09/23/09

Absolutely delectable!!

by jkny28

Been here many times, and each experience has been very enjoyable.

Impeccable, very attentive, and fast service.

The food at Kori is absolutely delicious, with a focus on a very clean, pure, healthy eating. I personally liked their jun (crispy Korean pancakes), kalbi Ssam, ohhh and their chilean seabass. All absolutely mouth-watering. And you can’t forget their dessert and cocktails!!

From the food, the décor, to the service, Kori allows you to experience a very modern take of the Korean culture.

Great for a romantic date or a fun night out with your friends!

09/03/09

Excellent, highly recommended

by jkay

As a Korean-American, I've tried various kinds of Korean food - the authentic kind from Ktown (and from Korea) and the very westernized kind from places like Woo Lae Oak.

Kori is a refreshing combination of both. Arguably, one can find more authentic places but that's not the point. Kori fabulously captures the essence of true Korean food while introducing inventive and innovative infusions and alternatives. The true Korean flavor is not lost as it so often and unfortunately is in many other westernized Korean restaurants.

The pajun is mouth-watering, extra-crispy and delectable. I simply kept wanting more! The ddukbokgi is GREAT, an absolute must try - spicy and flavorful, it was easily one of my favorites. And the main dish, kalbi sprinkled with blueberries, was also delicious, tender and well-marinated. Throughout the entire meal, I barely put my chopsticks down. For dessert, I had the mango and cocount sorbet and just thinking about it makes me want to go back!! It is absolutely incredible and it comes in a frozen mango and cocount shell, respectively. The best part about all this, aside from the food, is that all this delicious food is served in beautiful, delicately designed plates. It sets the mood just right, very very close to perfection.

Chic, modern and homey, Kori is where I'd go on a date or the place I'd go to have an enjoyable and relaxing dinner with friends. An all-around YES!

• Pros: great ambiance, delicious food

08/14/09

Great Modern Cuisine Over In Tribeca

by donwhee

Whenever I'm in the mood for Korean, this is my standby for delicious, light Korean food without the heaviness compared to K-Town Korean. Been here 3 times and always have a great time!

My favs are the juns, blueberry kalbi, various bibimbaps, and the tofu croquettes! Can't wait to visit again to try the fried baby octopus, and the gochujang pasta!

I know it may not be authentic Korean, but I prefer the Moderness of this Korean food here at Kori. Also, the cocktails are unique and hits the spot too!

• Pros: Wonderful, healthy, clean and delicious Korean
• Cons: Location...

06/18/09

Love food and ambiance

by mStyle

I went there for my friend's birthday dinner and it really was a great experience. the Duck SSam (leaf veggie wrap) was very tasty. We loved the Gochujang pasta. it's was so good, I'd hoped my stomach wouldn't feel stuffed so I could pig out some more. All in all, enjoyable!

• Pros: Gochujang Pasta
• Cons: none

01/23/07

Food is OK, but not great

by dd1977

Had the box lunch at Kori and was a bit underwhelmed with the portion size for the $10 price. Service was OK, but felt slightly harried. The food was good, but nothing amazing. My fried dumplings were cold when they arrived, and my salmon was slathered in a sauce that while tasty, completely obscured the salmon, which was a bit overcooked. Certainly does not compare to Dok Suni, my favorite ever Korean restaurant. The box lunch was a bore, but the appetizer of tofu stuffed with mushrooms was very good.

• Pros: lunch is served quickly if you're in a hurry
• Cons: nothing memorable about the food

08/05/05

Best Korean food I've ever had

by tomfor2

Great place, great food, great drinks, great service! Been there with another couple and we really enjoyed ourselves, places is quiet but not too romantic. Try the Ginger Kamikaze, yummy! and the tuna tartar for appetizer.

• Pros: Quiet, Moderate prices, Delicious food
• Cons: Noisy kitchen

05/24/05

Ambience is good, food is average

by popochoo

I'm a native Korean, and the food is just whatever. Nothing about it stands out. For more authentic Korean cuisine, go to Koreatown.

That said, the food wasn't too bad, the ambiance is quite nice. The ceilings are very high, and the walls are painted a rich, layered earthy tone. The lighting is nice, and it just overall is a nice place to go on a friendly-to-slightly-romantic date. Also, it didn't seem to get crowded easily during the weekdays.

• Pros: Ambiance
• Cons: Food is blah

10/18/04

Great $10 lunch box

by amyissey

Can not beat their lunch box special. Meat, fish or poultry w/ noodles, salda, roll, & rice. very filling and tasty. Good for lunch but not dinner quality

• Pros: inexpensive, good food

06/03/04

Delicate Korean dishes and cocktails, refined for downtown tastes.

by Contributor

The Scene
Kori is remarkable for its attention to detail on the part of the waitstaff, the chef and the decorator. At the front of the narrow, high-ceilinged restaurant is the attractive bar; moving onward, one sees expansive rust-colored walls, exposed ductwork and an attractive clientele bent over fine handmade bowls.

The Food
The serious, well-executed Korean dishes are fine-tuned somewhat for the Tribeca palate--a bit prettier and less spicy than uptown or Queens versions. The bulgogi (marinated grilled beef wrapped in lettuce) is delicious--smoky, subtle and refreshing. A version of bibimbop concocted with "mountain vegetables and roots" is a lighter dish that offers a thrilling combination of flavors and textures. Jap che, a dish of glassy noodles with vegetables stir-fried in a brown sauce, has a delicate flavor. Starters, including batter-fried stuffed sesame leaves, are light and appetizing.

09/12/03

Yummy

by fishcom

I know practically nothing about Korean food, and was pleasently surprised by the delicious food. Servce was adequate. I will go again.

• Pros: delicious, unusual