Hello - Jungsik New York

NEW KOREAN FINE DINING
IN NEW YORK CITY

Jungsik offers a modern and unique understanding of contemporary Korean cuisine – innovative chef Yim has christened it as New Korean. The name for the restaurant, Jungsik, was a play on words. In the Korean language Jung Sik is a formal dinner and it is also the name of our chef. We invite you to come and experience the boldly flavored and whimsical culinary offerings of restaurant Jungsik.

Chef / Proprietor

Jungsik Yim

Chef Yim Jung Sik began his culinary journey during his army days. His talent was recognized by the commanding officer who made him his personal chef. The experience inspired Yim to learn to cook professionally, eventually leading him to the renowned Culinary Institute of America, where he was introduced to the intricacies of fine Western cooking. This was followed by apprenticeships at leading New York restaurants Aquavit and Bouley. In 2007, he relocated to Spain where he apprenticed at 2 star Michelin-rated Zuberoa followed by a stint at 3 star Michelin-rated Akelarre. He returned to Seoul and in February, 2009 he opened his near-eponymous restaurant Jung Sik Dang instantly wowing gourmands with his innovative take on what he termed “New Korean”. The New York Times states: “It was only a matter of time before Korean cuisine got the nouvelle treatment, and a pioneer in this growing movement is Jung Sik Dang.”

Executive Chef

Daeik Kim

Chef Daeik Kim was born in Kangwon Province in Korea, and first started cooking at Korean Culinary Arts School. He learned and experienced Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese and other cuisines in variety of restaurants in Korea, went abroad to Australia to expand his culinary experience. He moved to New York to study at the Culinary Institute of America and joined Jungsik in 2018 after graduating from the CIA. He wants to make Korean cuisine more creative by using different techniques and ingredients, and spread Korean cuisine around the world and have them experience and enjoy it. He believes cooking is not restrained by borders and races, and any great food can be loved by anyone.