A Michelin starred Korean steakhouse. The kimchi paella is very good and so is the wagyu and crispy bacon. Go for these. The other steaks were good but i would say not out of this world, though the wagyu does shine bright. Banchan also very good. It is a famous spot and very hard to get reservations but do try. You might meet a celebrity there. We saw John Hamm (of the Man Men fame).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Wagyu Paella, Scallion Salad, Korean Bacon, Soy Sauce Caramel Ice Cream, Japanese Wagyu, Banchan, Steak
Tei
It's very difficult to make a reservation. It was difficult to make a reservation on Google Maps, so I made a reservation over the phone. The meat was cooked really well and I enjoyed it. I had a set (for 2 people) with additional wagyu and fried rice, and the portion was quite large.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Y.
I have waited so long to try to come here. Getting a reservation for two is really difficult and I would expect to eat either at 5pm or from 10pm-12am. Overall, I was unimpressed. The stews and kimchi were so salty I couldn't eat more than a bite. I liked the meat but it definitely was not worth $72 per person. I ordered a second drink in the middle of my meal and it didn't come until after the meal was over which was really annoying. The ambiance and vibes are great and I'm glad I tried it. But I will definitely be going somewhere else for kbbq
Bo G
Everything was perfect but I also need to comment on one of the sides that comes with the meat - the kimchi soup. If you like borscht, it’s heavenly - save room for it. Service was impeccable. Really perfect night out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lennox McGrain
Could not recommend Cote enough. Came here for a celebration and had a perfect evening. We ordered the butcher’s feast and everything was delicious. Service was attentive and incredibly thoughtful; it made the night all the more special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butcher's Feast
Stan natS
Let me start off by saying that the food at this restaurant was excellent, and our waiter was not only friendly but also provided outstanding recommendations. We ordered The Legend of the Seven Jades and three orders of Steak Omakase.However, my rating is influenced by an incident that occurred right as I entered the restaurant. There's a wooden platform at the entrance where guests are seated. As I was tying my shoe on this platform, an employee loudly instructed me to 'PLEASE REMOVE YOUR SHOE FROM THE ANTIQUE WOOD.' I quickly apologized and removed my foot, but not before noticing several guests in the waiting area staring at us. The employee walked away without another word, leaving me feeling quite embarrassed as we waited for our reserved table.While the food was delightful, this initial interaction did affect the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Omakase
Kristine Lee
We had a reservation at 6:45 on a Saturday during peak hours. Although we had arrived early, we had to wait for quite a while to be seated and for the food to come out. We ordered a la carte and had the skirt steak, dry aged NY strip, and the wagyu cote steak with the kimchi stew. Although the banchan was nothing to write home about, the meat was incredible and the skirt steak was my personal favorite. I will warn you that the wagyu is very rich so I would recommend ordering the smaller size. The manager, Irivette, stopped by to apologize for the long wait, which we greatly appreciated, and gave us the kimchi wagyu paella on the house, which was REALLY GOOD!!! I’ve been to most of the Korean BBQ spots in NYC and this is one of my favorites. Unlike many others, it has great ventilation and high ceilings so you don’t leave smelling too much of meat. It has a nice vibe but is a little on the louder side. Overall, enjoyed the experience.
Steve F.
its ok. I have had better in the area but it does live up to the hype a little bit. Service is ok. I mean its just ok. not much more to say.
Levina Liu
Walked in and got arranged in the outdoor cabin space, it’s actually an individual room with only my table. Ordered the omakase set, beef is great, oyster and the egg toast at the beginning, as typical types of omakase and Michelin dishes, seemed a bit out of place to pair with the actual main character which is the incredible beef cuts, the wagyu piece at the end literally made me wanna cry. Staffs were all super super amazing, enjoyed the time.
Cote is an excellent Korean steakhouse offering an elegant and elevated full Korean BBQ experience. We had the butcher’s feast which comes with all the sides you need from kimchi, to egg soufflé, tofu soup and more. The quality of the meat is excellent but what sets this place apart if the top notch service from maître D, Juan who went beyond to accommodate us. He was super kind and helpful and the amazing waiting staff was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. They were all super attentive. We dined outside in these pretty and cozy cabanas that felt like its own private space. I would recommend it over the indoor space. Come for the food and stay for the experience. This is a must go and I can not wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butcher's Feast
Sam Park
The quality is up there for KBBQ and the price definitely reflects it. You don’t come here to get the best bang for your buck as their portion sizes aren't that generous relative to other KBBQ joints. This experience is more-so like the equivalent of getting the omakase experience with the elevated service, quality of food, and mood. For me it was a one-time bucket-list experience but I would say it's definitely worth checking out if you're curious about the hype.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butcher's Feast
Lynda P.
COTE has been the most dazzling experience I've been to in a while. I loved the ambiance, the drinks and the food. Everyone was so friendly. The tequila selection for shots was amazing, the piña colada was delicious, and the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD ! We came in time to be able to visit UnderCOTE (that they don't accept reservations for, it's first come first serve) before our dinner reservation and I had the absolute best time imaginable! I look forward to coming back to this place soon !
Jasmine M.
We had an awful experience at Cote. For a one star Michelin restaurant, I certainly expected better. The service was horrendous and the meat did not live up to our expectations. We came as a group of four and each ordered the butcher's feast, as they asked that if one person orders the butcher's feast, everyone else should as well. This was totally fine with us. However, the thing that surprised us is that the menu said that the butcher's feast came with two soups and a egg souffle, and because we had each ordered the butcher's feast, we expected that each of us would get two soups and an egg souffle. However, we were only given two soups and an egg souffle to share among the four of us, and it wasn't like they gave us a four-person serving either. The soups and the egg were each in a small one-person stone pots. The most baffling thing was that our server did not bring any extra bowls for us to split the soups. Not sure if he was expecting us to pass it around and each take a sip or something?? Speaking of our server, he was extremely rude, condescending, unprofessional, and inattentive. For one of the cuts of meat, he forgot to season it with salt before cooking it, so he carelessly used the tongs to season the meat while it was on the grill, and it was not seasoned evenly. We also asked if we could get a refill of some of the side dishes, and he did not respond to us, so we were confused. We waited a while for him to come back and eventually had to flag him down and ask about the refill, and he rudely shouted "It's coming, it's coming." He didn't even cook our last cut of meat (galbi) for us-another waiter came and cooked it while we saw that our original server was busy taking care of another table. In terms of the quality and taste, it also did not meet expectations. The first cut of beef was pretty good, but rest were mediocre. I was especially disappointed by the wagyu, as it was tougher than I expected for wagyu. The waiter also burnt our galbi. In terms of ambience, it was really loud, so we could not sustain proper conversations. I guess the decor was nice. I will say that the hosts that checked us in were very friendly and nice. Ultimately very disappointing and overpriced. Would not recommend.
V+A P.
Make sure you are a carnivore because even with the tasting menu, it's a big variety and a lot of meat. Server was amazing...wine pairings were spot on. For our first Michelin starred restaurant experience in NYC we just could not have asked for more.
A Michelin starred Korean steakhouse. The kimchi paella is very good and so is the wagyu and crispy bacon. Go for these. The other steaks were good but i would say not out of this world, though the wagyu does shine bright. Banchan also very good. It is a famous spot and very hard to get reservations but do try. You might meet a celebrity there. We saw John Hamm (of the Man Men fame).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Wagyu Paella, Scallion Salad, Korean Bacon, Soy Sauce Caramel Ice Cream, Japanese Wagyu, Banchan, Steak
It's very difficult to make a reservation. It was difficult to make a reservation on Google Maps, so I made a reservation over the phone. The meat was cooked really well and I enjoyed it. I had a set (for 2 people) with additional wagyu and fried rice, and the portion was quite large.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have waited so long to try to come here. Getting a reservation for two is really difficult and I would expect to eat either at 5pm or from 10pm-12am. Overall, I was unimpressed. The stews and kimchi were so salty I couldn't eat more than a bite. I liked the meat but it definitely was not worth $72 per person. I ordered a second drink in the middle of my meal and it didn't come until after the meal was over which was really annoying. The ambiance and vibes are great and I'm glad I tried it. But I will definitely be going somewhere else for kbbq
Everything was perfect but I also need to comment on one of the sides that comes with the meat - the kimchi soup. If you like borscht, it’s heavenly - save room for it. Service was impeccable. Really perfect night out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Could not recommend Cote enough. Came here for a celebration and had a perfect evening. We ordered the butcher’s feast and everything was delicious. Service was attentive and incredibly thoughtful; it made the night all the more special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butcher's Feast
Let me start off by saying that the food at this restaurant was excellent, and our waiter was not only friendly but also provided outstanding recommendations. We ordered The Legend of the Seven Jades and three orders of Steak Omakase.However, my rating is influenced by an incident that occurred right as I entered the restaurant. There's a wooden platform at the entrance where guests are seated. As I was tying my shoe on this platform, an employee loudly instructed me to 'PLEASE REMOVE YOUR SHOE FROM THE ANTIQUE WOOD.' I quickly apologized and removed my foot, but not before noticing several guests in the waiting area staring at us. The employee walked away without another word, leaving me feeling quite embarrassed as we waited for our reserved table.While the food was delightful, this initial interaction did affect the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Omakase
We had a reservation at 6:45 on a Saturday during peak hours. Although we had arrived early, we had to wait for quite a while to be seated and for the food to come out. We ordered a la carte and had the skirt steak, dry aged NY strip, and the wagyu cote steak with the kimchi stew. Although the banchan was nothing to write home about, the meat was incredible and the skirt steak was my personal favorite. I will warn you that the wagyu is very rich so I would recommend ordering the smaller size. The manager, Irivette, stopped by to apologize for the long wait, which we greatly appreciated, and gave us the kimchi wagyu paella on the house, which was REALLY GOOD!!! I’ve been to most of the Korean BBQ spots in NYC and this is one of my favorites. Unlike many others, it has great ventilation and high ceilings so you don’t leave smelling too much of meat. It has a nice vibe but is a little on the louder side. Overall, enjoyed the experience.
its ok. I have had better in the area but it does live up to the hype a little bit. Service is ok. I mean its just ok. not much more to say.
Walked in and got arranged in the outdoor cabin space, it’s actually an individual room with only my table. Ordered the omakase set, beef is great, oyster and the egg toast at the beginning, as typical types of omakase and Michelin dishes, seemed a bit out of place to pair with the actual main character which is the incredible beef cuts, the wagyu piece at the end literally made me wanna cry. Staffs were all super super amazing, enjoyed the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Omakase
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Cote is an excellent Korean steakhouse offering an elegant and elevated full Korean BBQ experience. We had the butcher’s feast which comes with all the sides you need from kimchi, to egg soufflé, tofu soup and more. The quality of the meat is excellent but what sets this place apart if the top notch service from maître D, Juan who went beyond to accommodate us. He was super kind and helpful and the amazing waiting staff was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. They were all super attentive. We dined outside in these pretty and cozy cabanas that felt like its own private space. I would recommend it over the indoor space. Come for the food and stay for the experience. This is a must go and I can not wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butcher's Feast
The quality is up there for KBBQ and the price definitely reflects it. You don’t come here to get the best bang for your buck as their portion sizes aren't that generous relative to other KBBQ joints. This experience is more-so like the equivalent of getting the omakase experience with the elevated service, quality of food, and mood. For me it was a one-time bucket-list experience but I would say it's definitely worth checking out if you're curious about the hype.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butcher's Feast
COTE has been the most dazzling experience I've been to in a while. I loved the ambiance, the drinks and the food. Everyone was so friendly. The tequila selection for shots was amazing, the piña colada was delicious, and the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD ! We came in time to be able to visit UnderCOTE (that they don't accept reservations for, it's first come first serve) before our dinner reservation and I had the absolute best time imaginable! I look forward to coming back to this place soon !
We had an awful experience at Cote. For a one star Michelin restaurant, I certainly expected better. The service was horrendous and the meat did not live up to our expectations. We came as a group of four and each ordered the butcher's feast, as they asked that if one person orders the butcher's feast, everyone else should as well. This was totally fine with us. However, the thing that surprised us is that the menu said that the butcher's feast came with two soups and a egg souffle, and because we had each ordered the butcher's feast, we expected that each of us would get two soups and an egg souffle. However, we were only given two soups and an egg souffle to share among the four of us, and it wasn't like they gave us a four-person serving either. The soups and the egg were each in a small one-person stone pots. The most baffling thing was that our server did not bring any extra bowls for us to split the soups. Not sure if he was expecting us to pass it around and each take a sip or something?? Speaking of our server, he was extremely rude, condescending, unprofessional, and inattentive. For one of the cuts of meat, he forgot to season it with salt before cooking it, so he carelessly used the tongs to season the meat while it was on the grill, and it was not seasoned evenly. We also asked if we could get a refill of some of the side dishes, and he did not respond to us, so we were confused. We waited a while for him to come back and eventually had to flag him down and ask about the refill, and he rudely shouted "It's coming, it's coming." He didn't even cook our last cut of meat (galbi) for us-another waiter came and cooked it while we saw that our original server was busy taking care of another table. In terms of the quality and taste, it also did not meet expectations. The first cut of beef was pretty good, but rest were mediocre. I was especially disappointed by the wagyu, as it was tougher than I expected for wagyu. The waiter also burnt our galbi. In terms of ambience, it was really loud, so we could not sustain proper conversations. I guess the decor was nice. I will say that the hosts that checked us in were very friendly and nice. Ultimately very disappointing and overpriced. Would not recommend.
Make sure you are a carnivore because even with the tasting menu, it's a big variety and a lot of meat. Server was amazing...wine pairings were spot on. For our first Michelin starred restaurant experience in NYC we just could not have asked for more.