ARIARI

This meal was absolutely delicious!!! I was here a couple of weeks ago and have thought about it every single day since. I got the Scallop DIY Gimbap. The apple kimchi and chungyang mayo that came with it were two of the tastiest condiments I've ever had. I also got the Yook-Hwe which is beef tartare and baby octopus. They were also kind enough to give me a compliment salad of cabbage with what I believe was a kimchi dressing. I will be coming back to this spot every single time I visit New York, without fail.

Amazing seafood-forward busan specialty restaurant. Every dish we ordered was thoughtfully innovative and tasted fantastic, especially the spicy baby octopus Even the dessert was a unique take on a traditional Korean bingsu with soy sauce caramel, nuts, ginger, and basil. Amazing!

I have a reservation at 6pm. When I arrived, it was a bit busy, but all the staff were so friendly, especially Nampu. I came with my boyfriend and wanted to try everything on the menu, but since it's just the two of us, we'll definitely come back to try more! PS. I absolutely love the Kimchi here, and the Dolsot AI-BAP is the best dish. Must order!

ARIARI is a fantastic spot if you're looking for very modern Korean dishes in the city. Every dish I tried with friends was good, especially the fried soft-shell crab, the seafood pancake, the steamed egg with chives, and the bulgogi. The restaurant environment itself is full of people and it is actually very lively, which makes for such a fun and energetic dining experience. The flavors are fresh and the presentation is top-notch. It’s definitely a must-visit for anyone who enjoys high-quality food in a vibrant setting!

I visited Ariari because I wanted to introduce it to friends visiting from the Bay Area. Every time I come here, I’m blown away by the quality of the food, the staff’s service, and the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant — it’s a solid 10000/10 every time. With the chilly weather, I was craving DAESUN soju and seafood like in Busan, and this place turned out to be the perfect choice. We had assorted Mak-hwe, mackerel, and scallop gimbap topped with uni and sweet shrimp. The rice is the most important part of Gimbap — and theirs is unbelievably good! The accompanying ssamjang and mayo sauces were just fantastic. At one point, my friend accidentally dropped a spoon, and the staff immediately replaced it with a new one — even bringing over a Tide stain remover stick just in case it got on her clothes. Their attentiveness and kindness were truly impressive...🥹 We ended the meal with Dolsot Al-Bap and Hap-Cheon Pork Soup the perfect pairing with soju that just went down so smoothly. My friends who were visiting said they were so touched by the taste and service that they almost cried. Ariari is one of those rare spots in New York that never fails to make me happy. The food is amazing, complemented by the warm hospitality that’s rare to find in New York!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️ Writing this review is making me crave it again — I think I’ll go back this week. Now that it’s getting cold, it’s the perfect time to visit Ariari. Highly, highly recommend!