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This intimate, 50-seat Greenwich Village bistro serves a shareable à la carte menu that effortlessly blends Korean immigrant nostalgia with European neo-bistro techniques. Spearheaded by Ahris Kim in partnership with the acclaimed team behind Atomix, the kitchen operates with a relaxed, dinner-party warmth that avoids the rigid formality of its fine-dining siblings. Grab one of the cozy banquettes near the back to fully take in the retro, low-key kitschy decor sourced from vintage midwestern estates.

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★ The Legend

Potato, Potato, Potato

A visually striking triple-threat potato dish featuring a velvety pomme purée dusted with potato starch, wrapped in crispy, delicate potato strings, and crowned with a generous dollop of caviar. It is designed to be eaten by plunging your spoon straight through the crunchy exterior to mix the rich, buttery purée with the salty pop of the caviar.

◆ Fan Favorite

Linguine al Ragù with Mustard Kimchi

A clever, spicy nod to classic New York red-sauce joints that tosses perfectly al dente pasta in a deeply savory meat ragù spiked with sharp, fermented mustard kimchi. Regulars love to order this as the mid-meal pasta course to share, pairing it with a glass of high-acid white wine to cut through the rich, funky heat.

◇ Hidden Gem

Grilled Ox Tongue

Most tables bypass this cut out of hesitation, but regulars know it is one of the kitchen's absolute best bites. The tongue is heavily salt-cured, grilled to a perfect chew, and served over a rich Spanish romesco sauce with a surprising, sharp kick of fresh horseradish and wasabi on the side.

Insider Tip

Save room for the playful desserts, especially the White Rabbit ice cream, which is a nostalgic, ultra-creamy take on the classic East Asian milk candy topped with five-spice candied peanuts.

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