Mott St – An Asian Fusion Spot on the Michelin List for Over a Decade

The chef is Korean, but the cuisine is modern Asian fusion—thoughtfully designed and innovative. The most famous item is their burger, but we couldn’t get a slot before 7 PM (and bar seats are safest for lunch). If you want to try it, book lunch or an early dinner reservation. We ordered four dishes: two were amazing, two were just okay. 🍄 Oyster Mushroom – Really good! Unique sauce and perfect texture. 🥦 Cauliflower – The standout dish! Coated in a light sweet-and-sour glaze with strong wok hei aroma, served with bean sprouts. You can taste the chef’s effort to keep the Asian essence while adapting it for American palates. 🥩 Steak & 🐖 Pork Belly – Both were just average. They felt like they followed the same logic: charred exterior from open flame. The steak’s crust was over-charred—not burnt but tough—though the inside was tender and ginger-marinated. Served with East Asian chili oil and Central Asian yogurt—interesting, but the crust needs work. The pork belly was neither great nor bad—just forgettable. Next time, I’d love to try their burger and udon! #Foodie #RestaurantRecommendation #FoodHasNoBorders #GlobalCuisine #OasisInAFoodDesert