Arario Midtown

It’s loud. Can’t hear people talking at your table. The waitress poured a very expensive wine as a short pour. Not a bartender. . I am a bartender. I’m not stupid. She was snotty. The Bulgogi Pasta (supposed to be fine meat) was tough.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Came here for a date night on a trip to Reno. Classic (and very well done) Korean fare, and great cocktails. Highlights include their specialty Negroni and beef bibimpop in a stone pot, which kept the food warm and made the rice at the bottom yummy and crispy. I’m knocking them a star because they don’t have a dedicated fryer which makes half of the items marked as GF on the appetizer menu inaccessible to celiacs (my partner). That being said, our server was super helpful in making sure that the kitchen knew of her gluten allergy and having a foundational grasp of the menu- including what was truly GF, which made our dining experience welcoming and safe. Thank you Arario!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Good service, but the food is not quite like traditional Korean cuisine. It’s okay.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

This place is highly overrated. The food is bland. We got the classic BibimBop with beef and the Yuk Su Hot Beef Bulgogi and both were very one note with flavor. I would never suggest this place and I will never come back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Always fun to visit Arario!!

The bar is a great option is you’re looking to catch a sports game, drink, and eat.

Love to order a Terra beer with the meal 😌 Refreshing and filling!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Had dinner with my two sons while vacationing in Reno. Until this one, every meal had been average at best, with a couple bad ones thrown in, so our hopes were not high.
However, we were blown away by the interesting menu, delightful staff, and incredible food - wow!
We started with the sweet and spicy chicken wings, kimchee fries, and Fire Cracker tater tots - each dish was delicious in different and somewhat unique ways. The chicken wings were cooked perfectly - juicy and tender and smothered in sauce. The fries were topped with kimchee and smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce, and the tots, while similar (sans kimchee) had their own flavour profile and did not disappoint.
We shared two mains - the octopus salad and the bulgogi bowl, and both were fantastic! The octopus was cooked perfectly, tough to do when the tentacles vary in thickness, and the salad was great, with sweet corn offsetting balsamic and chimichurri. My favourite was the bulgogi bowl - the spicy pork, mushrooms, and sauce over rice was the perfect combination for my palette - amazing!
I almost forgot - they provide a package of wet wipes with the wings - so much better than a tiny wipe in a small packet, is so greatly appreciated - thanks!
My only complaint was the bathrooms - you have to leave the restaurant, head downstairs into a common hallway, and finally make your way to the loo. There is a keypad on the door for security but the door didn’t close properly. It was chilly and raining, so the trip was not pleasant; it would be much less pleasant in a winter snowstorm.
Obviously the bathrooms are not an issue as the place was busy. The food sure makes up for the bathroom inconvenience.

Dietary restrictions: Good gluten free selection, expect not a lot of dairy (except cheese) used.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kimchi Fries

Oh, my. What great spot! Food was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food friendly staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found this as a yelp recommendation. They were not wrong. Food is large portions and frikken delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bulgogi Pasta

I’ve never been impressed with “small plates”/sides and this place is no exception. Just split a main dish as they’re way more value for money.
5 tempura shrimp for $11 is way too much when mains are $18.
Kimchi fries was reportedly a favorite, but I didn’t find it that special… get a main instead ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Off the charts! Food was excellent, service was beyond belief. Showed up with six people on a Friday night. We were told 45 minute wait, seated outside at the best table much quicker than that. Ronnie took care of us with a drink order as we stood outside waiting the short time. The manager on duty was very helpful as well. The food was/is amazing. HIGHLY recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Another all-time favorite of mine!
Haven’t had a dish I didn’t love. Excellent flavor and presentation. Atmosphere is awesome and you just can’t go wrong.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Lava Bundt Cake with Green Tea Ice Cream, Beef Short Rib Galbi, Spicy Squid, Kimchi Fries

Bold Korean Fusion with Exceptional Service

Arario Midtown is my go-to for bold Korean fusion. The Bulgogi Bowl, especially with a fried egg, is packed with umami, and their meat substitute is impressively close to the real thing. At times, the vegetables in the Bulgogi Bowl can be a bit underdone compared to other times, but I still enjoy it and keep coming back.

The staff is always kind and welcoming—even when I grab takeout, they make me feel like a regular. I’ve also brought coworkers here for lunch meetings a handful of times—the spacious booths and outlets for laptops make it perfect for a working lunch.

Arario Midtown consistently delivers on flavor and service. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ate at the bar. Great vibe, food was amazing and while it wasn’t cheap I do feel like it was a good value. Definitely recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service wasn't great; table was in the back near an incredibly loud kitchen; food was pretty rough. Of our four small plates, the spring rolls were pretty good (one had exploded in the dryer and been sent anyway ?)? The firecracker chicken was the worst, with a small soup bowl of tater tots and spicy chicken nugs covered in cheap cheese - soggy from the first minute.

Going to assume it was an off night, and admittedly bailed before getting any mains, but this isn't a 4.7 star restaurant based on what I saw this evening ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3