Soogil

I had an unforgettable dining experience at Sookil in Manhattan. Every dish was crafted with incredible precision. The balance of flavors was outstanding—bold yet clean, and beautifully layered. I could really taste the chef’s technique and creativity. The presentation was equally impressive; each plate looked like a piece of art. Highly recommended, and I can’t wait to visit again!

One of the best fine dining experiences I've had in NYC so far! We chose the 6-course chef's tasting menu for our anniversary dinner, and it was 100% worth it. Every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious—there wasn’t a single miss from start to finish. Loved the fusion of French and Korean cuisines. The clear standouts were the entrees of beef Wellington and the duck breast. If it’s your first visit, I’d highly recommend trying both. My husband and I agreed: it was hands-down the best duck we've ever had. We each had a glass of wine to pair with the meal, and were really pleased with our selections. They were perfect complements to the meal. Highly recommended for a special occasion—or simply a memorable night out. This restaurant deserves more recognition. The restaurant was surprisingly quiet for that weeknight.

I had the best dinner at Soogil. I can’t wait to go back! The Beef Wellington was so soft and flavorful. The Goguma + Scallop was so creamy but not too heavy. Uni cavier add on was chefs kiss worth it. Will be back soon

First visit and it was for Restaurant week so we had the restaurant week menu. Service was nice enough but a little bit rough around the edges. We liked all the dishes we had. The beef tartare was a stand out for the appetizers, and we both really enjoyed our main courses, the Bronzino and the duck breast. We added the "Uni bowl" which was a $32 upgrade and basically was two bites of Uni so that was a little disappointing. I had one glass of wine. We both had the chocolate lava cake with ice cream for dessert which was delicious. Including tax and tip, our bill came out to more than $200. I can’t really say that the value proposition is there.

The service was pleasant and the environment sleek and intimate. The dinner started with a complimentary sweet potato ball, which was a fun touch. Among the three appetizers we tried, the yellowtail crudo and scallop with tomato stood out for their clean, fresh flavors and elegant presentation. The beef tartare was well-seasoned and visually appealing. For mains, we had the Wellington beef (tender, nicely seasoned), duck breast (solid, not mind-blowing), and the seared fish — which ended up being my favorite for its balanced flavor and crispy skin. However, the portions were shockingly small. We ended up adding the foie gras rice, which arrived in a single sushi-sized bite. Delicious, but definitely not enough. Desserts were average and forgettable. In total, we paid over $100 per person and still left feeling hungry. This spot might be great for dates or light eaters who prioritize plating over fullness, but if you’re looking for a satisfying meal — this may not be it. Pros: • Beautiful plating • Calm atmosphere • Creative flavor pairings Cons: • Very small portions • Price-to-portion mismatch • Dessert lacked a wow factor Would I return? Maybe, but only with different expectations.

They seated us at a shared table right by the entrance despite my reservation, and it was freezing out. When I’m paying $200+ for a meal, I expect the experience to match the price. This was one of the worst fine dining experiences I’ve had. Good luck if you’re planning to go. Reservation or not, you might end up seated by the door. Can’t rate the food since it was too cold to enjoy, but I do remember one strange experience with the food though. When the Beef Wellington is done, the chef puts it on a fancy plate and has a server bring it out to our table so we can take a picture. I guess this is fine. The problem is that they tell you it’s your Wellington, but then the server walks it around to other tables so they can take pictures too, even if they didn’t order it. After the photo session, the server takes it back to the kitchen, and they bring it back with garnish and sauce on a different plate about five minutes later. I understand the marketing angle, but I don’t feel comfortable with my food being carried around other tables before I even get to eat it.

i didn’t shut up about the black cod dish. whatever sauce they were using on the purple rice was insane and the cod was just perfect. the ravioli (?) was the perfect one bite. purchased some to-go! good experience overall !!