Meju
Korean · New York · Chef Hooni Kim
James Beard Award-winning Chef Hooni Kim helms Meju in Long Island City, a traditional Korean fermentation restaurant. The tasting menu highlights ancient techniques, featuring a ganjang fermenting for over a century. Meju focuses on health-conscious, ingredient-driven Korean cuisine.
TO_BE_FILLED, New York
- Michelin 2025
Menu
Wines
- Soju (10) — Korean soju
Dishes
- Yukhoe — Korean-style beef tartare with pear and pine nuts
- Doenjang Jjigae — Fermented soybean paste stew with seasonal vegetables
- Gimbap with Wagyu — Seaweed rice rolls with premium beef
- Mandu (14) — Korean dumplings
- Kimchi Jjigae (18) — Kimchi stew
- Pajeon (16) — Scallion pancake
- Tteokbokki (14) — Spicy rice cakes
- Patbingsu (12) — Shaved ice dessert
- Japchae (16) — Glass noodles with vegetables
- Galbi Jjim (34) — Braised short ribs
Tasting Menu
- Korean Tasting Menu
Cocktails
- Makgeolli (12) — Korean rice wine
The Experience
An intimate and minimalist room built around the chef's counter and in a hidden location. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.
- Atmosphere: Intimate, Minimalist
- Format: Tasting menu
- Setting: Chef's counter, Hidden
Phone: +1 718-806-1636
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- Kojima — Seoul (2 Michelin stars)
- Mako — Chicago (1 Michelin stars)
- Jungsik — New York (3 Michelin stars)
- Jua — New York (1 Michelin stars)