Alan Nguyen

a week ago

"Food is service is as amazing as always. I don’t do reviews, I gatekeep. But this time we had the honor of being served by Minh. If you haven’t dined here yet you should definitely consider. Still a shining star for me among, beating out at least 20 Michelin restaurants I’ve had. Executive Chef Shin Min Cheol’s food is something people should be grateful to have. Another Anniversary here in the books. Thank you for always giving us the experience we expect. This was our lunch (a la carte), trust me dinner tasting menu is amazing as well. Just look at this photo “Hills with a meadow of flowers”."

Luna Bella

2 weeks ago

"Absolutely gorgeous restaurant and unique experience. We started with the light show downstairs prior to dinner. The food was all beautifully presented, however we only really enjoyed the first few dishes. We had a tasting menu and probably would have been better ordering a la carts, as duck and the spare ribs were not something I would typically ever eat. That being said, the spare ribs were macerated into an almost meatball and I don’t think that presentation is something I would ever want to see again. Desert was good. Restaurant was incredibly cold inside, which also made the experience a little less well received."

Jocelyn Tsai

4 weeks ago

"Took my husband there for his birthday dinner and enjoyed the experience from beginning to end. We got there 30 minutes before our reservation time and stopped in to see Chroma, the current art installation on the basement level. It can be a quick walk through or you can linger and experience it at your leisure. I really enjoyed it and truth be told it is how I heard about the place/restaurant. Afterwards we headed to the 2nd floor for our dinner reservation. The restaurant is quiet with soft music so you can hear your conversation - a nice welcome from the usual restaurants in the meat packing district. We ordered a la carte and enjoyed the meal from beginning to end. Service was attentive but not overly in your face. At the end of the meal, my husband and I “fought” over the check to which I mentioned it was for his birthday (he hates celebrating his birthday and insisted it wasn’t). Our server Deionte picked up on it and within minutes, brought out a gesture from the staff - a delicious strawberry sorbet with a candle for my husband’s birthday. It was so thoughtful - we really appreciated it. Thank you for making his non-birthday-birthday dinner a success!"

Eric D

2 months ago

"I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the Genesis House in meatpacking district in New York, NY, USA. Genesis House is truly a hidden gem — located on the second floor of the Genesis car dealership, which you access through the showroom, either by stairs or elevator. The restaurant offers both a tasting and an à la carte menu; we went for the latter. We started with the beef tartare with egg yolk, beautifully seasoned with chili and tomato. It was spicy, creamy, and perfectly balanced — an absolute success. The lobster rice followed, served with a salmon roll and a generous piece of lobster. Presented in a striking, almost artistic way, it revealed even more depth of flavor once mixed together. The short rib with serrano pesto and broccolini was likely the highlight of the evening — tender, flavorful, and simply outstanding. For dessert, we tried the banana puff pastry with candied banana and banana milk ice cream — a delicious explosion of flavor. We also enjoyed a soothing ginger and citrus infusion to finish the meal. Every dish was executed with precision and creativity — worthy, in my opinion, of a Michelin star. The interior design is spectacular — rich wood tones, refined architecture, and even a library seating area where guests remove their shoes and dine close to the floor in the traditional Korean way. The kitchen is semi-open, and the staff are warm, attentive, and professional. Considering the exceptional quality, the pricing is very reasonable. Some tables offer a lovely view over the Hudson River, just steps away from Little Island. Genesis House instantly became one of my new favorite restaurants in New York."

Cindy W

2 months ago

"What an experience! Talk about the total package - this place has it all. If you aren’t familiar with the Genesis House (i.e. me, despite walking past by many times), the lobby is the showroom for Genesis, the basement has the special exhibition throughout the year, and the 2nd floor is the dining room. If you have a dining reservation here, you can visit the exhibition before or after the meal. Jose, our friendly host, helped us with navigating the planning. The menu features a tasting menu and à la carte. For a restaurant that deserves a Michelin star, it is truly a gem to discover a very reasonably priced tasting menu. Since the four of us aren’t particularly hungry, we ordered a bunch from à la carte to share. Our server, Patrick, was great at recommendations - beef tartare (order with the lotus chips), rice cake, pork noodles (daeji guksu), and short rib (tteokgalbi). Not only were the dishes beautifully presented, despite the simplicity of the name, each dish was carefully executed with traditional Korean cooking while adding a modern twist to it. The beverage menu was very fun too! We had the k-town soju pear + perilla (tasty and sweet), Hanbang (balanced), and two different kinds of makgeolli (try mixing both into one special kind). The service was outstanding! Our water glass was never empty, the service was attentive but not overwhelming. We had a wonderful 5-year anniversary celebration with our family at Genesis House. We will return for the tasting menu next time!"