The name Gaonnuri represents our placement in what we believe is the center of the world, both physically and figuratively. Located in the heart of New York City, a city that represents the intersection of the finest cuisines and eclectic cultures, Gaonnuri seeks to gather people of all backgrounds to share in a traditional Korean dining experience. We hope that the authenticity of the food and the enjoyment of the dining experience will invite patrons for generations to come. Thank you for allowing us to invite and serve you in our own culinary center.
"Traditional Korean BBQ......no fuss....no muss. The Bulgogi was top notch, all side dishes were savory. This place rivals any of the BBQ joints I have eaten at before, to include high end restaurants inside South Korea."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot, special occasion
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"Food was good in general except the seafood pancake which came out lukewarm and not very flavorful... Our waiter speaks good English but not very attentive. Clean and nice decor. Bathroom is nice too !"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"The food is always spot on, the service is genuine, attentive and balanced and the view just can't be beat. 39 floors up, you have a full view of the world's best city as you eat top-notch Korean food. A must for dinner for two, entertaining clients, or bringing someone for the first time. This is the place."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"The view at Gaonnuri is everything it is cracked up to be. Fabulous view of the West Side, sleek premises. Contrary to some reports, the waitstaff is young, attractive, and gracious as well. The food is good, portions a trifle small, and yes, on the overpriced side, but if you don't have appetizers, and share the Baked Alaska (terrific dessert!), the prices become reasonable. Do order at least something to grill at the table, and ask for a window view!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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"The atmosphere of this place was great and the food were just okay. But the servers are needed a more training. They were very rude and made us uncomfortable all the time. Never gonna visit again!! We cannot believe what they did to us!!!!!!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"View: Every table at this restaurant has a great view from the 29th floor. This was the best part of the experience Service: Surreal but humorously funny. Food arrived in random order: main dishes before appetizers. Was difficult to get the waiter's attention to get more water. Food: The food was ok. The octopus was overcooked and rubbery but the marinated beef was good."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"I've had lunch and dinner here. My guests have all been very impressed. It is comfortable yet elegant, appropriate for business and personal dining. The food is upscale Korean- really very finely prepared and delicious. The view is outstanding. Even when very busy the tables are well spaced so you can enjoy the buzz and never overhear your neighbor's conversation or feel intruded upon. The staff is polite and attentive, never pushy and not an ounce of arrogance. It is one of my favorite places."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Korean food is one of top choices for food lovers in NYC. However, it wasn't the top pick for a special occasion or romantic moment. However, you deserve great ambiance at this Korean restaurant!
It has great midtown view from the high-rise building (restaurant is located in the top of the building - 34th FL?) I went there for lunch and had duck and beef BBQ. I realized that they serve high quality meat. It was very delicious!! Overall, I think it is reasonably priced considering great ambiance, view, quality of food and services.
highly recommended!"
Dined on 3/09/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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"Gaonnuri was a very solid experience. First off, being on the 39th floor is a jaw dropper. Surprisingly easy to get a reservation, maybe because it was a Tuesday night. Great decor and design. Service is 8/10. Food is okay. Very decent but nothing blew me out of the water. Korean food just hasn't hit cuisine level yet in my opinion. Good time overall."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Stunning views of the city set the scene... Call before and make sure you get a table by the window (and with a BBQ if you want that). We had dumplings and korean BBQ for 3 people. Dumplings were good, nothing exceptional. The BBQ was very nice, the marinated short ribs were amazing, otherwise I would say the food was not extraordinary but a fun way to eat and tasty. Had the snickers bar for dessert, which was very nice! Service very quick and nice!
Would absolutely recommend going there"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: scenic view, special occasion
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"Gaonnuri is a real find. Whether or not it is the best restaurant in Koreatown i leave to experts in that cuisine. But it's terrific, and the reason one comes to Gaonnuri is some combination of food, ambiance, and especially the stunning view from the 39th floor. It's like being perched in a particularly elegant eagle's nest. Because it's on 32nd St. there is a stupendous close up view of the Empire State from the bar, and the entire main dining area is surrounded by views, north, east and west. Sunset is particularly lovely. The food, once again, is terrific. I had the tartare, which if ordered large is a softball size lump of exquisitely seasoned beef. The mushroom dish we ordered was also great, as were Korean staples like Galbi."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"The food was good enough to worth visit again but mostly because of the scene. Definitely one of the best views in town! The price for what you get and compared to other places in town, had the best ratio between value and money! I would visit the place again!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: scenic view, neighborhood gem
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"I was looking forward to dinner here because of the view and great reviews, but the service was terrible. We had a large group (13 people) and we got no service. It took at least 45 minutes before we got drinks. Because of the number of people there was a price fixe menu (which was not communicated to me at the time of booking - I got a call day of saying this was my only choice), and the menu was limited. Overall - very saddened with this experience, and will not be returning. The only thing saving this place are the views."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view
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"I made a reservation and was told that I had to finish my food within a certain amount of time so that the next reservation can come in. They gave us an hour and 15 minutes to finish, which should have been enough time. 1 appetizer and entree later, service stopped. Waiters they deliberately waited to take away our plates until the last minute so that there wouldn't be any time left for us to order dessert. They bring us the check and when I asked to see the dessert menu, they said my time was up and that I could go order it in the lounge. Basically I was rushed and kicked out.
NOT how you treat your customers."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
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"I think this place is great. It wasn't the best Korean food I ever had but it was very good. It is an upscale choice for the usual street front K-town restuarants. I recommend it for when you want Korean but don't want to deal with the other places. Amazing view."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2001
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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"Food and ambiance were great. The service was really bad though. Not sure if it was just a bad night or normal but hopefully they improve their service to improve the overall experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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"Amazing food, and even more unbelievable ambiance and view. Knowledgable and warm waiters, great drinks and delicious food and desserts. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"I don't really love the korean kitchen, so do not really trust my judgement on food (that by the way was not bad at all!!), but if you decide to go to Gaonnuri I think you do it also for the amazing view you have on the City, the view that only a restaurant located on the 39th floor can give..."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"[Sigh], another classic example where the food does not match the spectacular views. The braised short ribs (supposedly a signature dish) was rubbery and tough, probably the worse I've ever eaten. But the baked Alaska was ok- perhaps a bit too sweet, so ok. Solution: you come here for drinks, enjoy the view, then leave and go elsewhere for good Korean food."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
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"Went for dinner. Everything about this place is extremely pleasant. Service with a smile is very efficient, attentive and professional. The food is just great. Our dumpling and glass noodle appetizers were both delicious and very flavorful. The 60 dollar barbecue platter was perfect for 2 people and was wonderful. Wow, did I love that brisket and marinated short ribs. The Black Forest Baked Alaska was a real show stopper and a perfect end to a great dinner. Oh, may I add that the room and the view were fabulous, too!!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2002
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"The view is nice but food is not very authentic. Bo Ssam was tasty and I liked how they gave sesame seed leaves but Jungsik menu needs to be improved. Not enough side dishes to make it a proper set menu. And eel sauce with mackerel is not a good combination. It tastes too much like fusion food. Gaonnuri has a nice ambience for out of town guests or business meetings but if you want great Korean food, this is not a place I would recommend."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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"Being a korean restaurant, it is a surprise serving no small cold traditional dishes and even no warm rice coming with orders. I will not come back for Korean food per se."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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"I was looking to impress a great friend for his birthday and he was wowed the minute we took the elevator to the Penthouse floor. We arrived right when the sun was setting over the Hudson. Service was very attentive, food was delicious. The sesame sauce for the pork belly was special, bulgogi perfectly marinated, deserts were out of this world. We ordered the baked alaska and the snickers. The deconstructed snickers was a perfect blend of crunchy, chocolate and salty. SO many places in this town that have fantastic views fail to deliver on food. Gaonnuri nails both."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"My second time here and the service again was very good. The food is not exactly the best Korean you are ever going to have but the view really is amazing and when you combine it with the good service, you are happy to pay that little bit more than other Korean restaurants."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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"2 friends and i had a great time there. i reserved ahead, received an email reminder the day before, and was warmly received when i arrived. we each had a glass of wine (generously poured) and the kalbi box lunch which was very tasty. tho the banchans were meager, they brought us extra portions upon request. the service is great, the view spectacular, the decor minimalist and trendy, and the music upbeat but serene. even tho we stayed for almost 2 hours, the staff was cordial and professional. tho we usually go to more moderately priced places closer to the ground, this was a special and very enjoyable experience. i would recommend it highly!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Gaonnuri rises above Korea Town, just steps from Penn Station, Macy's - offering excellent Korean fare plus an incomparable view of the city. Our waitress told us the BBQ was only enough for 2 (maybe 2 with huge appetites)...so we ordered tongue and duck breast, both excellent (but way too much meat!)."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Gaonurri was a very cool place. The food was excellent and the view was awesome. However, I must have been there when they were training new staff because I had some of the worst service that I have had in a restaurant in a while."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
Special Features: scenic view
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"We went to Gaonnouri the last Saturday to celebrate my wife´s birthday and the experience was really exceptional. Service, food, ambiance and a great view to the city. Definitively I would recommend it to my friends."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Amazing views and awesome food as well. Make sure you order the BBQ and leave room for dessert, they are my absolute favorite. The Snickers bar and Pear desserts are the best and I always order madelines to go as well."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Gaonnuri has a pleasant bar area to have a drink if you arrive early to your reservation. The views are stunning and the food was delicious. Our server was quite pleasant and we really enjoyed ourselves. Will come back with friends!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Staff was accommodating and friendly. Food was some of the best Korean I have ever had. Portions were a bit smaller than other choices in Korea Town, but here you pay for the view in addition to the food."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2005
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"I think this place could be pretty successful. Food is good and the service is great. I am sure people who are experts in Korean food might prefer more authentic places and the prices at Gaonnuri are certainly on the high side, but you are paying for the view and the view really is superb. Overall, when you consider that so many restaurants in NY that offer a great view are terrible and full of tourists (I'm looking at you The View), Gaonnuri actually offers good food with great service. The prices mean you won't go back every week, but you will take someone when they visit from out of town."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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