Naro: My Restaurant Week Safe Bet (With a Few Salty Surprises) 🍽️
Kicked off NYC Restaurant Week at Naro—again—because their amberjack crudo is that good. This Korean-leaning spot mostly delivered (minus some salt bombs). Here’s the unedited take: 🌟 Hits 🐟 Amberjack Starter: Citrus-kissed, buttery—still their MVP. 🍫 Blackberry Chocolate Mousse: Tart + rich = perfect end. 🍸 Cocktails: Zero regrets (mocktail also slaps). ⚠️ Misses 🥩 Beef Main: Saltier than a sailor (needed all that rice). 🦞 Lobster Upgrade: $9 extra for… Japanese curry vibes? (Hmm.) 💡 Why It’s a Win ✅ RW deal: $45 for luxe-ish courses (rare!). ✅ Portions: Actual human-sized (unlike some tasting menus). ✅ Dessert save: That mousse redeemed everything. Hot Take: 7.5/10—Not their best night, but better than most RW traps. Your Restaurant Week pick? Roast/recommend below! 👇 #NYCRestaurantWeek #NaroOrNoGo #KoreanFusion #DessertSavesTheDay