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ARIARI

119 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Korean, Tapas/Small Plates, Gastropubs, Korean

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ARIARI 8.6
East Village
A Busan-inspired East Village spot that leans into pristine seafood and modern Korean comfort. The menu is built for sharing, balancing briny, spicy, and deeply fermented flavors with a polished gastropub vibe.
Must-Try Dishes: Scallop DIY gimbap, Uni cream bibimbap, Kimchi jjigae
Scores:
Value: 7.4 Service: 8.3 Consistency: 8.6 Food Quality: 9 Atmosphere: 8.1 Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Busan-style seafood-driven Korean plates rarely done this well downtown.
Who should go: Seafood lovers and small-plates crews.
When to visit: Weeknight dinner for easier seating.
What to order: Scallop gimbap, uni bibimbap, kimchi jjigae.
Insider tip: Ask which banchan are house-fermented that week.