JUNGSIK
NEW YORK CITY, USA
Jungsik is a restaurant that can be best described as a perfect example
of what happens when the quality of the Korean cuisine arrives in
the heart of New York city. The idea was brought in by chef and
proprietor of the restaurant Jung Sik Yim, who decided to open a
restaurant in New York in 2011 after the success of the establishment
back in Seoul. The original establishment had the goal of presenting
to Koreans a whole new modern take on their traditional gastronomy
and that was the very same concept with which Jungsik came to the
USA. This second establishment is located at Harrington Street and
it presents New Yorkers and any visitors who happen to wander in
a new twist on Korean cuisine. Inside, you will be introduced to a
whole new set of amazing dishes which feature incredible ingredients
such as black cod, caviar, duck and scallops. All of these unique
Asian culinary wonders are displayed flawlessly on the white plates,
sometimes with some artful and playful touches added to them.
When it comes to the decor of the restaurant, Jungsik has a
minimalistic yet effective presentation that you can experience
entirely, regardless if you pick a Group Dining Option or opt to
experience their Private Dining Room. The use of wood and warm
colours in many of their decoration elements gives Jungsik a timeless
charm that is very associated with the Korean style, only with a more
contemporary touch to it. All in all, it’s a very good example of a
minimalistic decoration fitting a modern Asian style.
Jungsik is a good example of a restaurant that definitely managed to
change the point of view of people regarding Korean food, both for
Koreans and now for New Yorkers. It’s a wonderful experience in
gastronomical and presentation experiences, that comes to show that
any type of tradition or culture can easily adapt to a modern scenario.
Address: 2 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013
Website: jungsik.com/
