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 Jungsik Yim has gained acclaim for his “New Korean” cuisine, which reimagines traditional Korean dishes with a modern twist. After studying culinary arts at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in the United States, he honed his skills at renowned restaurants such as Aquavit and Bouley in New York, and Zuberoa and Akelarre in Spain. In 2009, Chef Yim opened Jungsik in Seoul, followed by the launch of JUNGSIK New York in 2011, leading the global recognition of Korean cuisine. His innovative culinary philosophy emphasizes a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, earning widespread praise from food enthusiasts in both Korea and New York.

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.