Jeju Noodle Bar

We had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend the lobster ramen, spicy pork ramen, and fluke (pictured). Special chicken sandwich is a must as well. The flavors in each dish were so unique and blend so well together. Also, we cannot say enough good things about our waiter, Kai. He was not only knowledgeable and attentive, but it was a pleasure to chat and get to know more about the restaurant and himself. Can’t wait to go back.

A delightful experience! The young gentleman with the fashionable perm and pretty smile was so very kind and gave wonderful service. The food came out in an orderly manner and met every expectation you would have for a reoccurring Michelin star winning restaurant. The wagyu slices were tender and the ribs sweet and savory. The selection of entrees came out to be quite eye-catching and can only be described as a work of art in itself. Even the water tasted exceptional, but that is perhaps because I’ve been saving my appetite for this dinner. The dessert, chocolate soft serve ice cream topped with sea salt caramel and truffles, perfectly balanced sweet and salty that left a nice chocolate-y but not too sweet after taste by the time we walked out the restaurant. If I had to choose a favorite dish tonight, it would be the toro ssambap. The rice, meat, corn, orange sauce (not sure what but very delicious), and caviar paired very nicely with the seaweed and had a wonderful flavor profile that reminded me of gimbap. The atmosphere itself is dimly lit and sensible. I have no complaints with any part of the experience and I would recommend this place to every person I know!!

Loved our entire experience at Jeju Noodle. Our server Chang was amazing. He had great attention to detail and we loved all of his menu recommendations. But you can’t go wrong with any of the menu items here! The service was amazing, food top notch, ambience felt cozy and exclusive. Highly recommend!

Final Verdict: Like the other reviews I’m also wondering how did they get one Michelin Star? The flavor profiles here are flat—either aggressively salty or lacking seasoning entirely. I’m truly puzzled as to how this retains a Michelin star in a city as competitive as New York We started with the Toro Ssam Bap with Uni. While the quality of the fish was apparent, the dish lacked the complexity you’d expect at this level. It was "fine," but ultimately forgettable. The meal went downhill with the Jeju Fried Chicken. It was subpar compared to almost any dedicated Korean fried chicken spot in the city. Worse, our serving arrived with feathers still on the chicken. The accompanying sauce was overly salty. The Ribs had a decent sear but were flavorless and overly soft internally. The Pork Ramyun was a major disappointment; the broth lacked any real "soul" or depth, tasting mostly of salt. The inclusion of wood ear mushrooms felt misplaced, and the pickled cabbage introduced a sourness that clashed with the rest of the bowl. Lastly, the Ocean Trout was served over a mushy, wet base that was again too salty, and we were constantly picking out bones.

This was, unfortunately, one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in New York, and the first time I’ve felt the need to write a negative review. I genuinely do not understand how this restaurant has earned a Michelin star. We made a 5:30 PM reservation based on multiple recommendations. The atmosphere was lovely, and the host was very welcoming, which initially set high expectations. However, once seated, the service fell well below standard. Our server did not introduce himself(which is fine but there was also no indication that he would be our server) None of our dishes (toro ssambap, yukhoe salad, gochujang ramyun) were explained when served, and there was no check-in throughout the meal. Meanwhile, the table next to us was checked on multiple times, which made the lack of attention toward our table feel particularly uncomfortable. The only positive service moment came when a different server brought dessert and provided a proper explanation. Unfortunately, shortly after, our original server abruptly placed the payment device on our table without us requesting it. This was especially confusing, as we had been seated for less than an hour and there was clearly no wait for tables. I rarely write reviews, especially negative ones, but this experience stood out for the wrong reasons. The space has potential, but the inconsistency and lack of basic hospitality do not reflect the reputation or recognition of this restaurant.

Overall rating: 4.7 Price: $131 pp w/ tip I went here years ago before it got popular & had good ramen. This time, I went with friends & tried all the popular dishes. Not going to lie, some of it fell very flat. The service was super nice though! Here’s my opinion of what we ordered: - Toro Ssam Bap: 5/5 worth it - Jeju fried chicken: 5/5 completely underrated - Lobster Myun: 3.5/5 meh - Ceviche: 3/5 didn’t do it for me - soft serve: 4/5 delicious

Never in my wildest dreams would I have expected a Michelin Ramen restaurant to be as impressive, decadent, and overall as incredible as this meal was. The food, service, and ambiance were all 12/10. Patrick and Jason ensured our experience was one to dream about! The wine pairing with our courses didn’t skip a beat. Don’t sleep on the toro appetizer, truffle scallop, fried chicken and waygyu and lobster ramen! Can’t wait to come back!