A new Manhattan restaurant that announced its opening with an unexpected Instagram post featuring custom-made lace, signaling a commitment to unique, handcrafted details.
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One of my favorite meals of 2026. The space is so pretty with so many thoughtful details. Drinks were unique and perfectly balanced. Order the pickle plate! They are Korean soy sauce pickles with seasonal veg, we were delighted by the jalapenos and garlic scapes. Other delights included the pasta with kimchi ragu, potato potato potato and the ox tongue with romesco and wasabi. There is so much going on on each plate, we absolutely cleaned them. The kimchi cheese seasoned fries were great too. For dessert we had the fig leaf custard with mascarpone and granita which was a lovely way to finish our lovely meal
Such a wonderful experience from start to finish. The hospitality was warm and genuine, the dishes were delicious and unique, and the wine and cocktails were so thoughtfully balanced. Special shoutout to the zero-proof buckwheat cobbler - absolutely incredible. The knowledgeable and passionate staff plus comfortable ambiance tied everything together perfectly. Already looking forward to returning!
5
Absolutely loved our dinner at Somssi — so much so that we booked a second reservation on our way out from our first. The menu is varied and creative without being overwhelming. It was hard to choose standouts from the bronzino, olive oil cake, cabbage & crab, ragu with mustard kimchi, potato (potato, potato), and tuna we ordered. The plate of pickles were an unexpectedly excellent treat.
The service was also particularly warm and inviting. We’ll be back — and soon!
5
The experience in the somssi was fantastic! The kind hospitality and delicious food made my dinner happy. Next time, I will go experience food that I have never tried before. The cocktail was the best, too!
5
I’ve been exploring a lot of restaurants lately, and Somssi was easily one of the most satisfying and memorable meals I’ve had in a long time.
First of all, the chicken liver pâté is unbelievable. The chef mentioned that the chicken they source is incredibly fresh, and you can genuinely taste it. The flavor is so rich and clean — spread it on the bread and it’s honestly one of the best bites on the menu. Highly recommend.
Another must-order is the fries. Seasoning is ridiculously addictive. One of those dishes you keep reaching for even when you’re full.
And then… the mustard leaf kimchi pasta. You absolutely HAVE to order this. Seriously. The balance of flavors is insane. It’s one of those dishes that makes you want to come back just for that single plate alone.
Somssi has a lot of creative and playful dishes, but “Potato Potato Potato” might be the best example of their fun approach to food. Mashed potato wrapped in potato starch, then wrapped again in potato and fried — such a clever idea, but more importantly, incredibly delicious.
My second favorite was actually the steak. I didn’t expect much because steak is something you can get anywhere, but again, Somssi approached it differently. The pepper sauce was absolutely insane, and the stir-fried vegetables on the side (slightly reminiscent of gochu japchae) paired with the steak perfectly.
For dessert, the yuga-flavored ice cream was something I’ve genuinely never had before, and it was ridiculously good. Such a refreshing and satisfying way to end the meal.
What I loved most was that everyone at the table had a different “favorite dish,” which says a lot about the consistency and quality of the menu overall. One friend mentioned how well Somssi uses acidity throughout the meal — even when you’re full, the food somehow keeps feeling exciting and easy to continue eating.
There are honestly so many things worth praising here, but I highly recommend exploring the menu for yourself and trying as much as possible.
I can already tell I’m going to be a regular
