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Meju
5-28 49th Ave., Queens, 11101, USA
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Korean, Regional Cuisine
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5-28 49th Ave., Queens, 11101, USA
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Korean, Regional Cuisine
One Star: High quality cooking
Hiding behind a banchan shop in Long Island City, this chef’s counter is as much a classroom as it is a restaurant. Chef Hooni Kim is a worthy guide as he builds a deeply personal menu around traditional Korean ingredients that he’s been wild fermenting and aging for the last decade. Dazzling versions of doenjang, gochujang, ganjang and ssamjang shine with silky tofu, fried pancakes, Miyazaki beef and Niman Ranch pork. He brings the room together and impresses with carefully calibrated dishes that appear strikingly minimalist. Details are impressive, and many of the service pieces are handmade from Korean clay. An unassuming bowl of rice with kimchi is an homage to his mentor. It is a poignant finale that looks rather ordinary but has long-lasting impact.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Counter dining
- Interesting wine list
- Wheelchair access
Credit cards accepted
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