Joomak Banjum Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Nice classy but relaxed ambiance."
• "The interior design provides a fine dining vibe."
• "Super nice atmosphere permeates the place, emulating from the staff to guests."
• "The atmosphere is very calm and great for a conversation."
• "Service was excellent and the vibe of the place is casual but refined."
• "Great ambience with a knowledgeable and friendly staff."
• "Attentive staff, beautiful and relaxed ambiance."

Cons:

• "If you got a seat too close to the front door it is very cold."
• "The atmosphere is not too joyful."

Service

Pros:

• "Staffs are very friendly and accommodating."
• "The staff were excellent, so professional and experienced, I felt incredibly taken care of."
• "Service is great."
• "The service was very attentive and explained the food like in a future dining setting, while keeping things fairly relaxed and informal."
• "The entire wait staff were so friendly and attentive."
• "The service was very friendly, personable, knowledgeable and professional."
• "The service is spectacular like other reviews mentioned; everyone was so welcoming and attentive."

Cons:

• "The pace of service was slow. There were often 15+ minute gaps between when our previous course was taken away and when the next course came out."
• "Service was spotty and inattentive."
• "Service was rushed and the price tag here was close to $500 for two (with tip)."
• "Terrible service. Our reservation was at 8:00, and we only got seated at 8:25 because the previous party was still there when we arrived."
• "It took a good ten minutes between arriving and being served."
• "Awed by the food, but disappointed by the service."
• "When I ran out of wine, the glass was whisked away without being asked if I wanted another glass."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The everything bagel bite was a great start and the desserts were an excellent finish."
• "The Korean seasonings are well balanced, never letting one ingredient or sauce dominate."
• "Each course was better than the next."
• "One of the most creative and delicious meals I've had this year. Everything was outstanding."
• "Definitely on the pricey side, but the food was excellent and presented in a beautiful manner."
• "Joomak is an OUTSTANDING restaurant and you can't find a better experience in NYC at this price point."
• "Phenomenal! Every Dish was perfection."

Cons:

• "The Escargot dish was bland, Jajangmyeon was overcooked."
• "The wagyu was bland and the complementary side was not outstanding."
• "Some of the other dishes didn't taste like anything special."
• "The 'Jajangmyeon' dish lacked the proper authentic flavor to call it 'Jajangmyeon' and instead butter dominated the flavor profile."
• "The savory dishes weren’t savory enough, but also not sweet enough."
• "All dishes were sweet with no nuance in flavor or texture."
• "The sauce on some dishes like the eel rice, I thought were a bit too heavy and covered the flavor of the ingredients."

Value

Pros:

• "The amount of food and variety made the 4 course menu a great deal."
• "The wine list offered decent variety and depth at different price points."
• "Appreciate was able to try out the place with less than $100 per person eventually."
• "Restaurants week menu is a great deal $120 with 7 courses."
• "A great value tasting menu."
• "Very lucky to try out the Michelin star restaurant during restaurant week, with a really good price."
• "With the right company, we’d certainly consider returning for the food alone."

Cons:

• "We were charged $95 for a bottle of wine that was listed as $26 on the menu."
• "Probably a bit pricey but that's very likely true of any other restaurant with a Michelin star."
• "The studio seats were for $235 tasting menu only."
• "The full tasting menu (studio counter) is $235 per person, with one dish having a $25 upcharge, and wine runs around $200 a bottle."
• "The price tag ended up being pretty hefty."
• "Too pricey for what it is."
• "Service was rushed and the price tag here was close to $500 for two (with tip)."