What an extraordinary dining experience! Each dish was exquisitely delicious. The attention to detail is palatable. I really loved the chef's story and culinary concept. The indoor dining area is quite small, so be sure to make a reservation early. There is some bar seating in front of the kitchen, which provides for a more intimate experience if you'd like. Highly recommend!

Loved this place. Great mix of flavours across a broad tasting menu. Yes it is extremely expensive especially once you start adding supplements. Every dish was wonderfully presented and tasted brilliant. The service was immaculate. Briana was courteous, extremely responsive and empathetic given my partner kept me waiting an hour! As an Australian, I hate tipping culture but I was very happy to leave a tip at Kochi. Is it worth the price? Hard to say, whilst it was one of my favorite meals in New York, I'm not in the habit of spending ~$250 per head in one go. But if you're looking for a fine dining spot, this should be at the top of your list.

We sat at the bar so we had a great view watching about 10 chefs prepare all of the meals which was really fun. 10 course dinner including optional abalone course. While everything was excellent, we especially loved the short ribs and the monkfish. With one drink each the total bill was about $180 per person. Definitely a great and special experience in NYC. It's a bit of a machine, they move you through the service and there isn't much opportunity for discussion or questions with the wait staff or the chefs. Make reservations early, up to a month in advance.

Food is very creative. Plating is excellent and unique. The servers and employees are very well trained. Atmosphere is very much fitting. Bathroom really looks nice. I like the open kitchen concept. B.U.T. Food is strongly seasoned (too salty) and smaller portion of each dishes reminds how salty each dishes are. I am a Korean by background so I have had "real things" that they are trying to recreate in each dishes. It is unique. I give you that. But I have had it better. I do not regret going here but I personally do not think I would be a frequent patron. But this might be because I am a Korean and grew up eating many awesome Korean dishes. If I am a stranger to Korean cuisine, this would not be a bad introduction. I hope it makes sense

I went here with my wife and we really enjoyed the experience. Each course is well thought, delicious and each course was very accurate and unique in its own way. The servers were very friendly and well trained and made sure we had a wonderful meal here.

What a phenomenal dining experience. My girlfriend and I were lucky enough to get seats at the chefs table. Watching them prepare the dishes was amazing. There is a surprising number of people working the dinner service and each of them have laser focus. The host was gracious and kind. The service was incredible. Each bite of food was spectacularly delicious. Their drinks menu did not disappoint either. I would highly highly recommend dining inside

What a dining experience! Definitely Michelin star worthy. Each dish was so immaculate and delightful to eat. My favourite was the second dish, with the shaved ice and melon balls. It was so unique and refreshing on a hot day. Everything tasted so fresh and high quality!

Really amazing! Did the 10 course with the alcohol pairing. My favorite courses were the scallops and skirt steak. I think very reasonable price for the quality and service. Also the spicy margs were very tasty. Can’t wait to return

Our culinary journey at Kochi was nothing short of extraordinary. The artistry in both taste and presentation was exquisite, each dish a visual and gustatory delight that could easily be coveted. As attendees of a local conference, we found Kochi to be the apex of our visit - a testament to its excellence. Despite its compact size, the restaurant exuded warmth and intimacy. The service was exceptional, with an attentiveness that never missed a beat. From changing utensils and plates with every course to being promptly available whenever we required something, the staff's commitment to impeccable service was evident. Yes, the experience at Kochi comes at a premium, but the extraordinary dining journey, infused with artful flavors and refined service, made it a worthy investment. It was more than a meal; it was an event to remember.

Food is absolutely amazing! Very well presented and all the sauces/sides/garnishments are very well thought of. Definitely worth the Michelin star!! The outside seating is a bit rustic for the level though. We were there on a rainy day and it was just a tarp cover doesn’t really give the fine dining feeling to be honest. I would probably try inside next time. The drink menu is ok but quite small portion for the price but I guess matched the overall price level for the restaurant.

Before anything the service here was absolutely fantastic. Our waitress and the host were incredible. I like how they explained every dish of the tasting menu when they brought it to the table. Due to poor planning we had to leave a bit earlier and they had no problem bringing us food a little quicker. Now to the food. The food was great. The flavors in each dish sent your palate on a roller coaster of flavors. I would highly recommend this restaurant. I will be back when the tasting menu changes.

Food was excellent with a wide variety of textures and flavors. The A5 wagyu upgrade is definitely worth the price, so don't miss out! Service was efficient but hands off when compared to other Michelin restaurants.

A lovely small Michelin starred Korean restaurant serving well curated fine dining dishes. All the dishes are elegantly made and tasted great. I had to rush my dessert because I had a Broadway show to catch and the waitress was very understanding.

When I read the Eater article about Kochi opening in our neighborhood, I was really glad. Finally a good restaurant with Per Se and Neta caliber will be just around the corner. This was last November 2019 and now 2 years later, I still feel excited dining there as the food has been consistently good - really good. I just love how the fish are delicately cooked and how each of the plates they serve are perfectly seasoned. The sea urchin bibimbap and the sesame ice cream at the end is the grand finale of their tasting menu. Chef Shim and Byeong Seok had done a great job always pushing to outdone themselves in serving high quality food. Don't miss to try as well the sommelier recommended wine or the soju for the best experience. You can always ask them as the people there are very friendly.

One of the best meals of my life. Everything was firing on all cylinders. I recommend coming with a group of two, sitting at the counter where you get a full view of the staff creating magic with their amazingly inspired dishes, and just giving yourself over to what they come up with.

Modern Korean skewer tasting menu worth a visit. One of the best meal we had in NYC. Booking required. I loved every dish. We sit outside by the street as the tables inside were fully booked (first time fine dining on the street side 😂😂) Worth coming more than once since its not expensive I highly recommend this place.

We had such a delightful, delicious, thoughtful and well attended meal at Kochi. We sat outside and staff were so lovely and accommodating and nice. The tasting menu was a stunner, every plate beautiful and really tasty. The flavors were clean and combined perfectly. They were easily able to accommodate my pescatarian needs for one guest. They also have Athletic Brewing nonalcoholic IPA beer which was a great thing to see. For the price it felt like a nice splurge for my visiting mom but it is also the best tasting menu steal in NYC.

Been to Kochi twice already and would certainly love to go back. The meal and experience were a lot of fun. The dishes of the tasting menu were delicious, flavorful, and fun, featuring seasonal ingredients. It’s at the same time faithful to Korean cuisine while being highly creative and inventive.

Highly recommended Everything tasted excellent and had a wide range of flavors across the 9 courses. Even though the portions are small you will feel full at the end. We upgraded our steak course to wagyu which I don’t recommend, as you will pay a premium for a more tender but less flavorful cut. The service was also excellent.

A very nice tasting menu with a good variety of tasty dishes with just the right amount of food. That being said, some dishes were a hit - and some were a miss. Good service and I appreciated how they explained each dish as it was served.

such great food and atmosphere. the waitstaff are friendly and attentive. all the meats were cooked perfectly, and all the small dishes had such deep and well balanced flavors. however the main courses (pork and duck/wagyu) were a little less exceptional, although still good. they were just a bit more “basic” than the other dishes. the desserts were back to amazing. the best dishes were the halibut with fish broth and the sweet potato soup.

Not your typical white cloth Michelin star restaurant. We absolutely loved our evening at Kochi, would highly recommend sitting at the counter to watch the chefs working away, brought a whole new appreciation to the meal! Its was very reasonably priced 8 course tasking menu with such a variety or flavours, textures and ingredients, we loved every bite. Service matched the quality of the food, so so awesome!

Amazing dinner here at Kochi in NYC. We were seated on the counter with the full view of the plate building chain made by 10 chefs working together. Every plate was well balanced, raw fish was excellent so like the pork in the korean way. Plating so beautiful and well curated. We’ ll back for sure next time.

This place absolutely blew me away! Went to the city for a quick weekend trip, dined here on a Friday and they we busy but from the time I walked in to the time I left I was treated with kindness and respect. The tasting menu was exceptional. Perfect portions to leave you satisfied. Great atmosphere and temperature was perfect for the winter. Kochi definitely deserves a second Michelin star!

Went with a group of 5 and had to sit outside due to the space constraint inside. Got the bigger course set, and everyone has to get the same course. About $1k out of the door with drinks, not bad for the food quality and what we got. Cuisine is catered to a slightly heavier/Korean taste, as dishes are a bit salty to my liking, but others in the group loved it. Took 1 star off because the outside tent is really uncomfortably hot and the heat is boxed in during the hot summer time. Try to sit inside if you can! Otherwise, good date place and food is casually interesting.

I highly recommend the 10-course meal because you can try and experience a variety of dishes. We paired it with white wine and it was delish! :) The main dishes and the 2 desserts they serve here are very delicious!! Also remember to make your reservations around 3-4 weeks in advance to reserve a spot!! Next time I go, I want to try to get a spot indoors. I would definitely come back!

Couldn’t tell it was an one star Michlin restaurant from the outside - a hidden gem that looks like underground night market. We had the set menu and it was delicious! I enjoyed all except the fish which I found was too bland, also it would’ve been better if they had some Asian drink pairing

Not sure if Kochi was much better years ago or if I went on a bad day, but to sum up the review, the entire meal was underwhelming. For further detail: The courses started with a sweet squash soup with caviar - it was overwhelming sweet for an appetizer, and although the caviar gave a much needed contrast, it wasn't sufficient and the soup would've been better as a dessert. The tartare was decent, but nothing unique compared to the tartare at any other restaurant. The rice cake on the skewer was similar, crispy with a gochujang sauce but similar to what you can get at a street market in Seoul. The halibut was very nicely cooked but the soup was lacking in flavor. The pork jowl was similar decent but the sides with it didn’t really add much. The wagyu was perfectly cooked and delicious, but it came at the $60 add on price for 2 very small cuts. The duck that was the standard was average. The white sauce on this entree was delicious though. The bibimpap with crab was very mediocre with half of it being micro greens. It was much improved by the addition of the uni ($18), but felt like an incomplete dish without it. The desserts felt underwhelming as well. The first was a froyo. The second one on the popsicle was definitely better. Having one ice cream is sufficient… unclear why they felt there’s need for two similar desserts in a row. Service was good. Overall, it felt underwhelming for $220 per person (one had wine, one had nonalcoholic drink), especially given what’s available in the area. On a side note, very subjective, but we didn’t feel Kochi lived up to its name of kochi - as it’s suppose to be a skewer tasting menu. The items served with skewers didn’t benefit in any way from the skewers, and there doesn’t seem to be any component of grilling, smoke or playfulness associated with skewers.

Beautiful dinning place for modern Korean food. The food were so delicious and environment was awesome! Totally deserve Michelin one star

Exceptional service and really fantastic chef signature tasting menu! The courses were well portioned so we weren’t dying by the end, a rarity! The wine selection is also fantastic, and everything was beautifully presented. Loved it!

Went here back in December 2021 and it was an amazing skewer and Korean dining experience! This was also the least expensive Michelin experience we found. We were directed to the cabin outside the store and it was decently heated. We experienced new flavours in the foods and the staff were somewhat helpful in answering our questions about where the ingredients came from. The matcha black sesame pop for dessert looked and tasted incredible!!

A lot of courses and interesting. Quality is good. In the end, the Korean red sauce seemed to be in everything including the dessert and some were too salty. Cocktails were just ok. Very friendly caring service

Service was excellent, food was amazing, and the ambience was perfect. One of the best set meals in the city right now. The pine nut soup during the first course was one of the best things I've eaten in my life.

Each course is packed with flavor and creativity it’s very hard to pick a favorite. Get a seat at the counter and watch the chefs work their magic. Service was excellent and friendly. Would definitely go back.

Went here with my wife for our anniversary. Amazing food, service, and ambience. We left blown away and very full. Perfect for a special night out - I highly recommend !

One of the **best** meals I’ve ever had. It was a bit chilly but the heaters weren’t connected when we visited. Our waiter went above and beyond, from moving our table to the covered booth, to providing us with hot water; he also came by many times to make sure we were comfortable. Food was spectacular. Make reservations to go here already, if you’re reading this review ;)

A very impressive meal! Kochi manages to modernize the Korean cuisine successfully, with its flavors and identities intact. My favorites were the pork tenderloin and the mackerel courses, both beautifully tender and juicy. My least favorite, somewhat surprisingly, was the short rib. I thought it was the odd one out with it being more like a steak with chimichurri, and I was disappointed when it didn't present any Korean flavors. But overall, the meal was tasty and creative. The service was good. Each dish was explained well while being served. What was a bit odd was that different courses were served by different servers, so that created a somewhat disconnected experience. The ambiance was vibrant. We sat at the counter, and while it was cool to watch the chefs cook, it was 8 or so chefs crammed into a small kitchen. It was a bit chaotic. If you're looking for a relaxing meal, I'd suggest you ask to be seated at a table.

Kochi = Amazing 🤩 First time trying Korean food and I Love it.. Everything over the top .. totally agreed with Michelin Star ⭐️ Totally recommended it.. bring someone special

Kochi is not far from the Broadway area and definitely an experience I would recommend following a show. The tasting menu goes together fluidly, each dish serving a unique flavour combination unlike the prior. Interesting takes on classic Korean dishes (such as a shrimp pancake) give even those familiar with the cuisine something to be surprised by. Every aspect of the meal was great and this is definitely a location I would recommend visiting if you enjoy a good meal.

I was sooooo impressed by this tasting menu! Came here to celebrate an anniversary and it was absolutely worth it! Came here back in February and we were seated outside with the heater and tent. We absolutely enjoyed every bite of everything. I can’t even tell you which is my favorite. The service was wonderful and attentive. Food comes out quickly and overall a really great experience!