Exploring Manhattan's 100 Restaurants 48: Modern Korean Cuisine 🌟

Today, I finally visited Mono+Mono, which has been on my want-to-go list for ages. 🍃 This restaurant often appears on New York's most atmospheric dining lists, and it truly lives up to its reputation with its unique decor. I personally love the two-seater by the bookshelf—it's perfect for dates or a gathering with a close friend. However, the space is a bit cramped. 🍃 🍃As soon as we sat down, the waiter informed us that we had to finish our meal within 1 hour and 45 minutes. This didn't sit well with me. We ended up finishing in just an hour, and the restaurant was pretty empty when we left. I felt that the initial warning was unnecessary. We had noted a special event on our reservation, but there were no greetings or even a small dessert to celebrate. 😔 🍃Now, let's dive into the food! 🍔 Beef Tartar 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟: The seasoning is excellent, and the addition of raw pear pieces was a delightful surprise. The crispy bread adds a nice contrast in texture. Volcano Egg Soufflé 🌟🌟🌟: It seems to be steamed in a seafood broth. The cheese on top gives the dish its soul, but it's still essentially a steamed egg. Mono Wings 🌟🌟🌟🌟: Classic Korean-style fried chicken wings. They're quite large. Truffle Japchae 🌟🌟🌟🌟: The black truffle mushrooms are very fragrant, but the dish is a bit oily overall. Kimchi Fries Rice 🌟🌟🌟: I think it could use a bit more caramelization. Galbi Jjim 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟: Short ribs are just impossible to mess up. 😋 #RestaurantHopping #NewYorkCuisine 🌆🌿