Raon

This is hands down the best restaurant we have been to in New York. Every single dish was incredible, to the point where it was impossible to choose a favorite one. We loved how refreshing, unique, and balanced each bite was. I was amazed by how each course was able to integrate a different Korean flavor so perfectly. Not only were the dishes delicious (like out of this world) they also kept a distinct Korean profile. For example, the uni, egg, and gamtae bite tasted like a kimbap despite the unique combination. The foi gras dumpling tasted like a tteokmandu we would have for New Years and the scallop ceviche reminded me of dongchimi. I loved getting to experience these childhood flavors being expressed in fine dining. Truly a heavenly experience. Service and vibes were also top notch, ver

TLDR: really loved our experience at Raon. In a city filled with Korean fine dining, Raon stands apart with its focus and passion for educating people on traditional Korean food, cooking and most importantly kimchi! SETTING: we made a res for 8pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant is beautiful, minimal, with a nice long counter that can fit about 12 seats per tasting. It was our anniversary and they left very sweet little "Happy Anniversary" cards for us!! Great for a nice quiet date night or dinner with friends for a special occasion! FOOD: attaching a pic of the menu here. My favorite part about this tasting menu is that it just got better and better with every single course (and started off already amazing so that's a pretty high bar to reach)! I loved the different types of kimchi t

I saved the set menu course at chef's counter as my final dinner in New York, my 마지막 finale. I was absolutely blown away. Raon is a beautiful love letter to South Korea and it's history and culture deeply rooted in cuisine. Each dish was so lovely both in visual presentation and brilliant flavors. I cannot even attempt to pick a favorite dish. I thought about my mom throughout the entire meal and even texted her that I will bring her to New York so we can share this meal together. The tomato martini was so playful and well balanced. They carry excellent wine that compliments the food. The space is beautifully designed with minimalist aesthetic with small details and color schemes that remind me of a traditional Hanok. The entire Raon team that night truly made it an unforgettable experienc

The tasting menu was thoughtful, and the chef’s background and personal touch really came through. Love that they had a kimchi pairing with each dish. The experience felt intimate in contrast to some of tasting experiences I’ve had which were more generic and bland. Also, great selection of interesting non-alcoholic drinks.

Raon NYC offers one of the most thoughtful Korean tasting experiences in the city. Kimchi is the heart of the menu, not the soloist but a quiet star that adds depth, balance, and beautiful acidity to each course. The aged soy and doenjang from Jeong Kwan bring a deep, earthy flavor that makes every bite memorable. My favorite dishes were the foie gras mandu with duck broth and the uni and caviar with tofu and winter gamtae. Raon feels like a calm, confident celebration of Korean flavors and tradition.