Jungsik (Korean정식당; RRjeongsikdang) is a fine dining restaurant brand, with locations in Seoul and New York City.[2][3] The restaurants serve Korean cuisine. The New York City location received 3 Michelin stars in 2024,[4] becoming the first Korean restaurant outside of South Korea to earn this accolade. The restaurant also became the first new 3-star restaurant in New York City since 2012.[5]

Jungsik (New York City location)
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Restaurant information
EstablishedSeptember 2011 (2011-09)[1]
Head chefJungsik Yim
ChefDaeik Kim
Pastry chefEunchong Kim
Food typeKorean
RatingNew York3 Michelin stars (Michelin Guide)
Seoul 2 Michelin stars (Michelin Guide)
Street address2 Harrison Street
CityNew York City
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10013
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°43′7.8″N 74°0′32.7″W / 40.718833°N 74.009083°W / 40.718833; -74.009083
WebsiteOfficial website

The restaurant first opened in Seoul in 2009.[3][6] It opened its New York City location in 2012.[6] Its head chef and owner is Jungsik Yim.[6] Its New York City location received its first Michelin star in 2013.[6] Its Seoul location received one Michelin star in 2017 (the first year the guide was offered),[6] and received two Michelin stars from 2018 to 2023.[7][8][9][10][11][12]

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  1. ^ Kludt, Amanda (15 September 2011). "Jung Sik, the Upscale Korean Import Opening on Monday". Eater NY. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  2. ^ Platt, Adam (20 February 2019). "Jungsik | New York Magazine | The Thousand Best". New York Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b Wells, Pete (28 February 2012). "Korean for the New World". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Jungsik – New York". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  5. ^ McCart, Melissa (9 December 2024). "Jungsik Is New York's First New Three-Starred Michelin Restaurant in 12 Years". Eater NY. Eater. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e "The First Day I Got My Michelin Star: Jungsik Yim Of Jungsik In Seoul". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  7. ^ "2018 Michelin Guide for Seoul". Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  8. ^ Friend, Nina. "Michelin Guide Announces 2019 Stars for Seoul". Foodandwine.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  9. ^ McCafferty, Hugo. "Michelin Guide Seoul 2020 - the full list". Finedininglovers.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  10. ^ Burton, Monica (19 November 2020). "Michelin Announces 2021 Stars for Seoul". Eater. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Michelin - MICHELIN Guide 2022 – Seoul". Michelin. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Michelin - MICHELIN Guide 2023 – Seoul". Michelin. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.