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Nestled in New York’s East Village, Ariari is a Korean restaurant inspired by the port city of Busan, known for its fresh seafood and comforting Korean dishes. Ariari is a native Korean word that means ‘Pave your own way.’ We’re proud to be paving our own track, introducing our unique interpretation of Korean gastronomy, especially of Busan’s, to New York. We hope to delight those new to the culture and spark feelings of nostalgic joy for those who are familiar. Enjoy the essence of Busan at Ariari!
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Address: 119 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 422-7466
Website: https://ariarinyc.com/
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Ariari – New York – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
This Korean spot has a cool, vintage vibe that comes complete with wood paneling and banquette seating. Framed artwork highlights a maritime theme.
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Nestled in New York’s East Village, Ariari is a Korean restaurant inspired by the port city of Busan, known for its fresh seafood and comforting Korean dishes.
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Bing Wu
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!
… moreAlex Stecyk
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.
… moreRobbin
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!
… moreEven the dessert was a unique take on a traditional Korean bingsu with soy sauce caramel, nuts, ginger, and basil. Amazing!
USUN
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!
… moreWith 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!
Toffy Young
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!
… morePS. I absolutely love the Kimchi here, and the Dolsot AI-BAP is the best dish. Must order!
Glo Song
So glad my friend and I were lucky enough to get seated at this restaurant with no reservation. I wanted to order the Mak-Hwe, but the Seafood Butter Gui was much more tempting especially in terms of portion. The seafood melts in your mouth and the pita was nice and chewy w. a crisp. Be sure to order yourself the complimentary Seoul Night bottle they have on special when you download/pay through the Blackbird app. The service was on point and so was their dessert!
… moreNico
OMG this was the best Korean place I’ve ever been: the fried chicken was so tender, juicy and tasty. Loved the fact the staff kept on refilling our complimentary kimchi. The duck and the domburi were to die for. Incredibly lovely stuff — by far one of the best places I dined at in NYC.
… moreNick Tyre
So so good. Every time. Perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Hits the spot when you’re craving Korean, but still feels fun and new.
… moreNisha Rasool
10/10 recommend this place for delicious food and amazing service! This restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and the food hits the spot!! We tried the fried eel, Dolsot Al-bap and seafood soup and it felt like THE PERFECT comfort meal for this winter night!
… moreCarly Luk
This place is 100% worth the hype. Definitely make a reservation, they are SUPER popular! We started with cocktails; I loved both the Daraji and Kket-nip, $16 each. They were both delicious and strong with the former being ginger forward and the latter tasting just like a juicy peach. As for food, the famous Dolsot al-bap ($19) is a MUST GET. The uni cream is heavenly and the rice gets so creamy, yet crispy from the hot stone. The fried soft shell crab ($21) was good, but not as mindblowing as the Dolsot al-bap. The beef su-yook ($34) was the perfect way to round out the meal, with super tender beef and a light, refreshing broth. Even the house kimchi was amazing! Service was attentive and patient and I would absolutely be back.
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