Norimen

The Korean fried chicken was a standout—crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and coated in a perfectly balanced spicy-sweet glaze. I especially loved the chewy rice cakes in the dish! I was ready to go back just to grab takeout, but they don’t offer it yet since they just opened 3 weeks ago. Luckily, I heard it’s coming soon! The spicy salmon taco was fresh, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the drinks. I tried the watermelon drink—was hoping for a bit more sweetness, but it was still light and refreshing. The calamari portion was smaller than expected, but it was tender and nicely seasoned. The vibe was super chill, and the staff were genuinely friendly. All in all, great flavors, a cozy atmosphere, and definitely a spot I’d come back to. 🍗🌮🦑🍉🍹

Norimen was such a great experience. Midnight, our bartender and server, walked us through the menu and made excellent recommendations for both food and drink. The cocktails were inventive with beautiful presentation, and each one had unique, well-thought-out flavors to make them the highlights of the night. There were drinks even more beautiful than the one I included, but I’m not great at taking pictures (: The food was also very thoughtful. Everything we ordered was great, but the tofu yogurt spread in particular was something I’d absolutely come back for. The space is beautiful, and the atmosphere feels relaxed but special. Service was attentive and friendly, which really tied the whole experience together.

Norimen was a random place we just walked into for lunch, but I'm definitely going to be coming back often! We walked in around 3pm with no wait. The sever was so sweet and helpful with everything. We wanted to try the cocktails, but the bartender isn't there until the evening, so we do have to come back soon for that. We got the lunch sets, and the food was absolutely delicious, and vibes were cozy. Shoutout to our server for being so awesome!

Came for dinner on a Saturday afternoon. Note that this place closes after lunch service and reopens at 4 PM for dinner. The atmosphere is modern and open, offering a pleasant dining environment. At the time of our visit, there was only one staff member handling everything — serving, hosting, and bartending — which was impressive, though it might impact service speed during busy hours. Considering the location, the prices are noticeably higher than other local restaurants — likely due to its proximity to the hotel directly above. All the dishes we tried were tasty and well-executed, but the portion sizes were surprisingly small for the price. One standout detail: the restroom is exceptionally clean and stylish — it feels like something you’d find in a high-end hotel. They even provide complimentary items like menstrual pads and dental floss, which was a thoughtful touch. Since this is in Chinatown, parking can be tricky. Metered spots are limited, so you may need to park in a nearby garage.

🔥 5-Star Review 🔥 A Hidden Gem Reborn – Best Korean Food in Town! I can’t say enough great things about this Korean restaurant under its new management — it’s like a whole new experience, and WOW, they did not come to play! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is welcoming, clean, and filled with the aroma of authentic Korean cooking. The new team is clearly passionate and it shows in every dish. The bulgogi was tender and flavorful, the kimchi had the perfect kick, and don’t even get me started on the bibimbap — absolute perfection in a bowl. Everything was fresh, beautifully plated, and portioned generously. The service was top-tier too. Friendly, attentive staff who made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. You can tell they genuinely care about your experience. If you haven’t tried this place since the new management took over, do yourself a favor and GO. This isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a culinary revival. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again. 💯🇰🇷🔥

came here to try their lunch set and it was a little bit on the pricier side but we all really enjoyed it. i got the salmon option and it was made really well with good flavors and was a decent portion. we also really enjoyed the soup and i really liked the chickpeas in the rice. will come back to try their dinner menu.

We had a wonderful time here! The food was delicious and the cocktails were amazing, with impressive Korean flavors that really made them stand out. The bartender, Midnight, was so friendly, professional, and made the whole experience even better. We’ll definitely be back!

Was invited in by the bartender as we were trying to find a place to eat lunch. Limited menu but exceeded my expectations, the food was very reasonably priced for the amount and quality of food. Me and my friend shared the Donkatsu and it was so crunchy and delish. It was more than enough for the 2 of us, I really liked all the tray side dishes served with it, gave me a good chance to have bits of everything. We even ended with leftovers on the tray because we were too full. I really like my rice on the chewier and sticky side and the texture and taste nailed it perfectly I could’ve ate that bowl alone. Another friend got the salmon and that looked delish as well. Ambience was super nice, place is super new, modern, and clean as it just opened late June, nice place to eat to escape the heat. Shoutout to our bartender/ hostess Midnight who was so sweet, inviting, and fun to talk to. They gave us one of the drinks to try and as my friend said, he would’ve licked the rim clean. Service was amazing, 100% recommend if you’re in Chinatown!

New place that just opened. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, and the service was amazing! My husband loved the salmon entree, and the ice cream was delicious. They also treated us to complimentary mocktail - so refreshing and perfect for the summer! For the noodles, you get the sauce on the side. Make sure to only pour as much as you can handle the spiciness. We're so glad we gave this place a shot. Huge thanks to the awesome staff who encouraged us to come in.

NORIMEN is a casual Korean-American dining and bar that had recently opened up, currently offering dinner service only; they will be serving 'Han Sang' lunch very soon! We stopped by for an early dinner, and ordered: +Potato Brick - a potato pave with house seasoning, Parm foam, and KimPowder +Crab Croquettes - with green garlic gravy, aioli, brown butter, Parm, and lemon zest +the Kim Pasta - prepared with brown butter, shio kombu, shallots, garlic, Kim oil, roasted cherry tomatoes, Parm, kimbukak, and lemon zest +and, the Spicy Bibim Noodles - with Kim oil, scallions, chili threads, snap peas, pickled red onions, cucumbers, pork slice, kim, crispy garlic, and a half-boiled egg with a house spicy sauce; we opted out of the cilantro The items were beautifully presented and enough to share. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and fun! The space is pretty, with an open kitchen and space for larger groups and get-togethers! I'd love to return and try out their lunch trays! +tasty shareables +lunch trays coming soon +friendly and fun staff

Was walking through Chinatown last night and randomly came across this new Korean spot -- such a great find! The food, cocktails, and overall vibe were all on point. Loved the high ceilings and warm interior -- everything felt super thoughtful and well put together. Definitely a hidden gem!! Highly recommend the tofu yogurt appetizer -- one of the best apps I've had in a while! They said scoop sourdough chip with tofu yogurt . It's so savory and crispy!! And the crispy chicken pancake? So good and juicy and tender. We got roasted green tea pudding. They put crispy quinoa. That's awesome!! Also, the Soonbak mocktail and Soojung cocktail were super refreshing -- perfect for this hot summer weather. Definitely coming back!