ARIARI

New York, NY · Korean restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in New York
#1866
of 9901 restaurants
City Percentile
70%
rating percentile
Address
ARIARI, 119 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone
(646) 422-7466
Website
ariarinyc.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

ARIARI is a restaurant located in New York, NY. It is one of 9,901 restaurants listed in New York. Its 4.6-star rating is above the New York city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About ARIARI

Nestled in New York’s East Village, Ariari is a Korean restaurant inspired by the port city of Busan, known for its fresh seafood and comforting Korean dishes. Ariari is a native Korean word that means 'Pave your own way.' We’re proud to be paving... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Bing Wu · Jan 2026

ARIARI is a fantastic spot if you're looking for very modern Korean dishes in the city. Every dish I tried with friends was good, especially the fried soft-shell crab, the seafood pancake, the steamed egg with chives, and the bulgogi. The restaurant environment itself is full of people and it is actually very lively, which makes for such a fun and energetic dining experience. The flavors are fresh and the presentation is top-notch. It’s definitely a must-visit for anyone who enjoys high-quality food in a vibrant setting!

★★★★★ 5.0 Alex Stecyk · Jan 2026

This meal was absolutely delicious!!! I was here a couple of weeks ago and have thought about it every single day since. I got the Scallop DIY Gimbap. The apple kimchi and chungyang mayo that came with it were two of the tastiest condiments I've ever had. I also got the Yook-Hwe which is beef tartare and baby octopus. They were also kind enough to give me a compliment salad of cabbage with what I believe was a kimchi dressing. I will be coming back to this spot every single time I visit New York, without fail.

★★★★★ 5.0 Robbin · Feb 2026

Amazing seafood-forward busan specialty restaurant. Every dish we ordered was thoughtfully innovative and tasted fantastic, especially the spicy baby octopus Even the dessert was a unique take on a traditional Korean bingsu with soy sauce caramel, nuts, ginger, and basil. Amazing!

★★★★★ 5.0 USUN · Oct 2025

I visited Ariari because I wanted to introduce it to friends visiting from the Bay Area. Every time I come here, I’m blown away by the quality of the food, the staff’s service, and the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant — it’s a solid 10000/10 every time. With the chilly weather, I was craving DAESUN soju and seafood like in Busan, and this place turned out to be the perfect choice. We had assorted Mak-hwe, mackerel, and scallop gimbap topped with uni and sweet shrimp. The rice is the most important part of Gimbap — and theirs is unbelievably good! The accompanying ssamjang and mayo sauces were just fantastic. At one point, my friend accidentally dropped a spoon, and the staff immediately replaced it with a new one — even bringing over a Tide stain remover stick just in case it got on he

★★★★★ 5.0 Toffy Young · Nov 2025

I have a reservation at 6pm. When I arrived, it was a bit busy, but all the staff were so friendly, especially Nampu. I came with my boyfriend and wanted to try everything on the menu, but since it's just the two of us, we'll definitely come back to try more! PS. I absolutely love the Kimchi here, and the Dolsot AI-BAP is the best dish. Must order!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Korean restaurant

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