New York City is the Mecca for international cuisine in the United States; any possible craving you have will be satisfied by some of the best food you will ever eat. For those who are craving some of the best Korean food in the city, you will likely be pointed to Jungsik, a favorite among locals and critics.
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A Landmark Collaboration in New York’s Fine Dining Scene
Fans of Jungsik were given a special treat when the Capital One International Chef Series turned December 5 and 6, 2025, into a true culinary celebration. The event blended the teams of Jungsik New York and Jungsik Seoul for a two-day tasting menu that platformed creativity, signature flavors, and plenty of behind-the-scenes intensity. The event was a great success; many industry professionals and diners were delighted by the incredible menu and execution of the dishes.
Even the well-trusted Michelin Guide announced and promoted the collaboration as one of the standout events of the season, and guests arrived expecting a dining experience shaped by two Michelin-starred restaurants working in harmony across continents. The atmosphere in the kitchen reflected the excitement; both teams carried a sense of pride, curiosity, and a shared mission to present the very best of modern Korean fine dining.
The Galbi Short Rib: Centerpiece of the Tasting Experience
At the center of this collaboration was the main course, the galbi short rib, which became a signature moment of the menu and a point of focus for the entire team. A Korean national from the Jungsik New York team, Hyun Taek Jung, was the skilled chef leading this course, and the responsibility came with a level of complexity that quickly made him one of the busiest chefs in the kitchen. He handled the full butchery and trimming of the short ribs and managed each stage of the cooking process to ensure the ideal texture and flavor.
He prepared and completed the sauce that defined the dish and coordinated the timing of plating and service, so the flow of the menu remained smooth across both evenings. Since the main course determines the structure and emotional peak of a tasting menu, his performance shaped how guests experienced the dinner from start to finish.
Performing Under Michelin-Level Pressure
The event itself unfolded across two separate VIP evenings, one for forty invited guests and another for eighty. The dining room was filled with leaders in fine dining, executives from major food and beverage companies, important press, partners, and guests who understand culinary excellence intimately. Even Michelin inspectors were in attendance, which gave the dinners an added level of visibility and energy.
With audiences like these, the success of the menu depends on precision, teamwork, and a steady hand behind the most important courses. Hyun Taek delivered that consistency for two nights straight, maintaining the quality and character of the short rib course without compromise.
Upholding the Culinary Identity of Jungsik Across Continents
The collaboration also provided a unique stage for chefs from both Jungsik properties to observe one another’s work and ensure the excellence and purpose behind Jungsik’s name were not being sacrificed for speed. Executive Chef and Founder Jungsik Yim witnessed Hyun Taek’s butchery, his control over the cooking process, his management of the sauce, and his timing at the pass. His performance supported the culinary identity that connects both restaurants and helped ensure that the event reflected the standard that defines the Jungsik name.
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