Nari
Steps from MoMA, this Midtown Korean spot pairs dishes like king salmon bibimbap with late-night hours.
- Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 02:30 (+1); Sat, 11:30 – 02:30 (+1); Sun, 11:30 – 23:00
- $$
- 43 West 54th Street
- 4.4 (242 reviews)
Description
The kitchen complements its mains with seafood pancakes and starter plates that invite a bit of strategy. Regulars note the uni ikura appetizer is served as a single-bite shot, while the beef tartare is flavorful but can skew sweet. The menu draws some mixed notes on execution: the bulgogi leans closer to Chinese flavor profiles than traditional Korean styles, and the eel can arrive heavily sauced. Still, the dishes deliver overall, set within an elegant space that includes private event options for groups looking to gather.