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2025’s best new restaurants in NYC so far

2025’s best new restaurants in NYC so far on OpenTable

These are the places you need to try ASAP.

Joomak's fancy tasting menu isn't too precious to have fun

Joomak's fancy tasting menu isn't too precious to have fun on The Infatuation

Finding your way into Joomak feels a little like you’ve double-crossed your capo and are about to be whacked. The restaurant is all the way over on the West Side Highway, inside the Maison Hudson hotel, and getting there involves being escorted by a staff member down an elevator and through a series of hallways.

— Molly Fitzpatrick

At Joomak, Jiho Kim Writes His Own Fairy Tale

At Joomak, Jiho Kim Writes His Own Fairy Tale on Observer

Chef Kim wants every guest at Joomak to feel like royalty.

— Erica Chayes Wida

Joomak Arrives in New York’s West Village with a Michelin-Worthy Revival

Joomak Arrives in New York’s West Village with a Michelin-Worthy Revival on Resident

Chef Jiho Kim Unveils Joomak in New York with an Eight-Course Tasting Menu

— Hillary Latos

New York’s Joomak And Hear & There: 2 New Asian Tasting Menu Displays

New York’s Joomak And Hear & There: 2 New Asian Tasting Menu Displays on Forbes

Among the Asian tasting menus in New York, two new ones up the creative level. One blends Korean and American/New York, the other spins classic Japanese omakase, both with great design and flavor.

— Laurie Werner

Restaurants From MICHELIN Talents To Have On Your Radar in New York City

Restaurants From MICHELIN Talents To Have On Your Radar in New York City on Michelin Guide

Check out these familiar faces in brand-new settings.

Michelin-Starred Joomak Banjum Reboots in the West Village

Michelin-Starred Joomak Banjum Reboots in the West Village on Eater

The tasting menu restaurant reflects chef Jiho Kim’s experience

— Caroline Shin

Precious Gems in the West Village

Precious Gems in the West Village on New York Times

The chef Jiho Kim opens a jewel box restaurant near the Hudson, a heart-shaped Valentine from Lysée and more restaurant news.

— Florence Fabricant

Easter 2025: Where To Make Easter Sunday Reservations In New York City

Easter 2025: Where To Make Easter Sunday Reservations In New York City on Forbes

Easter is Sunday, April 20th. And like every year, New York City restaurants are preparing to celebrate the spring bounty with special festive holiday brunches in their dining rooms. Here’s where to indulge and make a reservation for Easter Sunday brunch in New York City.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

See what’s on the menu at 3 of NYC’s hottest new restaurants for summer 2025

See what’s on the menu at 3 of NYC’s hottest new restaurants for summer 2025 on New York Post

Three fascinating new restaurants have opened their doors in New York City, just in time for summer. One elevates the pre-theater dinner dining scene for those looking for a great meal before Broadway, another lifts any occasion to the point of the divine, and the third is a new steakhouse from famed chef Daniel Boulud. All three must be experienced to be believed — by foodie locals and visitors alike.

— Paula Froelich