Incredible experience, amazing food, impecable service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabelle A
One of the best experiences we’ve ever had for a dinner. Oscar in particular was amazing, and the rest of the staff was amazing I just don’t remember their names.
Everything about this experience was amazing-the service, the staff, the pacing of the meal, the flavors, presentation, atmosphere, and even the bathroom. They printed our menu with everything we had and included wishing us a happy anniversary with our names on it as well as an outline of VA with a heart. Oscar had amazing recommendations for drinks to go along with our courses and based it on preference. We savored every dish and couldn’t believe how delicious everything was. The soap in the bathroom also smelled so good I immediately looked up where I could buy it. I liked that it was a Korean-American brand based in NYC.
This would be one of the few Michelin restaurants I would actually want to come back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abhinav Nigam
Having dined at The inn at Little Washington in DC, Epicure in Paris and Saga in NYC, I had high hopes for Jungsik but the overall experience was underwhelming. The ambience is okay and feels like any New York restaurant and not some Michelin starred establishment with single long sofa style seat for all guests and not individual tables and chairs for every party which just did not feel right. The staff looked inexperienced and unattentive. I ordered some red wine and was given the last pour with the entire wine sediment poured in my glass. That is not a practice even small restaurant, let alone prestigious one should do. At a high-end place, either the wine should be decanted or they should open a new bottle. The food was good and a nice mix between French and Korean but the overall experience is a collection of minute details that make or break a great restaurant in my opinion. In my particular case, the experience was also soured by a group of loud 20 somethings in hoodies and beanies but I understand that the restaurant does not have control over that.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Emi Ng
For 3 star Michelin, I had high hope.
1) The ambience is ok. Comparing to Saga (2star) in NYC, it’s a pale comparison. 2) Food is infused of french and korean. Some offer really interesting flavor. But the most stand out probably the korean bbq wagyu and the ice cream dessert. 3) Service is good. Not much of interaction/experience. The whole meal finished in 2.5hrs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Squirrel Friend
I had a great meal at Jungsik. Service is literally spotless. The food is delicious and has some fusion elements. The best parts to me are the dishes that are more authentically Korean. The Korean bbq beef, the kimbab, and the strawberry dessert were my favorites. The wine list is pretty good. The space is beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Win3 Kiki
Great Dessert ? I love it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sabrina Lo
I had high expectations for Jungsik, but by the end of the meal, I was left wondering how it still holds three Michelin stars. The service felt disorganized and lacked any real sense of leadership, something you shouldn’t notice at a restaurant of this level. The food looked beautiful, but the execution fell short. The octopus which they call it their signature was overly soft, and the galbi arrived lukewarm and honestly tasted better at a few Korean BBQ spots I’ve been to. Even the bathroom was a letdown. Even the toilet was not flushed which I understand it could happen, but I completely lost my appetite. It felt like a restaurant resting a little too comfortably on its stars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Elizabeth Evers
The food was good but The food was good, but they definitely lack the authentic Korean touch. Not all of the staff seemed professional — there was a noticeable difference in attitude and service between them, which affected the overall experience. Also, the restroom wasn’t well maintained; there were napkins scattered on the floor, which should really be taken care of.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
chloe wei
so delicious i liked every dish - octopus was the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Berele
Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in years. The room feels calm and elegant, and the staff manages to be both professional and kind, which is rarer than it should be.
There was a hiccup at the start when they couldn’t find our reservation and said only the bar was available. Not what you want to hear when you’ve been looking forward to dinner all week. But they recovered quickly, found us a table, and the rest of the night couldn’t have gone better.
The food was simply outstanding. The amuse-bouche was a tiny work of art, each bite different and deliberate. The caviar course was rich and balanced, the octopus perfectly seared, and every dish felt like part of a larger story. Service was flawless, timing was exact, and the pacing of the meal made it feel effortless.
By the end, the rocky start didn’t matter at all. This place earns its stars the old-fashioned way: with skill, consistency, and care. Five stars, no hesitation.
Jungsik is outstanding! The food is beautifully presented and full of refined, balanced flavors — every dish feels like a work of art. The service is professional and warm, and the atmosphere is elegant but comfortable. It’s the perfect spot for a special occasion or when you want a truly memorable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Irene
Jungsik delivers well displayed craft without an emotion that leaves you admiring rather than moved. A restaurant of great skill, but not great passion. For example, the overly hot rice overpowered the fish, giving it an unintended smell and ruined the texture of the emulsion. The salad was overpowered with vinegar. I wish chef stayed with the menu that turned 3 stars.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Edwin
It had been a while since I treated myself to a fine dining experience, so I came into this meal with high expectations—and it absolutely delivered. The banchan set the tone right away: beautifully presented, full of little tasty surprises that made me wonder what else was coming. The striped jack that followed was even better—the acidity of the white kimchi lifted the fish and gave it such a refined balance.
Then came the standout: the octopus. Honestly, it was the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly tender inside, crisp on the outside, and paired with an umami-rich sauce that just lit up my palate. After that, the yellowtail kimbap looked deceptively simple, but the flavor was so elegant and clean—it really stayed with me. The other dishes were great as well, but those three seafood plates really stole the show, they’re the ones that will stick in my memory the longest.
Dessert was a thoughtful touch, especially since I had mentioned I was celebrating. Service was attentive, though a bit on the mechanical side, it lacked that extra warmth that would’ve made the night flawless. Still, the food itself was so incredible that I can’t help but give this place top marks. Even now, I can still taste those dishes as I write this. An absolute must try!
Jay Sim
Jungsik offers a fine dining experience with beautifully presented dishes and excellent service. While the prices are on the higher side and I didn’t quite feel the food lived up to the cost, it was still an enjoyable experience overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Austin Elgie
What a special experience from special staff. Incredible!
Incredible experience, amazing food, impecable service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best experiences we’ve ever had for a dinner. Oscar in particular was amazing, and the rest of the staff was amazing I just don’t remember their names.
Everything about this experience was amazing-the service, the staff, the pacing of the meal, the flavors, presentation, atmosphere, and even the bathroom. They printed our menu with everything we had and included wishing us a happy anniversary with our names on it as well as an outline of VA with a heart. Oscar had amazing recommendations for drinks to go along with our courses and based it on preference. We savored every dish and couldn’t believe how delicious everything was. The soap in the bathroom also smelled so good I immediately looked up where I could buy it. I liked that it was a Korean-American brand based in NYC.
This would be one of the few Michelin restaurants I would actually want to come back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having dined at The inn at Little Washington in DC, Epicure in Paris and Saga in NYC, I had high hopes for Jungsik but the overall experience was underwhelming. The ambience is okay and feels like any New York restaurant and not some Michelin starred establishment with single long sofa style seat for all guests and not individual tables and chairs for every party which just did not feel right. The staff looked inexperienced and unattentive. I ordered some red wine and was given the last pour with the entire wine sediment poured in my glass. That is not a practice even small restaurant, let alone prestigious one should do. At a high-end place, either the wine should be decanted or they should open a new bottle. The food was good and a nice mix between French and Korean but the overall experience is a collection of minute details that make or break a great restaurant in my opinion. In my particular case, the experience was also soured by a group of loud 20 somethings in hoodies and beanies but I understand that the restaurant does not have control over that.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
For 3 star Michelin, I had high hope.
1) The ambience is ok. Comparing to Saga (2star) in NYC, it’s a pale comparison.
2) Food is infused of french and korean. Some offer really interesting flavor. But the most stand out probably the korean bbq wagyu and the ice cream dessert.
3) Service is good. Not much of interaction/experience. The whole meal finished in 2.5hrs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had a great meal at Jungsik. Service is literally spotless. The food is delicious and has some fusion elements. The best parts to me are the dishes that are more authentically Korean. The Korean bbq beef, the kimbab, and the strawberry dessert were my favorites. The wine list is pretty good. The space is beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Dessert ? I love it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had high expectations for Jungsik, but by the end of the meal, I was left wondering how it still holds three Michelin stars.
The service felt disorganized and lacked any real sense of leadership, something you shouldn’t notice at a restaurant of this level. The food looked beautiful, but the execution fell short. The octopus which they call it their signature was overly soft, and the galbi arrived lukewarm and honestly tasted better at a few Korean BBQ spots I’ve been to. Even the bathroom was a letdown. Even the toilet was not flushed which I understand it could happen, but I completely lost my appetite. It felt like a restaurant resting a little too comfortably on its stars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was good but The food was good, but they definitely lack the authentic Korean touch.
Not all of the staff seemed professional — there was a noticeable difference in attitude and service between them, which affected the overall experience.
Also, the restroom wasn’t well maintained; there were napkins scattered on the floor, which should really be taken care of.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
so delicious i liked every dish - octopus was the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in years. The room feels calm and elegant, and the staff manages to be both professional and kind, which is rarer than it should be.
There was a hiccup at the start when they couldn’t find our reservation and said only the bar was available. Not what you want to hear when you’ve been looking forward to dinner all week. But they recovered quickly, found us a table, and the rest of the night couldn’t have gone better.
The food was simply outstanding. The amuse-bouche was a tiny work of art, each bite different and deliberate. The caviar course was rich and balanced, the octopus perfectly seared, and every dish felt like part of a larger story. Service was flawless, timing was exact, and the pacing of the meal made it feel effortless.
By the end, the rocky start didn’t matter at all. This place earns its stars the old-fashioned way: with skill, consistency, and care. Five stars, no hesitation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Jungsik is outstanding! The food is beautifully presented and full of refined, balanced flavors — every dish feels like a work of art. The service is professional and warm, and the atmosphere is elegant but comfortable. It’s the perfect spot for a special occasion or when you want a truly memorable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jungsik delivers well displayed craft without an emotion that leaves you admiring rather than moved. A restaurant of great skill, but not great passion. For example, the overly hot rice overpowered the fish, giving it an unintended smell and ruined the texture of the emulsion. The salad was overpowered with vinegar. I wish chef stayed with the menu that turned 3 stars.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
It had been a while since I treated myself to a fine dining experience, so I came into this meal with high expectations—and it absolutely delivered. The banchan set the tone right away: beautifully presented, full of little tasty surprises that made me wonder what else was coming. The striped jack that followed was even better—the acidity of the white kimchi lifted the fish and gave it such a refined balance.
Then came the standout: the octopus. Honestly, it was the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly tender inside, crisp on the outside, and paired with an umami-rich sauce that just lit up my palate. After that, the yellowtail kimbap looked deceptively simple, but the flavor was so elegant and clean—it really stayed with me. The other dishes were great as well, but those three seafood plates really stole the show, they’re the ones that will stick in my memory the longest.
Dessert was a thoughtful touch, especially since I had mentioned I was celebrating. Service was attentive, though a bit on the mechanical side, it lacked that extra warmth that would’ve made the night flawless. Still, the food itself was so incredible that I can’t help but give this place top marks. Even now, I can still taste those dishes as I write this. An absolute must try!
Jungsik offers a fine dining experience with beautifully presented dishes and excellent service. While the prices are on the higher side and I didn’t quite feel the food lived up to the cost, it was still an enjoyable experience overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
What a special experience from special staff. Incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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