Occupying a prominent corner of the Upper West Side, this delightful operation arrives courtesy of Chef Jun Park. The space is narrow, deep and neat, with tables offering a view of the whirring open kitchen. Wood-covered walls illuminated by pendant lights result in an atmospheric vibe.
Asian cooking with Korean leanings is what this team does best, so await—with bated breath—the likes of piping-hot fried chicken, its crisp amber skin and ivory meat permeated with sticky-sweet black pepper soy. Fried rice, that ubiquitous menu favorite, is studded with Chinese sausage, tobiko, and kimchi, and finished with a runny fried egg for a delicious dish.