SEOUL SALON NYC

Every winter I waited for their special Yellowtail Platte, its very good deal with full plate of fresh cut yellowtail (which is absolutely delicious), side dishes, three different sources, salad and rice or porridge. The quality just amazing. Other dishes at this place also very good, potato chips, mala pork sliders, and the special Myung Jak fruit wine, we were happy with everything we ordered. Run and make the reservation now before the seasonal special dish gone.

My friends and I have needed a spot for girls night and scored a reservation for Seoul Salon. This place was absolutely packed for a Thursday night, so definitely grab a reservation before you go. We were seated in a smaller room allowing for a more intimate dining experience. We ordered their limited time yellowtail platter, grilled tteokgalbi, rose tteokbokki with gimmari, Seoul salon pasta, and jokbal platter. The yellowtail platter came with a seasonal porridge, cuttlefish, whelk salad, sauces, aged kimchi, and gim. While it's recommended for 2, it easily fed the three of us. Their rose tteokbokki was really flavorful but we enjoyed it even more after it had cooled down and the flavors seeped in more. Their seoul salon pasta was the perfect amount of umami and one of our favorite bites of the night! The jokbal platter was MASSIVE. It was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Needless to say, this is the place to go for good food and drinks with friends! We will be back! Check out my foodsta @chiuventure for a closer look and more details of my dining experience here as well as other establishments in NYC and around the world!

Seoul Salon has a modern twist on classic Korean dishes, infusing them with fresh culinary twists. The soy scallop with gim rice was fresh, light, and scallops were sweet and creamy in texture. The rose tteokbokki was very creamy and almost felt like a fusion between Italian flavors and Korean textures. The basil was herby, flavorful, and stracciatella cheese slightly acidic, creamy, and infused the dish with a lightness and break in richness of the rose sauce. The tteok texture was soft, but still al dente to create a great bite. Lastly the spicy octopus with risotto was another blend of Italian & Korean flair, introducing soft, creamy Arborio rice with the crunchy, spicy, and flavor-packed octopus. Seoul salon’s menu is unique and curated to be filled with robust flavor & great textures. My only callout is the space is narrow so it can be difficult to have a conversation as it feels like tables are cramped/on top of each other.

Really enjoyed the Korean scallop bibimbap 🥢 — super refreshing and the scallops were fresh and tender! The Korean beef patty gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5/5), and the tteokbokki ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) — great flavor, not too heavy. The karaage chicken was just okay, about ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5/5). Overall, good value and tasty food 😋 Perfect spot for a chill hangout or a few drinks with friends 🍶 — just make sure to book ahead!

Seoul salon is a lovely modern Korean restaurant that stands out for its beautiful presentation. You can truly see the extra flair and thoughtfulness added to every dish, making the meal a visual treat. Food 4/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 The Highlights: Scallops (4.25/5): This dish was great. The tender scallops worked really well with the seasoned rice, and the addition of the runny egg yolk tied everything together perfectly. Beef Tartare (4.25/5): Very refreshing and clean tasting. I especially enjoyed the subtle gochujang kick that gave it a nice layer of heat without being overpowering. Minor Misses: Clams (3.75/5): These were the largest, juiciest clams I've ever had, and they were cooked just right. However, I found them to be too fishy for my taste Rose Tteokbokki (3.75/5): While the flavor was good, it had a harder, chewier texture than expected. For texture preference, I still lean toward the softer chew but also not too soft I get at places like 'Dduk Dabang’

amongst my top favorite bars in nyc. The atmosphere of the bar seating is great, and the bori risotto + pine nut pasta are SO good. I also recommend the scallop rice and if you like tteokbokki, try theirs.

Their dishes were mostly spotless. Great flavor and portions. The only downside was the noise. It was BAD. Not enough spaces between tables imo. One loud party of 5-6 can ruin your whole dining experience, which is exactly what happened to us. I feel that staff has to intervene at some point when some parties go wild, making everyone else raise their eyebrows.