🇰🇷 Creative Korean Bites in NYC – C as in Charlie!

Nestled near SoHo, this vibrant Korean-inspired wine bar has been buzzing since it opened — and for good reason! With moody red lighting, a lively (okay, loud 🎉) atmosphere, and a creative small-plates menu, C as in Charlie is perfect for catching up with friends over drinks and bites — though maybe not for intimate conversations, since you’ll practically have to shout! 😅 The menu is compact and best enjoyed with 3–4 people so you can try a bit of everything. Here’s what we tasted: 🍤 Toast Roll A standout! Crispy fried toast rolls stuffed with seasoned shrimp filling — crispy outside, soft inside, almost like a savory version of fried milk 🥛. Served with a tangy dipping sauce that cuts through the richness. 🍖 Baby Black Ribs Sweet and sticky soy-glazed ribs that fall off the bone. Tasty, but the glaze is on the sweeter side — good for those who love bold, sugary flavors. 🍄 Mushroom Bibimbap A bit of a letdown. The rice was sticky (not the crispy kind you’d hope for), and the mix of wild mushrooms included some overly salty pieces that threw off the balance. 🍝 Oxtail Cream Pasta Perfectly fine but not memorable. Think creamy pasta with shredded oxtail — comforting but not restaurant-level impressive. 🍗 Popcorn Chicken Not your classic popcorn chicken — more like mini sweet-and-spicy Korean fried chicken bites. Saucy, flavorful, and cute for photos, though a bit heavy on the glaze. Overall, C as in Charlie offers fun, photogenic, and creative Korean-fusion small plates in a hip setting. While nothing truly blew us away, it’s a cool spot to try once with a group — especially if you’re in the mood for something different and lively! 📍 C as in Charlie – Near SoHo, NYC 💰 Around $40 per person #CAsInCharlie #KoreanFusion #SoHoEats #NYCSmallPlates #WineBarVibes #CreativeEats #NYCFoodie #GroupDining #NYCBites #TrendySpot