Jungsik Is New York’s First New Three-Starred Michelin Restaurant in 12 Years

Chef/owner Jungsik Yim’s eponymous restaurant has two outlets: Seoul (Two MICHELIN Stars) and New York, which opened in TriBeCa in 2011. Within one year of its opening, the restaurant was awarded One MICHELIN Star, which was quickly followed up by Two MICHELIN Stars in 2013. Since then, it has remained steady, but more than a decade later, Jungsik New York has now earned Three MICHELIN Stars, becoming the first Korean restaurant in the United States to join the elite ranks (there are only 13 other Three Star restaurants in the U.S.).

While the intimate dining room remains unchanged and is just as sparely elegant as ever with dark flooring and rich wood-lined walls complemented by ivory banquettes, there is “something surprising and interesting that has occurred,” shares one MICHELIN Inspector. “The execution has been elevated, product quality and sauce work are excellent, presentations are stimulating, and the flavors are refined, clear, and harmonious. It’s very impressive.” 

“This meal was a thrilling experience for me,” shares another Inspector. “Every now and then, there's a very sophisticated experience that impresses from start to finish and Jungsik has reached that heady level.”