Sinsa

Food 3.5/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Value 2/5 I had higher expectations for this Michelin guided spot, but the value just wasn't there for me. It's a tapas-based menu, so you won't leave full, but it does have an intimate vibe that's great for a date night. A big heads up: they use a lot of cilantro here if you don’t like cilantro like me Oysters (4/5): The $2 happy hour oysters were a solid deal. Small but tasty, with a decent sauce but has cilantro Ceviche (4.25/5): This was probably the best thing we tried. The sauce was a perfect mix of refreshing and tangy but also had cilantro Rice thief (4/5): solid dish where you wrap rice in seaweed. It was good, but the flavors were well-balanced rather than being exceptionally bold or surprising. Scallop Crudo (2.5/5): This just didn't compare to others I've had. The sauce was underwhelming, and something about the dish tasted bitter. I'd skip this one. If you want amazing scallop crudo, I’d reco Sea by Jungsik Blue Crab Fettuccine (3.5/5): We were so excited for this, and the noodles texture was great. But the sauce was just too heavy and had a really strong wine taste we didn't like.

Eh. Had high hopes for this place based on the creative-looking menu, but delivery fell flatter than a creationist's world view. - Scallop Crudo: Good portion size but not enough flavor. Most of the umami came from the trout roe. - Celery-Salted Fries: No celery flavor, just an ordinary basket of fried potatoes with a bit of roe to punch up the price - Rice Thief: A signature dish from the founder's other restaurant, I believe. This wasn't bad--uni, Argentinian red shrimp, assorted tobiko, baek kimchi rice, quail egg, roasted seaweed, etc.--and beautifully presented. - Southern K.F.C.: Interesting in print, lackluster in person. I couldn't taste much Korean influence from the accompanying sauce and slaw, and the chicken itself was on the dry side. - Blue Crab 'Fettucine': Fine on flavor, but small on portion--I could've used a LOT more crab, noodz and sauce to justify this price point. Service and ambience were fine, but for a place purporting to be a Korean wine bar, there was very little vino from, well, the Korea lands. As someone with a personal passion to try wine from every country in the world capable of producing it, color me disappointed to find that the wines on Sinsa's list came from all the usual (and boring) suspects.

This Korean American wine bar is the sister restaurant to Rice Thief and offers up some amazing seafood dishes and fun twists to Korean favorites. The interior of the restaurant is cozy and intimate. Service here is kind and quick. We ordered the wagyu tartare, scallop, KFC, and rice thief. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the scallop, but I also loved the rice thief. I was a bit disappointed as it seems like they took all of their uni dishes off of the menu. Nonetheless, it was still delicious and I had a great time here.

I love a good wine bar and this one definitely hits the spot, especially if you love Korean tapas. The servers are knowledgeable and super friendly. We asked our server for recommendations and actually ended up ordering them all haha. The wagyu tartare and rice thief were my personal favorites of the plates we tried. Next time, I’ll be sure to arrive hungry so we can try the other dishes!! Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Sinsa offers an exciting approach to Korean American food - taking traditional dishes and adding a modern twist. The drink menu offers cocktails and A LOT of wine, even non-alcoholic versions. For food, we ordered the blistered shishito peppers, sinsa oysters, hwe ceviche, wagyu beef tartare, southern KFC, and duk-galbi bourguignon. All the dishes were fantastic, but standouts were the hwe ceviche (especially loved the sauce's kick), the beef tartare, chicken wings, and duk-galbi. The vibe and service are top-notch. Everyone is knowledgable about the wine, so definitely get wine and ask a ton of questions! The only feedback is that I wish there were more items on the menu so I can try more things 🙂 All in all, highly recommend everyone check out Sinsa!

EDIT: went to Sinsa for a second time and I was impressed! We ordered the scallops again and they were fresh and delicious. The hwe ceviche was refreshing and the rice thief was a texture and flavor paradise. Highly recommend getting the blue crab fettuccine—super rich and creamy. The yuzu custard dessert was light and the perfect way to end the meal. At the beginning of our meal, I was also reassured that no nuts were used in the kitchen as I have a nut allergy. Shoutout to Jay and his team for a wonderful dinner!

10/10 would recommend and I will definitely be returning. Every single bite was delicious and full of flavor. I appreciate the uniqueness and creativity that goes into all the dishes. My party especially enjoyed the uni toast and wagyu beef tartare, which we ordered second servings of. The service was excellent and all drink suggestions were fantastic. The vibe is classy yet not overbearingly fancy — perfect for a date night or birthday celebration.