My overall review is here in the body, and my item breakdown is in the comments, let me know what you think! Please criticize me!
After Jungsik received its third star, I set my sights on a comparable but more affordable option in Jua.
This was my most expensive meal in NYC, and easily the most delicious. From start to end, we were impressed by dishes that innovated on the classics in respectful ways that surprised us with clarity and profundity of flavor.
Everything was executed very well, and each dish felt very thoughtful in terms of portioning and construction. You could really see the traditional inspiration behind everything they put on the table. The service was respectable, and the space was intimate enough so that we could eavesdrop very easily. Don’t mind the candle; we were trying to get something for free 😀.
We sat next to a pair of diners, and one of them had clearly been there multiple times before. The way he introduced the restaurant to his friend really resonated with my assessment: “It’s good food, man, it’s really good food.”
by kmpham2013