My NYC Must-Eat List Vol.2 🐟 ARIARI - Hidden Busan Gem
ARIARI has become one of my absolute favorite Korean spots in NYC! Tucked away in the East Village, this Busan-style eatery never disappoints—I've been three times and left happily stuffed every single visit. 🌟 My Top Picks: 🍲 Pork Soup (Underrated star!) Forget the beef soup—this clear, spicy pork broth with scallions and garlic is light yet flavorful, with zero gaminess. I always finish the entire pot! 🍙 Scallop DIY Gimbap Fresh scallop sashimi + crispy seaweed + kimchi + rice = a perfect bite. My go-to "happy trio" starter! 🐟 Mak-Hwe (Korean Sashimi) Crunchy, fresh fish with zingy marinade—ideal for summer. 🦀 Other Hits: Fried Soft Shell Crab (crispy & juicy) Beef Tartare (elevated with pear and egg yolk) 🟠 Dolsot Al-Bap (Uni Rice) Pretty but overhyped—the uni cream looks Instagrammable but tastes meh. Skip unless you’re curious. Final Verdict A cozy, flavor-packed spot for Korean seafood lovers. If you like bold, fresh flavors, run—don’t walk! 📍 ARIARI Somewhere magical in the East Village (check maps!) 💰 ~$40-60 pp (worth every penny) #NYCEats #KoreanFoodNYC #BusanFlavors #HiddenGems #EastVillageEats #SeafoodLovers