Food was one notch down from the past 2 times. Always a bit slow to serve the drinks. Butbwe comme back. A good combination.Kid-friendliness: Nope
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim
Shachar Ashkenazi
The experience was great and the food was delicious and unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim
George Saito
My overall experience at Jua was fantastic, and I particularly appreciated the diverse range of offerings available. The restaurant provided an impressive variety of dishes, ensuring there was something to satisfy every palate. I found the ambiance and service to be quaint, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or a small celebratory dinner. Without a doubt, I look forward to returning to Jua in the future to indulge in their exceptional culinary offerings again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Molly Liu
This place will still remain my favorite restaurant in NYC. Came here to celebrate a birthday, and even though the reservation was messed up and they overbooked, we had a wonderful time at the bar. And the servers and staff took care of us generously. The food was just as good as I remembered (esp the jook with abalone and the caviar/uni Kim), and the cocktails & wine were impeccable. Would definitely go back for future celebrations. Thanks for an amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horus Wu
Great food and experience! Will come back. Portion size is large.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zhongwei Liu
Finally came after being told so many good things about this place. I have to say the March tasting menu is very nicely curated. I liked everything, and my mom enjoyed all the courses as well. The signature caviar kim exceeded my expectations; the seaweed was extremely crispy that it breaks as soon as you bite on it, making it easy to eat. We added abalone to the porridge, which was the right thing to do. The porridge itself is a bit on the salty side but not bad. Love the super crispy skin of the black cod, and the leek sauce on top of it. The dry aged and fire roasted duck dish also tasted really good. The playful plate of tiny bites that go with the duck dish complement the meat well. Two dessert dishes also pretty good. The pear sorbet was super creamy and fresh, it’s like you are biting into pear shaved ice. Then the donut with the brown sugar almond ice cream perfectly concluded the experience. I do want to caveat that maybe some ppl had an underwhelming experience because of different menus, but as far as the March menu goes, I would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim, Brown Butter Ice Cream with Sweet Potato Donut, Dry Aged Duck, Pear Sorbet, Black Cod
andrew makris
Caviar Kim was excellent. The other dishes were great but not extraordinary. The service is very good, I could recommend it to friends purely on the service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel J
We first visited Jua four years ago (before they got a star) and recently went back. Still as great as we remembered!Great spot for dates, but they also have a large table in the back which is perfect for groups.Tasting menu is one hit after another, starting with a delicious crispy bite of what they call a "caviar kim". We also loved the scallop, black cod and the duck which was served with a delicious plate of banchan arranged in a colorful clockface. (This is always my favorite)In addition to the tasting menu, you can get some optional extras, including a caviar kim, or extra add ons to the stew.For desserts, we had a palate cleansing pear and cinnamon fish which made me feel like fall, and last was a donut with ice cream.Cocktails were great too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim, Brown Butter Ice Cream with Sweet Potato Donut, Dry Aged Duck, Black Cod
HolicHolic
Both the food and the service were excellent！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heng C
Loved this new shining star in NYC. Chef Hoyoung Kim was previously an executive chef at Jungsik and specializes in wood-fire cooking. Very good cooking with Korean and French influences, and the tasting menu paired well with French wines too. Highly recommended!
Jua is a culinary gem that deserves its Michelin star and then some. Celebrating my husband’s birthday here, we were enchanted by their innovative take on traditional Korean dining. The uni, duck, and desserts were nothing short of exquisite, each dish a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. The staff were the epitome of professionalism and warmth, contributing to the vibrant and inviting atmosphere that defines the restaurant. It’s a place that marries sophistication with a sense of welcoming, making every moment inside its walls memorable. I’m already dreaming of our next visit—just need to secure a babysitter first! ? A must-visit for anyone looking to experience the pinnacle of Korean cuisine in an unparalleled setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim, Dry Aged Duck
Beverley
Must come for the caviar Kim!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim, Pear Sorbet
Hedi Ben Chaabane
Excellent restaurant. Food, wine, service, etc... everything was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucie Kwon
Food was incredible! Best tasting menu to date. The food came out a little to fast, it felt a little like speed eating. Otherwise zero complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Emma
Everything perfect. Service, ambience and of course the cuisine! Very good value for money, especially for NY
Food was one notch down from the past 2 times. Always a bit slow to serve the drinks. Butbwe comme back. A good combination.Kid-friendliness: Nope
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim
The experience was great and the food was delicious and unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim
My overall experience at Jua was fantastic, and I particularly appreciated the diverse range of offerings available. The restaurant provided an impressive variety of dishes, ensuring there was something to satisfy every palate. I found the ambiance and service to be quaint, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or a small celebratory dinner. Without a doubt, I look forward to returning to Jua in the future to indulge in their exceptional culinary offerings again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place will still remain my favorite restaurant in NYC. Came here to celebrate a birthday, and even though the reservation was messed up and they overbooked, we had a wonderful time at the bar. And the servers and staff took care of us generously. The food was just as good as I remembered (esp the jook with abalone and the caviar/uni Kim), and the cocktails & wine were impeccable. Would definitely go back for future celebrations. Thanks for an amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and experience! Will come back. Portion size is large.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally came after being told so many good things about this place. I have to say the March tasting menu is very nicely curated. I liked everything, and my mom enjoyed all the courses as well. The signature caviar kim exceeded my expectations; the seaweed was extremely crispy that it breaks as soon as you bite on it, making it easy to eat. We added abalone to the porridge, which was the right thing to do. The porridge itself is a bit on the salty side but not bad. Love the super crispy skin of the black cod, and the leek sauce on top of it. The dry aged and fire roasted duck dish also tasted really good. The playful plate of tiny bites that go with the duck dish complement the meat well. Two dessert dishes also pretty good. The pear sorbet was super creamy and fresh, it’s like you are biting into pear shaved ice. Then the donut with the brown sugar almond ice cream perfectly concluded the experience. I do want to caveat that maybe some ppl had an underwhelming experience because of different menus, but as far as the March menu goes, I would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim, Brown Butter Ice Cream with Sweet Potato Donut, Dry Aged Duck, Pear Sorbet, Black Cod
Caviar Kim was excellent. The other dishes were great but not extraordinary. The service is very good, I could recommend it to friends purely on the service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We first visited Jua four years ago (before they got a star) and recently went back. Still as great as we remembered!Great spot for dates, but they also have a large table in the back which is perfect for groups.Tasting menu is one hit after another, starting with a delicious crispy bite of what they call a "caviar kim". We also loved the scallop, black cod and the duck which was served with a delicious plate of banchan arranged in a colorful clockface. (This is always my favorite)In addition to the tasting menu, you can get some optional extras, including a caviar kim, or extra add ons to the stew.For desserts, we had a palate cleansing pear and cinnamon fish which made me feel like fall, and last was a donut with ice cream.Cocktails were great too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim, Brown Butter Ice Cream with Sweet Potato Donut, Dry Aged Duck, Black Cod
Both the food and the service were excellent！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved this new shining star in NYC. Chef Hoyoung Kim was previously an executive chef at Jungsik and specializes in wood-fire cooking. Very good cooking with Korean and French influences, and the tasting menu paired well with French wines too. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Jua is a culinary gem that deserves its Michelin star and then some. Celebrating my husband’s birthday here, we were enchanted by their innovative take on traditional Korean dining. The uni, duck, and desserts were nothing short of exquisite, each dish a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. The staff were the epitome of professionalism and warmth, contributing to the vibrant and inviting atmosphere that defines the restaurant. It’s a place that marries sophistication with a sense of welcoming, making every moment inside its walls memorable. I’m already dreaming of our next visit—just need to secure a babysitter first! ? A must-visit for anyone looking to experience the pinnacle of Korean cuisine in an unparalleled setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim, Dry Aged Duck
Must come for the caviar Kim!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caviar Kim, Pear Sorbet
Excellent restaurant. Food, wine, service, etc... everything was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was incredible! Best tasting menu to date. The food came out a little to fast, it felt a little like speed eating. Otherwise zero complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Everything perfect. Service, ambience and of course the cuisine! Very good value for money, especially for NY
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5