Korean Comfort Fusion @ GIUK (Flatiorn)
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GIUK is a Korean-American fusion restaurant/ bar in the heart of Flatiron. Inspired by the Korean word gi-eok (기억), meaning "memory", we believe that the best places are the ones that stay with you long after you leave.
Yelp: Just added (by me)
Google: 4.9/5 out of 27 reviews (so far)
Price: $40-$50 per person. Likely $45.
Menu: 2 of everything, so all the dishes below are split between 3 people. See the note/we'll discuss
---Seafood---
Doenjang Ceviche- Thinly sliced raw fluke cured in a savory doenjang-citrus dressing with fresh cilantro.
Rose Shrimp Cream Pasta- Pasta tossed with succulent shrimp in a spicy cream sauce infused with Korean chili flakes
---Meats---
Soy Pork Tofu Kimchi- Stir-fried pork belly and onions cooked in savory soy glaze over tofu cream with kimchi coleslaw.
Seared Minari Steak- Pan-seared steak with water dropwort chimichurri served with a peppery minari salad and roasted potatoes. (1)
---Veggies---
Korn Ribs- Deep-fried split corn ribs tossed in savory seasoning, served with a bright citrus wasabi perilla mayo
1- Alternatively, we get 1 Minari Steak and 1 Galbijjim with Braised Burdock Risotto
You know the rules regarding dishes not ordered by the table.
Subway Directions: Take the R/W, F/M, or 2 to the various 23rd Street stops. It takes between 5-10 minutes depending on train chosen
See you there- Glenn C