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Mari

$50 and over

Contemporary Korean

679 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036-3618

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Mari

4.6

$50 and over

Contemporary Korean

Hell's Kitchen

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

"A Journey Through Korean Craft”

Mari is a Michelin-starred restaurant from Chef Sungchul Shim, whose culinary journey from Seoul to New York finds new expression in an artful tasting menu of Korean hand rolls. Meaning "roll" in Korean, Mari is both a nod to tradition and a step toward reinvention—where street food roots meet fine dining elegance.

Set in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, Mari offers an intimate, contemporary space where every roll is a story, and every bite is a memory in the making. From the team behind Kochi, Mari is Chef Shim’s second venture, blending Korean heritage with New York sophistication in a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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MICHELIN 1 Star2025
MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023

From the OpenTable editors: The MICHELIN-Starred Kochi team's handroll destination is one of the most thrilling omakases you can experience in the city. Bites of grilled trout, king crab, and duck breast are so good that this Midtown restaurant, too, has its own MICHELIN Star.

Executive chef: Sungchul shim

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(646) 649-3545
Website
https://marinyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Feridun Fangaj: (347) 207-7263

Location
679 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036-3618
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
2. OpenTable Icons 2025
3. OpenTable Icons 2024
4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
5. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
6. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
47th St. and 9th Ave.
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Counter | Mari Tasting Menu
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
Mari is offering a $145 per person seasonal tasting menu that explores the many facets of Korean cuisine through small plates and inventive hand rolls. Enjoy a more interactive experience at the counter while you watch the chefs work. Due to the nature of our tasting menu, we are unable to accommodate vegetarian/vegan diets, gluten-free diets, rice-free diets, egg-free, allergies to fish, allium, soy, sesame seeds/oil and aversion to raw seafood. If you have any questions regarding food restrictions, please contact us before making a reservation. *Reservations are available 30 days in advance and released at midnight daily. Unfortunately, Mari cannot guarantee the full menu to guests who are more than 15 minutes late.
Dining Room | Mari Tasting Menu
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
Mari is offering a $145 per person seasonal tasting menu that explores the many facets of Korean cuisine through small plates and inventive hand rolls. Enjoy a more intimate, quiet, and cozier experience while you dine in our dining room. Due to the nature of our tasting menu, we are unable to accommodate vegetarian/vegan diets, gluten-free diets, rice-free diets, egg-free, allergies to fish, allium, soy, sesame seeds/oil and aversion to raw seafood. If you have any questions regarding food restrictions, please contact us before making a reservation. Reservations are available 30 days in advance and released at midnight daily. Unfortunately, Mari cannot guarantee the full menu to guests who are more than 15 minutes late.

Private dining

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spinx17
Had the pleasure of dining at @marinyc.official a Michelin-star restaurant that’s redefining gourmet Korean handrolls! 🍣✨ Tried the 12-course Mari tasting menu crafted by the incredibly talented Chef Sungshim for $145/pp, and every course was a flavor explosion of creativity. 🔥 We couldn’t resist adding the Chef’s special A5 Wagyu (60g) for $59 and a touch of luxury with Perigord Black Truffle for $15—definitely worth it! 🤩 If you’re in NYC, Mari near Hell’s Kitchen is a MUST-visit. This isn’t just a meal, it’s an unforgettable culinary experience. Highly recommended. Mari Tasting Menu⤵️ The Appetizer: Egg and Caviar Smoked Hwe The Handroll: Salmon Caviar Mushroom Uni & Snow Crab Oyster Spicy Tuna Wagyu Entree : Lobster Kalguksu Dessert : Hibiscus Coffee & donuts 📍679 9th Ave,New York Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs!
chenm.lets.eat
Foodies, just discover an incredible dinning experience at @marinyc.official a Michelin-starred gem of a new Korean Cuisine Hand-Roll. Chef had beautiful presented dishes to explore the Korean Cuisine. Thoughtful, Creative, packed with flavor. Even can’t wait. Im obsessed with it. Let’s start with 2 seasonal appetizers, egg and caviar & smoked hwe, a luxury bites. Rich caviar set the tone for the meal 🍽️ just a savory bite. Now, 6 Hand-Roll brings the cuisine to the Next Level. Salmon Caviar, fluke, mushroom, uni & snow crab, oyster, spicy tuna, Wagyu. All fresh, flavorful & perfectly crafted. OMG! The Lobster Kalguksu, butter lobster just melt in your month, UNFORGETTABLE. You really need to get the desserts, light and refreshing, yogurt sorbet & coffee donuts 🍩 Mari 📍679 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 #newyork #newyorkcity #newyorker #newyorklife #newyorkfoodie #newyorktimes #newyork_instagram #nyceats #nycfoodiefinder #nycomakase #omakase #nyceatstagram #nyceating #nycfoodies #nycrestaurants #nycjapanesefood #japanesefood #a5 #wagyu #wagyubbq #omakase #nycomakase #handroll #handrollsushi #handrollbar
elsafoodparadise
Experience Michelin-starred dining like never before at @marinyc.official in Hell’s Kitchen! 🌟 Chef @sung.shim serves up a 12-course Korean hand roll tasting menu inspired by street food, all for $145/pp. 🍣✨ Each dish is packed with creativity, bold flavors, and gets more exciting with every bite. 😍 This is more than just a meal—it’s a culinary adventure you don’t want to miss! 💯
nycity_explore
Step into @marinyc.official Where luxury meets authentic. The tasting menu by @sung.shim Michelin-starred chef💫nurtured his culinary passion and skills, every dish is created an intimately unique experience ✨ Journey through @marinyc.official tasting menu, it begins with delicious small bites, followed by seasonally inspired Korean hand rolls, and concluding with a refreshing two-part dessert. Indulge in the culinary journey like no other🍣🍙 @marinyc.official 📍679 9th Ave, New York #koreanfood #koreancuisine #nycfoodie #nycomakase #hellskitchen #koreanfoodlover #nycfinedining #michelinstar #michelinguide #michelinstarchef #nycdatenight #nycdateideas #nyceats #nycdining #nycfoodblogger #nycmusteats #nycexplore #marinyc
elsafoodparadise
@marinyc.official has been on my list for a while, and I finally visited—and it did not disappoint! 🍣✨ Mari, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, offers a tasting menu of street food-inspired Korean hand rolls by chef @sung.shim. The 13-course tasting menu is $145/pp, and each dish is unique and creative. Every course just keeps getting better and better. An incredible experience you definitely need to try! 👌🔥

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Seasonal Tasting Menu$145.00
2 Appetizers, 6 Hand-Rolls, 1 Main Course, 2-Desserts
Supplement: Norwegian King Crab & Hokkaido Uni
Supplement: Scallop on the Shell$34.00
Tomato Lime Granite, Clarified Butter Seared Scallop, Finger Limes
Ssam
Kkomak, Goat Cheese, Aged Kimchi & Tomato Consomme
Naengchae
Jellyfish, Jimmy Nardello Pepper, Cactus, Korean Tiger Melon
Fluke
Strawberry Chojang, Namul Crudite, Koji Pickled Strawberries
Spot Prawn
Jeju Island Citrus Glaze, Smoked Trout Roe, Gim Bugak
Salmon & Caviar
Soy Cured Glencairn Farms Salmon, Moldovan Ossetra Noir Caviar
Mushroom
Lions Mane, Chanterelle, Royal Trumpet's
Spicy Tuna
Confit Tuna Loin, Gochugaru Potato Flakes
Pacific Saury
Doenjang Glaze, Black Lime Vinaigrette, Grilled Pineapple
Wild Perilla Mak-Guksu
Soba Noodles, Stuffed Zucchini Flowers, Perilla Truffle Sauce, Banchan
Corn Bingsu
Doenjang Dulce De Leche, Corn Ice Cream, Sujeonggwa Shaved Ice
Mochi Donuts
Fig Leaf Ice Cream, Cherry Compote, Chocolate Gochujang Glaze

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Mari.

4.6

(340)

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mari offers an "extraordinary experience" with "authentic, elevated" cuisine and "exceptional" service. Diners rave about the "inventive" handrolls, "amazing" wine pairings, and "beautifully presented" dishes. The attentive staff, including servers like Matthew, enhance the dining experience. Ideal for special occasions, Mari is a "culinary epiphany" worth revisiting.

340 Reviews

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Rohan
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service and food. One of the best food experiences I’ve had so far. Definitely recommend
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Sara Gold
Jackson Hole8 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Had high hopes for this place. It’s a bummer that there was such a long delay between courses (so long that the waiter offered us complimentary beverages during our wait for the main). There were some really great bites with the hand rolls; Mari should stick to what they earned their star with in the first place. Two of the chefs were clearly in a tiff and you could feel the tension, luckily not heavily in the food. Probably would choose somewhere else for the price tag if I had to pick again.
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Carney
Vancouver2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 23, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
If you want to feel ripped off, this is your place. I’ve never experienced such a waste of money and genuine disappointment in a restaurant. They lost their star for a reason and provided pathetically awful service. Even worse, you’ll still be hungry after flushing over $500 down the drain. I want a refund. Just go to Nobu.
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Claudia
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always! Food is authentic, elevated, and beautifully executed. This is my 5th or 6th time here!
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Monsur
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved my meal at Mari! All the food was delicious, but the handrolls were the standout. Each had multiple layers of flavor. It was like a meal in every bite, from the presentation to the aroma to the taste. Even the mushroom roll, which was lighter than the others, had this wonderful buttery goodness that served as a palate cleanser before the heavier wagyu and crab rolls. The restaurant space was clean and minimal, and I enjoyed watching the rolls being prepared. Matthew, Ashley and the entire staff were very kind and attentive!
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Judith Gold
Miami5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extraordinary experience! Dined solo at the chef’s counter and savored every flavor. Also had the wine pairing which offered a perfect touch. Matthew was the server and he was exceptional! He enriched the experience even more with his warm personality and culinary expertise.
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Madison Gold
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Great staff, food was exceptional! Hi highly recommend coming here
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Christopher Gold
San Francisco246 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mari. Words cannot describe how incredibly outstanding it is. There are hundreds of very good restaurants in NYC, yet there are very few where after just a few bites, you are thinking, “when can I get back here?!” I would rather go back to Mari than go to any other restaurant in NYC. I’d go to Mari’s sister, Kochi, the next night. 😊 Cheffy types, like on Top Chef, talk about “layers of flavor.” Mari’s handrolls and other dishes truly have layers, depth, nuance. Like fine wine, where it is hard to wrap your head around the amazing taste and complexity. That is Mari. On this trip, I went to Aquavit, The Modern, and Mari. The other two were good but no need to go back. Mari was a culinary epiphany. I will plan another trip to NYC just to go back to Mari (and Kochi)! Truly amazing. Thank you, chef and staff!
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Juan Gold
New York City19 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
good food overall. thought the roll dressings overpowered the fish taste on the rolls. but again overall decent experience.
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Wei
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 8, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Mari celebrating a birthday. Everything was exceptional, from the ambiance to the food and the service. Every course was fantastic, with such a thoughtful and balanced interplay of flavors that made each dish feel unique and memorable. The jellyfish appetizer was a particularly delightful surprise, and the hand rolls were beautifully presented and thoughtfully curated. Each one had its own distinct personality, from savory and tangy to sweet and spicy, making every bite an exciting new experience. What made the evening even more special was how attentive the chefs and servers were. They took the time to explain each dish, share the thought behind the flavors, and ensure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. It was an all-around fantastic dining experience and a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. We would absolutely love to return!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(646) 649-3545
Website
https://marinyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Feridun Fangaj: (347) 207-7263

Location
679 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036-3618
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
2. OpenTable Icons 2025
3. OpenTable Icons 2024
4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
5. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
6. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
47th St. and 9th Ave.
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, families do dine here: guests have brought children, including a child’s first tasting-menu experience, and reviewers describe the staff as welcoming and accommodating.

Yes, Mari is a wonderful choice for a special evening: guests celebrate anniversaries here, enjoy intimate counter seating, and many recommend adding the wine pairing to complement the tasting menu.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate for dining at Mari.

Yes, guests report dining at Mari on major holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

Mari offers an intimate chef's counter (horseshoe/chef's-table style) around the kitchen plus a more traditional dining room, and the restaurant accepts private parties.

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Mari

4.6

$50 and over

Contemporary Korean

Hell's Kitchen

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Mari

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Mari

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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Dining areas

Additional information

Chef's Counter | Mari Tasting Menu

Dining Room | Mari Tasting Menu

Private Events

Custom inquiry

Food

Seasonal Tasting Menu$145.00

Supplement: Norwegian King Crab & Hokkaido Uni

Supplement: Scallop on the Shell$34.00

Ssam

Naengchae

Fluke

Spot Prawn

Salmon & Caviar

Mushroom

Spicy Tuna

Pacific Saury

Wild Perilla Mak-Guksu

Corn Bingsu

Mochi Donuts

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