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  1. Meju

    Korean

    Eat 95
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    The chef's counter hides behind a banchan shop in Long Island City, which tells you everything about its priorities. Hooni Kim, a James Beard Award winner with a Michelin star, has spent years wild-fermenting and aging the Korean pantry staples, doenjang, ganjang, gochujang, that anchor his tasting menu. Dishes arrive looking almost spare, then insist on your full attention. The meal closes with a bowl of rice and kimchi that sounds like nothing and lands like a lot.

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    • Rice with kimchi

      “An unassuming bowl of rice with kimchi is an homage to his mentor.”

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    Address
    5-28 49th Ave., Queens, NY · Queens
    Hours
    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday Not listed
    • Wednesday 6:30 PM to 9:45 PM
    • Thursday 6:30 PM to 9:45 PM
    • Friday 6:30 PM to 9:45 PM
    • Saturday 6:30 PM to 9:45 PM
    • Sunday Not listed
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