SEA by Jungsik

The crispy pork dish was a really nice take on the classic wraps that a lot of Southeast Asian countries offer. Very balanced even with the sauce. The crab fried rice dish was also good. The biggest highlight for me though was the coconut sundae dessert. So refreshing, and really every single ingredient in that sundae was pretty much up my alley. The staff was super friendly and attentive, and the food came out pretty fast too. Overall, a more than excellent experience.

I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here. Every dish was full of flavor and perfectly prepared❤️ The shrimp tempura was light, crispy, and not greasy at all, with the shrimp inside cooked just right tender and juicy. It paired beautifully with the dipping sauce and was the perfect way to start the meal. The morning glory was a true highlight. It had that smoky wok flavor with just the right amount of crunch, bringing me back to the authentic taste of Thailand. The curry was outstanding rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced with the creaminess of coconut milk and fresh herbs. The fish was so fresh and tender, making it a perfect match with the curry sauce and steamed rice. To finish off the meal, the pineapple sorbet was refreshing, sweet, and tangy, leaving a clean and delightful aftertaste. It was the perfect ending to an already amazing meal. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend getting the full course here - it felt like a Korean dining experience but with Thai and Vietnamese twists. Casual fine-dining vibes. Their appetizer spring roll was hands down..🥹😋The pork wrap (like bossam) with mint basil and their sauce was one of the softest and most harmonious flavors I’ve had in a while. The Tom Yum dry noodle, made with Korean-style noodles but giving a Middle Eastern touch, was one of the best NYC Asian noodle spots. Dessert? Their ice cream is so unique - coconut coffee with crunchy chocolate bits (so nutty and rich) and a refreshing minty pineapple flavor that was just as good.

Wow—this place was absolutely delicious. I came in with no expectations and was completely blown away by the flavors. The service was okay and the space was definitely on the louder side, but the food more than made up for it. The black cod and crispy pork were to die for. The chili egg was unique and especially great if you enjoy spicy food. As for dessert, I found them a bit underwhelming—you can probably skip the coconut sundae and sorbet. Overall, a fantastic meal with standout dishes that I’d come back for in a heartbeat. Great for a group!

Good, but unimpressive. Most of the food was good, I particularly liked the curry, but nothing was memorable. I've had better food for the same price or less at Vietnamese and Thai restaurants in the area. The shrimp rolls were greasy. The coconut sundae was good, but they advertise Valrhona chocolate in the ingredients and there were no noticeable traces of it. The non-alcoholic cocktail was also decent, though the boba was really hard to eat because of the crushed ice. Generally the restaurant is on the expensive side, but it doesn't earn it. The service was functional, but barely present. The tables are packed. All good, functional, but it's slightly overpriced. I would give 5 stars for about 20-30% lower prices (using other restaurants as the benchmark).

Great place to come with a group of friends and split a bunch of dishes. The menu is pretty small so you could get most of the menu if you come with ~ 6 ppl. Highlights were: Shrimp rolls (these were fried perfectly) Crispy pork Tom yum dry noodles (so interesting) Fried chicken Can definitely skip the skirt steak and short rib curry next time.

Tried almost everything on the menu. I had higher expectations for this place since it's by Jungsik. My favorite dish is the pork belly and shrimp roll. Everything else was good too but not better than any other Thai restaurants in the city. The prices are slightly more expensive than other places that's why I gave it a 4 star. I think if they're charging more I would expect something more special. Overall, the flavors were good but I would prefer cheaper Thai places that offers the same dishes.

This restaurant is a Southeast Asian-themed spot opened by the team behind the Michelin-starred Jungsik. Overall, many of the dishes and their presentation reflect the qualities of a fine dining experience, though there are still areas for improvement, particularly in both food and service. In terms of food, the Sriracha ribs were excellent—well-seasoned and cooked to the right texture. The skirt steak was another standout, both in flavor and presentation, offering a refreshing and memorable experience. However, some dishes could use refinement. For example, the fried chicken was a bit overly salty and came across as somewhat messy in execution. Service is another area that could be improved. When we walked in, although there were open tables, the staff first asked for our names and phone numbers to register us into their system, which felt a bit odd for walk-in customers. More notably, during the meal, a server accidentally spilled sauce from a used dish onto my pants. While accidents can happen, what bothered me most was the server's initial reaction—not an immediate apology, but rather a surprised "You scared me," which felt dismissive and misplaced given the situation. I had to change my post-dinner plans and return home to change clothes. Fortunately, both the server and manager later offered sincere apologies, and the restaurant comped one appetizer, which made the situation more acceptable in the end. Still, I hope they provide better training for their staff, especially on how to handle unexpected incidents with care and professionalism. Additionally, when clearing several small plates, two servers working together might be a safer and more efficient approach. Given the restaurant’s $50–$100 per person price point, both food and service need to be consistently excellent to compete in New York’s high-end dining scene. That said, the restaurant shows a lot of promise, and some dishes are already impressive. I hope they continue to refine their menu and improve their service so they can live up to the high standards set by Jungsik.

Food here was amazing, and was surprised there weren't more people. Pretty spacious interior and staff is really friendly as well. Would definitely come back! FOOD: Crispy Pork (8/10) - Pork is so juicy, and the dish was just fun to eat and pair with the vermicilli noodles and herbs. Must get! Skirt Steak (8/10) - Really tender steak that again paired well with the fish sauce and vermicilli Crab Fried Rice (6/10) - Good taste, but really small portion and pretty standard. Worth getting if you need to fill up

Everything was so yummy and good! My favorites were the short rib, crab fried rice, morning glory, and crispy pork. The rice and morning glory were so good we ordered a second portion! The rest of what we got (tuna carpaccio, sea dog, tom yum noodles, and Thai links). Service was very polite and the decor and plating were all beautiful

Came to SEA for our second anniversary with high expectations given its connection to Jungsik, the Michelin-starred Korean spot. My wife's in her third trimester so I made sure to ask our server about raw ingredients in everything we ordered. Was assured all our dishes would be safe for her to eat. Unfortunately, that turned out to be completely wrong. The evening started promising enough - service was attentive and knowledgeable at first. But things went downhill fast when the food arrived. The only bright spot: Morning glory was executed well, properly balanced and flavorful. This dish alone showed the kitchen's potential. Everything else was a mess, The shrimp roll came out unbalanced and way too oily, not enough filling to balance with the heavy fried wrapper. The accompanying sauce was off, lacking any harmony of flavors. Beef tartare was shockingly acidic - one of the worst dishes I've had in recent memory. The acid completely overpowered everything else, making it almost inedible. Heritage chicken looked promising but was overwhelmingly salty. You could take one bite and appreciate the technique, but then the salt just punched you in the face. The som tum alongside it was surprisingly bland and flat - not what you'd expect from a Thai kitchen that should understand balance and punch. The crab fried rice came with an omelette on top that had raw egg in it. When we asked for it to be cooked a bit more so my wife could eat it, they said sure and then... never came back. Tom yum noodles tasted more like dan dan noodles than anything Thai, with another poached egg that we couldn't touch. When I brought up our concerns at the end of the meal, our server just said "okay" and walked away. No apology, no attempt to make things right, nothing. Just complete indifference to the fact that they'd served unsafe food to a pregnant woman. For a restaurant connected to such a prestigious kitchen, the execution here was surprisingly poor. The flavors were unbalanced, the food safety was questionable, and the service recovery was nonexistent. Won't be recommending SEA to my friends and family.

I absolutely loved every single dish here! It was quite pricey, especially for the portion sizes, but it was delicious so I didn't mind. One of my favorites was the pork belly, and I loved the sauce, rice paper, and greens that came with it which I think perfectly complimented the meat. Inside the restaurant, the lighting is dimmed so it gives very romantic date vibes. Would definitely recommend coming here!

I visited last night with 2 of my girl friends. We sat immediately and I started with the Calamansi Sour it was right up my alley as I love a great gin cocktail. It was refreshing as it was pretty warm out. Every dish was so good in its own way but I would rank the dishes as the following by my favorites: 1. Black Cod - perfect hint of coconut and spice even if you're sensitive to spicy food. 2. Crispy Pork - the pork was juicy and the perfect bite with the sauce and vermicelli pancake 3. Dry tom yum noodles - reminded me of SE Asian bolognese. It was filling. 4. Crab fried rice - had lots of pieces of crab, I had to eat around the chili. 5. Chef's Crudo, don't get me wrong, was so fresh but I can get that anywhere. The food came out so quick and received all the dishes within 1 hour. We would absolutely return again!

I had high hopes for this restaurant, especially knowing it's from the same team behind Jungsik. Unfortunately, my experience didn't quite live up to expectations. We had a 6 PM reservation on a Sunday for a party of three and were seated at a table for four. Right away, I noticed one of the seats was visibly dirty. I let our server know, and instead of cleaning it, he simply swapped it out with the unused seat at our table--which was a bit surprising. Hopefully, the next group notices before sitting down. We also waited about 15 minutes before having to flag someone down just to get menus, and mine ended up being dirty as well. Despite the rocky start, I tried to remain optimistic, hoping the food would turn things around. We all ordered the Pandan Colada Punch, which was delicious--refreshing, easy to drink, and a highlight of the evening. As for the dishes we shared: Chef's Crudo: The yellowtail was fresh and the sauce well-balanced. A solid start. Spicy Beef Tartare: The tartness overwhelmed the beef and, paired with the acidity in the crudo, it was a bit much for me. Thai Links: Great texture and flavor--juicy pork paired perfectly with the sticky rice. My friend especially loved this one. Black Cod: The fish was cooked beautifully, but the sauce was a bit too strong and masked the delicate flavor of the cod. Crab Fried Rice: Gorgeous presentation, but the flavor didn't quite match the visual. It lacked that smoky, charred essence I usually associate with great crab fried rice. Short Rib: My favorite dish of the night. It was flavorful, though I do wish the meat had been more tender. Overall, there were some nice moments, especially in the drinks and a couple of dishes, but I don't think I'll be back.

Very yummy but cocktails are pricey so pace yourself or pre game elsewhere! One cocktail was like $22?!? what the hell!?? My fav was the noodles and crispy pork were the stars! The manhattan location is a bore so sit at the bar and people watch! Our bartender was patient and helpful with our questions and slow responses on drinks. Total was $300 for the two appetizers, 3 dishes, 3 cocktails and one beer so you Judge yourself.

Please go here!!! I brought my family and everybody loved it. The reservation was easy to get, every dish was delicious and packed with flavor, and the total bill came out to be way less than expected. Plus service was so fast. We got the yellowtail crudo, sriracha ribs, crispy pork, black cod curry, morning glory, crab fried rice, and dried tom yum noodles. For dessert we got the coconut ice cream. Just warning that the curry was spicy for anyone that's sensitive to spice.

This is my new favorite restaurant in midtown. Jungsik is the best restaurant I've ever been to in NYC, so I had high hopes for Sea when I heard it was opened by the same team. My expectations were met and exceeded with the flavors of the food. I cannot stress enough, you have to try the prawn rolls. The black cod was unbelievable and my favorite bite of the night, and the seafood tower was also incredible. Everything was so fresh and I couldn't pick a favorite bite if I tried. Eat the oysters with the granita, the yellowtail with the green sauce, the shrimp with their version of cocktail sauce, and the scallops as is with the amazing roe. For drinks, the mar-tea-ni wasn't my thing at all, but I loved the spicy pineapple margarita. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The ambiance was good not great, but it literally didn't matter once I tasted the food. I can't wait to come back.

Everything here was amazing. The vibes are classy but casual. The service was outstanding. And the food was beyond excellent. Prawn Roll: 5/5 not like a traditional spring roll, more fried in a crispy rice but decent portion size and delish SEA Noodle Salad: 5/5 a bit spicy but definitely worth getting - it's warm glass noodles with cuttlefish and shrimp Skirt Steak: 4/5 cooked to perfection, quite a large portion and reminded us of Korean BBQ with the veggies and sides - ratio of sides to steak was a little off, preferred more steak Black Cod: 5/5 Dry Tom Yum Noodles: 5/5 hands down the best dish on the menu. Extremely generous with the beef but the mushrooms were hard to find! Would still order it again Crab Fried Rice: 5/5 much better than our expectations definitely one of our top favorites Coconut Sundae: 5/5 Pineapple Sorbet: 4/5 If choosing between the two desserts, get th

Overall great food, love the vibes, great place to catch up with friends. The food was overall on the pricier side but quality was pretty good. Service was friendly and super attentive. Prawn roll: 4/5 Thai links: 3.5/5 Black cod red curry: 5/5 Crab fried rice: 4.5/5 Sundae: 4.5/5

Was really excited for Sea. The food is actually decently good and the venue is spacious. However, service and operations are really lacking. Orders were placed incorrectly and also took quite long to deliver.

Heard about the new restaurant from the the Jungsik group and of course, had to try it. The restaurant is bigger than it looks but the seats in the back are a big too closely placed together. You're definitely in for a squeeze if you get placed on the back benches. The service was attentive at first but then they got busy and it was less so. The timing between the courses was very slow. There was probably 20 minutes before or first course. The food itself was very good. They recommend 2-3 dishes per person but that's way too much food. Their portions are very generous especially if you prefer the fried chicken or short ribs. The dry Tom yum noodles basically taste like jajangmyeon. It was good but warning for those that hate cilantro like me. Overall I'll be back but I hope the service and timing improves.

Sat 6pm. All tables were booked but we got seating at the bar. - Black cod: 12/10 good! The red curry is epic. The cod melted in my mouth! - tom yom dry noodle: 9/10! - beef rib: 9/10. My partner likes it a lot but I'm not the biggest fan of sous vide good - crab rice: the eggs are very tasty. 9/10.

SEA is a gorgeous restaurant that serves upscale southeast Asian food. The ambience is immaculate and the interior is beautiful. I had a reservation and was seated immediately, even though my entire party hadn't arrived yet. We ordered several dishes to share family style. 1. chili eggs: 8/10 this was so delicious. Essentially a breaded and fried soft boiled egg with the most flavorful chili sauce 2. dry tom yum: 7/10 this was so flavorful and the noodles were perfectly al dente 3. crab fried rice: 7.5/10 I loved the crab chunks and omelette on top 4. crispy pork belly: 9/10 this is a must order. The pork belly was the crispiest and juiciest pork belly I've ever had (and I've had it a lot). You eat it wrapped with the lettuce leaf, vermicelli noodles, and dipped in the chili sauce. An amazing bite. 5. coconut sundae: 9/10 this was SO good. The soft serve was the smoothest and creamiest soft serve I've ever had, and I loved the crispy texture from the coconut. The perfect round out to this meal. Beyond the food, the service was also incredibly attentive. My water glass was never empty. I am curious to try the prime rib and a few of the other appetizers. I would definitely come back to try more menu items.

TLDR: SEA is the latest project from the Jungsik team. Think Southeast Asian through the lens of a fine dining Korean chef. It's a refreshing and modern take on a lot of familiar flavors in dishes you probably wouldn't expect. Prawn roll, Thai links, crispy pork, dry tom yum noodle, razor clam. In a lot of ways, Jungsik is one of the OG modern Korean chefs. As widespread as modern Korean cooking is now - most of the talent we all know now were at Jungsik at some point, it truly is an incubator for exceptional talent. SEA is a passion project of Chef Jungsik Yim inspired by his travels through Southeast Asia. The flavors will remind you of staple dishes but presented in a new and creative way. The prawn roll for example is their take on a spring roll, they use a specific type of rice paper from Vietnam and it's served like a long baton with pork/shrimp/mushroom. The Thai links is inspired by the Thai Esan sausage but served skewered with the accoutrements on the side. The crispy pork is my personal favorite dish. It's this mishmash of flavors with a thin-sliced crispy pork belly. Think like a Thai mookrob but with the vermicelli nest (banh hoi) but with red leaf lettuce to wrap it Korean a la ssam style. The dry tom yum noodle is made using Korean kalguksu, a poached egg on top and this tomyum-ish beef ragu with wood ear mushroom. It's rich, it's flavorful, the noodles have a nice bounce to it; a very outside of the box dish. The crab fried rice is kind of like a Thai crab fried rice but it'll remind you of an omurice but that crispy texture from the cast iron pan that invokes memories of a Cantonese clay pot rice. Both the desserts are lovely but I personally love the pineapple one. They have some solid cocktails as well. In short though, the food situation around Penn Station has gotten much better. If you're in the area and looking for something new, elevated yet still casual - SEA should be on your list. Probably one of the more exciting restaurants to open in NY recently.

Relatively new restaurant by team behind Jungsik. Everything was delicious! Especially enjoyed both ribs - beef was tender, flavorful, high quality. Loved the asian inspired flavors as it came with Roti and curry. Dessert and crab fried rice was good, but not to die for. Great spot if looking for last minute reservations. Venue is quite big and not too loud to talk. Service is good.

I was excited to try SEA after knowing that it was opened by the same folks that started Jungsik. We tried the prawn roll, which was delicious - crispy on the outside and the inside bursted with the flavours of prawn and pork. The dipping sauce was perfect. We then got the black cod on red curry, and crab fried rice. The black cod was perfectly cooked, but we were disappointed by how small the cod was ($36), and how there was basically nothing else in the dish but a very runny red curry. The crab fried rice was tasty and came with a lot of crab, but portions were small and my friend and I ended up ordering the crispy pork, which finally was a proper portion for $40. The crispy pork reminded me of the Chinese style crispy pork. All in all, it was a pleasant experience at SEA but I wouldn't say that it lived up to Jungsik's name.

I read a couple reviews that reservations are hard to come by? I think Sea has passed the NYC hype phase since I was able to make reservations pretty easily recently. Overall my meals have been decent here but the standout dish that I've come back for is the Crispy Pork (the sauce, the crispy pork skin, the portion, all the accompaniments are 10/10). The rest of the dishes have been okay and worth trying but aren't re-orders if I come back. Yellowtail Crudo (3/5- nothing special about the flavors and way too sour for my taste), Spicy Beef Tartare (3/5- the spice level was pleasant but too salty), Crab Fried Rice (4/5- enjoyable and decent portion to share, again nothing special just a good fried rice dish that you can order at a lot of Thai restaurants). Lastly, why does this restaurant have 2 Yelp pages...

4.25 Able to snag a last-minute reservation on Saturday night. They have tables in the front of the restaurant which are for last-minute reservations. If you want the back part of the restaurant which has more classic restaurant lighting and decor you should make reservations Service: exceptional, food came out quickly Food: best dishes Ribs and black cod Both were perfectly executed. The cod does have a kick of spice, but it does not overwhelm the dish and the red curry is delicious. Okay dishes: crispy pork was beautifully executed with its individualized pieces but when all put together it was average. Razor clams: good, loved the vegetable accompaniment Ice cream: tasty but not a must order

Sea Midtown Manhattan offers a decent dining experience in the heart of the city. The food is good but nothing out of this world--enjoyable dishes that satisfy without particularly wowing. The service stands out as a highlight, with friendly and attentive staff who make you feel welcome throughout your meal. The restaurant has a nice ambiance with a pleasant atmosphere for both casual and special occasions.

My daughter selected this lively and interesting restaurant that exudes good vibes and great team service. We enjoyed the noodles, tartar, sausage and cod. All the food was really well prepared and presented. The cod was not great quality.

The crab fried rice and crispy pork were our favorite! Most of the dishes came with a sauce, and I would mix and match them to find the perfect flavor combos. However, the beef tartare and chefs crudo were kind of plain. The dishes are meant to be shared, and they really varied in size. The tom yum noodles were much larger than the crab fried rice. Both considered "large plates", the fried chicken was a full plate of chicken, but the crispy pork was mostly lettuce meant to be wrapped around the pork, which was a fairly small portion of meat. I would say this is pretty fusion for Southeast Asian food, with lots of Korean influences. The fried chicken was Korean style with southeast Asian seasoning, and so were the sriracha ribs. Overall, we had a great meal. The tables in the front seem to be a lot more casual than the back dining room, which might be more suitable for dates!

There's 2 Yelp pages for the same business so I'm gonna post twice since I'm not sure which one is the main. This is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC! I love the concept of a Southeast Asia restaurant since personally that's my favorite cuisine! A lot of the dishes I got drew influence from Vietnam, so I may be bias. Beef tartare: wowee this one was TANGY, I loved it! It reminds me of a Vietnamese rare beef in lime juice salad (bò tái chanh). If you're not a sour fan, this dish might not be for you. Prawn rolls: It came with a marinated fish sauce dip, which I think paired really nicely with the rolls. If you're not a fan of fish sauce, I think the rolls taste fine on their own without the sauce. Crispy pork: The crispy skin is so delicious. The sauce that it came with (on the side) was the spiciest thing we got all night, but nothing crazy. The spice will linger in your mouth for a bit. Pork noodle soup; This was a porkier phở, which is an interesting concept! I liked it, came with ample pork. All of the pork cuts were not gamy. The service was very friendly and attentive. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu :)

Good, but not outstanding. It is little pricey for the portion you are getting, but the service is really fast and the ambiance is nice. For a party of 4, we ordered: -Crab fried rice (3.5/5): wish there was more crab and the egg was a bit fluffy, but the rice was nicely charred since it was served in a stone pot. -Dried tom yum noodle (4/5): the texture of the noodles was terrific and the flavor was good, but nothing spectacular -Short rib (3.5/5): was excited about this one but the roti was honestly not great at all (tasted like it was microwaved from the frozen section). The short rib was good, but could have been a bit more tender. -Miso cod (3/5): honestly this was a bit too spicy for me the the cod was just okay. I have had much better miso cod before. It was tender though, but may have been a bit too fatty -Razor clam (5/5): my favorite dish of the night! The razor clams were not fishy at all and paired so well with the veggies. very flavorful -Prawn Roll (4/5): such a nice crunch! I wish there was a bit more prawn, but the prawn was nice and juicy and the roll had a nice lacey texture.

I quickly grabbed a reservation after hearing SEA was created by the same team as Jungsik and I loved every second of my meal! The interior is spacious and can accommodate groups of all sizes. SEA takes Thai food and spruces it up a notch in the direction of fine dining. The menu is split by the raw bar, small plates, big plates, and noodles & sides. Everything sounded good so my friend and I ordered something from each part. We started with their chefs crudo and spicy beef tartare. Both were so flavorful and packed a slight kick of spice. We ordered their Thai links which are pork sausages filled with Thai spices and sticky rice, it had a nice thin outer casing which added a nice crunch when cutting in and definitely packed a punch of spice. For our entrees we ordered their fried heritage chicken and crispy pork - both were cooked to perfection. The chicken had the best golden crunchy skin and the seasoning and dipping sauces what chef perfectly with the juicy chicken. The crispy pork also had perfectly crispy skin and tender juicy meat. We ordered their dry Tom yum noodles and crab fried rice to go with our big plates. Their Tom yum noodles were good but didn't have as much of the tangy spicy lemongrass flavor as expected, it was there but a bit more muted. Their crab fried rice? Amazing, well seasoned rice, large clumps of sweet crab in an omelette with fragrant Thai basil and a kick of spice. We ended our meals with the pineapple sorbet which was a great refreshing end to our meal! Overall, everything was delicious though definitely a bit on the pricier side based on the amount of food you get, but the quality and taste will have me coming back for more!

Haven't had a meal this unpleasant for a long while. Everything tasted like it's been sitting there for a long long time with malfunctional heat lamp. *Chefs Crudo - fine. *Chili Egg - might be the best dish we had but fried poach egg soak in chili sauce, really. *Sriracha Rib - served lukewarm, not very tender. *Shrimp Roll - served lukewarm, basic *Crab Fried Rice - rice was dried, egg was cooked, crab was crab. Cocktails were very untasty, truly. Tasted like syrup water.

One of the best Thai restaurants in town! I really enjoyed the steak dish with the roti, the noodles and the shrimp rolls. The drinks were amazing too. Great atmosphere and top notch service.

I wanted so badly to love this place given the team behind it and how close it is to where I live and work, but was sadly disappointed. On food, there wasn't a single dish that wowed me despite how much we ordered. The best dish was the pork noodle soup but even that tasted the same as what my mom or husband would make at home. Everything else was disappointing. I expected good cocktails here but the spicy margarita I got was very average and the same as what I get at the local pub near my apartment. I didn't even finish it. On service, it took us 38 minutes to get our entrees. The waiter came over once to apologize it was taking so long but assured they'd be out soon, but they didn't come for quite some time. I did appreciate that for our anniversary, they gave us a free pineapple ice cream dessert with a candle. Sadly won't be returning.

My friends and I were excited to dine at SEA, the new restaurant opened by the Jungsik team! The vibes were excellent. Nice decor, seating, and overall ambiance. Even the bathrooms were nice (wow, multiple individual restrooms downstairs!) We had great service too, almost toooo good... we had someone come around with waters more frequent than every 10 minutes, partially due to the fact that some of the dishes had a bit of spice so we were quickly drinking water, and that the water cups were very small. Now for the food... My Highly-Recommend list: Black Cod - My favorite dish of the night; The cod was sooo soft and delicate, while the curry it sat in was very flavorful. My only note on this is how expensive it was for a VERY small piece of fish. So sharing this between 5 people made us feel disappointed because we essentially each got a small bite, and the curry was great, but it wasn't a flavor we never had before at any other Thai restaurant in the city. I will give it extra points for how uniform the blended texture the curry was. Fried Heritage Chicken - my friends loved this dish. As noted in the menu, the zabb spices were sprinkled on the chicken and made the flavoring unique. The chicken had a great crispy exterior with a tender exterior. The pieces were all different, so also makes for a bit of an uneven experiencing sharing between multiple people, but we worked it out. Our fave part was probably drizzling the cold chimichurri- like sauce on the chicken, that had a strong cilantro flavor, and complimented the spices of the chicken well. This chicken also comes with a (small) papaya salad, which didn't taste different than one I've eaten at any Thai takeout, and I didn't feel like it paired well with the chicken, so I thought it was an interesting add to the dish. Crab Fried Rice - this dish was pricey but it was yummy! It was a very pretty dish, and loved the way the egg was draped over the rice, like omurice-style. My Could-do-withouts Crispy Pork - this was a beautiful looking dish and one of the more sharing-friendly "big plates" because it was in fact a big plate and there was plenty of pork to go around for our party of 5. The pork itself was very crunchy. It's recommended to eat wrapped in a leaf - so take the leaf, pork, vermicelli, and spicy sauce. The sauce provided had a nice kick, but aside from spice, it didn't have much flavor, and felt the dish could have been more seasoned. Dry Tom Yum noodles - I didn't get the flavors of tom yum in these noodles. In fact, it reminded me more of black bean noodles (with pieces of beef)... so I the intention was lost on me with this one. The dishes do showcase southeast asian flavors, but we felt that some of the dishes 1) were too small to be optimal for sharing and 2) weren't showcasing the dishes too differently from other southeast asian high end restaurants we've had before. I did have a fun experience at SEA with friends, especially when seated at one of their circular booth, which are comfy and conducive for group conversations and food sharing.

Solid restaurant that features a pan-southeast Asian menu. Overall I'd say the menu is interesting, with heavy influences from Thailand (though with some Malaysian and Vietnamese notes as well). Everything is executed well and the food is overall good, though I think it comes just a bit short of spectacular. Favorite thing I ordered was the chili eggs for sure, with its lightly breaded crust and incredibly delicious sauce that its service with. The crab fried rice was a bit of a miss for me. Service is great as well. They walk through the menu well and the servers are attentive. Overall, I think as a concept, Sea has a lot of potential, though I didn't find it too exciting. Maybe some the vibe is a little strange as well, as it sort of amounts to an undecorated dark room. I can see this restaurant getting better with time.

Really stunning meal here. Forgive Sea's sub-par location because the food makes up for it. We loved everything we ordered - the Prawn Roll, Ribs, Crispy Pork, Short Rib and Coconut Sundae were all delicious. Would budget two dishes per person. Special shoutouts to the drinks as well. When I first read the menu all the cocktails seemed a bit fruity and sweet - but the Colada Punch was one of the best, most balanced drinks I've had in a while. Service was very helpful. I'd recommend requesting to sit in the back dining room - better ambiance than the front.

One of the best meals we enjoyed on our recent trip to NYC! We started with the prawn rolls and sriracha ribs. The prawn rolls were a refined version of a fried egg roll, delicate and delicious. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with a not-too-sweet soy-based glaze, tangy sriracha powder, and lemongrass. The fried branzino with avocado salad was fantastic! It was cooked perfectly with an ultra-crispy outer and juicy moist flesh. The avocado salad and lime(?) sauce complemented it perfectly. The dry tom yum noodles with beef were flavorful, but note they were also probably the spiciest dish of the meal if you're sensitive to that. They were tasty but didn't stand out relative to the rest of the dishes. We were a little skeptical about ordering the prime short rib curry with roti but were very glad we did. The meat was perfectly cooked (noticing a trend here), rare but somehow tender despite being short-rib. Presentation was beautiful with it sliced and replaced on top of the bone. The hung lay curry was immensely flavorful, thick, and provided the perfect dipping sauce for the meat. Our only wish was that there was another roti provided, one didn't seem enough, so we did order a second roti. Overall a fantastic meal with many other delicious sounding dishes that we'd love to try on another visit!

My friend and I was excited to try this spot since it was open by the team from Jungsik; I love my experience from Jungsik but was not it. The only thing saving this was the service and interior of the restaurant. My friend and I ordered a few items to try and did not like anything. We ordered the seafood platter, black cod, pork noodle soup, coconut sundae and 2 drinks. Presentation was great but the flavor lacking. Our seafood platter didn't fresh and had fishy taste to some of the items like the scallop, shrimp and tuna. The oysters also didn't impress us. For the pork noodle soup; it definitely reminded me of pho. The black cod was okay but nothing special. As for the sundae, it was way too sweet and I didn't taste any coconut. Drinks were okay.

I came to SEA with my friend on a Friday night. We ordered the crab fried rice and crispy pork dishes. Both were super yummy and very large portions! The crab fried rice wasn't spicy but it came with peppers so you could add more of a kick to it. The crispy pork was, as the title describes it, super crispy and paired with lettuce and vermicelli noodles so you could wrap it inside. Overall I enjoyed my meal!

Everything we had here was truly delicious - we got one item from each part of.the menu, and it was the perfect amount of food for the two of us (especially as we wanted dessert!) Our server recommended the chef's crudo, the chili eggs, and the crab fried rice, all of which were amazing. The balance of flavors and textures made every bite interesting and exciting. We also got the crispy pork which was absolutely perfect. We had to try both the desserts, and were impressed.with how smooth they both were. Wonderful flavors, attentive service that didn't make us feel rushed but also ensured we never had an empty water glass, and a nice ambiance that felt fun without us needing to shout. A truly fantastic birthday treat (and I loved the birthday candle with dessert, that was sweet!)

Thai place by Korean chef of Jungsik so the flavor balance is gooood. Service is super nice, like a high end restaurant while the interior atmosphere is more casual; I was a fan of this combo personally. We should've ordered more though-- between 3 people we ordered 4 items, my mom was full but I'm still hungry haha. Crispy Pork was my favorite as it was SO crispy. Would come again to try their drinks!

As longtime fans of Jungsik we were excited to try his new restaurant. While there are seafood options on the menu, SEA does not stand for sea or seafood. Rather, it stands for South East Asia. The cuisine is focused on Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The cocktails are as imaginative as they are delicious. The food is the star though. It is excellent. The restaurant is small, but lively and casual. Service is truly excellent. We will be back!

We came as a party of 6 and ordered quite a few dishes. We got the following: - Prawn roll: 4.5/5. I loved the crunch of the roll and the sauce was quite nice. - Fried heritage chicken: 4.5/5. I don't know if this is something I'd usually go for at a Southeast Asian restaurant, but it was quite good. It was breaded really well and very juicy. - Prime short rib: 5/5. This was super tender and flavorful, and one of my favorite bites of the night. The roti and sauce were a great touch, but the short rib was good enough on its own. - Razor clam: 3.5/5. This wasn't bad but also because the other dishes were stellar, ended up being the least favorite dish of the night. I think part of it was because the clams were a bit small. If I liked clams a lot I might've thought differently, but there are so many good dishes to get here. - Crab fried rice: 4/5. I think this was a good dish but nothing too special. - Crispy pork: 4.5/5. I think the crispy pork was quite good. The meat was tender and the skin was crispy but not overly so, which I think is the mark of a good crispy pork. - Dry tom yum noodles: 4/5. These were solid noodles, but there were some better dishes above that I'd probably get over these. Overall I think this place is a great place where so many of the dishes are really good. Even though it's pricey, I'd love to come back and get some of these dishes again (maybe for a special occasion). The service was also really nice, and definitely a great date spot.

needed to find a place to eat before a friend's train and discovered SEA right nearby. we didn't have a reservation but arrived around opening on a saturday and were able to snag three seats at the bar. it was quite rainy that day, so not sure if that might have affected the crowd. for three, we ended up trying the following: black cod ($34) - my sister continues to rave about this dish. the fish was perfectly cooked and the red curry had the perfect kick. one of those dishes that will definitely lead to multiple bowls of rice being consumed. crispy pork ($38) - my personal favorite. the pork was just the right amount of crispy and didn't feel overly greasy. i also just loved the mix of flavors and textures of this wrap dish. crab fried rice ($29) - the dish that you probably see in every review. it was equally delicious with large chunks of crab that tasted fresh. however, it paled (in my opinion) compared to the others but still very good! dirty "cha yen" ($19) [thai iced tea, orange blossom water, rye whiskey] - i'm a sucker for anything thai iced tea and orange blossom so i had to give this one a try. easy to drink and had a pretty 'sea' embossed ice cube. pink coconut punch ($22) [ube, clarified milk, artisanal soju] - we couldn't say no to ube either so had to give this a try. admittedly i don't remember a whole lot about the drink but remember it being lovely as well. banana cream martini ($22) [espresso, amaro, vodka] - so yummy and smooth! simple yet delicious. all in all, the food at SEA was on point and i would definitely be interested in returning to try the other items. the drinks were also very easy to drink, but a bit on the pricey side so may opt for more food as opposed to a drink in the next visit

We had a great dinner at Sea the other night after getting a last min early reservation for 4. This is a new restaurant by the same people as Jungsik, but they specialize in Thai/SE Asian cuisine here We definitely over ordered and didn't need to get a few dishes so here's the down low. We ended up getting 7 dishes for the 4 of us, but mostly got big plates & carbs - Spicy beef tartare: I personally can't comment on this because I'm avoiding raw right now, but it seemed like everyone else liked it! - Fried heritage chicken: the powder seasoning that they put all over was so good! Super crispy chicken skin, but not overwhelmingly oily. If it's your first time, this is a good one to get - Crispy pork: about 16 pieces of very thinly sliced crispy pork that was fatty but not too overwhelming because of how thin they slice it. Goes great as a ssam with the veggies they provide - Short rib special: Similar presentation as the crispy pork with slices of very tender short rib. The meat was good, but we weren't fans of the curry flavor. Could've done without this one. It also came at the very end, so we were VERY full from everything else and it was just tooo rich to have as a last plate - Dry tom yum noodles: Would skip on this next time as well. The noodles were really chewy, like kalguksu noods but we didn't love the meat sauce it came with - Crab fried rice: delicious and HUGE chunks of crab! The fried rice under the omelette was seasoned well too and had some crispy bits from the cast iron pan it's served on and lastly, desserts! We got both the coconut and pineapple, but we all loved the pineapple sorbet more. It reminded me of dole whip, but elevated! with flavors of lime & mint and the bruleed pieces of pineapple on the side

Tagline: Not bad and not good! First we ordered the teh non alcoholic drink, which tasted like a watered down thai tea. For $11 it wasn't as good as we expected...Our next dish was the ribs, which was sour and sweet. 4/5. Pretty good but not amazing. The biggest disappointment was the pork noodles that was advertised as a fusion between pho, Korean noodles soup and bak kuh teh. It ended up tasting like a less tasty pho. A real let down for the price. What the restaurant does really well is the flavor profile sour and sweet, but savory.... Not so much. The star of the show was the chicken, which was spicy and well cooked. It was juicy, sweet, sour and spicy all at once! Amazing! Overall a solid 3/5. Would come back for the chicken.

Amazing food and service for my belated birthday dinner with a good friend. Great ambiance and subtle decor.

As big fans of jungsik my bf and I were very excited to try SEA. What was impressive was how the service felt like it was above the price range of the menu. However, the food was overall 3.5/5 stars at best, so I'm rounding up to 4. We started off with the ribs, which were very tender and fell off the bone but was relatively generic flavor-wise. Also had the chili eggs which was our least favorite dish of the night. The chili jam underneath was tasty and I really liked what the fish sauce added to the overall flavor but the breaded crust around the eggs didn't add anything to it. For mains we had dry tom yum, crab fried rice, and branzino. We liked the dried tom yum because it was a unique take on familiar flavors, and branzino was cooked perfectly, but the crab fried rice was somewhat disappointing. It was nice that they had big chunks of crab but the flavor overall was nowhere as captivating as crab fried rice we've had at other Thai spots in the city. I'm not expert enough to identify exactly what was missing but I feel like it would've at least benefited from something to give it more of a kick? We ended with the pineapple sorbet which my bf liked bc the texture was perfect, and I had the coconut ice cream which was too sweet IMO. One of my fav things about Southeast Asian desserts is that it tends to be less sweet than western and brings out the natural flavor of coconut, but this was overpowered by the chocolate. I don't think we'll be coming back but glad we got to try.

I just happened to stumble across this place as I sought a spot that was great for afterwork drinks close to where I was walking (according to Yelp). Am so glad I made it here. The servings might be a bit small for the price but the flavors and presentation make them more than worth it. That goes for the drinks and the food. And to top it off, the staff is amazing. Friendly, attentive and all very knowledgeable about what they serve. The pink coconut punch, Thai links and prawn rolls are beyond. Have a feeling I'm going to have a hard time finding a seat in here soon.

I was very hyped to try this place out after Jungsik (which has the same team). This spot definitely felt a lot more trendy and cold compared to the warm Jungsik atmosphere. We started with the ribs which were tender but less so than I expected. The sauce was tangy and there was a good of meat to fat ratio on each one though. The crab fried rice and crispy pork belly came next and both were superb. They gave a generous amount of crab on the rice and it was another level of umami with the omelette too. The crispy pork was good, but I don't like when the pork is crisped so much it becomes difficult to bike through. It still worked because it made a nice contrast with the rest of the lettuce/vermicelli bite though. The chicken had one of the best rubs I've ever had. It was also cooked just right and had all the juiciness of a perfect chicken. I thought the service was standard but my friends thought the service was elite. Good time and I'd come back for some other things next time.

First seating! Tried many of the small plates, big plates, and dessert. Drinks: - cocktails are absolutely amazing; i think it's worth coming here for drinks alone - favorite cocktail: banana cream martini for dessert (not a regular drink) as it should be on the dessert menu + the sour + the purple ube one was solid - they cut their own ice and use cubes; makes drink melting significantly better with a long iced cube that is chipped Small plates: - spring roll was good; it was crunchy, but not overly crunchy. More like flakey - seafood tower was very fresh oysters and shrimp; the shrimp was A+ - the noodles were good; tasted much like pho, but with harder/thicker noodles Main plates: - razor clam was very good; liked the greens especially and it's flavor - the pork with vermacelli was amazing; the skin is deliciously crispy, but might be a bit too crispy for some people - crab rice was decent; nothing overly special - beef with scallion was good; the sauce was unique, and made the dish Desserts: - they only had the cocoa sundae, which was delicious. Would have liked to try both Overall, excellent work for a grand opening. Service was great, we were seated quickly, and the dashes were very good. They were missing dessert, which is surprising for being the first seating at 5:30p. Spring rolls were my least favorite, as I expected more crunch, and my favorite was the pork. Will come back.

Overall the food itself is good but portions are small. Service was attentive. The chef's crudo was my favorite. The hamachi was fresh and the sauce was a little sweet and sour making a good combination. The sriracha ribs were crispy and juicy. We also had the "Dry Tom Yum" which looks like a salad with a poached egg at first before you mix it with the noodles underneath. The sauce was like a thickened Tom Yum and a good spicy kick to it. Crab fried rice - The dish was okay, similar to other Thai restaurants but with larger crab chunks. Black Cod - The black cod was dressed in a red curry and came with rice. The curry was tasty, and not spicy. The cod itself was super tender. Both the deserts were good but I'd lean toward the pineapple sorbet if you like fruit. - Coconut Sundae: The sundae came with some roasted coconut flakes at the bottom adding a nice texture to the ice cream. - Pineapple Sorbet: Refreshing coconut sorbet with a slight lime zest.

After looking at some reviews here I was a bit hesitant to try the restaurant. However, I came and honestly I highly recommend and would come back. My favorite dish was the chili eggs and the crudo. Every dish was good and the staff were very attentive. I do feel like the cocktails are pricey but the prices for food were good and the value is definitely there.