We went to Jungsik for the first time yesterday for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant mastered the creation of classic Korean flavors combined with modern techniques. The ambiance is sleek, simple but still inviting and the service was excellent. They definitely deserve their two Michelin stars.
The meal started with a take on Banchan with several amuse bouches including wagyu beef tartare with truffle, gochujang amberjack, soft boiled egg with seaweed, rice ball with squid and shrimp and foie gras on top of Asian pear compote. Every item on the banchan was excellent!
Among the main course our favorite were the octopus and gambit. The octopus was the best I have had anywhere else, crispy on the outside and soft, almost melting in your mouth inside, perfectly paired with the gochujang sauce for a bit of spicy flavor.
This was a very enjoyable experience and I recommend giving Jungsik a try if you ever considered it!
by Frenchie_PA