SEOUL SALON NYC

"In what feels like an adult arcade, this place in Koreatown has warehouse floors, gunmetal grey finishes and neon accents. From the same group that gave us Atomix, the food here is all fun and games, a mishmash of influences pitting Korean rice cakes with basil and stracciatella or a block of cheese with shrimp fried in a thin batter. Maybe the dish that says it all is the whimsical mala pork belly, which is both puzzling to behold but also undeniably delicious. Such savory cooking is in the service of a talented bar that knows how to combine, say, peanut butter cachaça and passionfruit. At the close of the meal, banana shaved ice with banana cream, hazelnuts and orange zest makes for a brilliantly refreshing finale." - Michelin Inspector

"And for those wanting something a little different, be sure to stop by SEOUL SALON in Midtown, NYC; another recent addition from Junghyun and Ellia Park." - Kevin Chau

"New York City may be the epicenter of the trend, with spots like Seoul Salon serving up banana milk shave ice" - Amy McCarthy

"Because New York City’s Seoul Salon is primarily a drinking spot, dessert isn’t the priority for many diners, according to head chef Byeongsoo Yu. Yu serves banana-milk shaved ice topped with condensed milk, banana cream, stracciatella, hazelnuts, and orange zest." - Bettina Makalintal

"Husband-and-wife team Junghyun and Ellia Park have added yet another uber-trendy Korean restaurant to a roster that already includes the excellent Atoboy and Atomix. Seoul Salon takes the concept of a Korean sool-jib and transforms it into a sceney pregame spot fit for Koreatown, New York. Like your typical sool-jib, this Koreatown spot pairs drinks with the ideal drinking foods—think big bowls of spicy beef with ramyun, and salted octopus over rice. Whether you spend your night in the back dining room or buzzy bar up front, this place is a great option for food and drinks before an after-hours karaoke session. " - Team Infatuation