Wangbi

Amazing food and experience I love restaurants with open kitchen where we can see chefs working, and in this restaurant is even more special for the delicate preparation and high level food. Also was cool to have the chef presenting each dish in detail and talking to us about his creations. All the dishes were delicious, can’t decide which was my favorite - even the chicken, which I usually don’t like, was amazing. To drink I ordered the lavender fields cocktail - amazinnnng!!! Definitely one of the bests meals I ever had. Totally recommend it and already thinking about next visit.

I really wanted to like this place. It’s my understanding that this place is affiliated with Samwon Garden (famous Korean bbq restaurant franchise in Korea) and I’ve seen attractive posts on social media. However, the dining experience was different. The quality of the food was good, but portions were tiny (Zoolander?), presentation was lackluster, and service was not at the level it should be for the league that it has placed itself - fine dining Korean BBQ omakase experience. The staff didn’t know how to answer my questions about the food, and their replies seemed like I was a tutor asking them about a question on the SATs (they were confused). I don’t blame though because they seemed understaffed and generally tired. It’s a place with lots of potential, but the diners should not be feeling like they are dining at the minor leagues tryouts level when what seems to be promised to them is the top ranking MLB team.

To be honest, every time I have Omakase, I always end up ordering more afterward 😂. But recently, I discovered this newly opened Korean-style Omakase place with a 7-course Tasting Menu, and it turned out that the final course was a hidden surprise that filled me up completely ‼️ The whole process, from rolling the dough to steaming and grilling, is done on the spot. It takes 2 hours, but you can truly appreciate the entire journey, a feast for the eyes 👍🏻. The head chef even explains the inspirations. BTW The kimchi is incredibly delicious, not overly sour, and freshly mixed, delightfully crisp. There are many first-time experiences like Seaweed and sea urchin rice, mixing raw eggs into the sauce, rich and succulent oil-bursting grilled meat, and a dessert that only Koreans would understand as a nostalgia trip. Every dish is made with care. Just as I was about to make the next reservation, I realized there are almost none left for October. Better rush while it's hot!

First time experience Korean style omakase. Went there with my 10 year old son. It was one truly great experience. The courses were served with unique taste with each other. Such as crispy lotus root with cube citrus. The grilled lobster tail served with piece of crouton is an interesting match as well. The cold noodles were really refreshing before the main meal. Two things that were enlightening the meals were the al dente noodles with the beef bone broth. A bit salty but acceptable. Last but not the least was the tea served with the dessert. Although it’s summer with high temperatures, the tea warmed our stomach like a golden touch. Will definitely come back again.

Love this Korean fine dinning experience so so much!! The chefs cook almost EVERYTHING right in front of you, including the kimchi! The food was also amazing that I cannot wait for the next visit. My favorites that day are the Korean gnocchi, grilled beef w/ caviar, uni rice w/ Korea bbq, and the popsicle! Also - their soju pairing is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and MUST GET!! I never knew there were soooo many different soju out there!

Would be zero star if there is such option . In short , DO NOT COME HERE. This is the first time I ever wrote a google review for any restaurant. The experience is just ridiculous comparing to its price. We made a reservation here because we saw all the good reviews on a Chinese app. I seriously suspect those are all paid post. Everything here is a disappointment , the quality of food and service doesn’t not even worth half the price. I don’t even know where to start , this is the worst fine /semi fine dining experience ever. Every single menu taste is underwhelming, with all these nice ingredient I’m very confused to how the outcome is so average and disappointing. I feel like if I just cook these at my home it would have tasted way better. Food was served cold when they are meant to be eaten hot , food portion are kids menu size- which ended up to be fine as the food is so annoyingly bad and the experience was so frustrating I lost my appetite anyways . We added both caviar and uni option , totally not worth it and DO NOT add the caviar one. Either the caviar was not fresh or the pairing with beef is just awful, it tasted super fishy , having the beef itself was way better . Uni rice was also very average , but the rice itself doesn’t really have taste so I guess with uni it’s still a plus . The soup was also made from a fermented paste that is not pleasant even for some Koreans who are familiar to the food, not sure it is the best to cook it in an open kitchen with this pungent smell. The staffs looks very inexperienced and seem unable to distribute the food equally for the number of portions they should make. I got served visibly smaller portion for the first few course when comparing to the people seating next to me. The dessert was a complete joke- it’s basically fruits scoped in balls , period. Like seriously? Is this the kind of effort placed in making food in a fine dining restaurant? The staff making the dessert were scoping these pre-made fruit balls out from a take out plastic container and he seem to struggle a lot in making the lime zest, it was brutal to watch . I forgot to take a photo of the most ridiculous course but you might find it in other reviews . I also didn’t like the taste of the ice cream bar, but I guess it is personal preference so no complains on that. In general I feel a lot of the food ingredients were not well paired, not well seasoned , and was a complete waste . It is also confusing to why they decided to do an open kitchen, there is nothing worth showing off at all. The staffs looked very confused and clumsy , it was very stressful to see them work as you wait 10 min between bite sized course. plating took way too long ( and hence food are cold) , and there are so many not presentable scenes that you really don’t want your customer to see- soaking grilled food on kitchen paper ( that is already full of sauce) before serving , wiping the table, cutting board and knife with the same napkin, chaotic logistics , half grilled beef soaking in blood water , pouring the pre-made soup and balls-shaped fruit from your everyday plastic take out container etc …. I understand some of these are just how food preparation is , and is probably the same is every other restaurant but I question what kind of benefit does it bring to the dining experience by showing it to the customer when it is so not presentable. I also things they need to work on their narrative in presenting the food. It is not about language barrier , it just lacks preparation and thought. To end with something less negative , the interior space was nice , and the atmosphere was okay. soojebi and the baebae cocktail was pretty good . Visually the food were Instagramable, but it’s taste does not live up to how it looks . We told the team our honest feedback( in a subtle and sugar coated way )when they asked about our experience. They gave us a 20% discount but with tip (20%) we still walked away with a $400 check ( 2ppl). I would not pay more than $150 for this quality , and definitely would not come back

My boyfriend and I went to Wangbi to celebrate his birthday and we both had such an amazing time! The experience is similar to an omakase, but Korean bbq style. It is a Chef’s table experience so the customers get to see the process of how each food is made with care. The staff are attentive and accommodating to each one of us as well! I love how the chef explains what each dish is and the reason why he made it. I like how some aspects of the dish are interactive like when we had the beef tartar and we were told instructions on how to eat it. However, my favorite dish was the beef short rib with caviar. I still think about it and can’t forget about it!!! The experience is such a memorable one for my boyfriend and I, we plan on coming back again!!! It’s a place you must try and cannot miss!

Fantastic meal. Dishes were thoughtful with great presentation. The chef made a soup from his hometown which paired really nice with the eel and Uni rice dish. A lot of love was put into the soup. Will definitely visit again in the future.

The most luxurious kbbq I've had, all the meats were super tender! There were so many courses, we left super stuffed.

Small, intimate setting and beautifully decorated space. Is on the 2nd floor of some other restaurant. I loved sitting at the counter and they really do the cooking as you sit there which was fun to watch. There was a lot of meat too. Really excellent tasting menu.

Wangbi is a new high end omakase concept on the second floor of Antoya. I was lucky enough to be invited to a pre opening meal service. I love what they are doing here and at their sister restaurant at Anto. This place definitely takes Korean food to a luxurious and special experience. With a modern, wraparound table with a live cooking station in the middle, it was fun watching the chefs prepare each dish. For example, they make instant kimchi on the spot. It was fun and interesting watching the chef carefully make the kimchi and not only did they serve it during one of the courses but they have a small jar of it to take home. Each course was carefully prepared using fresh and high end ingredients. From caviar and uni to whole ribs, each ingredient was presented to the diners and prepared in front to show their expert cooking skills. I think restaurants like this really advances the state of Korean food in NYC, which is having a moment right now. Korean food is no longer just about table top BBQ and cheap soju (although that type of dining has its place). Korean food can be part of the high end dining experience if chefs seek out top end ingredients and creative cooking styles. I believe they will have their official opening at the end of September 2023. I am excited to see how the menu changes through the seasons.

One of my favorite Korean fine dining tasting menu in manhattan by far. The hand-pulled noodle was unforgettable, steak was made perfectly, and the chicken was extremely tender and heavenly. Amazing service and world class ambiance. It is located on the second floor of Antoya BBQ. The head chef was from jua, a Michelin star Korean restaurant in manhattan... I personally like this place more than Jua.

I read some good reviews and was very excited to give it a try. If there's one word to describe our experience, it is "disappointing". I read somewhere that they changed chef/menu, so I don't know if the older good reviews were written before the changes. The dishes were overall delicious but the course does not match the price point. With tax and tips included, I spent about $200+/person and was expecting something more impressive. Comparing to other fine dining at this price, the course is rather plain. The servers are nice, but some of them are not very skillful or well-trained for fine dinning. When serving my guest some barbecued meat with a tong, the server dropped it on the table. He then picked it back to her plates as if nothing had happened. My guest was rather shocked... He also touches his microphone with his cooking hand without changing gloves... We are not germaphobic, but it makes the experience very discounted. I have to take off another star because I lost my wallet that day and went back to the restaurant the next day at noon. My Tile tracking app indicates that I lost it very close to the restaurant. I had my ID inside. I was told that Wangbi opens later, and they'll call us back. I waited all day but they never did. I could have dropped the wallet at other places, but the fact that they never bothered to call me back makes me feel rather disappointed. Antoya is trying to create an Omakase experience, but it feels like a half-hearted effort. They need to rethink how they treat their customers and make a more special menu. Otherwise, they are creating disappointments.

Unforgettable Korean BBQ Omakase experience! Every course was to die for. My party of 8 ranging from 28 to78 all loved every single bite. The uni fried rice had a very generous portion of uni that made every bite extremely luxurious. Kimchi, which normally is intended to be a side dish, was so exceptional that it became a highlight for many of us. My mom, who never ever shows an interest in dessert, devoured the silky smooth ice cream. The portions were very generous, leaving all of us happily full. The venue was beautiful and intimate, service top notch, and entire experience worthy of its name....Wangbi (queen in Korean).

My boyfriend and I went to Wangbi to celebrate his birthday and we both had such an amazing time! The experience is similar to an omakase, but Korean bbq style. It is a Chef's table experience so the customers get to see the process of how each food is made with care. The staff are attentive and accommodating to each one of us as well! I love how the chef explains what each dish is and the reason why he made it. I like how some aspects of the dish are interactive like when we had the beef tartar and we were told instructions on how to eat it. However, my favorite dish was the beef short rib with caviar. I still think about it and can't forget about it!!! The experience is such a memorable one for my boyfriend and I, we plan on coming back again!!! It's a place you must try and cannot miss!

I visited this place on January 10, for my best friend's birthday celebration. The interior had a unique Korean style. The most impressive thing were the pottery jars and Korean traditional clothing (Hanbok). Let's talk about the food. First course was Avalon porridge. the Avalon porridge stimulated my appetite, preparing my stomach to fully enjoy the next course. The next course, Beef tartare, showcased high-quality meat and exquisite plating. What impressed me the most was the use of dried seaweed. The dried seaweed served as a wrap for the beef, adding a delightful crunch and delicious flavor. The chef mentioned that he made it himself, explaining the remarkably fresh texture. Next up, the noodles- I had the unique experience of watching the chef make the noodles right in front of my seat. I was so eager to eat that I couldn't wait to find out the ingredients of the soup base. Next up was the Korean BBQ. The meat arrived on a traditional tray, accompanied by a captivating appearance with smoke. It melted in my mouth. The next course was Uni( Sea-Urchin)rice and soup. The Uni was very fresh and the soup had a clean and refreshing taste. For the last course, we enjoyed traditional snacks and ice cream. The snack wasn't overly sweet, and as always the ice cream was just right. The service was perfect, served generous portion, A solid 5 stars for taste. I'm looking forward to coming back soon

Probably one of the biggest scams I've ever experienced. They serve the meat on some bone, which I'm pretty sure it is re-used. The cuts of meat are tough, too big to eat in one bite, and overcooked. Dishes are not properly introduced. They gave 8 lousy pieces and I don't think all the pieces are good quality and you can buy them at your local Morton Williams. The soybean stew is premade and sitting there the whole night to serve. Service is not stellar and I began to realize why seats were empty. This place seems like a pure margin maker for the shop as we paid $140/person to probably eat 1 serving of meat from Miss Korea/Kunjip that's $50 total. No side dishes. Music didn't match the a private style ambiance. Don't ever go here if you're trying to impress someone or trying to enjoy good quality meat.

Had a great time here celebrating my mom's birthday. The portions were right and it was really fun to watch the giant meat pieces being grilled and cut up. Echoing another customer's review about the dishes not being overly creative, but it was a very solid experience for simply high quality Korean BBQ dishes.

this place is actually inside of Antoya , it's kind of hard to fine because it's the same check in place as Antoya . staff is nice but host is blah .... their kinda rude and don't say much they wait for u to come to them . the menu for wangbi is great however the price is kinda crazy $$$$ it's like 3-4 dollar signs , is it worth it def not . but was the actual food good ? yes it was some courses was off some were amazing like the wagyu ribs ( best thing on the menu ) everything else was ok avg . the main chef , he is amazing , you can tell he loved his food and meats and etc . he is very educated and very nice .