Noksu (restaurant)
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Korean restaurant in New York City
| Noksu | |
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 Staircase leading to the subway station and the restaurant's entrance | |
 Interactive map of Noksu | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | October, 2023 |
| Owner | Bobby Kwak[1] |
| Head chef | Aaron Chang |
| Food type | Korean |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide (2024-present) |
| Location | 49 West 32nd Street (basement), New York City, Manhattan, New York, 10001, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°44′54″N 73°59′16″W / 40.74833°N 73.98778°W / 40.74833; -73.98778 |
| Seating capacity | 15 |
| Reservations | Required |
| Website | Official website |
Nōksu, or Noksu, (Korean: 녹수; lit. 'of the earth') is a Korean restaurant in New York City associated with the Martinique Hotel by Hilton. It is located in Koreatown, Manhattan, under Herald Square, within the entrance to the New York City Subway's 34th Street–Herald Square station.
The restaurant commenced business in 2023[2][3] and received a Michelin star in 2024.[4] It was previously run by Dae Kim; as of 2026[update] Aaron Chang serves as its head chef.[5] Noksu specializes in Korean cuisine with influences from Japanese and Chinese culinary traditions.[6]
The restaurant is located behind an unmarked door at the foot of a staircase at the northeast corner of Broadway and 32nd Street (Korea Way) that leads to the 34th Street–Herald Square station complex. The underground space was formerly occupied by a barbershop and newsstand.[1][2]
Reception
According to Pete Wells of The New York Times, Noksu is affordable only to select few and lacks an identity of its own as it fails to distinguish itself from other "expensive tasting-menu restaurants." However, Wells writes that the restaurant's chef Dae Kim is a "star in the making".[7]
Tori Latham of Robb Report regards Noksu to be "NYC's coolest new Korean restaurant".[8]
See also
References
- 1 2 Schneier, Matthew (November 16, 2023). "Inside the Subway, Noksu Shoots For the Stars". Grub Street.
- 1 2 Orlow, Emma (October 3, 2023). "A Fine Dining Restaurant Opens in a Midtown Subway Station". Eater NY. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ "A New York subway station is the newest Korean food destination". South China Morning Post. Bloomberg. August 28, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ Lok, Cherie (January 24, 2026). "Singaporean chef, 30, heads Michelin-starred NY restaurant". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ Lu, Hunter (April 18, 2026). "A Michelin-starred restaurant in a subway station? We examine their new menu with Chef Aaron Chang". The Manual. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ Tayeb, Zahra (March 29, 2026). "Diners Crave Luxury and Exclusivity From New York's Restaurants". The Good Men Project. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ Wells, Pete (February 27, 2024). "Restaurant Review: The Best of Tasting-Menu Culture Meets the Worst". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ Latham, Tori (October 8, 2023). "N.Y.C.'s Coolest New Korean Restaurant Is Hidden Within a Subway Station—Here's a Look Inside". Robb Report. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
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