cod and the Jasmine Meringue were also very good! The only dish I felt underwhelmed about was the Sourdough JJM. I feel like the texture and flavors were very bland for what JJM should be. Again it is their spin on the classic JJM dish, and I respect that, just did not hit the bars for me. Overall, I must say that this was probably one of the top testing menus I've had this past two years! This is also in comparison to a plethora of Michelin star restaurants I've had as well. Not only was the tasting menu delicious, but it also felt like a display of fine culinary arts at this point. Executive Chef Jiho Kim stopped by our table and talked to us about the meal too, which was a nice experience altogether. The food, ambience, and excellent service, definitely made this a wonderful experience! Would definitely come back again on a different occasion!

Food was pretty good, pretty different from what we normally eat but was nice to get a little of each front eh tasting menu. Surprisingly it was also a decent amount of food. Service was amazing, the chef was nice enough to even give a nice surprise desert for us too. Ambiance was nice too and fitting. Overall, would recommend.

Third time here. We had the four course menu and added the caviar supplement. Cornichon and caviar. Fantastic Two out of the four plates needed more flavor. We used kimchi for the kick we were expecting since it was the banchan on the table. The desserts were show stoppers.

When is the last time you walked into a restaurant and exclaimed "I'll have one of everything, please!"? Never? Same, but that all has changed now. I usually write about the details of ordering later in a review, but this is (and was) a special occasion. My parents, fiancé and I tried all 16 dishes on the prix fixe menu, and they wowed all of us. The creativity, playfulness, technique and execution in the kitchen here is as impressive as I've seen anywhere, and the service is impeccable. My parents hadn't tried Korean food (my cuisine of choice these days) prior to this outing, so I was thrilled that their first experience with it was so overwhelmingly positive. Joomak Banjum is in the Korean fine dining mecca, a newcomer holding its own with the heavy hitters. Came here as a party of four on a Saturday night. We were celebrating three of our birthdays, so I guess you could say it was a special occasion. What I've noticed at Korean restaurants in this area is a trend of sparse decor, a modern vibe and an open kitchen. The tables are set with metal chopsticks (cool in theory, not the easiest to use in practice) and very cute little chopsticks stands. Water is refilled quickly and you're able to keep a pitcher on the table, always a big plus in this over-hydrater's book. No liquor here, which I was originally bummed about but the wine here is superb. I opted to start with the Sool, which at JB is a complex rice wine that's rich and full of flavor. If you're not feeling that adventurous, they have some great wines by the glass (your usual reds and whites, as well as some "sweeter" options, ranging from off-dry rieslings to tawny ports). Food-wise, you have the option of choosing between two menus: the four-course prix fixe or the "Ugly Duckling" tasting. For the prix fixe, each section has four options to choose from, and given that we were a party of four, we decided that the prix fixe would allow us to try more dishes than we'd be able to if we opted for the tasting. So we just said "one of everything please!", they took our menus, and that was that. We started with a very fun and seriously tasty amuse bouche, a teeny tiny everything bagel brioche with smoked salmon and roe on top. Fluffy, crisp and delightful. It's going to be a challenge to recount all flavors of all dishes because really, the night was one long stretch of culinary artistry and everything was fantastic. I will just list out our dishes and put asterisks next to the ones that were particularly standout, but believe me when I tell you that there was not one bad note sung all night. Grilled Mackerel & Beet* Thai Snapper & Peach* Fluke, Fig, & Chili* Matsutake & Scallop (didn't try because I don't eat scallops) Eel & Koshihikari* Sourdough Jajangmyun & Clam Abalone, Wakame & Truffle Lobster & Passion Fruit* Weakfish & Korean Bouillabaisse Tkeokbokki & Escargot* Chicken, Peanut & Confit Pepper* Ribeye & Celery Root* Chocolate Mousse, Peanut, Oreo & Popcorn Ice Cream* Caramelized Fig, Lime Curd, Rosemary & Butterbeer Ice Cream* Green Pea Crémeux, Granny Smith, Lime Leaf & Tarragon Froyo* Ube Bread Pudding, Toasted Fluff & Sweet Potato Ice Cream Well, that wasn't very discerning but I tried. At the end of the meal, the chef came over to our table to asked how we liked everything, which was a treat. I told him, not exaggerating, that it was one of the best meals any of us had had in a very long time, and he seemed genuinely touched. Moments like these are a big reason why I love dining out in NYC.

The service was amazing except for the tiramisu would recommend everything. The Eel rice was the highlight along with the duck leg

Looking at the reviews and ig story I was looking forward to this place with friends. But we were highly disappointed with the service and the food. I mean we only had a four entrees between the four of us and 2 or 3 appetizers. It took them 3-4 hours to get the food out slowly. We were so hungry and unsatisfied by their service and pace. When we got the food looking forward to it. First bite of any of the plates were terrible. We waited so long for the worst food. Since the dinner was so long even when we left hungry to get food somewhere else. Most places around closed already. So we went home hungry and paid for this price. Do not come here if you want good food. Their dessert was not bad. Better than the food. Never coming here or recommend here to anyone. It was a punishment waiting for the food and eating it. Be warned, it looks pretty and ambiance. But the food is terrible.

Modern take on classic korean favorites with fusion inspiration. We made reservations on a Friday evening. My husband had been wanting to come and try it out. Their menu is either a four course menu or larger tasting menu. We opted for the four course menu. We were served an "everything bagel" amuse bouche to start. 1st course -Banh mi with tartare and picked veggies (3/5): the beef tartare was good but the flavors didn't wow or excite me. -Duck liver mousse (5/5): just delicious! The liver mousse was nice and light. The contrast with the black cherries was really interesting. The duck heart was cooked well and not too gamey. 2nd course -Sourdough jjajangmyeon (5/5): idk how the chef got the sauce to taste like sourdough but it really tasted like sourdough bread. Mind blown. The shrimp were cooked nicely too and added nice protein. -Brioche Mandu, which is signature (4/5): the scallop was cooked nicely, the corn soup foam my husband loved. But he said the brioche flavor of the mandu was a bit overpowering. 3rd course -Tilefish in seafood soup sauce (3/5): the fish was cooked well but the portion was really small and the accompanying vegetables felt meh. -Duck confit leg (4/5): the presentation was very innovative and the churro was nice texture. The duck leg was tender and cooked well. Though I'm not sure we were wow'd by it either. 4th course - Ah my favorite course -Boston creme pie (5/5): I think the highlight was the black shard that looked so unassuming but was delicious chocolate. So good. The contrast between sweet and salty was great. -Toasted rice panna cotta (5/5): leaning on the sweeter side but still really good. The panna cotta was yummy and set well. The ube meringue on top added nice texture and I liked the brown sugar (?) ice cream. The crumbles of cake helped form a nice partially deconstructed dessert. Overall, very good and we left full.

This is a hidden gem! My friends and I came here to have dinner here to celebrate our birthdays. We all got the Ugly Duckling Tasting. It consists of 6 courses and 2 add-ons with added cost. There is also another four-course menu with different dishes to choose from for each course. To start, the hosts and servers were impeccable and caring to the guests. One of my friends has a nut allergy and she was still able to have the full dining and tasting course experience without any issues. The ambiance and decor are very chic and low-key--it was what I needed after a long work week. It was nice that Chef Kim came out to explain the dishes to us as well. Moving on to the food--the main reason why we wanted to try this place. We were greeted with an amuse-bouche. It was an "everything bagel." It was so light and airy with the smoked fish. My favorite dish is the caviar, which you can get if you add it to your tasting menu. I also liked how we got to try many different ways Chef Kim prepares fish. The most interesting dish by far was the sourdough jajangmyun. I was expecting the dish to be jajangmyun, but it was more elevated and delicious. I tasted the essence and flavor of jajangmyun in the noodle, but the rest of the dish is nothing like jajangmyun. There was so many hidden courses throughout the tasting menu, by the end of it, our bellies were more than content. This is a place I would go for a date or celebration with a small group. I will definitely come back!

The ambiance and service were both nice, but the food here was devastatingly disappointing. First and foremost, a lot of the dishes are very handed with strange flavors that don't mesh together well. There is an overwhelming "dessert" theme which really doesn't work very well, especially when it comes to the banh mi app. The sourdough noodles that everyone seems to rave about were way too sour. The lamb was extremely gamey and the accompaniments were extremely random / did not add at all to the dish. I really wanted to like this place but in terms of truly tasty food, spend your money elsewhere.

had dinner here for a friends birthday without even knowing that it's a 1 star michelin restaurant! the vibe is pretty chill and unpretentious. servers are friendly and seem happy to explain the tasting menus and individual dishes in detail. we opted for the ugly duckling tasting menu and the 4 course menus (waitress was kind enough to do this for the table). my favorite courses were the banh mi and the black cod. while i thoroughly enjoyed my meal, i'm not sure if anything was memorable enough for me to return any time soon. however i would recommend checking this place out for upscale korean cuisine at a reasonable price!

There are so many Michelin rated restaurants in New York, but this one in particular intrigued me as it is from a Korean chef. We had a great experience at Jungsik, so I was looking forward to this experience. However, this establishment missed the mark on some dishes while performing well in others. Our menu included the following (with the addition of 3 à la carte desserts) at the studio counter: an everything bagel canapé, caviar (dill custard, yuzu creme fraiche), madai (granny smith apple, tarragon cream & celery), hiramasa (eclair, raspberry & cashew butter), banh mi (beef tartare, pear butter & buffalo mozzarella), black cod (korean bouillabaisse, nori tofu & radicchio), abalone risotto (nori sabayon), sourdough jajangmyeon (comté cheese, shrimp & pickled shallots), long island duck (sweet potato cheesecake, cranberry & duck jus), warm brownie (stout caramel, gouda ice cream), jasmine meringue (coconut rice pudding, pineapple & coconut yuzu sorbet), butter pecan mousse (chocolate sorbet), mandarin curd (black olive sable & black sesame sorbet), mont blanc (chestnut), and finally the amazake Boston cream pie (olive oil ganache & black cardamom ice cream). I think the main problem with some of the pairings in the fish dishes were the pairing of fish and fruit. I understand that some restaurants want to differentiate themselves with others, but the pairing of fish and fruit does not work well at all. As fish is a delicate flavor, it should be complimented with something that brings some salinity or a delicate umami such as a soy sauce or soy based sauce. This issue was most prominent in the dishes featuring madai, hiramasa, and the black cod. I think the most bizarre combination was in the interior of the eclair on the hiramasa (amberjack) dish, which featured a raspberry pureé; it just didn't work. Raspberry works with a sweet custard or chocolate, but not any savory protein item. On the madai (sea bream), carefully sliced granny smith apple and raw celery was placed with the fish; the acidic sweetness of the apple served no purpose in elevating or complimenting the sea bream. The black cod was peared with torched segments of citrus, which again, didn't compliment the cod very well. I suppose one could eat around them? The weakest dish was the sourdough jajangmyeon; if I was the chef, I would have tempered expectations of the dish by not mentioning jajangmyeon at all, as it didn't resemble it in the slightest bit. The shrimp was succulent but seemingly it wasn't seasoned at all, instead relying on the noodle's sauce. I would suggest that the chef do a luxurious play on jajangmyeon with a high quality lamb or beef and the normalized stir-fried black bean sauce if using this specific nomenclature. The clear strengths of the menu included the initial canapé, caviar dish, banh mi, abalone risotto, aged duck, and the desserts of course. The miniature everything bagel canapé was very cute and clever while delivering the essence of the full sized version. The dill custard served as an herbaceous, cool, slightly sweet, and creamy contrast to the salinity and delicate burst from the caviar. This was a creative departure from how caviar is usually served as a luxurious quenelle on top of a completed dish. The banh mi was an interesting interpretation of a traditional Vietnamese banh mi, which is a closed baguette with sliced cured or grilled meat with julienned vegetables. Instead, it was open faced and featured beef tartare with complimentary accoutrements that provided a pleasurable savory eating experience. The abalone risotto was simply divine; probably one of the best risotto dishes I have eaten as it was served with an Asian flair. The al dente rice, savory nori sabayon, and the gently cooked abalone served as excellent textural and flavor profiles. The Long Island duck was aged (I believe the staff stated it was aged at 20 days at minimum), seared beautifully with a crispy skin, and served pink. This was an expert preparation and while aged, still provided succulence to the duck meat. These savory dishes really saved the night and I would suggest the chef to extend on these strengths and take sweet fruit away from the delicate fish dishes. The desserts were all beautiful and delicious; I was getting beyond full at that point and probably would have enjoyed them more but I was getting major FOMO as we were sitting in front of the dessert counter (hence the studio tasting menu). Two critiques I have of the desserts were that the mandarin curd was a bit too intense and the caramel of the warm brownie was too sweet. Otherwise, the taste, textural components, and aesthetics of each dessert were spot on and served as a highlight of the meal. I am on the fence with recommending this restaurant, but I would say it is worth trying once with the caveat that fruit is featured with fish. That being said, the ingredients and technique are on clear display here.

I came here with high expectations, since a few friend had recommended it + they had just won a Michelin star. Overall - it was fine, but I wouldn't think of it as Korean food, because you'll be disappointed (and there are better options for Korean-French cuisine.) It's better to think of it as more New American! For four courses, the value is pretty good. Would I go again? Probably not, but I'm glad I checked it out! FOOD Favorites were the bagel amuse bouche, the duck liver, and the bahn mi. I didn't like the sourdough jajangmyeon but my friend did - to me the noodles felt too clumpy and the sourdough too overwhelming. The duck galbi was actually cooked perfectly, but the galbi sauce was a bit too strong for me and tasted more BBQ-y than I would have expected. I also didn't like either of the desserts - the individual components were fine but didn't blend together that well. SERVICE Really great. Our server seemed to be very knowledgable about the menu and checked in with us continuously. VIBES Seemed like a good place to go for a date or a family dinner - there are a row of small 2 seat-er tables, and on the other side, booths for bigger parties. The lighting would kind of go back and forth from dark to light, but the overall ambiance was nice.

Wow, this is one of the best and most creative restaurants I've been to. We went during Restaurant Week and got the tasting menu. The caviar with dill custard is a delightful mix of flavors and a great way to kick off the menu. The hiramasa eclair with raspberry and cashew butter is one of the best dishes I've ever had. I can't stop thinking about it - it's so inventive and clever, so unexpected and yet it works so well. It's essentially a raspberry eclair with hiramasa. The sweet and savory work together perfectly. Another highlight was a special that night - a kimchi risotto with black truffle. So much umami and deliciousness. The mandarin curd for dessert was excellent - such a fun play of textures and flavors. The wine list is well curated, with interesting wines that are all worth considering. This restaurant had been on my list for awhile and I'm so glad I finally went! I highly recommend a visit here and I can't wait to come back.

I AM NOT A FOOD CRITIC OR ANYTHING IM JUST SOME DUDE ON THE STREET thanks for reading that disclaimer I think this place is a 3 and I wouldn't come back, because it doesn't fit my palate at all. All of the plates were pretty sweet. I know some other reviewers touched on that but I felt like although it was unique and kind of a fun experience, it was too sweet. Banh Mi: it's like a beef tartare and this was nice. Nothing too special though, tasted good Sourdough Jajangmyeon: yeah this was not that good, not the biggest fan of it. I didn't like the shio leaf, felt like it didn't complement the rich and heavy taste of the sauce. Duck Leg Galbi: this was good but the sauces were pretty sweet. bleh Desserts were solid

My partner booked a birthday dinner at Joomak Banjum a month in advance. Unbeknownst to us, the restaurant had scheduled to relocate and close its operations two days prior to our scheduled dinner, despite taking our reservation. This was not an unexpected closure. In fact, it was announced on Joomak Banjum's Instagram some time in advance. However, no one bothered to let us know that our booking was cancelled until the actual day of our reservation. Such disregard to customers' plans is completely unnecessary. When we complained that we could not get an alternative reservation in a few hours' notice, we were offered two bar seats at Joomak Banjum's sister establishment, DDOBAR, an omakase-style operation at Olly Olly Market. We accepted, simply because it was too late to make any other comparable booking for the same day, even though a food court is not what we had in mind when originally reserving a Michelin star dinner. When my partner and I got to DDOBAR, the manager opened a bottle of sparkling wine "with apologies from the Chef". After indicating that we had finished our glasses, we were poured the rest of the bottle. Imagine our surprise when we later discovered that we had actually been **charged for it**! In sum, both Joomak Banjum and DDOBAR have let us down. We cannot understand their behavior and feel extremely disrespected. This was not the birthday dinner we had in mind. So disappointing.

Thought it would be on par with the J's i.e. Jua, Jungsik, and Jeju, but Joomak disappointed me. However if you like Atoboy or LittleMad style, then this might be a restaurant for you. It is located off the main K-town street so location isn't too ideal as it is loud and kind of messy around for the type of experience they are trying to curate. The food was extremely sub-par and did not match the level expected from a more fine dining experience. One flavor usually masked all the others i.e. gochujang, or the PB. You can go with the tasting option ($225) or the four course + supplements, which is what we did. Would not return again but highly recommend their new project, DDOBAR in the Olly Olly market!

Tucked right at the edge of Koreatown, a true hidden gem! Tried their seasonal tasting menu and four-course dinner with my family, so freaking flavorful!! Staff was extremely courteous and allowed us to be seated 20 min before our reservation (surprised that it wasn't fully packed on a Saturday night!). The seasonal tasting menu came with 8 dishes, and 2 of us added on an extra 9th dish each. Dishes in the four-course menu were from a similar selection to the tasting menu--just larger portions! Standouts include the caviar starter (super creamy and decadent for something savory!), brioche mandoo (great balance of flavors using corn veloute), duck leg galbi (so tender and juicy, plus came with a duck juice-based donut that reminded us of sesame balls), and the toasted marshmallow dessert (a refreshing sweet and salty combo!). Though everything was pretty tasty, the main components of a few dishes seemed to be overpowered by other supporting elements. We wish the sourdough jajangmyeon was a bit less salty. The hiramasa dish was on an eclair filled with blueberry--a creative take but took away from the fresh flavor of the fish. Same with the king crab dish--rice was super creamy and masked the natural, sweet fragrance of the crab. 4.5 stars overall for the seamless service and amazing food! Highly recommend this for a night out--a great array of options to choose from!

I was so amazed by the creative dishes and the beautiful presentation. We were impressed with all of the dishes that we tried. If you love savory bites, you need to try this spot in Ktown! The only dish that I was not a fan of is the sourdough jajangmyun - it did not wow me as much as the other dishes did. The rice and sauce with the eel was amazing! We wish we had more of that. The desserts are also so adorable and not too sweet. IG @welovetoeatny

Came here with a few friends on a weekend night and it was surprisingly quiet (although this was before they were awarded a Michelin star). FOOD The food was decent but lacking the ultimate wow factor. We had the 4-course menu and all the dishes were reasonably delicious. My favorite dish was the sourdough jajangmyeon - it was super flavorful. The duck leg galbi was on the greasier side and a little too heavy for me. Portion sizes are on the smaller end - I was happy but my husband wasn't full after the meal. SERVICE / AMBIENCE Everyone was courteous. I have nothing to complain about but also nothing really stood out. Decor is similar to other new Korean bistro/fusion restaurants in the neighborhood. Very minimalistic decor with an industrial vibe. Reminded me of the now-closed restaurant "ON" as well as Little Mad in the neighborhood. OVERALL It was definitely a good experience dining here. I'm glad I checked it out. Although there wasn't anything super special so I probably won't be coming back here.

TLDR: Truffle Kung Pao Chicken. Joomak Banjum is a new entrant to the Korean tasting menu scene. At $85 for four courses, it is a a good price point for this type of cuisine. The space itself is beautiful, very minimalistic and spaced out comfortably. We opted for the four-course so we could try more dishes. To start, the amuse bouche was delightful. An everything bagel macaroon with smoked salmon and salmon roe. Savory, creamy and so delicate. Next, a salad with this wonderful tarragon vinaigrette and creme fraiche. The shaved black truffle was a welcome addition. We started with the beef tartare and the blueberry-cured sea bass. The tartare flavor was a bit bolder with the gochujang. The sea bass was delicate and very enjoyable with the pistachios and the sliced apple. The sourdough jajangmyun and clams were really tasty. For what's traditionally a very heavy dish, it was surprisingly on the lighter tasting side. The barley rice and asparagus was good too. Don't forget to mix all that sauce up. Literally not one piece was left behind. For our main courses we chose the Sichuan ribeye and truffle kung pao chicken. The ribeye was tender and so lovely with the forbidden rice. I'm not sure what the sauce was but it was rich and every bite was awesome. The chicken I especially liked. It was more of a deconstructed Kung pao chicken but this for me was the best. The chicken with that brioche stuffing and crispy chicken skin, oh man. I wish I had a huge piece of this to eat. The charred broccolini and sliced chilis were great. My only comment would be I wish our entrees had knives. The pieces were a bit hard to eat and separate with just chopsticks and through bites. Desserts were unsurprisingly good. They have some serious pastry chefs. The rice pudding had a lot going on but mixing all the elements results in this deliciously tropical spoonful in each bite. The monkey bread was super good too. All in all, I'd be curious to see how the menu develops through the months. Talented team. I thought at one point I needed more food but those desserts are filling. After we finished, the portion sizes made sense. It would be cool if there were some a la carte add-ons. Always a good way to showcase some more dishes.

If you're looking for a tasting menu with a focus on seafood an an overall more "sweet" taste to it, come to Joomak Banjum and try their tasting menu. The "studio" menu was offered for only the night we went but had a whopping 13 course meal for around $250 pp. This menu has 3 more dishes than the dining menu but would only be considered worth it if you want the two extra desserts. I was pretty stuffed by the end of it and probably could have gotten away with the regular menu, but dessert lovers rejoice on their 4 dessert dishes Each dish was super unique and had such an amazing texture. Minus one star because I feel like a couple of the dishes fell a little short and the experience was not as intimate as other tasting menu places I've been to. Overall would recommend the smaller menu (as it's much cheaper) for those interested in this place